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Home My WebLink About09/21/2004 VB minutes I!""\ CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE I NVOCA TION ~ MINUTES BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT MA YOR'S REPORT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT September 21, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Mayor Gerald Farley Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran (late arrival) Trustee Lohrstorfer Trustee Zadel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee Wilks gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the September 7,2004 minutes was delayed, to await the arrival of Trustee Corcoran. APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT," 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 YOR'S REPORT Police Chief Richard Eddington presented the Village Board with the 2003 Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge Award, which the Department recently received for exceptional performance and diligence in the area of traffic safety. He acknowledged Sgt. Tim Janowick and Deputy Chief John Dahlberg, also in attendance, for their efforts in winning this prestigious award. Mayor Farley presented a proclamation to Jim Uszler, Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, recognizing Chamber of Commerce Week, September 19-25. Trustee Corcoran arrived at this time. Mayor Farley read a proclamation acknowledging the months of September-November, 2004 as "A Season of Citizen Participation," encouraging citizens to take an active role in the political process. . APPROVE MINUTES EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BILLS & FI NANCIAL REPORT PURCHASING & TRAVEL POLICIES POLICE CONTRACT GARBAGE CONTRACT STREETSCAPE CHANGE ORDER GEMS UPGRADE With Trustee Corcoran having arrived, Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 7,2004. ,~ Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Farley Nays: None Abstain: Wilks Motion carried. Director of Public Works Glen Andler, and Mayor Farley, recognized the following employees for their years of service to the Village: EMPLOYEES James S. Roray John E. Pohlman Walter A. Schultz Michael J. Neururer Jose' Castro Barry P. Eisen David J. Ristow Roman Ziemian George Eldredge YEARS OF SERVICE 35 30 25 25 25 25 20 15 10 Mayor Farley had no recommendations for board/commission appointments. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Philemena Burke and Marion Moore stated their dissatisfaction with the Village Board and staff for not allowing the continuation of line-dancing classes at the new Village Hall Community Center, stating that they have now enrolled in dance classes in Arlington Heights. /~ Village Manager Michael Janonis reported the measures that he had taken to accommodate the group's requests, including subsidizing dancers' costs for lessons at the park district for a set period, indicating that none were acceptable to the group. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Bills, dated September 1-15, 2004 2. Financial Report, dated January 1-August 31,2004 3. Revised purchasing and travel policies 4. Acceptance of arbitrator's award for Police contract, 2003-2007 5. Contract with Public Works Union SEIU, Local 73 6. Renewal of existing garbage contract for January 1-December 31, 2005 7. Change Order to increase Streetscape Program funding for sidewalk and landscaping ($72,174.44) Purchase of Government e-Management Solutions (GEMS) upgrade ($26,258.00). 8. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. .~ 2 OLD BUSINESS PZ-36-02 531 S. DOUGLAS ORD. 5456 RES. 40-04 {', NEW BUSINESS AMEND CH. 17, VEHICLE STICKERS ORD. 5457 r"ì AMEND CH. 20, DANGEROUS ANIMALS OLD BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for second 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. Accompanying the rezoning ordinance was a resolution to approve 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. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5456: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution No. 40-04: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 531 SOUTH DOUGLAS AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS The Board considered an ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the Village Code by eliminating the requirement for active military personnel to purchase vehicle stickers while stationed outside of the State of Illinois. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5457: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 (VEHICLE LICENSES) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 20 of the Village Code by establishing stricter regulations for dangerous animals. Nick Summers, 212 S. Albert Street, stated his support for the proposed ordinance, and Joyce Dittrich, 508 Garwood Drive, approached the Board to express her concern for neglected cats and issued a plea for residents to take care of their pets. 3 ORD. 5458 AMEND CH. 5, SISTER CITIES ORD. 5459 CDBG POLICIES, 2005-2009 RES. 41-04 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. .'~' Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5458: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 (ANIMALS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance was considered which would grant the Sister Cities Commission permission to solicit donations in the form of money and gifts in support of functions and events sponsored by the Commission. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None ~ Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5459: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A resolution was presented to adopt official policies for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; the resolution also sets forth guidelines for the expenditure of funds for 2005-2009. Trustee Hoefert left the meeting room during this discussion. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution No. 41-04: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2005-2009 CONSOLIDATED PLAN INCLUDING THE 2005 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Farley, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None ~ Motion carried. 4 r"'\ SAFETY COMMISSION: TWO-WAY HIGHLAND AVENUE GREGORY STREET PARKING ~ ORD. 5460 AMEND APPENDIX, MUNICIPAL GAS USE TAX r'\ The Board received two recommendations from the Safety Commission: Safety Commission recommendations: 1. An ordinance to remove the one-way eastbound designation along Highland Street between Elm Street and Rand Road, and to prohibit motorists from crossing Rand Road from westbound Highland Avenue to westbound Highland Street; 2. An ordinance restricting parking from 10:00 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m. and 1 :00 pm-2:00 p.m. on school days on the south side of Gregory Street from Dale Avenue to Evanston Avenue. Trustee Hoefert returned. Residents Martin Krumske, 801 Highland Avenue, and Steve Polit 601 Wilshire Drive, expressed opposition to the ordinance affecting Highland Street/Rand Road stating safety concerns and the likelihood of extreme cut-through traffic within the neighborhood. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the widening and changes in traffic direction on Highland Avenue. Trustee Hoefert stated that Park Ridge has installed speed humps, and suggested the Board and staff consider taking that measure on Village streets in problem areas. This ordinance will be presented for second reading at the October 5 Village Board meeting. The second ordinance presented, regarding parking on Gregory, was recommended for waiver of the second reading by Trustee Hoefert, and seconded by Trustee Corcoran. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5460: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance was presented for first reading which would amend Section 8.1903 of Appendix A-Division II of the Village Code, by deleting language which defines the Municipal Use Gas Tax rate change date, that of October 1, 2004. Passage of the ordinance will maintain the Municipal Gas Use Taxat its current level until further notice. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. 5 ORD. 5461 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION RECONVENE ADJOURNMENT Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5461: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-DIVISION II (FEES, RATES AND TAXES) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE /-', Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the following dates: October 2: Village Hall Dedication and Open House, 10:00 am - 1 :00 pm October 16: Welcome New Residents, 9:00 - 10:30 am ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. CLOSED SESSION. At 8:44 pm, Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to meet in Glosed Session to discuss the following: LAND ACQUISITION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. ~ RECONVENE The Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:00 pm, with no further business being discussed. ADJOURNMENT The September 21,2004 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 10:01 pm. ~;~ Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk HICLKOIfileslWINIAGENDAISept 21 ,2004.doc ~ 6