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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1999 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AUGUST 17, 1999 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Mayor Fadey called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Comoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee Daniel Nocchi PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge qf Allegiance was led by Trustee Wilks. INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Lohrstorfer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES i MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 3, 1999. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Skowrcn, Wilks, Corcoran, Lohrstorfer Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corceran, moved to approve the following list of bills: Ger~eral Fund $ 780,152 Refuse Disposal Fund 2,930 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 59,846 Community Development Block Grant Fund 7,770 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund '97 Debt Service Fund 300 1998A street Improvement Const. Fund Capital ImprOvement Fund Police & Fire Building Construction Capital Improvement Construction Fund Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 850,551 Street Improvement Construct[on Fund 358,141 1998A Flood Control Construction Fund Flood Control Construction Fund 153,314 Water & Sewer Fund 136,018 Parking System Revenue Fund 9,626 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 44,911 Vehicle Replacement Fund 3,435 Computer Replacement Fund Risk Management Fund 204,419 Police Pension Fund Fire Pension Fund Flexcomp Trust Fund Escrow Deposit Fund 13,842 Benefit Trust Funds $2,668,214 Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. FINANCIAL FINANCIAL REPORT REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of the financial report for January 1, 1999-July 31, 1999, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Corcoran, Skowron, Wilks, Lohrstorfer Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT MAYOR'S Mayor Fadey read a resolution of appreciation for Pastor Robert J. Furreboe, REPORT: of St. Mark Lutheran Church, who is ending his ministry with that congregation. RES. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron moved for approval of NO. 38-99 Resolution No. 38-99: PASTOR R.J. A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THE LEADERSHIP PROVIDED FURREBOE BY PASTOR ROBERT J. FURREBOE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Corcoran, Skowron, Wilks, Lohrstorfer Nays: None Motion carried. SCHOOL'S A proclamatior~ was presented to Mount Prospect Police Sgt. Jim Edwards, OPEN SAFETY proclaiming the week of August 23-29, 1999 as "School's Open Safety WEEK Week." APPT. There were no commission appointments made, CITIZENS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. George Liddy, 710 Creekside Drive, asked for staff's assistance in resolving a problem he is experiencing within his condominium, that being the noise created by the building's elevator motors which are located directly un~lerneath his bedroom. He indicated a lack of cooperation on the part of thedeveloper to soundproof his unit, and was assured by Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, that he would investigate the matter. Mr. Ron Wallis, Mount Prospect resident, presented a number of concerns to the Board relative to traffic control, residential house numbering inconsistencies, sidewalk cracks, waste disposal and overhanging trees on Village sidewalks, He also had concerns with the Mount Prospect Park District and the library, and was asked by Mayor Farley to discuss those issues with them. Trustee Corooran suggested that he attend the next Coffee with Council meeting, as he would be more likely to receive immediate answers to his concerns from department heads in attendance, Nancy Fritz, 103 N. McArthur Drive, representing Northwest Meadows Homeowners Association, asked for a timeline, relative to the hiring of an outside consultant for the installation of stone shoulders on streets in her subdivision. Village Manager Michael Janonis stated that a discussion would be held at one of the September Committee of the Whole meetings, and that she would be notified. Don MacBride asked for an update on his request for the removal of plywood from nearby railroad tracks; Mr. Janonis stated the boards have been placed there to cover excavation sites, that he has personally walked the area, and Page2-August 17, 1999 that they pose no threat to the safety of pedestrians. Mr. MacBride also expressed his displeasure with patrons of Mrs. P and Me Restaurant allegedly drinking alcoholic beverages outside the restaurant. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 18-99 ZBA 18-99, 105 E. Prospect Avenue 105 E. An ordinance was presented for second reading granting a Conditional Use PROSPECT for a Planned Unit Development and Variation for the creation of five AVENUE townhomes at 105 E. Prospect Avenue. ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of NO. 5037 Ordinance No. 5037: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 105 EAST PROSPECT AVENUE Upon roll calF: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 19-99 ZBA 19-99, 310 S. WaPella Avenue 310 S. An ordinance was presented for first reading requesting a Conditional Use WAPELLA permit for the construction of a covered front porch encroaching five-feet into AVE. the required front yard setback; The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval by a vote of 4-0. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll calk Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron Nays: Wilks ,~,~ Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for the approval of NO. 5038 Ordinance No. 5038: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITION,~L USE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS 310 SOUTH WAPELLA AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks ZBA 20-99 Nays: None 2400 Motion carried. TERMINAL DR. ZBA 20-99, 2400 Terminal Drive An ordinance was presented for first reading requesting a Conditional Use permit for the establishment of a cartage facility, with accessory office and warehousing uses in the existing buildings. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval of the request by a vote of 4-0. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks ORD. Nays: None NO. 5039 Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for the approval of Ordinance No. 5039: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2400 TERMINAL DRIVE Page 3 - August17, 1999 Upon mil call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohmtorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried, ZBA 21-99 ZBA 21-99, 1.401 Feehanville Drive 1401 An ordinance was presented for flint reading, which would grant a Conditional FEEHANVILLE Use permit to allow the establishment of a trade/vocational school in the DRIVE Kensington Business Park. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval of the request by a vote of 4-0. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon mil call: Ayes: Comoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5040: NO. 5040 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS 1401 FEEHANVILLE DRIVE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 22-99 ZBA 22-99,408 E. Rand Road 408 E. RAND An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would rezone the subject ROAD property, and would grant a Conditional Use permit and a Variation to permit the establishment of a stand-alone parking lot to accommodate overflow parking at the existing funeral home. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstoffer, Skowron, Wilks MoUflon carried. Nays: None ORD. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of NO. 5041 Ordinance No. 5041: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIATION TO PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 408 EAST RAND ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A resolution was presented which would authorize the Village to enter into an NORWOOD agreement with Norwood Construction, Inc. for the downtown redevelopment REDEV. of Phase 1 B, which is located on the northeast corner of Northwest Highway AGRMT. and Route 83. Page 4 - August 17, 1999 RES. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of NO. 39-99 Resolution No; 39-99: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND NORWOOD CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT OF PHASE lB, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND ROUTE 83 Upon roll call: Ayes: Corceran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NORWOOD A resolution was presented which would authorize the Village to enter into an agreement with Norwood Construction, Inc. granting Norwood the option to OPTION purchase Village-owned property at 117 South Main Street. AGRMT. Trustee Corcoren, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of RES. Resolution No. 40-99: NO. 40-99 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN OPTION AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND NORWOOD CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE OPTION TO PURCHASE CERTAIN VILLAGE PROPERTY AT 117 S'OUTH MAIN STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Corceran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, lSkowren Nays: Wilks Motion carried. REAL ESTATE An ordinance was presented for second reading, which would authorize the PURCHASE: Village to enter into a real estate purchase agreement to purchase vacant 216 S. property at 216 S. Emerson Street. EMERSON ST. Trustee Corceran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of ORD. Ordinance No. 5042: NO. 5042 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY iN THE VILLAGE AT 216 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Corceran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowren, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS SHIRES OF A request was presented for the elimination of eight surface parking spaces CLOCKTOWER: from the approved plan for the Shires of Clocktower development project. REDUCE PARKING Daniel Lee, President of the Clocktower Homeowners Association, explained SPACES that although they had at one time been rather insistent on having extra parking spaces, they have since realized the need for a landscape buffer between the existing condo building and the parking lot proposed for the new building, currently under construction. Therefore, the Association is requesting the elimination of the eight spaces. Jim Duerr, of Norwood Construction, the builders of the third condominium, participated in the discussion after Trustee Corceran suggested the depositing of funds in an escrow account, in the event that additional parking spaces are needed in the future. Mr. Duerr indicated his reluctance to commit to this arrangement, as he had not anticipated this type of agreement at this time. Page 5 - August 17, 1999 Following an in-depth discussion among the Board, Mr. Lee and Mr. Duerr, it was decided that the discussion should be deferred to the September 7 Village Board meeting, allowing Norwood and the Association an opportunity to roach an agreement rogarding the parking spaces. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to defer the discussion of the elimination of eight parking spaces at the Shires of Clocktawer, to the September 7, 1999 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Comoran, Hoefert, Lohrstarfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A request was presented to ratify the recent reimbursement of $13,488, to RATIFY Norwood Construction, Inc. for the demolition of two single-family homes PAYMENT TO located at 13 and 15 S. Wille Street by Albrecht Enterprises, as part of the NORWOOD downtown redevelopment project. The Phase lA Redevelopment Agreement between the Village and Norwood contains a provision that allows the Village to permit Norwood to undertake work on behalf of the Village and to reimburse them for the work once it is complete. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the reimbursement of $13,488 to Norwood Construction, Inc. for the demolition of residential structures at 13 and 15 S. Wille Street. Upon roll call:" Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COLLECTIVE A request was presented to ratify the approval of a tentative collective BARGAINING bargaining agreement between the Village's Public Works Department and AGRMT: SEIU, Local 73. PUBLIC WORKS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Village and SEIU, Local 73 for th~ period of May 1, 1999 to April 30, 2002. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MANAGER'S VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT REPORT Mr. Janonis had no information to prosent to the Board. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Janonis, responding to an inquiry from Trustee Skowron, stated that the Old General Store will be relocated within the next two weeks. Trustee Wilks suggested that the transporting of the building be videotaped by the Village's MPTV staff; Mr. Janonis responded that this has already been planned. CLOSED CLOSED SESSION SESSION Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstarfer, moved to convene a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Land Acquisition, as cited under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5). Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Corcoren Motion carried. Page 6-August17,1999 ECONVENE RECONVENE The Board reconvened at 9:45 p.m. Mayor Fadey summarized a meeting held earlier in the day with Randhurst Shopping Center representatives. He stated that there was a different hierarchy of decision-makers at Rouse Corporation, which were in attendance at the meeting. He indicated that he would make additional information available as events occur. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk Page 7 - August17,1999