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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 VB Minutes - 09/02/2025Village of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, September 2, 2025 7:OOPM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:03p.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 Hoefert, Trustee Vincent Dante, Trustee Beth DiPrima, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee Bill Grossi, Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli Absent: None. 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Trustee Elizabeth DiPrima led the Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board/Committee of the Whole -August 19, 2025 Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens to approve the regular meeting minutes of the August 19, 2025 Village Board/Committee of the Whole: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed MAYORS REPORT 4.1. Mayor's Comment Mayor Hoefert welcomed Joey and Tommy Petricca from Troop 155, who were attending the meeting to work on their Eagle Scout badges for Citizenship in the Community. 4.2. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION -Village Employees celebrating Quinquennial Anniversaries Fire Chief John Dolan congratulated all the Quinquennial recipients who were celebrating five to fifteen years of service to the department: • Monika Korzun • Michael Ralston • Larry Matthies • Laurie Moran • Bill Eckert • Tom Hammond • Seth McCrory • Phil Ellenbecker • Kyle Anders • John Liebgott • Mike Murphy Chief Dolan honored and highlighted the careers of the following honorees: 20 Years of Service: • Assistant Chief Bryan Loomis • Sarah Gonet 25 Years of Service: • Lieutenant Richard Christiansen • Mark Nabielec 30 Years of Service: • Jim Miller 35 Years of Service: • Mike Mangiamele Trustee Dante expressed sincere gratitude to the men and women of the fire department for their outstanding service, dedication, and commitment to the community. Mayor Hoefert called for a brief recess at 7:19 pm. Mayor Hoefert resumed the meeting at 7:31 pm. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD There were no public comments. CONSENTAGENDA Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to approve the consent agenda as presented: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1. List of Bills - August 13, 2025, to August 26, 2025 - $2,709,612.85 6.2. Approval of Closed Session Minutes - August 19, 2025 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 adopt traffic regulations on Hamilton Road, Diane East, Elizabeth Drive, and Weiler Road, all south of Oakton Street in newly annexed areas. Ordinance No. 6800 6.4. Motion to accept the lowest -cost, responsive bid for the 2025 Kensington Business Center Basin #6 Rehabilitation Project for a cost not to exceed $191,428. 6.5. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2758 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN THE NATURE OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1250 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-16-25) Ordinance No. 6801 6.6. Motion to approve A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A PERMANENT INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT AND PROVIDING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 302 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS Resolution No. 24-25 OLD BUSINESS - None There was no old business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS 8.1. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE GRANTING A FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, A DEVELOPMENT CODE EXCEPTION, AND THE WAIVING OF CERTAIN VILLAGE FEES, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 AND 804 WEST LINCOLN STREET, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-07-25 AND PZ-10-25) Jason Shallcross, Director of Community and Economic Development, presented the proposal from School District 57 for Lincoln Middle School. He thanked the school district for their diligent work with staff throughout the 10- month process. The proposal included: • Afinal plat to consolidate many existing lots into a single lot of record • Construction of a new middle school around the existing school, which would later be demolished • A phased approach with the new school construction first, followed by demolition of the existing school, and finally constructing a track and field area • Underground stormwater detention system • Building materials including brick, precast stone, glass, and metal panel accents • Significant landscaping • A development code exception to exclude an existing stormwater detention easement area from required stormwater calculations The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 7-0 at their August 14th meeting. Director Shallcross noted that there was limited public comment. Director Shallcross provided the following in response to questions from the Board: • Confirmed there would be no LED messaging signs, just a stone sign. • The site constraints with the existing school footprint necessitated the proposed three-story design. Fire Chief John Dolan confirmed the building would meet all fire code and building code requirements with appropriate emergency vehicle access. • The proposed plans would substantially improve the current mixed parking situation by separating bus pickup/dropoff from parent pickup/dropoff and staff parking. • Construction traffic would be managed through the Village permitting process, with consideration of using Main Street for heavier traffic. • Community communication during construction would be a partnership between the school and the Village. • Approximately $985,000 in permit fees would be waived, noting this was consistent with the Village's practice of waiving fees for other governmental bodies. Public Comment: Louis Goodman 310 N. School St. . Asked what will happen to the existing baseball field Director Shallcross informed Mr. Goodman that the baseball field will be eliminated. Mayor Hoefert expressed excitement about the project, noting it would be a beautiful new addition to the Village's educational offerings. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ordinance granting a final plat of subdivision, a conditional use for a preliminary and final planned unit development, a development code exception, and the waiving of certain Village fees for the property at 700 and 804 West Lincoln Street. Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No.6802 8.2. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE GRANTING A FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, A VARIATION, A DEVELOPMENT CODE EXCEPTION, AND THE WAIVING OF CERTAIN VILLAGE FEES, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 411 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-14- 25) Director Jason Shallcross presented the Mt. Prospect Park District's proposal for a new recreational complex at Lions Memorial Park. He thanked the Park District for its partnership over the previous nine months. The proposal included: • A plat of consolidation for several existing park district properties • A new recreational center in approximately the same location as the existing one • An increase of 21 parking stalls (from 179 to 200) • New leisure pool with lap lanes • Pickleball courts, water slide area, splash pad • Changing room accessory buildings for the pool area • A full basketball court, skate park, and seasonal ice rink • Avariation request to reduce the setback from Lincoln Street from 18 feet to 10 feet • Building materials consistent with the village's downtown design guidelines, including brick, stone, and glass. • A development code exception from stormwater requirements to provide detention only for the disturbed area rather than the entire site. The parking study showed that the proposed 200 on -site stalls were more than double what comparable facilities provide. Additional parking would be available in the village's Maple Street parking deck and on -street parking. A parking management plan would be required as a condition of approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 7-0 at their meeting on August 14, 2025. Director Shallcross provided the following in response to questions from the Board: • Confirmed there would be sufficient capacity, with only about 90 of the deck's 262 stalls currently used by commuters. • Bike racks will be installed, exceeding code requirements by 10%. The Park District confirmed demolition would start next month, with construction through 2026 and a planned opening in spring 2027. The bandshell would remain open, but Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies would be temporarily relocated to RecPlex. Board Comments: • The skate park was an important addition for teens, suggesting the Park District consider adding lighting to extend usable hours while being mindful of neighboring properties. • Expressed support for the project, noting it had been long overdue. • Approximately $685,000 in Village permit fees will be waived. • Expressed excitement about the project and suggested promoting the parking garage as an alternative for parking for visitors Public Comment: Tommy Petricca Teen Mount Prospect resident . Expressed support for the project and asked about public access to outdoor facilities and food options. Jim Jarog, Executive Director of the Mt. Prospect Park District, confirmed the tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball court, and skate park would be open for public use, and there would be a concession area to serve both the park and pool. Mayor Hoefert highlighted the historical significance of the project, noting the property was donated by the Lions Club nearly 70 years ago, and expressed excitement about the enhanced community amenity. Motion by Terri Gens, second by Bill Grossi, to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ordinance granting a final plat of subdivision, a conditional use for a final planned unit development, a variation, a development code exception, and the waiving of certain Village fees for property located at 411 South Maple Street: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6803 8.3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AQUATIC CENTER AND A SKATE PLAZA AT LIONS MEMORIAL PARK Director Shallcross presented a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the Mt. Prospect Park District that would provide $1,500,000 in village funds to support the Lions Memorial Park project: $1,000,000 for the swimming pool facility and related improvements, and $500,000 for the construction of the skate park. Director Shallcross noted that when the Prospect and Main Tax Increment Financing District was created, it was anticipated that TIF funds could assist in improving Lions Memorial Park. The funds had been budgeted in the TIF pro forma for several years. Board Comments: • The investment would likely generate sales tax revenue as visitors patronize nearby restaurants and businesses. • Emphasized that the funding came from TIF funds paid by people in the area, making it an appropriate use of those resources. Mt. Prospect Park District Executive Director Jim Jarog thanked the Village Board for their support, noting that the TIF proceeds would allow them to expand the project that would otherwise have been downsized. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Bill Grossi, to adopt the resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the Mt. Prospect Park District for the development of an aquatic center and a skate plaza at Lions Memorial Park: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Resolution No. 25-25 8.4. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A SIDE YARD SETBACK REDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 631 SOUTH ALBERT STREET, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-17-25) Jason Shallcross presented a conditional use request to reduce the interior side yard setback to approve a patio in the side yard at 631 South Albert Street. Director Shallcross explained that the homeowner had inherited a deteriorating side yard patio that stretched from the house to the perimeter lot line. The homeowner replaced it with pavers set in river rock without obtaining a permit, not realizing one was required. The required 7-foot side yard setback would reduce the 11-foot wide area to a 4-foot path, making it non-functional as a patio. The conditions of approval included that the patio be reconstructed to code and that a fence remain in place along the perimeter to provide screening. The homeowner provided letters of support from adjacent neighbors, including the one directly impacted by the patio. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5- 2 at their meeting on August 14, 2025. Director Shallcross noted that there were no objections from the neighbors and offered support for the petitioner's request. Board Comments: • Confirmed that the original patio had existed without a permit before the current homeowner purchased the property. • The homeowners have made significant improvements to the existing patio Mayor Hoefert asked if the improvement was done by a contractor, which Mr. Shallcross confirmed, adding that the contractor had apologized and assured this wouldn't happen again. Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante, to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ordinance granting a conditional use for a side yard setback reduction for property located at 631 South Albert Street: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6804 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1. As submitted The Village Manager had nothing further to report. None. ANY OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Matuszak, seconded by Trustee Gens, motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 8:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk