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Home My WebLink About04/26/1977 VB minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 26, 1977 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Mayor Teichert called a Committee of the Whole meeting for 7:15 P.M. April 26, 1977, for the purpose of entering upon discussion with Paul D. Speer, Bond Consultant, and Dell Corporation relative to revenue bonds for senior citizen housing. Pursuant to Section 2.103 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Mount Prospect, Mayor Teichert celled a Special Board meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect for 8:00 P.M., April 26, 1977, to discuss the following agenda: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Teiehert called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. INVOCATION Trustee Rhea gave the invocation ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Teichert Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Mayor Teichert deviated from the agenda to bring to the floor presentations of Certificates of Merit and Commendations. The Mayor presented Commendations to Capt. Kordecki~ Lt. Felski, and Lt. Cavello of the Fire Department for their contribution as course instructors for the Alarm Operators Paraplegic Program. Robert McBride and Gilbert Liebenow were presented Certificates of Merit by Mayor Teichert for their contributions as members of the Business District Development and Re-development Commission. CANVASS OF THE VOTES OF THE REGULAR ELECTION, April 19, 1977 Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for passage of Resolution No. 9-77. (Res. 9-77 A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE VOTES CAST AT THE Election C an vas s REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD APRIL 19, 1977 4-19-77) AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to approve the bills in the following amounts: General $23~,703.33 Parking System Revenue 5,629.74 Motor Fuel Tax 75,547.19 Corporate Purposes Constr. 1973 10,529.80 Waterworks & Sewerage Dept., Impr., Ext. 83,553.31 Operation & Maintenance 35,465.38 $445,428.48 Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved to approve the Financial Report of March 31, 1977, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Mr. Bud Cairns, Lions Club~ requested a waiver of fees for its carnival to be held July i thru July 5,~except for out- of-pocket expenses incurred by the Village. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to waive the fees except for out-of-pocket expenses for the Lions Club carnival. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. ADOPTION FISCAL 1977-78 BUDGET Trustee Floros suggested a hiring freeze on all newly proposed personnel and requested the budget be placed on the next agenda so that the newly elected Board may have the opportunity to amend it. Trustee Wattenberg spoke against the adoption of the proposed budget because funding allocations to several accounts appeared excessive to him. Trustee Minton stated although particular funds have been allocated, if the Board so chooses, they do not have to be placed in'the September, 1977, tax levy. Trustee Richardson asked for clarification regarding the monies~ allocated for the installation of the siren in the New Town a~a. Robert Nordli~ Library Board, requested the Board to reinstate the additional $31,900 cut from the Library Board budget. ~he Village Attorney requested an additional $8,700 in Personal Services to cover the hiring of temporary help due to the recent illness of the paralegal and legal secretary. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to amend the budget and increase by $8,700 the Personal Services Account of the Legal Department. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for Res. passage of Resolution No. 10-77. 10-77 Budget 77-78 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET, 1977-78 Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, 'moved for Res. passage of Resolution No. 11-77. 11-77 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AND PLAN FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION Upon roll call: Ayes: Floro$ Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. ~4-26-77 Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2709. Ord.2?09 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR EXEMPT RANKS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for passage of Resolution 12-77. Res. 12--? A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE NUMBER OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2710. Ord. 2710 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24.506 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for a waiver of the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. ,-, Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2?ll. Drd. 2711 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE FEES FOR IMPOUNDMENT OF STRAY ANIMALS Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for passage of Resolution No. 13-77. Res. 13-~ A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIFALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for passage of Resolution No. 14-77. Res. 14-77 A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Pg. 3 4-26-77 Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to approve the results of the proposals for MFT maintenance material opened April 20, 1977. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for Res. 15-77 passage of Resolution No. 15-77. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FINANCING SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for a waiver of the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2712. Ord. 2712 AN ORDINANCE PER~0RMING CERTAIN OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT UNDER AN AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK SITE AND RETENTION AREA Upon roll call: Ayes: Ftoros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. PROCLamATIONS The Mayor proclaimed May 1 - 7, 1977 as Fire Recognition Week and May 1, 1977 as Law Day, U.S.A. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CLERK Appointment Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved to con- o~ ]arol A. firm the appointment of Carol A. Fields as Deputy Clerk Fields, effective May 1, 1977. Deputy Clerk Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg __ Motion carried. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Bernie Lee, Attorney for William Roppolo, requested passage ZBA-5-V-76 of an ordinance granting the proposed variations for cases 25-V-76 5-V-76, 25-V-76. Roppolo Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for a waiver of the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Pg. 4 4-26-77 Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved Ord.' for passage of Ordinance #2713: 2713 Ord. 2713 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CERTAIN VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PROSPECT AVENUE & CENTRAL ROADS (5-V-76, 25-V-76) Upon roll call: Ayes: Teichert Richardson Wattenberg Nays: Floros Hendricks Rhea Pass: Minton Trustee Minton explained he had not made up his mind on the issue as of yet. The Mayor explained that pass votes can only occur when there is a conflict of interest, of which there is none in this case for Trustee Minton. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to table the above named ordinance until the first part of the next Board meeting when as a member of the current Board he will vote on the issue. Trustee Minton was furnished with case files for the issue to aid in restudying the facts. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS Finance Committee cancelled for April. SUBDIVISIONS Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson, mvoed to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest Landmaster Resubdivision subject to posting of Public Improvements if necessary. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to'attest the Thunder- bird Subdivision subject to posting of Public Improvement Bonds if necessary. Thunderbird Sub Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the subdivision of Northwest Assembly of God Church subject to posting of Public Improvement Bonds if necessary. N.W. Assemb Of God Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Church Sub Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the Euclid Avenue Shopping Mall Resubdivision subject to posting of Euclid Ave Public Improvement Bonds if necessary. Shopping Mall Sub Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Pg. 5 4-26-77 BUDGET TRANSFER Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for Res. 16-?? approval of Resolution #16-77: A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS WITHIN THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR FISCAL 1976-77 Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. -- EXECUTIVE SESSION The Mayor recessed the meeting for Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and litigation. Time: 9:45 P.M. The Mayor reconvened the meeting to order. Time: 10:12 P.M. Present upon roll call: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for approval of a payment of $4,000 for release of potential litigation. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Rich'ardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for adjournment. Unanimous. Time: 10:15 P.M. _ KEVIN O'DONNELL Deputy Clerk Pg. 6 4-26-77