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Home My WebLink About02/17/1998 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FEBRUARY 17, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon rc~ll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran '"' Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee Daniel Nocchi INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Lohrstorfer. INVOCATION ~ APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVE Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve MINUTES the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1998. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to APPROVE -' approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 680,387 Refuse Disposal Fund 117,876 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 62,378 Community Development Block Grant Fund 54,725 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund - Debt Service -- Capital Improvement Fund 27 Capital Improvement Construction Fund - Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund 1,125 Police & Fire Building Construction -- Flood Control Construction Fund 2,070 Street Improvement Construction Fund - Water & Sewer Fund 289,284 Parking System Revenue Fund 3,208 Risk Management Fund 230,280 Vehicle Replacement Fund - Vehicle Maintenance Fund 21,739 Computer Replacement Fund - Flexcomp Trust Fund 28,770 ~ Escrow Deposit Fund 266,972 Police Pension Fund - Firemens Pension Fund 430 Benefit Trust Fund - $1,759,271 Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to accept the financial report through January 31, 1998 subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT None. COMMUNICATION AND PETITIONS None OLD BUSINESS AMEND CH. 11 & 23 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend TOBACCO Chapters 11 and 23 of the Village Code in order to establish PRODUCTS stricter regulations governing the sale, purchase and/or possession of tobacco products. Monica Maciasz, Chairman of the Mount Prospect Youth Commission, stated that the Youth Commission had reviewed the proposed Ordinance and unanimously support the amendments, encourages enforcement. It was noted that the normal procedure used for violations is very involved therefore the administration is suggesting "P" tickets be issued to violators, which would be easier to enforce. The administration will make a recommendation at the next meeting before considering the adoption of this Ordinance. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the March 3rd meeting of the Village Board. RADEBAUGH SUB. Radebaugh Plat of Subdivision, 408 S. Hi Lusi 408 S. HI LUSl The Petitioners' request to consolidate 2 lots into one lot of record in order to construct an addition to the existing house and for exceptions from the Development Code was tabled to this meeting by the Village Board. It was noted that the Petitioners have asked that this request be withdrawn. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to remove the request relative to the proposed Radebaugh Plat of Subdivision from the table. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. As mentioned, at the request of the Petitioner, this item has been withdrawn therefore no action was taken. AMEND COMP PLAN An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would amend the Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Redevelopment Strategic TIF Plan. Page 2 - February 17, 1998 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4912 of Ordinance No. 4912 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE VILLAGE -- Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Farley Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carried. Trustee Wilks stated that while she supports downtown redevelopment she doesn't feel the Comprehensive Plan should be amended to include the actual strategic redevelopment plan. NEW BUSINESS A Resolution was presented in support of an application for Class 6 CLASS 6 tax abatement from Cook County for C-Line Products, a business C-LINE purchasing the property located at 1100 Business Center Drive, PRODUCTS formerly the property of American Cyanamid. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for RES.NO. 5-98 passage of Resolution No. 5-98 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF C-LINE PRODUCTS 1100 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, MAKING APPLICATION FOR COOK COUNTY CLASS 6 TAX ABATEMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Farley Nays: None Abstain: Hoefert Motion carried. ZBA 26-97 and ZBA 29-97, 1621 and 1641 Algonquin Road ZBA 26-97 & The Petitioners are requesting these properties be re-zoned 1621/1641 from R-X to B-3 (Community Shopping District). The Zoning ALGONQUIN Board of Appeals recommended granting these requests by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to rezone the property being the subject of ZBA 26-97 and 29-97. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoren, Hoefert, ~.... Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. It was noted the Petitioners will have to submit Plats of Subdivision creating lots of record. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on March 3rd. Page 3 - February 17, 1998 ZBA 31-97 ZBA 31-97, 400 West Central Road 400 W. CENTRAL RD The Petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use to allow the subject property, zoned B-5, to be used as a animal hospital. The Zoning Board of Appeals is recommending approving this request by a vote of 6-0. It was noted the Petitioner will have to submit a Plat of Subdivision, consolidating the property into one lot of record. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the Conditional Use requested in ZBA 31-97. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hc~efert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first rbading at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on March 3rd. SMALL RENTAL A Resolution was presented that would authorize the Village to PROPERTIES participate in a federal grant program benefiting small rental PROGRAM: SRPP properties. It was noted that this program would apply to multi- GRANT family properties with a maximum of 11 units, with the requirements that the owner must live on the premises, that rents be within established guidelines and that tenants fall within income eligible guidelines, all for the 5 year period of the loan. If all requirements are met the program woUld allow a specific dollar amount to make necessary repairs to the property. The Village staff would administer the grant, a total of $236,000, would require the property owner to pay 25% of the repairs, and the grant monies will pay the balance. If the property owner complies with all the regulations established the loan amount would be forgiven and the property owner would not have to repay the loan. RES.NO. 6-98 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for passage of Resolution No. 6-98 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SMALL RENTAL PROPERTIES PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING LAW ENFORCEMENT Mayor Farley called the Public Hearing to order, pursuant to BLOCK GRANT proper legal notice having been published in the Mount Prospect Herald on February 2, 1998, for the purpose of considering the use of a $16,353.00 Law Enforcement Block Grant, at 8:14 P.M. It was noted that, pursuant to the regulations governing grants, Page 4 - February17, 1998 an Advisory Board had been established to review the proposed allocation of grants funds. The proposed use for the grant money was presented to the Advisory Board and it was their recommendation to support the purchase of in-car computer workstations. There being no au;dience participation, Mayor Farley declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:18 P.M. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 23 Chapter 23 of the Village Code, to allow local prosecution of minor 'THEFT' offenses dealing with theft. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for ORD.NO. 4913 passage of Ordinance No. 4913 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 --- ENTITLED "OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS" OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A Resolution was presented that would authorize participation CRIMINAL in the Cook County Criminal Apprehension and Booking System APPREHENSION (CABS) and execution of the Intergovernmental Agreement. BOOKING SYSTEM: (CABS) Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of Resolution No. 7-98 RES.NO. 7-98 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK, THE SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE FOR THE PROVISION OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION BOOKING SYSTEM (CABS) EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 5 - February 17, 1998 MAJOR CASE A Resolution was presented that would authorize entering ASSISTANCE into an intergovernmental agreement with municipalities in TEAM: MCAT the northwest suburbs relative to cooperating during major cases. RES.NO. 8-98 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Resolution No. 8-98 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL MAJOR CASE ASSISTANCE TEAM (MCAT) AGREEMEblT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 1998 BOND ISSUE Brian Caputo, Director of Finance, presented a status report on the 1998 Bond Issue which will be for the following purposes: $2,480,000 for Street Improvement Projects $435,000 for Flood Control Projects _ $100,000 for Downtown Redevelopment Mr. Caputo stated the firm of R. V. Norene & Associates, financial advisor for the Village, is preparing the appropriate documents for opening on March 18, 1998, which is the date of the regular meeting of the Village Board. The results of the opening will be presented at that meeting. GATEWAY 2000 Assistant Village Manager David Strahl presented a request to continue the computer replacement program and authorize the purchase of 13 PCS and one laptop computer for the Police Department. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and authorize the purchase of 13 PCS and one laptop computer for the Police Department from Gateway 2000 at a cost not to exceed $25,361.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Clowes asked for a brief history of the fines involved with the sale and/or possession/purchase of tobacco products. Trustee Wilks noted that the Solid Waste Agency of Page 6 - February 17, 1998 orther Cook County (SWANCC) will be having an open house and encouraged residents to attend to see how garbage is processed. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 8:28 P.M. Carol A, Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - February 17, 1998