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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 8/6/002CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT August 6, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaeie Skowron Trustee Michael Zadel Trustee Timothy Corcoran (arrived late) Trustee Irvana Wilks PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Farley led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 6, 2002. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT BOY SCOUT TROOP #117 MAYOR'S COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS "SCHOOL'S OPEN- SAFETY WEEK" AUG. 25-31,2002 APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated 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 recognized members of Boy Scout Troop #117 from Trinity United Methodist Church, who were observing the meeting. Frieda Walker, representing the Workforce Development Council, along with Mayor Farley, introduced the following residents, who were awarded the annual Mayor's Community Scholarships: $750 Scholarships Geoffrey Bower, University of Illinois Paul Moran, National Louis Univ. Laura Higginson, Illinois Wesleyan Univ. $500 Scholarships Timothy Scoff, University of Illinois Jessica Valedez, Northwestern Univ. Trustee Corcoran arrived at this time. Mayor Farley presented a proclamation acknowledging August 25-31,2002 as "School's Open--Safety Week." BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA: REMOVE CONSENTITEM BILLS VOMP/RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT CABLE TV AGRMT. 2002 STREET LIGHT PROJECT HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. PHONE SYSTEM There were no appointments to boards or commissions. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Gerald Sodaro, 1777 Crystal Lane, approached the Board with information gathered from local newspapers, stating differences in the number of DUI (driving under the influence) arrests in Mount Prospect and neighboring communities. His concern was that Mount Prospect police officers might be focusing too much attention on seat belt enforcement, and too little on DUI arrests. He was informed that staff will review the information submitted to determine whether there is a need for change. Dennis O'Meara, 105 Cathy Lane, expressed his concerns relative to the natural gas use tax approved recently by the Village Board. He referred to a letter recently sent to Board members, in which he asked that this matter be placed on an agenda for discussion. Village Manager Michael Janonis and Mayor Farley informed Mr. O'Meara that members of the Board would be available to discuss his issues at a Coffee with Council meeting on August 10, as well as at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Skowron asked to have business item "X. OLD BUSINESS. B. (Text Amendment PZ 18-02) removed from the Consent Agenda, for discussion. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following business items: Bills, dated July 31,2002; Res. No. 40-02: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO ADOPT AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT FOR GOVERNMENT ACCESS CABLE TV SERVICE PRODUCTION Bid results: A. 2002 Street Light Project (H & H Electric Company, Itasca, Illinois, not to exceed $144,136); Request to ratify expenditure ($11,829.25) for telephone system for Human Services Department at its temporary location of 550 Business Center Drive. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None OLD BUSINESS DEFER PZ-13-02, 791 E. RAND RD. OLD BUSINESS Director of Community Development William Cooney informed the Board that the petitioner for the following zoning case had submitted a request for deferral to the August 20 meeting: PZ-13-02, 791 East Rand Road, Insignia Townhomes 2nd reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 791 EAST RAND ROAD; and 2® reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE NATURE OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 791 EAST RAND ROAD. 2 PZ-18-02, TEXT AMENDMENT, CH. 14, HANDICAPPED PARKING ORD. NO. 5265 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to defer business item PZ-13-02 to the August 20, 2002 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None At the request of Trustee Skowron, the following Consent Agenda business item, PZ-18-02, was presented for discussion: PZ-18-02, Text Amendment, Village of Mount Prospect 2"d reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING) OF THE VILLAGE CODE This ordinance amends Section 14.2211 to remain in compliance with recently revised Federal regulations relative to handicapped parking. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Skowron stated that while she would vote to approve the ordinance as presented, she remains concerned with certain components of the ordinance as they address primarily the passenger as the handicapped individual. She further stated that federal regulations did not seem to consider the driver as possibly being the handicapped person, therefore requiring adequate parking space width on the driver's side of the parked vehicle, if the vehicle is parked front-first in a designated parking space. Trustee Skowron asked that Board members communicate their thoughts on this matter to their federal representatives. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5265: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes; Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Trustees Corcoran and Hoefert left the meeting room. NEW BUSINESS DEFER PZ-15-02, 1020 E. RAND ROAD NEW BUSINESS William Cooney stated that the petitioner for the following business item had asked that discussion of the case be deferred to the August 20 meeting: PZ-15-02, 1020 E. Rand Road, Citgo Gas Station/Convenience Store, 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1020 EAST RAND ROAD Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to defer PZ-15-02 to the August 20, 2002 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Farley, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Corcoran, Hoefert Trustee Corcoran returned at this time. 3 PZ-21-02, 309 S. EDWARD STREET ORD. NO. 5266 PZ- 19-02, TEXT AMENDMENT, CH. 14, FENCING An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would grant a Conditional Use permit for an unenclosed, covered porch encroaching four feet (4') into the front property line at 309 S. Edward Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a vote of 6-0, at their July 25, 2002 meeting. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5266: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 309 SOUTH EDWARD STREET Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Hoefert Trustee Hoefert returned to the meeting. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would allow amendments to Chapter 14 (Zoning) of the Village Code to increase the maximum fence height to eight-feet (8') around utility sites and to allow utility sites to install barbed wire fencing. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended denial of both requests by votes of 5-0. Mr. Cooney explained that the text amendment request was first submitted by Applied Technologies, on behalf of their client, Illinois American Water Company, which recently acquired Citizens Utility Company, and is reviewing existing security systems and upgrading its sites where necessary. Board members discussed the amendment, suggesting other means of security such as motion sensors, lighting and alarms, and the consensus was that other means of security should be investigated by the business. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rude requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the amendments as presented in Ordinance No. 5267: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None 4 LEASE AGRMT. BTWN. VILLAGE (HUMAN SVCS.) & RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT RES. NO. 41-02 A resolution was presented to authorize a lease agreement between the Village and River Trails Park District for office space for the Human Services Department at 550 Business Center Drive. The space will be occupied by the Human Services Department for approximately two years, during construction of the new village hall and parking deck. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve Resolution No. 41-02: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR OFFICE SPACE AT 550 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoren, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Janonis stated the third Midsummer Block Party on July 27 was a huge success, and complimented Village and Chamber of Commerce staff on their efforts. He also reminded the audience and Board that Saturday, August 10, was the date for Coffee with Council. Trustee Hoefert noted that Sunday, August 11 was the day for the annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast, antique auto show, and appraisal fair at Bank One parking lot. OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Lohrstorfer asked for a status report on the North Central train line in the northeastern area of the Village. Mr. Janonis reported that while problems still exist within the signal system, Village police officers have assisted, and he remains in contact with railway authorities to get the problems corrected. Mayor Farley and Trustee Hoefert expressed their hopes that the 2002 street light project will move smoother than that of Route 83 last year. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, 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 use of 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 call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None 5 ECONVENE RECONVENE The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:28 p.m., with no fUrther business being discussed. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Mayor Farley declared the August 6, 2002 meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk I:\WIN~MJNUTES~Aug 6,2002.doc