HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1990 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE i~YOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
APRIL 17t 1990
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley
Trustee Ralph Arthur
._ Trustee Mark Busse
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Leo Floros (arrived later)
Trustee George Van Geem
Trustee Theodore Wattenberg
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mayor Farley. INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, APPROVE
moved to approve the minutes of the regular MINUTES
meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
held April 3, 1990.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, APPROVE BII,T~
moved to approve the following list of bills:
_, General Fund $1,429,391
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 20,947
Community Development Block Grant Fund 40,843
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 212,551
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 341,849
Parking System Revenue Fund 5,576
Risk Management Fund 147,220
P.W. Facility Construction Fund A -
P.W. Facility Construction Fund B -
Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 15,807
Special Service Area Const. #5
Special Service Area Const. #6
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) 345
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987) -
Corporate Purpose Improvement 1990 -
Debt Service Funds 1,801
Flexcomp Trust Fund 10,971
Escrow Deposit Fund 4,979
Police Pension Fund
Firemen's Pension Fund
Benefit Trust Fund 28.72~
$2,2~; 008
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Van Geem
Nays: Wattenherg
Motion carried.
Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved
to accept the financial report dated March 31, 1990,
subject to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS ~ PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
SEAT BELT SAFETY Police Chief Pavlock, Officers John Dahlberg and Bill
POSTER AWARDS Roscop and Mayor Farley presented the winners of the
Seat Belt Safety Poster Awards to four 3rd grade
students from schools within the Village. The award
included a $50.00 gift certificate, compliments of the
Police Association, and a Plaque. The winners were:
Jonita Cutts, Lions Park School
Bridgett Grahn, St. Emily's School
Jamie Lyn Mc Gowan, Euclid School
Alex Rearick, Indian Grove School --
EARTH DAY Two students from St. Emily's School gave a brief
presentation on Earth Day and the various activities
being planned in recognition of that event on April 21
and 22.
RECALL ORDINANCE Paul Hoeffert requested the Board reconsider the
subject of adopting a Recall Ordinance. Mr. Hoeffert
suggested a draft ordinance be prepared incorporating
language that would prevent abuse of the intent of the
legislation.
MAYOR'S REPORT
PROCLAMATION Mayor Farley proclaimed April 22, 1990 as
GIRL SCOUT Girl Scout Leaders Day in the Village.
LEADERS DAY
AMEND CH.13 A request was submitted by Taquerla Fiesta Restaurant,
1802 South Elmhurst Road, to create a Class "W" liquor
TAQUERIA FIESTA license (beer and wine).
1802 S.ELMHURST
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
authorize the creation of a Class "W" liquor license.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, --
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented May 1st for first
reading.
OLD BUSINESS
PATE SUBDIVISION Pate Subdivision, Wildwood Lane
At the request of the Petitioner, the Ordinance
presented for second reading that would authorize
execution of a recapture agreement relative to the
development of the subject property was continued to
the next meeting on May 1st.
Mayor Farley stated that this is the final continuance
on this matter and if the Petitioner isn't ready to
proceed on May 1, the request must be resubmitted and
the Petitioner begin the process.
ZBA 17-SU-90 ZBA 17-SU-90, 2200 South Busse Road
2200 S.BUSSE RD An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
repeal Ordinance No. 3656 and grant a Special Use in
the nature of a Planned Unit Development to permit a --
light industrial condominium complex comprised of 5
units. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended
granting this request by a vote of 6-0.
This Ordinance will be presented May 1st for second
reading.
ZBA 14-V-90 ZBA 14-V-90, 910 Owen
910 S. OWEN An Ordinance was presented for 1st reading that would
grant variations to allow a 24 foot wide driveway for
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a one-car garage, instead of the permitted
15 feet; to allow a zero foot setback for a
parking pad; and, to allow 37% impervious
coverage in the front yard instead of
the permitted 35%. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended granting these variations by a vote
of 4-0.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur,
moved to waive the rule requiring two readings
of an Ordinance.
upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, ORD. NO. 4169
moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4169
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 910 NORTH OWEN STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 18-V-90, 7 South Edward Street ZBA 18-V-90
An Ordinance was presented for first reading
that would grant variations to permit a 4 foot
separation between the existing garage and a
.-- proposed room addition, instead of the required
l0 foot separation, and to allow 47.5% lot
coverage, which is an area approximately 200 square
feet larger than the permitted 45%. The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommended granting the variation
to permit the separation between buildings by a vote
of 5-0 but to deny the increased lot coverage by a
vote of 3-2.
It was noted that the proposed Ordinance includes
the requirement that fire-rated drywall must be
installed in the garage on the wall closest to the
proposed room addition.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
to waive the rule requiring two readings of an
Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved ORD.NO. 4170
for passage of Ordinance No. 4170
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7 SOUTH EDWARD STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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ZBA 19-V-90 ZBA 19-V-90, 1411 Circle Drive
1411 CIRCLE An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
grant variations to allow an accessory structure 400
square feet in size instead of the permitted 120 square
feet, and a variation to permit a 12 foot high shed
instead of the permitted 10 foot height. The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommended.granting this request by
a vote of 5-0.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded Trustee Arthur, moved to
waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Van Geem, .Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD.NO. 4171 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4171
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1411 CIRCLE'DRIVE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 21-V-90 ZBA 21-V-90, 301 East Rand Road
301 E. RAND ROAD An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
grant variations to allow a 7,200 square foot building
to house no more than 5 tenants. The Ordinance also
grants a front yard building setback of 18 feet,
instead of the required 30 feet along Highland Avenue;
a 10 foot rear yard building setback instead of the
required 20 feet; a zero foot setbacks instead of the
required 20 feet when adjacent to residential property
and 30 feet from a right-of-way; and, to waive the
requirement for a 12' x 35' loading dock. The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommended denying these requests by
a vote of 2-3.
This Ordinance will be presented May 1st for second
reading.
ZBA 22-V-90 ZBA 22-V-90, 2100 South Elmhurst Road
2100 S.ELMHURST An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
ROAD grant variations to permit a parking lot and driveway
aisle setback of zero feet instead of the required 30
feet along Midway Drive and to allow a maximum building
height of 35' 6", excluding the light well, instead of
the permitted 30 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended granting these requests by a vote of 5-0.
The Petitioner stated that these variations are being
requested in order to construct a Park National Bank
facility at this location.
This Ordinance will be presented May 1st for second
reading.
Trustee Floro~ arrived at this point in the meeting.
AMEND CH. 8 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that
REAL ESTATE would amend Article VIII of Chapter 8 of the
TRANSFER TAX Village Code. The proposed amendment includes
increasing the Real Estate Transfer Tax from $1.00 per
$1,000 selling price to $3.00 per $1,000 and to provide
a rebate of $2.00 per $1,000 for single family
residents buying and selling in Mount Prospect.
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Several real estate agents and/or members of the
audience spoke in opposition to the proposed increase
of the Real Estate Transfer Tax.
Trustee Floros made a motion to reduce the proposed
increase from $3.00 to $2.00 per $1,000. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to
amend the Ordinace to apply the $2.00 rebate to
commercial as well as single family dwelling units.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Floros
Nays: Arthur, Corcoran, Van Geem,
Wattenberg, Farley
Motion failed.
Trustee Wattenberg suggested the subject be placed
on the ballot for referendum.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved ORD.NO. 4172
for passage of Ordinance No. 4172, which Ordinance
will increase the Real Estate Transfer Tax paid by
the purchaser to $3.00 per $1,000 selling price
and provide for a rebate of $2.00 for single family
dwelling units.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER $ (REAL ESTATE
TRANSFER TAX) OF THE VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Van Geem,
Wattenberg, Farley
Nays: Busse, Floros
._ Motion carried.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading that AMEND CH. 11
would amend Chapter 11. The proposal is to increase TOBACCO
the licensing fee for a cigarette vending machine V~NDINGMAf~INE
from $50.00 per year to $150.00.
A representative of A & H Vending expressed his
opposition to this increase, noting that it is his
experience that minors do not purchase cigarettes
from a vending machine due to the higher prices.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved ORD.NO. 4173
for passage of Ordinance No. 4173
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE VILLAGE
CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem
Nays: Wattenberg
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
.-- ZBA 5-Z-90, 6-SU-90, 7-V-90, 400 East Rand Road ZBA 5-Z-90
The Petitioner is requesting an amendment to the ZBA 6-SU-90
Comprehensive Plan to reflect multi-family use ZBA 7-V-90
instead of the existing designation of commercial 400 E. RAND RD
use. The Petitioner is also requesting a
modification from the Development Code to permit
a detention basin closer to the buildings than
the permitted 75 feet. The Plan Commission
recommended granting these requests by votes of 6-0.
Also requested is re-zoning from R-1 (Single-family)
to R-3 (Multi-family); a Special Use in the nature
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of a Planned Unit Development in order to construct 24
townhouses (resulting in 8.8 dwelling units per acre);
and, a variation to allow a 10 foot setback from the
cul de sac bulb to the property line, rather than the
required 20 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended granting these requests by votes of 6-0.
It was noted that the Petitioner has reduced his
request from 24 units to 22 units in order to provide
for adequate water detention. The proposed development
would be built on 2.7 acres.
Trustee Van Geem expressed his opinion that the plan
should be amended to increase the open green space and
remove the quest parking spaces provided through the
development.
It. was explained that the street/cul de sac would
remain a private roadway under the control and
maintenance'of a homeowners association.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission
to amend the Comprehensive Plan to reflect multi-family
dwelling units on the subject property.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: Van Geem
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented on May 1st for first
reading.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission
and grant the modification from the Development Code
and permit a detention area within 75 feet of a
building.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: Van Geem
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented on May 1st for first
reading.
Barbara Phillips, 516 Eastman Court, requested
information about the proposed development, including
assurance that the single family homes on Eastman and~
Hill Street would not be affected by run-off storm
water and a 6 foot high~ fence would separate the
properties.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board and
Appeals and grant the re-zoning being the subject of
ZBA 5-Z-90, in order to construct 22 townhomes.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
.Nays: Van Geem
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented on May 1st for first
reading.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
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Appeals and grant the Special Use in the nature of
a Planned Unit Development being the subject of
ZBA 6-SU-90.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: Van Geem
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented on May 1st for first
reading.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
concur.with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and grant the variation requested in
ZBA 7-V-90.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: Van Geem
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented on May 1st for first
reading.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that FOREST AVE.
would accept the dedication of 9 feet of property DEDICATION
from School District 214 for the improvement of
Forest Avenue between Kensington and Memory Lane.
It is the intention of the Village to improve this
section of Forest Avenue, to provide storm water
mains and curbs, in an effort to better control the
run-off from the school district property. A bid
for the actual improvement of Forest Avenue is on
the agenda under the Village Manager's Report.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved PLAT OF
to waive the rule requiring two readings of an DEDICATION
Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved ORD.NO. 4174
for passage of Ordinance No. 4174 and to authorize
the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature
on the Plat of Dedication of a portion of land for
Forest Avenue.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A Resolution was presented that would authorize the EXECUTIVE
release of certain minutes taken during Executive SESSION
Sessions. MINUTES
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved RES.NO. 17-90
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for. passage of Resolution 17-90
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF
SPECIFIED MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried. --
TCI, INC. A Resolution was presented that would acknowledge
(CABLE TV) a violation of the Franchise Agreement between TCI of
VIOLATION Illinois and the Village. TCI did not provide services
to a customer at 1350 West Northwest Highway on a
timely basis. The proposed Resolution acknowledges the
violation, however, it waives the $3,000 fine assessed
by the Village.
Jim Mitchell, representing TCI, requested the Board to
consider the proposed Resolution and waive the fines
previously assessed.
RES.NO. 18-90 Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved
for passage of Resolution No. 18-90
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING A VIOLATION OF
THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BY TCI OF ILLINOIS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
CABLE TV A Resolution was presented that would establish
HEARING PROCESS a hearing procedure for violations of the franchise
agreement by a cable television franchise operator.
At the request of Mr. Mitchell, this Resolution will
be presented May 1st for consideration in order to
provide TCI an opportunity to review the proposed
hearing procedures.
BIDS: VZLL~GE F~%NAGER,S REPORT
MELAS PARK Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented the
DETENTION/STORM following bid results for detention/storm water
WATER improvement. It was noted that this improvement will
redirect water run-off from the Public Works Facility.
The bids are as follows:
Bidder Amount
Martam Construction, Inc. $ 89 420.00
William J. Olson $ 95 280.45
Vincent DiVito, Inc. $ 96 256.00
Suburban General Construction,Inc. $ 97 855.25
American Cutting Systems, Inc. $111 375.00
Roselle & Assoc. Inc. $167 605.00
Several Trustees expressed their concern that the total
involvement and.commitment of both the Mount Prospect
and Arlington Heights Park Districts is not known and
they are reluctant for the Village to continue spending
money to improvement Melas Park without a commitment
from the Park Districts.
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There was discussion to delay a vote on this bid until
the two Park Districts reduce their overall plan for
Melas Park to writing.
Mayor Farley stated that approving this bid and
providing this drainage from the Public Works Facility
would in no way affect the development of Melas Park
by the Park Districts.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Van Geem,' moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Villaqe Manager
and accept the low bid submitted by Martam Construction
for the detention/storm water improvement at Melas Park.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Wattenberg
NAYS: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Motion failed.
The following bids were received for water main WATER MAIN
replacement of 920 feet on Council.Trail between REPLACEMENT
Route 83 and Hi Lusi and 1,000 feet on Oak Street
between Gregory Street and Forest Avenue:
Bidder Amount
Glenbrook Excavating $124,390.00
Vincent DiVito, Inc. $126,497.00
Martam Construction $133,431.00
Joel Kennedy Construction $137,593.00
Vian Construction Company $141,867.25
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved GLENBROOK
to accept the low bid submitted by Glenbrook EXCAVATING
Excavating in the amount of $124,390.00 for the
water main replacement program.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The following bids were received for the general RESURFACING
maintenance/resurfacing program: PROGRAM
Bidder Amount
Allied Asphalt Paving Co. $262,174.35
Arrow Road Construction Co. $267,999.97
Palumbo Bros. Inc. $273,981.29
American Asphalt & Seal Coating $303,180.84
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the administration
and accept the low bid submitted by Allied Asphalt
Paving Co. in the amount of $262,174.35 for the
general maintenance/resurfacing program and that the
motion also include authorization an expenditure not
to exceed $525,000 for both resurfacing program and
the curb and gutter replacement (the next item on
the agenda) program.
Upon roll call.: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, VanoGeem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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CURB & GUTTER The following bids were received for the general
maintenance/curb and gutter replacement program:
Bidder Amount
F & V Cement $196 268.25
Trialta Construction $198 044.30
M & A Cement Work $210 947.00
August Contractors $227 615.10,
Kings-Point Gen. Cement' $230 580.00
Schroeder & Schroeder $238 536.75
J & J Newell Concrete $239 204.50
Globe Constr/~ction · $240 116.25
C-A Construction $241,299.50
· Incorrect unit price format, invalid bid.
F & V CEMENT Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the administration
and accept the low bid submitted by F & V Cement in the
amount of $196,268.25 for the curb and gutter
replacement program and that the motion also include
authorization of an expenditure not to exceed $525,000
for both the resurfacing program (the previous motion)
and this curb and gutter replacement program.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
FOREST AVENUE The following bids were received for the Forest
IMPROVEMENT Avenue improvement, between Kensington and Memory Lane.
This includes the improvement of Forest Avenue to
include the additional 9 feet in width, as dedicated
to the Village by School District 214. The request for
bids included 3 options: aggregate base course; P.C.
concrete base course and P.C. concrete base course
high early strength.
Proposal #1: Aggregate Base Course
Bidder Amount
Kings Point General Cement $263,229.00*
Arrow Road Construction $270,289.00
Proposal #2: P.C. Concrete Base Course
Bidder Amount
Kings Point General Cement $284,282.00*
Triggi Construction $332,983.00
Prosposal #3: P. C. Concrete Base Course- High Early
Strength
Bidder Amount
Kings Point General Cement $292,214.00,
Triggi Construction $357,783.00
· It was noted that since Motor Fuel Tax funds are
funding this project the contractor must meet IDOT
qualifications; Kings Point General Cement has not
been pre-qualified by IDOT.
It was also noted that the bids were advertised with
these options due to the request of Trustee Van Geem's
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interest in testing the durability of concrete
versus asphalt. Because Forest Avenue isn't a
full width street and it will not have the normal
amount of usage, it was recommended that this
roadway not be used as a test site.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved ARROW ROAD
to concur with the recommendation of the administration
and accept the low bid submitted by Arrow Road
Construction for Proposal #1 in the amount of
$270,289.00 for the improvement of Forest Avenue
between Kensington and Memory.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The following bids were received for the Lincoln Street LINCOLN ST.
bridge rehabilitation, based on closing Lincoln Street'
to all traffic during the improvement:
Bidder Amount
Albin Carlson & Co. $65,900.00
Vincent DiVito $68,738.00
R & W Clark Construction $71,970.00
Kustom Construction $75,585.00
Alliance Contractors $79,335.45
Accu-Paving Co. $99,892.50
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to ALBIN CARLSON
concur with the recommendation of the Village Manager & CO.
and accept the low bid submitted by Albin Carlson &
Co. in the amount of $65,900.00 for the rehabilitation
of the Lincoln Street bridge.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A recommendation was presented to authorize extension WATER METERS
of the existing contract with Badger Meter Company for
another year for the purchase of approximately 1,000
water meters, at a cost not to exceed $70,000.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved BADGER WATER
to concur with the recommendation of the administration METERS
and extend the existing contract with Badger Water
Meters for the purchase of water meters not to exceed
$70°000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Farley called a public hearing to order, called PUbLIC HEARING:
pursuant to proper legal.notice having been published 1990/91BUDGET'
in the Mount Prospect Herald on April 5, 1990, which
public hearing was for the purpos~ of considering
adoption of the annual fiscal year budget for 1990/91.
The Public Hearing was called to order at 10:22 P.M.
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Trustee Floros requested the Board to consider laying
off 6 firefighters who were hired in anticipation of
Mount Prospect assuming the responsibility of providing
fire and paramedic service to the Elk Grove Rural Fire
Protection District. It was noted that the Court has
nullified the Agreement between the Fire Protection
District and the Village.
Mayor Farley stated that the number of firefighters
would be reduced by attrition.
There being no further discussion on the adoption of
the budget, Mayor Farley declared the Public Hearing
closed at 10:34 P.M.
ORD.NO. 4175 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4175
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1990/91
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
SEWER REHAB Mr. Dixon presented a request for a change order to
CHANGE ORDER increase the contract amount with Joel Kennedy
Construction by an amount not to exceed $19,000.00 in
order to make specified repairs to sanitary sewers.
JOEL KENNEDY Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
CONSTRUCTION CO. concur with the recommendation of the administration
by authorizing an increase in the contract amount with
Joel Kennedy Construction of $19,000.00 to repair
specified sanitary sewer mains.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
EUCLID LAKE A request was presented from the Homeowners Association
VILLAS TOWNHOMES known as Euclid Lake Villas, located at Euclid Avenue
EUCLID & WHEELING and Wheeling Road, to permit the construction of chain
link fences around the perimeter of the backyards.
These complex consists of 47 townhomes and the
Homeowners Association Board members stated that the
3 or 4 foot high fences will give the unit owners an
opportunity to have some privacy as well protecting
their gardens.
Trustee Van Geem asked the President of the Homeowners
Association to distribute flyers to the membership in
an effort make everyone aware of the proposed
improvement.
This request will be presented at the next meeting of
the Village Board on May 1st for a final decision.
PARKWAY Village Manager Dixon stated that due to the wet spring
IMPROVEMENTS the parkway improvement program has been delayed.
ASSISTANT Mr. Dixon also stated that he would be in a position
MANAGER to offer the position of Assistant Village Manager in
a week or so.
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Trustee Floros stated that he would like the Board ELIMINATE
members to consider laying off 6 firefighters, since 6 FIREFIGB'~'~S
the Court has ruled that the Agreement between Elk
Grove Rural Fire Protection District invalid and
it appears Mount Prospect will not be providing
emergency services to that area.
It was noted that the additional personnel should
reduce the amount of money spent on overtime and
members of the Board expressed their desire to
wait and see if indeed that was the case.
Mayor Farley stated that these men have been trained,
at great expense to the Village, and that over a period
of time natural attrition will reduce the number of
ranks of the Fire Department, and he recommends the
Board not consider any action to reduce the number
of sworn firefighters.
A majority of the Board concurred with the statements
of Mayor Farley.
Trustee Van Geem suggested that the Board review the
overtime over the next few months and if necessary
the taxes can be abated later in the year.
Trustee Floros stated that he would like the Board
to consider action on this matter at a Committee of
the Whole meeting in the near future.
The Mayor and Board expressed their appreciation to
Dave Jepson, Finance Director, and the staff for all
the work done in preparing the budget.
The subject of Schoenbeck Road improvement was brought SCHOENBECK RD
~ up and the question was raised as to who was IMPROVEMENT
responsible for this improvement. Mr. Dixon stated
that the developer was doing approximately 50% of
the work and the Village will be responsible for
thebalance. The improvement will be done with both
parties cooperating with each other.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved EXECUTIVE
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of SESSION:
discussing potential litigation. POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried.
The Board went into Executive Session at 11:00 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 11:32 P.M.
Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley
Trustee Arthur
Trustee Busse
Trustee Corcoran
Trustee Floros
Trustee Van Geem
""" Trustee Wattenberg
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
to authorize the administration~o have an appeal filed
in both the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District
and the south Busse Road disconnect law suits.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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DJOURN Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to
adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:34 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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