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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
APPROVE BILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
February 2,2010
Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Irvana Wilks
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Arlene Juracek
Trustee John Korn
Trustee John Matuszak
Trustee Steven Polit
Trustee Michael ladel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee ladelled the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Trustee Matuszak gave the Invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the minutes of the regular
Village Board meeting held January 19, 2010.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, ladel
None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "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 "IX. CONSENT AGENDA"
Mayor Wilks stated Village Manager Janonis had requested deferral of item A "A
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RELEASE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES," under
New Business. As there were no objections for the removal of this item from the Consent
Agenda, the resolution regarding the release of Closed Session Minutes will be held for
separate discussion as presented under New Business.
MAYOR'S REPORT MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Wilks presented the "BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2010" proclamation. The
BLACK HISTORY proclamation was accepted by Reverend Anthony Tolbert, Chair of the Village's Community
MONTH Relations Commission.
HEROES HELPING
HEROES
Reverend Tolbert thanked the Mayor and Village Board for their support of educational
programs and services that enrich our diverse community.
Mayor Wilks introduced Will and Mary Beth Beiersdorf, Co-Founders of Salute, Inc. Mr.
Beiersdorf, provided an overview of the organization and the Heroes Helping Heroes event.
Founded in 2003 the organization is dedicated to increasing awareness and support of
issues facing active military personnel, veterans and their families and to provide financial
support through advocacy and fundraising. Heroes Helping Heroes is an annual one day
fundraising event to assist wounded soldiers and their families. Since 2003, Salute, Inc. has
raised over $1 million and helped 300 families.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
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February 2,2010
OFFICER OF THE
YEAR
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS TO BE
HEARD
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVE BILLS
Mr. Beiersdorf stated personnel from the Mount Prospect Fire and Police Departments
volunteered their time soliciting donations from street intersections and stores at the May
2009 Heroes Helping Heroes event; $2500 was collected. The following individuals were
recognized for their participation and support of Heroes Helping Heroes: (Police) Mark
Bechtold, Cisco Cornejo, Justin Foley, Tom Hoskinson, Jonathon Juhl, Robert Nava and
(Fire) Paul Buckley, Bettina Heller, Eric Mertes, Jim Miller and Pat Moran. Officer Hoskinson
was also recognized for taking the lead in organizing and recruiting volunteers for Mount
Prospect. Mr. Beiersdorf stated the 2010 Heroes Helping Heroes event in Mount Prospect
is scheduled for May ih.
In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Beiersdorf, presented plaques to Fire Chief Mike Figolah and Police
Chief John Dahlberg for their support and dedication to the mission of helping military
personnel, veterans and their families.
Police Chief John Dahlberg recognized the following employees for being selected from an
outstanding group of police officers for the annual Officer of the Year Award:
POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Tactical Officer Anthony Lietzow
RUNNERS UP: Officer Michael Angarola
Officer Richard LaBarbera
Detective Mark Recker
Officer Alison Teevan
Police Chief Dahlberg highlighted the excellent service of each of these individuals and with
the assistance of Mayor Wilks presented plaques to the officers.
Village Manager Michael Janonis presented the traditional monetary award for the distinction
of Police Officer of the Year to Tactical Officer Lietzow's wife, Kim. In addition to recognizing
the officers and all members of the Police Department, Village Manager Janonis thanked
their families and noted the significant role families and friends have in support of the officers
and the department.
Mayor Wilks noted four (4) members of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners were in
attendance for the recognition of the police officers; Commission Chair - George Busse,
Commissioner Hank Friedrichs, Commissioner Jim Powers and Commissioner Michaele
Skowron. [Commissioner Chuck Bennett was unable to attend.]
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Wilks presented the following reappointment for Village Board approval:
Audit Commission Reappointment
David Erb Term expires February 2014
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the reappointment as listed
above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Po lit, moved to approve the following business items:
1. Bills dated January 14 - 27, 2010
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
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CONTROL SWITCH, 2. Request Village Board approval to waive bid requirement and accept proposal for
TV SERVICES the purchase of a new control switch in an amount not to exceed $21,648.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RELEASE OF
CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES
MANAGER'S
REPORT
OTHER BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Pol it, ladel
None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks stated Item A. A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RELEASE OF CLOSED
SESSION MINUTES had been removed from the Consent Agenda. Village Manager
Janonis requested this item be deferred until the February 16, 2010 Village Board meeting.
Prior to approval of the Resolution, the Village Board must approve the minutes to be
released in Closed Session. A Closed Session for review of Closed Session minutes to be
released will be placed on the February 9, 2010 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve request for deferral of a
resolution regarding the release of Closed Session minutes.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Po lit, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Janonis provided the following community information:
· Celestial Celebration - Saturday, February 6th (Bristol Court)
Recognition of Shining Stars
OTHER BUSINESS
Referencing the Village ordinance requiring removal of outdoor holiday decorations no later
than sixty (60) days following the holiday, Trustee Korn reminded residents that 'Christmas
and other related outdoor holiday decorations should be removed by February 25th.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to enter Closed Session to discuss LITIGATION 5 ILCS
120/2 (c) (11) - Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular
public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when
the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the
finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to meet in Closed Session to discuss
LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11).
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, ladel
None
Motion carried.
The Village Board entered Closed Session at 7:43 p.m.
ADJOURN
The Village reconvened in Open Session at 7:56 p.m.; there being no further business to
discuss the February 2, 2010 Villag~BOard ~:;tg adjourne: ~Fl p.m.
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Village Clerk
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of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mount Prospect
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