HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 10/19/04
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
BILLS
FINANCIAL
REPORT
MAYOR'S
REPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
October 19, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Absent:
Trustee Michael ladel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Lohrstorfer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Mayor Farley gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held October 5, 2004.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks
None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT
Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS & 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"
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Farley proclaimed the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and
reminded the audience of the importance of early detection.
Fire Chief Michael Figolah presented Police Officer Christopher Berg with a plaque for his
heroic actions on September 27 when he administered CPR to an unconscious resident.
Fire Chief Figolah, assisted by Mayor Farley, Deputy Chief John Malcolm, and Fire
Marshal Paul Vàlentine, presented the 2004 Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners from
area schools. (Complete list of winners is filed with the official minutes).
Chief Figolah presented members of the newly created Community Emergency
Response Team. The group has received training for disaster preparedness and will
assist the Fire Department in times of crisis.
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EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS
TO BE HEARD
CHANGE ORDER
OF BUSINESS
The following employees from the Police Department are celebrating quinquennial
anniversaries with the Village. Fire Chief Figolah and Mayor Farley presented plaques
and certificates to those that were present:
EMPLOYEES
Randy S. Cherwin
Donald L. Burger
Gary J. Klein
Mark F. Pope
Thomas O'Neill
Robert S. Dix
Richard K. Wells
Michael J. Figolah
Richard S. Struif
Maria Heredia
Patrick B. Clarke
Dane R. Phenegar
Paul C. Wojcik
William J. Foehring
Patrick J. Flavin
Peter B. Morris
Kevin B. Wilson
Brian R. Halverson
David L. Miller
Jeffery W. Hunt
Kevin M. Treu
Michael Ghawaly
Kenneth S. Dix
Aaron Grandgeorge
Gary Schumacher
Clifford Woodbury
YEARS OF SERVICE
30
30
30
30
25
25
25
20
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
10
10
5
5
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Mayor Farley requested the appointment of Eileen Gattas to the Special Events
Commission, to replace member Barbara Ann Jenkins, term to expire May 2007.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the appointment
of Eileen Gattas to the Mount Prospect Special Events Commission, term to expire
May 2007.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue, asked the Board to consider the installation of
signage where motorists exit the municipal parking garage and approach the Emerson
Street sidewalk. She stated that she has received complaints of motorists not reducing
their speed and endangering pedestrians.
Marge Balaz, 1106 W. Milburn Avenue, having addressed the Board at previous
meetings, again stated her disappointment with the Board over the senior line dancing
classes not being offered at the Community Center, as they were prior to the new Village
Hall being built.
Mayor Farley asked that item "XI. NEW BUSINESS. B" (an ordinance amending sprinkler
requirements) be discussed at this time to allow Fire Chief Figolah to attend another
engagement.
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AMEND CH. 23,
CONDO
CONVERSIONS
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS, FINANCIAL
REPORT
IMPROVEMENTS,
VILLAS OF
SEVRES
CONTRACTS:
WINDOW
CLEANING,
SNOW
REMOVAL,
ROAD SAL T
OLD BUSINESS
AGRMT:
NORWOOD &
VILLAGE
RES. 42-04
NEW BUSINESS
CHARITABLE
DONATIONS
The Board considered this ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Village Code by
eliminating or reducing certain requirements related to fire sprinklers and alarms in
condominium conversions. Chief Figolah made a detailed visual presentation of the
proposed amendments.
There being no questions from the Board, Mayor Farley stated the ordinance will be
presented for second reading at the November 3 Village Board meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following
business items:
1. Bills, dated October 1-13, 2004
2. Financial Report, dated January 1-September 30, 2004;
3. Request to accept public improvements for the Villas of Sevres,
1050 W. Northwest Highway;
Bid results:
A Window cleaning contract, American National Skyline, Inc, not to exceed
$8,882.00 per year, three-year contract;
Cul-de-sac snow removal contract, King Koncrete of Arlington Heights,
$44,000,2002-2007;
State Joint Purchasing Program road salt contract for 2004-2005 winter
season, $12,075.
4.
B.
C.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
A resolution was presented to allow an agreement between the Village and Norwood
Builders, which establishes guidelines for the redevelopment of the former Village Hall
property at 100 South Emerson Street.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Resolution No. 42-04:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND NORWOOD
BUILDERS FOR THE PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY
AT 100 SOUTH EMERSON STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 8 of the Village Code by establishing a
procedure for the review and acceptance, or rejection, of general charitable donations
made to the Village for specific or nonspecific reasons.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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ORD. 5464
MANAGER'S
REPORT
OTHER
BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Corcoran moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5464:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE V OF THE VILLAGE CODE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the following dates:
. October 26, Committee of the Whole meeting, beginning of 2005 budget
reviews;
. November 3, Village Board meeting moved to Wednesday due to
November 2 being Election Day;
. November 9, Committee of the Whole meeting, budget reviews.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The October 19,2004 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 8:09 pm.
Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
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