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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/1992 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGUL~R~EETING OF THE I,~YOR ~ND BOAItD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT JULY 7v 1992 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Mark Busse Trustee George Clowes Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wilks. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, APPROVE moved to approve the minutes of the regular MINUTES meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held June 16, 1992. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert Nays: None Pass: Busse Present: Wilks Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee ~loros, seconded by Trustee Busse, APPROVE moved to approve the following list of bills: BILLS i General Fund $ 631,738 Refusal Disposal Fund 209,558 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 241,828 Community Development Block Grant Fund 17,817 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 82,002 Water & Sewer Fund 123,587 Parking System Revenue Fund 1,684 Risk Management Fund 126,129 Vehicle Replacement Fund 10,898 Motor Equipment Pool Fund - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. 27,358 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 7,765 Fire & Police Building Const. 3,260 Flood Control Revenue Fund 46,463 Corporate Purpose Improvement 1990 - Debt Service Funds 139,026 Flexcomp Trust Fund - Escrow Deposit Fund 28,337 Police Pension Fund 41,472 Firemen's Pension Fund 50,685 Benefit Trust Fund - $1,789,607 Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, ~" Floros, Hoefert, Wilks i Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved FINANCIAL to accept the financial report for the period REPORT May 1, 1992 through May 31, 1992, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONSv CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMPLIMENTS Patrick Breen, 212 North Prospect Manor, complimented the Village, especially the Public Works Department, on the fine clean up job performed following the recent severe storms. It was noted that many trees and/or branches were down because of the high winds-- and the Public Works Department picked up all the debris. Mr. Breen complimented the 75th Anniversary Committee on the many activities being held throughout the year and all those involved with the July 4th parade. MAYOR'S REPORT NTN SIGN Mayor Farley asked the Board to consider a proposed resolution to the problem of the NTN sign located on the berm along Kensington Road. It was noted that a field change was requested to allow this sign, which exceeds the overall size permitted. The request for a field change was denied by the Village Board. Mayor Farley stated that representatives of NTN have proposed a solution to this dispute which provides for the existing sign be reduced from the 12 foot height to 7.8 feet and the brick base will be constructed to match the building. Members of the Board stated that they could approve the proposal provided that if NTN were to vacate the building, it would be understood that this sign would have to be removed. Representatives of NTN stated-- that the company expects to be doing business in Mount Prospect for many years, however, they would agree-to the stipulation that the sign be removed if and when NTN vacates the building. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to accept the settlement of the dispute between the Village and NTN relative to the sign in the rear of the property, along Kensington Road, and approve the 7.8 height with a brick base constructed to match the brick of the building. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. CLASS "R" A request was presented to authorize a Class "R" LIQUOR liquor for a new restaurant, known as Wonderful LICENSE: Restaurant to be located at 1839 West Algonquin Road. WONDERFUL RESTAURANT, There was discussion as to the requirements of issuing 1839 ALGONQUIN liquor license relative to citizenship and hours. If the Village Board gives preliminary approval for an-- Ordinance to be drafted increasing the number of Class "R" liquor licenses, additional information will be provided to the Board relative to the questions raised. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to authorize an Ordinance to be drafted creating one Page 2 - July 7, 1992 additional Class "R" liquor license for the Wonderful Restaurant, 1839 West Algonquin Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND 0RD.4388 would amend Ordinance No. 4388 relative to the SIGN REVIEW membership on the Sign Review Board. This Ordinance CH. 5 incorporates the requirement that at no time will the Sign Review Board consist of less than 5 residents of the Village. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, ORD.NO. 4444 moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4444 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4388 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV OF CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED 'SIGN REVIEW BOARD'OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT" Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 28-SU-92, 1500 S. Elmhurst Road ZBA 28-SU-92 An Ordinance was presented for first reading 1500 S.ELMHURST that would grant a Special Use to allow the installation of a roof-mounted satellite antenna for the regional office of Payless Shoe Stores. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Members of the Village Board had questions relative to the stability of the proposed · antenna, since it would not be anchored to the roof. David Clements, Director of Planning, stated that the proposed satellite antenna would meet the requirements of the Village. It was also noted that screening would cost approximately $9,500. The Petitioner has asked that the screening of the satellite antenna not be required since the building is not within close proximity to residential properties. This Ordinance will be presented July 21st for second reading. Page 3 - July 7, 1992 ZBA 31-V-92 ZBA 31-V-92, 202 South See Gwun 202 SEE GWUN An Ordinance was presented for first reading t h a t would grant a variation to allow a five foot side yard setback, rather than the required 7.15 feet, in order to construct a concrete patio. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denying the original request for~- a zero foot setback by a vote of 2-4. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4445 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4445 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS 202 SOUTH SEE GWUN Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 32-SU-92 ZBA 32-SU-92, 1000 East Central Road. 1000 E.CENTRAL An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a Special Use to allow a wall-mounted satellite dish. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a roof-mounted, rather than wall-mounted, satellite, antenna by a vote of 5-1. It was noted that the satellite antenna was mounted on the wall without benefit of a permit. It was suggested that the proposed Ordinance be amended to include a provision that would allow the petitioner 60 days to remove the antenna from the wall and mount it on the roof. This Ordinance, as amended, will be presented for second reading on July 21st. ZBA 34-V-92 ZBA 34-V-92, 302 South Lancaster 302 S.LANCASTER An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a variation to allow a driveway width of 19 feet, rather than the permitted 15 foot width. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - July 7, 1992 Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved ORD.NO. 4446 for passage of Ordinance No. 4446. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 302 S. LANCASTER Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None ~ Motion carried. ZBA 35-SU-92, Randhurst Shopping Center ZBA 35-SU-92 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that RANDHURST would amend the existing Planned Unit Development SHOPPING CENTER to allow expansion of an approved 5,000 square foot restaurant to 7,540 square feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this Special Use by a vote of 6-0. The Petitioner explained that of the 7,540 square feet proposed, 6,000 square feet will be under roof and 1,400 square feet will be a veranda for outdoor dining when the weather permits. The Petitioner will be requesting a Class "W" liquor license, if this request is granted. No alcoholic beverages will be served without the customer purchasing food. Trustee Floros expressed his opposition to the request based on the proposed use by Hooters Restaurant. Others Trustees asked additional questions relative to Hooters Restaurant which will be answered prior to the second reading of this Ordinance at the July 21st meeting of the Village Board. ZBA 26-A-92, Text Amendment ZBA 26-A-92 An Ordinance was presented for first reading TEXT that would amend the text of Chapter 14 (Zoning) AMENDMENT: to allow commercial vehicles over S,000 lbs. COMMERCIAL to park in residential garages as a Special Use. VEHICLES IN The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting RESIDENTIAL this.request by a vote of 5-1. GARAGES Members of the Village Board expressed concern that under the proposal, garage doors would exceed the average height. It was proposed that a 9 foot height limitation be included with the proposed text amendment, however, the ov~rallheight of the garage would not be changed. Mr. Schwartz, who has commercial vehicles that are presently parked in the driveway of his single family home, stated that the process of. amending the parking requirements was due to his vehicles and that if a 9 foot height limitation were to be imposed, he could not park his vehicles in.the garage since he would need a 10 foot garage door height. Additional information will be provided to the Board members on this matter in time for the second reading of this Ordinance on July 21st. Page 5 - July 7, 1992 NEW BUSINESS SIGN REVIEW CASE Sign Review Board Case No. 24-92 NO. 24-92 The Petitioner, Charlie Club, is requesting CHARLIE CLUB a text amendment to the Sign Ordinance to create a Special Use category which would permit off-premise signs. The Sign Review Board recommended denying this,- request by a vote of 4-1. At the request of the attorney for the Petitioner, this case is continued to the July 21st meeting of the village Board. ZBA 37-V-92 ZBA 37-V-92, 430 Lakeview Court 430 LAKEVIEW CT The Petitioner is requesting a variation to allow a lot size of approximately 3.16 acres, rather than the required 4 acres. The. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 7-0. It was noted that the Plan Commission had reviewed the proposed subdivision and had recommended approval. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 37-V- 92. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Abstain: Hoefert Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the next meeting of the Village Board on July 21st. ZBA 39-SU-92 ZBA 39-SU-92, Randhurst Shopping Center RANDHURST: The Petitioner is requesting a Special Use to allow a EDISON BROTHERS Game Room within the Randhurst Shopping Center. The PARTY ZONE Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-1. The attorney for the Petitioner explained that the proposed use for this space in Randhurst would be a "Party Zone" including a game room, party area for all age groups and would include a. 2 story play area. The "Party Zone" would be supervised at all times. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, .moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the SpecialUse requested in ZBA 39- SU-92. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 40-V-92 ZBA 40-V-92, 1001 East Cardinal Lane 1001 CARDINAL LN The Petitioner is requesting variations to allow an existing structure with the following variations: to allow a zero foot sideyard setback, instead of the Page 6 - July 7, 1992 required 5 feet; to allow a driveway with a maximum width of 34 feet, instead of 24 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denying these requests. Due to the fact that the Petitioner was not in attendance at the meeting to answer questions, consideration of this case was continued to July 21st. A request was presented for a modification from the MODIFICATION Development Code (Chapter 16) to allow a 32 feet FROM wide driveway apron for property located at DEVELOPMENT 1110 West Central Road. The Plan Commission CODE: recommended granting this request by a vote 1110 W.CENTRAL of 7-0. Due to the fact that the Petitioner was not in attendance at the meeting, this request was continued to the July 21st meeting of the Village Board. Elizabeth Korn Plat of Subdivision ELIZABETH The property being the subject of the subdivision KORN is located on Kensington Road in unincorporated Cook County, however, State Statutes require approval of any municipality within 1-1/2 miles of property beingsubdivided. The proposed subdivision will divide 3 single family lots into 4 lots of record. The Plan Commission considered this subdivision and recommended approval. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature on the Elizabeth Korn Plat of Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH. 4 would amend Article VIII (Police Department) of Chapter 4 to bring local regulations governing the position of Community Service Officer (CSO) into conformance with State Statutes. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved ORD.NO. 4447 for passage of Ordinance No. 4447 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 7 - July 7, 1992 IRS/IMRF A Resolution was presented that would ratify the EARNINGS policy of the Village that includes deferred compensation in the annual earnings of an employee for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) benefits. RES.NO. 21-92 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for-- passage of Resolution No. 21-92 A RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE COMPENSATION PAID UNDER AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 125 PLAN AS ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND EA/~NINGS Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. DESIGNATED An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would REPRESENTATIVE designate Michael E. Janonis, Village Manager, as JAWA: representative for the Village of Mount Prospect to MICHAEL JANONIS the Joint Action Water Agency. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4448 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4448 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING MICHAEL E. JANONIS AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE JOINT ACTION WATER AGENCY FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ADVOCACY A Resolution was presented that would authorize an PROGRAM: agreement between the Village and the Prairie Girl BOXWOOD Scout Council to provide various summer programs for young people in the Boxwood area. RES.NO.22-92 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Resolution No. 22-92 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT -- AND ILLINOIS PRAIRIE GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL BOXWOOD ADVOCACY PROGRAM Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page $ - July 7, 1992 A Resolution was presented that would authorize an SUBURBAN agreement for primary health care for residents unable HEALTH to obtain health insurance. CARE Trustee Clowes asked questions about this program, such as what the income limit was for those qualifying for these benefits. In order to provide the answers to questions, this item was continued to the July 21st meeting of the Village Board. A recommendation was presented from the Village ACCEPT PUBLIC Engineer to accept the street lights installed IMPROVEMENTS: on Wolf Road in conjunction with the Kylemore KYLEMORE Subdivision. It was noted that while this SUBDIVISION subdivision is located in Des Plaines, the Village of Mount Prospect has jurisdiction over Wolf Road therefore the public improvements are dedicated to Mount Prospect. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to accept the public improvements installed in conjunction with the development of Kylemore Subdivision east of Wolf Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading COOK COUNTY that would implement an indemnification HIGHWAYS: and hold harmless agreement between the Village HOLD HARMLESS and the Cook County Highway Department. This agreement will eliminate the need to obtain a surety bond formerly required whenever the Village performed any project on Cook County highways. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readingS of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, ORD.NO. 4449 moved for passage of Ordinance NO. 4449 AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF COOK IN LIEU OF INSURANCE AND SURETY BOND REQUIREMENTS Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 9 - July 7, 1992 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT WATER MAIN: Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented the COOK COUNTY the following bids for the Cook County Bus BUS COMPANY Company water main: Bidder Amount Down Under Construction $ 10,885.60 Suburban Construction 12,785.00 -- Bari Construction 16,000.00 Vian Construction 18,682.00 Mancini Construction 26,230.00 DOWN UNDER Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to CONSTRUCTION concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the low qualified bid submitted by Down Under Construction from St. Charles, Illinois, the amount of $10,885.60 for the water main project behind the Cook County Bus Company. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. PURCHASE A request was presented to authorize the purchase of VEHICLE a vehicle, to be used by the Fire Department staff. Proposals were obtained from 'various automobile dealers and it is the recommendation of the administration that the bidding procedure be waived and the vehicle be purchased through the state purchase program, which is the best price. It was noted that th~s vehicle will be driven by the Fire Chief with the existing vehicles handed down to other members of the Department. A 1985 Impala with high mileage and maintenance costs will be put up for auction. Members of the Board questioned the need to purchase this type of vehicle, noting that a mid-size vehicle could be purchased for the Fire Prevention Bureau, rather than the existing policy of purchasing this type of vehicle and passing the existing vehicles down to the Deputy Chief, staff and Fire Prevention Bureau. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and waive the bidding procedure relative to the purchase of a vehicle. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: Corcoran Motion carried. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks', moved authorize the purchase of a Caprice in the amount of $15,032.76 from Cellozi-Ettleson Chevrolet, which is the State bid price. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: Corcoran Motion carried. Page 10 - July 7, 1992 A request was presented to authorize an amendment SOIL TESTING to the contract with Trow Mirza for the soil and POLICE & FIRE materials testing at the site of the new Police & BUILDING Fire Headquarters Building under construction. It was noted that several problems exist with the soil affecting the construction and these tests exceed the previously approved amount of approximately $11,000.00. It was reported that the amount for this work will amount to $21,000.00 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved TROW MIRZA to amend the contract with Trow Mirza for the soil POLICE & testing at the construction site for the Police & FIRE BLDG. Fire Headquarters Building by increasing the total amount from $11,000.00 to $21,000.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to authorize payment in the amount of $21,000.00 to Trow Mirza for work performed in soil and materials testing for the Police & Fire Headquarters Building construction. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A request for a field change was presented FIELD CHANGE from the Rogers Corporate Park to allow ROGERS PARK limited retail sales for KitchenCraft, which is KITCHENCRAFT located within the corporate park at 1056 South Elmhurst Road. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to grant a field change for the Rogers Corporate Park to allow limited retail sales for KitchenCraft. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Janonis asked that the Village Board STORM consider an item not listed on the agenda, CLRAN UP specifically a review of the costs incurred due to COSTS the two recent severe wind and rain storms. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to consider an item not listed on the agenda. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 11 - July 7, 1992 Mr. Janonis stated that downed trees and/or branches were picked up by both Village owned and rented equipment. Approximately 95 trees were blown down and the costs involved with the clean up will total approximately $105,785.00. Due to the fact that this emergency action was not included in the budget, Mr. Janonis stated the he would advise the Village Board-- what fund would be charged with this expense during the 6 month budget review process. ~ i_ Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Village Manager and authorize the expenditure of $105,785.00 for storm clean up costs, the appropriate fund to'be determined by administration. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. STATE SURCHARGE Mr. Janoni~ stated that he was pleased to announce that the State of Illinois will be sending the surcharge tax to municipalities. The Village of Mount Prospect will receive approximately $1,100,000.00 in 2 installments. JULY 4TH PARADE Members of the Village Board expressed their congratulations to all those involved with the very successful July 4th parade. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Village Board, Mayor Farley declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 12 - July 7, 1992