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Home My WebLink About02/04/2025 VB MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, February 4, 2025 / 7:00 PM Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board too rder at 7:11 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Vincent Dante, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee Bill Grossi, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli, Trustee Agostino Filippone Absent: Trustee John Matuszak 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Trustee Vincent Dante 3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board - January 21, 2025 Motion by Terri Gens, second by Bill Grossi to approve minutes of the January 21, 2025, meeting of the Village Board: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Absent: John Matuszak Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed MAYORS REPORT 4.1. PROCLAMATION: Celebrating the Lunar New Year I January 29 -February4 Mayor Hoefert read the proclamation celebrating the Lunar New Year into the record. Director of Marketing and Public Relations Kylie Cerk accepted. 4.2. PROCLAMATION: Black History Month -February 2025 Mayor Hoefert read the proclamation into the record, honoring and recognizing Black History Month. Maria Fenelon, owner of Fenelon College for Healthcare Careers, and Lisa Wilkerson, owner of Surfs Up restaurant at Randhurst Village, accepted the proclamation. 4.3. APPOINTMENTTO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Special Events Commission: Daniel Okafor for a term to expire April 2028. This term fills the unexpired term of Dan Frystak. Motion by Terri Gens, second by Bill Grossi to ratifythe appointment of Daniel Okafor to the Special Events Commission: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Absent: John Matuszak Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Carole Delahunty Mount Prospect resident • Expressed concern regarding ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids inour community and the safety of our LGBTQ+community. Police Chief Michael Eterno shared details about the Illinois TRUSTAct. Mae DiBennedetto Mount Prospect resident • Echoed the same concern regarding ICE. • Asked for assurance that the Village's DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts outlined in the Strategic Plan are still in place. Mayor Hoefert responded, stating that the Village has not deviated from the Strategic Plan. Assistant Village Manager Alex Bertolucci noted that the Village's DEI goals are tracked and viewable on the website. • She said that it is important for those to know the Village will protect the vulnerable under the law. Mayor Hoefert stated that the Village's commitment to being a diverse and inclusive community has not changed. Carole Martz Mount Prospect resident • Asked if the Village recycles campaign signs Trustee Grossi noted that many cannot be recycled due to lamination; Mayor Hoefert stated that many are repurposed or reused and reminded candidates that they are responsible for removing their signs. Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey informed that Public Works stores thee signs for a short time after elections, and most are picked up. • Asked if there is a Village sign policy Village attorney Lance Malina stated that State law governs political signage; signs cannot be placed in the public right-of-way Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to approve the consent agenda: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Absent: John Matuszak Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1. List of Bills - January 15, 2025 to January 29, 2025 - $3,531,745.46 62. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OFAN AGREEMENTBETWEEN THE FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Resolution No. 4-25 6.3. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024 COOK COUNTY MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Resolution No. 5-25 6.4. Motion to waive the rule requiringtwo readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OFTHE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance decreases the number of Class "F-7" Liquor Licenses by one (1) DAVE'S SPECIALTY INC. d/b/a DAVE'S SPECIALTY located at 105 W. Prospect Ave. Mount Prospect, IL. Ordinance No. 6778 Trustee Filippone expressed his fondness for Dave's Specialty Foods adding the community will miss him and his restaurant. OLD BUSINESS - None 8.1. 1 st reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO OPERATE A MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT ATTHE PROPERTY 930 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS Director of Community and Economic Development Jason Shallcross presented petitioner Julie Reidy's request for a conditional use to operate a massage therapy establishment at 930 E. Northwest Highway. Ms. Reidy, the sole proprietor of Renew Yourself Massage Therapy, has operated her business at 1100 W. Northwest Highway for almost twenty years, and her lease is expiring. She is moving the business to a new location, 930 E. Northwest Highway. Massage therapy businesses require conditional use approval to operate in the Village. Mr. Shallcross stated there were no public comments during the public hearing at the January 23, 2025 Planning and Zoning meeting. The commission unanimously recommended approval of the conditional use by a vote of 4-0. Ms. Reidy attended the meeting and responded to questions from the Board. She expressed pride in operating her business in Mount Prospect. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Absent: John Matuszak Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to approve the ordinance as presented: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Absent: John Matuszak Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6779 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1. Motion to accept Northwest Municipal Conference / Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Fuel Bid in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey presented bid results and staff recommendations for the Northwest Municipal Conference/Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (NWMC/SPC) Fuel Bid. Mr. Dorsey stated that the village has utilized the Northwest Municipal Conference Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Fuel bid to purchase unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel for several years, along with over 30 municipalities. The Conference let bids for a new fuel contract. The Village received notice that a new fuel contract was awarded to Al Warren Oil Company of Hammond, Indiana. Mr. Dorsey stated Al Warren has had the bid forthe past sixyears. Mr. Dorseyexplained the NWMC/SPC bid utilizes the Oil Price Information Services (OIPS) low rack price on the day of the bid opening as the baseline cost. The expired NWMC/SPC fuel contract extension with Al Warren was for $.045 over the OIPS low rack cost of fuel. Mr. Dorsey stated that the fees paid to fuel supplies for profit/overhead will decrease by 0.1 cents per gallon for unleaded and diesel fuel. The Village will see a savings of $14,000 compared to last year's pricing. Al Warren has an experienced staff that provides timely service. Staff is confident that the prices are reasonable and that they can fulfill this contract without any issues. Staff recommends approving this contract for the year 2025 and authorizing three (3) one-year extensions if approved by the NWMC governing board. Mr. Dorsey provided the following in response to questions from the Board: • The unleaded fuel purchased is 87-octane fuel from Exxon Mobile; Mobile primarily supplies biodieselfuel • There is one Village fuel station, located at Public Works, and is used by the Fire, Police, and Public Works departments • The fuel station requires regular maintenance, such as replacing pumps and tank lines; he stated the tanks have not had to be replaced to date but added they are approaching the end of their useful life, within the next 5-8 years • In 2024, the average cost in the Chicagoland area for 87-octane unleaded fuel was $3.67 per gallon; the Village paid $2.71 per gallon for equivalent fuel • The secured, Village -operated fuel station is available 24/7, unlike commercial service/gas stations. Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to accept the Northwest Municipal Conference/Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Fuel Bid: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Absent: John Matuszak Final Resolution: Motion Passed 92. As submitted No additional report. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Grossi reminded everyone that Coffee with Council will take place on Saturday, February 8, at 9:00 a.m. in the Farley Community Room. Trustee Gens reminded the community that the Village is conducting a Needs Assessment Study of services and needs at the Community Connections Center and the South Branch of the Mount Prospect Public Library. She added that the community is invited to share ideas through a survey or participate in a focus group. Additional information can be found on the Village website. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Dante seconded by Trustee Grossi motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the February 4, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk