HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1989 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
August 1, 1989
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald "Skip" Farley
Trustee Ralph Arthur
Trustee Mark Busse
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Leo Floros, arrived late
Trustee Wattenberg
Absent: Trustee George Van Geem
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Corcoran. INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, APPROVE MINUTES
moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held
July 18, 1989.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Floros arrived at this point in the meeting.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, APPROVE BILLS
moved to approve the following list of bills:
General FuDd $ 590,478
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 227
Community Development Block Grant Fund 6,433
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 10,701
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 158,450
Parking System Revenue Fund 42,230
Risk Management Fund 48,637
P.W. Facility Construction Fund A -
P.W. Facility Construction Fund B -
Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 8,757
Special Service Area Const. #5 -
Special Service Area Const. 96 -
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) 54,307
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987) 217,000
Corporate Purpose Improvement 1989 1,803
Debt Service Funds -
Flexcomp Trust Fund -
Escrow Deposit Fund 76,597
Police Pension Fund 41,604
Firemen's Pension Fund 46,627
Benefit Trust Fund -
$1,303,853
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
C0MMUNIC~TIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
BOY SCOUT TROOP Mayor Farley introduced Boy Scout Troop 167 in the
167 audience. These young men are in the process of
earning their Citizenship Badge.
VARIATION: Mr. Halek, 808 Edgewood Lane, stated that he had
808 EDGEWOOD been granted a variation several months ago to
construct a 4-car garage with a driveway 45 feet --
wide. Mr. Halek stated that the architect had not
indicated a decorative wall that extended out from
the new garage by 4 feet on the original plan and
in order to have a finished look to the project, he
would like to extend the driveway the additional 4
feet to the edge of the decorative wall, which is
in place.
It was noted that the variation granted a 45 foot
wide driveway and staff could not permit the
additional 4 feet without going through the process
of securing an additional variation. Mr. Halek
stated that the concrete is scheduled to be poured
in the next few days and the process of Obtaining
a variation would take 3 months.
There was discussion as to whether this request
coul~ be considered as a field chanqe, however the
Village Manager stated that field c~anges can only
be granted in conjunction with a Planned Unit
Development.
It was the consensus of the Board that they had no
objection to the additional 4 foot width of the
driveway, especially considering the fact that the --
subject property is a very large lot and the
structure is set back from the road at least 40
feet, however, the resident should go through the
variation process in order to have the 49 foot wide
driveway a matter of official record.
Mr. Ray Fritz, 804 Edgewood, requested the Board to
grant this request, stating that the addition is an
asset to the neighborhood.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
to permit Mr. Halek to proceed with this project at
the 49 foot driveway width at his own risk and that
he should file the necessary paperwork in order to
apply for a hearing before the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORT
CLASS "W" An Ordinance was presented for first reading that
ROSATI'S would create one additional Class "W" liquor license
1629 S. BUSSE RD for Rosati's Pizza, 1629 South Busse'Road, and one
CLASS "R" additional Class "R" liquor license for Crossroads
CROSSROADS Restaurant, 1800 S. Elmhurst Road.
AMEND CH. 13 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
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to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved ORD.NO. 4079
for passage of Ordinance No. 4079
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A request was presented for the creation of a Class "W" CLASS "W"
liquor license for the Mr. Beef & Pizza, LIQUOR
1796 South Elmhurst Road. LICENSE:
MR. BEEF
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved 1796 ELMHURST
to authorize the creation of a Class "W" liquor
license for Mr. Beef & Pizza, 1796 S. Elmhurst Road.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the
next meeting of the Village Board on August 15th.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
ZBA 39-V-89, 1813 Maya Lane ZBA 39-V-89
The Petitioner is request a variation to allow 1813 MAYA LN
a front yard setback of 10 feet, rather than the
required 30 feet, in order to have a parking pad.
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting
this request by a vote of 6-0.
It was noted by staff that the subject property has
a couple of large spruce trees which will screen
this parking pad.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board
of Appeals and grant the variation requested in
ZBA 39-V-89.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at
the next meeting on August 15th.
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ZBA ~1-SU-89 & ZBA 41-SU-89 and ZBA 42-V-89, Kathcon Subdivision
ZBA 42-V-89 Bonita, east of Busse Road
The Petitioner is requesting Special Uses to permit
to allow garages on Lots 2, 3, 5 and 8 to be 750 sq.
ft. in size and Lots 1 and 9 to allow garages 650 sq.
ft. in size. Variations are also requested to permit
driveway widths of 30 feet on all these lots, rather
than the permitted maximum width of 21 feet. The
Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these
requests by a vote of 6-0. --
It was noted that these variations had been granted
last year, however, the one year effective date for the
variations had expired. This subdivision is currently
under construction and the developer is requesting the
variations based on the belief that the eventual
purchasers will want 3 car garages.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to grant the requests in ZBA 41-SU-89 and ZBA 42-V-89.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Ordinances will be presented for first readings at the
next meeting on August 15th.
SUBURBAN A Resolution was presented that would authorize the
PRIMARY HEALTH the Village to enter into an Agreement for primary
CARE PROGRAM health care.
It was noted that $13,000 of Community Development --
Block Grant Funds will be allocated to this program,
which will provide health care for those residents with
a low to moderate income or for those who do not
receive health care services through their employer.
RES.NO. 34-89 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for
passage of Resolution No. 34-89
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
AND THE SUBURBAN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE COUNCIL, INC.
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PRIVATE A request was presented to accept the private
IMPROVEMENTS improvements installed in conjunction with the OLD
ORCHARD development of Old Orchard Colony Country, Phase I.
COLONY COUNTRY
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
accept the private improvements installed in
conjunction with the Old Orchard Colony Country,
Phase I.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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VILL~GE NANAGER~S REPORT
Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented bid BIDS:
results.
Bids were received for catch basin and inlet repairs CATCH BASIN
as follows: ~ INLET REPAIR
Bidder Amount
Artley Paving & Contracting Corp. $29,052.50
Martam Construction Co. $32,375.00
Ed Pontarelli Construction Co. $62,505.00
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to ARTLEY PAVING
concur with the recommendation of the administration
and accept the low bid submitted by Artley Paving &
construction in the amount of $29,052.50 for the
catch basin and inlet repairs.
Upon roll call: Ayes: ArthUr, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The following bid results were presented for the HALMATRO
purchase of one Halmatro rescue tool: RESCUE TOOL
Bidder Amount
A.E.C, Fire Equipment $ 8,930.00
Alexis $10,049.58
Halmatro $10,260.00
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved A.E.C.FIRE
to concur with the recommendation of the administration EQUIPMENT
and accept the low bid of $8,930.00 submitted by
A.E.C. Fire Equipment for the purchaseof one Halmatro
rescue tool.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Arthur noted that the Mount Prospect Rotary Club
is conducting a fund raiser in order to raise the
sufficient money to donate a second Halmatro tool to the
Fire Department.
The following bids were received for the improvement of PROSPECT AVE.
Prospect Avenue between School and Edward Streets at a IMPROVEMENT
width of 31 feet:
Bidder Amount
Martam Construction Co. $382,810.00
-Szabo Paving & Construction Co. $385,092.00
Plote, Inc. $415,656.75
Arrow Road Construction $444,610.35
There'had been discussion at the last Board meeting as
to the possibility of improving Prospect Avenue to a width
capable of providing parking.
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Chuck Bencic, Director of Inspection Services and
Engineering, presented drawings showing the
configuration of Prospect Avenue at 31 feet with no
parking 41 feet with on-street parking and at 51 feet
without parking but with a center median.
It was the consensus of opinion that the option with
a median would not be one of the options. --
Mr. Bencic stated that approximately 65 spaces would
be created if the roadway was improvement to the 41'
width.
Trustee Corcoran stated that if a parking meter master
box was provided and a reasonable fee charged, possibly
$1.50, the Village would make money during the
projected 20 year life of the roadway.
Trustee Busse expressed concern relative to providing
parking to non-residents and the fact that commuters
may not be willing to walk the distance from the
parking spaces to the train.
It was noted by the administration that the bids
presented were based on the 31' width, not the 41'
proposed by the Board. The low bidder had been
contacted and he is willing to extend the line items
to the 41' width, which would result in the revised
amount of $456,240.00.
A representative from Szabo Paving & Construction
Company stated that he protests the Village awarding
this contract to Martam due to the fact that the total --
dollar amount was higher than he bid at the opening.
Village Manager Dixon stated that Martam had not
included an item in his bid however, when the omission
was pointed out to Martam by staff, representatives of
Martam Construction stated that they would honor the
bid at the amount submitted.
MARTAM CONSTR. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to
accept the bid submitted by Martam Construction in the
amount of $456,240.00 for the improvement of Prospect
Avenue at 41 feet wide from School to Edward Streets.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Wattenberg
Nays: Busse
Motion carried.
V & G BLDG. Village Manager Dixon noted that the Village has
25-31 S.MAIN ST completed the transaction to purchase the property
commonly known as 25 - 31 South Main Street (presently
housing V & G Printers). Plans are being drawn for the
demolition of the buildings and reconfiguration of the
municipal lot to provide for the additional parking --
spaces that will be provided.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
PAUL WATKINS Village Manager Dixon presented an item not listed on
RETIREMENT the agenda, namely a Resolution regarding Firefighter
BENEFITS Paul Watkins.
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Mr. Dixon noted that due to the State of Illinois
objecting to Paul Watkins being a member of the
Mount Prospect Firemens Pension Fund, because
he was over the maximum age of 35 when he became
a member of the Pension Fund, the Pension Fund
Board had voted to remove Paul Watkins from
their Pension Fund.
In 1978 the Village passed an Ordinance authorizing
the establishment a special account for depositing
the contributions of Paul Watkins, assuring Paul
Watkins that the Village would guarantee benefits
would be paid to him.
The Firemens Pension Board has removed Paul Watkins
from the Pension Fund, pursuant to direction of the
Village Attorney and State of Illinois, Department
of Insurance.
An actuarial firm has been retained by the Firemens
Pension Board to determine the total contributions
of Paul Watkins into the Firemens Pension Fund and
computing those amounts, along with the contributions
of the Village for Paul Watkins as a member of the
Fund, plus interest on those monies. It has been
estimated by the actuarial firm that $311,000 would
fund the benefits to be paid to Paul Watkins and his
beneficiary for ~pr~imately 20 years.
The proposal is for the Firemens Pension Fund to
consider withdrawing that amount from the
Pension Fund giving that amount to the Village
and the Village depositing those funds in a special
account for appropriate distribution to Paul Watkins.
A Resolution was presented by the Village Manager
which would establish the Village Board's intention
to return any monies left in the special Paul
Watkins account to the Firemens Pension Fund at such
time as both Paul and his beneficiary pass away.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved RES.NO. 35-89
for passage of Resolution No. 35-89
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETURN OF ANY EXCESS
FUNDS IN THE PAUL WATKINS SPECIAL ACCOUNT TO
THE MOUNT PROSPECT FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Wattenberg requested information as to the
status of the law suit dealing with the altercation
involving several police officers. Trustee
Wattenberg asked if the Village has been sued by
the individuals the police were attempting to
arrest. Also, Trustee Wattenberg requested
information as to the possible recruitment of
Court Watchers.
Trustee Corcoran stated that he had the opportunity
to ride along with a police officer for an entire
shift and he Was very impressed by the effectiveness
of the Police Department.
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OVEkNOR'S Trustee Busse complimented the Human Service Division,
HOMETOWN AWARD: Network 50 program, on receiving the Governors Hometown
NETWORK 50 Award. It was noted that Nancy Morgan will be
PROGRAM presenting that award to the Village at the August
15th meeting.
ADJOURN
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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