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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/1989 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT DECEMBER 5, 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 George Van Geem Absent: Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Theodore Wattenberg INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Farley. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, APPROVE MINu£~S moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held November 21, 1989. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILDS Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 515,502 Motor Fuel Tax Fund - Community Development Block Grant Fund 5,341 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 10,908 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 293,609 Parking System Revenue Fund 6,113 Risk Management Fund 23,599 P.W. Facility Construction Fund A - P.W. Facility Construction Fund B - Capita]. Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 27,446 Special Service Area Const. #5 - Special Service Area Const. #6 - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987) - Corporate Purpose Improvement 1989 1,000 Debt Service Funds 3,644 Flexcomp Trust ~und - Escrow Deposit Fund 10,748 Police Pension Fund 36,693 Firemen's Pension Fund 42,607 Benefit Trust ~'und - $ 973,566 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS ~-ND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ROTARY CLUB Jim Murphy, President of the Mount Prospect Rotary DONATION: JAWS Club, and several members of that organization OF LIFE stated that through various fund raising events the Rotary Club is able to donate the 'Jaws of Life' extrication equipment for use by the Fire Department. Members of the Village Board and Fire Chief Cavello expressed their appreciation for this piece of life- saving equipment. FLOODING David Schein, 512 Na Wa Ta, stated that in conjunction with the discussion at the last Committee of the Whole meeting relative to flooding, he has additional information that may be helpful to the Village. Trustee Corcoran requested that consideration be given to the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to review the flooding problems throughout the Village and possible recommendations. Mayor Farley stated he would take the request under advisement. PUBLIC SAFETY Irvana Wilks, member of the Business Development and BUILDING Redevelopment Commission, stated that she will be out of town for the next week or so and inasmuch as the subject of whether the Public Safety Building should be remodeled or replaced will be discussed she wanted to express her opinion. Noting that the subject of the Public Safety Building will be placed on the ballot as a referendum question for the residents the question remains as to whether that referendum will be placed on the ballot for the March election or November. Mrs. Wilks stated that she supports the recommendation of Trustee Corcoran to place the question on the November ballot in order to provide adequate time to make various decisions and to better inform the residents about the issue. MAYOR,S REPORT HURRICANE HUGO Mayor Farley announced that the residents of the RELIEF FUND Village responded to the call to help those affected by the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina. Mayor Farley stated that a letter will be sent to the Mayor of Charleston, S.C. with a check in the amount of $2,755. OLD BUSINESS 1000 CARDINAL LN These requests to subdivide this parcel into 7 lots PATE SUB. of record in order to construct single family homes, and the requests for modifications from the Development Code were continued from the last meeting in order for the petitioner and staff to work out various details relative to the improvement of Wildwood Lane. Those details have not yet been finalized and the petitioner is requesting additional time. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to grant a continuance for these requests for the property at 1000 East Cardinal Lane one final time to December 19th. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 - December 5, 1989 ZBA 57-Z-89, Northwest corner Kensington & River Roads ZBA 57-Z-89 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that KENSINGTON & would grant a variation to allow a 20 foot front RIVER ROADS front yard and 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. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved ORDoNO. 4118 for passage of Ordinance No. 4118 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RIVER AND KENSINGTON ROADS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Van Geem, Farley Nays: None Pass: Busse Motion carried. ZBA 69-SU-89, 1716 FREEDOM COURT An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a special use to permit a 3-car garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denying this request by a vote of 3-2. The Petitioner stated that he would like to work with staff and modify the conditions established in the Ordinance. An Ordinance will be presented for second reading on December 19th. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would AMEND CH.18 amend Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) to authorize a YIELD sign at Evergreen and Pine; reduce the speed limit on Pine between Prospect Avenue and Lincoln Street to 20 MPH; and, to authorize a 4-way STOP at Council Trail and School Street. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved ORD.NO. 4119 for passage of Ordinance No. 4119 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van-Geem Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH.9 would amend Chapter 9 of the Village Code relative to establishing the size and placement of curb-side mailboxes. It was noted that there are areas in the Village where the curb-side mailboxes are not in compliance with the postal regulations governing the size and placement of mailboxes, which could result in a hazardous condition for the Village. Page 3 - December 5, 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, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4120 Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4120 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 59-V-89 ZBA 59-V-89, 1512 Larch Drive 1512 LARCH DR. The Petitioner is requesting variations to permit an above-ground pool 6 feet from an interior lot line, instead of the required 10 feet, and to permit a 5 foot setback from the rear lot line, instead of the required 15 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denying the requests. The Village Board had heard this Petitioners request in October, however, the Petitioner noted at that time that the electric line originally thought to be located along the rear of the property was actually located within the rear yard, running diagonally across the property. The Petitioner asked to amend his original request and permit the pool to be located 6 feet from the electric service, rather than the required 15' Staff noted that this amended request is reasonable and they would recommend approval. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of staff and grant the amended variation to permit the above-ground swimming pool to be located 6 feet from the electric service, rather than the required 15'. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the December 19th meeting. NEW BUSINESS HT.PLAINES The requests for various modifications from the ANIMAL HOSPITAL Development Code for property located at 868 East Northwest Highway were, at the request of the Petitioner, continued to the January 2, 1990 meeting of the Village Board due to the fact that the Petitioner will be out of town. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to continue the requests from the Mt. Plaines Animal Hospital to the January 2, 1990 meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Gsem Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - December 5, 1989 ZBA 77-SU-89 and ZBA 78-V-89, Courtesy Home Center ZBA 77-SU-89 The Petitioner is requesting a Special Use in the ZBA 78-V-89 nature of a Planned Unit Development to permit 740 E.RAND RD additional buildings on the property to include a 12,000 square foot building to house an Aldi's grocery'store, a 7,000 square f~ot building for retail use, a 68,742 square foot self-storage establishment and a 1,800 square foot quick oil change facility. Also requested are several variations relative to setbacks. ~ The Zoning Board of Appeals heard these requests and recommended approval of the Aldi's building in this phase of development and any other development as Phase II, which would have to be approved prior to development. This recommendation included the deletion of the warehouse and oil change facilities. The Petitioner stated that warehouse facility is the type of use that generates the least amount of traffic, the buildings are the same height as a residential garage, and it would be protected by a fence and security system. This type of use would not require a sign, which is an advantage since the narrowest part of this triangular shaped lot abuts Rand Road. The following residents spoke in opposition to the development: Mr. Walters, 209 Neil Gene Gane, 303 Neil John Delsanto, 215 Eric Tom Betz 305 Neil ,-~ The major concerns expressed by the residents were: Increased traffic within the residential subdivision; Safety hazard to children and neighborhood; Appearance and effect on property values; Possibility of rodents with the grocery store; and Truck traffic. Members of the Village Board stated that various steps could be taken to resolve some of the concerns of the residents should this development be approved, including the prohibition of RV vehicles from being stored in the warehouse facility. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to authorize the staff to proceed with the developer and address the concerns of the residents. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Farley Nays: Corcoran Motion carried. Ordinances will be presented for first readings on December 19th. Mayor Farley called a brief recess at this point, 10:33 PM Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 10:43 PM Present upon roll. call: Mayor Farley Trustee Arthur Trustee Busse Trustee Cor¢oran Trustee Van Geem Page 5 - December 5, 1989 AMEND CH. 22 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would DOWNSPOUTS establish specific regulations governing downspouts and the discharge of water. This Ordinance.will be presented for second reading on December 19th. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT FIELD CHANGE: Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented a request HEMPHILL, for a field change in the Hemphill Development VILLAGE COM1HONS (Village.Commons). The request is to permit the patios to be larger that the 10 x 10, which would reduce the landscaped area and to place a fence around the patios for privacy. It was the opinion of staff that if the field change is granted the height of the patio fence should be limited to 5 feet. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, mo%ed to authorize the field change for the Hemphill Development known as the Village Commons and permit the larger patios and 5 foot fences around the patio. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. SCAVENGER The Village Manager presented proposed amendments to CONTRACT: BFI the existing scavenger contract with Browning Ferris Industries (BFI) dealing with the cost of collecting yard waste and the cost of the bag provided for such waste. Two proposals were presented with the basic -- differences being the date that this service would begin, either April 1, 1990 or July 1, 1990, and the cost of the bag ranging between .34 and .37 and between .39 and .43 per month per single family residence. It was noted that the Recycling Commission has reviewed these options and it was their recommendation that the contract with the April 1, 1990 start date be adopted. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to authorize execution of the amended contract with BFI to reflect the beginning date of April 1, 1990 with the .34 cost per bag of yard materials and .39 per month per single family home for a 12 month period. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. SEWER REHAB A Resolution was presented that would authorize the Village Manager to sign grant application documents pertaining to sanitary sewer rehabilitation. RES.NO. 4~-89 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Resolution No. 45-89 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REPRESENTATIVE TO SIGN GRANT DOCUMENTS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None~ Motion carried. Page 6 - December 5, 1989 A Resolution was presented that expresses the FLOOD INSURANCE Village's intent to cooperate with the agencies in order for residents to obtain flood insurance. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved RES.NO. 46-89 for passage of Resolution No. 46-89 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT REGARDING NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. Mr~ Dixon presented a request to increase the contract PROSPECT AVE. amount for the reconstruction of Prospect Avenue, ~CITON: between School and Edward Streets, by $ 16,253.35. INCREASE It was He noted that the original contract amount was CONTRACT AMOUNT $456,240.00 and With the roadway width being increased by the Village Board the total contract amount is $472,493.35. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to MARTAMCONST. authorize an increase in the contract with Martam Construction, Inc. for the reconstruction of Prospect Avenue between School and Edward Streets by $16,253.35 for a total of $472,493.35. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. ~ An Ordinance to abate a part of the taxes levied ABATE TAXES for corporate and municipal purposes of the MUNICIPAL Village of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year PURPOSES beginning May 1, 1989 and ending April 30,1990 was presented for second reading. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, ORD.NO. 4121 moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4121 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 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance to abate a part of the taxes levied SPECIAL fer unlimited tax bonds and interest purposes of SERVICE AREA Special Service Area Number 5 of the Village of #5 Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1989 and ending April 30, 1990 was presented for second reading. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trusr~ee Corcoran, ORD.NO. 4122 moved for passage of Ordinance Not 4122 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 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran~ Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried.. Page 7 - December 5, 1989 SPECIAL SERVICE An Ordinance to abate a part of the taxes levied for AREA #6 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 was presented for second reading. ORD.NO.4123 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4123 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 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. It was noted that the total amount of taxes abated in these 3 Ordinances is $575,000.00. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING TAX LEVIES Mayor .Farley called the Public Hearing to order at 11:04 P.M. noting that this Public Hearing was called pursuant to proper legal notice having been published · n the Mount Prospect Herald and was for the purpose of presenting the Village's tax levies for 1989/90. George Clowes, 604 South Elm Street and Frank Valsney, 2103 Jody Court, expressed their concern relative to the ever increasing amounts on their real estate tax bills. Trustee Arthur noted that while he appreciates the continued interest in the Village he feels that the Village exercises conservative spending and stated that if costs were reduced the services offered would have to be reduced also. Richard Bachhuber, Chairman of the Finance Commission, stated that the Commission had reviewed the proposed tax levies and feels they reflect a conservative approach to provide the funds necessary for the Village to continue. There being no further discussion on this subject, Mayor Farley declared the Public Hearing closed at 11:43 P.M. ORD. NO. 4124 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4124 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, 1989 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1990 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. NO. 4125 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4125 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL Page 8 December 5, 1989 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 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would SELL SQUADS authorize the sale of 9 police squad cars to the highest bidder. It was noted that the bids will be opened on December 20th. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved 'to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Cor¢oran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved ORD.NO. 4126 for passage of Ordinance No. 4126 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Manager stated that negotiations have been POLICE DEPT completed and the labor contract for the Police LABOR CONTRACT Department is ready for signature. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature on the Police Department Labor Contract. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Farley Nays: None Pass: Corcoran Motion carried. Village Manager Dixon presented an MFT (Motor Fuel Tax) MFT FUNDS Resolution for consideration. This item was not OPTICOM listed on the agenda. This Resolution would authorize WOLF RD the appropriation of $4,000 for Opticom equipment along Wolf Road. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for RES.NO.47-89 passage of Resolution No. 47-89 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS .Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Arthur stated that he would be out of town from December 9 through December 27th and therefore Page 9 December 5, 1989 unable to voice his opinion on the Public Safety Building study at the December 12th Committee of the Whole meeting. A memo will be sent prior to that meeting setting forth his opinion on this subject. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to adjourn the meeting Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:57 P.M. Carol A. Fields, Village Clerk Page 10 December 5, 1989