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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1979 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ~fEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT August 21, 1979 CALL TO ORDER ~ Mayor Krause called the meeting to orde~ at 8:07 P.M. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wattenberg ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustees Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Mayor Krause requested the Board appoint Pat Ulincy as Acting Deputy Clerk until Deputy Clerk Carol Fields return. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved that Pat Ulincy be appointed Acting Deputy Clerk until Deputy Clerk Carol Fields return. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion Carried. Pat Ulincy was sworn in, by Mayor Krause, as Acting Deputy Clerk. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to approve the minutes, as corrected, of the August 7, 1979, meeting of the Village Board Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Abstain: Farley Motion~carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS A_ND FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee }filler, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to approve the following list of bills: General $351,300.31 Revenue Sharing Fund 37,970.00 Motor Fuel Tax 12,468.02 Community Development Fund 3,598.83 General Obligation Bd. & Int. 551.60 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 50,750.77 Dep., Imp., & Ext. Fund 11,969.00 Parking System Revenue 503.81 '$469,112.34 Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to approve the Financial Report of July 31, 1979, subject to audit. PAGE 1 8/21/79 Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. Art Braband expressed appreciation for the fence around the auto repair shop. Mr. Braband also suggested the No Court Parking signs be removed from the Public Safety Building parking lot on Village Board meeting dates, stating these might be a detereot to some citizens who would want to attend the meetings. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Burghard recommended that due to liability questions, questions on the volume of work and the consistency of that volume in keeping communities participating and particularly the supervision of the Water Testing Laboratory, especially with the resignation of Mr. Larry Eils, Director of Health Services, the program be returned to Northwest Municipal . Conference to find'another source. 'This ma~ter will be held, and depending on circumstances, may be investigated in the future. The next item presented was An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale By Public Auction Of Personal Property Owned By the Village Of Mount Prospect (Miscellaneous Public Works Items) for a 1st read.ing. The next item presented was An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale Of Personal Property Owned By The Village Of Mount Prospect (Law Libary). Mr. Burghard recommended deleting Items 4, 5, and 6 from list of items to be sold. These items pertain to zoning matters and would be kept as reference for Planning Staff. Mr. Ralph Arthur questioned th~ selling of these items, in case they should be needed at so~e future date, if the Village returns to an in-house attorney. Mayor Krause suggested raising the minimum bid price on Item 3 (Smith Hurd) to $800.00 and Item 13 (Amer-Jur) to $600.00. Mr. Art Braband suggested to the Board that the items be given to the Mount Prospect Public Library or leased to an interested party. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance, Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller P~rauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion.carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2932 ~N ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY O~ED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT deleting on Exhibit A - Items 4 thru 6~ inclusive and on Item 3 increasing the minimum bid price to $800.00 and on Item 13 to $600.00. Upon Roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Next item presented was An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of An Item Of Personal Property Owned By The Village Of Mount Prospect (Fire Truck). FAGE 2 8/21/79 Mr. Burghard noted That since there was never a' specific Ordinance authorizing the sale of this item and since bids had already been received, the bid tabluation is a part of the Ordinance. Following bids were received: Parker Towing and Repair $ 2,200.00 Manteno, Illinois Hartsville Ohio Volunteer $50,485.00 Fire Department Le Place Louisiana Volunteer $52,999.99 Fire Department Mr. Burghard and Fire chief Pairitz recommended accepting the LePlace Louisiana Volunteer Fire Department bid of $52,999.99. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to waive the rules requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floro$ Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Miller, moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2933, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF AN ITEM OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OilED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley FlorQs Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Mister Burghard noted that it is due to Chief Pairitz and his staff that this equipment was sold at this price. Mister Burghard requested approval of the Engineering Contract with Ralph Gross & Son Associates for Well #17, the fee not to exceed $15,000.00. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and the Clerk to attest her signature to the Engineering Contract with Ralph Gross and Sons Associates in amount not to exceed $15,000.00, upon approval of the contract form by the Village attorney. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Mister Burghard requested approval of the Engineering Contract with Ralph Gross and Son Associates for the Weller Creek · improvements from William St. to Emerson St. and although a written contract had not been received the tentative agreement is that it would be based on hourly salaries of the people involved with an upset price'not to exceed $20,000. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and the Clerk to attest her signature to the Engineering Contract with Ralph Gross and Sons Associates in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, upon approval of the contract form by the Village attorney. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None PAGE 3 8/21/79 Motion carried. Mr. Burghard reported that the Illinois Cormnerce Commission has issued a cease and desist order for operating in Cook County to Century Towing and that Mt. Prospect is revoking the business license at the same time. MAYOR'S REPORT The contract for the Traffic Signal at Euclid Ave. and Burning Bush has been awarded. Mt. Prospect share is $8,500.00, which will be charged to the Opticom Equipment Account. - ~ COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE Trustee Floros , seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to waive the rules requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to adopt Ordinance 2934, Ai~ ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIFIED VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY AT 2C10 GOLF ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ~INANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Miller presented the Finance Committee report. Trustee Miller reported that on the matter of Legal expenses, although the figures indicate a cost increase over last year, the committee would prefer no continue to moniter costs on a quarterly basis before making a recoa~endation. The Finance Committee discussed the following Finance Commission recommendations: That the advertisements of Village elections should be placed in only one local newspaper. That the number of judges be reduced from five to three and while non a recommendation, that the Board be urged to consider reducing the number of precincts used in local elections. The Finance Committee recommended that the elections be advertised in two local newspapers, the Herald and the Journal, that in future elections there be 3 judges rather than 5 at each precincn and that the presenn precinct system (20 precincts) stand. The attorney suggested that if the Board voted to concur with the Finance Committee's recommendations, a Home Rule Ordinance be passed before the November 10th election so -- that it is clear any statutory commands as regards election judges is superseded. There was some question as to if this had been done at an earlier election. A motion to concur with the Finance Committee's recommendations to have 3 election judges per percinct and 20 precincts in the November election was made by Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Floros and if°necessary there could be an additional ordinance prior to the November 10th election. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None ~iotion carried. 4 8/2b 9 A discussion followed on the publication notices of the November 10th election. Miss Idyl Nipper stated that the Library Referendum Committee pending obtaining sufficient funds, intends to send out a complete mailing to the citizens of Mount Prospect. At this point Mr. Braband stated to the Board that the vote on reduction of precinct judges should have been delayed pending advice from the attorney. Miss Idyl Nipper spoke in favor of the reduction of number of precinct judges. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to direct the administration to arrange for the publication of legal notices for the November 10th election to be in one newspaper of general circulation in the Village and that newspaper be determined by the administration. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. The attorney recommended keeping the Election Ordinance listed on the agenda as a first reading and amend it on second reading~He also'recommended that if the Board considers adopting what, in effect, would be a Municipal Election Code as a Home Rule Ordinance the question of the hours of election should be addressed, since the 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. hours are often criCized. Also, when the new election law becomes effective later this year, would'it supersede any ordinance passed On the local level. The attorney was instructed to draft the Municipal Election Code Ordinance for the Septemb&r 4fh, 1979, Board meeting. Trustee Miller reported that the Finance Commission, based on the actual cash balance of the budget being $2,097,000, recommended a $700,000 to $1,000,000 reduction in the tax levy for 1979. The Finance Committee recommended a $650,000 reduction in the tax levy for 1979. Trustee Miller explained that this recommendation was based on the possible effects of the loss of corporate personal property tax, certain uncertainties about the revenue and expense budget figures, due to the general economi~ conditions. The need for further refinement in the budgeting process and unresolved issues still before the board that will need funding. Trustee Wattenberg concurred with the Finance Committee's recommendation, hoting there are still many issues to be addressed by the Board that would require funding. Trustee Richardson concurred with the Finance Committee's recommendation, favoring another tax reduction in 1981 if the cash balance should indicate rather than making a larger reduction now and later asking for a tax increase. Trustee Floros recommended a $900,000 reduction, favoring the reduction now and a tax increase later if necessary. Trustee Murauskis expressed concern of a surplus of funds over a million dollars as it might be conducive tO spending unnecessarily~ Trustee Murauskis concurred with Trustee Floros' recommendation of $900,000 Mayor Krause favored a $1.2 million dollar reduction noting that there would still be an ample reserve with that reduction. Trustee Farley concurred with the Finance Committee's recommendation of a $650,000 reduction, favoring a smaller reduction now rather than a possible tax increase later due to some unforseen expense. PA~ 5 ~/?]/79 Mr. Del Ul~eich, a member of the Mt. Prospect Fire Depart- ment, addressed the Board on the Firemans Pension Fnnd. Mr. Ulreich requested a $475,079 minimum levy for~.the next fiscal year for this fund, noting this would be an increase of $50,000 over the amount indicated on the 1979 tax levy. Mr. Ulrich stated that this would bring the fund up to date and take into account the increase in wages which the State Insurance Report misses due to the timing of the report. Mr. Ulreich stated the fund is $1,500~,000 short. RequeSt denied. Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to provide in_the 1979 tax levy a reduction of $750,000. Following discussion, Trustee Floros seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to amend the motion to provide for $900,000 reduction in the 1979 tax levy. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Murauskis Mayor Krause Nays: Farley Miller Richardson Wattenberg Motion to amend motion failed. Discussion followed before the call for the original motion. On roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Wattenberg Nays: Richardson Motion carried. An Ordinance Authorizing the 1979 Tax Levy had a first reading. An Ordinance Establishing A Non-refundable Liquor License Application Fee had a first reading. FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE No repor't. LEGISLATIVE/JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Trustee Richardson pr&sented the Legislative/Judiciary Committee report. Trustee Richardson advised the Board that the Library Board has the necessary documents needed for the exchange of the old (now the Senior Center) and the new Library properties and When the ~illage Board is ready the exchange can proceed. Trustee Richardson announced a meeting on the new personal property tax replacement scheduled at the Mount Prospect Holiday Inn on Tuesday August 28, 1979, at 10:00 A.M. Ail elected officials are encouraged to attend. Trustee Richardson called attention to the law which becomes effective January 1, i979, raising the legal drinking age to 21 years of age. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY Trustee Wattenberg presented an Ordinance Amending The Traffic Code for a 2nd reading. It was decided a text change was needed Following discussion, Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to postpone the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Amending The Traffic Code for two weeks. Upon roll Call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller ~ Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. PAC~ 6 8/21/79 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Trustee Farley presented the Public Works Committee report. Trustee Farley reported there are still questions concerning the Maple Street Crossing which the cormmittee wishes to discuss so The Maple Street Crossing will be held in committee for the September meeting. The matter of street name changes was held over until the next meeting. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur --' with the Public Works Committee recommendation to hire a consul- tant to analyze the Lake Michigan Water Acquisition problems. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. The administration was directed~to have ready for the next Board meeting a statement laying out the contractual basis with the consultant giving a breakdown of the entire job including fees involved. Mayor Krause will send a letter to Congressman Crane, as suggested by Trustee Floros, requesting legislation to provide Federal assistance for major p=ojects such as Lake Michigan Water Acquisition. OTHERBUSINESS The Clerk was directed that the minutes show acknowledgement of the receipt of Resolution No. 1979/80 from the Library Board of Directors Requesting A Special Election On The Question Of Increasing The Maximum Authorized Library Tax Rate For The Mount Prospect Public Library from 0.15% to 0.23% -- An Ordinance Establishing Procedures For Special Election On November 10, 1979 had a first reading. Miss Idyl Nipper suggested t~ the Board that~ if possible, the hours of election for the November 10, 1979 election be either 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. or 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. This will be addressed at the 2nd reading of this Ordinance at the next meeting. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the Plan Commission recommendation to waive the improvements and sidewalk installation as concerns'the-Cronin Plat of Resubdivision.and to authorize the Mayor to sign and the Clerk to attest her signature on the Cronin Plat of Resubdivision. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 28-79, A RESOLTUION APPROVING AGtLEEM]~NT WITH ELK GROVE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Mr. Burghard clarified a question asked by the attorney regarding Exhibif A (map) attached to resolution. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley FlSros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg · Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 29-79, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISMISSAL OF LINCOLN PROPERTY LAW SUIT A~D ISSUANCE OF ZONING CERTIFICATE PAGE 7 8/21/79 pon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ITEMS TO'BE REFERRED The subjects of self-insurance (IRMA), Vandalism, and Drug use were referred to the Public Health and Safety Committee. COMMITTEE ANNOL~CE.M~NTS BUILDING COmmITTEE No announcement. FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Miller announced the Committee would meet on September 12, 1979. FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE TrUstee Murauskis announced the Committee would meet on August 27, 1979. LEGISLATIVE/JUDICIARY COmmITTEE Trustee Richardson announced the Committee would meet on September 20, 1979. This will be a Committee of the Whole meeting inviting all the State Senators and Representatives from the third and fourth Districts. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Trustee Wattenberg announced the Committee would meet on August 23, 1979. Among the topics to be discussed will be the self-insurance program (IR~), Vandalism, an'd Drug Use. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Trustee Farley announced the Committee would meet on September 6, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. FOR INFORMATION ONLY None. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Krause adjourned the meeting into Executive Session at 11:05 P.M. for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. The meeting was reconvened at 11:54 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustees Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Trustee Floros, seconded by TrUstee Wattenberg, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:56 P.M. /~ Donald W. Goodman Village Glerk PAGE 8 8/~21/79