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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/1994 CS minutes MAYOR GERALD L. FARLEY TRUSTEES GEORGE A. CLOWES TIMOTHY J. CORCORAN RICHARD N. HENDRICKS PAUL WM. HOEFERT MICHAELE W. SKOWRON IRVANA K. WILKS VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E JANONIS VILLAGE CLERK CAROL A. FIELDS WQE[b[b [M~[b~@~ W&V@; \ - -z,O -) 'l Village of Mount Prospect 1 00 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone: 708 / 392-6000 Fax: 708 / 392-6022 TOO: 708 / 392-6064 MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY 10, 1994 The Executive Session was called to order at 10:05 p.m., in the conference room of the Senior Citizens Center, 50 South Emerson Street, for the purpose of discussing Personnel and Property Acquisition. Present at the Executive Session were: Mayor Gerald Farley; Trustees George Clowes, Timothy Corcoran, Richard Hendricks, Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron and Irvana Wilks. Also present were: Village Manager Michael Janonis and Assistant to the Village Manager David Strahl Personnel The Village Manager updated Board members regarding the ongoing Firefighters' negotiations. There have been two meetings so far with a third meeting scheduled for May 20. Village Manager reviewed the various proposals and counter-proposals with Board members. There was brief discussion regarding the benefits of seeking a change from the 24/48 hour shift schedule currently in place. The item was considered from the standpoint of cost-savings and greater productivity. It was suggested that changes in shift configuration might fall under the management right of scheduling and should be reviewed as a separate item. The Village Manager indicated that a request had been made by the Firefighters for mediation. Mr. Janonis indicated he felt this request was premature and indicated that discussions were likely to be lengthy and perhaps difficult. Village Board directed staff to keep them apprised of the progress of negotiations. Property ACQuisition Staff indicated that previous Board direction was given to negotiate for the purchase of the property at 202 West Central Road. Mr. Strahl indicated that the Post Office had the property under contract but had not yet been able to close on the property. The status of Northwest Electric's proposed renovation was discussed especially as it related to the possible use of property currently owned by the Village. Mr. Janonis reiterated that all discussions with Northwest Electric had been couched in the terms that the Village would be willing to work with the business if the renovation plan was substantial and progressive and that they had a specific time-line for undertaking the improvements. It was also suggested that one of the conditions be that the business had secured the financing for the renovation. Potential redevelopment options for the 1-5 South Emerson parcels was briefly discussed. Mr. Strahl informed the Board that the Village had been approached by Lutheran General Medical Group who are interested in the possibility of constructing doctors' offices. Preliminary staff review indicated there was insufficient parking for such a use. Staff suggested that Lutheran General talk with First Chicago Bank to see if additional land and/or cross easements for parking were available. The Board discussed generally their thoughts on the redevelopment potential of the entire block of Emerson from Central south to Busse Avenue. There was some concern expressed that the Bank parking lot in the middle of the block severely limited any type of long-term redevelopment plan. There was some discussion regarding the two homes at the south end of the block. There was some desire to at least make inquiry of the property owners to see if there was any interest in selling the property or at least establishing an option by which the Village would have right of first refusal if the property were to be sold in the future. Staff was directed to make an initial inquiry with the property owners. There was no other business discussed. The Executive Session was adjourned at 11 :08 p.m. ~ctfull~ s. ) /0 \ ) MIG.tJ . 'JANONIS MEJ/rcc Village ~anager ~