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Home My WebLink About11/19/2002 VB minutesCALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT November 19, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Gerald F~,rley Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowren Trustee Mici~ael Zadel Trustee Irvana Wilks PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Farley led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegianca. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 6, 2002. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Corcoran APPROVE BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT: POLICE OFFICER RECOGNITION VILLAGE MANAGER SALARY REVIEW APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT" noted by an asterisk, and all other items listed in that manner, would be considered with one vote, as business item "IX, CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT Fire Chief Michael Figolah and Mayor Farley presented commendations to Police Officers Brian Sampson and Justin Beach. The officers rescued a father and son from a burning house on October 18 last month, while patrolling the area. Mayor Farley presented the annual performance review of the ViIlage Manager Michael Janonis, for Board approval. It was recommended that he receive a 3.5% base salary increase, from $121,750 to $126,100, retroactive to May 1, 2002. AdditionaiIy, he will receive $8,000 in deferred compensation, and a $4,800 annual auto allowance. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the salary review as recommended. YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENT CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA: BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT RES. NO, 52-02 FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RES. NO. 53-02 STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS RES. NO. 54-02 NW TRANSIT CORRIDOR STUDY BID RESULTS: TREE SERVICES INTERNET SERVICE CONSTRUCT · ~ ENGINEERING SERVICES Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zade] Nays: None Mayor Fadey recommended the appointment of Michelle ~ay to the MOunt Prospect Youth Commission, term to expire June, 2003. Michelle is an eighth grader at Lincoln Junior High School. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the appointment of Michelie Kay to the Youth Commission, Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skcwron, Zadel Nays: None COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO B'E HEARD Kenneth Knudsen, owner of a business at 2430 Rand Road, praised the Mount Prospect Police Department for their overall performance. Jackle Hinaber, Mount Prospect Library Board member, ~rovided an update on the temporary relocation of the Library, stating that the move involved 209 truckloads and is now complete. She fudher stated there is a possibility of an earlier opening date than previously anticipated. The new location is at852 Feehanville Drive. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to app~'0ve the following business items: Bills, dated November 13, 2002; 2. Financial Report, dated January 1 - October 31, 2002; Resolution No. 52-02: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT; Resolution No. 53-02: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE V!L~LAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS ON ALGONQUIN ROAD, BUSSE ROAD, AND DEMPSTER STREET; Resolution No. 54-02: A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUED FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHWEST TRANSIT ' CORRIDOR PHASE II ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS - LAND USE AND LOCAL FINANCIAL PLAN STUDY; 6. Bid results for creek cleaning~tree trimming/tree removal project; Board approval of contract with Illinois Century Network for internet service; Board acceptance of proposal from The Ciorba Group, inc. for construction engineering services for straetiights in the area of Busse Road, Algonquin Road, and Dempster Street. 2 Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None PZ-33-02 CH. t 4 TEXT AMENDMENTS ORD. NO. 5289 ORD. NO. 5290 OLD BUSINESS The following three ordinances as components of PZ-33-02, were presented for second readings to amend Chapter 14 (Zoning) of the Village Code. At the November 6, 2002 meeting, they were considered in one ordinance however, it was agreed at that time they would be presented separately for second readings. An ordinance was proposed to amend the Zoning Code by eliminating the requirement to include legal descriptions of properties in published hearing notices. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a vot~ of 6-0. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstoffer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5289: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZO~IING) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohretorfer, S~(owren, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. As part of PZ-33-02, a seCOnd ordinance was presented, .which would amend the Zoning Code by creating regulations requiring property owners to~ construct a garage when modifying an existing garage int° living space. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended denial (4-2) of the request, therefore ~ super-majority vote by the Village Board was necessary for passage. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5290: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion failed. Ayes: None Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrston~er, Skowren, Zadel Finally, as part of PZ-33-02, an ordinance was proposed to modify storage shed regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a vote of 5-1. One topic of major concern was the size of accessory structures; the ordinance allows garages up to 672 square feet, and Sheds may be no larger than the smaller of the following: 1. Two percent 92%) of the lot area, or 2. Two-hundred (200) square feet. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5290: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoren, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None NEW BUSINESS AMEND CH. 18, YIELD SIGNS ORD. NO. 5291 ANNEXATION AGRMT: DAYS INN, O'HARE ORD. NO. 5292 AMEND CH. 8, NATURAL GAS USE TAX NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading, as proposed by the Safety Commission, to approve the installation of YIELD signs on Eastwood Avenue at Thayer Street. The Safety Commission had recommended approval by a vote of 7-0. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll Call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert. Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Corcoren, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5291: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowren, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would authorize the Village and Cook County, Illinois to allow the Village to execute an annexatij3n agreement for property at 1920 East Higg[ns Road, currently a hotel, Days Inn O'Hare. It was explained that the business wants to gain access to the Village's water supply, by being annexed into Mount Prospect. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the ruIe requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zade[ Nays: None Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5292: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1920 EAST HIGGINS ROAD (DAYS INN, O'HARE) Upon roll call; Ayes: Nays: Motion Carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wiiks, Zade[ None An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 8 (Miscellaneous Provisions) of the Village Code by making Mount Prospect taxpayers who purchase natural gas from out of state suppliers subject to the same tax break as those who purchase from Illinois suppliers. The gas use tax is collected for the Village by NICOR. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings Of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstoder, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None 4 RD. NO. 5293 2OO3 CDBG FUNDS RES. NO. 55-02 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5293: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (VILLAGE GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None A resolution was presented to approve [he 2003 Community Development Block Grant Entittement Program funds in the amount of $517,000 (complete list attached). Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Resolution No. 55-02: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2003 ACTION PLAN INCLUDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant Village Manager David Strahl noted the foiiowing dates: · November t9 · December6 · December7 · December7 Senior Center demolition begins Historical Society Housewalk Teddy Bear Walk Winter Parade ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Mayor Farley stated there Was no need for a Closed Session, as listed on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT The November 19, 2002 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk