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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/2000 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGEOF MOUNT PROSPECT August 15, 2000 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Village Clerk Velma Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Dennis Prikkel Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Corcoran MAYOR MAYOR PRO TEM PRO TEM: In the absence of Mayor Farley, Trustee Prikkel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, SKOWRON nominated Trustee Michaele Skowron to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Prikkel led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 1, 2000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tern Skowron explained that this meeting was only the second of which the BILLS Board would use the Consent Agenda, which was approved at the July 18 meeting. She stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was noted with an asterisk, and that all items further noted in that manner would be considered with one motion as "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." At this time, however, Mayor Pro Tern Skowron asked the Board and those in attendance whether they wished to remove any item from the Consent Agenda. Trustee Wilks requested the removal of the following items from the Consent Agenda, to be discussed in the order shown on the agenda: X. OLD BUSINESS B. Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of Village Code XI. NEW BUSINESS MAYOR'S F. Resolution authorizing agreement between the Village and IDOT REPORT: MAYOR'S REPORT SCHOOL'S Mayor Pro Tern Skowron read, and presented Police Officer Michael Jolie with, a OPEN proclamation recognizing "School's Open Safety Week" from August 21-27, 2000. SAFETY WEEK An ordinance was presented for second reading, to amend Chapter 13 of the Village Code by granting a Class "C" liquor license (retail package sales only) to Dominick's Finer Foods, 1145 Mount Prospect Plaza. Richard Hendricks, former Mount Prospect resident, addressed the Board with concerns relative to Dominick's being in close proximity to a smaller liquor store in the shopping plaza. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5135: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Trustee Prikkbl, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of the following items of business: BILLS 1. Approve bills and financial report RES. 2. A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Between the Village and NO...28-00 VoiceStream Wireless REPAIR & 3. Bid results: CLEAN A. Cleaning, repair, and repainting of ground storage water tank at WATER Station 17, 1480 N. Elmhurst Road TANK 4. Request for Board approval of contract amount with ALI, Inc. for sod restoration SOD in utility locations throughout the Village. RESTORA- TION 5. Request for Board approval to allow an increase in contracts with specific nurseries for the shared-cost tree replacement program. TREE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks REPLACE- Nays: None MENT Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 08-2000, Text Amendment, Village of Mount Prospect ZBA 08-2000 An ordinance was presented for second reading, which would authorize the following AMEND amendments to the Zoning Code: TEXT: 1. To permit outdoor dining areas in the B-3, B-4, and B-5 zoning districts; OUTDOOR 2. To establish minimum standards for the operation of outdoor dining areas; DINING 3. To establish a licensing process for Village staff's review of outdoor dining areas. At the request of staff, Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to defer this item to the September 5, 2000 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 - August15, 2000 ZBA 13-2000 ZBA 13-2000, Text Amendment, Village of Mount 'Prospect AMEND An ordinance was presented for second reading, which establishes minimum standards TEXT: for artificial lighting in Parking lots. The ZBA had recommended approval by a vote of PARKING 4-0. LOT LIGHTING Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, explained that the ordinance presented at this meeting was revised, due to an error in the one presented for first reading at the August 1 meeting. He credited resident, David Toeppen, for notifying him of the error, in which references were made to a standard of lighting measurements, that of footcandles, when the actual standard that was used in the previous ordinance was luxes. Trustee Wilks asked that the definition of footcandles be included in the Village Code. ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved for approval of Ordinance NO. 5136 No. 5136: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays; None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 24-2000 ZBA 24-2000, 630 West Rand Road 630 W. RAND An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant a Conditional Use permit and ROAD Variations for the demolition of an existing structure and construction of a (Citgo) gas station, with a canopy covering the six gas pumps and encroaching into the required thirty-foot (30') setback. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) had recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. John Kouchoukos, representing the petitioners addressed the Board's concerns relative to screening the parking'10t lights from neighboring residents, and hours of operation. He indicated that the possibility of having a 24-hour operation in the futura has been considered. He addressed a letter which had been sent to Board members by resident Larry Perrone, 1114 Thomas Mora Terrace, which is adjacent to the subject property, in which Mr. Pen'one requested the construction of a (minimum six-foot) fence between the subject proPerty and his subdivision. Mr. Kouchoukos assurad staff that the landscape plan does incorporate adequate shielding for the property owners, and he would cooperate with all Village requirements in that respect. This ordinance Will be prasented for second raading at the September 5 Village Board meeting. ZBA 05-2000 ZBA 05-2000, 791 E. Rand Road 1~ reading of the AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE 791 E. RAND VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 791 EAST RAND ROAD ROAD The petitioner had submitted a written raquest that this item be deferred to the next Village Board meeting. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved to defer the first reading of the above ordinance to the September 5, 2000 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 3 -August15, 2000 ZBA 05-2000 An ordinance was presented for first reading which would amend Chapter 14 (Zoning) as it relates to uses and facilities in parks, or the C-R (Conservation Recreation) zoning AMEND distdct. TEXT: C-R ZONING Mr. Cooney stated that this amendment was tabled following its presentation in March, DISTRICT 2000, because a question was raised regarding overall notification requirements for text amendments. He indicated that the Code has since been amended, and that proper notification was given prior to its review by the Zoning Board on July 27, 2000. At the July 27 meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of the proposed amendments by a vote of 6-0. He explained that the proposed amendment addresses ball fields as permitted or conditional uses, required setbacks for structures, definition of structure, width of bike paths, sidewalks, jogging trails, and park facilities. Following a lengthy discussion primarily focused on setbacks and the allowable height of light poles on baseball fields, Trustee Lohrstorfer suggesting that Mr. Cooney contact a lighting expert to appear at the next meeting, and address questions from the Board. Mr. Cooney responded that he would act on that request. This ordinance will be presented at the next Village Board meeting for second reading. An ordinance was presented for first reading to amend Chapter 3 of the Village Code. AMEND This chapter is currently not in use, and designated as "Reserved." With approval of the CH. 3: proposed ordinance, the chapter would be renamed "Definitions" and would include DEFINITIONS definitions relative to gender references throughout the Code, as well as other general definitions as needed. This ordinance will be presented for second reading at the September 5 Village Board meeting. IDOT GRANT FOR TRAIN A resolution was presented to authorize an agreement between the Village and the IMPROVE- Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), to accept a grant in the amount of $400,000 for general improvements to the Metre train station parcel. These funds will be used MENTS primarily for improving the traffic flow around the station, and upgrading the landscaping and signage. RES. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Prikkel; moved for approval of Resolution NO. 29-00 No. 29-00: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECU'I:ION OF AN AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT AND SURROUNDING AREA Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A brief discussion was held relative to the possible relocation (further east or west) of the train station depot. MANAGER'S REPORT: VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT INCREASE Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, acting in the Village Manager's absence, TREE presented a request for Village Board approval to allow an increase in contracts with REPLACE- specific nurseries for the shared-cost tree replacement program. MENT CONTRACT Page 4 - August15,2000 Glen Andler, Director of Public Works, provided information, stating that due to the windstorm of May 18, 163 trees were damaged and required removal. As a result, WEILER, additional funding is needed to honor residents' requests for tree replacement. WILSON, Mr. Andler stated that Weiler, Wilson, Berthold, Fox Ridge, and Beaver Creek nurseries BERTHOLD, would supply the trees, and BC Landscape would plant them; the Village had previously FOX RIDGE, & approved and entered into contracts with these companies in February, 2000. BEAVER CREEK Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved to increase the shared-cost tree NURSERIES replacement program contract, by $35,000, if required to honor all shared-cost requests. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER ANY OTHER BUSINESS BUSINESS Trustee Prikkel asked that staff investigate activities of transient merchants selling furniture at the comer of Golf and Busse Roads. He stated that he has reported similar activities in the past, and asked that consideration be given to the closure of the curb cuts on that parcel, as well as planting grass, rather than leaving it as a paved surface. Trustee Hoefert stated his agreement with the suggestions. Trustee Wilks reported on an article that she had seen in the August 11 Chicago Tribune newspaper indicating that residents of this area might be eligible to participation in a class-action lawsuit against AT&T. Acting Village Manager David Strahl stated that it does not appear to him, based on correspondence from AT&T, that the service subscribers would reap any substantial financial benefits. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tern Sk0wron stated there would be no Closed'Session, as listed on the ADJOURN agenda. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Prikkel, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. The meeting was adjourned following a simultaneous vote. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk Page 5 - August15, 2000