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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1987 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT March 3, 1987 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn Krause Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg Absent: Trustee Floros Trustee Murauskis INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Skip Farley. APPROVE MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held February 17, 1987. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $407,252 Revenue Sharing Fund 848 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 9,673 Community Development Block Grant Fund 7,681 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 786 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 251,588 Parking System Revenue Fund 707 Risk Management Fund 50,475 Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 5,384 Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund 78,421 Communications Equipment 1984 5,010 Escrow Deposit Fund 4,220 Police Pension Fund 24,552- Firemens Pension Fund 17,528 $864,125 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. 3'6 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD JAYCEES: Bob Tomasello, President of the Mount Prospect Jaycees, WAIVE FEES stating that on March 28th the Jaycees will be sponsoring a Muscular Dystrophy Fund Raiser at the Mount Prospect Country Club on See Gwun and as part of that event, a game machine company has offered the use of several machines, free of charge. Mr. Tomasello requested the Village Board to waive the normal licensing fee for these machines so that all the monies collected would go to this worthwhile cause. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to waive the fees and permit the Jaycees to operate game machines during the fund raiser as stated. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT AMEND CH.13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend various sections of Chapter 13 relative to CREATE "Z" creating a new classification, Class "Z". This SNUGGERY classification would permit the sale of alcoholic 1799 S.BUSSE RD. beverages each day until 4:00 A.M., with the cost of this Class "Z" to be $2,500 per year. It was noted that the reason for the creation of this classification is to permit the Snuggery, 1799 S. Busse Road, to continue operation after annexation by the Village. The annexation of this business and the surrounding territory will be considered later in this meeting. This classification would be in effect for a one year period after which this establishment would be governed by the rules and regulations of the Village of Mount Prospect. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Krause Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved ORD.NO.3751 for passage of Ordinance No. 3751 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Krause Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. AMEND CH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would DELETE STAGGER also amend Chapter 13 by deleting one Class "B" liquor LEE: CLASS "B" license, issued to Stagger Lee's, 303 East Kensington. 303 E.KENSINGTON This establishment has gone out of business. Page 2 - March 3, 1987 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for ORD.NO. 3752 passage of Ordinance No. 3752 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE (Deleting Class "B" issued to Stagger Lees) Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. The owners of O'Neils Sports Cafe Inc. appeared before AMEND CH.13 the Board requesting the creation of a Class "S" liquor CREATE license for their new business known as O'Neils Sports CLASS "S": Cafe, 303 East Kensington Road, formerly Stagger Lees. The O'NEILS SPOR~ petitioners have been interviewed by the Village Manager's CAFE: Office and all the necessary documents have been 303 E.KENSIN( submitted. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to authorize an Ordinance to be drafted and presented for first reading at the March ]7th meeting of the Village Board creating a Class "S" liquor license for O'Neils Sports Cafe. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented March 17th for first reading. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 71-V-86, Mount Prospect Plaza ZBA 71-V-86 An Ordinance was presented for second 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. At the request of the petitioner, this matter was continued to the next meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees on March 17th. An Ordinance was presented for second reading relative to ANNEXATION: the involuntary annexation approximately 52 acres of SOUTH BUSSE territory generally located on the east side of Husse Road, west of Higgins Creek, between Algonquin Road and the Tollway. A Public Hearing was held, pursuant to proper legal notice, on February 17, 1987 relative to this matter. Mr. Levine, attorney for the Snuggery, informed the Board that documents had been filed with the courts relative to the validity of the Statute created in 1985 enabling the use of a creek as a boundary for annexation. The litigation on this subject is pending. Page 3 - March 3, 1987 ORD.NO. 3753 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3753 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT LAND LYING IN SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg, Krause Nays: None Motion carried. TIF: An Ordinance was presented for second that would ACQUISITION authorize acquisition of property located within the OF BUSSE Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, Target Area FLOWERS "A", namely the Busse Florists Property. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, ORD.NO.3754 moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3754 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY THROUGH CONDEMNATION OR OTHERWISE FOR THE DISTRICT NO. 1 TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. TIF: An Ordinance was presented for first reading that PURCHASE would authorize the purchase of the property being AGREEMENT- the subject of Ordinance No. 3754. It was noted BUSSE FLOWERS that the terms of the purchase agreement sets the cost at $700,000. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, ORD.NO.3755 moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3755 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ELM AND EVERGREEN STREETS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - March 3, 1987 43 NEW BUSINESS An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would WATER AGENCY designate newly appointed Village Manager John Fulton REPRESENTATI% Dixon as the Village's representative to the Northwest Suburban Joint Action Water Agency. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for ORD.NO.3756 passage of Ordinance No. 3756 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR MOUNT PROSPECT TO THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN JOINT ACTION WATER COMMITTEE AGENCY Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented his report. WAIVE BIDS: Mr. Dixon presented a request to waive the bidding procedure FIRE HYDRANT~ in order to purchase 12 fire hydrants noting that the Public Works Department had received quotes from the following companies on three separate occasions, as specified below: Ziebel E & H Utility Sidener 12/15/86 $3,192 $3,280 $3,432 12/30/86 $3,192 $3,280 $3,432 1/14/87 $3,172 $3,269 $3,412 Total $9,556 $9,829 $10,276 Ziebel Company was the lowest bidder and orders were placed, however the invoice reflected the total purchase, which exceeds the $4,000 maximum amount. Mr. Dixon also noted that due to the favorable weather, the Public Works Department is able to perform the necessary replacement of hydrants. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to ZIEBEL CO. waiving the bidding procedure and authorize the purchase of 12 fire hydrants at a cost of $9,556 from Ziebel Company. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. The following bids were received for the purchase of an IBM BID: COMPUTER Page 5 - March 3, 1987 System 34 Hardware and Software package: Business Custom DP Records Computer Enterprises Marketing Inc. Corp. IBM Hardware Total $77,978 $82,930 $77,255 $61,905 Software Total 6,677 6,000 7,533 5,561 Delivery 600 300 427 Installation 800 - - - Totals $86,055 $88,930 $85,088 $67,893 A more detailed bid summary is attached to these minutes. IBM Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to accept the qualified low bid of $67,893 as submitted by IBM for a System 34 Computer and accessories. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, ~'ar£ey, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. It was noted that it will take over 3 months to convert the existing computer to the System 34, after which time the Village might advertise and sell the existing equipment. BRIDGE REPAIR: The following bids were received for the William Street WILLIAM STREET Bridge repair: Bidder Total Base Bid Martam Construction Co. $44,315.00 Glen Ellyn, Ill. Kustom Construction Co. $44,794.00 Westchester, Ill. Fencel Construction Co. $65,000.00 Chicago, Ill. A more detailed summary of bids is attached to these minutes. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to MARTAM CONST. accept the low qualified bid submitted by Martam Construction Company of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, for the William Street bridge repair at a cost not to exceed $44,315.00. Upon roil'call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. TICKET The Village Manager explained that the recent complaint COLLECTION relative to the ticket collection policy had been reviewed POLICY and it was reported that the telephone call was made to Mr. Bare, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Village approximately 3 years ago. Mr. Bare had paid the ticket since the computer printout was generated, however the ticket was some 72 days delinquent prior to payment. It was the consensus of the Board to continue the present ticket collection policy. Page 6 - March 3, 1987 Mr. Don Weibel, Chairman of the Plan Commission and BI-CENTENNI~ Bi-Centennial Constitution Commission, requested funding CONSTITUTION in the amount of $500.00 to begin the necessary steps to COMMISSION: organize the celebration of this event. FUNDING Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to authorize initial funding of the Bi-Centennial Constitution Commission in the amount of $500.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Kathcon Subdivision KATHCON SUB. The petitioner in this case is proposing the development of a parcel of land on the east side of Busse Road immediately north of Crumley Detention Basin. The development would include a cul de sac with 9 single family homes on the south side of the roadway and around the bulb of the cul de sac. No homes are proposed for the north side of the roadway and the petitioner is requesting a modification from the Development Code to eliminate the required sidewalks on the north side. Also requested is a modification from the Development Code to permit a cul de sac exceeding the permitted maximum of 500 feet. The petitioner noted that there are mature trees on the north side of the roadway and would like to retain those trees, rather than having a sidewalk where no homes would exist. The Plan Commission has reviewed the preliminary plat of subdivision and modification from the Development Code requests and recommended approval by a vote of 5-0, --- provided the sidewalk on the cul de sac be installed in front of each home. It was also noted that the subject property is presently zoned R-X with a re-zoning request to R-1 pending before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and authorize the requested modifications from the Development Code. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the March 17th meeting of the Village Board. Mini-Mart, Golf & Busse Roads MINI-MART A request for modification from the Development Code had GOLF & BUSSE been presented to the Plan Commission for the subject property, located on the southwest corner of Golf and Busse Roads. The Petitioner requested relief from the regulation governing the number of driveways to a site, there are presently 4 curb-cut driveways into the site. It was the recommendation of the Plan Commission that the petitioner be required to eliminate the two driveways closest to the intersection and permitting the other two to remain, one at the existing width and the other at a reduced size. Page 7 - March 3, 1987 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the Plan Commission's recommendation and grant the modification from the Development Code relative to driveways. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the Match 17th meeting of the Village Board. ACCEPT PUBLIC A request was presented from the Engineering Division IMPROVEMENTS: to accept the public improvements for Marces MARCES MFG. Manufacturing, located at 600 Carboy Road. The public improvements have been installed and meet all the Village regulations. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to concur with the recommendation of staff and accept the public improvements for Marces Manufacturing, 600 Carboy Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. SPECIAL SERVICE Trustee Van Geem requested the Board to give AREA NO. 6: consideration to the creation of Special Service Area GEORGE & ALBERT No. 6, being the George and Albert Street roadway ST.IMPROVEMENTS improvements. It was noted that petitions were filed with the Village Clerk containing signatures of those people opposing the project. Mr. Houchins, who filed the petitions, stated that the number of signatures exceeded the 51%, as required. Mayor Krause noted that several issues are pending on this issue, for instance, the official list appears to have names of people who have moved or died, however their names are still on the official records of Cook County. It was noted that the final determination might have to be made by the Courts. Trustee Van Geem moved to abandon the creation of Special Service Area No. 6 due to the fact that petitions have been filed pursuant to the Ordinance. The motion failed for lack of a second. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved SESSION: to go into Executive Session for the purpose of LAND ACQUISITION considering land acquisition. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg -- Nays: None Motion carried. Page 8 March 3, 1987 he Board went into Executive Session at 8:33 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Krause reconvened the meeting at 9:15 P.M. RECONVENE Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustee Arthur Trustee Farley 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 9:16 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 9 - March 3, 1987