HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1983 VB minutes MINUTES'OF T~E REGULAR M~EETING OF THE
MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
September 20, 1983
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO
Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. ORDER
INVOCATION INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Wattenberg
ROLL CALL ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn H. Krause
Trustee Ralph Arthur
Trustee Gerald Farley
?rustee Leo Floros
Trustee Norma Murauskis
Trustee George Van Geem
Trustee Theodore Wattenberg
APPROVAL OF MINUTES . APPROVE
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved MINUTES
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 9/6/83
September 6, 1983.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF~BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT APPROVE BILLS
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved
to approve the following list of bills:
General Fund $ 303,770.87
Revenue Sharing Fund 9,406.93
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 212,780.10
Community Development
Block Grant 2,481.40
Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund -
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund:
Operations & Maintenance 35,249.34
Parking System Revenue Fund 2,'764.58
Capital Improvement Repair
or Replacement Fund 1,904.66
Corporate Purposes
Construction Fund 1973 551.46
Contractor's Surety & Sidewalk 1,000.00
Trust Fund 3,067.40
$ 572,976.74
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Ftoros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to APPROVE
accept the financial report dated August 31, 1983, subject FINANCIAL
to audit. REPORT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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CERTIFICATES COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
OF MERIT Special recognition was given to five members
of the Fire Department Explorers for their
long hours of volunteer work in preparing
%he Municipal Museum for viewing by all who
have interest in our village.
Mayor Krause made a special presentation of
Certif'icates of Appreciation to Explorers
John Boyle, Mike Hakes, Kathy Jackson and
Kevin McHone. Paul Watkins, (Administrative
Aide for the Fire Department) accepted the
Certificate for Steve Koeppen. All five of
these youths worked very hard for more than
40 hours each on this project and evidenced
pride in being able to volunteer their time
toward completing this civic event.
RES. NO. 37-83 At the request of Boy Scout Troop 270, and
in order to assist Eric Anderson to achieve his
Eagle Scout Award, a Resolution proposing the
installation of a "No Turn on Red" and
pedestrian signals on Euclid Avenue at Wolf
Road was presented.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Truste Murauskis,
moved for passage of Resolution 37-83.
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SPECIFIED
TRAFFIC CONTROLS AT THE INTERSECTION
OF EUCLID AVENUE AND WOLF ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Mayor Carolyn Krause,
Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A duplicate copy of the Resolution was given
to Eric Anderson for his records.
LEGALITY OF David Shine, a represenative for flood insurance,
HUMAN FECES questioned the legality of the discharging of
ON N.W. TRAIN human feces from the Northwestern train on the
Northwestern right of way.
Mayor Krause stated that she would check with
the ICC on the legality of this situation.
MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Krause presented a Resolution in memory
of Malcolm G. Young for his service to the
Community as a Plan Commission member for the
years between 1953-1977.
RES. NO. 38 -83 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Resolution 38-83
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE MEMORY
OF MALCOLM G. YOUNG
Upon roll call: Ayes: Mayor Carolyn Krause,
Arthur,~Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
FIRE PREVENTION Mayor Krause proclaimed the week of October 9-
WEEK 15, 1983 as Fire Prevention Week.
Se~.~.tea~er 20, 1983 Page Two
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An Ordinance was presented for second reading proposing .AMEND
an increase in the non-refundable liquor license ap- CHAPTER 13
plication fee. It was proposed that the fee be increased LIQUOR
from $50.00 to $150.00, due to the many hours involved LICENSE
with processing the various applications.
Trustee ~loros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for ORD. NO.
passage of Ordinance No. 3370 3370.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE
CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Krause presented a Resolution that is required as
part of the Village's participation in low cost mortgage
loans in conjunction with Cook County.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, mov,ed for
passage of Resolution No. 39-83
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT RES.NO.39-83
PROSPECT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COOK
COUNTY REGARDING ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS FOR
HOUSING PUPd?OSES
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
~otion carried.
It was noted that the Old Carriage Restaurant and Pancake OLD CARRIAGE
House is under new ownership(GS & GP Restaurant, Inc.) RESTAURANT
and that the new owners have submitted an application
for the existing Class "R" license issued to that
establishment.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved GS & GP
to authorize the new owners to assume the existing RESTAURANT
Class "R" liquor license issued to Old Carriage Res-
taurant and Pancake House, Mount Prospect, Ill.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None~
Motion carried.
Action on an Ordinance granting variations for Old
Carriage House Restaurant was tabled to the September 20,
1983 meeting. The petitioner requested that this matter
be continued to the November 1, 1983 Village Board meeting.'
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem. moved
to continue this Ordinance ~ranting variations for
the Old Carriage House Restaurant to the November 1st
Board Meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 28-V-83, 1717 Burning Bush Lane ZBA 28-V-83
An Ordinance was presented for first reading granting 1717 BURNING
a variation to permit a reduced rear yard for a BUSH LANE
swimming pool and equipment.
Page Three S(~ptembe~ 2~
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Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee
Floros, moved to waive the rule requiring
two readings of an Ordinance in order to
take action on the proposed Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Wattenberg
Nays: Van Geem
Motion carried.
OdD.NO. 3371 Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3371
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
FEJDASZ PROPERTY AT 1717 BURNING BUSH
LANE IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Wattenberg
Nays: Van Geem
Motion carried.
ZBA 23-SU-83 ZBA 23-SU-83, G & B Mini Mart, 1002 S. Busse Road
1002 S.BUSSE This request, continued from the September 6th
ROAD Village Board meeting, deals with a request
to permit a special use for the purpose of
having canopies installed over existing fuel
pumps.
Mr. Murray Lewison, representing the petitioner,
stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended approval for this case by a 4-0
vote not a 4-2 vote as stated in the Village
Board Agenda dated September 20, 1983.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg,
moved to concur with the recommendation of the
Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the required
variation.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented at the next
Board meeting for first reading.
ZBA 35-A-83 ZBA 35-A-83, Text Amendment
AM]END CHAPTER 21 The subject text amendment establishes
standards for 6 foot fences used for screening
residential from non-residential properties
and to require a variation for fences over
6 feet in height when used to enclose com-
mercial property.
Appropiate verbage is being drafted in Ordinance
form and will be presented for 1st reading Oct.4th
at the next Village Board meeting.
ZBA 36-A-83 ZBA 36-A-83, Text Amendment
~v~ND CHAPTER 14
An Ordinance was presented for first reading
that establishes standards for satellite
dishes in various zoning districts.
Second reading of the Ordinance will take
place October 4th, 1983 at the next v/llage
Board meeting, as amended.
September 20, 1983 Page Four
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ZBA 37-A-83, Text Amendment ZBA 37-A-83
First reading of this Ordinance placing reg- AMEND CH. 14
ulations on Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)
(WECS), the type that give the appearance of
a windmill! was continued to the October 4, 1983
Village Board meeting.
Trustee Farley, requested additional material
from other Communities on this matter.
ZBA 38-A-83, Text Amendment ZBA 38-A-83
This case deals with the proposal to have FEE IN LIEU
standards where a fee would be accepted in lieu OF PARKIN~
of parking spaces when required parking spaces SPACES
cannot be provided. The details are under
consideration with a Ordinance to be presented
at the next Village Board meeting to be held
on October 4th, 1983.
Mayor Krause presented a Resolution that expresses COMPUTER
the Village's intent to support the purchase of a AIDED DI'SPATCH
Computer Aided Dispatch component for emergency COMPONENT
dispatch.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg,
moved for passage of Resolution No. 40-83
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION RES. NO. 40-83
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT IN THE
CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM COMPUTER ACQUISITION
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager, Terrance L. Burghard~presented the BIDS
following bid results:
Bids were submitted as follows for the proposed ROOF
replacement and repair of the roof at the municipal REPLACEMENT
Senior Citizens Building at Busse Avenue and Emerson SENIOR
Street. In addition to the required advertising for CITIZEN BLDG.
bids in daily publications, there were eighteen (18)
invitational bids mailed to qualified contractors.
Bid tabulations as follows:
Van Doorn Roofing, Inc. $24,125.00
Cairo & Sons Roofing Co. INC. 25,802.00
L. Marshall, inc. 40,325.00
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved VAN DOORN
to accept the low bid submitted by Van Doorn Roofing, ROOFING
Inc. for the proposed replacement of a roof at the
Senior Citizen building in an amount not to exceed
$24,125.00.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Bid results were presented for upgrading the yen- VENTILATION
tilation system at Fire Station ~2. Funding for this SYSTEM
improvement work would be from monies received under FIRE STATION
the Federal Jobs Bill Program. In addition to the ~2
required advertising for bids in daily publications, there
were twelve invitational bids mailed to qualified
conLractors .
Page Five September 20,~9~?
P.M.C. P.M. ~. Contracting, Inc. submitted a bid
CONTRACTING in the amount of $43,300.00 for the ventilation
INC. work as specified. They listed no exceptions
to their bid and as theirs was the only bid
received, Mr. Burghard recommended that they be
awarded the contract.
Trustee Wattenberq, seconded by Trustee Arthur,
moved to accept the low bid submitted by P. M. C.
Contracting, Inc. for the proposed upgrading
ventilation system at Fire Station 92, 1601
West Golf Road, in an amount not to exceed
$43,300.00.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
DOWNTOWN Bids for proposed improvement work in the downtown
SIDEWALK business district was submitted. The project
IMPROVEMENT would include replacement of sidewalks on both
sides of Busse Avenue between Main Street and
Emerson with a combination brick and concrete
treatment. Also, replacement of deteriorated
and missing sidewalk on the west side of Emerson
from Busse Avenue to a point approximately 50
feet from Northwest Highway. The project would
also include the walk area on the west side of
the Vitlage Hall adjacent to the parking lot.
Bid results are as follows:
Richmar Construction $46,470.75
Northshore Cement Inc. 61,590.00
RICHMAR Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur,
CONST. moved to accept the low bid submitted by Richmar
Construction Co. for the proposed improvement
work on the downtown sidewalk imporvement in an
amount not to exceed $46,470.75.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
WELL NO.4 The Village Manager requested authorization to
REPAIRS proceed with repairs to Well No. 4 - Prospect
Avenue and Waverly. Layne Western pulled the
pump and found that it is completely worn away
and must be replaced in its entirety. Additionally,
certain other repairs must be made to the pipe
column and ther support mechanisms. The total
cost estimate for this repair is $67,463.30. The
Board previously authorized the pulling and
resetting expense not to exceed $21,000.
Therefore, a authorization from the Board was
needed to complete the repairs at an expense not
to exceed $46,463.30.
Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Murauskis,
moved to waive the bidding process on Well #4
repairs and authorize Layne-Western to do the
necessary emergency repairs.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
September 20, 1983 Page Six
The village Manager, Terrance L. Burghard ~equestd a 1963 WATER
motion to authorize the village administration & SEWER
to call the 1963 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds. ~
In the Audit for the fiscal year completed in
April of 1983, the Village was urged to consider
redeeming the outstanding Water & Sewer Revenue
Bonds since the bond and interest reserve account
exceeds the outstanding principal and interest.
There is sufficient money in the reserve accounts
to call the outstanding Bonds. In doing so, the
Village would comply with the Water & Sewer Revenue
Bond Ordinance that states, in effect, when such
reserves exceed the outstanding principal and interest,
the Village shall call the Bonds.
Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Murauskis,
moved to authorize the administration to call the
1963 Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
STATUS REPORT
The village Manager congratulated Herbert L. Weeks, HERBERT L. WEEKS
Director of Public Works, for his twenty-four(24) 24th ANNIVERSARY
years of dedicated employment'with the Village of
Mount Prospect.
NEW BUSINESS
ZBA 24-V-83, Searle Laboratories, Kensington at ZBA 24-V-83
Wheeling Road 601 E. KENSINGTON
This case deals with a request for a variation to ROAD
permit G.D. Searle to have the same parking
standards as their neighbor-Kensington Center for
Business. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-1 in
favor of the request, however, in order to attain a
full recommendation, those members absent from the
Zoning Board hearing are reviewing the transcript with
their votes to be forwarded to the Village Board prior to
Board action.
This case was continued to October 4th for final
consideration by Village Board due to the fact that
the petitioner was not present.
The following residents spoke in opposition to this
~equest.
Mr. George Fitch no address given
Mr. R. Blomquist 711 Eastman Drive
An Ordinance was presented for 1st ~eading that would SALE OF PERSONAL
authorize the sale of miscellaneous property as part PROPERTY OWNED
of the semi-annual auction conducted by the Northwest BY VILLAGE OF
Municipal Conferance. This auction will be held at theMT. PROSPECT
Evanston Public Works garage on October 15, 1983.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance
in order to take action on the subject ordinance
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Flor~s,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Page Seven September 20,~
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 3372
ORD. NO. 3372 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC
AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
DEFERRED Mayor Krause presented a Resolution amending the
COMPENSATION deferred compensation plan for the Village
PLAN
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Mu~auskis, moved
for passage of Resolution No. 41-83
RES. 41-83 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DEFERRED
CO~ENSATION PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Resolutions were presented in accordance with
SEWERr
the requirements of the Illinois Environmental
REHAB
Protection Agency grant.
PROGRAM,
STEP 3
Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Murauskis,
moved for passage of %he following Resolutions:
42-83 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REPRESENATIVE
TO SIGN GRANT DOCUMENTS
43-83 A RESOLUTION REGARDING FINANCIAL AND
LEGAL CAPABILITIES AND PROPERTY AVAIL-
ABILITY
44-83 A RESOLUTION REGARDING UNIFORM RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
45-83 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT REGARDING NATIONAL
FLOOD INSURANCE
46-83A RESOLUTION INTENT REGARDING INITIATION
OF CONSTRUCTION (STEP 3) WORK
47-83 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PROVIDE A PLAN
OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SEWAGE
TREATMENT WORKS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
MIKES PLAT Mikes Plat of Re-Subdivision, 512-514 W. Northwest
OF RE-SUB. Highway
512-514 W. This property, formerly housing Coloramic Tile,
NORTHWEST HWY. is being re-modeled to accommodate Prospect
Catering, therefore requiring the property to be
placed into one lot of record. The plat of Re-
Subdivision for this property.was presented.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg,
moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk
to attest her signature on the Mikes Plat of
Re-Subdivision.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
urtishi's Plat of Re-Subdivision, 313 N~ W~St- M~RTISHI'~
gate Road. PLAT OF RE-SUB
.The Plat o~ Re-Subdivision for Murtishi's, 313 N. WEST-
is necessarey due tO the fact that a single GATE ROAD
family home is to be constructed on a part
the land, requiring each lot to become a lot
of record.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved
to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest
her signature on the Murtishi's Plat of Re-Subdivision.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Plat of Re-Subdivision for Busse Bros. was BUSSE BROS.~
presented. It was proposed to remodel this property, 104 E. NORTHWEST
formerly Annen & Busse Real Estate, requiring the HWY.
land to be placed into one lot of record.
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Van Geem,
moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk
to attest her signature on the Busse Bros. Plat
of Re-Subdivision.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Fioros,
Murauskis, Van. Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN
Trustee Murauskis, 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
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