HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/1990 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MA¥ORAND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
December 4, 1990
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 Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Leo Floros
Trustee George Van Geem
Absent: Trustee Mark Busse
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Arthur. INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved APPROVE
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the MINUTES
Mayor and Board of Trustees held November 20, 1990.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, APPROVE BILLS
moved to approve the following list of bills:
General Fund $ 512,923
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 10,827
Community Development Block Grant Fund 9,254
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 10,622
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 98,552
Parking System Revenue Fund 881
Risk Management Fund 55,150
Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 15,698
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) -
Corporate Purpose Improvement 1990
Debt Service Funds -
Flexcomp Trust Fund
Escrow Deposit Fund 8,629
Police Pension Fund 39,549
Firemen's Pension Fund 55,464
Benefit Trust Funds
$ 874,180
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to
accept the financial report dated November 29, 1990,
subject to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AMD PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
HISTORICAL The Mount Prospect Historical Society President,
SOCIETY Dolores Haugh, and Museum Director, Michelle
PRESENTATIONS Oberly, presented plaques to representatives from
Mitsubishi, Cummins-Allison, and Cragin Federal
Savings to express appreciation for their
contributions to the Historical Society during the
year. The Historical Society's highest award, that
of Honorary Chair was presented to Jack Keefer,
George L. Busse, and Jay Fritz.
MAYOR'S REPORT
There was no discussion for the Mayor's Report.
OLD BUSINESS
SELL VILLAGE Sealed bids were opened November 6 for the sale of
PROPERTY: the Village owned vacant lot located at 443 West
443 W. RAND RD. Rand Road and were discussed at the previous Board
meeting on November 20, however, because three
Board members were absent, further discussion was
scheduled for this meeting. Bids were submitted
by Francis Cadillac, Inc. and Christian Jacobs.
Village Manager John Dixon recommended rejecting
both bids since neither was within 80% of the
appraised amount of $40,000.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Manager.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Van Geem,
Floros
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 78-A-90 ZBA 78-A-90, Text Amendment
AMEND CH. 14 An Ordinance was presented for second reading
RESIDENTIAL that would amend the text of Chapter 14,
CARE HOMES Zoning Ordinance, to permit group care homes
in all residential zoning districts, subject to
certain standards as to size and separation, rather
than a limited number in specified areas. The
Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approving the
proposed amendment by a vote of 6-0.
ORD. NO. 4255 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 4255.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS
OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
AMEND CH. 10 An Ordinance was presented for second reading
which would require placement of a Notice on any
establishment having had its business license and/or
liquor license suspended or revoked.
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Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 4256
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE ORD. NO. 4256
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 85-SU-90, 1002 North Prospect Manor ZBA 85-SU-90
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that 1002 North
would grant a Special Use to allow an oversized Prospect Manor
garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended
granting this request by a vote of 7-0.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
to waive the rule requiring two readings of an
Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur moved ORD. NO. 4257
for passage of Ordinance No. 4257
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1002 NORTH PROSPECT MANOR
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 87-V-90, 206 East Council Trail ZBA 87-V-90
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that 206 East
would grant variations to allow a 2.5 foot side Council Trail
yard rather than the required 6.5 feet, in order
to permit construction of a new garage and room
addition. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended
granting this request by a vote of 7-0.
Trustee Corcoran moved to waive the rule requiring
two readings of an Ordinance and was seconded by
Trustee Arthur.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, ORD. NO. 4258
moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4258
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 206 EAST
COUNCIL TRAIL
Upon roll call:~ Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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ZBA 88-V-90 ZBA 88-V-90, 911 South Elmhurst Road
911 SOUTH This Ordinance, presented for first reading, would
ELMHURST RD. grant a variation to allow a 40 foot wide driveway,
rather than the 21 feet permitted, in order to replace
an existing driveway and parking pad. The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommended granting this request
by a vote of 7-0.
The Petitioner was not present and there was no formal
request for waiving the second reading, therefore a
second reading will be held at the next Village Board
meeting on December 18.
ZBA 89-SU-90 ZBA 89-SU-90 and ZBA 90-V-90, 1910 West Golf Road
ZBA 90-V-90 An Ordinance was presented for first reading which
would grant a Special Use to permit a 3-car garage
and a variation to permit a 30 foot driveway. The
Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended granting this
request by a vote of 7-0.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
to waive the second reading of this Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
ORD. NO. 4259 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4259
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE AND
VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1910 WEST GOLF ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
AMEND CH. 18: An Ordinance was presented for second reading which
LEASED establishes a leased parking zone for a business on
PARKING ZONES East Prospect Avenue.
ORD. NO. 4260 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 4260
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 ENTITLED
"TRAFFIC CODE" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS
MUNICIPAL A Resolution was presented which would authorize
PARKING LOT execution of an agreement to govern the use of the
expanded municipal parking lot, incorporating that
portion owned by the Prospect Medical Center.
RES. NO. 50-90 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
for adoption of Resolution No. 50-90
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARKING PURPOSES
PERTAINING TO THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN
STREET AND BUSSE AVENUE
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Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
A Public Hearing was called by Mayor Farley
at 8:13 P.M., pursuant to proper legal notice
having been published on November 21, 1990,
in The Daily Herald, The Journal, and The
Mount Prospect Times, for the purpose of
presenting the Village's tax levies for 1990/91.
Mayor Farley gave a brief explanation of the need
for a property tax increase and then opened the floor
for discussion.
Robert Bush, Brentwood Subdivision, Frank Vlazny,
2103 Jody Court, and Don Harmon, 16 North William
Street, each expressed their concerns regarding
the proposed tax increase.
There being no further discussion on this subject,
Mayor Farley declared the Public Hearing closed
at 8:37 P.M.
An Ordinance to abate a part of the taxes levied ABATE TAXES:
for corporate and municipal purposes of the MUNICIPAL
Village for the year May 1, 1990 through April 30, PURPOSES
1991 was presented for second reading.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, ORD. NO. 4261
moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4261
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES
LEVIED FOR CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1990
AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1991
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance to abate a part of the taxes levied SPECIAL
for unlimited tax bonds of Special Service Areas SERVICE AREAS
1, 2, 5, and 6 of the Village of Mount Prospect #1, 2, 5, & 6
for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1990 and
ending April 30, 1991 was presented for second
reading.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, ORD. NO. 4262
moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4262
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES
LEVIED FOR UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA NUMBER 1, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
NUMBER 2, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 5,
AND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 6 OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1990 AND ENDING
APRIL 30, 1991
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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TAX LEVY An Ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of
taxes for the corporate and municipal purposes of the
Village for 1990/91 was presented for second reading.
ORD. NO. 4263 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 4263
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE
AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING MAY 1, 1990 AND ENDING
APRIL 30, 1991
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
TAX LEVY An Ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of
taxes for the municipal purposes of Special Service
Areas 1, 2, 5, and 6 of the Village for the fiscal
year May 1, 1990 through April 30, 1991 was
presented for second reading.
ORD. NO. 4264 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
for passage of ordinance No. 4264
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
ONE, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER TWO,
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE, AND
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1990 AND ENDING
APRIL 30, 1991
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
EMPLOYEE Village Manager John Dixon asked the Board to
ASSISTANCE reconsider the implementation of an Employee
PROGRAM Assistance Program on a one year trial basis.
Personnel Coordinator Donna Pike, and Mike
Garfield of CPC responded to questions from the
Board regarding this program, indicating that
this is a program designed to improve employee
performance through counseling for personal
problems.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Farley
asked that a vote be taken for acceptance of an
Employee Assistance Program.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros, Van Geem, Farley Nays: Arthur, Corcoran
Motion failed.
Trustee Van Geem left the meeting for a brief
period at this point in the meeting.
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A field change for the Courtesy Home Center FIELD CHANGE:
Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) was requested. COURTESY HOME
Mr. Dixon asked that the Board concur with the CENTER P.U.D.
Planning and Zoning staff in granting this request.
Trustee Corcoran moved to concur with the
recommendation of the Village Manager, and was
seconded by Trustee Arthur.
Bill Walters, 209 Neil Avenue, raised questions
about the proposed field change.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
for approval of this request.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Van Geem returned to the meeting.
A proposed agreement from R.J.N. Environmental STORM RELIEF
Associates, Inc. for a storm relief sewer on SEWER SYSTEM
WaPella between Central and Weller Creek was
presented, with a not-to-exceed amount of $44,579.
Mr. Dixon recommended acceptance of this proposal.
There was discussion among the Board members with
Trustee Arthur asking that careful attention be
given to recommendations by David Schein, a Mount
Prospect resident, employed by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
Mayor Farley called a meeting for Saturday,
December 8, to discuss the flooding problems,
with representatives from RJN being present.
Newt Hallman, Finance Commission member, had
comments but chose to express them at the
December 8 meeting.
Trustee Van Geem suggested that the December 8
meeting be televised.
Trustee Arthur asked that copies of the letter from
Mr. Schein be made available to the public prior to
the meeting and was assured by Mr. Dixon that they
would be available on December 5.
A request for pistol range repairs at Fire PISTOL
Station #2 was made following an injury sustained RANGE REPAIRS
by a Range Officer during a weapons practice
session in September.
An inspection conducted by Detroit Armor Corporation
revealed that both the bullet trap and the range
carriage were in need of repair.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
for the authorization of $6000 for pistol range
repairs.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Cor¢oran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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UMP A request for the replacement of high service
REPLACEMENT: pumps at Well 11 was made, as there is a crack
WELL 11 in the existing concrete floor. Greeley and
Hansen estimates the repair costs to be $25,000.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur,
moved to waive the rule requiring the public
bidding and authorize repairs to Well 11.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem
Nays: None
Motion carried.
POLICE The Village Manager stated that he had met with
FACILITY representatives of the Police Department to
to discuss temporary options for the green
building; more discussion is planned for a
future date.
EMPLOYEE Mr. Dixon reported that the first Employee
BENEFITS Benefits Fair was very successful with
FAIR approximately 100 employees attending on
December 4.
ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran,
moved to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 P.M.
Velma W. Lowe
Deputy Village Clerk
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