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Home My WebLink About12/03/2024 VB MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, December % 2024 1 7:OOPM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:07 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. ROLL CALL Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Wm. Hoefert, Trustee Vincent Dante, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee Bill Grossi, Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli, Trustee Agostino Filippone Absent: None 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance -Trustee Gens APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board - November 19, 2024 Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens to approve the November 19, 2024 minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed MAYORS REPORT 4.1. PROCLAMATION: Teddy Bear Walk Month - December 2024 Mayor Hoefert read the proclamation into the record celebrating the 44th annual Teddy Bear Walk. Mount Prospect Public Library Trustee Mary Anne Benden accepted the proclamation. 42. A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON 2024 Motion by Terri Gens, second by Vincent Dante to approve the Resolution for the Holiday Season Yea: Paul Hoefert, Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Resolution No. 38-24 4.3. APPOI NTM ENT/REAPPOI NTM E NT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BOFPC -Maria McCarthy and Economic Commission Chair - James Drew Mayor Hoefert presented the following appointment and reappointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commission: ■ Appointment of Maria McCarthy for a term to expire December 2028 ■ Reappointment of James Drew for a term to expire December 2028 Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Teri Gens to ratify the subject appointment and reappointment: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD No public comment Mayor Hoe}ert acknowledged a scout}rom Troop 23 in the audience who is working on his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Colleen Saccotelli to approve the consent agenda as presented: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1. List of Bills - November 13, 2024 to November 26, 2024 - $10,080,840.20 62. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "TRAFFIC' IN THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance will revise one-way street designation to match school hours on Frost Drive and Circle Drive. Ordinance No. 5755 6.3. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "TRAFFIC" IN THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, This ordinance will revise parking prohibitions on Sha Bonee Trail near the intersection with Illinois Route 83 (Elmhurst Road). Ordinance No. 5755 6.4. Motion to accept the proposal from Tradebe Environmental Services, LLC of None Merrillville, IN, for 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for an amount not to exceed $112,540. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 8.1. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6699 (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6656) for the adaptive reuse of a vacant office building. An ordinance extending the variation's effective date for an additional six-month period. 82. 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND 500 CENTRAL ROAD LLC FOR RESIDENTIAL blyiyialI10It"[NJ 0 11 � Director of Community and Economic Development Jason Shallcross presented items 8.1 and 8.2 regarding the property at 500 Central Road. Mr. Shallcross provided a brief history of what had come to be known in the community as the "gold" building. Starting in 2015, the building began to lose tenants and became completely vacant by 2020. Plans to convert the office building into dwelling units were presented to the Village and a zoning map amendment and variation were approved in 2022. In 2023, the Board approved an extension expiring on December 20, 2024. Since the amendment in 2023, the property was sold and a new owner has acquired the property. The new owner, OJ Isak, submitted plans in August of this year and the plans are still under review. He has requested a second, six-month extension (item 8.1) and approval of a Redevelopment Agreement (item 8.2). Mr. Shallcross displayed the project's elevations. The project involves modifying the existing three- story podium -style building, enhancing the exterior facade and landscaping, and creating a drive aisle for improved access to the property. The Redevelopment Agreement includes a waiver of building permits and inspection fees not to exceed $150,000 and the addition of a temporary loading and unloading zone in front of the property. Mr. Shallcross stated that the proposed materials include LP smart siding (engineered wood) and aluminum and metal siding; all materials have long life -spans. Mr. Shallcross provided the following in response to questions from the Village Board: ■ No change to the original plans presented in 2022 regarding the planned number of units or parking spaces. The developer stated that 44 parking spaces are planned for 20 units. Pricing for the units will be determined by current market rates when the project is completed. ■ The project will feature studios, one and two-bedroom units ■ The building materials will be durable and high-quality, and a mix of different materials will be used. ■ The initial variation approved by the Village Board is due to expire on December20, 2024; the ordinance presented is a request for a six-month extension. ■ Sound -proof windows will be installed to mitigate train noises; no vibration issues. ■ Landscaping plans will be submitted at a later date. Public Comment: Steve Po I it 601 N. Wilshire ■ Questioned the maneuverability and accessibility of moving vans and deliveryvehicles on the p ro pe rty Mr. Shallcross replied that this issue is covered in the conditions of the Redevelopment Agreement. Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance for Item 8.1 and Item 8.2: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Colleen Saccotelli to approve items 8.1 and 8.2: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6767(Item 8.1) and Ordinance No. 6768 (Item 8.2) VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1. Motion to accept the proposed five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for the purchase of 90 Axon body -worn cameras, 26 in -car cameras, and a digital evidence management system to include hardware, accessories, installation, and software for a 5 -year period with an annual cost of $343,752.56 and a total cost not to exceed $1,715,762.50. Police Chief Mike Eterno presented background information and a proposal from Axon Enterprise to replace existing body -worn and in -car cameras and purchase a digital evidence management system. Chief Eterno stated that the current equipment is from Motorola, and both the body -worn and in -car cameras were purchased in 2020. The anticipated life span was 5 years and now needs replacement. Chief Eterno discussed issues with the current equipment, including hardware reliability issues, short battery life, lack of a central storage system for all evidentiary videos, and labor-intensive processes to collect third -party videos. After researching and testing products from other vendors, including Motorola and Panasonic i -Pro, staff believes Axon Enterprises best fits the department's needs. Axon has been in business for over 30 years and has outfitted over 85 percent of law enforcement agencies nationwide. Chief Eterno stated Axon Enterprises offers either five-year or ten-year contracts. Staff proposes a five-year contract to accommodate possible technology changes and advances. The proposed agreement will provide the following equipment and features: ■ 90 Body -worn cameras ■ 26 Fleet in -car cameras ■ Unlimited Axon and third -party cloud storage ■ Channel services ■ Redaction assistant ■ Live -streaming ■ In -car automotive license plate readers ■ Auto-taggi ng ■ Auto -transcription Chief Eterno provided details on each feature. If the agreement is approved, the hardware will be delivered by April 2025. Set-up and training of department staff will occur in April and May. The system will be operational by the end of May 2025. The five-year contract term includes equipment and hardware, installation, software, and a digital management system for an annual cost of $343,752.56 and a total contract cost not to exceed $1,718,762.80. Chief Eterno stated the funds are allocated in the 2025 CIP Technology Replacement Fund. Chief Eterno answered several questions from the Board. Public Comment: Steve Po I it 601 N. Wilshire Dr. ■ Asked if a cell phone jammer would interfere with the body -worn cameras Chief Eterno responded. Motion by John Matuszak, second by Vincent Dante to Motion to approve a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: Ivo ne Final Resolution: Motion Passed 92. As submitted No additional report. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Gens provided additional details regarding the Teddy Bear Walk and announced that the Mount Prospect Historical Society's annual house walk is on Friday, December 6. Trustee Filippone asked Chief Eterno to give information regarding the Shop with the Cops event on Thursday, Dec. 5. Chief Eterno stated that with the assistance of the Human Services Department, this event pairs families in need with officers for an evening of holiday shopping. Mayor Hoefert noted that the Village's annual tree -lighting ceremony took place last week and was a great success. He thanked everyone who made it possible and invited everyone to visit the pocket park to enjoy the holiday decorations, lights, and music. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Saccotelli seconded by Trustee Gens, motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous Voice Vote, the December 31 2024 Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk