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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/2000 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Octobe? 3, 2000 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Dennis Prikkel Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Wilks led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Mayor Farley gave the invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL MINUTES Trustee Prikkel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 19, 2000. Upon roll calh Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was BILLS shown with an asterisk, and that all items further noted in that manner would be considered with one vote under as "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT: MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Farley read a proclamation designating October 8-14, 2000 as "Fire Prevention Week." The proclamation was presented to Rich Doubek, Public Education Officer for the Mount Prospect Fire Department. EMPLOYEE Mayor Farley and Police Chief Ron Pavlock recognized the following employees for their RECOGNITION: many years of service to the Village's Police Department: POLICE DEPT. EMPLOYEE YEARS Ronald Richardson 25 James Edwards 25 Barbara Felten 20 William Roscop 20 Richard Tracy 20 Ted Adamczyk 20 Sheila McCarthy 20 John Dahlberg 15 Michael Barrett 15 Cynthia Oshgan 10 John Wagner 10 David Zboril 5 Richard Christensen 5 Joan Burke 5 James Levicki 5 MPTV- Ross Rowe, Cable Production Coordinator for the Village's MPTV Channel 17, presented CHANNEL 17 the Village with two programming awards that he and Howard Kleinstein, Production Assistant, recently received. They attended the annual awards recognition event of the AWARDS National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors in Hollywood, at which time they received the awards. AMEND CH. 13: An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic FRATELLI'S Liquors) of the Village Code by increasing the number of Class "W" liquor licenses with the issuance of a license to Fratelli's Restaurant, 1740 E. Kensington Road. Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, addressed questions from Trustee Corcoran and Trustee Hoefert relative to whether there is ample parking space for a second restaurant at that location. Trustee Hoefed, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. NO. 5145 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5145: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MANAGER'S Mayor Farley presented for approval, the annual performance review of the Village SALARY Manager, Michael Janonis. It was recommended that he receive a 4% base salary REVIEW increase, from $112,000 to $116,500, a $8,000 retirement contribution, and a one-time $10,000 bonus for exceptional performance over the past year. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of the recommended compensation package for the Village Manager. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. There were no appointments made to boards or commissions. CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. CONSENT CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA: Trustee Skowron asked that item XI. NEW BUSINESS. B. be removed from the Consent Agenda, for discussion. BILLS Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved for approval of the following items of business: 1. Bills, dated September 30, 2000 Page 2 - October 3, 2000 2. Resolution No. 33-00: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF RES. AN AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AN THE NO. 33-~00 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO RT. 83 STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS ON ROUTE 83 STREETLIGHTS 3. Safety Commission recommendations to: SAFETY COMM: A. Installation of YIELD signs on S. Hi-Lusi Avenue at the intersection of YIELD, STOP, West Busse Avenue; & TVVO-WAY B. Approve two-way traffic flow on Helena Avenue between Lincoln Street TRAFFIC and Haven Street; C. Approve STOP signs for both northbound and southbound Helena Avenue at Lincoln Street. An ordinance adopting the Safety Commission recommendations will be presented for first reading at the October 17 meeting. 4. Bid results: BID RESULTS A. One rubber-tired backhoe loader B. One rubber-tired articulating wheel loader C. Two % ton, two-wheel drive pickup trucks with utility bodies D. Two % ton, four-wheel drive pickup trucks E, Cleaning contract for six municipal buildings and one satellite location 5. Acceptance of the agreement proposal from an engineering firm for Letters of FLOOD PLAIN Map Amendment (LOMA) in conjunction with revised Federal Emergency LETTERS OF Management Association (FEMA) maps. AGRMT. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 08-2000, Text Amendment, Village of Mount Prospect ZBA 08-2000 An ordinance, deferred from the September 19 meeting, was presented for second OUTDOOR reading, which would amend Chapter 14 (Zoning) by adding "outdoor dining areas" as DINING permitted uses in the B-3, B-4, and B-5 zoning districts, by establishing minimum standards for the operation of them, and by establishing a licensing process for Village review of them. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval by a vote of 4-0. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of the ordinance presented to amend Chapter 14. This ordinance was revised from its original draft, however additional recommendations were suggested by Village Board members, to specifically address outdoor music, landscaping or barricades to define the outdoor dining area, potential damage to, and liability for, sidewalks, and time restrictions which were established as beginning at 11:00 a.m. daily and ending at 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, responded to each recommendation and indicated that they would be included in the ordinance. Trustee Wilks asked that the ordinance be presented again for review at the October 17 meeting, after which Trustee Corcoran and Trustee Skowron withdrew their motions for approval. Page 3 - October 3, 2000 The ordinance was deferred to the October 17 Viltage Board meeting, at which time it will be presented as revised, for approval. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 26-2000 An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would grant a Conditional Use permit 1740 WEST to allow the construction of a 7-Eleven convenience store and Citgo gas station; it would DEMPSTER ST. also grant variations for front and rear yard setbacks. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval by a vote of 7-0. Mike Assad, as Petitioner with Urban Investment Trust, addressed Trustees' concerns, relative to traffic and ingress and egress of the property, as well as environmental reports regarding underground tanks on the site. Mr. Assad did not have results available from environmental studies, but did indicate that he would provide staff with the results for the Board. Residents Greg Gruenwald, who lives across the street from the property, and Paul Sanderson of 1777 W. Algonquin Road, both expressed their opposition to this project because of traffic and safety concerns. Mayor Farley acknowledged that concurrence votes have been discontinued, however he asked for votes from the Board indicating any support or opposition to the petitioner's request, since the Board had requested additional information. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved to concur with the recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve the requests in ZBA 26- 2000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wilks asked that the Village's Police Department be directed to provide reports of accidents at this location caused by turns onto the property, to the Board after the business has become operational, if approved. The ordinance will be presented for second reading at the October 17, 2000 Board meeting. Trustee Hoefert left the meeting room at this time. A resolution was presented to authorize the Village to enter into an agreement with the RESURFACE Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the resurfacing of the entire portion of NORTHWEST Northwest Highway within Mount Prospect. HIGHWAY Trustee Skowron had, earlier in the meeting, asked that this resolution be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. She stated that because of the recent extensive Route 83 roadway improvements and the magnitude of this proposed project, she wanted to be sure the audience and residents were made aware of the Northwest Highway resurfacing project. Jeff Wulbecker, Village Engineer, stated that the Northwest Highway resurfacing project should begin in the spring of 2001. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution RES. No. 32-00: NO. 32-00 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF NORTHWEST HIGHWAY (ROUTE 14) Page 4 - October 3, 2000 Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Absent: Hoefert Motion carried. ~-,~. AMEND CH. 16 An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 16 and & CH. 22, Chapter 22 of the Village Code relative to various dates on the recently revised Federal FEMA MAPS Emergency Management Association (FEMA) flood plain maps. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Trustee Hoefert rejoined the meeting. Jeff Wulbecker, Village Engineer, stated that an informational meeting has been scheduled to allow residents in the flood plain areas to view the revised maps, and have [heir concerns addressed. As the meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2000 (Robert Frost School on Aspen Drive), he asked that the ordinance be presented for a second reading at the October 17 Board meeting, after the residents have had an opportunity to become involved. Trustee Wilks and 3'rustee Skowron withdrew their motions, AMEND CH. 5: The ordinance will be presented for second reading at the October 17, 2000 meeting. FINANCE COMMISSION An ordinance was presented for first reading which amends Chapter 5 (Boards and Commissions) of the Village Code by reducing the number of required members for the Finance Commission, from nine to seven. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corceran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wiiks Nays: None ORD. Motion carried. NO. 5146 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5146: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes:. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Pdkkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. CHANGE ORDER: VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT ROUTE 83 Glen Andler, Director of Public Works, presented a request for the authorization of a iMPROVE- Change Order to the Route 83 roadway improvement agreement with the State of Illinois MENTS for brick pavers. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Pdkkel, moved to concur with the recommendation of staff for approval of the Change Order for an amount not to exceed $66,810, for brick pavers. Upon rol~ call: Ayes: Corooran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Pdkkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Assistant Village Manager David Strahl noted the following dates: 1. Floating Coffee with Council, Saturday, October 14 2. Loose leaf collection, presently through November 17 Page 5 - October 3, 2000 3. Bagged leaves collection, November 20-December 15 4. Fall cleanup week, October 2-6 5. Law Enforcement Show at Randhurst Shopping Center, October 7-8 6. Farmers Market, concludes October 15. Trustee Prikkel stated his discomfort and asked staff to try to make an adjustment on the overhead lights. Trustee Hoefert asked for updates on a zoning case approved earlier this year for a church conversion on Golf Road, and The Lofts of Village Centre. Mr. Strahl stated that church representatives have obtained a demolition permit, but are still waiting for approval on other aspects of the project relative to raising the height of the basement. He also stated that The Lofts project has received EPA clearance, but a permit is being reviewed by IDOT regarding the parking. Trustee Hoefed, referring to earlier action on the Dempster Street zoning case, stated that he is in agreement with the Mayor that a procedure should be established to convey the Board's support of proposals to the petitioners when a case is presented for first reading. CLOSED Trustee Prikkel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to convene in Closed Session for discussion of the following: SESSION 1. Personnel, as cited under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) 2. Personnel, as cited under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2). Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The Board went into Closed Session at 9:40 p.m. RECONVENE The Board reconvened in Open Session, with all members present, at 10:14 p.m., with no further business being discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 With a motion made by Trustee Wilks, and ADJOURN seconded by Trustee Pdkkel. Village Clerk Page 6 - October 3, 2000