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Home My WebLink About09/07/2004 VB minutes ~ CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATION OF COLORS PLEDGE INVOCATION r"\ MINUTES BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT CLAUDE BJORK RETIRES PROCLAMATION r'\ RETRO BISTRO, 1746 W. GOLF RD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MA VOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT September 7,2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.rn. ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Michael Zadel Mayor Gerald Farley Absent: Trustee Wilks PRESENTATION OF COLORS The Mount Prospect Police Department Honor Guard conducted the Posting of Colors, after which Mayor Farley led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 17, 2004. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS," noted by an asterisk, and all other items listed in that manner, would be considered with one vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA" MA VOR'S REPORT Claude Bjork was presented with a plaque acknowledging his recent retirement from the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Mayor Farley read a proclamation recognizing the Month of September as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." Board members considered a request from the new owners of Retro Bistro Restaurant, 1746 W. Golf Road, to continue operating under the existing Class "S" (restaurant with lounge) liquor license. APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BILLS BRIDGE REPAIR CHANGE ORDER OLD BUSINESS PZ-29-04 100 S. EMERSON ORD. 5453 NEW BUSINESS PZ-36-02 531 S. DOUGLAS Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the above request. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None .~ Motion carried. Mayor Farley had no recommendations for board/commission appointments. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Nick Honcharuk, Condo Association President at 11 S. Wille Street, Village Centre, addressed the Board with concerns relative to a lack of adequate parking accommodations. He indicated a willingness to continue working with Village staff to resolve those issues. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following business items: 1. 2. Bills, dated August 12-31,2004 Final balancing Change Order for See-Gwun Avenue Bridge rehabilitation contract. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. /.--.." OLD BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for second to grant a Conditional Use permit to allow for a new five-story residential/retail development, The Pinnacle at Village Centre, at 1 00 S. Emerson Street, the site of the former Village Hall. At the August 17, 2004 Board meeting, there were several items noted, including inadequate underground parking for residents at both The Lofts and The Residences, and overnight guest parking. Staff and Norwood representatives were directed to work with the residents to resolve these issues, and it was reported at this meeting that several successful meetings had been held. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5453: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading to rezone property at 531 S. Douglas Avenue from R-X (Single Family Residence-large lots) to R-1 (Single Family Residence- standard lots). The petitioner plans to subdivide the large lot into three lots. ~ 2 ~ AMEND CH. 18, PARKING AMEND CH. 23, SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES ORD.5454 ORD. 5455 NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ~ Accompanying the rezoning ordinance was a plat of resubdivision for the same property at 531 S. Douglas Avenue to allow the owner to divide the property after the ordinance is approved. The ordinance will be presented for second reading, and the resolution for consideration, at the September 21st Village Board meeting. The Board received two ordinances establishing parking and trespassing restrictions for the new Municipal Parking Garage at Village Hall. The ordinance amending Chapter 18 includes hours for permitted parking, and the ordinance amending Chapter 23 addresses the use of motor vehicles, and restricts bicycles, skateboards and the like, within the Municipal Garage. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5454: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5455: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. A resolution was presented stating the Village's intent to work towards meeting requirements for eligibility to receive homeland security grants in the event of a national emergency. The Department of Homeland Security has developed a National Incident Management System (NIMS) to serve as the nation's policy for how federal, state, and local governments interact in the event of a national emergency. 3 RES. 39-04 VEHICLE AUCTION ORD. 5456 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT ANY OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Resolution No. 39-04: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ~ Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance was presented to allow the Village, as a member of the Northwest Municipal Conference, to host the annual public auction of surplus vehicles at the Public Works facility, 1700 W. Central Road, on October 9, 2004. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5456: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None ~ Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the following dates: September 11: 8:30 a.m., 911 Memorial Ceremony, Police & Fire Headquarters 9:00 a.m., Coffee with Council September 18: Family bike ride, Melas Park October 2: Village Hall Open House, 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. ANY OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Farley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. ~.J. ~ Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk ,~" 1:\WIN\MINUTES\Sept 7,2DO4.doc 4