HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/2026 VB MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect
Regular Meeting of the Village Board
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 / 7:00 PM
CALLTO ORDER
Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:09 p.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, and Trustee
Colleen Saccotelli
Absent: None
Mayor Hoefert noted that a quorum was present.
2.1. Pledge of Allegiance —Trustee William Grossi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board -September 15, 2026
Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens, to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2026
regular Village Board meeting:
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 Fire Department employee Jim Miller (Emergency Management
Coordinator), who is retiring after 31 years of service to the Village. The Mayor highlighted Mr.
Miller's significant contributions, particularly in coordinating the Village's emergency
management plan and fire -prevention education programs.
4.2. PROCLAMATION: Italian -American Heritage Month -October 2026
Mayor Hoefert read a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Italian American Heritage Month
in the Village of Mount Prospect, honoring the contributions of Italian Americans to the
community and the nation. Village residents Paul and Margie Massini accepted the
proclamation and shared remarks about their family's Italian immigrant heritage and the
importance of maintaining cultural ties across generations.
4.3. PROCLAMATION: Fire Prevention Week - October 4-10, 2026
Mayor Hoefert read a proclamation declaring October 4-10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week in the
Village of Mount Prospect. The proclamation highlighted the 2026 theme, "Charge into Fire Safety:
Safe Chargingis a Superpower,"with a focus on the safe use and charging of lithium -ion battery -
powered devices. Fire Chief Tom Wang accepted the proclamation on behalf of the department.
Chief Wang highlighted the department's year-round prevention work, including building
inspections and smoke alarm installations.
4.4. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FIRE DEPARTMENT -Village employees celebrating
Quinquennial anniversaries
Fire Chief Tom Wang recognized Fire Department employees celebrating quinquennial
anniversaries. Chief Wang honored and highlighted the careers and years of service of the
following:
• Lieutenant Brad Peterson —25years
• Paid -on -call (POC) Lieutenant Pat Moran — 20 years
• POC Lieutenant Todd Sulak-20 years
• POC Deputy Chief Mark Fedor— 35 years
• Battalion Chief Brad Bocox-20 years
• Deputy Chief Joe Vena — 20 years
The Board congratulated the Fire Department's quinquennial recipients.
4.5. 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS)
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance
increases the number of Class "F-3" liquor licenses by one YORI SUSHI INC. d/b/a YORI
SUSHI located at 125 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL.
Mayor Hoefert presented an ordinance that would grant a liquor license to Yori Sushi, located at 125
Randhurst Village Drive.
Owner Qingui Jiangaddressed the Board, describing Yori Sushi as a family -oriented Japanese
restaurantwith more than 25years of family restaurant experience, including a longstanding
Arlington Heights location. Trustees welcomed the new establishment to the community.
Motion by Colleen Saccottelli, second by Terri Gens to waive the rule requiringtwo readings and adopt
the ordinance:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Ordinance No. 6861
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS -CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
There were no public comments on items not on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.1. Monthly Financial Report -July 2026
6.2. List of Bills —September 9, 2026, to September 29, 2026 — $4,903,640.07
6.3. Motion to accept the joint bid results (Suburban Purchasing contract #192) for the
purchase of various streetlight and pedestrian poles and accessories from Graybar
of St. Louis, Missouri for an amount not to exceed
$83,998.84.
6.4. Motion to approve Fire Department voluntary cancer screenings for an amount not
to exceed $110,000.
6.5. Motion to accept a proposal from IMEG Group to provide design and
construction engineering services for the 2027 Water Main Replacement Project
for a fee not to exceed $174,075.
6.6. Motion to approve a groundwater use restriction ordinance for an area at and near 310
West Northwest Highway.
Ordinance No. 6866
6.7. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT decreasing the number of Class "F-3" Liquor
Licenses by one (1) HONG DAE INC. d/b/a HONG DAE KOREAN BAR & GRILL located at
125 Rand hurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL.
Ordinance No. 6862
Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to adopt the consent agenda:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
OLD BUSINESS
7.1. 2nd reading of AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING MOUNT PROSPECT 2040 (MP2040), THE
OFFICIAL 2026 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Director of Community and Economic Development Jason Shallcross presented the second
reading of the ordinance adopting MP2040. He noted the document was unchanged from its first
reading and from its presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission in late August. He
highlighted that the planning process engaged more than 1,200 individual community touch
points over approximately 18 months, with staff participating in community events ranging from
Street Festto neighborhood block parties. The process included multiple visioning workshops, a
30-day public review period in July, and responsive revisions prior to the Planning and Zoning
Commission hearing.
Mayor Hoefert commended the staff's work, describing the plan as more expansive and future -
looking than prior comprehensive plans.
Board comments:
o Trustee DiPrima commended the plan, but noted two objections: (1) disagreed with the
designation of two church properties on the future land use map as "neighborhood
center," preferring they be classified as residential or parks and open space given
realistic development constraints; and (2) questioned the necessity of listing the Village -
owned property at 205 South Willie Street as an opportunity site in the document. She
also reiterated a broader concern that progress should not be equated with
intensification of land use.
o Expressed supportforthe plan.
o Noted that any future changes to zoning or land use would still require action by the
board at that time.
Public Comment:
Steve Polit
601 N. Wilshire Drive
• Addressed the Board regarding one of the church properties designated as
"neighborhood center," raising concerns that the parcel lies entirelywithin the 100-year
flood zone, which he argued would preclude residential or commercial development.
Director Shallcross responded that flood zone constraints are addressed at the time of any
development application, and that the "neighborhood center" designation is intentionally flexible,
permitting parks, civic uses, and other non -intensive uses in addition to residential or light
commercial development.
Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Bill Grossi to adopt the ordinance:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Ordinance No. 6863
NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE
REQUIRED INTERIOR SIDE YARD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT409 HI LUSI AVENUE,
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-11-26)
Director Shallcross presented the petition for 409 Hi Lusi Avenue, in which the property owners
seek a conditional use to reduce the interior side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet, allowing them
to expand their single -car attached garage into a two -car attached tandem garage. The existing
garage was described as functionally undersized —too narrow to open car doors once a vehicle is
inside. The proposed reduction would result in a 40 percent encroachment below the required
setback.
Director Shallcross noted that no opposition was received from neighbors, and that the adjacent
neighbor had been working closely with the petitioner on grading and stormwater management,
which would improve drainage compared to current conditions. An existing nonconforming shed
on the property will be removed as part of the project.
Director Shallcross answered the Board's clarifying questions. The petitioner was present to answer
questions.
Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Bill Grossi, to waive the rule requiring two readings and
adopt the ordinance:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Ordinance No. 6864
8.2. 1 st reading of an ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A CAR WASH
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 EAST RAND ROAD, MOUNT PROSPECT,
ILLINOIS (PZ-13-26)
Mayor Hoefert announced that, at the petitioner's request, the item was deferred from the
evening's agenda and will be addressed at the Village Board meeting on November 4, 2026.
Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Terri Gens to continue the matter to the November 4, 2026 Village
Board meeting:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
8.3. 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, DIVISION 1, "BONDS,
SALARIES, INSURANCE AND MISCELLANEOUS", OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT
PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
Director of Human Resources Patti Anderson presented the first reading of an ordinance updating
elected official compensation, which had not been updated since 2001. Staff analyzed
comparable communities and applied Consumer Price Index (CPI) benchmarkingto arrive at
proposed compensation levels. The analysis indicated that had compensation been adjusted
incrementally with CPI since 2001, the mayor's salarywould currently be approximately $16,000,
and trustee salaries would be approximately $5,185 annually.
The proposed compensation under the ordinance would be $16,000 per year for the Mayor
(inclusive of the Liquor Commissioner stipend) and $6,000 per year for each Trustee. These rates
would not take effect until May2029, at which point they would be adjusted annually by the CPI.
Trustee Grossi proposed an amendment to specify that the CPI adjustment be computed as of
December 31 of the prior year, rather than leaving the monthly index figure open to interpretation,
in order to provide clarity and consistency for future automatic adjustments.
Mayor Hoefert acknowledged that no Board member serves for the compensation, but affirmed that
the increases are appropriate given the length of time since the last review, and that tying future
adjustments to the CPI eliminates the need for future action on this matter.
Motion by Bill Grossi, second by John Matuszak to approve the ordinance as amended to
compute C I Padjustments as of December 31 of the prior year and to waive the second reading:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen
Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Ordinance No. 6865
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
9.1. Motion to accept proposal from Studio 222 Architects of Chicago, Illinois to provide
design phase and construction phase architectural services for the renovation of the
Village Resource Center at 1601 East Algonquin Road for a cost not to exceed
$257,150.
Public Works Director Sean Dorsey presented a proposal to hire Studio 222 Architects for design
and construction administration services for the new Village Resource Center (VRC) renovation at
1601 East Algonquin Road.
The recently purchased 21,000-square-foot building will be renovated to accommodate the
renamed Village Resource Center (formerly the Community Connections Center), with space for
the library, Human Services, partner agencies, a community room and kitchen, a police
substation, a food pantry, and storage. Major work includes interior demolition, front fagade
modifications, and replacement of major building systems. Construction is estimated at
$7,000,000, with staff planning to reduce costs through in-house work, joint purchasing, and a
limited contractor scope. Studio 222's fee is $252,200, plus up to $4,950 for optional site visits,
for a total not to exceed $257,150. Bidding is anticipated in spring 2027, with construction
beginning in May 2027 and completion by the end of the year. The current CCC lease will be
extended to avoid any service interruption.
Board Comments:
• Expressed supportforthe project, notingthat itfulfilled a long -held goal.
• Noted a long-standing need for additional South Branch libraryspace; praised the
efficient and versatile layout.
• Highlighted the importance of staff's efforts to pursue grant fundingto offset project
costs.
• Confirmed the lease extension would prevent any disruption to services.
Public Comment:
Steve Polit
601 N. Wilshire Drive
• Supports the project, noting the proposal represents $87,000 less than the cost of a
recent monument sign expenditure.
Mayor Hoefert provided closing remarks, characterizing the VRC as a critical element of the
renaissance of South Mount Prospect.
Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to accept the proposal from Studio 222 Architects
for an amount not to exceed $257,150:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
9.2. As submitted
No additional items were presented.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Grossi reminded the public that Coffee with the Council is scheduled for Saturday,
October 10, at 9:00 am in the Farley Community Room at Village Hall.
Trustee Dante recognized Lemons of Love for their recent successful 5K Cancer Walk. Trustee
Dante thanked the organization's leadership and volunteers for their ongoing work supporting
cancer patients and their families.
ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee
Matuszak, seconded by Trustee Dante motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote,
the October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen M.Agoranos
Village Clerk