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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/2000 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES 'OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT September 5, 2000 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Village Clerk Velma Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Dennis Prikkel Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer MAYOR MAYOR PRO TEM PRO TEM: In the absence of Mayor Farley, Trustee Prikkel, seconded by Trustee Skowren, CORCORAN nominated Trustee Timothy Corcoran to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Upon roll call: Ayes! Corcoran, Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Prikkel gave the invocation. APPROVAL MINUTES MINUTES Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting he~d August 15, 2000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS BILLS Trustee Comoran stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was noted an asterisk, and that all items further noted in that manner would be considered with one vote under as "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S MAYOR'S REPORT REPORT: Trustee Comoran presented a proclamation recognizing Chamber of Commerce Week, CHAMBER September 17-23, to Madeline Franklin, Tom Zander, and Deb Moore, representing the WEEK the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. LAWSUIT Trustee Corcoran read the following proclamations, which are on display at the Village ABUSE WEEK - Clerk's office: Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, September 18-23 PROSTATE Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September 2000 CANCER MONTH No appointments were made to boards or commissions. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CITIZENS Greg Canella, President of the Mount Prospect Jaycees asked the Board to waive the out-of-pocket fees associated with the second annual circus presented by the Jaycees and the Mount Prospect Park District Foundation, on September 22 and 23, at Melas Park. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Pdkkel, moved to waive all out-of-pocket fees in conjunction with the second annual Jaycees circus, to be held September 22 and 23. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Trustee Prikkel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of the following BILLS items of business: 1. Bills, dated August 31,2000 ORD. NO. 5137 2. Ordinance No. 5137: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS 630 WEST RAND ORD. ROAD (Citgo gas station) NO. 5139 3. Ordinance No. 5139: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE MPFD PICKUP MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE (Definitions) TRUCK 4. Bid results: 1. Pickup truck for Mount Prospect Fire Department MCC @ PUMP 2. Replacement of Motor Control Cabinet (MCC) at Pump Station No. 16, at STATION 16 1629 W. Algonquin Road 3. 2000 CDBG Sidewalk Program 2000 CDBG SIDEWALK Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks PROGRAM Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 08-2000, Text Amendment, Village of Mount Prospect ZBA 08-2000 This ordinance, relative to outdoor dining, was recommended for deferral to the AMEND TEXT: September 19 Village Board meeting due to ongoing research and potential modifications OUTDOOR to the proposed ordinance. DINING Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to defer ZBA 08-2000 to the September 19, 2000 meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wiiks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 13-2000 ZBA 13-2000, Text Amendment, Village of Mount Prospect TEXT AMEND- An ordinance was presented for second reading, which would amend Chapter 14 MENT, (Zoning) of the Village Code, as it relates to uses and facilities in parks, in the C-R C-R ZONING (Conservation Recreation) district. DISTRICT, PARKS - Director of Community Development William Cooney presented the ordinance, explaining the the ordinance had been amended since the first reading, to make alt accessory structures that are taller than thirty feet (30') fall under the classification of 'conditional uses.' He stated that this provision would allow the Village Board to review any proposal for structures over thirty feet (30') in height on a case by case basis, and have final approval. At the request of the Village Board on August 16, Mr. Cooney arranged for a lighting expert, Mr. Marty Solei from Northstar Electric to be present at this meeting. Mr. Solei Page 2 - September 5, 2000 stated that his company manufactures commercial, residential, and sports lighting equipment. He gave a visual ~)resentation of ball fields using various heights of light poles, and explained their degrees of coverage and appropriate uses. Trustee Prikkel stated that he would vote against the text amendment because he was not convinced that the distance at which the baseball backstops could be placed was a safe enough distance to ensure safety. ORD. Mr. Solei addressed questions from the Board, after which Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5138: NO. 5138 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Prikkel Motion carried. ZBA 05-2000, 791 E. Rand Road ZBA 05-2000 An ordinance was presented which would rezone a vacant lot currently zoned R-1 (Single 791 E. RAND Family Residence) to B-3 (Community Shopping) zoning district to allow the construction ROAD of a 23,000 square foot retail development. The Zoning Board of Appeals had voted 2-4, resulting in a denial of the zoning amendment, therefore a super majority vote was required from the Village Board for final approval. Mr. Paul Spiewak, representing his father as property owner, and part owner of nearby Century Tile Company, provided a history of the property, stating that when his father purchased the property 30 years ago, it was with the understanding that he could build a tile store there. During the course of court litigation, Mr. Spiewak purchased another parcel adjacent to his store at 915 E. Rand Road, eliminating the need for building one at 791 E. Rand Road. Mr. Spiewak stated his desire to sell the property to the Zabest Commercial Group, Inc., for a retail strip center. Mr. Steven Nikolas, representing the Zabest Commercial Group, Inc. addressed concerns of the Board, primarily related to parking, traffic congestion, noise, and garbage disposal. The following residents expressed their opposition to the proposal: Robin Rose 217 N. William Street Cheryl Santoro 111 N, Louis S~reet Lori Camp 216 N. Louis Street Jerry Wallis 218 N. Louis Street Iver Iverson 226 N. Louis Street Patricia Ziegler 112 N. Louis Street Resident 109 N. Louis Street Rich Benson 220 Autumn Lane Mr. Rick Scardino, of Grubb & Ellis Real Estate, expressed his support of the project. This ordinance will be presented again at the September 19, 2000 Board meeting for - second reading. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 29-2000 ZBA 29-2000, 521 N. Eastwood Avenue 521 N. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would grant a Conditional Use permit EASTWOOD to allow the construction of an unenclosed front porch encroaching in the required thirty AVENUE foot (30') front setback. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval by a vote of 7-0. Page 3 - September 5, 2000 This ordinance will be presented for second reading at the September 19 Village Board meeting. ZBA 32-2000 ZBA 32-2000, 411 N. Emerson Street An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would grant a Conditional Use permit 411 N. to allow the construction of an unenclosed, covered front porch encroaching within the EMERSON required thirty-foot (30') setback. The Zoning Board of Approval had recommended STREET approval of this request by a vote of 7-0. This ordinance will be presented for second reading at the September 19 Board meeting. ZBA 28-2000 ZBA 28-2000, 1104 W. Central Road (APPEAL) 1104 W. This case was presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals on August 24, 2000, as a CENTP, AL ROAD request for a six-foot (6') perimeter fence; the request was approved the ZBA by a vote of 7-0. Neighbors of the petitioner had filed an appeal with the Village Board, however, at (APPEAL) this meeting both neighbors withdrew their appeals. The Village Board heard statements from both parties as to their reasons for originally filing appeals, as well as their reasons for withdrawing them. Additionally, Mrs. Rita Fernandes, owner of 1104 W. Central and applicant, addressed the Board with a number of issues, relative to the way in which her case was handled by staff. Board members explained the procedure to Ms. Fernandes, and attempted to clarify the outcome--which was that her request remained approved, with specific conditions set forth by the Zoning Board of Appeals. As it appeared that Ms. Fernandes did not fully understand the procedures followed by staff, nor the final ruling by the ZBA, Trustee Corcoran invited her to attend the upcoming Coffee with Council meeting on Saturday, September 9, to informally discuss her concerns with staff and Village Board members. With the appeals being withdrawn, this case was closed to Village Board approval. Trustee Corcoran ruled that the discussion had ended, at which time Trustee Prikkel called a point of order and Trustee Hoefert indicated a desire to speak. Trustee Hoefert stated that he would again address this issue, later in the meeting. HOMEBUYERS A resolution was presented expressing the Village's support of the creation of a first-time ASSISTANCE homebuyers assistance program. Through this pilot program, in conjunction with Bank PROGRAM One, the Village will provide funds for a down payment up to $7,500, $1500 for closing ' costs, and up to $1,000 for other bank fees for two qualifying first-time homebuyers. RES. Trustee Prikkel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution NO. 30-00 No. 30-00: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MPPD RADIO DISPOSAL - An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would authorize the disposal of 139 obsolete radios owned by the Mount Prospect Police Department. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - September 5, 2000 ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by TruStee Prikkel, moved for approval of Ordinance NO. 5140 No. 5140: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. 18 W. BUSSE An ordinance was presented for first reading to authorize the use of quick-take AVENUE: condemnation proceedings by the Village to acquire the rear portion of the Ye Olde Town QUICK-TAKE Inn property at 18 W. Busse Avenue. PROCEEDINGS In January, 2000, an ordinance was approved authorizing the purchase or condemnation of this property. As representatives of the Village, and the property owner, have not been able to reach an agreement, the Illinois General Assembly has authorized the Village to use quick-take eminent domain for this purchase. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. NO. 5141 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5141: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF QUICK-TAKE CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18 WEST BUSSE AVENUE (YE OLDE TOWN INN) Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT AMEND A request was presented for Village Board approval to authorize an amendment to the STREETSCAPE Streetscape II contract with SDI consultants, Ltd. to include design/engineering work for & TRAIN DEPOT Phase Ill of the Streetscape program in the amount of $61,145, and an amendment to BLOCK the Train Depot Block contract to include additional work at the train station in the total CONTRACTS amount of $49,600. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of the proposed amendment to the Streetscape II contract in the amount of $61,145, and the proposed amendment to the Train Depot Block contract in the amount of $49,600. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. METRO ALLIANCE OF A request was presented for Board approval of a labor agreement between the Village POLICE - and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police for the years 2000-2003. AGREEMENT Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of the proposed labor agreement between the Village of Mount Prospect and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police for the period May 1, 2000 through April 30, 2003. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 5 - September 5, 2000 Village Manager Michael Janonis reminded the audience of the Coffee with Council scheduled for Saturday, September 9. OTHER ANY OTHER BUSINESS BUSINESS Referring to ZBA Case No. 28-2000 (fence appeal) which was discussed earlier in the meeting, Trustee Prikkel asked that staff consider refunding the $100 variation fee to Ms. Fernandes. Trustee Hoefert expressed his disappointment with the earlier handling of ZBA Case No. 28-2000, and disagreed with Trustee Prikkel's suggestion that the $100 be refunded to Ms. Fernandes. Trustee Skowron suggested the Village Board consider holding a discussion relative to incorporating two-fiat housing into our Village Code. Trustee Wilks asked that the Board consider phasing out the real estate transfer taxes that are charged by the Village. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Corcoran declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Velma W, Lowe Village Clerk Page 6 - September 5, 2000