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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1987 VB minutes MINUTES OF TEE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT March 24, ]987 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 9:55 P.M. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn Krause Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Norma Murauskis Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg ROUSE/RANDHURST - Right-of-Way Dedication Mayor Krause noted that discussion relative to the proposed subdivision of property known as Randhurst Shopping Center took place at the regular meeting the Mayor and Board of Trustee on March 17. At that time discussion took place as to whether the Village should required the dedication of 17 feet along the south boundary of the Randhurst property for the future widening of Kensington Road. Mr. Andrew Conlin, representing Randhurst Corporation, noted that Randhurst Corporation has, at the request of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) agreed to sell a 10 foot strip at the corner of Rand and Elmhurst Road to facilitate a better radius for turns. It was the opinion of Mr. Conlin that the ]7 feet being requested for dedication the length of the Randhurst property is a subject that should be addressed at the time the proposed improvement takes place, which would permit the State to acquire the land through condemnation and reimburse the existing businesses for any inconvenience the loss of land might cause. The staff and the representatives from Rouse/Randhurst had met durin] the week however, no agreement could be reached as to the dedication of the 17 feet. It was noted that the subdivision is being proposed at the request of the lender in connection with financing for the new office building to be occupied by the First National Bank of Mount Prospect. Had the subdivision not been requested the Village would not be in a position to require this dedication. A compromise was offered by the petitioner that 17 along the south property line be dedicated approximately 250 feet to the east, to Bell Federal Savings. The Trustees discussed the various options involved with this matter. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to accept the compromise offered by representatives of Rouse/Randhurst for the dedication of up to 17 feet from the intersection of Rand and Elmhurst Roads to a point approximately 250 feet east (west end of Bell Federal Savings) as the State requires. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: Murauskis Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the Randhurst Plat of Subdivision Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: Murauskis Motion carried. GEORGE/ALBERT GEORGE/ALBERT STREETS - SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. 6 SPECIAL SERVICE It was noted by Mayor Krause that Ordinance No. 3734 AREA NO. 6 was passed and approved December 30, 1986, proposing the establishment of Special Service Area No. 6. The Ordinance called for a Public Hearing on January 20, 1987 for the purpose of discussing the proposed improvements to be included in the Special Service Area. In accordance with the Statute governing the establishment of a Special Service Area, a 60 day period of time would be permitted for petitions to be filed with the Village Clerk containing signatures of 51% of the registered voters and 51% of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area. The 60 day period would end March 21st, which was a Saturday therefore the period was extended to Monday, March 23rd. The first regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees would be Wednesday, April 8th (due to the fact the local election is April 7 and no meeting would be held that evening). It was the decision of the Mayor and Board to discuss the outcome of the 60 day period at the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 24th, which meeting has subsequently been called as a Special Meeting of the Village Board. The following people spoke on the subject: Don Alexander, 9 S. Albert Jim Anderson, 11 S. Albert Sharon Anderson, 11 S. Albert Alice Janczak, 214 S. Albert Charles Houchins, 318 S. Albert Bob Janczak, 214 S. Albert Maximillian Urbahn, 15 S. George Jim Lonergan, 212 S. George Charles Guthrie, 1000 E. Lincoln St. Clarence Moore, 321S. Albert Caloway Gavin, 115 SA George Carol Marsh, 301 S. Albert Bud Cairns, 312 S. Albert Lois Radtke, 903 E. Lincoln Richard Car~, 6 S. George Anita Dunnum, 217 S. Albert Dan Reynolds, 322 S. Albert Mr. Rawley, 411S. Albert Janet Koy, 409 $. Albert Margaret Hamons, 211S. Albert Neil Wells, 201S. George Barbara Benham, 201 S. George Ann Yourg, 223 S. Albert Bob Aicher, 213 S. George It was noted that several issues are yet to be resolved, such as whether addendums to petitions ' indicating the persons listed as the owner of record and/or voter have moved or in cases died are permitted; if the names of people known to have moved or died should be counted; and, whether people that signed the petition opposing the project have a right to revoke their signatures. Paqe 2 - Mgrch 24, 1987 Representatives of both sides of this issue claimed that they prevailed under the requirements of the State Statute. A majority of the Trustees expressed their opinions that people signing petitions should have the opportunity to change their minds and favored proceeding with this project. Trustee Floros stated that there have been problems with the entire process and that various legal issues need to be resolved. It was also noted that bids were requested and received some months ago for this project, however that low bid was good through March 31st. If a legal determination was sought, the time period for the low bid to be effective will have passed and new bids may have to be secured - which could raise the cost of the project. Trustee Farley expressed his opinion that the Village should approve the establishment of this Special Service Area and secure a legal opinion on the unresolved legal issues. Trustee Van Geem suggested the Village stop further action to establish the Special Service Area and asked who would pay attorney fees involved with resolving the legal issues. It was noted that if court proceedings took a long period of time that the cost would be increased for both the residents and the Village. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to establish Special Service Area No. 6, finding that the required signatures of 51% of the owners of record and electors has not been met; recognizing the revocation petitions were valid; that the Village immediately proceed to court at no cost to those resident either in favor or opposed to the project; and, that the Village Board not proceed with construction with regard to the Special Service Area until the court has rendered a decision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: Floros, Van Geem Motion carried. Village Manager Dixon presented a status report relative to using Community Development Block Grant Funds for improving the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way. It was noted that $75,000 had been allocated for the 1986/87 budget year, however, Commonwealth Edison has not finished reviewing the plan therefore that amount of money will be carried over into the 1987/88 budget for this project. Mr. Dixon also presented a proposal for the pool cars. During the budget hearings the subject of the former --- Village Managers car was brought up, and since Mr. Dixon has a car allowance rather than use of a Village vehicle, the Board questioned the intention for this vehicle. Page 3 - March 24, 1987 O Mr. Dixon stated that the car will be included in the pool car fleet and the request to purchase pool cars will be reduced by one. It was the opinion of the Village Board that this was an acceptable solution to the issue. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:10jA.M~. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 4 - March 24, 1987