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Home My WebLink About08/04/1998 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AUGUST 4, 1998 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Acting Village Clerk, Velma Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. ROLL ROLL CALL CALL Present upon roll call: Trustee George Clowes Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Daniel Nocchi Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent:: Mayor Gerald L. Farley Trustee Timothy Corcoran MAYOR MAYOR PRO TEM PRO TEM Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to nominate Trustee Hoefert to serve as Mayor Pro Tern. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Lohrstorfer. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of July 14, 1998, as amended. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Hoefert Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 21, 1998. Upon roll call: :Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Nocchi, Wilks, Lohrstorfer Abstain: Hoefert Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 748,616 Refuse Disposal Fund 149,050 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 145,426 Community Development Block Grant Fund 19,129 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund 441 Debt Service Fund - 1998A Street Improvement Const. Fund 291,460 Capital Improvement Fund 30,746 Police & Fire Building Construction Capital Improvement Construction Fund Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 1,814 Street Improvement Construction Fund 1998A Flood Control Construction Fund Flood Control Construction Fund 186,310 Water & Sewer Fu nd 85,190 Parking System Revenue Fund 819 Risk Management Fund 20,473 Vehicle Replacement Fund 3,586 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 47,338 Computer Replacement Fund Flexcomp Trust Fund 2 Escrow Deposit Fund 41,481 -- Police Pension Fund 94,320 Fire Pension Fund 103,128 Benefit Trust Funds 2.580 $1,971,909 Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Clowes, Wilks, Hoefert Nays: None Motion carded. MAYOR'S MAYOR"S REPORT REPORT A Resolution was presented to make the Village Board's position on the 847 Area Code Relief Program a matter of record. This Resolution supports the Illinois Commerce Commission in its efforts to require the telecommunications industry to fully implement conservation methods 847 to delay the exhaust of 847 area codes until there are no other options. AREA CODE Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for passage of Resolution No. 40-98: RES. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ILLINOIS COMMERCE NO. 40-98 COMMISSION TO ENFORCE NUMBER POOLING AND OTHER CONSERVATION MEASURES WITH REGARD TO THE 847 AREA -- CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Hoefert Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND An Ordinance was presented for second reading which would amend CH. 13 Chapter 13 by deleting the Class "A" liquor license currently issued to Mrs. P and Me Restaurant, and increasing the Class "S" liquor license for one Mrs. P Acquisition Corporation, 100 E. Prospect Avenue. Due to continuing negotiations, the Petitioner has asked that this request be deferred to the August 18 Village Board meeting. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to defer the Ordinance to the August 18, 1998 meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Hoefert Nays: None Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS -- None. CITIZENS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD TO BE Mr. Don Johnson, Village resident, expressed his concerns regarding HEARD parking in the immediate vicinity of Mrs. P and Me Restaurant, 100 East Prospect Avenue, and how it might be affected by the Page 2 - August 4, 1998 proposed ownership changes. Mayor Pro Tern Hoefert indicated that staff would keep him informed as to the developments of this property. An area resident of 150 Morrison Street, approached the Board with concerns relating to drainage on the property at the southeast corner of Wolf and Kensington Roads, which has been proposed for annexation by the Village. Because this item was listed on the agenda for discussion later in the meeting, it was explained by Mayor Pro Tern "-- Hoefert that it would be appropriate for him to express his concerns at that time. OLD BUSINESS None. ZBA NEW BUSINESS 13-98 ZBA 13-98, Westgate Homeowners AsSociation, 280-290 North 280-290 Westgate Road WESTGATE A request was presented for variations to reduce the required front ROAD yard setback from thirty feet (30') to seven feet (7'), and to increase the maximum amount of lot coverage to 54 percent (54%) in order to construct 39 additional parking spaces immediately, with 7 possibly later. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. William Cooney, Community Development Director for the Village, gave a brief history of this case, stating that when the property was converted from apartments to condominiums, the number of parking spaces was reduced, however, $90,000 was placed into an escrow account by the developer, to accommodate possible future expansion of the existing parking lot. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee CIowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant the request for ZBA 13-98. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Hoefert Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented on August 18, 1998 for first reading. ZBA 09-98, CareMatrix Corporation/Walgreen's, Southeast Corner of ZBA 09-98 Wolf and Kensington Roads CAREMATRIX A request was presented for rezoning from R-X (Single Family District) WALGREEN'S to R-4 (Multiple Family District) and B-3 (Community Shopping WOLF & District), to construct a senior/congregate housing facility and stand- KENSINGTON alone pharmacy. The request also includes conditional uses for a ROADS nursing home/congregate care facility (CareMatrix) and a drive-through facility (Walgreen's). The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting approval by a vote of 6-0. ...- Mr. Cooney explained that this 12 acre parcel is in unincorporated Cook County, necessitating annexation, subdividing, rezoning, and the granting of conditional use permits. Representatives of CareMatrix and Walgreen's were present and addressed various questions from the Board, many of which were related to the facade, licensing, and entrances and exits of the property. Page 3 - August4,1998 The resident of 150 Morrison Street, again stated his concerns regarding drainage of the subject property. Staff assured him that the developers would be required to follow all guidelines and criteria which are a part of the Village Code. He also questioned the rezoning of the property, considering that it is in unincorporated Cook County. It was explained by Mr. Cooney that annexation is proposed, and the Village will follow all appropriate procedures. Mr. Wendell Christine, of the Northwest Water Commission, also -- addressed the Board suggesting a raised curb at the exit from Walgreen's onto Wolf Road, which would deter motorists from turning left to head south on Wolf Road. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board to grant the requests for rezoning of the subject property from R-X to R-4 and B-3, and for Conditional Uses for a drive-through facility (Walgreen's) and a nursing home/congregate care facility (CareMatrix). Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Hoefert Nays: None Motion carried. Ordinances will be presented for first readings at the August 18 meeting of the Village Board. ZBA 10-98 ZBA 10-98, Menard's Home Improvement Center, 740 East Rand MENARD'S Road 740 E. A request was presented for an amendment to an existing Planned RAND ROAD Unit Development to construct a new 160,380 square foot facility with an enclosed storage yard and service area for a home improvement -- center. Mr. Gary Colby, representing Menard's addressed concerns from the Village Board. Mr. Rich Benson, representing Harvest Heights Homeowners Association had several questions regarding the Harvest Lane driveway configuration and fence height to the rear of the proposed building, as it relates to his subdivision. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant the petitioner's request an amendment to the existing PUD for 740 East Rand Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will presented for first reading at the August 18 meeting of the Village Board. -- MANAGER'S VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT REPORT Village Manager, Michael Janonis, presented the following bid results. Bids were received by the Public Works Department for rehabilitation WATER TANK work on the 1 million gallon water storage tank adjacent to Booster REHAB Pumping Station 5, located at 112 E. Highland Street. Page 4 -August4,1998 Eighteen bids were received, ranging from a Iow bid of $134,875 to a high bid of $294,950 (see attached). PTM Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to concur with INDUSTRIAL the recommendation of staff and accept the bid submitted by PTM Industrial Painting in an amount not to exceed $134,875. PAINTING Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Hoefert, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. 1998 The following bids were received by the Public Works Department for SIDEWALK the 1998 Community Development Sidewalk Ramp Program. Mr. RAMP Janonis explained that in compliance with the American Disability Act, PROGRAM handicap accessible sidewalk ramps must be installed at all intersections within the Village. BIDDER BID AMOUNT M & R Cement Construction $57,850.00 Globe Construction 77,380.00 Triggi Construction 89,952.50 Mr. Janonis stated that M & R Cement Construction has agreed to a Reduction in quantities and will complete a contract for a "not to exceed" amount of $57,000. M & R Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to concur CEMENT with the recommendation of staff and accept the bid submitted by CONST. M & R Cement Construction in an amount not to exceed $57,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Janonis reminded the Board and audience of the regular Coffee With Council, scheduled for Saturday, August 8. He also stated that applications for the 1999~2000 vehicle sticker contest are available in the Clerk's office. Trustee Wilks reminded the audience of the upcoming Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Sunday, August 9. Mayor Pro Tern Hoefert encouraged the audience to attend the Mount Prospect Historical Society Antique Auto Show immediately following the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Trustee Wilks asked that the Board consider establishing a policy for Board members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem when the Mayor is not in attendance at Board meetings. CLOSED CLOSED SESSION SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Hoefert stated that there was a need for a Closed Session for the purposes of Personnel and Property Acquisition as set forth in: PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) -"The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, 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 51LCS 120/2 (c) (5) - "The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings Page 5 - August 4, 1998 held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired." Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing personnel and property acquisition, as cited above. Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Clowes, Hoefert Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Hoefert reconvened the meeting at 10:34 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Pro Tem Hoefert Trustee CIowes Trustee Lohrstorfer Trustee Nocchi Trustee Wilks ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Clowes, Hoefert Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 P.M. Velma W. Lowe Acting Village Clerk Page 6 -August4,1998