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Home My WebLink About12/16/1986 VB minutes 233 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND iBOARD DF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT December 16, 1986 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 Norma Murauskis Trustee Theodore Wattenberg Absent: Trustee Leo Floros INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Theodore Wattenberg. APPROVE MINUTE~ APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held December 2, 1986. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, 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 $555,292 Revenue Sharing Fund 7,694 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 72 Community Dave!opment Block Grant Fund 28,376 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 44,283 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 90,167 Parking System Revenue Fund 7,204 Risk Management Fund 66,221 Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 84,502 Corporate Purposes Construction Fund 1973 Special Service Area Construction ~5 115,131 Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund 140,548 Communications Equipment 1984 5,010 Downtown Redevelopment B & I Fund 188,468 Insurance Reserve B & I 14,925 Special Service Area 92 21,706 Special Service Area ~3 4,685 Special Service Area ~4 9,370 Special Service Area #5 216,009 Escrow Deposit Fund 6,104 $1,605,778 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee ~urauskis, mcved to accept the financial report dated November 30, 1986, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van 3ee:n, Wattenberg Nays: 234 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD LIBRARY: Judy Bennett, President of the Mount Prospect Public REFERENDUM Library, and members of the Board, presented a request REQUEST for a referendum in order to ask the residents to authorize an increase in their tax rate from .23 to .40. It was noted that the increase is necessary to renovate the building, including replacing the roof, and to cover the additional materials and personnel due to the increase in usage. Mrs. Bennett presented an Ordinance proposing the language to be presented to the voters for the referendum:-- to be held as part of the General Election on April 7, 1987. This Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the Special Meeting of the Village Board on December 30,1986. MAYOR'S REPORT PRESENTATION: Mayor Krause and Police Chief Pavlock presented the following awards for outstanding service: OFFICER OF YEAR Officer Richard Tracy, Officer of the Year Investigator Kevin Condon, Runner-Up Officer John Dahlberg, Runner-Up Officer James Edwards, Runner-Up Investigator Steve Ramholz HOLIDAY A Resolution was presented extending holiday greetings. GREETINGS Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for RES.NO.45-86 passage of Resolution No. 45-86 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg, Krause Nays: None Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Krause presented the name of Edward Miller (former EDWARD MILLER, Trustee), 131 Kenilworth, to fill the vacancy on the POLICE PENSION Police Pension Board created by the resignation of Joe BOARD AND O'Dwyer who has moved out of Mount Prospect. YING WANG, PLAN COM. Also presented was the name of Ying Wang, 300 W. Milburn, for appointment to the Plan Commission, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Terry Findlay. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Edward Miller to the Police Pension Board and Ying Wang to the Plan Commission. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. LITIGATION: Mayor Krause requested the Board to authorize CITIZENS intervention in the Citizens Utilities Water Company UTILITIES litigation in which that company is requesting a variation-- WATER CO. for the permitted level of radium standards. It was also ~ suggested that the Board retain Attorney Freedman to represent the Village at a maximum cost of $3,000. Trustee Wattenberg requested that the Board be kept informed as to the progress and actions taken in this case. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to authorize retaining Attorney Freedman to represent the Page 2 - Dece;aber 16, 1986 illage in citizens Utilities Cas'e, relative to radium standards, at a maximum Cost"of $3~000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None M6tion carried OLD BUSINESS ZBA 60-SU-85, Sporty Nine, Old Orchard Colony ZBA 60-SU-85 The original case requested a special use in the nature of SPORTY NINE, a planned unit development for the subject property in OLD ORCHARD order to construct a multi-family development with 772 units. Due to the fact that this property is the subject of a Consent Decree, it was necessary to amend that Consent Decree. The attorneys for the petitioner, the Village and administration have worked out such an amendment and presented it for Village Board approval. If the Consent Decree is approved, it would then be filed with the Court. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would accept the Consent Decree relative to the property commonly known as the Sporty Nine, located within the Old Orchard Colony Country. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for ORD.NO.3727 passage of Ordinance No. 3727 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONSENT DECREE AMENDMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried ZBA 60-Z-86, 1740 W. Dempster ZBA 60-Z-86 At the request of the petitioner, the second reading 1740 DEMPSTE] of an Ordinance granting a special use to permit an automotive repair shop in a B-3 District was continued to the December 30th meeting, in order to allow sufficient time to prepare all the necessary documents. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on December 30th. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would CHAPTER 16 grant a modification from the Development Code to eliminate MODIFICATIO! the sidewalk in the front of property located at 211 211WESTGATI Westgate Road. The Plan Commission recommended granting this request by a vote of 7-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO.3728 passage of Ordinance No. 3728 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MODIFICATION FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211 WES~GATE ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 3 - December 16, 1986 ZBA 65-V-86 ZBA 65-V-86, 402 Prospect Manor 402 PROSPECT An Ordinance was presented for first reading that MANOR would grant a variation to allow a detached garage .72 feet from the side lot line, rather than the required 5 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this variation by a vote of 5-0. This Ordinance will be presented at the Special Meeting on December 30th for second reading. SPECIAL SERVICE An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AREA NO. 6 proposed the establishment of Special Service Area ALBERT & GEORGE No. 6 and setting forth the procedures for STREETS creating the Special Service Area. The purpose of this action is to finance the improvements for a portion of south George and Albert Streets, including curbs, gutters, roadway, etc. CHAPTER 16 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that MODIFICATIONS: would grant modifications from the Development Code RANDBURST (Chapter 16) for property commonly known as SHOPPING CTR. Randhurst Shopping Center. The modifications include the elimination of certain sidewalks, parkway trees and lighting on the public rights-of-way along Euclid, Elmhurst, Rand and Kensington Roads. This Ordinance will be presented at the Special Meeting on December 30th for second reading. TIF An Ordinance was presented for second reading that PURCHASE LAND would authorize the purchase of real estate located ~14 S.ELM ST. at 114 Elm Street by the Village, which property will be included in the Tax Increment Financing District (TIF), ORD.NO.3729 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3729 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 114 SOUTH ELM STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. COURT ROOM A Resolution was presented authorizing execution of LEASE a Lease Agreement between the Village and the Third >lunicipal District Court. This 3-year lease, is for the court room on the 2nd floor of the Public Safety Building. RES.NO.46-86 Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Resolution No. 46-86 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT A!~D THE THIRD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT COURT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - December 16, 1986 237 NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing This Public Hearing, called pursuant to proper legal PUBLIC HEARIi notice having been sent to the appropriate authorities, ANNEXATION was called to order at 9:05 P.M.for the purpose of 1501 DOUGLAS considering the annexation of one lot of record, co~only know as 1501 Douglas. The property owner has petitioner the Village of Arlington Heights fOr disconnection from their boundaries and annexation to the the Village of Mount Prospect. There being no participation from the audience, the Public Hearing was declared closed at 9:06 P.M. An'Ordinance was presented for first reading that would authorize the annexation of the property being the subject of the public hearing above. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO.3730 passage of Ordinance No. 3730 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT LAND LYING IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY (1501 DOUGLAS AVENUE) Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to PLAT OF authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her ANNEXATION signature on the Plat of Annexation, being the subject of Ordinance No. 3730. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would AMEND BUDGEd make specific amendments to the budget adopted for fiscal year 1986-]987. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the Special Meeting on December 30th. Acting Village Manager Michael E. Janonis, gave the PUBLIC WORK~ village Board a brief presentation similar to what will be FACILITY given to the Metropolitan Sanitary District Board relative to the proposal to purchase a 7 acre parcel of Melas Park (Central and Busse Roads) from the MSD. If the proposal to build a Public Works Facility proceeds, this parcel would be the proposed site. It was noted that 5 Trustees, Mayor Krause and Mr. Csnonis would attend the ~neeting of the MSD Board relative to this matter. If the MSD Board accepts the proposal, then negotiations could begin to establish a purchase price. Page 5 - December 16, 1986 A>~END CH.18 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) which would STOP SIGN, authorize a STOP sign for westbound traffic on LINNEMANN & Linnemann Road at Church Street. This traffic CHURCH control is in conjunction with the townhouse development, known as Courts of St. John, at that location. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO.3731 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3731 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE IV-A OF ARTICLE XX OF CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis,' Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Acting Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented his report. SALE OF VILLAGE Mr. Janonis stated that the 1952 La France fire OWNED PROPERTY: engine, recently authorized to be replaced and sold, FIRE ENGINE had been sold for $850.00 to George Meyers of Mount Prospect. BID WAIVER: Mr. Janonis presented a proposal for purchase of BADGER METER CO. water meters from Badger Meter Company. The Village had a contract with this company, which expired in August, 1986, however representatives of this company has offered to extend that contract for meters at the same price. It was the recommendation of the administration to accept this extension to the contract with Badger Meter Company for the purchase of approximately 1,000 house meters. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the bidding process and authorize the extension of the contract with Badger Meter Company for house meters for a cost not to exceed $45,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None 5~otion carried. SOIL BORINGS In conjunction with the proposed purchase of MELAS PARK: property at Melas Park for a new Public Works PUBLIC WORKS Facility it will be necessary to obtain soil FACILITY borings, in accordance with building requirements. ~4r. Janonis presented the following bid results for this soil boring test: Testing Service Corporation $1,8C0 Flood Testing Laboratories, Inc. $2,4~0 STS Consultants, Inc. $4,5f0 Page 6 - December 16, 1986 Z39 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to TESTING SERVIC concur with the recommendation of the administration and CORPORATION authorize Testing Service Corporation to conduct soil boring tests of the Melas Park property, at a cost not to exceed $1,800, which tests are subject to the MSD approving the concept of the Village purchasing that property. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Pass: Murauskis Motion carried. Also in conjunction with the proposed new Public Works PUBLIC WORKS Facility, it was requested that the Village Board FACILITY: authorize a financial consultant to develop the necessary BOND ISSUE paperwork involved with a bond issue to finance the project. It was the recommendation of the administration R.V.NOREEN & that the Village enter into an Agreement with R.V.Noreen ASSOCIATES and Associates at a cost not to exceed $1,500. It was noted that the financial consultant would bill the Village on a hourly basis. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize entering into an Agreement with R. V. Noreen and Associates at a cost not to exceed $1,500, for the purpose of conducting initial steps in preparation of a bond issue for the Public Works Facility. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Pass: Murauskis Motion carried. Mr. Janonis stated that the recently approved "HELP" (liability insurance pool) has been approved by 12 municipalities with joint amount of $900,000. Trustee Wattenberg requested information as to the number of verdicts against municipalities of $1,000,000 or more. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10.00 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 Dece~nber 16, 1986