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Home My WebLink About09/01/1987 VB minutes 199 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT September 1, 1987 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 Murauskis. APPROVE MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held August 18, 1987. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 514,398 Revenue Sharing Fund - Motor Fuel Tax Fund 7,154 Community Development Block Grant Fund 3 036 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 8 282 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 322 335 Parking System Revenue Fund 3 695 Risk Management Fund 58 088 Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 2 129 Special Service Area Construction 95 - Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 4,771 P W Facility Construction Fund Series B 25,434 Debt Service Funds 5,010 FlexComp Trust Fund 5,207 Escrow Deposit Fund 29,998 Police Pension Fund 26,981 Firemens Pension Fund 19,769 $1,031,080 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. 2OO COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. MAYOR'S REPORT No report. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 42-V-87, ZBA 42-V-87, 43-SU-87, 44-Z-87, 45-A-87, Alter Group ZBA 43-SU-87, These cases deal with requests to rezoning the ZBA 44-Z-87 subject property to O-R and I-l; text amendments to ZBA 45-A-87 the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 14); variations from The Alter Group Chapter 14 and Chapter 16; and, a special use in the nature of a Planned Unit Development. The Zoning Board and Plan Commission recommended approving the requests. Pursuant to discussion at the last meeting, the Ordinances presented for second reading reflect any and all changes. ORD.NO. 3827 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3827 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO.3828 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinanoe No. 3828 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 14 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE VILLAGE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 3829 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3829 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP WITH RESPECT TO ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN AN I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT OF THE VILLAGE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 3830 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3830 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS LAKE CENTER PLAZA IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 - September 1, 1987 201. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO. 3831 passage of Ordinance No. 3831 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE IN THE NATURE OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS LAKE CENTER PLAZA IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, .--- Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: Farley Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO. 383~ passage of Ordinance No. 3832 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MODIFICATIONS FROM CHAPTER 16 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS LAKE CENTER PLAZA Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to LAKE CENTE] approve the Lake Center Plaza Preliminary Plat of PLAT OF Subdivision. SUBDIVISIOI Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. PLAZA UNIT Plaza United, Busse Road between Algonquin Road and Dempster Street This request for modification from the Development Code (Chapter 16) has been continued until the Petitioner has submitted all necessary documents. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would AMEND CH. 8 amend Article IX of Chapter 8 to create a .10% real REAL ESTATE estate transfer tax. TRANSFER TA It was noted that the Village must create new sources of revenue in order maintain the existing service level due to the decline in sales tax revenue which the Village has experienced in the past couple of years. Mayor Krause stated that the proposed Ordinance should be amended to provide for this tax to be paid by the purchaser. Representatives of real estate companies spoke in opposition to this tax stating that it would place a ,.. hardship on the purchaser. Trustees Wattenberg and Murauskis expressed their opposition to this real estate transfer tax, who also stated that they would support an increase in the tax levy rather than service taxes. It was noted that if the Village elected to raise the needed revenue through real estate taxes, that would have a greater impact on business than through service taxes. Page 3 - September 1, 1987 202 ORD.NO. 3833 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3833, with the tax to be paid by the purchaser. AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE IX ENTITLED "REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TA~" TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BY PROVIDING FOR A REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Krause Nays: Murauskis, Wattenberg Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that AMEND CH.11 would amend Article XVII of Chapter 11 to create a 3% HOTEL/MOTEL TAX Hotel/Motel Tax. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved for ORD.NO. 3834 passage of Ordinance No. 3~34 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVII, HOTELS AND MOTELS, OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BY PROVIDING FOR A HOTEL/MOTEL USE TAX UDon roll call: Ayes: Van Geem Nays: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg, Krause Motion failed. AMEND CH. 8 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that FOOD & BEVERAGE would amend Chapter 8 of the Village Code to provide TAX for a 1% Food and Beverage Tax. Mark Busse, President of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce stated that on behalf of the members of the Chamber, they oppose this tax and suggest the Village charge residents for refuse disposal. A representative of Dominicks Finer Foods stated that the proposed Ordinance is unclear in various areas and suggested the Village clarify those areas and amend the various definitions, especially as it refers to prepared foods and beverages. Representatives from Sho Gun Restaurant, Ye Olde Town Inn, Mr. Peters Banquet Hall, Old Carriage Restaurant, and E1 Sombero spoke in opposition to this proposed tax. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on September 15, following various changes to be made to clarify specified areas of the Ordinance. ZBA 30-Z-87 ZBA 30-Z-87 and ZBA 31-SU-87, Fairway Properties, ZBA 31-SU-87 Rand Road and Hill Street FAIRWAY The Petitioner gave a recap of this issue, noting that PROPERTIES the issue had been presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals twice, both times the vote was to deny the proposal to develop this parcel with a shopping center and restaurant. Various changes to the plan, as suggested by the Zoning Board and the residents, were made and outlined to the Village Board. The Petitioner noted that they would agree to prohibit a 24 hour operation, no fast food drive-thru establishments or no liquor store. Page 4 - September 1, 1987 The following residents spoke in opposition to the proposal: Jack Adams, 515 Eastman Court Joanne Corcoran, 524 Hill Street Tim Corcoran, 524 Hill Street Steve Pollit, 601Wilshire Tom Reese, 526 Hill Street Gayle Reese, 526 Hill Street Resident, 401E. Highland Patty Sharkey Bill Mundo, 522 Hill Street John Masser, 510 Eastman Court The major concerns of the residents include: No need for another strip shopping center; The obnoxious smells that would be created by a restaurant; Increased traffic; and The development of this site would be too dense. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to grant the requested re-zoning being the subject of ZBA Case No. 30-Z-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Wattenberg Nays: Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Motion failed. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to grant the requested Special Use being the subject of ZBA Case No. 31-SU-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Wattenberg Nays: Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Motion failed. Mayor Krause called a recess at this point, 11:35 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 11:50 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustee Arthur Trustee Farley Trustee Floros Trustee Murauskis Trustee Van Geem Trustee Wattenberg Richard Hendricks, 1537 Emmerson Lane, expressed his RICHARD appreciation to the Village for repairing the entrance HENDRICKS: monument at Emmerson Lane and Wolf Road, following an MONUMENT automobile hitting it. Mr. Hendricks also stated that MARKER the Mount Prospect Plaza has installed the sidewalks · along Rand Road in time for the school children to use --- them prior to school opening. 645 South Meier Road 645 S.MEIE} An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would MODIFICATI< grant modifications from the Development Code (Chapter FROM CH. 16) relative to planting parkway trees, installation of street light and sidewalks. The Petitioner proposes the construction of a single family home on this site and has agreed to execute a Restrictive Covenant guarantee installation of the public improvements at such time as the administration requires. The Plan Commission recommended granting these modifications by a vote of 6-0. This Ordinance will be presented September 15th for second reading. 204 IACCINO PLAT The Iaccino Plat of Subdivision, dealing with the OF SUBDIVISION property located at 645 South Meier Road, will also be presented September 15th for consideration. KENSINGTON An Ordinance was presented for first reading that CENTER: would grant a modification from the Development Code MODIFICATION to permit a cul de sac 896 feet in length, rather FROM CH. 16 than 500 feet as permitted by Village Code, for property located within the Kensington Center for Business. The Plan Commission recommended approving this request by a vote of 5-1. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, 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. 3834 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3834 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIFIED MODIFICATION FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS KENSINGTON CENTER FOR BUSINESS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. CONTINUED Due to the late hour, several items on the agenda were continued to the next regular meeting of the Village Board on September 15th. CBDG FUNDS A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Funds in he Community Development Block Grant Program will be presented September 15th. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Krause called the Public Hearing to order at LEVY 1987,/88 11:55 P.M. The purpose of this Public Hearing, called pursuant to proper legal notice having been published in he Mount Prospect Herald, is to consider the annual tax levies of the Village for fiscal year 1987/88. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would adopt the levy necessary to fund the various Special Service Areas in the Village. There being no audience participation, Mayor Krause declared the Public Hearing closed at 11:56 P.M. ORD.NO 3835 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3835 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER ONE, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER TWO, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER THREE, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOUR, AND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1987 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1988. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Krause called a Public.Hearing to order at 11:58 PUBLIC HEARi P.M. The purpose of this p6bi~i"6 h~ar~ng, called LEVY 1987/88 pursuant to proper legal notice having been published in the Mount Prospect Herald, is to consider the annual levy for municipal and corporate purposes for the fiscal year 1987/88. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would levy the funds necessary for municipal and corporate purposes of the Village. There being no audience participation, Mayor Krause declared the Public Hearing closed at 12:02 A.M. Trustee Van Geem noted that in the event the Food and Beverage Tax does not receive the approval of the Village Board, it might be prudent to increase the amount of the levy. If the taxes are approved the levy can be abatted by December 31 of this year. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for ORD.NO. 3836 passage of Ordinance No. 3836. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1987 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1988 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to amend the motion to increase the levy by $309,000 to a total of $8,188,228. Upon roll call: Ayes: Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Krause Motion to amend failed. Mayor Krause called for the vote on the main motion to adopt the levy as presented. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Nays: Murauskis, Wattenberg Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented the following BIDS: bid results: EVERGREEN AVENUE The following bids were received for improving a IMPROVEMENT portion of Evergreen Avenue: Nardulli Construction $37,749.00 M & A Cement Work, Inc. 42,308.55 Friggi Construction Co. 45,753.00 Globe Construction Co. 45,849.15 Tri-On Construction Co. 58,074.75 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration NARDULLI and accept the low qualified bid submitted by Nardulli CONSTRUCTIO~. Construction in an amount not to exceed $37,749.00 for the improvement of Evergreen Avenue. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 7 - September IL 1987 206 DEMOLITION: The following bids were received for the demolition of two single family homes recently purchased by the Village as part of the Tax Increment Financing District No. 1: Robinette Demolition, Inc. $ 8,790.00 Cuywreco, Inc. 17,360.00 ROBINETE Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to DEMOLITION INC. concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the low bid submitted by Robinette Demolition, Inc. for the demolition of two houses at a cost not to exceed $8,790.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. RANDVIEW The Village Manager presented a request for a field TOWNHOMES: change from G. Grant Dixon, owner of 72 townhomes on FIELD CHANGE Wheeling Road at Kensington. These townhomes will be offered for sale and the owner would like to upgrade the units in the form of adding a patio and landscaping. The proposal is for a field change in order to prepare two units as models and then go through the Zoning Board of Appeals for a hearing on a variation to permit these patios on all the units. The patios will cover a sidewalk easement. It was noted that the sale of these units to individuals could greatly improve this area. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to grant the requested field change to Grant Dixon for the townhouses in the Boxwood area and permit two units to have patios added which units will be used as models. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. CONTINUED ITEMS: The following items were continued to the next regular meeting of the Village Board on September 15th: GENERAL An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance OBLIGATION of $1,570,000 General Obligation Bonds, BONDS Series 1987D, of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois; COPY MACHINE Request to waive bidding procedure and accept quote for purchase of copy machine for Police and Fire Departments; AGREEMENT: A Resolution Authorizing Execution of GREELEY & HANSEN an Agreement Between the Village of Mount Prospect and Greeley and Hansen Engineers; AGREEMENT: A Resolution Authorizing Execution of JAWA An Agreement Between the Village of Mount Prospect and the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency; and EXECUTIVE SESSION An Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining. Page 8 - September 1, 1987 207 ANY OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:13 A.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 9 - September 1, 1987