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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1995 CS minutes MA10R 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. FIELOS Village af Mount Prospect Mount Prospect. Illinois 60056 Phone: 708 / 392-6000 Fax: 708 / 392-6022 TOO: 708 / 392-6064 MINUTES CLOSED SESSION JULY 18, 1995 The Closed Session was called to order at 9:37 p.m., in the conference room of the Senior Citizens' Center, 50 South Emerson Street, for the purpose of discussing Property Acquisition and Personnel. Present at the Closed Session were: Mayor Gerald Farley; Trustees George Clowes, Richard Hendricks, Michaele Skowron and Irvana Wilks. Absent from the Closed Session were Trustees Timothy Corcoran and Paul Hoefert. Also present were: Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Community Development Director William Cooney. Property Acquisition Community Development Director Bill Cooney reviewed with Board members his recent discussions with Tod Curtis the owner of Ye Olde Town Inn. Mr. Curtis indicated that he was not interested in selling only a portion of his building, but was willing to sell his entire building. Mr. Curtis indicated if the Board expressed interest, he would commission his own appraisal of the building. Mr. Cooney also indicated that there had not been much progress with regard to negotiating a Developer Agreement with Northwest Electric. It was noted that Northwest's plans could impact on the need to acquire at least a back portion of Mr. Curtis' property. Mr. Cooney indicated that he has received contacts from area developers regarding an interest in'developing retail in downtown Mount Prospect. The southeast portion of the triangle would be a good spot for retail. This included the properties along Busse Avenue and the point of the triangle. After some discussion, Village Board members directed staff to express a willingness on the part of the Village to purchase Mr. Curtis' entire property. Staff was also directed to strategize on what redevelopment opportunities existed in the areas adjacent to Northwest Electric. . t- '. Personnel Mayor Farley indicated that since the full Board was not present, continued review of the Village Manager's performance would be deferred until the August 1 Board meeting. Village Manager Michael Janonis apprised the Board that a pre-trial Arbitration Hearing was scheduled for July 27 to begin the arbitration process between the Village and the Police Union. Mr. Janonis felt that the two sides were close to an agreement and was hopeful that a negotiated settlement could be reached prior to the commencement of arbitration. Mr. Janonis indicated that wages, changes to the prescription card, the addition of another wage step were the final sticking points. Mr. Janonis indicated that he thought a settlement in the area of 3-1/4% was possible. He also would look for some movement on the drug card and would insist upon modification to the step schedule in order to even out the impact of salaries on future budgets. Village Board discussed the proposed strategy and indicated that modification to the step plan was apriority. Staff was directed to proceed with negotiations. There was no further discussion and the Closed Session adjourned at 10:33 p.m. M EJ/rcc