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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/1985 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDE} Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:01 P.M. INVOCATION INVOCATION In the absence of Trustee Flores, the invocation was given by Trustee Gerald Farley. 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 Flores Trustee George Van Geem APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVE MINU~ Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held June 18, 1985. Upon roll cait: Ayes: Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg, Krause Nays: None Pass: Arthur Motion carried. APPROVE BILL~ APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 568,852 Revenue Sharing Fund 13,540 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 210,159 Community Development Block Grant Fund 3,897 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 15,059 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 166,583 Parking System Revenue Fund 1,373 Risk Management Fund 104,884 Capital Improvement, Replacement or Repair Fund 101,914 Corporate Purposes Construction, 1973 10,400 Special Service Area #2 7,250 Trust Fund 1,367 Police Pension Fund 18,494 Firemens Pension Fund 7,927 $1,231,699 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD HOMETOWN DAY Mr. Budd Wilder representing the Downtown Merchants ' DOWNTOWN Association, gave a brief presentation on the upcoming MERCHANTS Hometown Day celebration. The festivities will take ASSOCIATIO~ place July 25 28, as well as the official dedication of the facade program. There will be entertainment, refreshments and sidewalks sales. Mr. Wilder also requested the Village's assistance in clean-up, locating a PA system and other ~ssistance that might be needed. It was noted that inasmuch as this is the first year this type of festivities will take place, the Village will assist, however, a record will be kept of the expenses involved so that these expenditures can be budgeted for next year. Expeneses anticipated are overtime for Public Works to clean the streets and possibly sidewalks of debris from day to day, poiice patrols etc. The Board and administration wished the merchants good luck in this activity. PEACE Mr. Nick Fisher, representing Pe~ce Reformed Church, REFORMED 955 South Meier Road, requested the Village to CHURCH assist in a water run-off problem the church is 955 S.MEIER experiencing since the improvement of Meier Road. It was noted that the elevation of the sidewalk and curbing are such after the improvement that the parking lot ~etains water. The Village Manager stated that he would be in touch with Mr. Fisher and with the assistance of the Village Engineer would try to work out a solution to this problem. MAYOR'S REPORT OATH: Mayor Krause introduced George Gattas, Secretary of ~OLICE OFFICER the Fire and Police Commission. Commissioner Gattas HARRY MOSER administered the Oath of Office to Police Recruit Harry Moser. AMEND CH.13 An Ordinance was presented that would amend Chapter 13 BRISTOL COURT by increasing the number of Class "E" liquor licenses from one to two for Bistol Court Banquet Hall, which 828 E. RAND RD. will be located in the former Cinema at 838 East Rand Road. CLASS "E" Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee'Arthur, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance since the petitioner stated that the contract to purchase is contingent on securing a liquor license. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carrried. ©RD.NO.3543 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3543 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 27-V-85 ZBA 27-V-85, 8 South Mount Prospect Road 8 S.MOUNT An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would PROSPECT ROAD grant a variation to permit construction of a 2 car garage within one foot of the property line and to permit the garage to exceed the permitted 600 sq. ft. to 720 sq. ft. provided that no other acceesory buildings will be permitted. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance, at the request of the petitioner. Upon zolt call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, ~,;attenberg Nays: None Metien carried. ~]~ 2 ~985 P~¢le 2 Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved ORD.NO.3544 for passage of Ordinance No. 3544 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8 SOUTH MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 28-V-85, 698 East Northwest Highway ZBA 28-V-85 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 698 E.NORTHWE~ grant a variation to a previously approved site plan by HIGFfWAY permitting a small green house to be attached to the automotive service building. The area to be occupied by the green house would have been landscaped area. The Zoning Board of APpeals recommended approval of this request. This Ordinance will be presented July 16th for second reading. An Ordinance was presented for 2nd reading that adopts the PREVAILING State of Illinois wage rates. WAGES Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3545 ORD.NO.354~ AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO A DETERMINATION OF THE PREVAILING WAGE RATES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays- None Motion carried. SAKURA An Ordinance was presented relative to certain provisions RESTAURANT for variations and improvements for property commonly known as Sakura Restaurant, 107 S. Main Street. This 107 S.MAIN property was the subject of a Zoning Board of Appeals case and did receive variations, subject to certain improvements to be made to the building, both front and back. To date, all these improvements have not been completed and this Ordinance provides for an escrow account in order for the property owners to deposit monies on a monthly basis. Mr. Bernard Lee, attorney for the property owners, stated that he had reviewed the Ordinance and that it meets with approval from his clients. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved ORD.NO.3546 for passage of Ordinance No. 3546 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED PARKING VARIATIONS AND TO ESTABLISH AN ESCRO?[ ACCOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSURING COMPLETION OF CERTAIN BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY CObl~,IONLY KNOWN AS THE SAKURA RESTAUkANT, 107 S. MAIN STREET ~r*a~je 3 July 2, ]gs[ 84¸ Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Muraus~is, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS CDBG: A Resolution was presented authorizing the expenditure of specified Community Development Block Grant Funds BOXWOOD AREA for the purpose of fund special summer programs for children in the Boxwood area. The Prairie Girl Scout Council prepares activities for the children 3 days a week during the summer. Diane Dozall, representing the Prairie Girl Scout Council stated that the program has operated successfully for the past two years, providing for 54 children to participate under the supervision of 5 to 7 adults. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, mowed RES.NO.37-85 for passage of Resolution No. 37-85 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE ILLINOIS pRAIRIE GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL, INC. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND CH.18 An Ordinance was presented that would amend Chapter 18, DUI Section 18.501.1(C) relative to the regulationS governing Driving While Under the Influence. This Ordinance will be presented July 16th for second reading. INVESTMENT A Resolution was presented that establishes a policy POLICY relative to investment of Village funds. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved RES.NO.38-85 for passage of Resolution No. 38-85 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT FLEXIBLE Village Manager Terrance L. Burghard presented a COMPENSATION Resolution adopting a flexible compensation plan PLAN for Village employees. This plan, in brief, allows for certain payroll deductions for medical insurance to be made from pre-taxed dollars. RES.NO.39-85 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Resolution No. 39-85 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE A FLEXIBLE COMPENSATION PLAN EOR EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND TO DESIGNATE A PLAN ADMINISTP~ATOR Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None }lotion carmied. Ni:~IG}H%OT~NOOD Hr. ~' ~{' r~] .~n~ ~ha ~ stated that in respense to a questien WAPCH PROGIeIM dull 2, !985 Page 4 previously asked, the Neighborhood Watch Program conducted by the Police Department is proving to be successful with approximately 2 new groups being established each month. ANY OTHER BUSINESS It was noted that due to the fact that several items scheduled to be presented to the Committee of the Whole are not completed, the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for July 9th has been cancelled. Also cancelled, due to the Independence Day weekend and vacation schedules, Coffee With Council, has also been eancelled for July 6th. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk