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Home My WebLink About11/04/1992 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE M~¥OR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLagE OF MOUNT PROSPECT NOVEMBER 4; 1992 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. ROLL C~LL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Mark Busse Trustee George Clowes Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Paul Hoefert, arrived late Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Busse. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, APPROVE moved to approve the minutes of the regular MINUTES meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held October 20, 1992. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Floros, Wilks, Farley Nays: None Pass: Busse Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Busse, APPROVE moved to approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 581,870 Refusal Disposal Fund 221,063 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 245 Community Development Block Grant Fund 25,590 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 11,300 Water & Sewer Fund 62,369 Parking System Revenue Fund 1,406 Risk Management Fund 138,815 vehicle Replacement Fund 1,770 Motor Equipment Pool Fund - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. 957 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 125 Police & Fire Building Const. 3,299 Flood Control Revenue Fund 44,344 Corporate Purpose Improvement 1990 - Debt Service Funds - Flexcomp Trust Fund - Escrow Deposit Fund 18,972 Police Pension Fund 41,563 Firemen's Pension Fund 47,872 Benefit Trust Fund - $1,201,560 Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONSs CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. MAYOR~ S REPORT EMPLOYEE Mayor Farley, David Jepson, Finance Director, RECOGNITION Chuck Bencic, Director of Inspection Services, and ~ David Clements, Director of Planning, recognized the following employees in conjunction with the annual quinquennial celebration: Name Years of Service Marie Fuith 20 Rodney Erb 20 June Kerstein 15 Chuck Bencic 10 Barbara J. Dyon 5 Michelle Kelly 5 Geraldine Parzy 5 Daniel Jakes 5 Trustee Hoefert arrived at this point. APPLEBEE'S An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would NEIGHBORHOOD authorize the creation of a Class "S" liquor license GRILL & BAR for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, located in the CLASS "S" Randhurst Shopping Center. Trustee Busse, seconded bY Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4485 Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4485 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND CH. 7 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would amend Chapter 7 (Sign Code) by creating a SPecial Use category for off-premise signs. The Sign Review Board recommended this amendment by a vote of 5-0. ORD.NO. 4486 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved fOr~ passage of Ordinance No. 4486 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 - November 4, 1992 An Ordinance was presented forfirst reading that AMEND CH. 18 would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) to prohibit NO PARKING: parking on the north side of East Prospect Avenue PROSPECT AVE. at Maple.Street. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on November 17, 1992. NBM BUSINBSS ZBA 47-Z-92 and ZBA 48-SU-92, Randhurst Townhomes ZBA47-Z-92 & The Petitioner was requesting re-zoning to allow ZBA 48-SU-92 20 townhomes to be constructed on property located RANDHURST between Rand and Elmhurst Roads, on the south edge TOWNHOMES of the Wedgewood Terrace sttbdivision. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denying these requests. The Petitioner has informed the administration that their application for re-zoning and Special Use has been withdrawn. Richard Hendricks, 1537 East Emmerson Lane, stated that, in his opinion, the appraisal authorized by the administration in conjunction with ZBA 47-Z-92 and ZBA 48-SU-92 was a waste of money. Village Manager Janonis explained that an appraisal from an independentsource was authorized in order to determine what, if any, effect the proposed. development would have on the existing single home hom~s in the subdivision. ~-~ Members of the Board expressed their support of the administration relative to the appraisal in order to secure an impartial opinion relative to the proposed townhouse development. ZBA 69-SU-92, 1811 Sitka Lane ZBA 69-SU-92 The Petitioner is requesting a Special Use to allow 1811 SITKA LN a commercial vehicle, with a licensed weight in exce~s of the 8,000 lb. limit, to be housed in the garage on his single family lot. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the Special Use requested in ZBA 69-SU-92. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented November 17th for ''~ second reading. ZBA 70-V-92, 214 South Hi Lusi ZBA 70-V-92 The Petitioner is requesting a variation to allow 214 HI LUSI a 2 foot setback along the interior side property line, instead of the required 5', in order to replace a one car detached garage with a new two car garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Page 3 - November 4, 1992 Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 70-V- 92, including the requirement for 5/8" Class X drywall along the garage wall abutting the property line. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Floros Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented November 17th for first reading. ZBA 71-V-92 ZBA 71-V-92, 204 South See Gwun 204 SEE GWUN The Petitioner is requesting a variation to allow a minimum interior sideyard setback of 5', instead of the required 7.5', in to order allow construction of a 2-car garage. It was noted that the Petitioner would like to convert the existing garage into living quarters. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 71-V- 92. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Floros Nays: 'None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented November 17th for first reading. RELEASE A Resolution was presented that authorized the release EXECUTIVE SESSION of specified minutes of Executive Sessions held over MINUTES the past 6 months. RES.NO..31-92 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage of Resolution No.31-92 A RESOLUTION RELEASING SPECIFIED MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Floros Nays: None Motion carried. ACCEPT A request to accept improvements installed in IMPROVEMENTS: conjunction with the Sable Chase Apartment project was SABLE CHASE presented. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved~to accept the improvements, public and private, installed in conjunction with the Sable Chase Apartment project, 1900 South Busse Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Floros Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - November 4, 1992 VILLAGE M~H~GBRtH REPORT Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented the BID: following bids received for roof and gutter repairs ROOF REPAIR on the Village owned property located at 100 and 100 & 106 106 West Northwest Highway. W.NORTHWEST HIGHWAY ~-~ oDtion A-1 Roofina Van Doom Roofina Area i $24,598 $27,663 2trea 2 2~834 3,094 Area 3 5,417 ?,514 Area'4 3.475 3.582 $36,324 $41,853 It was noted that there are 2 tenants in this building and the roof leaks are causing damage. It was also noted that whilethis building is scheduled for demolition, possibly in 1993, in conjunction with the redevelopment plan, the revenue received from the tenants would offset the expense for this repair. Based on the fact that a portion of this building is not occupied therefore that portion of the roof would not need repair, it was the recommendation of the administration that Areas 1 and 3 be repaired for a.total cost of $30,015.' Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved A-1 ROOFING to accept the bid submitted by A-1 Roofing and authorize the repair of Areas i and 3 at a cost not to exceed $30,015. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A request was presented to authorize the purchase PURCHASE a 1993 Chevrolet sedan at a cost not to exceed VEHICLE $13,914.61, which is the state bid cost. This vehicle would be used by the Public Works Director 'and replace a 1986 Chevrolet. · Ther~ was general discussion as to a policy relative to when Village vehicles should be replaced. Trustee Hoefert stated that while this vehicle is 6 years old he would like to have it repaired and placed into the car pool as a replacement vehicle. Village Manager Janonis concurred with'Trustee p-~ Hoefert~s suggestion. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to authorize the purchase of a 1993 Chevrolet at a cost not to exceed $13,914.61. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 5 - November 4, 1992 Trustee Busse asked the Village Manager to provide a list of employees who have the use of Village vehicles on a 24 hour basis and how long each person has had that benefit. LEAF PROGRAM As a status report, Mr. Janonis informed the Board that the leaf program is a day.or so behind schedule due to the continuous rain. This project must be accomplished on a Strict schedule due to the fact tha~ the eqUipment must be converted for snow plowing and snow removal. 800 IRONWOOD The Village Manager stated that the Petitioner in the recent Zoning Board of Appeals case at 800 Ironwood has been informed that the non-conforming concrete pad must be removed in light of the fact that his reqUest for a variation was denied. The deadline for removal of that pad has passed and the next step would be to issue a citation. The Petitioner has asked permission to appear before the Board and ask that removal of the pad be delayed. It was decided that the Petitioner should come before the Board at the November 17th meeting in order to present his reqUest. ~ OTw~.R BUSINBBB SWANCC Trustee Wilks stated that she would like the representatives to SWANCC to give the Board a briefing at a future meeting. VOTER TURN OUT Trustee Wilks also stated that the National Election, held November 3rd, had brought out the largest number of voters in years, noting a 84.5% turn out in herA' Precinct 25. SERTOMA Trustee Clowes announced that Ser~oma International has established a Chapter in the Mount Prospect area and expressed support for the various humanitarian services offered by this organization. PROPOSED AGENDA Trustee Clowes reqUested consideration be given to CHANGES changing the formal agenda for the Village Board meeting to a section for "Recognition" before the citizens to be Heard item and to add a "Trustees Report" after the Mayor's Report. Mayor Farley stated that other changes to the formal agenda are being drafted and would like the Village Board to consider all these items at one time, which would be presented for consideration in the near future. CAROLYN KRAUSE Trustee Hoefert offered congratulations to former Mayor Carolyn Krause upon her election as State Representative for District 56. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Litigation and Personnel. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 6 - November 4, 1992 he Board went into Executive Session at 9:15 P.M. Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 10:27 P.M. ~ Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Busse Trustee Clowes Trustee Floros Trustee Hoefert Trustee Wilks The Board engaged in a brief discussion regarding the (~{ISIMAS 1992 Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Due to problems TREE experienced by the Village last year in the pick-up, RECY~ mulching and disposal of contaminated Christmas trees PROGRAM (tinsel, lights, ornaments), a modified program was necessary this year. It was determined by a consensus of the elected officials that ARC Disposal would collect theChristmas trees and properly dispose of same at a licensed composting site. The other option for the Village was to landfill the trees. It was determined that this was against the Village's. aggressive policy of reducing the waste stream going into local landfills. In order to cover the added costs of disposing of this type of material, residents will be required to attach a Village yard waste sticker to each Christmas tree. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Village Board, Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 10:45 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - November 4, 1992