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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/1998 VB minutes I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT NOVEMBER 4, 1998 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. ROLL CALL ,- ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Trustee George Clowes Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Irvana Wilks Mayor Gerald Farley Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert (arrived late) Trustee Daniel Nocchi (arrived late) INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Farley. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of October 13, 1998. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Farley Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Farley asked that approval of the minutes of the October 20, 1998 regular meeting be delayed until more Board members arrived. BILLS APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 643,893 Refuse Disposal Fund 127,496 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 31,077 Community Development Block Grant Fund 46,534 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund - Debt Service Fund - 1998A Street Improvement Const. Fund - Capital Improvement Fund 73,509 Police & Fire Building Construction - Capital Improvement Construction Fund 1,050 Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 225 Street Improvement Construction Fund 339,603 1996A Flood Control Construction Fund Flood Control Construction Fund 131,163 Water & Sewer Fund 225,671 Parking System Revenue Fund 10,987 Risk Management Fund 22,231 ~"- Vehicle Replacement Fund 3,308 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 30,194 Computer Replacement Fund Flexcomp Trust Fund Escrow Deposit Fund 26,181 Police Pension Fund 99,072 Fire Pension Fund 105,456 Benefit Trust Funds 2.700 $1,920,410 Upon roll call: Ayes: Wilks, Lohrstorfer, Clowes, Farley Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT EMPLOYEE Douglas EIIsworth, Director of Finance, William Cooney, Community RECOGNITION Development Director, and Michael Janonis, Village Manager, with the assistance of Mayor Farley, recognized the following employees for their quinquennial anniversaries with the Village: EMPLOYEE ~J~.~J~L[~;~ Ruth Maychszak 20 Sylvia McEIderry 15 Velma Lowe 10 Ross Rowe 5 David Strahl 5 Trustees Nocchi and Hoefert arrived at this time. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the APPROVE minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1998. MINUTES Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Farley Nays: None Abstain: Clowes Motion carried. A request was presented by the new owner of Applebee's Restaurant, LIQUOR 999 N. Elmhurst Road, to continue operation under the existing Class LICENSE: "S" liquor license. The Class "S" designation provides for operation of APPLEBEE'S: a restaurant with a lounge. 999 NORTH ELMHURST Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve ROAD the continued operation of Applebee's Restaurant under the existing Class "S" liquor license. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPTS. There were no appointments. ADD Mayor Farley asked that an item not on the agenda be added to the AGENDA ITEM agenda under "New Business." Patrick Breen, Iongtime resident of the Village, expressed his praise for PAT BREEN the Mount Prospect Fire Department. ZBA 15-98, Borders Book Store, 999 N. Elmhurst Road ZBA 15-98 An Ordinance was presented to approve an amendment to the BORDERS Planned Unit Development governing Randhurst Shopping Center, to BOOK STORE: 999 permit the construction of a Borders Book Store on property formerly NORTH occupied by Hacienda Restaurant. ELMHURST Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the ROAD rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of NO. 4972 Ordinance No. 4972: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3604 RELATIVE TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT GOVERNING RANDHURST SHOPPING CENTER Page 2 - November 4, 1998 Upon mil call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. METRICOM A Resolution was presented to authorize the Village entering into an agreement with Metricom, for installation of a wireless digital data communications radio network within the Village right-of-way. David Strahl, Assistant Village Manager, and Andrea Termini, representing Metricom, addressed questions from the Board. After a lengthy discussion, it was determined that the agreement should be amended to include language stating that Metricom will post a Surety Bond in the amount of $5,000 to cover any expenses the Village might incur in the event that Metricom fails to meet all commitments set forth in the existing agreement. RES. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve NO. 48-98 Resolution No. 48-98, as amended: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND METRICOM, INC. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A Resolution was presented which would authorize the execution of CLOCK- an amendment to the existing agreement for the sale and TOWER redevelopment of The Shires of Clocktower at 10 S. Wille Street. 10 S. WILLE -- William Cooney, Director of Community Development, stated that an agreement has been reached with Norwood Construction Company for completion of the Clocktower development, which was begun by Pontare!li Developers. RES. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve NO. 49-98 Resolution No. 49-98: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE JANUARY 25, 1994 AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 10 S. W~LLE STREET (THE SHIRES OF CLOCKTOWER) Upon ro~l call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NORWOOD A Resoi~tion was presented which would authorize an agreement with CONST. Norwood Construction, Inc: providing for them to complete The Shires of Clock~ower, 10 S. Wille Street. "- RES. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval NO. 50-98 of Resolution No. 50-98: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH NORWOOD CONSTRUCTION, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT COMMONLY KNOWN AS 10 S. WILLE STREET (THE SHIRES OF CLOCKTOWER) Page 3 - November 4, 1998 Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 17-98 ZBA 17-98, 2200 S. Elmhurst Road, Country Inn and Suites COUNTRY INN A request was presented for a Conditional Use to allow construction of & SUITES: a 100-room hotel, including a Variation to permit a thirty-nine (39') foot 2200 S. building height. The Zoning Board had recommended approval of the ELMHURST request by a vote of 5-0. ROAD Mr. Moti Agarwal and Dr. Dashmi Patel, representing Avani Hospitality, -- Inc. addressed concerns from the Board, primarily focusing on the exterior materials proposed, with the Board generally expressing a preference for brick, with the material Dryvit as an accent only. The three-story hotel is to have 66 regular moms and 34 suites, with no food preparation on the premises. Dr. Patel stated that the hotel is being built as a hotel only, and that it will not be converted into apartments at any time in the future. The Petitioner was asked by the Village Board to present an updated building plan at the next meeting, November 17, showing more of the proposed materials and colors to be used. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve a Conditional Use and Variation for the construction of a hotel, Country Inn and Suites, at 2200 SOuth Elmhurst Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Nocchi Nays: None __ Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented at the November 17, 1998 meeting of the Village Board. ITEM NOT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to consider ON an item not listed on the agenda. AGENDA ' Upon mil call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, Clowes Nays: None Motion carried. PURCHASE An Ordinance was presented for first reading, which would authorize 8 WEST the Village to execute a purchase contract for the acquisition of 6 West NW HVVY Northwest Highway, at a purchase price of $177,000. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks _ Nays: None Motion carried. TruStee Hoefert, Seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve ORD. Ordinance No. 4973: NO. 4973 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF DISTRICT NO. 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS: 6 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY Page 4 - November 4, 1998 Upon roll call: '"AYes: Hoefert, Clowes, Lohrstorfer, ,. Nocchi, Wilks NAYS: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT HOLIDAY The following bid results were presented for a two-year contract for the LIGHTS installation and removal of holiday lights in 1998 and 1999: CONTRACT COST PER STRAND BIDDER 1998 1999 __. Nels J. Johnson Tree Experts, Inc. No bid Winkler Tree Service $17.00 $17.00 R.W. Hendricksen Co. 14.68 14.68 Panoramic Landscape Co. 13.40 14.00 PANORAMIC Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with LANDSCAPE the recommendation of staff to enter into a two-year contract with Panoramic Landscape Co. for the installation and removal of holiday lights in an amount not to exceed $31,678.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Nocchi Nays: Clowes Motion carried. Douglas EIIsworth, Finance Director, presented a recommendation for BOND the issuance of $1,060,000 general obligation taxable bonds to finance ISSUANCE property acquisition within the downtown Tax Increment Finance district. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the proposed bond issuance. -- Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: Clowes Motion carded. Village Manager Janonis reminded the audience that budget discussions will be continued at the November 10 Committee of the Whole meeting. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Hoefert informed the audience that a Veterans Day memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, in front of the Village Hall, and encouraged everyone to attend. Trustee Hoefert also suggested adding the pledge of allegiance to the PLEDGE OF Village Board agenda; this was met with approval from other Board ALLEGIANCE members. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the November 17 meeting. Trustee Hoefert expressed his satisfaction with the recent opening of the new Big K-Mart, on South Elmhurst Road. APPEARANCE He also suggested that the idea of having an appearance ~ COMMISSION committee/commission be discussed at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. LIBRARY TAX Trustee Wilks also stated her satisfaction with the new Big K-Mart. In LEVY addition, acknowledging the library's proposed tax levy and the impact it might have on the Village's budget, she encouraged everyone interested in the proposed tax levy for the Mount Prospect Library, to attend a November 19 informational meeting, which will be held at the library at 7:00 P.M. Page 5 - November 4, 1998 Trustee Nocchi suggested having the Library Board of Trustees at a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss their budget. There was a considerable amount of discussion regarding the possibility of creating an appearance commission. Trustee Clowes suggested the feasibility of it being an ad hoc committee of the Zoning Board of Appeals; Trustee Wilks stated that she is satisfied with the manner in which the appearance of developments is currently handled. Trustee Hoefert suggested December 1 as a date for further discussion. __ Trustee Hoefert suggested the Board investigate the possibility of the Library Board becoming an independent taxing body, separate from the Village Board. Mayor Farley indicated that there have been discussions in the past regarding this matter, and that it should be taken under advisement and possibly discussed at the next Village Board meeting. CLOSED CLOSED SESSION SESSION Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing LAND ACQUISITION as set forth in 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5). Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None CLOSED Motion carried. SESSION The Village Board reconvened into Open Session at 11:07 p.m. Present upon tell call: Trustee Clowes -- Trustee Hoefert Trustee Lohrstorfer Trustee Nocchi Trustee Wilks Mayor Farley ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Wiiks, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks, CIowes, Hoefert, Comoran Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:09 p.m. Village Clerk Page 6- November 4, 1998 I:\WIN~IIN UTES\t I-4-98.doc