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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1989 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT NOVEMBER 21s 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 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 November 8, 1989. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corc0ran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $1,175,842 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 430,498 Community Development Block Grant Fund 87,856 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 52,788 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 321,529 Parking System Revenue Fund 1,185 Risk Management Fund 51,150 PoW. Facility Construction Fund A - P.W. Facility Construction Fund B - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 29,112 Special Service Area Const. #5 - Special Service Area Const. #6 - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987) - Corporate Purpose Improvement 1989 8,137 Debt Service Funds 3,644 Flexcomp Trust Fund 4,376 Escrow Deposit Fund 41,984 Police Pension Fund - Firemen's Pension Fund - Benefit Trust Fund - $2,208,101 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg stated that he has not received an answer to his question regarding legal expenses involved with the balefill issue and therefore could not vote to pay the bills. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to accept the financial report dated October 31, 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 PROSPECT MANOR Charles Petersen, 606 Prospect Manor, stated that SEWERS some months ago there was discussion as to the Village restricting sewer Connections to this particular area. It was his understanding that someone from the Village would get back to him and as yet he has not been contacted. Mayor Farley stated that this issue is still under consideration and the Village would get in touch with Mr. Peterse~ when the final determination has been made. MAYORtS REPORT AMEND CH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for 2nd reading that BEER GARDENS would establish regulations governing the operations of beer gardensJ This matter has been discussed at various meetings with specific neighborhoods and proposes the reduction in hours of operation in phases. It was requested by the Chamber of Commerce that this matter be held over for a short period of time so that they could review the regulations proposed and how it would effect its members. Mayor Farley requested the Board to defer this matter to their January 16th meeting. Mr. Levin, representing the Crystal Towers Condominium residents expressed their opposition to the request for deferral. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to concur with the request to defer action on the Ordinance regulating beer .gardens to the Village Board meeting on January 16, 1990. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 65-V-89 ZBA 65-V-89, 214 North School Street 214 N.SCHOOL ST An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would grant a variation to permit a 4 foot separation between the principle structure and the existing detached garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 4-0. ORD.NO. 4106 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4106 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWNAS 214 N. SCHOOL STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 - November 21, 1989 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH. 18 would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) by prohibiting left turns from northbound River Road onto Westbound Ivy Lane on weekdays 4 PM to 6 PM. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg, Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for ORD.NO.4107 for passage of Ordinance No. 4107 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg, Nays: None Motion carried. 1000 East Cardinal Lane PATE'S SUB. A request was presented from a developer proposing 1000 CARDINAL the development of a parcel of land between Cardinal and Wildwood. The proposal is to build 7 single family homes, requiring the creation of a subdivision and modifications from the Development Code. The Petitioner has requested that this request be continued to the next regular meeting on December 5th in order to finalize some revisions to this proposal. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to continue this matter to the December 5th meeting of the Village Board. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg, Nays: None Motion carried. Kathcon Resubdivision KATHCON Ordinances were presented that would authorize a SUB. vacation of a portion of Bonita Avenue in order to add 4 lots to the Kathcon Subdivision. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would vacate a portion of Bonita Avenue, east of Busse Road within the cul de sac. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to VACATE waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. BONITA AVE Upon roll call: AYes: Arthur, B~sse, Corco~'an, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg, Nays: None Motion carried. Page 3 - November 21, 1989 ORD.NO. 4108 Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4108 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY COMMONLY KNOWN AS BONITA A~-ENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. PLAT OF Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to VACATION authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature on the Plat of Vacation of a portion of Bonita Avenue within the cul de sac. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. KATHCON PLAT Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to OF SUBDIVISION II authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature on the Kathcon Plat of Subdivision II. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. MODIFICATIONS An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would FROM DEVELOPMENT authorize a modification from the Development Code to CODE permit non-radial lot lines. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4109 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4109. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MODIFICATIONS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE KATHCQN SUBDIVISION II Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 62-Z-89 ZBA 62-Z-89, Kathcon Subdivision II An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would rezone the subject property from R-X to R-l, single family. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - November 21, 1989 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Cor¢oran, moved ORD.NO. 4110 for passage of Ordinance No. 4110 AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-X TO R-1 (KATHCON SUBDIVISION II) Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 63-SU-89, Kathcon Subdivision II ZBA 63-SU-89 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant special uses for the subject property and permit 3-car garages. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended granting these requests by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for ORD.NO. 4111 passage of Ordinance No. 4111 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE KATHCON SUBDIVISION II Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 64-V-89 and ZBA 70-V-89, Kathcon Subdivision II ZBA 64-V-89 Ordinance was presented for first readings that would & ZBA 70-V-$9 grants variations to allow garage sizes in excess KATHCON SUB of 600 square feet, to allow 30 foot wide driveways and to permit a lot located on the cul de sac to be 43 feet in Width. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these requests by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved for ORD.NO. 4112 passage of Ordinance No. 4112 AN ORDINANCE ~GRANTIN~ VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE KATHCON SUBDIVISION II Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 5 - November 21, 1989 ZBA 57-Z-89 ZBA 57-Z-89, Northwest corner Kensington & River Roads N.W.CORNER An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would KENSINGTON & grant a variation to allow a 20 foot front yard and RIVER ROADS to reduce the interior parking lot setback from 20 feet to 15 feet and from parking lot setback from 30 feet to 20 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these variations by a vote of 4-1. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on December 5th. ZBA 71-SU-89 & ZBA 71-SU-89 and ZBA 72-V-89, 1910 E. Euclid Avenue ZBA 72-V-89 Ordinances were presented for first readings that 1910 E. EUCLID would grant a special use to permit two 2-car garages on one lot of record. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4113 Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4113 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING'A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1910 EAST EUCLID AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a variation to allow two driveways on one lot of record. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4114 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4114 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1910 EAST EUCLID AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg -- Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 73-V-89 ZBA 73-V-89, 215 South Emerson Street 215 S. EMERSON An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a variation to permit a storage shed 11' 9" high and 229 square feet in size, rather than the permitted 10 feet high and 120 square feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these variations by a vote of 6-0. Page 6 - November 21, 1989 Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved ORD.NO. 4115 for passage of Ordinance No. 4115 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COM}~ONLY KNOWN AS 215 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 74-V-89, 1117 Willow Lane ZBA 74-V-89 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that 1117 WILLOW LN would grant a variation to allow a storage shed one foot from the side property line instead of the required 5 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved ORD.NO. 4116 for passage of Ordinance No. 4116. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1117 WILLOW LANE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 75-V-89, 807 South Elm Street ZBA 75-V-89 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that 807 S.ELM ST. would allow a 22-1/2 foot wide driveway and a 2 foot side yard instead of the required 10 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this variation by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 7 - November 21, 1989 Trustee Busse left the meeting for a brief period at this point in the meeting. ORD.NO. 4117 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4117 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMe, ONLY KNOWN AS 807 SOUTH ELM STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, F!oros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. BOARD-UP An Ordinance was presented for second reading that ORDINANCE would establish regulations governing boarding up vacant buildings. It was the request of the Chamber of Commerce that this matter be deferred to January 16th in order to give them an opportunity to consider how these regulations could affect their members. It was the opinion of the Board that this matter would be deferred and brought up for consideration on January 16, 1990. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPT PUBLIC A request was presented to accept public improvements: within the Kensington Center for Business, specifically POND #3 Pond #3. All requirements of staff have been met. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to accept the public improvement in the Kensington Center for BusineSs commonly known as Pond #3. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Busse returned to the meeting at this point. ZBA 68-Z-89 ZBA 68-Z-89, Rand/Euclid Shopping Center RAND/EUCLID The Petitioner is requesting re-zoning from R-X to SHOPPING CENTER B-3; a Special Use in the nature of a Planned Unit Development to building a 96,000 square foot shopping center; a variation to permit a 20 foot setback instead of the required 30 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denying these requests by votes of 5o0. Also requested are modifications from the Development Code, (Chapter 16) ito permit a shopping center building to be located 20 feet from the detention area with a slope of 4 to 1 and approvaI of a subdivision consolidating 13 lots into one lot of record and an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Commission recommended denying these requests. The Village Board had received copies of the minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission and the Petitioner gave a brief presentation explaining the proposal. Mr. John Sfire, Petitioner, stated that the request is to construct a shopping center on this 9 acre site. The center would house an Eagle Food Store, a Sears Furniture Store and other smaller shops. Mr. Sfire noted that the design of the shopping center has taken the single family residences into consideration with Page 8 - November~21, 1989 the back of the shopping center building abutting those homes. It was noted that 4 homes would be impacted by this development. The Petitioner no~ed that the Village would realize approximately $300,000 in tax revenue from this development. It was also noted that in the Petitioner's opinion multi-family housing would not be affordable if built on this site. Expert witnesses gave presentations relative to rea~ estate values, the effect this center would have on the surrounding property values, a traffic study, the proposed storm water control system. Jane Conrad, 1002 North Prospect Manor, presented the objections of the neighborhood stating that they did not feel there was a need for another shopping center on Rand Road, especially considering the fact that it is so close to Randhurst. Mrs. Conrad also noted that, with the exception of a service station, this area is completely surrounded by single family residences and the proposal would have a negative effect on their property values. Members of the Village Board extended their compliments to both the Petitioner and the residents on their professional and well organized presentations. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and deny the requests as stated. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros Nays: Busse, Van Geem, Wattenberg Motion failed. It was noted that the Village Code requires a minimum of 5 affirmative votes from the Village Board in order to overrule the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended denial of these requests. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and deny the requests. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros Nays: Busse, Van Geem, Wattenberg Motion failed. Mayor Farley stated that the requests being made in conjunction With the proposed shopping center were denied. A recess was called at 9:53 P.M. Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 10:10 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley ,Trustee Arthur Trustee Busse Trustee Corcoran Trustee Floros Trustee Van Geem Trustee Wattenberg Page 9 - Nove~ber 21, 1989 ZBA 69-SU-89 ZBA 69-SU-89, 1716 Freedom Court 1716 FREEDOM CT The Petitioner presented a request for a Special Use to permit a 3-car garage. The Petitioner stated that he has removed the wall dividing the family room and garage and has parked an antique car, minus the fuel tank, in this newly created area. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denying this request by a vote of 3-2. It was Stated by staff that there are many building code violations due to this remodeling without a permit. The Petitioner stated that if his request for this Special Use is granted then he would meet all the requirements of the Code. TrUstee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved 'grant the request for Special Use being the subject of ZBA 69-SU-89. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Wattenberg Nays: Van Geem Motion carried. Members of the Board expressed their desire to place specific conditions Within the Ordinance that would prohibit the Petitioner from performing various types of auto repair, etc. on the premises. An Ordinance will be presented December 5th for first reading. AMEND CH. 18 'The Safety Commission presented the following recommendations to amend the Traffic Code (Chapter 18) to include a YIELD sign on Pine Street at Evergreen; to redUce the speed limit on Pine Street between Prospect Avenue and Lincoln Street and on Evergreen between Elmhurst Avenue and Main Street to 20 MPH; and to authorize a 4-way STOP at-Council Trail and School Street. PINE/EVERGREEN Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety~ Commission to amend the Traffic Code to include a YIELD sign on Pine Street at Evergreen Avenue and establish a 20 MPH speed limit on Evergreen between Elmhurst Avenue and Main Street and on Pine Street between Prospect Avenue and Lincoln Street. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. COUNCIL TRAIL/ Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee ArthUr, moved to SCHOOL ST. concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and authorize a 4-way STOP at CoUncil T~ail and School Street. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Ordinances will be presented December 5th for first readings Page 10 -'November 21, 1989 The Safety Commission also considered establishing MAILBOXES regulations governing the size and placement of mailboxes in parkways. The recommendation to adopt specific regulations was approved by a 4-0 vote. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals and establish regulations governing the size and placement of mailboxes. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Mo~ion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading on December 5th. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT A request was presented to waive the bidding procedure ~URCHASE: in order to purchase specialized equipment for the DEFIBRILLATOR Fire Department. The items include a LifePak 10 monitor defibrillator and an auto-blood pressure monitor. The costs for these items is $9,823, which includes a discount for ordering prior to November 30th. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved PHYSIO- to concur with the recommendation of the administration CONTROL to waive the bidding procedure and authorize the purchase of a LifePak 10 monitor defibrillator and auto-blood pressure monitor from Physio-Control at a cost not to exceed $9,823. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. A request was presented to authorize change work PROSPECT AVE order #2 for the Prospect Avenue, between Main and IMPROVEMENT: Emerson, improvement. CHANGE WORK ORDER #2 The change work order #2 includes an additional cost of $2,387.00 for the installation of the Chicago and Northwestern service lines serving the train station. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to accept the change work order #2 and authorize an additional $2,387.00 for this project. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. A request was presented to accept the proposal from ACTUARIALS: Miller, Mason & Dickenson to perform the actuarial PENSION services for the Fire and Police Pension Funds. It FUNDS was noted that the each of the Pension Fund Boards have agreed to pay one-half of the cost of their actuarial report. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved MILLER,MASON to accept the proposal submitted by Miller, Mason & & DICKENSON Page 11 - November 21, 1989 Dickenson for the Fire and Police Pension Fund actuarial reports at a total cost of $7,800. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. INSURANCE A request was presented to accept the proposal submitted by Corporate Policyholders Counsel, Inc. to review the Village's insurance program. The actual proposal includes two phases, however it is the recommendation of the administration that the Village proceed with Phase I at this time. CORPORATE POLICY- Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, HOLDERS COUNSEL moved to accept the proposal submitted by Corporate INC. Policyholders Counsel, Inc. in the amount of $8,800 to conduct Phase I and review the Village's insurance program. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. HEALTH INSURANCE A proposal was ~resented to change the health insurance carrier for the Village from Jackson-Long and Associates to Brookfield. It was noted that employees have experienced problems with Jackson-Long providing prompt and adequate service. A Committee of employees was established and it is their recommendation that the new carrier for the Village be Brookfield. BROOKFIELD Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the proposal of Brookfield to provide the claims administration services for the Village's health insurance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corooran, Floros, Va~ Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. STOP LOSS The administration had requested proposals for Stop- INSURANCE Loss Insurance and 11 proposals were received. It was the recommendation of the administration to accept the second lowest quote, which was received from Lexington Insurance Company, to provide the Stop-Loss insurance for the Village at a cost not to exceed $81,400. Trustee Floros expressed his concern relative to the high costs of insurance and the fact that this discussion comes up at the end of a long meeting. LEXINGTON INS. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to accept the proposal from Lexington Insurance Company to provide the Stop-Loss Insurance for the Village at an annual cost not to exceed $81,400. Upon roll call: Ayes': Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ABATE TAXES The following Ordinances were presented for first Page 12 - November 21, 1989 readings: An Ordinance to abate a part of the taxes levied for corporate and municipal purposes of the Village of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1989 and ending April 30,1990 An Ordinance to abate a part of the taxes levied for unlimited tax bonds and interest purposes of Special Service Area Number 5 of the Village .of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1989 and ending April 30, 1990 An Ordinance to abate a part of the taxes levied for unlimited tax bonds of Special Service Area Number 6 of the village of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1989 and ending April 30, 1990 An Ordinance authorizing the levy and collection TAX LEVIES of taxes for the corporate and municipal purposes of the Village of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1989 and ending April 30, 1990 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 Six of the village of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1989 and ending April 30, 1990 These Ordinances will be presented for second readings at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on December 5th. Village Manager Dixon noted that the manger scene will be set up by a local civic organization, as permitted by law. It was noted that Trustee Wattenberg will be out of town during December and January. Due to the holiday season, the Committee of the Whole meeting regularly scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of the month, December 26th, was cancelled as well as permitting the Village Hall to close at 5 PM on that Tuesday, rather than having to remain open until 7:30 PM. Trustee Van Geem requested an update on the Melas MELAS PARK Park improvement. Mr. Dixon stated that he is IMPROVEMENT with the Arlington Heights Park District and he will get more information to the Village Board on this subject. In response to a question regarding the Busse BUSSE SCHOOL School parking problem, Mr. Dixon stated that PARKING the Mount Prospect Park District Board has not made a final decision on that matter. ADJOURN Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at ll.'18//~--~~d V~~r~c~~'/~ ill~a~ge Cle k Page 13 - November 21, 1989