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Home My WebLink About12/17/2002 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 December 17, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert (arrived late) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Wilks led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Zadel gave the invocation. MINUTES MAYORS REPORT SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MONTH HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Farley noted the December 3, 2002 minutes would be presented for approval at the January 7, 2003 Village Board meeting. Trustee Hoefert arrived at this time. APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT" was shown with an asterisk, and that all items further noted in that manner be considered with one vote under as "iX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Farley presented Dr. Robert Howard, Superintendent of School District 59 with a proclamation for School Board of Education Recognition Month, January 2003. Members of the Special Events Commission presented the following winners of the 9th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest: WINNERS Joseph Usery 222 N. Louis St. CATEGORY Best Use of Lights James Bauer 404 S, Craig Ct, Holiday Fun Allen Wozniak 400 S. Craig Ct. Christmas Fantasy The Hollis Family Religious 905 S. I-Oka Ave. PHS FOOTBALL RECOGNITION Kathy Minogue 410 N. Wille Street 400 Block of Witle - West Side Robert Tomasello 539 E. Lincoln Street Mount Prospect Flowers 1719 W. Golf Road The Mulcahy Family 1415 Sauk Lane Best Block Best Multi-Family Best Business Grand Prize Mayor Farley congratulated the Prospect High School Football team on their back-to- back State Championship victory. The Mayor also presented a cedificate of achievement to Coach Brent Pearlman in recognition of this achievement. Representing the team were players: Mike Pullano, Jim Argentine, Brian Lett, Scott Sprague, Nick Iovino, Chris Bergner, Jared Dali and Bryon Gattas. APPOINTMENTS The Mayor had no recommendations for appointments to boards or commissions. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA: BILLS 12/11/02 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of the following items of business: RES 60-02 2. 3. RES 61-02 4. PUBLIC 5. IMPROVEMENTS: MENARDS AND 6. SUNRISE PLAZA 7. ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS 8. DOWTOWN 9. SlGNAGE CONSULTING FOR WATER SYSTEM Bills, dated December 11, 2002 Financial Report dated January 1-November 30, 2002 Resolution 60-02: A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE Resolution 61-02: A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE Request for Board acceptance of public improvements for Menard's, 750 E. Rand Road Request for Board acceptance of public improvements for Sunrise Plaza, 905 E. Rand Road Request for Board approval to accept contract from Thompson Elevator Co. for 2003 elevator inspections Request for Board approval to accept contract from Wolff Clements & Associates to design downtown signage program (not to exceed $20,000) Accept proposal for consulting service from Burns & McDonald for vulnerability assessment and emergency operating plan update for Village water system Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None OLD BUSINESS EIFS OLD BUSINESS An Ordinance was presented for a second reading to amend Chapter 21 (Building) of the Village Code by permitting the use of dryvit, or exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) in commercial construction projects. The use of EIFS was recently banned, and this ordinance will allow it for specific structures. Community Development Director, Bill Cooney, noted specifics of allowable use, including minimum height requirements. 2 ORD 5294 ORD 5295 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5294: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None The following four ordinances were presented for second readings: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE AND FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 Prior to voting on each of these ordinances, Finance Director, Douglas Etlsworth briefly reviewed the content of each ordinance. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5295: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None ORD 5296 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5296: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE AND FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None 3 ORD 5297 ORD 5298 Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5297: AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 Upon roll call: Motion carried Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstoder, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5298: AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None PUBLIC HEARING 2003 BUDGET ORD 5299 A Public Hearing was called at 7:36 p.m. to present the 2003 annual budget for the Village. Finance Director Douglas Ellsworth presented an overview of the budget process and the final budget that was being presented that evening. With there being no comments from the audience the Public Hearing ended at 7:43 p.m. An ordinance was presented for second reading to approve the adoption of the 2003 budget. Trustee Hoefertl seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5299: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003 IN LIEU OF PASSAGE OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. CLASS 6b TAX ABATEMENT ISCO INTL NEW BUSINESS A resolution was presented in support of tsco International (formerly Illinois Superconductor Corp.) making application for an extension of Class 6b tax abatement. Representatives from Isco International gave a brief history of the company and explained their request. 4 RES 58-02 Upon roll call: Motion carried. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Resolution No. 58- 02: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ISCO INTERNATIONAL (FORMERLY ILLINOIS SUPERCONDUCTOR CORP.), 451 KINGSTON COURT, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS MAKING APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6S TAX ABATEMENT Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wiiks, Zadel Nays; None CLASS 6b TAX ABATEMENT CUMMINS ALLISON RES 59-02 MANAGER'S REPORT: PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ISSUANCE OF BONDS ARTHURJ. GALLAGHER & CO. MARSH USA INC. A resolution was presented in support of Cummins Allison making application for an extension of Class 6b tax abatement. Representatives from Cummins Allison gave a brief history of the company and explained their request. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution No. 59-02: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CUMMINS ALLISON, 891 FEEHANVILLE DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS MAKING APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX ABATEMENT Upon roll call: Motion carried; Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Several Board members felt that the matter of Class 6b tax abatement should be discussed in the near future to see exactly how this abatement affects the rest of the community. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager, Michael Janonis, asked Finance Director, Douglas Ellsworth, to present the following items to the Board. Request for Board approval to purchase property and casualty insurance for 2003: 1. Property, EMT, excess workers compensation, and boiler insurance from Arthur J. Galiagher and Co., with premiums and commissions totaling $101,011. 2. Liability insurance from Marsh USA, Inc., with premium and commission totaling $144,700. 3. Builders risk insurance from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., with premium and commission totaling $14,946. Request for Board authorization to proceed with issuance of bonds for financing of the new village hall and parking deck: 1. Authorization to proceed with the marketing and advertisement of sale of $12,235,000 general obligation bonds. 2. Authorization to appoint Katten, Muchin, Zavis, Rosenman as bond counsel for the Series 2003 bonds for a fee not to exceed $t7,235.00. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the request of approval for the properly, EMT, excess workers compensation, and boiler insurance from Arthur J. Gallagher and Co., with premiums and commissions totaling $101,011: Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None 5 ARSH USA INC. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the request of approval for liability insurance from Marsh USA, Inc., with premium and commission totaling $144,700: Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None ARTHURJ. GALLAGHER &CO. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the request of approval for builders risk insurance from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., with premium and commission totaling $14,946: Upon roll call: Motion carried Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None VILLAGE HALL & PARKING DECK BONDS Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the request for authorization to proceed with issuance of bonds for financing of the new village hall and parking deck: 1. Authorization to proceed with the marketing and advertisement o~ sale of $12,235,000 general obligation bonds. 2. Authorization to appoint Katten, Muchin, Zavis, Rosenman as bond counsel for the Series 2003 bonds for a fee not to exceed $17,235.00. Upon roll call: Motion carried Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None ANY OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Janonis noted that the Village Hall would be closed on Christmas Eve at noon as well as Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Also, he noted there would be a special Board meeting held on December 23rd at 7p.m. to discuss the bid results for the parking deck. The next regular board meeting would be held on January 7, 2003. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Hoefert, noted that his son, Alex Hoefert's Eagle Scout project of a community food drive was a success. Alex was able to collect approximately 2.5 tons of food. Trustee Hoefert thanked the community for its overwhelming generosity. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT MayorFarleya~ournedthemeetingatS:32p.m. Kimberly A. Dewis Deputy Village Clerk 6