HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 7/6/04
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
BILLS
MA YOR'S
REPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
July 6, 2004
CAll TO ORDER
Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.rn.
ROll CALL
Present:
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorler
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Trustee Michael lade!
Mayor Gerald Farley
Absent:
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mount Prospect Po!ice Department Honor Guard presented the Posting of Colors,
after which Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Trustee ladel gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held June 15, 2004.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Hoefert, Skowron, lade!
Nays: None
Abstain: Lohrstorfer, Wilks
Motion carried.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the
Village Board workshop held June 8,2004.
Upon roll call:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BillS
Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" noted by an
asterisk, as well as all items further !isted in that manner, would be considered with one
vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA"
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Farley read a resolution acknowledging the July 6, 2004 retirement and
contributions of Deputy Police Chief of Administration Ron Richardson. Deputy Chief
Richardson was employed by the Village for 29 years.
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RES. NO. 36-04
DEPUTY CHIEF
RON
RICHARDSON
DEPUTY CHIEF
MICHAEL
SEMKIU
COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS
TO BE HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS
RES. NO. 38-04
ACTUARIAL
SERVICES,
TIMOTHY W.
SHARPE
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to approve Resolution No. 36-04:
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
DEPUTY CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATION RONALD E. RiCHARDSON
Upon roll cal!: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, lade!, Farley
Nays: None
Absent: Corcoran
Motion carried.
Police Chief Richard Eddington introduced Michael Semkiu, former Commander, who
was appointed to fill the position vacated by Deputy Chief Richardson.
Village Clerk Velma Lowe administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Deputy
Police Chief of Administration Michael Semkiu.
Bob McKillop, Chairman of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, congratulated
both gentlemen and stated his satisfaction with the appointment of Deputy Chief Semkiu.
The Board received recommendations from Mayor Farley for the appointment of George
Busse to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, and the reappointment of Bruce
Gillilan to the Economic Deve!opment Commission.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the fol!owing
appointments:
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
George K. Busse, appointment
Term to expire May, 2007
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Bruce Gillilan, reappointment
Term to expire May, 2008
First appointed in September, 1994.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATiONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following
business items:
1. Bills, dated June 10-30, 2004;
2. Resolution No. 38-04: A RESOLUTION AUTHORiZING THE EXECUT!ON OF A
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AT 700-715
FRENCH WAY (VillAS OF SEVRES);
Request for Board acceptance of actuarial services proposal by Timothy W.
Sharpe ($16,OOO/four-years);
3.
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NEW VILLAGE
HALL SIGNAGE
OLD BUSINESS
KENILWORTH
AVENUE PLAT
OF VACATION
PZ 10-04
1209 W. LINCOLN
AVE
ORD. NO. 5442
VIKEN PLAT OF
RESUBDIVISION
4.
Ratify expenditures related to internal signage at new Village Hall:
A. Room and workstation labeling by 2/90 Sign Systems ($16,732.15)
8. Office sidelight privacy decals and departmental logos by
Accessories Plus, Inc. ($10,170).
Upon roll cail:
Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, lade!
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for second reading, which, if approved, would allow the
Village to vacate the unimproved Kenilworth Avenue right-of-way, by transferring
ownership to developer Paul Vi ken for $285,000.
The following individuals addressed the Board, stating their reasons for opposing or
favoring the right-of-way vacation:
Donna Ronge
Jim Sherwood
Wesley Pinchot
John Heidkamp
Ann Hull
Paul Viken, Petitioner
Char!es Wetterling
400 S. Wa-Pella Avenue
1205 W. Lincoln Street
747 W. Whitegate Court
400 S. We-Go Trail
1002 W. Pendleton Place
502 W. Fairview, Arlington Heights
1007 W. Lincoln Street
Trustees ladel, Hoefert, and Skowron spoke to the residents, indicating that the
petitioner was not making requests for variances or anything not currently allowed by
Code, and that while they understood concerns relative to a possibly "changing"
neighborhood, they each felt that Mr. Viken wou!d make every effort to maintain the
character and appearance of the area. They further emphasized the importance of using
this opportunity to enhance the Village's budget by selling the property.
Mr. Viken stated his willingness to accept a forty-foot (40') front yard setback as a
condition of the ordinance, rather than the current thirty-foot (30') setback.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to amend the ordinance to
include a condition that the property would be developed with a forty~foot (40') front yard
setback.
Upon roil caB:
Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, lade!
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Ordinance 5442, as
amended:
AN ORDiNANCE VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY (PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY)
OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call:
Ayes: Hoefert, lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, lade!
Nays: None
Motion carried.
in conjunction with the above ordinance, the Board received a reso!ution to approve a
Plat of Subdivision for the creation of two lots of record. The Planning and Zoning
Commission's vote for recommendation failed by a vote of 0-6.
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RES. NO. 37-04
NEW BUSINESS
AMEND CH. 18
ORD. NO. 5443
AMEND. CH. 7
& CH. 14
VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
MAY, 2004
FLOOD
EXPENSES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Resolution No. 37 ~O4:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1209 WEST LINCOLN STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code by
requiring right turns only for eastbound Evergreen Avenue traffic at Main Street.
The Safety Commission has recommended the amendment by a vote of 9~O.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll cali: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, lade!
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5443:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapters 7 (Sign
Regulations) and 14 (Zoning) of the Village Code. The amendments related to flags and
fjagpoles, attached garages, driveway widths, and pavement separation.
Director of Community Development Bill Cooney gave a visual presentation and
explained each of the proposed amendments.
Prior to the July 20, 2004 Village Board meeting, the ordinance will be revised, with each
topic being drafted into separate ordinance form, resulting in multiple ordinances being
presented for second readings on July 20.
VilLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey presented a request for Board approval of
expenditures incurred with the May, 2004 Des Plaines River flood. He explained each of
the amounts (memo attached), stating that with the emergency expenses exceeding
$10,000, the ViHage Manager authorized them, which resulted in ratification by the
ViJiage Board.
Resident and Finance Commission Chairman John Korn questioned the expense and
disposa! of sandbags that were used during the recent flood. Village Manager Michael
Janonjs stated various governmental agencies, as well as some horse farms in
Hampshire, Illinois, were given some of the bags, but due to sanitation and contamination
issues, etc;, not all of the bags were salvageable.
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STATUS
REPORT
ANY OTHER
BUSiNESS
CLOSED
SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee lade!, moved to ratify expenditures of $91,185.56
related to the May, 2004 flood which affected Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights.
Upon roll call:
Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, lade!
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee lade!, moved to authorize a flood-expense
sharing arrangement between the Village and the City of Prospect Heights, with the
Village being responsible for 2/3 ($91,185.56) of the expenses and Prospect Heights
paying 1/3 ($44,912.44).
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, lade!
Nays: None
Motion carried.
As a status report, Mr. Janonis noted the scheduled July 10 Coffee with Council, the
July 24 downtown block party, and the fact that Village Hall will be closed for moving on
July 29-30, and will reopen at 50 S. Emerson on Monday, August 2.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Skowron congratulated Village employees for their efforts with the 4th of
July parade. She also asked when the municipal parking garage would be open
to the public; Mr. Janonis stated that August 2 is the first day for public parking.
Trustee Hoefert stated the Board should consider the creation of an emergency
fund, considering the frequency of floods, and damage caused by windstorms
and snow.
CLOSED SESSiON
Mayor Farley stated the Board wou!d hold a Closed Session to discuss the
following:
PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) - The appointment, emp!oyment, 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.
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to recess and reconvene in Closed
Session.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Closed Session ended at 10:10 p.m., with no further business being discussed in
Open Session.
ADJOURNMENT
The July 6,2004 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m.
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