HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/2000 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
October 17, 2000
CALL CALL TO ORDER
TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gerald Farley
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Dennis Prikkel
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Absent: Trustee Timothy Comoran
PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Hoefert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation.
MINUTES APPROVAL MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held October 3, 2000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BILLS APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was
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 Fadey read the following proclamations: Make a Difference Day, October
28, 2000; Halloween, October 31,2000; National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, October 2000; National French Week, November 4-10, 2000.
EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION: Mayor Farley and Fire Chief Michael Figolah recognized the following employees
FIRE DEPT. for their many years of service to the Village's Fire Department:
EMPLOYEE YEARS
Henry C. Dawson 15
Mark T. Wojtkiewicz 15
Leonard Accomando 10
Michael Mangiamele 10
Wes Matucha 10
Peter Dolan 5
James Meyer 5
James T. Miller 5
R. Paul Valentine 5
Timothy Evans 5
Richard P. Doubek 5
Scott M. Slaasted 5
Terese Viggiano 5
FIRE Mayor Fadey and Fire Chief Michael Figolah presented the Fire Prevention
PREVENTION Awards to 28 school children, kindergarten through eighth grades, whose posters
were chosen as best in their age categories. Chief Figolah noted that this was
POSTER the 21 st year for the contest.
AWARDS
There were no appointments made to boards or commissions.
APPTS.
At 8:05 p.m. Mayor Farley called for a bdef recess.
The meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m. with all Board members present.
CITIZENS
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS -CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEMS: Trustee Hoefert asked that item "X. OLD BUSINESS. B." be removed from the
Consent Agenda, for discussion.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Pdkkel, moved for approval of the
following items of business:
BILLS 1. Bills, dated October 12, 2000
ORD. NO. 5147 2. Ordinance No. 5147: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16
AMEND CH.16 & (DEVELOPMENT) AND CHAPTER 22 0NATER, SEWER, AND FLOOD
CH. 22 PLAIN REGULATIONS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE
BID RESULTS 3. Bid results: Holiday tree lighting contract (R.W. Hendricksen Co.)
CUL-DE-SAC 4. Board acceptance of cul-de-sac plowing proposal (King Koncrete)
PLOWING 5. Board acceptance of state salt purchase contract (Detroit Salt)
SALT Upon mil call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Pdkkel, Skowron, Wilks
PURCHASE NayS: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
ZBA 08-2000 ZBA 08-2000, Text Amendment, Village of Mount Prospect
OUTDOOR An ordinance, deferred from the October 3 meeting, was presented for second
reading, which Would amend Chapter 14 (Zoning) by adding "outdoor dining
DINING areas" as 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.
ORD. NO. 5148 Trustee Wiiks, seconded by Trustee Hoefer[, moved for approval of Ordinance
CH. 14 No. 5148:
OUTDOOR
DINING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Pdkkel, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
ZBA 26-2000
1740 W. ZBA 26-2000, 1740 West Dempster Street, CITGO/7 ELEVEN
DEMPSTER This ordinance, being presented for a second reading, grants a Conditional Use
permit to allow the construction of a convenience store (7 Eleven) and gas
station (Citgo), and grants variations for front and rear setbacks. The Zoning
Board of Appeals has recommended approval by a vote of 7-0
Trustee Hoefert had requested that this item be removed from the Consent
Agenda so that the environmental condition Of the property might be discussed.
Community Developrnedt Dir~t0rl Wiili~ ~0oney provided the information on
behalf of the petitioner.
Trustee HoeferL seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of
ORD. NO. 5149 Ordinance No. 5149:
1740 W.
DEMPSTER ST. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS AND A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1740 WEST DEMPSTER
STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Pdkkel, Skowren, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance was present for a first reading to amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the
Village Code. The ordinance was based on Safety Commission
recommendations to allow for the following:
A. Installation of YIELD signs on S. Hi-Lusi Avenue at the
intersection of West Busse Avenue;
B. Approve two-way traffic flow on Helena Avenue between Lincoln
Street and Haven Street;
C. Approve STOP signs for both northbound and southbound
ORD NO. 5150 Helena Avenue at Lincoln Street.
AMEND
CHAPTER 18 Trustee Hoefe[t, seconded by Trustee Pdkkel, moved to wane the rule requiring
two readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Pdkkel, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5150:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohmto[fer, Pdkkel, Skow~o~, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to discuss.
MANAGER'S
REPORT VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Michael Janonis noted that the Committee of the Whole meeting
Tuesday, October 24th, with a start time of 6pm, would be the beginning of
budget discussions.
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Mr. Janonis also noted that on Saturday October 28 a New Residents Welcome
event would be held at the Senior Center from 9-10:30 a.m.
NY OTHER ANY OTHER BUSINESS
BUSINESS Trustee Hoefert commended efforts made by Public Works to outsource tasks,
such as cul-de-sac plowing, and therefore saving the Village money.
Trustee WJlks made the other Board members aware of several questions and
comments she had received regarding real estate transfer tax and the proposed
changes.
Trustee Hoefert gave an update on the General Store progress. He stated that
painting the extedor was nearing completion. Village Manager, Michael Janonis
noted that the front section would be completed by Thanksgiving.
ADJOURN
ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. by Mayor Fadey.
Kimbedy A. Dewis
Deputy Village Clerk