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Home My WebLink About3.1 Minutes - 04/07/206 Village of Mount Prospect Regular MeetingoftheVillageBoard Tuesday,April7,2026 / 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER MayorHoefert called theRegularMeetingofthe Village Boardtoorderat6:02p.m.inthe Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. ROLLCALL Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Vincent Dante,TrusteeBeth DiPrima, Trustee TerriGens, Trustee Bill Grossi, Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli.None were absent. Mayor Hoefert confirmed a quorum was present. 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Trustee Bill Grossi APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Minutesof the specialmeetingofthe Village Board - March16, 2026 MotionbyVincentDante,secondbyColleenSaccotellitoMotiontoapprove theminutesof the special meeting of March 16, 2026: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima,TerriGens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak,Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None FinalResolution:MotionPassed MAYORS REPORT 4.1. Mayor'sComment MayorHoeferthadno specialcommentsforthe evening. 4.2. PROCLAMATION: NationalLibrary Week, April 19-25, 2026 Mayor Hoefert read a proclamationrecognizingNational Library Week from April 19-25, 2026, highlighting how libraries provide opportunities for lifelong learning. This year's theme, "Find Your Joy," emphasizes how libraries foster joy through books, technology, and community. Su Reynders, Director of the Mount Prospect Public Library, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Village Board for the recognition. She invited everyone to visit during National Library Week to discover something new. 4.3. PROCLAMATION: Week of the Young Child, April 11-17, 2026 Mayor Hoefert proclaimed April 11–17, 2026 as the Week of the Young Child, recognizing the Mt. Prospect Child Care Center and other local organizations working with the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Michael Davey, Executive Director of the Mt. Prospect Child Care Center, accepted the proclamation and explained that the week celebrates children while promoting the importance of play in early learning, encouraging family engagement, highlighting diverse cultures, advocating for quality early childhood education access, and raising awareness about nutrition and physical activity in early development. 4.4. 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS)OFTHEVILLAGECODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance increases the number of Class "S-6" liquor licenses by one Milano Nail Spa Randhurst Village, LLC. d/b/a MilanoNail Spa located at 12 Randhurst Village Dr. Mount Prospect, IL; This ordinance increases the number of Class "S-6" liquor licenses by one for Milano Nail Spa Randhurst Village, LLC, doing business as Milano Nail Spa, located at 12 Randhurst Village Drive. Tina Hoang, owner of the nail spa was present, having recently opened their business and seeking to serve light refreshments. Mayor Hoefert praised their beautiful new facility and encouragedcommunitymemberstovisit.Trusteesexpressed congratulationsandbestwishes for the new business. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, secondbyVincentDantetowaivethe rules requiringtwo readings of an ordinance and adopt the ordinance: Yea:VincentDante,Beth DiPrima,TerriGens,BillGrossi,JohnMatuszak, ColleenSaccotelli Nay: None FinalResolution:MotionPassed Ordinance No. 6840 COMMUNICATIONSANDPETITIONS - CITIZENSTOBE HEARD JospehReitmeyer 20 S. Main St. Spoke about excessive vehicle noise in the downtown area and presented a petition signed by over 50 residents supporting the posting of noise ordinance signs Jane Chyrka and Lesia Andrusiak Residents of Huntington Commons Addressedongoingissues from tornado damage on August 16,2025;expressed frustrationthat seven months later, part of their building remains unoccupied with no roof repairs completed. Requested Village assistanceinmovingthereconstructionprocessforwardand askedabout steps to obtain FEMA assistance by declaring a natural disaster. MayorHoefertresponded,statingVillagestaffisawareofthe challenges andareworkingon the situation. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Saccotelli notedthat she would abstain from votingonitem6.1,"ListofBills," due toa reimbursement on the list, but would vote on the rest of the consent agenda items. Motion byVincent Dante, second by Terri Gens to approve the consent agenda: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1. List of Bills - March 11, 2026 to March 31, 2026 - $4,655,171.62 Abstain: Trustee Saccotelli 6.2. Motion to accept thelowest-cost, responsive bid for the Pavement Marking Contract for an amount not to exceed $94,924.40. 6.3. Motion to accept thelowest-cost,responsivebid forthe2026 - 2027 Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) InsecticideApplicationContractforanamount nottoexceed $40,374.00. 6.4.Motiontoacceptthebidfor2026/27 Village ParkingGarageMaintenance& Repair Project for an amount not to exceed $111,782. 6.5.A RESOLUTION IN LIEU OFSURETYBONDTOPERFORMCONSTRUCTION WORK WITHIN STATE OF ILLINOIS RIGHTS-OF-WAY LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE Resolution No. 7-26 6.6. Motion to accept joint bid results (Sourcewell contract #081325-SNF) for the purchase of two (2) 2026 Ford Maverick All-Wheel Drive pickup trucks from Sutton Ford at a cost not to exceed $63,409.40. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8.1. Waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO OPERATE A MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC ATTHEPROPERTY1585 DEMPSTER STREET110,MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-27-25) Director of Community and Economic Development Jason Shallcross presented the conditional use request for Kenneth Young Center to operate a mental health clinic at the Myers Place facility. Kenneth Young is a nonprofit that has provided community mental health services for over50years.Thefacilitycurrentlyhousesresidentialservicesonthe upperfloorsandKenneth Young services on the first floor. The"livingroom"programprovides24/7emergencymentalhealthservicesasan alternativeto emergency department visits forpsychiatric evaluation. The program serves adults 18 and above on a voluntary basis, with a capacity limited to 6 guests maximum and no single guest staying more than 23 hours. Staff maintains 2 qualified personnel on- site during overnight hours. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval, subject to numerousconditionscoveringoperationalparameters,safety requirements, and annual reporting. Board Comments: Expressedstrongsupportfor the services. Praised Kenneth Young's work based on experience with Elk Grove Township referrals, noting the vital role in transforming individuals in crisis. Commended the bold approachtoproviding community mental health servicesand noted the living room concept's success in helping people while decreasing emergency room costs. Appreciated that this provides an alternative to traditional emergencyservices. In responseto a questionfromtheBoard,LisaHendricksonofKenneth Young Center stated that the average stay for a client is four to five hours. Police Chief confirmed no significant issues with the facility, noting good administrative responsiveness and zero problems after the initial startup period. Staff conducts quarterly meetingswithKennethYoungtocoordinatesocialservices,EMS,and law enforcement needs. Motion byBillGrossi,secondby Colleen Saccotelli to waive the requirement for two readings and adopt the ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No.6841 8.2. Waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO OPERATE AN INTERMEDIATESERVICECENTERAND YOUNG ADULT ACADEMY AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 852 FEEHANVILLE DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-04-26) Director Shallcross presented the conditional use request for Northern Cook Intermediate Service Center (NCISC) to operate at the former Cummins Allison building. NCISC serves as a liaison between the Illinois State Board of Education and 41 educational organizations across northernCookCounty,servinggrades6-12students fromthelakewesttoPalatineandnorth from Wheeling to Niles. The Young Adult Academy provides alternative education for students referred by their home districts, focusing on those with truancy issues (ALOP program) and behavioral issues requiring suspension or expulsion intervention (Regional Safe Schools Program). Initial enrollment will be 40 students, growing to 120 over five years while maintaining a 3:1 student-to-staff ratio. Students remain enrolled in-home districts and receive diplomas from their home schools upon graduation. Key operational features include controlled access with single point entry, 24-hour surveillance, transportation exclusively by licensed taxi services (no student driving or parent drop-off), and a highly supervised environment. The facility will also house administrative staff serving the broader 2,000 students across member districts. Director Shallcross answered the Trustees' questions regarding security, student population, interaction with nearby schools (High Road School and Montessori), and operational procedures. Staff confirmed separation from other schools, robust safety measures, and coordination with Village Emergency Services. NCISC representatives explained their entry process, behavioral agreements, and 90% positive outcome rate for students. Director Shallcross stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval with extensive conditions covering enrollment limits, operational hours, transportation requirements, safety measures, and ancillary services, including a health center, food pantry, and community gymnasium rental. Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt the ordinance: Yea: VincentDante,BethDiPrima, TerriGens, Bill Grossi,JohnMatuszak,Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None FinalResolution:MotionPassed Ordinance No. 6842 8.3. 1st readingof ANORDINANCE AMENDINGCHAPTER 9 "PUBLIC UTILITIES, PAVEMENT AND TREE REGULATIONS" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT (Parkway Standards) Assistant Village Manager Alex Bertolucci presented proposed amendments to regulate parkway plantings. The amendment was prompted by increased complaints about tall grass and weeds throughout the Village (averaging 300 annually) and questions about parkway landscaping. The current Village Code follows international property maintenance standards that prohibitvegetationover8 inches,with exceptions for maintained cultivated gardens. Staffrecommendedrequiringturfgrassinparkwayswithlimitedexceptions:plantings extendingno more than 2 feet from parkway trees and mailboxes, with a maximum 2-foot height. Edging materialswouldbepermittediftheydon't alterthe gradeorcreatehazards. Propertieswithexisting non-conforming plantings could maintain them if kept cultivated, with the requirement to convert to turf upon property sale. The proposal generated extensive discussion from both trustees and numerous residents. Trustees expressed varying viewpoints on property ownership versus Village control, enforcement challenges, safety concerns, and accommodation for residents wanting native plantings for environmental benefits. Public Comment: The following residents spoke in favor of allowing native plantings, citing stormwater management benefits, biodiversity support, and sustainability goals. They noted that native plants have deeper root systems, which provide better water infiltration than turfgrass, particularly beneficial during flooding events. Some described personal experiences with parkway flooding and drainage issues that native plantings could help address. Bill Waltrich Youngresident,twelve years old Nick Pizzo Linda Wilcoski RobinJennings Joanna Endo Brian Demski Steve Polit Resident TheTrusteesraisedseveralkeyconcerns,includingsightline safety, utility access, pedestrian accommodation, and the complexity of enforcement. Some Trustees favored the simple turf-only approach for clarity and enforceability, while others suggested exploring compromise options such as limited square-footage allowances, approved plant lists, or permit systems. Trustee DiPrimasuggested alternatives, including 50 square feet of planting area, monoculture plantings for uniform appearance, height restrictions, and prohibition of decorative items. She opposed the transfer requirement upon property sale. Several trustees requested more time for consideration and community input. After the discussion, MayorHoefertannouncedthat theitemwould beheldforfirstreading to allow staff time to gather and analyze board and community feedback. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1.MotiontoacceptproposalfortheKensingtonRoadShared-UsePathPhase I Engineering Study for an amount not to exceed $371,412.00. Public Works Director Sean Dorsey presented the recommendation to hire Epstein and Sons International for the Phase 1 engineering study of the Kensington Road shared-use path from Forest to Burning Bush Lane. The project represents the first of the "tough" arterial bike network corridors identified in the Village's Comprehensive Bike Plan. The proposed path would connect existing Arlington Heights facilities and coordinate with ongoing projects, including improvements to the Rand-Kensington-83 intersection and enhancements to the Canadian National railroad crossing. Staff chose thiscorridor due to synchronicity with existing grant funding and planned improvements in the area. The$371,412 Phase 1 studywouldpositionthe Village forstateandfederalgrantfunding for the estimated $4.0million total project cost. Epstein was selected based on a superior technical proposal and competitive pricing of $139 per hour for 2,664 hours of work. BoardComments: Expressedconcerns abouttheprocessandprioritization. Requestedmore advancednotice and board discussion before RFP issuance for major projects. Questioned why Kensington was prioritized over other corridors like Euclid, which might provide better connectivity to existing forest preserve paths. Noted the recent sidewalk installation in the area and questioned the traffic volume justifying the investment. Suggested future Committee of the Whole discussion for major corridor decisions. Expressed support for the project, noting coordination with other planned improvements and available grant funding opportunities; emphasized the connectivity benefits and student access to Randhurst area. Public Comment: Jay Ford 1200 East Kensington Road Opposed the project, explaining his property stretches to the street centerline and resisting any sidewalk installation in front of his yard. Steve Polit 601 Wilshire Drive Providedhistoricalcontextaboutthepropertyownershipand questioned the project's viability given the intersection crossing challenges at Randhurst. Nofurther discussion. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens, to approve the proposal from Epstein and Sons International: Yea: Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli,Mayor PaulHoefert Nay: Vincent Dante, Bill Grossi, Beth DiPrima Final Resolution: Motion Passed ANYOTHERBUSINESS MayorHoefertremindedattendeesaboutCoffeewithCouncilscheduledforSaturdayat 9:00 a.m.in the Farley Community Room. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Dante, seconded by Trustee Matuszak,motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote,theApril7,2026RegularMeetingofthe Village BoardofTrustees adjourned at 9:44 p.m. Respectfullysubmitted, KarenM.Agoranos Village Clerk