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Home My WebLink About06/18/2002 VB minutesCALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT June 18, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee lrvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Lohrstorfer led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee Wilks gave the invocation. MINUTES BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT: YOUTH COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 4, 2002. Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowren, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley 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 Mount Prospect Youth Commission members Karen Huang, Nicole Byrne, and Jutie Markus, presented the 2001-2002 annual report. Mayor Farley and Trustee Lohrstorfer extended appreciation to Cindy Rumore, Mount Prospect Police Department employee and Youth Commission Secretary. They also acknowledged the following Youth Commission members as 2002 high school graduates, · resigning from the Commission: Karen Huang Julie Markus Nicole Byrne Julie Higginson Laura Higginson Each member received a certificate of appreciation. AMEND CH. 13, CREATE "MH' LICENSE ORD. NO. 5258 The next item of business on the agenda, "Recognition of Prospect High School Science Olympiad Team," was cancelled. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by creating a Class "MH" license. This license will allow hotels to maintain a hospitality room where beer and wine may be served on a complimentary basis during the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowmn, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5258: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE BY CREATING A CLASS "MH' LIQUOR LICENSE 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, FINANCIAL REPORT RES. NO. 37-4-02, NICOPJVOMP AGRMT, GAS USE RES. NO. 38-02, PARADE STREET AMERITECH T1 PHONE LINES COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Bart Bartell, 801 S. Emerson Street, addressed the Board with concerns related to traffic near his residence. He acknowledged receipt of correspondence from Chief of Police Richard Eddington relative to traffic matters, and continued to request additional police presence in his neighborhood. Mr. Bartell indicated the Village had given $3.5 million to the Arlington Heights Park District, and suggested that the money would have been better spent on traffic patrol. Mayor Farley stated that the Village has not given money to Arlington Heights Park District, and Trustee Lohrstorfer further stated the importance of the public being aware that the Village was not involved in such agreement with Arlington Heights Park District, that it might possibly be School District 214, rather than the Village. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the following business items: Bills, dated June 12, 2002; Financial Report, dated January 1-May 31, 2002; Resolution No. 37-02: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND NICOR GAS FOR THE COLLECTION OF A NATURAL GAS USE TAX; Resolution No. 38-02: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF CENTRAL ROAD IN ORDER TO CONDUCT A PARADE; Request for Board approval to accept new three-year contract with Ameritech for T1 phone lines between the Mount Prospect fire stations and public works facility. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None 2 PZ 11-02, 306 N. OWEN STREET ORD. NO. 5259 AMEND CH. 9, TREES NEAR PROPERTY LINES ORD. NO. 5260 ADOPT TREE RISK POLICY STATEMENT OLD BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for second reading, which would grant variations for the construction of an oversized garage encroaching into the side yard. The petitioner, Lawrence Pezen, presented revised plans in which he had reduced the size of the garage from 770 to 672 square feet, which meets Village Code requirements, however, Board approval was still needed for the setback request. Mr. Pezen was requesting a 2.2' setback on the south property line, but the Code requires a minimum five-foot (5') setback. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended denial, of the requests by a vote of 6-0 therefore a super-majority vote was required for approval by the Village Board at this meeting. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5259: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 306 NORTH OWEN STREET Upon roll cell: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowren, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 9 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the Village Code. The ordinance would cladfy ownership and maintenance responsibilities for trees growing on or near property lines between public rights-of-way and private property. Sandy Clark, Village Forester, and Mark Duntemann of Natural Path Forestry Consultants, Missoula, Montana, provided background information and answered questions from the Board. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowren, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5260: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None · Motion carried. in conjunction with the above ordinance, a resolution was presented, which would authorize the Village to adopt an official tree risk policy statement. It was explained that the tree risk policy statement outlines the Village's position on maintaining the safety of public lands from potentially high-risk trees. 3 RES. NO. 36-02 Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrston~er, moved to approve Resolution No. 36-02: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO ADOPT A TREE RISK POLICY STATEMENT Upon roll call: Motion carded. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Skowron commended staff on its expertise and dedication towards tree risk management. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, WELLER CREEK WATER METER INSTALLATION, TESTING, READING HBK WATER METER SERVICE VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT A request was presented for Board approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Weller Creek Stabilization Project. Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey explained that due to an increase in the quantity of tree removals, and an increase in the amount of vegetated geogHd, an increase in the total contract value has resulted. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Weller Creek Stabilization Project, for an increase of $86,772. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Lohrstorfer, Skowren, Wilks, Zadel None A request was presented for Board acceptance ora proposal for a multi-year, 42-month contract agreement for water meter installation, testing, reading, building inspection, and cross connection survey. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve staffs recommendation to award the 2002 contract to HBK Water Meter Service, for the above services, in an amount not to exceed $75,585. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the following: · Farmers Market, each Sunday from June until October; · Lions Club Carnival, July 3-7; · 4th of July parade, 1:00 p.m.; · Peace Pole Ceremony, which was held earlier in the evening. The Peace Pole was installed as a reminder of the Sister City relationship the Village has with Sevres, France, and the need to strive towards global peace; · This meeting was the last to be held at the 50 S. Emerson address; future meetings will be held at 1000 W. Central Road until construction of a new village hall is complete. OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Farley thanked Maura Jandris, Public Information Officer, Village staff, and Sister Cities Commission members Dorothy Kucera and John Eichman for their efforts in coordinating the Peace Pole ceremony. 4 LOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Mayor Fadey indicated there was no longer a need to discuss land acquisition, as was listed on the agenda. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowmn, moved to convene in Closed Session to discuss the following: PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) - Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes or employees. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None RECONVENE RECONVENE The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:29 p.m., with no further business being discussed. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Mayor Farley declared the June 18, 2002 meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk 5