HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1999 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
JULY 20, 1999
CALL CALL TO ORDER
TO ORDER Village Clerk Velma W. Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL Present upon roil call: Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Daniel Nocchi
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee I~vana Wilks
Absent: Mayor Gerald L. Farley
MAYOR MAYOR PRO TEM
PRO TEM Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, nominated Trustee
Corcoran for Mayor Pro Tern.
Upon mil call: Ayes: Comoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer,
Nocchi, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Nocchi.
IN'~CATION INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Lohmtorfer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MINUTES Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to defer
approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1999, due to
the absence of Mayor Fadey, who was present at that meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Hoefert, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carded.
Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of
the minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1999, as amended.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Lohmtorfer, Hoefert, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve the
following list of bills:
General Fund $ 849,428
Refuse Disposal Fund 117,120
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 128,853
Community Development Block Grant Fund 17,589
Locel Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund '97
Debt Service Fund 158,973
1998A Street Improvement Const. Fund
Capital Improvement Fund 63,897
Police & Fire Building Construction
Capital Improvement Construction Fund
Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 24,969
Street Improvement Construction Fund 315,624
1998A Flood Control Construction Fund
Flood Control Construction Fund 475
Water & Sewer Fund 334,813
Parking System Revenue Fund 1,395
Vehicle Maintenance Fund 35,211
Vehicle Replacement Fund 778
Computer Replacement Fund 2,715
Risk Management Fund 291,775
Police Pension Fund
Fire Pension Fund
Flexcomp Trust Fund 20,711
Escrow Deposit Fund 46,410
Benefit Trust Funds
$2,2~1,763
Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Hoefert,
Nocohi, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
FINANCIAL Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval
REPORT of the financial report for January 1-June 30, 1999.
MAYOR'S REPORT
PROCLAMA- Mayor Pre Tern Corcoran, presented a proclamation to Father Bernard
TION: Pietrzak and members of St. Raymond Catholic Church,
ST. RAYMOND acknowledging St. Raymond De Penafort Week; July 20-27, 1999, as
WEEK the congregation is celebrating its 50th year.
APPOINT- APPOINTMENTS
MENTS There were no board or commission appointments.
CITIZENS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
The following residents addressed the Board:
I. Calvin Huber, 716 N. Fairview Avenue, expressed his -~
dissatisfaction with a recent of decision of the Village Board to
allow the increased size of a garage at 416 N. Prospect Manor.
He also asked the Board to discontinue allowing so many
ordinances to have the first readings waived.
2. Mary Simon, 803 W. Isabella Street, and Nancy Fritz, 103
McArthur Drive, addressed the Board regarding the installation
of gravel shoulders on their streets; their concerns included
safety, aesthetics, and parking;
3. Sarah Corcoran, 524 E. Hill Street, presented the Board with a
petition from residents of her neighborhood requesting the
Board to consider the installation of two stop signs at Hill Street
and Eastman Court. This request is being referred to the Safety
Commission.
4. Don MacBride, 303 S. Emerson Street, was concerned about
plywood board having been placed by the railread tracks; he
indicated that as a person who is blind, this was a safety
hazard.
ZBA 18-99 OLD BUSINESS
105 E. ZBA 18-99, 105 E. Prospect Avenue
PROSPECT Discussion of this case was deferred from the July 6, 1999 meeting.
AVENUE The petitioner, Dennis Miller, and architect, Jim Tinag!ia of Tinaglia
Design Group presented a revised site plan for a five-unit townhouse
planned unit development. There was a lengthy discussion regarding
traffic congestion, parking, and overall density of the area affected by
the proposed development.
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Residents Dahn Johnson, 215 S. Emerson Street, Steven Gonczy, 221
S. Emerson Street, and Don MacBdde, 303 S. Emerson Street, each
stated their opposition t° this project; Mr. MacBride also asked that
signage for handicapl~ed individuals be installed if the project is
approved. Trustee Wilks stated her concerns with the density, and
indicated she would rather see the property occupying the fifth unit be
used for green space or parking.
Trustee Nocchi suggested the developer post a cash escrow to allow
for the possibility of a parking space in the future, in what is currently
proposed for "green space."
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to concur with
the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant a
Conditional Use, with conditions including that of funds being placed in
an escrow account for future parking, for property being the subject of
ZBA 18-99.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowron,
Nays: Wilks
Motion carded.
An ordinance will be presented for first reading at the August 3, 1999
meeting of the Village Board.
ZBA 16-99 An ordinance was presented making various amendments to the
TEXT Zoning Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended
AMENDMENTS: approval of the amendments by a vote of 6-0.
ZONING CODE
Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an ordinance.
Upon roil call: Ayes: Hoefer~, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carded..
ORD. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval
NO. 5034 of Ordinance No. 5034:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PC-01-99 An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would waive the
PROSPECT requirement for a 20-foot utility easement at a new development,
PLACE Prospect Place, at the southwest comer of Central Road and Main
Street. The Plan Commission had recommended approval of the
exception from the Development Code by a vote of 6-0.
Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of
~ NO. 5035 Ordinance No. 5035:
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING EXCEPTIONS FROM THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE (CHAPTER 16) FOR PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
CENTRAL ROAD AND MAIN STREET
Upon mil call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PROSPECT The Prospect Place Plat of Resubdivision, southwest comer of Central
PLACE PLAT Road and Main Street, was presented for approval, as recommended
by the Plan Commission. This subdivision consolidates multiple lots
and is necessary to clarify ownership and insure compliance with
Village Codes.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to authorize the
Mayor Pro Tern to sign and the Clerk to attest his signature on the
Prospect Place Plat of Resubdivision.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
RECONSIDER Mayor Pro Tem Corooran stated that he had previously asked Trustee
ZBA 12-99 Hoefert to reconsider voting on the case of ZBA 12-99, 716 North
Prospect Manor, relative to the increased size of a garage, and that
Trustee Hoefert had chosen not to reopen this case.
NEW BUSINESS
AGREED An ordinance was presented for first reading authorizing the
JUDGMENT acquisition of property at 117 South Main Street, by way of an Agreeri
ORDER: Judgment Order to be filed with the Cook County Circuit Court.
117 S. MAIN
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule
requiring two readings of an ordinance. --
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohratorfer, moved for approval of
NO. 5035 Ordinance No. 5036:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREED FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER FOR
PROPERTY AT 117 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefer~, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NORWOOD Village Manager Michael Janonis stated the next item on the agenda, a
REDEV. resolution authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement
AGRMT. with Norwood Construction, Inc., was still being negotiated, and would
EXTENSION not be considered at this meeting; it will be presented for approval at
the next meeting, August 3, 1999. Instead, a resolution extending the
agreement date was presented.
RES. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for approval of
NO. 35-99 Resolution No. 3599:
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A RESOLUTION MAKING AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION
NO. 26-99 FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND NORWOOD
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohmtorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Abstain: Nocchi
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert left the meeting mom.
INVESTMENT A resolution was presented for the establishment of a revised
POLICY investment policy for the Village. Finance Director Douglas EIIsworth
provided a bdef overview stating that the current policy, effective since
1985, does not include, or in some cases clarify, certain provisions of
Public Act 90-688.
RES. Trustee Nocohi, seconded by Trustee Skowmn, moved for approval of
NO. 36-99 Resolution No, 36-99
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: None
Absent: Hoefert
Motion carded.
BID RESULTS VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
TRU~K CABS Mr. Janonis presented the following bid results for two new 35,000 lb.
& CHASSIS GVWR cabs and chassis:
BIDDE~ AMOUNT
J. Merle Jones International $103,300.00
Freightliner of Chicago 103,400.00
Freund Equipment, Inc. 103,642.40
Pollard Motor Company 104,400.00
Trustee Hoefert returned at this time.
J. MERLE Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to concur with
JONES INTL.. the recommendation of staff to award a purchase contract to J. Merle
Jones International for two GVWR cabs and chassis at a cost not to
exceed $103,300.00.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
WELLER The following bid results were presented for the Weller Creek cleaning
CREEK and tree work project:
CLEANING
BIDDER AMOUNT
B. Haney and Sons $31,345.00
R.W. Hendricksen Co. 68,900.00
B. HANEY AND Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur
SONS with the recommendation of staff to award a contract to B. Haney and
Sons for the Weller Creek cleaning and tree work project.
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Upon mil call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohmtoffer, Nocchi,
Skowmn, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carded.
FRIEDMAN A proposal was presented to the Village Board recommending that the
EISENSTEIN CPA firm of Friedman Eisenstein Raemer and Schwartz, LLP be
RAEMER AND retained as auditor for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.
SCHWARTZ
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to concur with the
recommendation of staff to retain the above CPA firm for auditing
services.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowren, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ACTUARIAL A proposal was presented recommending that Timothy W. Sharpe,
SERVICES Actuary, be retained to prepare the actuarial valuations for the Police
: and Firefighter Pension Funds as of January t, 1999, 2000, 2001, and
2002.
TIMOTHY W. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with the
SHARPE recommendation of staff to retain Timothy W. Sharpe for actuarial
services from January 1, 1999 through 2002.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstoffer, Nocchi,
Skowren, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carded.
RELOCATE The Board received a proposal from J.C. Muehlfelt & Sons, Inc. for
GENERAL relocating the old "general store" from the northeast corner of
STORE: Northwest Highway and Main Street, to the 10 block of South Pine
NW HWY & Street. --
MAIN ST.
John Korn, Finance Commission Chairman, read a letter to the Board
from Ann Smilanic, also a Finance Commissioner, expressing her
displeasure with the Board's decision to invest in the preservation of
this structure. He further asked, on behalf of the Finance Commission,
that no monies be spent on the building beyond the cost of relocation.
There was a considerable amount of discussion, with the consensus of
the Board being that relocating the building is a positive move.
J.C. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to concur with
MUEHLFELT & the recommendation of staff to waive the bid process and enter into a
SONS,INC. contract with J.C. Muehlfelt & Sons, Inc., for relocation of the old
"general store" in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowren, Wilks
Nays: Corceran
Motion carried.
OTHER ANY OTHER BUSINESS
BUSINESS Trustee Hoefert, having been absent from the July 6 meeting,
expressed his satisfaction with the Board's actions regarding the
proposed gambling agreement with Calumet City, and the Village
Manager's salary increase.
Trustee Wilks suggested the Board and staff review the process
currently being used for approval of Planned Unit Development
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permits. Mr. Janonis indicated that he would have staff follow-up on
this suggestion.
CLOSED CLOSED SESSION
SESSION Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to convene
a closed Session for the purpose of discussing the following:
1. Land Acquisition, as cited under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5), and
2. Personnel, as cited under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2).
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
RECONVENE RECONVENE
The Board reconvened at 10:24 p.m.; no official action was taken.
ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to adjourn the
· meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Hoefert, Nocchi
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
Village Clerk
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