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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/17/1987 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ~OUNT PROSPECT February 17, 1987 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER In the absence of the Mayor, Village Clerk, Carol A. Fields, called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Norma Murauskis Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg The Village Clerk requested nominations for President Pro Tem. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Arthur, nominated Trustee Leo Floros as President Pro Tem. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Pass: Floros Motion carried. Trustee Floros stated that Mayor Krause was attending a meeting and would arrive later in the meeting. INVOCATION INVOCATION --- The invocation was given by Trustee Ralph Arthur. APPROVE MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held February 3, 1987. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OP BILLS Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Farley, APPROVE BILL moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $446,345 Revenue Sharing Fund 3,480 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 12,363 Community Development Block Grant Fund 3,405 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 53,440 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 58,112 Parking System Revenue Fund 2,634 Risk Management Fund 107,246 Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 2,060 Corporate Purposes Construction Fund 1973 5,869 Special Service Area Construction %5 115,131 Flexcomp Trust Fund 5,844 Escrow Deposit Fund 7,177 $ 823,]06 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to accept the financial report dated January 31, 1987, subject to audit COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COURT WATCHERS Trustee Wattenberg requested residents to become involved and be court watchers. Trustee Wattenberg brought up one case in particular where the defendants have been granted 10 continuances, with their next court date on Tuesday, February 24th in Des Plaines. TICKET Mr. Bare, 1827 Thornwood, stated that he did not agree COLLECTION with the policy of the Village relative to telephone POLICY calls to the residents home in an attempt to collect past due tickets. Mr. Bare stated that he had received such a call that evening regarding a ticket however he did note that the ticket had been paid. The Village Board stated that the Police Department was authorized to initiate a collection program and would look into this particular incident. MAYOR'S REPORT AGREEMENT: President Pro Tem Floros presented the Agreement VILLAGE MANAGER between the Village and John Fulton Dixon, the new DIXON Village Manager, for authorization to execute. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize execution of the Agreement between the newly hired Village Manager, John Fulton Dixon, and the Village. Trustee Farley stated that he did not agree with one section of the Agreement relative to paying a percentage of the brokerage fee involved with selling or buying Mr. Dixon's home and therefore could not the support the Agreement. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: Farley Motion carried. AMEND CH.13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend various sections of Chapter 13 relative to Alcoholic Beverages. Trustee Arthur, 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 Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved ORD.NO.3747 for passage of Ordinance No. 3747 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER ]3 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 - February 17, 1987 OLD BUSINESS ZBA 71-V-86, Mount Prospect Plaza ZBA 71-V-86 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would MOUNT PROSPE£ grants variations to permit a zero foot rear yard and a 10 PLAZA foot side yard. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0. This Ordinance will be presented March 3rd for second reading. ZBA 2-V-86, 4 South Owen ZBA 2-V-86 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 4 S. OWEN ST. grant a variation to allow a Floor Area-Ratio of .397 rather than the permitted .35. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approving this variation by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Arthur, 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 Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO.3748 passage of Ordinance No. 3748 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4 SOUTH OWEN STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARI A Public Hearing was called to order at 7:50 P.M., ANNEXATION pursuant to proper legal notice being pUblished and sent, for the purpose of considering the involuntary annexation of approximately 52 acres generally located on the east side of Busse Road, west of Higgins Creek, between Algonquin Road and the Tollway. The area being the subject of the Public Hearing consists mostly of light industrial properties. A farm with residence is also included. There was discussion on one establishment in this area that presently holds a valid liquor license issued by Cook County. It was noted that due to the time frame involved with all the aspects of annexation, including passage of Ordinances and recording the appropriate documents with the Recorder of Deeds, the Village's licensing period would be close at hand, so it is proposed that the Cook County liquor license be extended one year. This subject will be more fully discussed at the March 3rd meeting of the Village Board. Mayor Krause arrived at the meeting at this point. The Public Hearing relative to the proposed annexation was closed at 8:]0 P.M. This Ordinance relative to annexation will be presented for second reading on March 3rd. Page 3 - February 17, 1987 9.4 SOLID WASTE A Resolution was presented that would authorize the Village of Mount Prospect to participate with the Northwest Municipal Conference in securing a site for solid waste. RES.NO. 7-87 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Resolution No. 7-87 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Murauskis left the meeting at this point. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY BLOCK A Resolution was presented that would set forth the GRANT FUNDS anticipated funds available and uses proposed for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Trustee Arthur questioned the need for handicap access lavatories in the train station, as proposed, when there is no access made available for the handicapped onto the trains. RES.NO. 8-87 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Resolution No. 8-87 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: Arthur Motion carried. "HELP" INSURANCE A Resolution was presented that would authorize an POOL amendment to the recently adopted Agreement for participation in the High-Level Excess Liability Insurance Pool. RES.NO.9-87 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Resolution No. 9-87 A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO AMENDMENT IN THE CONTRACT AND BY-LAWS OF THE HIGH-LEVEL EXCESS LIABILITY POOL (HELP) AND EXTENDING THE DATE DURING WHICH THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AGREES TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THAT POOL Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND CH.20 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would make certain penalties within Chapter 20 (Animals) consistent when the fine is paid prior to the due date. Page 4 - February 17, 1987 9.5 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ,- Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved for ORD.NO.3749 passage of Ordinance No. 3749 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would TIF: authorize the acquisition of property to be located TARGET AREA within Target Area "A" of the Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 of the Village. This Ordinance will be presented March 3rd for second reading. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would REAL ESTATE authorize the purchase of property commonly known as 208 PURCHASE: East Evergreen. This single family home would be TIF acquired for future demolition and inclusion in the Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 of the Village. Acting Village Manager Michael Janonis noted that the Village will be paying $72,500 for the property and if approved by the Village Board would suggest waiving the second reading due to the closing date within the next week. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for ORD. NO. 375~ passage of Ordinance No. 3750 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 208 EAST EVERGREEN STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT _. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Acting Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented his report. Deputy Fire Chief Delbert Ulreich presented a proposal FIRE DEPT. for the. Mount Prospect Fire Department to establish its TRAINING own Fire Training Academy relative to hazardous materials. ACADEMY Page 5 - February 17, 1987 The Village was recently granted a lease for land located within the tank farm area for such training sessions. The cost would be borne by those Fire Departments sending their personnel to the Mount Prospect Training Academy Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to approve the proposal for the Mount Prospect Fire Department to establish a Training Academy. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. FIELD CHANGE: Acting Village Manager Janonis requested the Village 2000 S.ELMHURST Board to ratify a field change for property located at 2000 South Elmhurst Road, namely the Auto Care Center. The Village Board has recently granted a variation for this property to have a message sign installed on the property for all the businesses within this auto care center, however, due to the Village's requirements to have all other Code requirements met the sign cannot be installed yet. The owner of the Pit Pro Oil Change store is unable to purchase the required sign for the front of his establishment and Mr. Janonis is asking that the Board concur with his field change to waive that requirement until the businessman is in such a financial position to comply. If the Board waives this requirement then the message sign can be installed. It was the opinion of the Village Board that the Acting Manager showed good judgment in suggesting this field change and thereby giving this auto center a chance to have successful businesses. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to ratify the field change of the Acting Village Manager relative to the installation of a message sign at the Auto Care Center, 2000 South Elmhurst Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. BUDGET Mr. Janonis stated that the next hearing on the UPDATE proposed budget for 1987/88 would be Tuesday, February 24th, at which time the Planning and Zoning and Public Works Departments would present their proposals. ANY OTHER BUSINESS CANDIDATES Trustee Van Geem noted that a Candidates Night would NIGHT be sponsored by the League of Women Voters on March 23rd and said that it might be worthwhile to having this event televised. The administration will look into the possibility. Page 6 - February 17, 1987 rustee Farley stated that the Cable Council will hold a CABLENET Cablenet compliance hearing on Wednesday, February 25th. COMPLIANCE Cable T.V. has been in operation in the area 5 years and PUBLIC HEARI! the franchise agreement calls for such a hearing. The public is invited or it can be viewed on Channel 113. BI-CENTENNIAl Mayor Krause announced that the Village has been CONSTITUTION officially designated as a Bi-Centennial Constitution COMMUNITY Community, honoring the 200th Anniversary of the U. S. Constitution. It was also announced by the Mayor that the TREE CITY U.~ Village has once again been honored as a Tree City U.S.A. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to SESSION: go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing LAND ACQUISI~ Land Acquisition relative to the Tax Increment Financing District. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. The Mayor and Board went into Executive Session at 9:49 P.M. Mayor Krause reconvened the meeting at 10:50 P.M. RECONVENE Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustee Arthur Trustee Farley Trustee Floros Trustee Murauskis Trustee Van Geem Trustee Wattenberg ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:51 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - February 17, 1987