HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. COW Agenda 09/08/2009
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Meeting Location:
Mount Prospect Village Hall
50 South Emerson Street
Meeting Date and Time:
Tuesday, September 8,2009
7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Steven Polit
Mayor Irvana K. Wilks
Trustee Arlene Juracek
Trustee John Matuszak
Trustee Michael Zadel
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AUGUST 11, 2009
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS' ANNUAL REPORT
Chapter 5, Article III of the Municipal Code governs the duties of the Mount Prospect Board
of Fire and Police Commissioners. Each year the BOFPC is required to report on its activities
to the Village Board. Chairman George K. Busse will be present at the meeting to file his
report.
V. VIDEO GAMING DISCUSSION
Earlier this summer, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law House Bill 255 also known as the
Video Gaming Act. This Act allows certain liquor eslablishments to legally operate up to
five video gaming terminals whereby a patron of the establishment can place up to a $2.00
wager and receive a maximum $500.00 payout.
Only establishments that serve liquor by the drink are eligible to operate the terminals. There
are also certain geographic and interior physical limitations contained in the Act that would
render otherwise eligible establishments ineligible to operate the terminals. Of the 63 total
liquor licenses (including package goods licenses) approximately 35 establishments might
meet the requirements of the Act.
The Act provides that municipalities, who sanction video gaming terminals, may share in a
portion of the "tax" imposed by the State on net terminal income, in proportion to the tax
revenue generated within the municipality. The Act also allows a municipality to prohibit
video gaming terminals, either by ordinance or referendum; in which case there is no
revenue sharing.
A copy of the Act along with other pertinent material is provided. Appropriate staff will be
available to answer questions and facilitate discussion.
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VI. BOUTIQUE ELECTION DISCUSSION
Continuation of the May 26,2009 COW discussion.
The final amended copy of the 2009 Candidate's Gui::le was released September 29,2008.
The revisions to the 2009 Candidate's Guide which appeared to be in conflict with the
Village of Mount Prospect's long-standing election process created a number of concerns
regarding the Village's election process. While the Village made the final determination to
follow the revised procedures set forth by the State Board of Elections for the 2009 Elections,
the disparity generated by the procedural changes warranted further review of the Village's
policy and practice relative to the election process including nomination petitions and the role
of the "local election official"; the Village Clerk is the "local election office" for the Village of
Mount Prospect.
At this time, the Village Clerks office is seeking direction from the Village Board regarding
the scope of responsibilities beyond those established by the Illinois Election Code of the
"local election official" in the election process. As the Candidate's Guide directs potential
candidates to the Village Clerk for additional information, it would seem appropriate to
establish specific policies and practices for the Village Clerk as the "local election official."
While there are several options the Village Board may want to consider, the most essential
criteria will be the consistent application once the guidelines are in place.
Appropriate staff will be available to answer questions and facilitate discussion.
VII. MANAGER'S REPORT
. Status
VIII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION
PERSONNEL 51LCS 120/2 (c) (2) - Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its
employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more
classes or employees.
NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A
DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE
MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056, 847/392-6000,
EXTENSION 5327, TDD #847/392-6064
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