HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2001 VB minutesCALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
November 20, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Gerald Farley
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert (ardved late)
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Trustee Michael Zadel
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
PLEDGE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Corcoran led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
Rev. William Tucker, St. Paul Lutheran Chumh, gave the invocation.
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held November 6, 2001.
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Absent: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer
BILLS
MAYOR'S
REPORT:
TEDDY BEAR
WALK WEEK,
DEC. 1-8, 2001
REV. WILLIAM
TUCKER
FAREWELL
RES. NO. 57-01
APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was noted by
an asterisk, and that all items further listed in that manner would be considered with
one vote under as "IX. CONSENT AGENDA."
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Farley presented Laura Luted, representing the Mount Prospect Public Library,
with a proclamation acknowledging "Teddy Bear Walk Week," December 1-8, 2001.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Resolution
No. 57-01:
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO REVEREND WILLIAM TUCKER FOR
SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Farley, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Mayor Fadey presented Resolution No. 57-01 to Rev. William Tucker, Pastor of St. Paul
Lutheran Church, who has served as Chaplain for the Mount Prospect Police and Fire
Departments for 13 years. Rev. Tucker and his family, who accompanied him, are
relocating to San Antonio, Texas to continue their ministry.
LIQUOR
LICENSE:
SAKURA
RESTAURANT,
105 S. MAIN ST.
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS TO BE
HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS
RES. NO. 58-01
VOMP & FOREST
RIVER FIRE
PROTECTION
DISTRICT
AGRMT.
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPT.
EMERGENCY&
NON-
EMERGENCY
INTERGOVT.
AGREEMENTS
RES. NO. 59-0'1
A request was presented by the new owners of Sakure Restaurant, 105 S. Main Street,
to continue operating under the existing liquor license.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the continued operation
of Sakura Restaurant under new ownership, and under the existing Class "R" liquor
license.
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
APPOINTMENTS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Charlie Lavine, 568 Ida Court, appealed to the Village Board for solutions to parking
problems in his neighborhood during snowfalls. Village Manager Michael Janonis stated
that although staff is aware of the problem, and continues to address it, no solution has
been found yet.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Corcoren, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following business
items:
Bills, dated November 15, 2001
Res. No. 58-01: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE
FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
The following two resolutions were presented 'which would allow the Mount Prospect
Department of Public Works to enter into agreements with the Northeastern Illinois
Mutual Aid Network (NEIMAN). NEIMAN is a network of municipal groups, and the
agreements allow each municipality to assist the others in the event of emergency and
non-emergency disaster.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Resolution
No. 59-01:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETVVEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS MUTUAL AiD NETVVORK FOR
NON-EMERGENCY MUTUAL AID
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
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ES. NO. 60-01
2001 BUDGET
AMENDMENTS
VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
AUTOBARN,
333 W. RAND RD.
IMPROVEMENTS
OTHER
BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Resolution No. 60-01:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS MUTUAL AID NETWORK FOR EMERGENCY
MUTUAL AID
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend the 2001 budget by
decreasing the revenue projections by $6,419,460 and decreasing the budget for
expenditures by $3,076,165.
This ordinance will be presented for second reading at the December 3, 2001 Village
Board meeting.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
William Cooney, Director of Community Development, presented a request for the
Board's approval to reimburse the Autobarn car dealership, 333 W. Rand Road, $32,267
for the Village's portion of the cost for installation of landscape improvements along that
Rand Road right-of-way. He explained that Autobarn's owners are investing almost $2
million to upgrade the facility, and the improvements are consistent with the Village's
corridor improvement program, as was the case with St. Raymond Catholic Church in
recent years, when the Village supplemented funds for their landscaping/right-of-way
improvements.
Trustee Corcoren, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the reimbursement of
$32,267 to Autobarn car dealership, for landscape improvements in the right-of-way
along 333 W. Rand Road.
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the following important dates: · November 27, final budget hearing at the Committee of the Whole meeting
· November 30, Historical Society Housewalk
· December 1, annual Christmas parade in downtown Mount Prospect
· December 3-10, annual Christmas decorating (house) contest
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Farley extended congratulations to the Prospect High School football team, as
they currently hold a 13-0 record. They will compete against Edwardsville in Champaign
on Saturday, November 24 for the Class 7A championship.
Trustee Wilks noted the recent passing of Prospect Heights Alderman Nick Teramani,
and extended sympathy to his family and the city.
Trustee Hoefert and Mr. Janonis noted that the temporary traffic signals in the downtown
construction areas would be removed, as the permanent lights would be turned on at
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21.
ADJOURNMENT m.~~,
By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.
Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
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