HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/2011 VB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
November 15, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Arlene Juracek
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Steven Polit
Trustee Michael Zadel
Absent: Trustee John Matuszak
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Zadel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Mayor Wilks gave the Invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular
Village Board meeting held November 1, 2011.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Abstain: Juracek
FINANCIAL REPORT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE BILLS
AND APPROVE Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND
BILLS APPROVE BILLS" was noted by an asterisk, and unless there was a request to remove an
item(s), all items further listed in that manner would be considered with one (1) vote as
business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA."
MAYOR'S REPORT MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Proclamations:
SUNRISE ROTARY "Mount Prospect /Arlington Heights Sunrise Rotary Day," November 30, 2011
DAY — NOVEMBER Mr. Marcin Bos Sunrise Rotary, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and
30 Village Board for recognizing this important holiday fundraising event. He noted that in
addition to the Prospect High School Madrigal Singers, the John Hersey High School choir
will be performing.
"Teddy Bear Walk Week," November 27 — December 3, 2011.
TEDDY BEAR WALK Ms. Daphne Yarrish, Assistant Department Head of Circulation, Mount Prospect Public
WEEK, NOVEMBER Library accepted the proclamation. Ms. Yarrish thanked the Mayor and Village Board and
27- DECEMBER 3 shared highlights of the popular holiday event now in its 31st year. She extended an open
invitation to the community to participate in the December 3rd Teddy Bear Walk.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Board of
Trustees of the Village of
Mount Prospect
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APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS TO BE
HEARD
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Wilks presented the following reappointments for Village Board approval.
Special Events Commission
Linda Hoefert
Eileen Gattas
Mike /Kathy Janonis
Paul /Linda Seils
Theresa Van Opdorp
Term expires November 2015
Term expires December 2015
Term expires December 2015
Term expires December 2015
Term expires December 2015
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the reappointments as
listed above:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS — CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following business
FINANCIAL REPORT items:
AND APPROVE 1. Monthly Financial Report - October 2011
BILLS 2. Bills dated October 27 — November 9, 2011
3. A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY
RES 32 -11 MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE
4. Request Village Board approval to accept bid for traffic signal maintenance
TRAFFIC SIGNAL contract in an amount not to exceed $32,000.
MAINTENANCE VBA
41 -11 Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS
A. PZ- 17 -10, 501 Midway Drive, Niagara Educational Services, Inc.
PZ- 17 -10, 501 2 nd reading of an ordinance granting a Conditional Use to operate a Community
MIDWAY DRIVE Center and School for property located 501 Midway Drive
Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2 reading an ordinance granting a Conditional Use
permit to operate a community center and school for property located at 501 Midway Drive.
Community Development Director William Cooney provided a brief overview of the project
which has been on hold for quite sometime to allow the petitioner time to "true up" financing.
The proposed project remains the same; community center with ancillary school. However,
as proposed the financing secured for the project will not cover the cost of the entire project.
Therefore, the petitioner proposed build -out of the facility over two (2) phases. Phase I to
include construction of the first (1 st) level of the school and the majority of the cultural center.
If approved by the Village Board, completion of Phase I would be within a period of two (2)
years of receipt of zoning approval. Phase II would be be completed within five (5) years of
the completion of Phase I.
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The petitioner has the letter of financial commitment from Fifth Third Bank for Phase I; $2.7
million. Project funding also includes approximately $1.5 million in donated and fundraising
money.
ORD 5881
Mr. Cooney stated the ordinance granting the Conditional Use allows for the two (2) phases.
In response to questions from the Village Board Mr. Cooney provided the following:
• Commitment letter from Fifth Third Bank issued to Niagara; $2.7 million for Phase I.
• Project cost - total $4.1 million
• Significant work (back and forth) between petitioner and Community Development staff;
proposed phases for project are structurally sound.
• Mr. Cooney recommended five (5) year period; completion of Phase II within five (5)
years from issuance of the final certificate for Phase I.
• Conditional Use for Phase I and Phase 11; if petitioner cannot meet five (5) year
completion condition for Phase 11 will lose Conditional Use.
• Petitioner cannot use undeveloped area of Phase 11 for any purpose.
Mr. Yasir Serlik, Niagara Educational Services, Inc. provided additonal information and
responded to questions from the Village Board with respect to completion of the project.
■ Original project presented in 2003 — since that time the individuals involved with project
and resources have changed; now have the ability to move forward and complete
project. Financing has been secured; $1.5 million donations /fundraising and $2.7 million
from bank.
■ Drawings complete by January 2012.
■ Anticipate project to begin March 2012; completion March 2013.
■ School would be able to function even if Phase II was not completed.
■ Additional funding of approximately $1 million for Phase II has been committed; donors
waiting until project gets started.
■ 60% of entire project will be completed under Phase I.
■ Appreciated the Village Board's input and assisting organization to look at project more
logically.
Mr. Sedar Kartel, Niagara School Director responded to questions regarding enrollment.
Anticipate enrollment of 280 students; based on 21% increase in enrollment over last three
(3) years and location of new school enrollment should continue to increase. School
currently located in Niles. Not all students Turkish, school promotes diversity.
Village Boards Comments
• Village needs assurance project will be completed. Unfinished project more problematic.
• Recognized Niagara for raising $1.5 million for project. Petitioner appears committed to
completing project; has responded to all Village requests.
• Problem with project has always been funding; concerns remain regarding funding of
entire project.
• Organization's funds will be used first; then bank money.
• Beneficial for Petitioner to go through zoning and Village Board process.
• Funding now in place - project needs to begin in March of 2012.
Trustee Korn, stated that while he hopes the project is completed, his position to vote no has
not altered. Due to the on -going delays and ulitmate expiration of the Petitioner's original
Conditional Use permit for this project he would not support the Petitioner's request for the
Conditional use permit.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5881:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY
CENTER AND SCHOOL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 MIDWAY DRIVE
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Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Polit, Zadel
Nays: Korn
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
A. PZ- 27 -11, 1601 South Busse Road, Daveri Development Group
PZ- 27 -11, 1601 Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1 reading an ordinance granting Conditional Uses (Final
SOUTH BUSSE Planned Unit Development and Dwelling Units above First Floor) and Variation (Building
ROAD Height) for property located at 1601 South Busse Road. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 -0.
Mr. Cooney provided background information stating the Petitioner received approval for a
Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) in April of 2011 and is now seeking Final
PUD approval. The Final PUD will consist of an existing restaurant with a d drive - through
and a new mixed -use building that will provide affordable supportive housing units to
individuals with disabilities. Thirty -nine (39) one - bedroom or studio apartments will be
located on the 2 nd 3rd and 4 th floors. The ground floor will include a commercial /retail
space and ancillary uses that will support the residential dwelling units. The Petitioner is
also seeking a Variation to increase the maximum permitted building height from thirty -five
feet (35') to forty -three feet (43'). Illustrations of the site -plan including building elevations
and landscape plans were presented.
Mr. Cooney stated there was a minor change to the original project; due to funding cuts the
medical clinic in the original proposal is not guaranteed at this time. Petitioner has
requested the rules requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance be waived.
Representatives from Daveri Development and Kenneth Young Center were in attendance
to provide additional information and respond to questions regarding the housing project;
Myers Place; Ms. Jessica Berzac, Vice President, Daveri Development and Mr. Mitchell
Bruski, CEO, Kenneth Young Center shared the following:
• State funding for project is in place — funding available at closing.
• Meet with State in December; closing in February 2012.
• Anticipate twelve months (12) for construction.
• Closing will proceed without clinic; do not need a tenant to proceed with closing; could go
six (6) months after completion without occupation of commercial space.
• Other resources may become available to fund clinic.
• Most of the 1 st floor is ancillary for resident support services; small amount for commercial
use. All parking is outside.
• Facility meets a need for Mount Prospect residents.
• Facility is not staffed 24 hours; managers live in the area.
• Highly integrated system; well coordinated support system minimizes calls to 911.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2)
readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5882:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USES (FINAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AND DWELLING UNITS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR) AND
ORD 5882 VARIATION (BUILDING HEIGHT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601
SOUTH BUSSE ROAD
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Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Wilks requested that a letter of confirmation be submitted to her attention once
financing is secured.
Mayor Wilks introduced Ms. Sheila Schultz former Mayor of the Village of Wheeling who
spoke in support of the Kenneth Young project. Ms. Schultz thanked the Mayor and
Village Board for their support; Village is doing a wonderful job making sure this is a good
project and welcoming the organization to the community. This project provides a much
needed service in the community.
Mr. Bruski thanked Village staff for their support and work in moving the project forward.
MANAGER'S VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
REPORT Items A. was approved under the Consent Agenda
B. Status Report:
Village Manager Michael Janonis made the following community announcements
■ Tree Lighting Ceremony — November 26 5:00 pm
Village Hall — Keystone Plaza
■ November 29 — Fifth Tuesday (No Village Board Meeting)
OTHER BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to enter Closed Session to discuss:
PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) The appointment, employment, 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 Zadel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to meet in Closed Session to discuss
PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Upon approval of the vote to enter Closed Session at 8:25 p.m. Village Manager Janonis
called for a Point of Order. Village Manager Janonis stated before entering Closed Session
the Mayor and Village Board would record the annual Holiday message to the community;
Closed Session to immediately follow completion of the recording.
The Village Board entered Closed Session at 8:50 p.m.
ADJOURN ADJOURN
The Village reconvened in Open Session at 9:27 p.m.; there being no further business to
discuss the November 15, 2011 Village Board meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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