HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 12/08/2009 and 12/15/2009
'~'il:~~~:~~~i!:i~~:~().\
i / 1i~~'\ .. /d-.'k
__Li_5lii:'~'\~\',i
~_'> ! ;Ililbll" g(JI~w.t lIro~ut
':::-~}'/?
-.:-: Tl.T!.-I'I.'.'II:'-:
L:_'!!;L
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. in the Village Board Room of Village Hall, 50
South Emerson Street, by Mayor Wilks.
II. ROLL CALL
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Wilks, Trustees Arlene Juracek, John Korn, John
Matuszak, Steven Polit and Michael Zadel. Staff present included Village Manager Michael
Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Finance Director David Erb and
Administrative Analyst Michael Dallas.
III. PUBLIC HEARING
2ND Public hearing for the establishment of a Business District at Randhurst Mall, pursuant to
651LCS 5/11-743-5. This public hearing, called pursuant to proper legal notice having been
published in the Daily Herald on November 28, 2009.
Mayor Wilks opened the public meeting stating that this is an opportunity for any interested
parties to present information to the Village Board regarding the consideration of the
establishment of a special business district at Randhurst Mall.
Community Development Director William Cooney provided an overview of this District
and the components relating to generating revenue. He stated this project is approximately
$190 million which the Village is proposing to commit up to $25 million with all funds being
generated on the site and the agreement does not put the Village at any financial risk. A share
of the portion of the new sales tax generated on the site, an increase of the hotel/motel tax
from 3 to 6% and a $0.25 cent amusement tax and a food and beverage tax would be the
revenue sources devoted to covering the $25 million related to the site redevelopment. Prior
to any of the $25 million to be returned the development must reach a sales threshold of $237
million.
There was no public comment.
Consensus of the Village Board was to move all ordinances to 2nd reading for consideration at
the next scheduled Village Board meeting.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
~ 5~(j
DAVID STRAHL
Assistant Village Manager
Special Village Board Meeting Page 1 of 1
H:\VI LM\Cow\2009\Minutes\Special Meeting 12-8-2009.doc
12/08/09
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
MONTHLY REPORT
AND APPROVE
BILLS
MAYOR'S REPORT
HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MA VOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
December 15, 2009
Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7: 1 0 p. m.
Present:
Mayor Irvana Wilks
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Arlene Juracek
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Steven Po lit
Trustee Michael Zadel
Absent:
Trustee John Matuszak
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Korn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Mayor Wilks gave the Invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held December 1, 2009.
Trustee Polit identified a scribner's error - page 7, last paragraph, second line; ... $2 million
should be $200 million.
Mayor Wilks called for the vote for approval of the minutes as corrected.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit
Nays: None
Abstain: Zadel
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIALS
Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "MONTHL Y REPORT AND APPROVE
BILLS" was noted by an asterisk, and unless there was a request to remove an item(s), all
items further listed in that manner would be considered with one (1) vote, as business item
"~.CONSENTAGENDA."
MA VOR'S REPORT
Mr. Paul Seils, Special Events Commission, presented the winners of the Annual Holiday
Decorating Contest:
Religious
912 Whitegate Drive
Best Business
Millie's Hallmark, 1024 South Elmhurst Road
Best Use of Lights
606 South Pine Street
Christmas Fantasy
217 North William Street
Simple But Elegant
1009 West Lincoln
Best Block
400 South Albert Street
Grand Prize
517 Eastman Court
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 1 of 12
December 15, 2009
O'HARE NOISE
COMPATIBILITY
COMMISSION
RES 45-09
AMEND CHAPTER
13 (ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS)
ORD 5773
AMEND CHAPTER
13 (ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS)
ORD 5774
Mayor Wilks congratulated the winners and thanked the Special Events Commission for their
time and effort in sponsoring the event.
Mayor Wilks presented a resolution in support of O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission's
(ONCC) request for reconsideration of certain sound insulation funding eligibility. As a
member of the ONCC the Village of Mount Prospect joins other members of the organization
in requesting the Federal Aviation Administration (AAA) reconsider its eligibility criteria as it
relates to the O'Hare noise contour so as to allow Elk Grove High School to be eligible for
certain sound insulation funding under the School Sound Insulation Program.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve Resolution No. 45-09:
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF O'HARE NOISE COMPATIBILITY
COMMISSION REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN
SOUND INSULATION FUNDING ELIGIBILITY
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Wilks presented for a first (151) reading an ordinance amending Chapter 13 (Alcoholic
Liquors) of the Mount Prospect Village Code. This ordinance deletes one (1) Class "F-3"
liquor license issued to Hana Lee Corporation, d/b/a Wu Sung Restaurant, 1747 Algonquin
Road.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings
of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
None
Motion carried.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5773:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS)
OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Motion carried.
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
None
Mayor Wilks presented for a first (151) reading an ordinance to amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic
Liquors) of the Village Code. This ordinance grants a Class "P-3" (wine and beer only
package) liquor license to Walgreen Co. d/b/a Walgreens #00209, 1028 South Elmhurst
Road. Granting the license would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code
by increasing the number of Class "P-3" liquor licenses issued by one (1).
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2)
readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5774:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 2 of 12
December 15, 2009
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Pol it, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
AMEND CHAPTER
13 (ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS)
Mayor Wilks presented for a first (151) reading an ordinance to amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic
Liquors) of the Village Code. This ordinance grants a Class "P-3" (wine and beer only
package) liquor license to Bond Drug Company of Illinois, LLC d/b/a Walgreens #05107,
1701 East Kensington Road. Granting the license would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic
Liquors) of the Village Code by increasing the number of Class "P-3" liquor licenses issued
by one (1).
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2)
readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5775:
ORD 5775
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Wilks presented the following reappointments for Village Board approval:
Special Events Commission Reappointments
Jill Friedrichs Term expires December 2013
Janice Farley
Term expires December 2013
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the reappointments as
listed above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
CITIZENS TO BE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
HEARD None.
CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Po lit, moved to approve the following business items:
APPROVE BILLS & 1. November Monthly Financial Report
FINANCIALS 2. Bills dated November 26 - December 9,2009
3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND PAYMENT OF AN
RES 47-09 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT.
4. A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY
RES 48-09 MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (BLR 14230).
RES 49-09 5. A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE
ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 3 of 12
December 15, 2009
RES 50-09 6. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO
ENTER INTO A LOCAL AGENCY/STATE AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR THE EMERGENCY
REPAIR PROGRAM (ERP)
COPIER LEASE 7. Request Village Board approval to waive bid process and accept proposal for
AGREEMENT Nexus Office Systems, Inc. copier lease agreement in an amount not to
exceed $65,328.
DOCUMENT 8. Request Village Board approval to accept proposal for Document Imaging
IMAGING SERVICES Services in an amount not to exceed $59,053.
9. Request Village Board approval to accept proposal for Video Surveillance
VIDEO System for Village Hall and adjacent parking garage in an amount not to
SURVEILLANCE exceed $34,010.
10. Request Village Board approval to accept proposal for Workers' Compensation
WORKERS' Third-Party Claims Administration in an amount not to exceed $14,100.
COMPENSATION
OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
2010 MUNICIPAL
BUDGET
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks opened the Public Hearing for presentation of the proposed 2010 budget for
fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010 at 7:35 p.m. Mayor
Wilks stated notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Daily Herald on December 3,
2009.
Finance Director Dave Erb presented a summary of the Village's proposed 2010 budget. The
proposed 2010 budget for the Village including the Library totals $95,113,751 (Village -
$85,398,062 and Library - $9,715,689) a 12.3% decrease from the amended 2009 budget.
Projected revenues for the Village in 2010 are $98,854,131; a 9.2% decrease. Mr. Erb
stated the 2010 budget as presented is balanced; (1) operating budget of $59,478,738; a 0.6
increase (2) $85,398,062 in total expenditures; a 13.8% decrease (3) water rate adjustment-
4% increase (4) property tax levy 4.99% (5) reserve fund balance 21.1 % - target is 25%.
Mr. Erb stated the Village was able to address the 2010 deficit and present a balanced
budget for 2010; use of reserve funds, a 4.99% property tax increase, departmental budget
cuts and wage concessions from Village labor groups. However, Mr. Erb stated there is an
anticipated $2.5 million deficit in 2011, work will begin in early 2010 to develop a plan to bring
2011 into balance. He stated to retain its excellent bond rating the Village will need to get
back to a 25% fund balance.
Mr. Erb reviewed the following ordinances as revised (1) levy and collection of taxes for the
corporate and municipal purposes; 4.99% increase and (2) tax abatement - sold bonds
under "Build America Bonds" program. Impact to residential property ($350,000 market
value) Village property tax - $730 per year; $36.00 increase and Library tax $435 per year;
$16.00 increase. He also provided an overview of the tax levy for Special Area No.5; lake
water acquisition, assessed only to property's receiving Village water.
In response to questions from the Village Board, Mr. Erb provided the following:
· Proposed water rate increase for property's with Village water is determined by water
studies conducted each year by the Village and is inline with increase from previous
years.
· Use of water fund is restricted to water related programs/services; fully funded to cover
cost of water infrastructure as well as water purchased from the City of Chicago.
Village Manager Janonis stated, properties with Illinois American Water do not subsidize the
Village water program.
Public Comments
Mr. Louis Goodman
310 North School Street
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 4 of 12
December 15, 2009
2009 TAX LEVY
CORPORATE AND
MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES
ORD 5776
Questioned need for water rate increase.
[Mr. Erb responded all costs for the water program are built into the water rate; pay for lake
water purchased from the City of Chicago and $2.5 million projects to maintain infrastructure.
Village conducts annual rate studies to determine costs; Village management of water fund
has allowed the Village to assess steady nominal rate increases rather than significant rate
spikes to cover the City of Chicago rates increases for the purchase of lake water.]
Mr. Jerry Boldt
300 North School Street
In consideration of the poor economy and the toll it is taking on residents/businesses, Mr.
Boldt requested the Village reconsider the proposed tax increases and implement other cost
cutting measures. Reduction in unnecessary funding until economy rebounds and furlough
days for Village employees.
In response, Mayor Wilks stated the Village Board shares his concerns and understands the
economic issues our community faces. In response to significant revenue loss and the weak
economy the Village made $1.5 million cuts in the 2009 budget and the proposed 2010
budget reflects a 13% decrease from the 2009 budget. To minimize additional financial
burden to the residents and businesses the Village Board directed staff to make the
necessary budget cuts and challenged them to do so without impacting municipal services.
Trustee Korn encouraged Mr. Boldt and any other resident who might be eligible to explore
the Village's real estate tax freeze program. This program may offer some financial relief to
those individuals who qualify.
In response to additional questions from Mr. Goodman the following information was
provided.
Transparency of Village Budget including wages, expenditures - all information contained in
budget is available for review; hard copy and Village web site. All items discussed openly
and are open for public comment.
Senate Bill 2011 - the bill did fail but calls from residents to state representatives were
effective. Representative from this district voted in support of the senate bill which, if it had
passed, would have brought significant financial relief to local governments during this period
of financial crisis.
The Village Board thanked Mr. Boldt and Mr. Goodman for their comments.
As there were no additional comments or questions from the Village Board or other
interested parties in attendance, Mayor Wilks closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance authorizing the levy and
collection of taxes for the corporate and municipal purposes of the Village for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5776:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR
THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT
PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 5 of 12
December 15, 2009
TAX LEVY
SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA # 5
ORD 5777
TAX ABA TEM ENT
ORD 5778
2010 MUNICIPAL
BUDGET
Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance authorizing the levy and
collection of taxes for the municipal purposes of Special Service Area Number Five (5) of the
Village for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Po lit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5777:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORlllNG THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR
THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE (5)
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Motion carried.
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
None
Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance to abate a part of the taxes
levied for corporate and municipal purposes of the Village for the fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5778:
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR CORPORATE
AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance adopting an annual budget
for the Village for fiscal year commencing January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010 in
lieu of passage of an appropriation ordinance.
Villaqe Board Discussion/Comments
· Very difficult economic period.
· 13% decrease from 2009 maintenance budget.
· Difficult decisions to achieve 2010 balanced budget.
· Village has traditionally run a very lean budget - very little waste in budgets.
· Staff responded to Village Board direction to make necessary cuts - maintain residential
services.
· Draw down on Village's reserve fund needed to be done this year - but not a practice to
continue.
· 2010 budget is a plan; if no measurable financial improvements will make necessary
adjustments to plan.
· Four (4) budget amendments to 2009 budget, $1.5 million; may need to do the same with
2010 budget to stay balanced.
· Need to make sustainable changes to work more efficiently; re-engineer the way the
Village performs; services, programs and processes. Look at big picture to make
sustainable changes; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is one mechanism to make
those changes.
· Appreciation extended to the Finance Commission, residents and staff for work and input
during the budget process.
Mayor Wilks read the following prepared statement from Trustee Matuszak to be
incorporated into and made part of the official meeting minutes.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 6 of 12
December 15, 2009
ORD 5779
RANDHURST
BUSINESS
DISTRICT
ORD 5780
BUSINESS
DISTRICT
RETAILERS'
OCCUPATION TAX
ORD 5781
[Due to the obligations involving my full time employment, I am unable to attend tonight's
meeting. However, I do support the budget as it is presented. The budget is the final
product of a lot of effort to deliver village services at the least possible costs. The state of
our nation's economy is a challenge to businesses, families and local governments. I believe
this budget and tax levy is sensitive to those challenges while it still delivers quality municipal
services to the residents and businesses within our community. I thank staff for their hard
work on this issue and remain hopeful of an improved economy in 2010.]
Public Comment
Mr. Jerry Boldt
300 North School
· Encouraged residents to shop Mount Prospect to stimulate local economy.
Village Manager Janonis thanked the Village Board for their dedication, support and direction
during this difficult year.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5779:
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING 2010
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Motion carried.
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
None
Mayor Wilks stated the ordinances for the Randhurst Business District would be presented
for second (2nd) readings.
Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided a review of the two (2) public
hearings conducted to establish a Business Improvement District for Randhurst and
ordinances in support of the business district. Approval of the ordinances will allow
Randhurst Village to move forward.
Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance designating Mount Prospect
Business District NO.1 [Randhurst Business District]
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5780:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING MOUNT PROSPECT BUSINESS DISTRICT
NO.1 [RANDHURST BUSINESS DISTRICT]
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance establishing a Business
District NO.1 Business District Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax. This ordinance
establishes a quarter percent Business District Retailers' Occupation Tax on Randhurst
only.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5781:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS DISTRICT NO.1 BUSINESS
DISTRICT MUNICIPAL RETAILERS' OCCUPATION TAX
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 7 of 12
December 15, 2009
HOTEL TAX
ORD 5782
AMUSEMENT TAX
ORD 5783
NEW BUSINESS
AMEND WATER
AND SEWER
RATES, APPENDIX
A, DIVISION II OF
THE VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance amending Appendix A,
Division II of the Village Code. This ordinance increases the current Village-wide Hotel Tax
from 3% to 6%.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5782:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, DIVISION II OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, ladel
None
Motion carried
Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance amending Chapter 8, "Village
Government Miscellaneous Provisions. This ordinance establishes a 25 cent Amusement
Tax on the sale of movie tickets Village wide, effective May 1, 2011.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5783:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "VILLAGE
GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS" OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO A MOVIE THEATER TAX
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance to amend water and sewer rates
set forth in Appendix A, Division II of the Village Code. This ordinance increases the
combined water and sewer rate by 4% effective January 1, 2010.
Finance Director Dave Erb provided background information stating that since 1990 the
Village has followed the practice of approving moderate annual increases in water and sewer
rates, as opposed to implementing large increases periodically. [Village water rates are
affected by the water rate increases by the City of Chicago for the purchase of lake water;
the planned moderate increases by the Village help avoid spikes in Village water rates.] The
Village recently completed a water rate study which set a proposed schedule for increasing
the combined water and sewer rate by 4% each January 1st through 2012.
Mr. Erb stated the cost to a Mount Prospect household using 15,
000 gallons of water over a two-month period, would be $106.60, an increase of $3.75; bi-
monthly water and sewer usage fee.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2)
readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
None
Motion carried.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5784:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 8 of 12
December 15, 2009
ORD 5784
BUDGET
AMENDMENT # 4
ORD 5785
CLASS 6B TAX
ABATEMENT, 800
BIERMAN COURT
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND WATER AND SEWER RATES SET
FORTH IN APPENDIX A, DIVISION II OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance making certain amendments to
the Village budget adopted for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2009 - December 31,
2009.
Finance Director Dave Erb provided background information stating this was the fourth (4th)
amendment to the 2009 budget; this amendment will clean up any remaining variances in
both revenue and expense line items. In total this amendment adjusts revenue projections
by $2,717,581 and expenditures by $1,523,280. Amendments to the budget impacting
revenues are made up of various adjustments to tax, fee and other intergovernmental
revenue accounts, investment income, reimbursements and other financing sources (bond
proceeds). There were several adjustments related to expenditures including; $635,000
transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund; $310,000 reduction in
street resurfacing - lower Motor Fuel Tax revenue from the state; $503,910 - Levee 37 and
$234,000 in additional pension benefits in the Police and Fire Pension Funds.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2)
readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Pol it, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5785:
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE
BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2009
- DECEMBER 31, 2009.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
Mayor Wilks presented a resolution in support of Principal Real Estate Investors, property
owners of 800 Bierman Court, making application for Cook County Class 6B Tax Abatement.
Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided background information stating
CVS/Caremark occupies half the building located at 800 Bierman Court. CVS/Caremark
which is the Village's largest employer is considering expanding into the other side of the
building which is vacant; 40,000 square foot expansion and demolition of the remainder of
the building for parking. Located in the Business Center District, the 6b status would only
apply to the improvements made in the new space to be occupied by CVS/Caremark. It is
estimated that the abatement would reduce the amount of property tax per square foot from
$4.32 to $3.84 for this property.
Representatives from CVS/Caremark were in attendance. Mr. Brian Liston, counsel for both
Principal Real Estate Investors and CVS/Caremark stated the expansion would create
approximately 400 new jobs at this location.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Resolution
No. 46-09:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 9 of 12
December 15, 2009
RES 46-09
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE
INVESTORS, 800 BIERMAN COURT, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS,
MAKING APPLICATION FOR COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX
ABATEMENT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Janonis presented request for Village Board approval to accept Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) system. He stated staff remained in negotiations with the
recommended provider until five p.m. this date. As a result of these negotiations the amount
listed on the Agenda as well as the budgeted amount for this service had been reduced.
The not to exceed amount for the Village Board's approval is $942,900 rather than $1 million.
ENTERPRISE
RESOURCE
PLANNING
Village Manager Janonis stated the computer software upgrade has been in the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) for a number of years; fund balance has been built up for this
expenditure.
Mr. Erb provided a review of the ERP system and the selection process conducted by the
staff steering committee and consultants Plante and Moran (P&M). The Village-wide ERP
software will replace the current financial and community development software systems.
Mr. Erb provided an overview of the factors considered in staff's recommendation to approve
the proposal from New World Systems; (1) NET Technology - ability to more rapidly develop
software to meet and address customer needs (2) Work the Way you Live - New World is
able to develop software that is tightly integrated with the Microsoft Office suite of products
widely used throughout the Village (3) Client References (site visits and reference checks by
staff) - New World's NET technology platform and depth of functionality were primary
reasons for choosing New World (4) Userability - New World solution offers a more user-
friendly environment to work in.
Villaqe Board Discussion/Questions
. Need to know New World will be available in the long term - has staff done due diligence
in researching company? [Mr. Erb stated staff will pursue additional research regarding
financial stability]
· On-going staff training needs?
. To ensure system works before going live - test all parameters prior to going live
· Help/Support?
· Implementation period?
Mr. Kaul LeFief, New World Systems provided additional information and responded to
questions from the Village Board.
New World Systems is a privately held company and will open its books for review by the
Village to allow for further assurance of sustainability. New World has 1200 customers
throughout the United States, worked in Illinois 24 years and is active in GFOA.
All trainers have experience with government entities. On-going training; webinars/refresher
training and on-line support available. Mr. LeFief stated application is very configurable and
New World will work with departments to configure application to meet their needs. Will test
all parameters off line prior to going live to ensure system works.
In response to questions regarding impact if Village did not move forward with this system,
Mr. Erb stated without this technology Village functions would be inefficient.
Technology the Village currently has is outdated, labor intense and not supportive of the
Village's basic systems.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 10 of 12
December 15, 2009
2010 PROPERTY
AND WORKERS'
COMPENSATION
ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND
CONSERVATION
BLOCK GRANT
Through demonstrations of new software end users have already seen how they can
improve efficiency of services. New technology options make system user friendly to
residents and businesses as well. Mr. Erb anticipates full implementation will take
approximately two (2) years.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval to accept proposal for
Enterprise Resource Planning system software in an amount not to exceed $942,900.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Pol it, ladel
None
Motion carried.
[Trustee Hoefert left the meeting at 9:20 p.m.]
Village Manager Janonis stated the Finance Department was requesting approval to accept
proposal for the 2010 Property and Workers' Compensation Insurance in an amount not to
exceed $136,597.
Finance Director Dave Erb provided a summary of the Village's expiring insurance program,
an analysis of the proposals received and a summary of the insurance package
recommended by staff. Staff recommend the Village purchase property and excess workers
compensation insurance from Arthur J. Gallagher and Co. with premium and broker's not to
exceed $136,597.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve request to accept 2010
Property and Workers Compensation Insurance Program in an amount not to exceed
$136,597.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Juracek, Korn, Po lit, ladel
None
Hoefert
[Trustee Hoefert returned to the meeting at 9:23 pm]
Village Manager Janonis presented the request and staff's recommendation for approval to
submit Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy application. This
item was presented and discussed in detail at the December 8, 2009 Committee of the
Whole meeting. At that time the Village Board identified five goals for the strategy plan:
1) public education and outreach 2) Sustainability Commission/Committee 3) Street Lighting
4) Weatherization Program and 5) Public Transportation, Bicycling and other forms of Travel.
The money received from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) will
be used for the targeted goals.
Mr. Amrou Atassi, Camp, Dresser and McKee (Village consultant for EECBG) was in
attendance and responded to questions regarding reporting requirements. The Village does
not have to provide information to the state as its funds are from the Federal Government.
Municipalities receiving state funds are required to coordinate and share information with the
state.
Trustee Juracek, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of request to submit
Department of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy application.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
None
Motion carried.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 11 of 12
December 15, 2009
MODIFICATIONS TO
LABOR
AGREEMENTS
OTHER BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Village Manager Janonis presented the request for Village Board approval of modifications to
labor agreement. He stated due to the budget gaps in the General Fund the Village Board
had directed staff to seek concessions from the Village's labor groups; deferral of planned
salary increases to avoid union lay-offs. Staff have conducted extensive discussions with
labor groups; modifications to the labor agreement with Public Works and Community
Development Inspectors (Local 150) were successful. Discussions continue between the
Village and Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 84 and 85 (Sergeants) and International
Association of Fire Fighters, Local 4119.
Speaking on behalf of the Village Board, Mayor Wilks made the following statement to be
incorporated into and made part of the official meeting minutes:
"This agreement is an outstanding example of our public works and Community
Development building inspectors showing leadership and reaffirming their commitment to the
Village of Mount Prospect. Their willingness to work with the administration and elected
officials in a cooperative manner benefits not only our residents but also keeps all of our
employees employed."
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved for approval of modifications to labor
agreement with the Village of Mount Prospect and the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 150.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Village Manager Janonis provided the following community information:
· Tonight's meeting is the last Village Board meeting in 2009; the December 22, COW
meeting is cancelled.
· Village Hall Hours:
December 24 Close at noon
December 31 Close at 3:00 p.m.
December 25 Closed
January 1 Closed
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Wilks stated there was no need for the Closed Session, Personnel 51LCS 120/2
(c) (2) as listed on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business for discussion, Mayor Wilks called for a motion to adjourn.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
None
Motion carried.
The December 15,2009 Village Board meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
Page 12 of 12
December 15, 2009