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Home My WebLink About12/18/1990 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ~YOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT DECEMBER 18, 1990 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 Farley Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Mark Busse Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Leo Floros Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Donald Weibel INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Floros. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved APPROVE to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES the Mayor and Board of Trustees held December 4, 1990. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem Nays: None Pass: Busse Abstain: Weibel Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $1,090,638 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 6,711 Community Development Block Grant Fund 19,671 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 92,748 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 818,366 Parking System Revenue Fund 3,371 Risk Management Fund 63,051 Motor Equipment Pool Fund 2,513 P.W. Facility Construction Fund A - P.W. Facility Construction Fund B - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 4,202 Special Service Area Const. #5 - Special Service Area Const. #6 - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987) - Corporate Purpose Improvement 1990 - Debt Service Funds 163,927 Flexcomp Trust Fund 7,651 Escrow Deposit Fund 49,057 Police Pension Fund 690 Firemen's Pension Fund - Benefit Trust Fund 2,167 $2,324,763 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Weibel .Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to accept the financial report dated November 30, 1990, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD EUCLID AVENUE A resident on Euclid Avenue stated that Euclid Avenue IMPROVEMENT is scheduled for improvement and widening by the County or State and expressed concern relative to the fact that the residents were not given the opportunity for input. He also stated that he has concerns for the safety of the residents in the area due to the high rate of speed on Euclid and the proximity of the roadway to the homes. M~YOR~S REPORT Mayor Farley requested the resident to contact the Village Manager for additional information and al possible response to the concerns voiced. PRESENTATION: The Mount Prospect Police Explorers presented a plaque POLICE EXPLORERS to the Mayor and Board of Trustees in appreciation for the continued support of this youth program. POLICE OFFICER Mayor Farley and Police Chief Pavlock presented OF THE YEAR the Officer of the Year and the three Runner's Up for that honor as follows: officer John Dahlberg, Officer of the Year officer Joseph Belmonte, Runner-Up Officer John Gross, Runner-Up officer Anthony Kotlarz, Runner-Up THANKSGIVING Village Manager Dixon announced the names of those CONTRIBUTORS residents and organizations who contributed funds and/or food to the Human Services Division for distribution at Thanksgiving. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Farley presented a proclamation acknowledging the SAM'S PLACE contributions of Sam's Place on Prospect Avenue, for the continued financial support of the STAR program.~ HOLIDAY SEASON A Resolution was presented recognizing the Holiday~ Season. RES.NO. 51-90 Tr~/stee Weibel, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Resolution No. 51-90 A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Weibel, Farley · Nays: None Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Farley requested concurrence of the Board in appointing the following residents to Commissions: Earl Sutter, 205 S. Lancaster, to the Finance Commission to replace John Mussar who resigned. ~ William Donovan, 9 North Owen, to the Recycling Commission to replace Steve Polit who resigned. Carl Maas, 117 S. Edward, to the Recycling Commission, to replace Brian Robertson who resigned. EARL SUTTER: Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, mov~ to. FINANCE COM. concur with the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Page 2 - December 18, 1990 Earl Sutter to the Finance Commission, term to expire 5/1/93. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to WILLIAM appoint William Donovan to the Recycling Commission, DONOVAN: term to expire 5/1/93. RECYCLING COMMISSION Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to CARL MAAS: to appoint Carl Maas to the Recycling Commission, term RECYCLING to expire 5/1/91. COMMISSION Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 88-V-90, 911 South Elmhurst Road ZBA 88-V-90 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that 911 SOUTH would allow a 40 foot wide driveway, rather than the ELMHURST ROAD permitted 21 feet, in order to replace an existing d~iveway and parking pad. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 7-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved ORD.NO.4265 for passage of Ordinance No. 4265 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 911 SOUTH ELMHURST ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Busse, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved EMPLOYEE to reconsider the vote taken at the last meeting, ASSISTANCE relative to implementing an Employee Assistance PROGRAM Program, which motion failed. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Floros, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: Arthur, Corcoran Motion carried. It was noted that the Employee Assistance Program will provide initial counseling for the employee and dependents. The counselors will then refer the client to the appropriate agency. This program will cost $5,300 per year. Page 3 - December 18, 1990 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to authorize participation in the Employee Assistance Program effective February 1, 1991, at a cost of $5;300 for the year. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Florps, Van Geem, We~el Nays: Arthur, Corcoran Motion carried. ZBA 82-SU-90 ZBA 82-SU-90, Mount Prospect Commons Shopping Cern. er MOUNT PROSPECT An Ordinance was presented for first reading tha~ COMMONS SHOPPING would grant a Special Use in order to operate a CENTER - billiard parlour/cafe in this shopping ce~gr~ BILLIARD/CARE located at the northwest corner of Golf and Busse PARLOUR Roads. The Zoning Board of Appeals had heard this request~nd~ recommended granting this request by a vote of ~-1, however, due to the fact that the Park District had not received notice this matter was remanded back to the Zoning Board of Appeals in order for appropriate no%~e ~ to be given to all parties. Having heard this case for the second time, the Board of Appeals recommended granting the request, by a vote of 4-1. The Petitioner noted that the request remained the same for a billiard parlour/cafe with 39 billiard tables and seating for approximately 120 people in the restaurant area. It was also noted that if this request is granted a request will be submitted for a Class liquor license. Several residents voiced their opposition to this operation based on concerns dealing with the proximity to the park and the fact that patrons of the[ establishment may over indulge and either drive d~un~ or loiter in the adjacent park. An Ordinance will be presented January 2, 1991~,o~. second reading. AMEND CH. 11 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend Article XI of Chapter 11, which provides for an increase in the taxi-cab rate. A Public Hearing was held on this request from American Taxi at thg~ Committee of the Whole meeting on December llth. Village Manager Dixon noted that the staff would~k~ to have the effective date of this increase delaye~in. order for notice to be given to the Senior cit~ze~ population. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, move~.~tQ waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordina~e.~ Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros 7~% Nays: Busse, Van Geem, Weibel, Farley Motion failed. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on~ January 2nd. REFERENDUM An Ordinance was presented for first reading that QUESTION: place a referendum question on the April ballot FIRE/POLICE which asks if the residents would support the BUILDING construction of a new Fire and Police Building. Page 4 - December 18, 1990 Inasmuch as the Ordinance presented did not include a dollar amount nor the proposed location of the building, it was determined by the Board that additional discussion should take place regarding the proposed located of the new building. The two locations include the existing location or on Pine Street (the former Public Works building). It was also'noted that discussion is scheduled for January 5th on the downtown redevelopment and that may directly affec~ the decision on the location for the new building, if the referendum receives a favorable vote. An ~dinance was presented for first reading that would BUDGET amen~the 1990/91 budget. AMENDMENT David Jepson, Finance Director, noted that the major amehdments involve the Risk Management Fund and the Parking Fund. This Ordinance will be presented January 2nd for second reading. VILLAGE F~%N~GER'S REPORT A pr%Posal was presented from R.J.N. Environmental CENTRAL/ Associates, Inc. for the engineering design service WA PELLA for a storm relief sewer on Wa Pella between STORM Central Road and Weller Creek at a cost not to SEWER exceed $44,579. There was discussion as to the scope of this improvement. It was explained that the proposed improvement would alleviate flooding in the area for a "25 year flood" however, when rainfall is extreme, as in a 100 year flood, flooding would still be a problem. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to ~=cept the proposal received from R.J.N. Environmental in the amount of $44,579 for the engineering design for the Central Road/Wa Pella st~i~m sewer improvement. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Dixon requested that funds for the JOEL KENNEDY s~e~ rehabilitation project in the Prospect CONTRACTORS: M~d~ws area be re-allocated. It was noted that PROSPECT the ~ontractor, Joel Kennedy Contractors, took MEADOWS SEWER a longer period of time to complete the project than originally planned which required the on-s~ite engineering firm, Donohue, to spend additional time. The contractor has agreed to reduce the contract amount by the additional amount billed by Donohue, $3,300. Mr. Dixon requested the Village Board to authorize the reallocation of funds and increase the Donohue contract from $70,000 to $73,300 and reducing the contract with Joel Kennedy by $3,300. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Weibel, moved to-~ncrease the contract with Donohue by $3,300 Page 5 - December 18, 1990 for the Prospect Meadows sewer rehabilitation pro~ct and reduce the contract with Joel Kennedy by $3,3~0. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Flo~'~ Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY The Village Manager presented a request for funds to BUILDING provide electrical service to the old court room i~the REMODELING Public Safety Building, 112 East Northwest High~. ~ue to the unsafe condition of th~ annex building~i~ is propose~ that the detective division be moved~%~% of that building and into the old court room sp'~, which will be remodeled to accommodate 12 people.~It is anticipated that $6,500 will cover the cos~='of providing the electrical service and remodeling, ~ch will be done using Village personnel. ~' Truste~ Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, mov~oj.. authorize an expenditure of $6,500 in order to pr~d~'~ electrical service and remodeling of the former e~ room in the 112 East Northwest Highway building." Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Flo~,. Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. ~iJc STATUS REPORT Village Manager Dixon stated that the new buiI~ing' housing Central Dispatch has been completed and~the first meeting will be held in the new facility ~ext' week. The Village has received verification that the k~9%~ Community Development Block Grant Funds have ~r approved by the Federal Government. ~%NY OTHER BUSINESS STATE SURCHARGE Trustee Van Geem asked the Board to discuss and make TAX a recommendation to the State relative to the Surcharge Tax and whether the Village would support the continuation of this tax, which was originally proposed as a temporary tax. Mayor Farley asked that this subject be placed on the next Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion. EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE SESSION SESSION Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Flor~s, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. The Board went into Executive Sesslon at 10:20 P.M. Page 6 - December 18,1990 he ~eting was reconvened at 11:22 P.M. Pr~t upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Arthur Trustee Busse Trustee Corcoran Trustee Floros Trustee Van Geem Trustee Weibel It~s noted that the Village Board met in Executive SessiOn for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Tr~§~e Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to authorize the Manager and/or Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District to resolve the matter of CH 86-0050; double taxation of 26 s~gle family residences who were not being provided servlces by the Fire Protection District while they were being taxed. This will assure that they will not be taxed in.~e future. Th? A~reement stipulates that the Village will~ot use the dismissal in any Court proceedings presently pending between the Fire Protection District and the Village. Upo~.~oll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, ..... Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. ADJO.U~NMENT ADJOURN Trust-~e Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to ~ourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous M~.~.n carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:23 P.M. Carol A. Fields ur ~s.~ Village Clerk Page 7 - December 18, 1990