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Home My WebLink About12/18/1984 VB minutes THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT DECEMBER 18, 1984 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDE~ Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:01 P.M. INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Murauskis. 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. M~rauskis Trustee George R. Van Geem Trustee Theodore J. Wattenberg APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVE Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to MINUTES approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held December 4, 1984. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS APPROVAL OF BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $418,249 Revenue Sharing 23,816 Motor Fuel Tax 280 Community Development Block Grant 13,110 Illinois Municipal Retirement 14,877 Waterworks & Sewerage 143,245 Parking System Revenue 827 Risk Management 16,583 Capitol Improvement, Replacement or Repair 12,945 Communications Equipment 1984 5,009 Trust Fund 2,054 $650,995 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ' Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to APPROVE accept the Financial Report dated November 30, 1984, FINANCIAL subject to audit. REPORT: 11/30/84 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. MAYOR'S REPORT MARIE CAYLOR' Mayor Krause presented a Reso~lution.noting the passing PASSING of Marie Caylor, a former Trustee and very active resident. 170 The following Resolution was presented: RES.NO. 58-84 A Resolution Noting the Passing of Marie Caylor WHEREAS, Marie L. Caylor was appointed to the position of Village Trustee of the Village of Mount Prospect in 1974, serving through 1975, becoming the first woman to serve on the Village Board; and WHEREAS, Marie L. Caylor was appointed to the Mount Prospect Plan Commission in 1975, serving until her untimely death, andduring that time, was very active -- in the development of two Official Comprehensive Plans for the Village of Mount Prospect; and WHEREAS, Marie L. Caylor was instrumental in the. successful annexation of the northeastern portion of the Village of Mount Prospect, having devoted considerable time and effort in order to accomplish this goal; and WHEREAS, Marie L. Caylor was an active and proud resident of the Village of Mount Prospect devoting her time for the betterment of our youth, taking an active role in the fight against drug use among our young people, as well as serving on numerous educational committees; and WHEREAS, we the Mayor and Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect areconscious of these many and lasting contributions made by Marie L. Caylor to the advancement of the Village of Mount Prospect and her continued effort to achieve and maintain the fine reputation of our community and the welfare of all. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That there be public acknowledgement of the unselfish service of the departed Marie L. Caylor. SECTION TWO: That the sympathy of the Village of Mount Prospect be and the same is hereby expressed to the family and friends of Marie L. Caylor. SECTION THREE: That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect and that a copy hereof be presented to the family of Marie L. Caylor. SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of the subject Resolution No. 58-84 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley,Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wsttenberg, Krause Nays: None Motion carried. HOLIDAY SEASON Mayor Krause presented a Resolution expressing the good wishes of the Board of Trustees for a happy holiday season to all, and peace on earth. RES.NO.59-84 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for passage of Resolution No. 59-84 A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. December 18, 1984 Page 2 171: i A request was presented to transfer an e×isiting Class "R" SUE MEE liquor license to the new owners of Sue Mee Restaurant, RESTAURANT 10 North Main Street. LIQUOR LIC] 10 N. MAIN It was the opinion of the Village Board that this change in ownership and liquor license holder was acceptable. It was also noted that the restaurant will be serving mostly Korean food. OLD BUSINESS AMEND CH. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) placing specified traffic regulations on Gregory Street around Fairview. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance in,- order take action on the subject Traffic Code amendment. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 348] Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3481 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 47-V-84 ZBA 47-V-84, 101 Sunset 101 SUNSET Mr. Findlay, petitioner, presented his request for a variation to permit a wooden deck in the side yard. Mr. Findlay explained that there was a stoop at the back door, located at the side of the house. He took the stoop out and replaced it with a wooden deck, larger that the original stoop. The deck was constructed over an existing concrete walkway leading from the front of the house to the rear door. It was also noted that Mr. Findlay was not aware that a permit was required for this improvement. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-1 in favor of this variation, however since 4 affirmative votes are required in this instance the 3-1 vote is actually a denial. Staff pointed out that there is a utility easement, however after this case was presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals, it was determined by Public Works that the deck was not located on the easement, rather the easement is located on the neighbors property. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to grant the requested variation in ZBA 47-V-84. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Pass: Floros Motion carried. Trustee Floros stated that since he does business with %he petitioner, he passed on the vote. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the next regular meeting of the Village Board scheduled for January 2, 1985. Page 3 Dece~ber 18, 1984 '172 ZBA 45-V-84 ZBA 45-V-84, 1762 Corktree Lane An Ordinance was presented £or first reading that 1762 CORKTREELNwould grant a variation £or a patio in the required side yard. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, at the request of the petitioner, moved to waive the second reading of this ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: Farley Motion carried. Trustee Farley stated that he would like to have the requirement for 2 readings of ordinances reviewe~' since many times the second readings are waived. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved ORD.NO.3482 for passage of Ordinance No. 3482 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1762 CORKTREE LANE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 50-V-84, 1608-10 Algonquin Road ZBA 50-V-84 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that 1608 ALC~DNQUIN RDwould grant a variation to permit a 27" high post supporting a single chain in the front yard of the subject property. This Ordinance will be presented January 2, 1985 for second reading. ZBA 51-SU & ZBA 51-SU-84 and ZBA 52-V-84, 698 E. Northwest Highway 52-V-84 Two Ordinances were presented for first readings that would grant a special use to operate a minor automobile 698 E. NORPHWEST HIGHWAY repair operation in a B-3 District and to grant variations permiting an enclosed trash area in the rear yard and to eliminate the requirement for a loading dock. At the request of the petitioners, Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance in ZBA 51-SU-84. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for ORD.NO. 3483 passage of Ordinance No. 3483 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CENTER ON PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 698 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS Upon roll call: Ayes: Athur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordiannce December 18, 1984 Page 4 in ZBA 52-V-84. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO.3484 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3484 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 698 E. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for 2nd reading that would ANNEXATION: annex property located on Kenneth Drive presently in NORTH SIDE unincorporated Cook County to the Village. OF KENNETH DRIVE Trustee Arthur, seconded~-by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3485 ORD.NO. 3485 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT LAND LYING IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for 2nd reading that would ABATEMENT abate a portion of the taxes levied for corporation and municipal purposes. ORD.NO. 3486 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3486 AN ORDI~3Y~CE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR CORPOR~F?E AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PT~OSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1984 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1985 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ABATEMENT Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to ORD.NO. 3487 pass Ordinance No. 3487 AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND AND INTEREST FUND PURPOSES AND FOR CONSTRUCTION COST PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 5 OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1984 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1985 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ILLINOIS BELL An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would FRANCHISE amend an agreement with Illinois Bell Telephone relative to franchise fees. Page 5 December 18, 19 ORD.NO.3488 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3488 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 984 AND 2034 GRANTING TO THE ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, ITS LESSEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, CERTAIN RIGHTS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND CH.23 An Ordinance was presented for 2nd reading that would amend Chapter 23, Article XV relative to Tag Days. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Van Geem,. m0~ed ORD.NO.3489 for passage of Ordinance No. 3489 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE XV ENTITLED "TAG DAYS" OF CHAPTER 23 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND CH.4 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3490 ORD.NO.3490 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE I ENTITLED "VILLAGE F~NAGER" OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT CABLE T~V. Village Manager Terrance L. Burghard presented the EQUIPMENT following items: Bid results for the purchase of television production equipment for cable T.V. were presented. A complete bid tabulation is attached to these minutes. It was VIDEO IMAGES the recommendation of the administration that the low qualified bid, submitted by Video Images, be accepted in an amount not to exceed $22,079.85. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the low bid submitted by Video Images in an amount not to exceed $22,079.85. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. TELEPHONE A recommendation was presented relative to the proposed SYSTEM new telephone system for municipal buildings. This matter was discussed at a Committee of the Whole meeting TONE with the decision to be made on what type of phones CO~ML~ICATIONS were required in the many stations involved. It was the recommendation of the administration that the bid be accepted from Tone Communications, Inc. December 18, ]_984 Page 6 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to accept the bid received from Tone Communiciations, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $101,874, including the various telephone equipment. ~ Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,iMurauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Burghard presented proposals received for boiler insurance, as follows: Coverage ~. Vendor Limit Deductible 'Premium American States Ins. $1,000,000 $5,000 $6,313 CNA Ins. Co. 1,000,000 5,000 6,389 Zurich American Ins. 10,000,000 2,500 6,280 BOILER INSURANCE It was the recommendation of the administration that the bid from Zurich American Insurance, proposal received from ZURICH Arthur J. Gallagher, be accepted at a premium cost of $6,280. AMERICAN INSURANCE Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to accept the proposal from Arthur J. Gallagher for Zurich American Insurance in an amount not to exceed $6,280. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS A proposal was presented that would authorize a study of SEWER specified areas of the Village for pre-existing sewer CONNECTION connections, in accordance with the MSD ruling. The study STUDY would take place over a three year period at a cost of $34,500. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to authorize the study of illegal sewer connections, in line with the MSD ruling, at a cost not to exceed $34,500. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. A request was als0 presented for authorization to proceed COMPUTER with the purchase of computer equipment for both Engineering EQUIPMENT and Public Works Departments from Executive Tech Center in an amount not to exceed $17,140. EXECUTIVE TECH CENTER Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the bidding process and authorize the purchase of computer equipment from Executive Tech Center in an amount not to exceed $17,140. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS HILL STREET A Plat of Easement was presented providing for a utility UTILITY easement on a lot located in the cul de sac of Eastman Court£ASEMENT Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the Hill Street Plat of Easement. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. It was requested that some form of information get to the residents, possibly through the Village Newsletter, to inform anyone having any type of construction, replacement or remodeling check with the Village to determine if a permit is required. Trustee Wattenberg suggested that since no new candidates are seeking office thus far, that an election is not necessary. Trustee Wattenberg also requested that the subject of a possible bonus relative to insurance costs be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion. ADJOURN Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk December 18, 1984 Page 8