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MAYOR
GERALD L FARLEY
TRUSnES
GEORGE A. CLOWES
TIMOTHY J. CORCORAN
RICHARO N. HENDRICKS
PAUL WM. HDEFERT
MICHAae W. SKOWRON
IRVANA K. WlLKS
VILLAGE MANAGER
MICH~EL E. JANONIS
VILLAGE CLERK
CAROL A. FIELDS
Village af
100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone: 708 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
TOO: 708 / 392-6064
MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
JULY 19, 1994
The Executive Session was called to order at 8:37 p.m., in the conference room of the
Senior Citizens Center, 50 South Emerson Street, for the purpose of discussing Sale of
Property and Personnel. 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 and Planning Director William Cooney.
Sale of Property
Mr. Cooney reviewed with the Board-a proposal by Northwest Electri~cUo upgrade and
expand their business utilizing two parcels currently owned by the Village. Mr. Cooney
reviewed the pros and cons of the Northwest Electric proposal as they impacted on the
Village's overall redevelopment scheme for the WillelMain Street block. It was pointed
out that activity by Northwest Electric could define the extent of possible redevelopment
for the balance of the block and, therefore, it warranted the Board's careful consideration
as to whether it should consider sale of these properties in order to accommodate
Northwest Electric.
Mr. Cooney reviewed some alternate plans that called for the Village to swap certain
properties with Northwest Electric. The properties the Village would receive in the swap
would allow for a greater potential for future redevelopment, especially at the north end
of the block. It was also pointed out that there was an opportunity to provide for a
loading dock/service alley between the rear of Busse Avenue properties and the
Northwest Electric site that would help eliminate the current practice of deliveries taking
place on Main Street.
Mr. Cooney indicated that his staff had been in contact with an area developer to discuss
various design concepts for the eventual development of the east side of Wille Street.
Again, it was pointed out that the development on the east side of Wille should be given
significant attention since it will be highly visible from the PinelWille development. Every
effort should be made to complement the various uses.
Discussion among various Board members indicated a strong desire to see a
comprehensive development plan for the entire block. There was an overall willingness
to work with Northwest Electric with the end result being a swap and/or sale of property
to the business in exchange for an acceptable redevelopment proposal. There was also
discussion regarding the need to acquire the rear portion of the Ye Olde Town Inn
property. Mr. Cooney indicated that he and members of his staff had approached
Mr. Curtis with their preliminary concepts. Mr. Curtis was receptive and asked for more
detail. Some concern was expressed that the owners of Northwest Electric would not be
receptive to any radically new ideas for redevelopment of their site. However. most
Board members felt that staff should be given the opportunity to negotiate an improved
redevelopment scheme.
At this time. the Board expressed little interest in using the power of condemnation to
effectuate any particular redevelopment scheme.
At this time. Messrs. Cooney and Strahl were excused from the Executive Session.
Personnel
The Village Board continued its discussion regarding the review of the Village Manager
and possible salary adjustment. The Village Manager reviewed with Board members his
critique of the functioning of the Village Board as a deliberative body. The Village Board
and Mr. Janonis talked generally about performance measures and expectations for the
coming year. At 10:02 p.m.. Mr. Janonis was excus~d from the Executive Session. At
that time. the Board continued deliberations with regard to the Manager's performance
and possible salary adjustment.
There was a consensus among ~oard members that a proposal to raise the Village
Manager's salary to $85,000 per year, retroactive to May 1, 1994, be discussed at the
next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. There was further concurrence that the
Village should contribute $2.550 (3%) per year to the Manager's pension program and
maintain his automobile allowance at $4,800 per year. It was agreed these matters
should be introduced at the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees for discussion
and official action.
There was no further business discussed by Board members.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
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