HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1988 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE O~
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
MAY 17, 1988
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krause called the regular meeting of the
Village Board to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn M. Krause
Trustee Ralph Arthur
Trustee Gerald Farley
Trustee Leo Floros
Trustee Norma Murauskis
Trustee George Van Geem
Trustee Theodore Wattenberg
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Floros.
APPROVAL MINUTES APPROVE MINUTES
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of the
Mayor and Board of Trustees held May 3, 1988.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS ~ FINANCIAL REPORT APPROVE BILLS
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to
approve the following list of bills:
General Fund 469,290
Motor Fuel Tax 3,840
Community Development Block Grant Fund 6,176
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 37,801
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 77,455
Parking System Revenue Fund 3,333
Risk Management Fund 67,384
Downtown Redevelopment Construction 1987C -
P W Facility Construction Fund Series A -
Capital Improvement, Replacement or Repair 14,295
Special Service Area Construction #5 109,922
Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund 2,538
P W. Facility Construction Fund Series B 414,096
Debt Service Funds -
Flexcomp Trust Fund 6,715
Escrow Deposit Fund 37,510
Police Pension Fund -
Firemens Pension Fund -
Special Assessment Funds -
$1,250,355
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Floros, Seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved FINANCIAL
to accept the financial report dated April 30, 1988, REPORT
subject to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD.
RICHARD Mayor Krause announced that POlice Officer Richard
DRAFFONE: Draffone has recently been elected by his peers to the
PRESIDENT position of President of the Illinois Crime Prevention
ILLINOIS Bureau. The Village Board recognized the
CRIME achievement of Officer Draffone.
PREVENTION
BUREAU
Trustee wattenberg requested information as to how the
recent sewer rate increase in Chicago would affect the
Village's water rate, since the Village acquires water
from Chicago. Village Manager Dixon noted that the
sewer rate increase in Chicago does not affect suburbs
obtaining Lake Michigan water, noting that the Water
Agency has an agreement with Chicago and that agreement
sets forth the rates.
MAYOR'S REPORT
RETIRE: Mayor Krause introduced June Mainzer who is retiring
JUNE from the village following 19 years of service in the
MAINZER Public Works Department. Herb Weeks, Director of Public
Works and Mayor Krause presented a plaque acknowledging
the years of service by June Mainzer.
HAPPY Mayor Krause presented a Resolution encouraging the
HOURS members of the Northwest Municipal Conference to adopt
prohibitions on "Happy Hours" .
RES. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for
NO. 18-88 passage of Resolution No. 18-88
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING MEMBERS OF THE
NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE TO ADOPT BANS ON
'F~APPY HOURS' AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVEPJ~GE
SPECIALS
Trustee Wattenberg requested the Resolution be amended
to exclude Senior Citizens. The motion failed for lack
of a second.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
AMEND Mayor Krause presented an Ordinance for 2nd reading that
CH. 13 would amend Chapter 13 by establishing a policy to
HAPPY prohibit "Happy Hours" or special events promoting
HOURS alcohol consumption on premises.
ORD. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for
NO. 3939 passage of Ordinance No. 3939
AN ORDINANCE A~MENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee van Geem, moved
to amend the motion to exclude senior citizens.
Upon roll call on the amendment:
Ayes: Wattenberg
Nays: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem
Motion failed.
Trustee Farley suggested the Ordinance be amended to
make the effective date one month from passage
(June 17, 1988).
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Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to amend the effective date of the proposed Ordinance to
June 17, 1988.
Upon roll call on the amendment:
Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem,
,Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Upon roll call on the main motion, as amended, to adopt
the Ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Krause NaYs: Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Motion carried.
There was discussion on the fact that some packaged
liquor establishments break the original packaging, such
as selling one can of beer out of a six-pack. It was
suggested that an Ordinance be presented at a future
date to require packaged liquor to be sold in the
original package only. It was the consensus of opinion
that such an amendment should be presented at a future
date.
A request was presented from Phar-Mor, Inc. for the CREATE
creation of a Class "C" liquor license. This CLASS "C"
business will be opening in August, 1988 in the LICENSE
Golf-Plaza II Shopping Center (Golf and Elmhurst Roads). PHAR-MOR
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the administration and
authorize the creation of an additional Class "C" liquor
license for Phar-Mor, Inc.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Wattenberg
Nays: Van Geem
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the
next regular meeting of the Village Board of June 7th.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading to amend AMEND
Chapter 13 by re-establishing the Class "Z" liquor CH. 13
license for the Snuggery. This action is necessary due CLASS Z
to the fact that there is pending litigation brought "SNUGGERY"
against the Village relative to the annexation of the
subject property which annexation puts the jurisdiction
of a liquor license with the Village of Mount Prospect.
Under the liquor license classification created upon
annexation, the subject property was permitted to
continue the existing operation and extended hours for a
one year period, through April 30, 1988. In accordance
with the court ruling, the Class "Z" liquor license
classification must continue until this litigation is
resolved.
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Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved
to waive the rule requiring two readings of an
Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem~ Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for
NO. 3940 passage of Ordinance No. 3940
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 ENTITLED
"ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS" OF THE VILLAGE CODE
TO ADD THE CLASS "Z" LIQUOR CLASSIFICATION
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
AMEND An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
CH. 22: exempt certain properties located within the Prospect
PROSPECT Meadows area from the recently, adopted surcharge for
MEADOWS water. It was noted that the properties that are being
exempted have paid a lump sum up front, rather than
paying an annual amount.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to
waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for
NO. 3941 passage of Ordinance No. 3941
AN ORDINANCE A/~ENDING ARTICLE V ENTITLED "METERS
AND RATES" OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 19-88 ZBA 19-V-88, Lot 6 - Kathcon Subdivision
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
grant the following variations: to permit a circular
driveway; to allow a maximum driveway width of 30 feet
instead of the permitted 21'; to allow a garage size of
643 sq. ft. instead of the permitted 600 sq. ft.; to
allow a 20 foot front yard instead of the required 30';
and, to allow an impervious surface coverage of 37%
rather than the permitted 35%, which request was
reduced from the 46% requested at the Zoning Board
hearing.
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It was the recommendation of the Zoning Board to deny
the request for a circular driveway and the increased
impervious surface requests and to grant the request for
a 30' driveway provided it tapering to 21' at the curb,
the request for a 3 car garage and the 20 foot front
yard.
Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to
waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved ORD.NO.3942
for passage of Ordinance No. 3942
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1431 BONITA
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 20-V-88, Kathcon Subdivision ZBA 20-V-88
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would KATHCON
grant variations for lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 in
this subdivision to allow circular driveways and 3 car
garages. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended
denying these requests.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to
waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved ORD.NO.3943
for passage of Ordinance No. 3943
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE KATHCON SUBDIVISION
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ZBA 13-SU-88, Shell Oil, Rand and Central Roads ZBA 13-SU-88
The Petitioner is requesting an amendment to Ordinance SHELL OIL
No. 3364 which grants special uses for the subject CENTRAL/RAND
property. The request is to permit the enclosure of a
portico area which will add an additional 258 square
feet to the existing building. The Zoning Board of
Appeals recommended granting the request.
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Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board
of Appeals and grant the special use amendment as
requested.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at
the next regular meeting of the Village Board on
June 7th.
ZBA 21-V-88 ZBA 21-V-88, 1427 Park Drive
1427 PARK DR The Petitioner is requesting a variation to permit an
existing swimming pool to remain in the side yard and
extend beyond the front building line. The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommended granting this request.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board
of Appeals provided that no additional accessory
structUres be permitted on this parcel.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented June 7th for first
reading on this matter.
ZBA 23-V-88 ZBA 23-V-88, 1402 Sauk Lane
1402 SAUK LN The Petitioner is requesting a variation to permit an
existing shed to remain in the side yard 1-1/2 feet
from the side property line and 6" front the
principal structure (the house).
The Petitioner stated that the shed is used to store
the children's toys, noting that garage was converted
to living space and that is the only place for
storage. He also stated that the shed is metal and,
in his opinion, would not be a fire hazard.
It was noted that staff had concerns relative to the
close proximity of the shed'to the house and that if
this request is granted, the occupants should be
restricted from storing flammable materials in the
shed.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved
to grant the variations requested.
upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: Farley, Floros
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented June 7th for first
reading.
KENSINGTON The Kensington Center Plat of subdivision 23 was
CENTER PLAT presented for approval. This subdivision creates two
NO. 23 lots (804-A and 804-B)from Lot 804. A commercial
LOT 804 building will be constructed on each lot. The Plan
Commission recommends approving this subdivision.
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A Resolution was presented that would authorize the MFT FUNDS
appropriation of Motor Fuel Taxes in the amount of CREE/BASSWOOD
$115,000 for the Cree Lane-Basswood Lane improvement.
Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for RES.NO.19-88
passage of Resolution No. 19-88
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS
(Cree/Basswood Lanes)
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A Resolution was presented that would appropriate MFT FUNDS
Motor Fuel Tax funds in the amount of $778,000 for 1988 GENERAL
the General Maintenance Program for 1988. MAINTENANCE
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved RES.NO. 20-88
for passage of Resolution No. 20-88
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS
(General Maintenance 1988)
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented a request AGREEMENT:
to enter into. the annual agreement with the Illinois IDOT
Department of Transportation for maintenance of
specified roadways located within the Village.
Mr. Dixon stated that the cost to the Village is
approximately $42,000, a portion of which is reimbursed
by the State.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the administration and
authorize entering into the Maintenance Agreement with
the Illinois Department of Transportation for
maintenance of specified roadways within the Village.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem
Wattenberg
Nays: Murauskis
Motion carried.
Mr. Dixon presented the following bid results: BIDS:
The following bids were received for the parkway tree PARKWAY TREE
removal program: REMOVAL
Class Bidder Amount
Medium Hendricksen Care of Trees 10.70 per inch
Davey Tree Expert Company 10.81 per inch
Large Hendrickson care of Trees 12.15 per inch
Davey Tree Expert Company 13.36 per inch
Very Large Hendrickson Care of Trees 13.50 per inch
Davey Tree Expert Company 16.71 per inch
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HENDRICKSEN Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to
TREE CARE concur with the recommendation of the administration and
accept the low qualified bid submitted by Hendricksen
Care of Trees in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for
the parkway tree removal program.
Upon roll call:. Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg
. Nays: None
Motion carried.
TREE The following bids were received for the tree trimming
TRIMMING program:
Nels Johnson Davey Tree Hendricksons
Class Tree Experts Care of Trees
1 12.15 14.80 15.40
2 37.00 42.00 46.20
3 58.00 63.00 66.00
4 95.00 126.00 132.00
5 95.00 189.00 ---
NELS Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
JOHNSON to concur with the recommendation of the
TREE EXPERTS administration and accept the low qualified bid
submitted by Nels Johnson Tree EXperts in an amount
not to exceed $110,000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
CABLE TV Bids were advertised for television production
EQUIPMENT equipment for Cable T.V. Roscor Corporation,
Swiderski Electronics and Video Images submitted
bids, however the bids received exceeded the budgeted
amount and it was the recommendation of the
administration to reject all bids and re-advertise
this item.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the
administration and reject the bids for the television
production equipment and authorize the item to be re-
bid.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
CENTRAL RD Mr. Dixon stated that the railroad crossing repair at
RAILROAD Central Road has been delayed and the exact date is
CROSSING unknown at this point.
It was also noted that Public Works had a very
successful Open House last Saturday and the employees
and administration should be commended.
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NY OTHER BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to EXECUTIVE
go into Executive Session for the purpose of SESSION
discussing litigation.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried
The Board went into Executive Session at 8:55 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:35 P.M.
Present upon roll call: Mayor. Krause
Trustee Arthur
Trustee Farley
Trustee Floros
Trustee Murauskis
Trustee Van Geem
Trustee Wattenberg
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farl'ey, moved ADJOURN
to adjourn the meeting.
upon roil call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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