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Home My WebLink About07/02/2002 VB minutesCALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT JUly 2, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Fadey called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Lohmtorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: Trustee Paul Hoefert PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Mayor Farley gave the invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Zadel noted two errors in the June 18, 2002 minutes. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 18, 2002, as amended. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Corcoran BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT: ANDREW MITCHELL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION APPROVE BILLS 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 Farley presented Andrew Mitchell with a plaque, recognizing his retirement from the Safety Commission. Mr. Mitchell has served on the Mount Prospect Safety .Commission since 1974. Mayor Farley presented the following recommendations to the Village Board for appointments to the recently created Community Relations Commission and the Youth Commission: COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION John P. Brennan Barbara Muench Rev. Anthony J. Tolbert, I11 YOUTH COMMISSION YOUTH COMMISSION Michael Artwohl Beata Dui Nicole Logisz Ailynn Nakazawa Justyna Milewski Kelly Snodgrass Andrew Steinweg Friendship Jr. High School, 7 River Trails Middle School, River Trails Middle School, River Trails Middle School, River Trails Middle School, River Trails Middle School, River Trails Middle School, grade grade grade grade grade grade fade Trustee Corcoran voiced concerns relative to the need for background checks on individuals who volunteer to serve on boards/commissions, stating that he would not vote in favor of the recommendations presented. He further stated that he was not voting against those who were recommended, but against the process by which the appointments are made. A brief discussion followed, during Which other members expressed similar concerns and supported Trustee Corcoran's suggestion that the idea of conducting background checks, prior to appointments, be formally discussed in the near future. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the above recommendations for the Community Relations Commission and the Youth Commission. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Zadel, Farley Nays: Corcoran, Skowron CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD John Korn, 301 N. William Street, asked the Village Board to consider a ban on motorized scooters within the Village. Hazel Jaenke, W. Milburn Avenue, expressed her dissatisfaction with the recently passed sprinkling regulations. Director of Public Works Glen Andler was directed to investigate the options available to Ms. Jaenke using her current sprinkler system. Dennis O'Mara, 105 Cathy Lane, expressed his concerns relative to the natural gas use tax approved recently by the Village Board. CONSENT AGENDA: BILLS STREET SWEEPER BACKHOE LOADER FUEL BID (NWMC) DICTAPHONE RECORDING SYSTEM CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following business items: Bills, dated June 26, 2002; Bid results: A. One front-dump three-wheel street sweeping machine (Standard Equipment Co., Chicago, not to exceed $113,775.00); B. One rubber-tired backhoe loader 0Nest Side Tractor Sales, Wauconda, not to exceed $55,900.00); Request for Board approval to accept fL~el bid as part of the Northwest Municipal Conference bid program ('rexor Petroleum Co., Riverside, $191,862.00); Ratify execution of lease agreement for Dictaphone Freedom recording system by the Mount Prospect Police Department ($14,460.00) Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None 2 AMEND CH. 18, CATHY LANE, PARKING ORD. NO. 5261 AMEND CH. 18, WILLE STREET, PARKING ORD. NO. 5262 OLD BUSINESS None. NI~N BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) by approving NO PARKING ANY TIME restrictions on the east and west sided of Cathy Lane, for the first 500' north of Central Road. The Safety Commission had recommended approval by a vote of 8-0. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll cell: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5261: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None An ordinance was presented to.amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code, by approving the replacement of NO PARKING restrictions on the east side of Wille Street between Central Road and Thayer Street, with 2-HOUR PARKING restrictions. The Safety Commission had, recommended approval by a vote of 8-0. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5262: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll cell: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the upcoming events: · Lions Village Fair, July 3-7 · 4t~ of July parade 3 NY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Wilks asked Assistant Village Manager if the Village was equipped with software to prevent the practice of intemet"spamming.' He stated that measures have been taken to minimize this problem. Trustee Corcoran expressed his satisfaction with the temporary meeting room, provided by the Mount Prospect Park District, during construction of the new village hall and parking deck, CLOSED SESSION RECONVENE CLOSED SESSION Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to convene in Closed Session to discuss the following: LAND ACQUISITION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the useof the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) - Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. Upon roll cell: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstoder, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None RECONVENE The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:37 p.m. Trustee Corcoran briefed the Board on recent discussions with SWANCC regarding the future of the agency and the direction that is being considered. There was a general discussion regarding drafting of an ordinance to prohibit motorized scooters. The Board directed staff to undertake the necessary research to move forward. There was discussion regarding consideration for background checks for applicants for Village boards and commissions. There was also discussion regarding various background check systems and methods. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT The July 2, 2002 meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk 4