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Home My WebLink About01/20/1998 VB minutes MINUTES OF TH'i~ REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE vILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT JANUARY 20, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley celled the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll cell: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes ~ Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Daniel Nocchi Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocetion was given by Trustee Nocchi. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVE Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve MINUTES the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1998. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoren, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve APPROVE '-'" the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 798,770 Refuse Disposal Fund 118,053 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 13,105 Community Development Block Grant Fund 5,960 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund -- Debt Service 20,247 Capital Improvement Fund 950 Capital Improvement Construction Fund 48,785 Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund 229,262 Police & Fire Building Construction -- Flood Control Construction Fund 6,662 Street Improvement Construction Fund - Water & Sewer Fund 271,011 Parking System Revenue Fund 1,822 Risk Management Fund 339,067 Vehicle Replacement Fund -- Vehicle Maintenance Fund 31,460 Computer Replacament Fund -- Flexcomp Trust Fund 11,781 · -- Escrow Deposit Fund 102,788 Police Pension Fund -- Firemens Pension Fund -- ~ Benefit Trust Fund - $1,999,723 Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to accept the financial report from January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997, subject to audit. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. MAYOR'S REPORT HONOR BARBARA Mayor Farley and Finance Director Brian Caputo honored Barbara Dyon DYON: RETIRED who retired following 11 years of devoted service in the Finance Department of the Village and presented a plaque reflecting that fact. APPOINTMENTS There were no appointments made. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. OLD BUSINESS AMEND CH. 18 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would authorize YIELD signs for north and southbound Eastwood at Memory Lane. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. -- Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. ORD.NOo 4906 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4906 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. AMEND CH. 18 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would amend PROSPECT HIGH Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) that established parking restrictions around__ SCHOOL Prospect High School. It was noted that the original recommendation was to prohibit parking between 7 AM and 5 PM, however due to a request from a resident in that neighborhood, the time of prohibition wa~ changed to 8 AM to 5 PM. ORD. NO. 4907 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Page 2 -January20, 1998 Ordinance No. 4907 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would increase AMEND CH. 8 the fee for non-residents using the Village paramedic/ambulance NON-RESIDENT services from $125.00 to $200.00. AMBULANCE FEE Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4908 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE X ENTITLED "NON-RESIDENT AMBULANCE FEE" OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: Clowes Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would AMEND CH. 23 increase the license fee for multi-family dwelling units from LANDLORD/ $14.00 to $20.00 in 1998, to $25.00 in 1999.and to $31.00 in TENANT: LICENSE 2000 and thereafter per unit per year FEE The following landlords expressed their opposition and/or concerns relative to the proposed increase: Ron Majory, owner of townhomes on Sha Bonee Karl Rickenbrode, 1712 Catalpa, owner at 519 Dempster Jack Berringer Lois McMichael Trustees Clowes and Wilks expressed their opposition to this proposal. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4909 of Ordinance No: 4909 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVlII ENTITLED "LANDLORD TENANT REGULATIONS" OF CHAPTER 23 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Farley Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carried. Page 3-Janua~20,1998 AMEND CH. 9 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would ENTRANCE allow certain existing entrance markers to encroach in a public MARKERS right-of-way. ORD. NO. 4910 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of~_. Ordinance No. 4910 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS AMEND COMP. PLAN The Plan Commission had previously considered the proposed DOWNTOWN downtown redevelopment plan. The Plan Commission's recommendation REDEVELOPMENT of 3 Ayes and 4 Nays was presented to the Village Board. PLAN It was noted that members of the Plan Commission expressed concern relative to the process of amending the Comprehensive Plan and adopting the Downtown Redevelopment Strategic TIF Plan, rather than opposition to the actual plan. The following residents spoke relative to the proposal: Hal Pradovich, Chairman Business Development and Redevelopment Commission George Flaherty, former resident Tom Reindl, Northwest Electric Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to amend the Comprehensive Plan and adopt the Downtown Redevelopment Strategic TIF Plan. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to amend the motion by deleting the language from the proposed plan identified on page 30 relative to Northwest Electric. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Wilks Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrston~er, Nocchi, Farley Motion failed. Upon calling the main motion: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Farley Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran left the meeting for a brief period. Page 4 - Janua~20, 1998 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 11 Chapter 11 relative to the permitted hours for solicitation within SOLICITORS the Village. The proposed Ordinance reduced the hours permitted for solicitation within residential districts from 9 AM to 9 PM to 9 AM to 8 PM during Daylight Savings Time and from 9 AM to 6 PM during Central Standard Time. These changes were the result of concerns expressed by residents. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4911 of Ordinance No. 4911 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXVlII ENTITLED "VENDORS, SOLICITORS AND OTHERS ENGAGED IN RETAIL SALES AND SERVICES" OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A Resolution was presented that would authorize another extension TCI AGREEMENT to the franchise agreement between the Village and TCI for cable TV services for an additional six months, through August, 1998. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage RES. NO. 1-98 of Resolution No. 1-98 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TCI AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran returned to the meeting at this point. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Janonis presented a request to SEE GWUN accept the final balancing change orders for the See Gwun SANITARY Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project IMPROVEMENT FINAL It was noted that the requests for Change Orders 1 and 2 were previously approved. The present request is to approve Page 5-January 20,1998 Change Order 3 in the amount of $28,742.67 and Change Order 4 in the amount of $62,558.20. It was noted that Change Order 4 was necessary due to a mistake by RUST, the design contractor, which amount will be reimbursed by RUST to the Village. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the final change orders relative to the See Gwun Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project the amounts of $28,742.67 and $62,558.20, with the understanding ti' the $62,558.20 will be reimbursed to the Village by RUST. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Janonis reminded everyone that the Celestial Celebration Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 7th. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Hoefert suggested members of the Village Board not attend meetings of Boards and Commissions and encouraged those appointed bodies to conduct independent deliberations. Trustee Clowes stated that with the cooperation of many organizations, merchants and TAP, a Youth Forum will be held at Randhurst on January 26th. Trustee CIowes also expressed appreciation to all those who -- have sponsored and supported the efforts of TAP. ' ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 6 - Janua~20, 1998