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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1984 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT APRIL 17, 1984 CALL TO ORDER C~ Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Floros. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn H. Krause Trustee Ralph W. Arthur Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Norma J. Murauskis Absent: Trustee George Van Geem Tmustee Theodore Wattenberg APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVE MINUT$ Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held April 3, 1984. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT APPROVE BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund 365,909.71 Revenue Sharing Fund 7,796.25 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 16,372.50 Community Development Block Grant 34,944.60 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 18,428.51 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund: Operations & Maintenance 92,501.45 Depreciation, Improvement & Extension 78,029.76 Parking System Revenue Fund 50,926.82 Risk Management Fund 19,654.68 Capital Improvement, Repair or Replacement Fund 78,946.64 Special Service Area #3 Const. Fund 2,584.17 Special Service Area #4 Const. Fund 1,355.83 Contractors Surety & Sidewalk 200.00 Trust Fund 350.00 $ 768,000.92 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved APPROVE to accept the financial report~ dated March 31, 1984, FINANCIAL subject to audit. REPORT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. MAYOR'S REPORT EMS MONTH: Mayor Krause proclaimed the month of April, 1984, as Emergency Medical Services Month in the Village. As AWARDS part of this acknowledgement, Mayor Krause presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following members of the Fire Department for their continued dedication in this field; serving as Firefighter/Paramedics: Robert Clark Mark Chiesel Steve Dumovich Keith Destree Ronald Olson Donald Burger Mark Pope Gary Klein Arthur Felski Matt Canning Randy Cherwin Kenneth Koeppen Robert Kooiker Thomas Lynch Thomas O'Neill Mark Bauer Sam Baas Virgil Strzelecki Charles Livingston James Juliano James Hemasath Richard Vincenzo Richard Fronczak Thomas Kelley Kurt Strob Allan Labbe Michael Lipnisky Randy Wederitch Delbert Ulreich RUDY HANSON A Resolution was presented honoring Mr. L. A. "Rudy" Hanson, who is retiring after more than 25 years as Village Manager of Arlington Heights. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for RES.NO.14-84 passage of Resolution No. 14-84 A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING L. A. "RUDY" HANSON Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Krause Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would AMEND CH.13 amend Chapter 13 by deleting a Class "W" liquor license, GOLDEN BEAR issued to Golden Bear Restaurant and by changing the classification from Class "S" to Class "R" for Little LITTLE America Restaurant. Golden Bear, on Euclid, will continue AMERICA as a family restaurant without alcoholic beverages, and Little America, 299 W. Central Road, has enlarged the eating area and eliminated the lounge therefore a Class "R" liquor .license ~s the appropriate classification. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance in order to take action on the subject liquor licenses. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO.3416 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3416 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. Page Two April 17, 1984 APPOINTMENTS Mayor Krause submitted the names of residents to the newly created Ad Hoc Energy Commission and requested AD HOC ENERG~ confirmation by the Village Board. Those people COM~4ISSION nominated are as follows: Michael J. O'Shea John Foster Ray Larson Darryl Boyd Donald E. Jessen Trustee Murauskis, seconded Trustee Floros, moved to concur with the appointments as suggested by the Mayor to the Ad Hoc Energy Commission. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 10-SU-$4 ZBA 10-SU-$4, Old Orchard Colony Country This case deals with a request to grant a special use for OLD ORCHARD the undeveloped circular property within Colony Country. CO_Q_L~ The Consent Decree governing the subdivision calls for COUNTRY 2 buildings with underground parking, allowing a height of up to 12 stories. The developer, Frediani Group, has requested three 3-story buildings of townhouses. At the Zoning Board of Appeals it was decided that a compromise plan could be considered on the type of development on that site that would be acceptable to all parties. No such compromise development was reached, however, it was the feeling of the property owners within the Old Orchard Colony Country that efforts could be made for the various homeowners associations to acquire the subject property, with the cost being distributed via a special service district created by the Village. Mr. Don Rudd, attorney for the developer, and John Bickley, attorney for the homeowners associations, presented the proposal to the Village Board on creating a special service district, if a purchase price could be agreed to by both parties. Mr. Rudd requested the Board to withdraw ZBA Case No. 10-SU-84, with leave to reinstated the Case and waive the time periods and enter into the necessary documents pursuant to the direction of approval of the Village Attorney. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to permit the withdrawl of the subject ZBA case subject to reinstatement if negotiations for the purchase of the parcel by the homeowners are unsuccessful. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. If negotiations for the purchase price are successful, the Village will be requested to initiate proceedings to create a special service district. ZBA 7-Z-84 ZBA 7-Z-84, 801 Edgewood Lane 8Q1 EDGEWO©D Having had a first reading on April ]7, 1984, Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of ORD.NO.3417 Ordinance No. 3417 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, WITH RESPECT TO THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE R-1 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: ~%tion carried. Paqe Three npr~l 50 ALTENBURG'S The Altenburg's Plat of Re-Subdivision, the parcel PLAT OF of land being the subject of Ordinance No. 3417, was RE-SUBDIVISION presented for approval. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the Altenburg's Plat of Re-Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. Having been presented for first reading on April 17, 1984, COMPUTER Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for AIDED DISPATCH passage of Ordinance No. 3418 ORD.NO.3418 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECTS' PORTION OF CERTAIN COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH CONLMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND THE NORTHWEST CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BORROWING OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BE PAID OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, AND PROVIDING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A DIRECT ANNUAL T~X FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE ON SAID LOAN Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur noted that the minutes of the Central Dispatch Executive Committee stated that some member communities might have a problem meeting their portion of the budget. Trustee Arthur expressed his concern over this statement. MANAGER'S REPORT PUBLIC HEARING: A Public Hearing for the purpose of discussing the 1984-85 BUDGET tentative budget for fiscal yea~ 1984-85 was called to order at 8:33 P.M. Village Manager Terrance L. Burghard stated that the budget presented totalled $22,690,694, including the Mount Prospect Public Library. OMNI HOUSE Trustee Farley stated that it was his understanding that $1,500 would be budgeted for Omni House, in addition to the $2,000 allocated fOr youth counseling within the Police Department. It was noted that no monies were budgeted for Omni House. At the request of Trustee Farley, it was agreed that expenditures would be reviewed in August, 1984, as to the activities involved with the youth counselor in the Police Department. No comments were received from the public on the proposed budget. The Public Hearing was declared closed at 8:52 P.M. RES.NO. 15-84 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Resolution No. 15-84 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR CO~qENCING MAY 1, 1984 TO APRIL 30, 1985. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved ,~,r~l 17, 1984 Page Four to amend the budget document to reflect $1,500 for Omni HoUse. Upon roll call for ~he amendment: Ayes: Farley, Ftoros Nays: Arthur, Murauskis, Krause Motion failed. Roll call on the main motion to adopt the budget, Resolution No. 15-84 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Flores, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Flores noted that while he voted in favor of the budget , he expressed a negative vote oD. Page 85, being the monies allocated for case worker. CLOSE DEBT A Resolution was presented that would close out three debt SERVICE service accounts. .FUND ACC~ Trustee Flores, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for RES.NO. 16-8 passage of Resolution No. 16~84 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CLOSING OF THREE 1984 BOND AND INTEREST FUND ACCOUNTS FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AND FIRE STATION, AND TO TRANSFER FUNDS ON HAND TO THE CO~LMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT DEBT SERVICE FUND IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Flores, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Burghard presented a proposal to have a co-operative JOINT venture between High School District 214 and the Village. It was stated that the Village has a parcel of land VENTURE: DIST.214 & previously a well site, that is a buildable lot within a VILLAGE single family residence district - Central Road & Stevenson, and it is proposed that the Village permit students within District 214 to construct an energy efficient single family home on the site. This approach is proposed since past sales of abandoned well sites within the Village have brought very low prices when sold, this proposed venture would create excellent experience for the youth as well as possibly producing revenue for both entities when construction is complete and the house is sold. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration to enter into the proposed co-operative venture between School District 214 and the Village to construct an energy efficient single family dwelling on an abandoned well site at Central Road & Stevenson Lane in the Village. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Flores, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. The direction of the Board will be presented to the School Board for their consideration within the next couple of weeks. Page Five April 17, 1984 NEW BUSINESS ~ An Ordinance was presented for first reading that ART. XI would increase the taxicab fares for senior citizens. It is proposed that the flat rate for senior citizens SENIOR be increased from a total of $2.10 ($.75 paid by the ~ senior citizen with the Village subsidizing the balance TAXICAB of $1.35) to $2.50 (the senior paying $1.00 and the FARES Village subsidizing the balance of $1.50). An Ordinance Amending Article XI Entitled "Taxicab and Taxicab Driver's Licenses" of Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code of Mount Prospect will be presented on May 1, 1984 for 2nd reading. TRAFFIC: A Resolution was presented authorizing an agreement SIGNALS between IDOT and the Village for improving the traffic signals at the intersections of Busse Road and Dempster Street BUSSE RD.AT and Busse Road and Algonquin Road. DEMPSTER & ALGONQUIN Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Resolution No. 17-84. RES.NO.17-84 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. MFT FUNDS A Resolution was presented appropriating $23,000 for the Village's share of the improvement of the above OPTICOM intersections, which cost is for the installation of Opticom equipment. RES.NO.18-84 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for passage of Resolution No. 18-84 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. N.W, A Resolution was pres'ented authorizing an agreement COMMUNITY between the Village of~NorthwestCommunity Services SERV__~ to provide housing counseling services for low and HOUSING moderate income and elderly residents. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for RES.NO.19-84 passage of Resolution 19-84 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None ~otion carried. N.W. A Resolution was also presented that would authorize COMMUNITY an agreement with the Northwest Community Services SERV_~ providing for transportation services for clients of PARATRANSIT adult day care centers within the Village. RES.NO.20-84Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved Page Six for passage of Resolution No. 20-84 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE PARATRANSIT RESOURCES CORPORATION OF THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Arthur gave a brief report on the recent seminar conducted by the Northwest Municipal Conference being the first annual conference for elected and appointed officials. Trustee Arthur reported that he and the Mayor attended different lecture sessions noting that they were most informative and encourage more officials to take advantage of this seminar next year. John Coleman, Chairman of the Mount Prospect Cable Commission, noted that the members of that Commission had recently attended a Public Communications Access Seminar and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to attend. Mayor Krause stated that in February a letter was sent to State's Attorney Richard Daley relative to prosecuting DUI violations. Having not received a response, a second letter was sent, which prompted a reply from a staff member from the State's Attorney's office stating in short that Mr. Daley had no interest in pursuing the the matter and that the subject of local prosecution of DUI violations under local ordinances was of no interest or concern to State's Attorney Richard Daley. Mayor Krause expressed her disappointment in the lack of interest shown by the State's Attorney. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page Seven April 17, 1984