HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1989 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGUL~RHEETING OF
THE ~YOR~ND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE V~LL~GE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
OCTOBER 17v 1989
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 "Skip" Farley
Trustee Ralph Arthur
Trustee Mark Busse
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Leo Floros
Trustee George Van Geem
Trustee Wattenberg
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Floros. 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
October 3, 1989.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Pass: Floros, Van Geem
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, APPROVE BILLS
moved to approve the following list of bills:
General Fund $1,153,266
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 134,760
community Development Block Grant Fund 22,543
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 54,641
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 605,989
Parking System Revenue Fund 4,153
Risk Management Fund 89,721 ~
P.W. Facility Construction Fund A -
P.W. Facility Construction Fund B -
Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 36,951
Special Service Area Const. #5 -
Special Service Area Const. #6 -
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) 291
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987)
Corporate Purpose Improvement 1989 3,731
Debt Service Funds -
Flexcomp Trust Fund 4,133
Escrow Deposit Fund 30,464
Police Pension Fund 8,969
Firemen's Pension Fund 10,396
Benefit Trust Fund -
$2,159,936
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to
accept the financial report dated September 30, 1989,
subject to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HE~RD
FIRE PREVENTION Mayor Farley and Fire Chief Cavello presented awards
POSTER AWARDS to local school children, kindergarten through 8th
grade, who had drawn the winning posters.
JILL SUNQUIST Chief Cavello introduced Jill Sunquist who had won
the poster contest last year in her category and
whose poster was submitted to the State-wide
contest. Chief Cavello announced that Jill won
first place in the State's poster contest.
M~YOR'S REPORT
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Farley proclaimed October 31, 1989 as
HALLOWEEN Halloween (Trick or Treat Day) in the Village.
EMPLOYEE Mayor Farley and Fire Chief Cavello
RECOGNITION: acknowledged the following employees and
FIRE DEPT. presented Career Employees Certificates of Service.
Employee Years of Service
Marlene Hajek 15
Matthew Canning 15
Randy Cherwin 15
Kurt Straub 15
Mark Ceisel 15
Donald Burger 15
Brian Ipsen 15
Gary Klein 15
Phillip Moll 15
Mark Pope 15
Randy Werderitch 15
Thomas O'Neill 10
Michael Figolah 5
LIQUOR LICENSE: A request was presented from the new owners of
CLASS "R" PEPE'S Pepe's Restaurant, 208 E. Rand Road, to continue
208 E.RAND operation of the restaurant under the existing Class
"R" liquor license.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
to authorize the continuation of operation under the
existing Class "R" liquor license to the new owners
of Pepe's Restaurant, 208 East Rand Road.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran,
Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
AMEND CH. 17 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that
would create a vehicle sticker fee category for
privately owned school buses and establish a not-
for-profit category.
ORD. NO. 4101 Trustee FlorOs, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
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for passage of Ordinance No. 4101
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 17
ENTITLED "VEHICLE LICENSES"
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Floros, Van Geem Nays: Corcoran, Wattenberg
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ZBA 59-V-89, 1512 Larch Drive ZBA 59-V-89
The Petitioner is requesting variations to allow 1512 LARCHDR.
a 6 foot setback from the rear property line, instead
of the required 15 feet; a 6 foot side yard setback,
instead of the required l0 feet; a 4 foot high
fence instead of 4' 6" around an above-ground
swimming pool; and, to allow the above-ground pool
to be located one foot from the utility 9asement
instead of the required 15 feet. The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommended denial of these
requests by a vote of 4-0.
It was noted by the Petitioner that the since the
ZBA hearing he has been informed by the electric
company that the electric service line is not
located within the utility easement but is buried
on an angle in the rear yard. It was also noted
that the electric company representative stated
that the distance between the electric line and
the pool would present no danger.
Due to the fact that the location of the utility
easement is not as presented at the public
hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals
which may change the entire request, this
case was remanded back to the Zoning Board of
Appeals for consideration using the revised plans.
ZBA 60-SU-89 and ZBA 61-V-89, 2234 W. Linooln Street ZBA 60-SU-89
The Petitioner is requesting a special use to allow ZBA 61-V-89
a 3 car garage and variations to permit a garage 792 2234 W.LINCOLN
square feet in size rather than the permitted 600 sq.
ft. and to allow a 30 foot wide driveway instead of
21 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended
granting these requests by votes of 4-0.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning
Board of Appeals and grant the special use and
variations requested in ZBA 60-SU-$9 and ZBA 61-V-89.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at
the next meeting of the Village Board on November 8th.
ZBA 65-V-89, 214 North School Street ZBA 65-V-89
The Petitioner is requesting a variation to permit 214 N. SCHOOL
a 4 foot separation between the principle structure,
the home with room addition, and the existing
detached garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended granting this request by a
vote of 4-0.
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Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and grant the variation requested provided the
petitioner install fire rated drywall in the garage.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried,'
An Ordinance will be presented November 8th for first
reading.
MODIFICATIONS 1000 East Cardinal Lane
DEVELOPMENT CODE A request was presented for modifications from the
CHAPTER 16 Development Code for property located generally on
Cardinal Lane, west of Westgate Road. The subject
PATE'S property is the subject of a subdivision proposing 7
SUBDIVISION lots of record, 2 off Cardinal and a cul de sac with
5 lots off Wildwood.
The Petitioner is requesting the elimination of the
requirement for sidewalks on the cul de sac and
reduction of lot depths on Lots 2, 3, 6 and 7. The
Plan Commission recommended granting these requests
by a vote of 7-0.
Idyl Nipper, 1220 Cardinal Lane, stated that while she
wasn't objecting to this proposal, neither she nor her
neighbors were informed of this meeting. It was
explained that no hearing is required which
necessitates publication or notification of residents
for requests for modifications for the Development
Code. It was also noted that the residents in that
area would expect Wildwood Lane, which is only 14 feet
wide, to be improved to a full width roadway.
Mayor Farley asked that the Petitioner defer this
matter to the November 8th meeting in order for
notification to be given to the residents within 250
feet of the subject parcel. This case will be
presented November 8th.
The Safety Commission had met and the following
requests were presented:
AMEND CH. 18 A request to prohibit left turns on eastbound Ivy Lane
BURNING BUSH & from southbound Burning Bush Lane was received from
IVY LANE residents of that area. It was the recommendation of
the Safety Commission that this request be approved by
a vote of 8-0.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Safety
Commission to prohibit left turns on eastbound Ivy
Lane from southbound Burning Bush.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented November 8th for first
reading.
AMEND CH. 18 Residents requested that right turns from Ivy Lane and
IVY & MOKI LANES Moki Lane on weekdays between, 4 PM and 6 PM, be
prohibited. Following discussion, the Safety
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Commission recommended by a vote of 8-0, to
prohibit left turns from northbound River Road
onto westbound Ivy Lane on weekdays between
4 PM and 6 PM.
Trustee Floros asked if the compromise solution to
this request was acceptable to the residents and
since that information was not available, Mayor Farley
suggested the matter be continued to the next meeting
on November 8th.
The Safety Commission considered a request from AMEND CH. 18
businessmen within the Kensington Center for Business STOP SIGNS
for STOP signs at the intersections of Feehanville ~3SINESSCENi'~/~
Drive/Business Center Drive/Lakeview Court and at DRIVE
Feehanville Drive and Business Center Drive. The
Safety Commission recommended approving these
requests by a vote of 8-0.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission
relative to STOP signs at Business Center Drive and
Feehanville Drive°
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented November 8th for first
reading.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented a request PROSPECT AVE
for change work order #1 for the Prospect Avenue IMPROVEMENT
improvement between Emerson and Main Streets. The CHANGE WORK
change requested will provide for an electric ORDER #1
control panel, wiring, photo cell, timer, and
concrete pad and will permit the Village to
centralize electrical service in and around
the project area, as well as eliminate the
overhead wiring.
The change work order #1 as presented would increase
the total cost for this project by $11,335 for a
total of $71,136.50.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to
~grant the change order #1 for the Prospect Avenue
improvement project and authorize an increase in the
project amount of $11,335.00.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Village Manager presented proposals for ELEVATED
consultants to cover the cost of inspecting the WATER TANK
elevated water tank at Northwest Highway &
Maple Street.
The proposals are as follows:
Tank Industry Consultants, Inc. $ 4,925
RJN Environmental Associates, Inc. $18,000
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TANK Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved
INDUSTRY to accept theproposal submitted by Tank Industry
CONSULTANTS,INC. Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $4,925 to
cover t~e costs for the engineering inspection of the
elevated water tank.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Corcoran, Floros
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: Arthur
Motion carried.
CAMP MC DONALD An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
ROAD authorize the jurisdictional transfer of Camp Mc D6nald
Road to the municipalities bordering that roadway.
Mount Prospect would accept that portion of Camp Mc
Donald Road between Wolf and River Roads.
Trustee Corcoran asked whether the Village should
accept all these jurisdictional transfers since those
roadways will become the responsibility of the Village.
Village Manager Dixon stated that there are additional
items to be worked out before the road is transferred
and requested the Board to withdraw this item from
consideration until those areas have been finalized.
WOLF ROAD An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
IMPROVEMENT authorize execution of a supplemental agreement between
the Village and the Illinois Department of
Transportation relative to the improvement of Wolf
Road. The Village has requested casing pipes be
installed under Wolf Road for future water main
connections.
Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to
waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corc6ran, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. NO. 4102 Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
for passage of ordinance No. 4102
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3918 AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF WOLF ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
~B~'Y OTHER BUBINESS
CHANGE MEETING Mayor FarleY stated that because the local school
DATE election will be held Tuesday, November 7th, the
regular meeting of the Village Board will be held on
Wednesday, November 8th.
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XECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved EXECUTIVE
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of SESSION:
discussing potential litigation. LITIGATION
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Board went into Executive Session at 9:37 P.M.
Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 10:27 P.M.
Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley
Trustee Arthur
Trustee Busse
Trustee Corcoran
Trustee Floros
Trustee Van Geem
Trustee Wattenberg
ADJOURN ADJOURN
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved
to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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