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MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
April 2], ]987
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 7:30 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
INVOCATION INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Van Geem.
APPROVE MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor
and Board of Trustees held April 8, 1987.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, APPROVE BILLS
moved to approve the following list of bills:
General Fund $470,9]3
Revenue Sharing Fund 7,034
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 7,699
Community Development Block Grant Fund 8,314
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 38,948
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 63,998
Parking System Revenue Fund 3,654
Risk Management Fund 90,301
Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 8,807
Corporate Purposes Construction Fund 1973 2,809
Special Service Area Construction 95 138,~12
Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund 16,432
Flexcomp Trust Fund 3,886
Escrow Deposit Fund 6,151
Police Pension Fund 6,831
$873,789
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to
accept the financial report dated March 31,' 1987, subject
to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
ANTI-VANDALISM Crime Prevention Officer Dick Draffone and Mayor Krause
POSTER AWARDS presented awards to the 4 winners of the Anti-Vandalism
Poster Contest.
MAYOR'S REPORT
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Krause proclaimed April 24, 1987 as Arbor Day in
ARBOR DAY' Mount Prospect, noting that as part of the celebration
a tree will be planting during a ceremony on Friday,
the 24th at 11:00 A.M. at the Public Safety Building.
CAPITAL Mayor Krause announced that Capital Appreciation
APPRECIATION Citizen Bonds are being offered to residents and
CITIZEN BONDS interested parties as a method to secure a portion of
the monies necessary to construct the new Public Works
Facility. It was noted that the $1,000,000 Bonds are
available from the Finance Department for the next week
or so at a cost of between $245.58 and $421.08 at
various interest rates and maturity dates from the year
2000 to 2007. Each Bcn~ ~-~i!! yield $1,000 upon
maturity. Mayor Krause stated that these Bonds give
residents an opportunity to invest in the Village and
are the first bond of this type to be issued in the
State.
OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to legal notice having been published in the
Mount Prospect Herald, Mayor Krause called a Public
BUDGET 1987/88 Hearing to order at 7:45 P.M. for the purpose of
considering the proposed budget for the Village for
fiscal year 1987/88.
Trustee Van Geem asked the method to be used by the
Village for financing street repairs within the
Village. It was noted by Mayor Krause that this
subject is being scheduled for in depth discussion
during a Committee of the Whole meeting in the very
near future.
There being no audience participation on the proposed
budget Mayor Krause declared the Public Hearing closed
at 7:51 P.M.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading that
would adopt the budget as presented for fiscal year
1987/88.
ORD.NO. 3769 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 3769
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1987 AND ENDING
APRIL 30, 1988 IN LIEU OF PASSAGE OF AN
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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An Ordinance was presented for seCond~"reading that would TIF:
authorize the purchase of property as part of the Tax ACQUISITION,
Increment Financing District. The subject property is 3 S.EMERSON
located at 3 South Emerson Street and the agreed price
is $82,500.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 3770
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE ~ ~0. 5~qO
AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
--' 3 SOUTH EMERSON STREET, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 11-Z-87, Busse Flowers ZBA 11-Z-87
An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would BUSSE FLOWEt
re-zone a portion of the property being the subject v£ Li.ls
case, located at the northeast corner of Elm Street and
Northwest Highway from R-2 so that the entire parcel would
be B-3. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting
this request by a vote of 6-0.
Trustee Floros, 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 Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for ORD.NO.3771
passage of Ordinance No. 3771
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP WITH RESPECT
TO THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN A B-3 BUSINESS
RETAIL BUSINESS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 8-SU-87, Opus Corporation ZBA 8-SU-87
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that OPUS CORP.
would grant a special use in the nature of a Planned 4 STORY BLD(
Unit Development in order to permit a 4 story building
on the subject property. The Zoning Board of Appeals
had recommended approving this request by a vote of
4-1.
This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at
the May 5th meeting of the Village Board.
ZBA 9-V-87, 610 Cedar Lane
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
grant a variation to permit a wooden deck reducing the
rear yard to 16'4" instead of 25' The Zoning Board of
Appeals recommended approving this request by a vote of
6-0.
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.
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ORD.NO.3772 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 3772
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 610 CEDAR LANE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 10-V-87 ZBA 10-V-87, 113 South I-Oka
113 I-OKA An Ordinance was presented for first reading that
would grant a variation for the subject property to
permit a Floor Area Ration of .402 instead of the
permitted .35. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommendation was a vote of 3-3.
Mr. Carlton Schaeffer, 111S. I-0ka, requested the
Board not to approve the requested variation due to
the fact that it would not be in character with the
neighborhood and would effect his property.
Mr. Robert Risch, 109 S. I-Oka, also requested the
Board to give further consideration to the request and
consider the effect on the neighbors.
Trustee Van Geem and Trustee Arthur noted that only
one resident appeared before the Zoning Board of
Appeals to oppose the request.
This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on
May 5th.
SHELL OIL An Ordinance was presented for first reading that
ALGONQUIN & would grant a modification from the Development Code
ELMHURST RD. to permit the required detention facility to be nearer
MODIFICATION to a building than the normally required 75 foot
FROM DEVELOP. separation. The Plan Commission recommended approval
CODE' of this request by a vote of 7-0.
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.
ORD.NO.3773 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 3773
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MODIFICATIONS FROM
THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT ELMRURST AND ALGONQUIN ROADS (SHELL OIL
PROPERTY)
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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In conjunction with the devel0Pm~n~'~ok the Simonsens BRENTWOOD
Nursery property, a plat of subdivision was presented SUBDIVISION
that would create 96 lots. The Plan Commission
recommended approving this subdivision by a vote of 7-1.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to
authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her
signature on the Brentwood Plat of Subdivision.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
'Motion carried.
The developer of the Brentwood Subdivision has requested MODIFICATIONS
modifications from the Development Code to permit the FROM DEVELOPM
retention facility to be located closer to a structure CODE
than the permitted 75 feet. The Plan Commission
recommended granting this modification by a vote of 7-1.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and
grant the modification from the Development Code as
requested for the Brentwood Subdivision.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would AMEND CH.
amend Article XI of Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code in TAXI CABS
its entirety. This Ordinance regulates all aspects of
taxi cabs and taxi cab operators.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, 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.
In response to questions from members of the Village
Board it was noted that there will be one inspection
station for the taxi cabs and that surprise inspections
will be made from time to time. It was also noted that
verification of insurance coverage will continue to be
enforced.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for ORD.NO. 3774
passage of Ordinance No. 3774
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE XI ENTITLED
"TAXICABS AND TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSES"
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem
Nays: Wattenberg
Motion carried.
It was noted that discussion will take place at a future
meeting to fully discuss the fares charged, fees and
responsibility for regulations.
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VACATE PUBLIC The Plan Commission has recommended that the Village
RIGHT-OF-WAY establish a policy regarding vacation of public
REGULATIONS right-of-way. During the most recent vacation of
Village owned right-of-way concern was expressed by
the Plan Commission that there is no requirement to
inform the residents in the area of the proposed
vacation that the Village is considering such action.
It was recommended by the Plan Commission that the
appropriate section of the Village Code be amended to
require notice be posted when property is proposed
to be vacated, subdivided, etc.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Plan
Commission relative to notification of residents
within a specified distance of a proposed vacation of
Village right-of-way.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented May 5th for first
reading amending the Village Code to include to
notification prior to vacation of Village
right-of-way.
AMEND CH.8 At the direction of the Village Attorney an Ordinance
was presented for first reading that would amend
Article VIII of Chapter 8 to eliminate certain
provisions of the Finance Officer and the issuance of
Bonds.
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.
ORD.NO.3775 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 3775
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE VILLAGE CODE
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT RELATING
TO MUNICIPAL FINANCE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
CABLE T.V. A Resolution was presented that would authorize an
AMEND AGREEMENT amendment to the Agreement between the Village and
Cablenet Associates regulating Cable T.V. service in
the Village and transferring to Telenois, Inc.
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Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for RES.NO.16-87
passage of Resolution No. 16-87
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO CABLENET ASSOCIATES/
TELENOIS INC.
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 Resolution H.E.L.P.
that would designate the Finance Director as Village's INSURANCE
represent to the High-Level Excess Liability Insurance Pool REPRESENTATIV
(H.E.L.P.) and the Assistant to the Village Manager as the
alternate representative.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for RES.NO.17-87
passage of Resolution No. 17-87
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
HIGH-LEVEL EXCESS INSURANCE LIABILITY POOL
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Parley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The following bid results were presented for the BIDS:
reconstruction of Hopi Lane:
HOPI LANE
Peter Baker & Son Inc. $147,544.50 RECONSTRUCTIO
Skokie Valley Asphalt 156,977.45
Arrow Road Construction Co. 164,000.00
J.A. Johnson Paving Co. 171~322.00
Allied Asphalt Paving Co. 178,746.45
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the administration and PETER BAKER
accept the low bid submitted by Peter Baker & Son, Inc. in & SON
the amount of $147,544.50 for the Hopi Lane reconstruction.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The following proposals were received for a Time Base TIME BASE
Corrector for the Cable T.V. production office: CORRECTOR
Bidder Model Cost
Roscor Corporation P147-20 $7,675.00
Swiderski Electronics FA-440 $8,475.00
Due to the specialized nature of this equipment, the ROSCOR CORP.
administration requested the formal bidding procedure be
waived and recommended accepting the low bid from Roscor
Corporation.
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Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to waive the bidding procedures in order to purchase a
Time Base Correcter from Roscor Corporation at a cost
of $7,675.00
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Flores,
Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
FIELD CHANGE: Mr. Dixon presented a field change request from
COURTS OF Mitroff Companies, developer of Courts of St. John,
ST. JOHN which request is to permit patios and balconies to
encroach into the rear yard approximately 2'2". It
was suggested by the administration that the field
change be granted due to the fact that the surrounding
area ~s open space.
Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommenaation of the
administration and grant a field change for the Courts
of St. John development and permit patios and
balconies to encroach into the required yards by
approximately 2'2".
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Flores,
Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BUDGET REVIEW Mr. Dixon stated that he would be reviewing the budget
adopted for 1987/88 and will be reporting back'to the
Village Board on possible revisions.
EXECUCTIVE EXECUTIVE SESSION
SESSION Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing Personnel, Pending Litigation and Land
Acquisition.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Flores,
Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Village Board went into Executive Session at 8:58 P.M.
Mayor Krause reconvened the meeting at 10:05 P.M.
Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause
Trustee Arthur
Trustee Farley
Trustee Flores
Trustee Murauskis
Trustee Van Geem
Trustee Wattenberg
ADJOURN Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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