HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6792 05/20/2025 Amending Chapter 5 "Boards And Commission," Article II "General Requirements," And Article XII, Powers And Duties "Of The Village Code Of Mount Prospect, IllinoisORDINANCE NO. 6792
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 "BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS," ARTICLE II
"GENERAL REQUIREMENTS," AND ARTICLE XII, POWERS AND DUTIES" OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a home rule municipality as defined by Article
VII, § 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect desire
to make certain amendments to the Village Code of Mount Prospect as set forth below; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted under the Illinois Municipal Code and in
accordance with home rule authority granted to home rule municipalities, the Mayor and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect approve the amendments as set forth below.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: Section 5.207 "Citizens to be Heard; Participation Guidelines at
Public Meetings," of Article II, "General Requirements," to Chapter 5, "Boards and Commissions,"
to the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended to read as follows:
5.207: CITIZENS TO BE HEARD; PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES AT PUBLIC MEETINGS:
In accordance with the requirements of section 2.06(g) of the Illinois open meetings act,
5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/2.06(g), any person attending a public meeting of any
board or commission shall be permitted to address the public officials on any subject
germane to that board, committee, subcommittee or commission during the public
comment period.
A. Speakers shall sign up on the public comment form prior to the meeting.
B. Each speaker shall state his or her name and address at the start of his or her public
comment.
C. Each speaker may provide pre -prepared copies of his or her public comments prior
to, during or after the public comment session.
D. Abusive, foul or other inappropriate language or conduct and/or personal attacks are
not permitted.
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E. Each speaker shall approach the podium for public comment. No person shall be
allowed to make a public statement or comment from the audience. Accommodation
will be provided for those with physical or medical restrictions.
F. Each speaker shall be allotted four (4) minutes to address the board or commission
during Citizens to be Heard. No person shall be allowed to return again to the
podium under "Citizens to be Heard."
G. Public comment related to an agenda item may be reserved for discussion on the
specific item and speakers will be allowed one visit to the podium and allotted three
(3) minutes to speak per agenda item.
H. Speaker shall make every attempt not to be redundant or repetitive of points that
have been made by others.
I. An immediate response, discussion, or debate on public comments shall not be
required of the board or commission or any member of the board or commission.
J. The village president or chair has the authority to terminate the public comments of
any person who fails to adhere to these guidelines.
SECTION TWO: Section 5.1202, "Powers and Duties," of Article XII, "Special Events
Commission" to Chapter 5, "Boards and Commissions" to the Mount Prospect Village Code shall
be amended to read as follows:
D. "the commission shall prepare a calendar of events for the village. Said calendar shall
be presented to the mayor and board of trustees of the village annually, accompanied by
an events recap and update."
SECTION THREE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Dante, DiPrima, Gens, Matuszak, Saccotelli
NAYS: None
ABSENT: &rt 55,
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20 day of, ay 2025 /
Paul Wm. Hoefert, Vill)bge Pr ident
ATTEST:
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Karen Agoranos, VIlage Clerk
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