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Home My WebLink About05/21/2002 VB minutes ALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MINUTES oF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT May 21, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Gerald Fadey Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer (arrived late) Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Wilks led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Mayor Fadey gave the invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting held May 2, 2002. Upon roll call: Motion carded. Ayes: Farley, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Skowron Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 7, 2002, as amended. Upon roll call: Ayes: Fadey, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Abstain: Zadel Motion carded. BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT Mayor Fadey stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT" noted by an asterisk, as well as all items further listed in that manner, would be considered with one vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT: MAYOR'S REPORT Mount Prospect Fire Marshal Paul Valentine, as President of the Mount Prospect Kiwanis LOWELL J. FELL Club, presented the following students with $500 Lowell Fell Scholarships, on behalf of SCHOLARSHIP the Kiwanis Club of Mount Prospect: WINNERS Kdstina Made Anderson, Prospect High School Patrick MacDonald Qulnlan, Prospect High School Christy Ann Werderitch, Illinois State University UNITY APPRECIATION MONTH AMEND CH. 13, BOMPS, 1740 E. KENSINGTON ROAD ORD. NO. 5252 BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Lauren Bachtell, Prospect High School, was not present, but was recognized as a scholarship recipient. The Lowell J. Fell Scholarship was established to honor Mr. Fell, who was a Mount Prospect Firefighter at the time of his death in 1974. Mayor Farley and Trustee Wilks assisted Mr. Valentine with the presentations. Mayor Farley read a proclamation recognizing the month of June as "Unity Appreciation Month.' He invited the public to attend the second annual Unity Dinner June 6 in Arlington Heights. An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code, by decreasing the number of Class ~N" liquor licenses by one, that of BOMPS, at 1740 E. Kensington Road. The restaurant is no longer selling liquor, and is operating as a restaurant only. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule raquidng two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wiiks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5252: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OT THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Mayor Fadey had no board or commission recommendations to present. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA: BILLS, FINANCE REPORT ORD. NO. 5253, AMEND DEV. CODE& OTHERS BID RESULTS: EARTHTECH & REIDESIGNE PREFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, LTD. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. and Mrs. James Zentefis, 1903 E. Euclid Avenue, suggested that the Village Board, in future discussions of shed restrictions and requirements, consider basing the size shed that a property owner is allowed to own, on the lot size. They conceded that typically an individual with a large lot would need more storage space for lawn and garden equipment, as well as the possibility that the homeowner might not have enough storage space within the home, if it does not have a basement. Mayor Farley stated that their suggestions would be taken under advisement. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the following business items: Bills, dated May 15, 2002; Financial Report, dated January 1-April 30, 2002; Ordinance No. 5253: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Bid results: A. Weller Creek Landscape Restoration Project (ReiDesigne Landscape Contractors, Inc., and Earthtech, not to exceed $250,000). B. Pavement striping contract (Preform Traffic Control Systems, Ltd., not to exceed $38,500). 2 pon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorrer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None PZ 09-02 1060 W. NORTHVVEST HIGHWAY (DEFERRED) OLD BUSINESS Two ordinances, as part of Case No. PZ 09-02, were presented for second readings. Both cases, relative to the construction of a 7-unit townhome development, had previously been considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the request for rezoning receiving a positive recommendation. The request for a Conditional Use permit received a negative recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, thus requiring a super-majority vote by the Village Board for approval. As there were only five members of the Board in attendance, Director of Community Development Bill Cooney, requested deferral of both ordinances until the June 4, 2002 Village Board meeting. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to defer the following ordinance to the June 4, 2002 Village Board meeting: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP WITH RESPECT TO THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM S-I (GENERAL- COMMERCIAL) TOR-2 (RESIDENTiAl_) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1060 W. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to defer the following ordinance to the June 4, 2002 Village Board meeting: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1060 W. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY PZ 11-02 306 N. OWEN ST. (DEFERRED) Upon tell call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None An ordinance was presented for second reading, which would grant variations to allow the construction of an oversized garage encroaching into a side yard, at 306 N. Owen Street. Mr. cooney Stated the petitioner had requested deferral of ~hi§ case, to the June 4, 2002 Village Board meeting. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to defer the following ordinance to the June 4, 2002 Village Board meeting: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 306 NORTH owEN STREET AMENDED AGRMT. BTWN. VOMP & LIBRARY Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None NEW BUSINESS A resolution was presented authorizing the Village of Mount Prospect to enter into an amended agreement with the Mount Prospect Library, for the issuance of general obligation bonds for the renovation of the Library. Resolution No. 25-02, approved on April 16, 2002, authorized execution of an agreement, however, since that time, and prior to Library approval, the intergovernmental agreement was amended. 3 ES. NO. 29-02 ISSUE BONDS FOR LIBRARY RENOVATION ORD. NO. 5254 LEASE AGRMT. BTVVN. VOMP & MP PARK DIST., TV SERVICES Finance Director Douglas EIIsworth explained that the agreement was amended to include the following changes: Because the intergovernmental agreement cannot exceed 20 years, a provision was incorporated to require a balloon payment in the year 2021; if this had not been included, the original payment plan would have exceeded twenty years by seven months; · A hold harmless clause was included; · The Library has the authority to direct the depository with regard to investment of bond proceeds, subject to written approval of the Village; and · The agreement was amended throughout to reflect a depository arrangement with a financial institution, rather than a trustee relationship, and the section requiring the trustee to post a surety bond was deleted. (Mr. Ellsworth's memo and the amended agreement are included in the official minutes). Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Resolution No. 29-02: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BE'rVVEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE MOUNT PROSPECT LIBRARY Upon roll cell: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None In conjunction with Resolution No. 29-02, approved earlier at this meeting, an ordinance was presented for first reading to authorize the issuance of $20,500,000 general obligation bonds for the renovation of the Mount Prospect Library. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5254: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2002, OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None A resolution was presented to allow the Village to enter into a limited term lease agreement with the Mount Prospect Park District for office space, at 1000 W. Central Road, for the Mount Prospect TV Services division, during construction of the new village hall. Assistant Village Manager David Strahl stated that the lease would be for the term of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, at a total cost of $5,250.00. (Itemized estimate attached to official minutes). 4 ES. NO. 30-02 Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution No. 30-02: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT B~EEN THE MOUNT PROSPECT PARK DiSTRiCT AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR OFFICE SPACE AT 1000 WEST CENTRAL ROAD Upon roll Call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None AT&T CABLE CONNECTION CONTRACT WIDE OPEN WEST 0NOW) CABLE SERVICES RJN COURT SETTLEMENT VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Strahl presented a request for Board approval of a contract with AT&T Cable Connection for broadcast services from the temporary TV Services location at 1000 W. Central Road, as approved earlier in Resolution 30-02, at a cost of $6,600. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of a contract with AT&T Cable Connection, for broadcast services from 1000 W. Central Road, for an amount not to exceed $6,600. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Also, in conjunction with the temporary relocation of the TV Services Division, Mr. Strahl asked for Board approval of a contract with Wide Open West (WOW) for broadcast services, at a cost of $13,850. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of a contract with WOW for broadcast services from 1000 W. Central Road, for an amount not to exceed $13,850. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Village Manager Michael Janonis presented a request for Board approval to accept a settlement from RJN Engineering, in conjunction with a contract for the design of a stormwater relief sewer that was awarded in 1993. Once into the project, the Village hired a second firm to address shortcomings on the part of RJN, resulting in additional expenditures, which RJN has refused to accept liability for. The Village has been involved in court proceedings with RJN since 1997, and on the advice of Everatte Hill, Village Attorney, has chosen to accept a settlement for $180,000 from RJN Engineering. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to accept a $180,000 settlement from RJN Engineering, as final payment in the court case surrounding the 1993 stormwater relief sewer project contract between the Village and RJN. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None OTHER ANY OTHER BUSINESS BUSINESS Mr. Janonis reminded the audience of the Memorial Day parade scheduled for May 27. Trustee Lohrstorfer congratulated the River Trails Middle School Band for their recent performance in a competition, "Music in the Parks," held in Cincinnati, Ohio. They were first place and third place winners in various categories. 5 LOSED SESSION Trustee Zadel commended the Mount Prospect Department of Public Works on its open house, held May 18. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Farley stated that the need for a Closed Session (Land Acquisition) as shown on the agenda, no longer existed, therefore there would be no Closed Session. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Mayor Fadey declared the May 21, 2002 meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Village Clerk 6