HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/2010 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
August 3, 2010
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks
Trustee Arlene Juracek
Trustee John Korn
Trustee John Matuszak
Trustee Steven Polit
Trustee Michael Zadel
Absent: Trustee Paul Hoefert
PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Korn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION INVOCATION
Trustee Zadel gave the Invocation.
MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Juracek, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the minutes of the regular
Village Board meeting held July 20, 2010.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS 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'S REPORT MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Wilks presented a proclamation for LIVE UNITED Week, which is the week of
PROCLAMATION September 20, 2010, to Jim Tansor, Vice President of Northwest Suburban United Way.
LIVE UNITED WEEK
AMEND CHAPTER An ordinance was presented for second reading to delete the Class "F -3" liquor license
13 (ALCOHOLIC (Restaurant with lounge license) issued to JNK Restaurants INC. d /b /a Michael's Steaks &
LIQUORS) OF THE Seafood, 113 South Emerson Street.
VILLAGE CODE
Trustee Juracek, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5804:
ORD. 5804
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
AMEND CHAPTER
13 (ALCOHOLIC An ordinance was presented for first reading which would increase the number of Class "S -3"
LIQUORS) OF THE (Tavern license) liquor licenses by one, for Jesus Rosales Family Corporations d /b /a Lety's
VILLAGE CODE Sports Bar & Grill, 1827 W. Algonquin Road.
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Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of
an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. 5805
Trustee Juracek, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5805:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS TO BE Mayor Wilks had no board or commission appointment recommendations.
HEARD
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Mr. Louis Goodman, 310 N. School asked the Board about the status of the sidewalk at 216
N. Elm Street. Assistant Village Manager, David Strahl, noted staff had gone out to inspect
the situation and there were minor improvements. He would ask staff to return to the site for
CONSENT AGENDA a follow up and to address any remaining issues.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Matuszak, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the following business
items:
1. Bills, dated July 15 - July 28, 2010;
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
P &Z 09 -10 An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant a Conditional Use permit for a
550 BUSINESS gymnastics school located at 550 Business Center Drive. Deputy Director of Community
CENTER DRIVE Development Brian Simmons explained that the gymnastic school has been operating for
THE GYMNASTICS several years, on what started out to be a temporary basis, through an agreement with the
SHOP River Trails Park District. Once the arrangement became permanent the petitioner started
the process to ensure the business had met the necessary requirements to operate at this
location.
The Board asked questions regarding business license status; if proper insurance had been
obtained and if there needed to be a change to the property's tax status.
The petitioner, Julian Basler, was present and addressed the Board's concerns. Mr. Basler
noted that he does have the necessary insurance and license to operate.
Assistant Village Manager David Strahl noted that the property's tax status needed to be
handled through the Park District.
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Trustee Polit, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings
of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5806:
ORD 5806
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,
THE GYMNASTICS SHOP
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
TEXT Community Development Deputy Director Brian Simmons, presented the next ordinance that
AMENDMENTS was a text amendment for Chapters 8, 10, and 23. The changes to the Chapters were
CHAPTERS 8, 10 housekeeping in nature. Highlighted changes were: clarification of notices on rental
AND 23 dwellings; clarify time limit for appeals of a license denial; and clarification on collecting
outstanding judgments.
Trustee Polit, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings
of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Juracek, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5807:
ORD 5807
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 8, 10 AND 23 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
REGARDING HEARINGS, NOTICES AND PENALTIES RELATED TO
LICENSES, LANDLORD — TENANT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The next ordinance presented for a first reading repeals Articles V and VI of Chapter 19. The
TEXT AMENDMENT changes would repeal public swimming pool and spa requirements to eliminate duplication of
CHAPTER 19 services with the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Matuszak, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: Juracek
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of the ordinance.
Trustee Juracek was concerned that the pools in Mount Prospect were not compliant with the
federal drain protection standards. A recent newspaper article stated that only DuPage
County is inspecting pools for this drain protection standard. Community Development
Deputy Director Brian Simmons, stated that Mount Prospect public pools are currently
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compliant with the federal standard. Mr. Simmons also noted that there is a redundancy of
services with the State, County and the Village making similar inspections to the pools.
Other questions dealt with what governmental entity would handle the inspections and the
records of the inspections; how often and when the inspections would be conducted; and if—
there was a fee charged.
It was suggested that staff research the questions raised by the Board and revisit the
ordinance at the August 17, 2010 Village Board meeting
The motion and second to adopt the ordinance were withdrawn. The motion and second to
waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance were also withdrawn.
The ordinance repealing Articles V and VI of Chapter 19 in regard to public spas and
swimming pools would be discussed at the Village Board meeting on August 17, 2010.
Community Development Deputy Director, Brian Simmons, presented the next ordinance
that was a text amendment for Chapter 8. This change would extend the time limit to file
TEXT AMENDMENT liens for demolition from 60 days to 180 days which is the maximum permitted by State law.
CHAPTER 8 Extending the time to file the lien allowed the Village more leeway in filing and recouping the
costs incurred for demolition.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Matuszak, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Matuszak, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5808:
ORD 5808
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS LIEN FOR DEMOLITION
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance amending Chapter 21 and Appendix A division I of the Village Code was
presented. This ordinance would establish regulations for demolition of structures and site
restoration activities. These modifications to the code include: requiring properties to be
TEXT AMENDMENT restored to natural condition after demolition if a building permit is not obtained to continue
CHAPTER 21 & development; requiring a security deposit to the Village equal to the value of all work
APPENDIX A associated with demolition; and requiring sediment and erosion control plans for commercial
demolitions.
There was discussion about how accessory structures would be handled; the process for
asbestos removal and thoughts on clarification of wording in the ordinance.
The ordinance amending Chapter 21 would be held for further discussion at the Village
Board meeting on August 17, 2010.
Fire Chief Mike Figolah explained that in November of 2009 the Village Board had authorized
the purchase of two new ambulances from Foster Coach Sales to replace ambulances 520
AMBULANCE 523 and 523. At this time the Fire Department is requesting the Board's approval to declare
SURPLUS ambulance 523 as surplus so it can be sold. Chief Figolah noted that Care On EMS of Van
Buren, Arkansas has agreed to purchase ambulance 523 for $29,500.
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Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of
an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5809:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN
ORD 5809 PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
MANAGER'S VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
REPORT Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, noted the following dates:
August 3: National Night Out, Woodland Trails Park - 1500 E Euclid Ave
August 10: Joint Workshop with Village Board and Finance Commission
OTHER BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks noted that the Historical Society held a Stadtmitte History Crawl on July 30 that
was quite successful. She informed the audience that Stadtmitte roughly translates to
'downtown'.
Trustee Korn recently visited the Randhurst Village work site and commented on the
progress at the site. He encouraged everyone to check out the site. It was noted that the
Sports Authority would be opening their new location at Randhurst Village in August.
Trustee Polit invited everyone to attend the Youth Commission meeting being held on August
4 at 7 p.m. at the Police and Fire Building.
ADJOURN ADJOURN
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to adjourn the August 3, 2010 Village
Board meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m
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