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Home My WebLink About02/17/2026 VB MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 7:00 PM CALLTOORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson Street. 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 A quorum was present. 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance -Trustee Vincent Dante APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Minutes of the special meeting of the Village Board/Committee of the Whole - February3, 2026 Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Bill Grossi, to approve the minutes of the Village Board/Committee of the Whole meeting of February 3, 2026: 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 recognized Michael Sieniawski, an eighth grader at Lincoln Middle School, who had previously appeared before the Board afterwinningthe district competition in the VFW Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy essay competition. The Mayor announced that Michael had since won the state competition and would advance to the national competition. On behalf of the community, the Mayor extended congratulations and best wishes to Michael for success at the national level. 4.2. PROCLAMATION: Celebrating the Lunar New Year: February 17-February27, 2026 Mayor Hoefert read a proclamation recognizing February 17 as the beginning of the Lunar New Year in the Village of Mount Prospect, noting that 2026 is the Year of the Horse, associated with themes of passion, transformation, freedom, and ambition. Kylie Cerk, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Village, received the proclamation and shared her thoughts on this meaningful holiday, having grown up in a mixed Chinese-American household. 4.3. PROCLAMATION: Recognizingthe Observance of Ramadan Mayor Hoefert read a proclamation honoring the observance of Ramadan, recognizing it as a sacred period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. The proclamation was received by Farhat Kazkondu, Executive Director of the Niagara Foundation in Mount Prospect, who expressed gratitude to the Mayor and the Village for the recognition, stating that Ramadan's values of compassion, generosity, and unity uplift the entire community and that the Muslim community is grateful to celebrate the holiday in a Village that embraces inclusion and mutual respect. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS -CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Steve Polit 601 N. Wilshire Drive o Addressed the Board regarding Mayor and Trustee compensation, noting that the last approved salary increase occurred in 1998. Mayor Hoefert and Trustee Dante responded, stating that the motivation for service is a love of community rather than compensation. The Mayor suggested that the topic of elected official compensation was worthy of a broader discussion, possibly in the context of strategic planning, covering all board salaries generally. CONSENTAGENDA Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens, 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 for January 28, 2026, to February 10, 2026 — $5,589,102.84 6.2. Motion to accept the lowest cost, responsive bid for 2026-2027 Parkway Stump Removals for an amount not to exceed $68,372. 6.3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $3,500,000 UTILIZING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 17, 2026AND CONCLUDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2026. Resolution No. 1-26 6.4. Motion to accept bid for IL 83 (Oakton Street) Sidewalk Project, 8th Avenue to 1-90 for an amount not to exceed $148,170. 6.5. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND PARKWAY BANK AND TRUST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1709-1713 WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS Resolution No. 2-26 OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS - None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1. Motion to award a contract for the 2026 Street Resurfacing— Group 1 project in the amount not to exceed $3,500,000. Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey presented the 2026 Street Resurfacing Group 1 bid results. The Village maintains 140 centerline miles and resurfaces roughly every 20 years, avoiding costly full reconstruction except for Schoenbeck Road. This strategy allows resurfacing approximately 6.85 miles annually at $800,000 per mile, versus $1.6 million for reconstruction. The $7.1 million 2026 budget is split between the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) fund ($3.5 million) and the Street Improvement Construction Fund. The program now has two groups: MFT-funded work (Group 1) and Village -funded work (Group 2), improving competition. Group 1, focused on the Village's north side, covers about 3.69 miles. Seven bids were received. The lowest responsive bid of $3,062,207.35 was submitted by Brothers Asphalt Paving of Addison, Illinois, and the high bid of just over $3,500,000 was from McGill Construction. The engineer's estimate was $3,482,000. Brothers Asphalt came well - recommended, with favorable references from comparable communities, including the Villages of Algonquin, Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, and the City of Rolling Meadows. Staff recommended awarding the contract with a contingency up to the full budgeted MFT amount of $3,500,000 to account for unanticipated quantities, construction conflicts, additional patching, or additional street improvements. Director Dorsey answered questions from the Board. Motion by John Matuszak, second by Colleen Saccotelli, to award the contract for the 2026 Street Resurfacing Group 1 project to Brothers Asphalt Paving of Addison, Illinois, for an amount not to exceed $3,500,000: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 9.2. Motion to award a contract for the 2026 Street Resurfacing -Group 2 project in the amount not to exceed $3,618,454. Director Dorsey presented the Group 2 project, noting that this portion uses solely Village funding and therefore does not require IDOT plan review. Group 2 totals approximately 3.3 miles and is oriented primarily toward the south side of the Village, including streets that will receive final restoration following water main replacement work. Seven bids were also received for this group, with the lowest responsive bid submitted by Brothers Asphalt at $3,176,644.33, and the high bid just over $3,700,000. The engineer's estimate was approximately $3,662,000. Director Dorsey expressed confidence that Brothers Asphalt could handle the combined scope of both Group 1 and Group 2, noting that the two projects are effectively sequenced; Group 1 streets would be completed first in the spring, followed by Group 2 streets after water main work is completed, with the goal of finishing all work before the start of the school year in the fall. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Bill Grossi, to award the contract for the 2026 Street Resurfacing Group 2 project to Brothers Asphalt Paving of Addison, Illinois, for an amount not to exceed $3,618,454 : Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 9.3. Motion to accept proposal from Republic Services for the 2027-2036 Solid Waste Services Contract. Director Dorsey presented the proposed negotiated contract extension with Republic Services for solid waste services, commencing January 1, 2027 and concluding December 31, 2036. The existing contract from 2017 covers 13,625 single-family homes, over 8,800 multifamily households, and about 725 commercial properties. Staff chose negotiation over a formal competitive RFP process for several reasons: the Village already enjoys some of the lowest rates among all 23 SWANCC (Solid Waste Agency of North Cook County) communities, particularly for single-family households; Republic Services operates out of a local facility on South Busse Road with drivers dedicated to the community; and the Village has a high degree of resident satisfaction as evidenced by surveys. The Executive Director of SWANCC participated in the negotiating process and provided guidance on the competitive bidding contracts achieving success in the marketplace. The new contract mirrors existing services, including weekly collections and special services, with an option for hazardous waste curbside collection. Rates will increase from $12.95 to $13.31 for single-family homes, remaining below the average among comparable communities. The multifamily rate, based on container size and frequency, will be the lowest among similar areas. Commercial rates are the fourth lowest and will offer savings. Annual increases will follow CPI, with limits at 2.5%-3.5%. Staff opposed the hazardous waste option, citing existing free events. In the board discussion, Trustee Gens praised the research, and Trustee Dante lauded Republic's service. Issues with trash capacity and school recycling participation were noted, with suggestions to address high -demand areas and increase outreach. Board Comments: o Commended the thoroughness of the comparative research and affirmed the quality of service Republic has provided to residents. o Praised Republic's service over the past 25 years, citing drivers who proactively cleanup spillage on windy days o Raised issues brought up at Coffee with the Council regarding trash cans in the downtown area becoming full between pickups, particularly on weekends during the summer. Director Dorsey responded, suggesting the solution would be to add containers at high - demand locations, noting that cans are emptied on Friday and Monday but can fill up by Sunday. o Asked whether the Village reaches out to schools periodically; staff indicated participation is the schools' choice and that outreach could be made more regularly. Public Comment: Steve Polit 601 N. Wilshire Drive o Provided information on the history of recycling in the Village, noting that he and Mayor Hoefert had served on the first ad hoc recycling commission in 1988. o Suggested the Village should invest in renewed public education efforts to ensure residents understand what can and cannot be recycled curbside Director Dorsey stated that new informational stickers would be reissued and noted that the material recovery facility reports that most of the received material is ultimately recycled, with only a negligible amount going to landfill. Mayor Hoefert provided closing remarks. Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens to accept the proposal from Republic Services for the 2027-2036 Solid Waste Services Contract, commencing January 1, 2027 and concluding December 31, 2036: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 9.4. As submitted No additional report. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Gens announced two community events: a free pediatric CPR, choking, and first aid class by the Fire Department and Village Nurse on February 18, 5:00-7:00 PM in Spanish and 7:00-9:00 PM in English, requiring registration; and a senior safety presentation by the Police Department and Human Services on March 20, 1:00-2:00 PM in the Farley Community Room. Trustee Grossi reminded the public about the new ordinance on e-bikes and electric scooters. He observed young children using them and bicycles downtown and stressed the Police will enforce rules against underage riding and mandate cyclists to walk bikes downtown. He urged reviewing the ordinance on the Village website and highlighted public safety as the primary concern. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Gens, seconded by Trustee Grossi, motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk