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Home My WebLink About07/14/1998 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT JULY 14, 1998 CALL TO CALL TO ORDER ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. ROLL ROLL CALL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald L. Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee Daniel Nocchi (Arrived late) INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Farley. MAYOR'S REPORT AMEND An Ordinance was presented for first reading which would delete the CH. 13 Class "A" liquor license currently issued to Deelyn, Inc. d/b/a Mrs. P and Me Restaurant, 100 E. Prospect Avenue, and would delete the Class "S" liquor license currently issued to Salsa Restaurant, 1801 W. Algonquin Road; this Ordinance would also increase the number of ,--- Class "S" liquor licenses by one for Mrs. P Acquisition Corp. d/b/a Mrs. P and Me, 100 E. Prospect Avenue. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the July 21 meeting of the Village Board. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. OLD BUSINESS Village Engineer, Jeff Wulbecker opened the discussion of one-way ASPEN DRIVE .. traffic restrictions on Aspen Drive by giving a brief history of actions ONE-WAY and communications by residents in the area and by the Mount Prospect Safety Commission. In February, 1998, the Village received a request for parking restrictions along the west side of Aspen Drive during school drop-off and pick-up times and o~ne-way designation on Aspen Drive; Robert Frost Elementary School is on Aspen Drive. As a result of resident surveys, the Safety Commission recommended, and the Village Board concurred, in May, 1998, to enforce "No Stopping, Standing, or Parking on the west side of Aspen Drive between Maya Lane and Aztec Lane from 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. and from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. on school days" and the northbound one-way designation of Aspen ~" Drive at all times. I In June, 1998, as a result of several residents requesting reconsideration of the recently enacted traffic restrictions, Village staff took a second survey of residents' opinions. , Based on both residents' input and traffic surveys, the Village staff continues to recommend enforcement of the current parking restrictions and the one-way designation at all times based on traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and emergency vehicle access. Several residents of Aspen Drive, Aztec Lane, and Aralia Ddve addressed the Board concerning the traffic restriction. Due to the fact that the next regular Village Board meeting will be in August, and the new school year begins in August, Village Manager r~ichael Janonis recommended keeping the current restrictions through the 1998-99 school year, with an Ordinance to be presented in the near future which would lift the one-way restriction from during summer months when school is not in session. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to concur with the recommendations of staff to reaffirm its previous approval of "no stopping, standing or parking" restrictions from 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. and from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. on school days for the west side of Aspen Drive, and approval of the one-way restriction with the condition that the restriction would be lifted during the summer months. An Ordinance will be presented in the near future to remove the restrictions from a specific date in June until a specific date in August, of each year. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: Wilks, Nocchi Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for second reading which would impose NATURAL a natural gas tax upon those who purchase gas from independent GAS TAX contractors and, consequently, do not currently pay the Village's natural gas utility tax. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of ORD. Ordinance No. 4946: NO. 4946 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE XIX, OF THE VILLAGE CODE, ENTITLED 'NATURAL GAS TAX' Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading which would approve BUDGET certain amendments to the annual budget for the fiscal year January 1, AMENDMENTS 1998 through December 31, 1998. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of NO. 4947 Ordinance No. 4947: Page2- July 14,1998 AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ELECTRIC An Ordinance was presented for first reading which would convert the UTILITY TAX Village's current gross receipts-based electric utility tax rates to rates based upon kilowatt hours consumed. RATES Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance Upon roil call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of ORD. Ordinance No. 4948: NO. 4948 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVI ENTITLED 'UTILITY TAX' OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. BRIAN Mr. Janonis and members of the Board expressed their good wishes to CAPUTO Brian Caputo, Finance Director, who was attending his last Mount FAREWELL Prospect Village Board meeting. Mr. Caputo has accepted a position with the City of Aurora as Director of Finance. LAND An Ordinance was presented for first reading to provide for the PURCHASES;. purchase or condemnation of property at 3 West Central as part of the 3 WEST Downtown Redevelopment Plan. CENTRAL Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Trustee Wilks expressed her dissatisfaction with the idea of waiving the rule requiring two readings based primarily on the fact that she did not feel that residents and other interested parties had been offered ample opportunity to state their views on the Board's actions. She emphasized that this, and the following four Ordinances, could be considered controversial mat~ers, and because there had been, she felt, little discussion with residents regarding the procurement of these properties, she would not vote for passage of the Ordinances. Trustee Clowes also stated that he was very disappointed with the Village Board's action, and that he would not support a waiver of the first reading of any of the land purchase Ordinances, or the purchases thereof. He stated that because this was a special meeting, rather than a regular meeting, he was not satisfied that residents and other Page 3-July 14, 1998 concerned parties had been provided the opportunity to voice their feelings. Following a rather lengthy discussion, Mayor Fadey recognized the motion and asked for votes for waiving the first reading of the Ordinance for the purchase or condemnation of 3 West Central Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Necchi Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion passed. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Necchi, moved for the passage ORD. of Ordinance No. 4949: NO. 4949 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, 3 WEST CENTRAL ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Necchi Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading to provide for the 1 WEST purchase or condemnation of property at 1 West Central Road and 10 CENTRAL South Main Street. &10 SOUTH Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the MAIN rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Necchi Nays: Clewes, Wilks Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for ORD. passage of Ordinance No. 4950: NO. 4950 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, 1 WEST CENTRAL ROAD AND 10 SOUTH MAIN STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Necchi Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carried. 30 SOUTH An Ordinance was presented for first reading which would provide for MAIN & the purchase or condemnation of property at 30 South Main Street and 9-15 SOUTH 9-15 South Wille Street. WILLE Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Necchi Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carried. Page 4 - July 14, 1998 ORD. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of NO. 4951 Ordinance No. 4951: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, 30 SOUTH MAIN STREET AND 9-15 SOUTH WlLLE STREET "-- Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: CIowes, Wilks Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading which would provide for 20 SOUTH the purchase or condemnation of land.at 20 South Wille Street. WlLLE Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for passage NO. 4952 of Ordinance No. 4952: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, 20 SOUTH WILLE STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carried. 111-119 An Ordinance was presented for first reading to provide for the SOUTH MAIN purchase or condemnation of property at 111-119 South Main Street. (After the adjournment of this meeting, it was determined that an address revision was necessary for this property; the correct address is 117 South Main Street). Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carded. "- Trustee Nocohi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for passage ORD. of Ordinance No. 4953: ~ NO. 4953 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, 117 SOUTH MAIN STREET Page 5- July 14, 1998 Upon roil call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: Clowes, Wilks Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT MANAGER'S rv~r. Janonis reported that the first Sunday of the Village's Farmers REPORT Market, which was July 5, was a success. Mr. Janonis, Trustee Nocchi, and Trustee Hoefert complimented the Lions Club on its efforts. Trustee Hoefert also complimented the Special Events Commission on the Fourth of July parade, and the Lions Club for the success of the annual Village fair. Trustee Lohrstorfer reported that he recently attended the Major Investments Study Evaluation Alternatives meeting in Buffalo Grove in Which the issue of Metra's double-tracking within the Village was discussed. He suggested that the Board consider hosting a meeting with Wisconsin Central to discuss noise and other issues that might impact the Village. CLOSED CLOSED SESSION SESSION Mayor Farley stated that there was a need for a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Personnel, as set forth in 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1) 'q'he appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, preformance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity," and Property Acquisition, as set forth in 51LCS 120/2 (C) (5) "The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired." Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corooran, moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing personnel and property acquisition, as cited above. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corooran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The Board went into Closed Session at 10:35 P.M. Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 11:03 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Clowes Trustee Corcoran Trustee Hoefert Trustee Lohrstorfer Trustee Nocchi Trustee Wilks ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to adjourn the meeting. · Page 6 - July 14, 1998 I Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefer[, Nocchi, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:06 P.M. Velma W. Lowe Acting Village Clerk Page 7- July 14, 1998