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AGENDA
Meeting Location: Meeting Date and Time:
Mount Prospect Senior Center Tuesday, October 26, 1993
50 South Emerson Street 7:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 1993 AND
SEPTEMBER 14, 1993
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. SINGLE-FAMILY HOME CONVERSION ORDINANCE
During the recent review of the Zoning Code, Trustee Paul Hoefert expressed his
desire to see the Village more closely regulate the conversion of single-family
homes into multiple dwelling units. Trustee Hoefert indicated that there appeared to
be a number of single-family homes that, over the years, had been converted into
two-flat apartment buildings.
It was noted that such conversions were not permitted as part of the Zoning Code,
and it was recognized that most of the existing conversions had taken place many
years ago. Initial discussion by Board members indicated a desire to consider
controls that would clearly prohibit future conversions and would provide a
mechanism for removing the existing non-conforming uses over a reasonable period
of time.
It was noted that the reach of the controls was not intended to affect reasonable in-
law and temporary boarder situations. Rather, the focus of the regulations would be
limited to situations where distinct, separate and self-contained units had been
created.
Staff has conducted preliminary research regarding this matter. Several policy and
procedural issues should be discussed as a precursor to drafting a final Ordinance.
Appropriate staff, along with Buzz Hill, will be in attendance to help facilitate the
evening's discussion.
V. DEPARTMENTAL REVIEWS - PUBLIC WORKS AND FIRE
During the last round of Budget Hearings, it was determined that it would be
beneficial to conduct a series of workshops during which the Village Board could
review the operations of each Village Department and Division.
The review would consist of an overview of the Department's mission, organizational
structure, staffing levels, scope of services, contracting out, use of technology, etc.
Where appropriate, comparative data would be provided to show staffing levels and
scope of services in like communities.
The purpose of the workshops is to provide elected officials and the public with a
better understanding of how the Village operates and provides services. It is also an
opportunity to raise and discuss issues affecting Departmental operations (internal
issues) as well as Village-wide concerns (external issues). This format is designed
to take place away from the "glare" of the annual budget hearings so that the
discussion can focus on operations and issues, and not the bottom line.
It is hoped that the discussion in this forum will then provide the basis for setting the
fiscal parameters that will guide the preparation of the 1994/1995 budget.
The goal of Tuesday evening's meeting is to complete discussion of the Public
Works Department as well as the Fire Department.
Appropriate staff will be in attendance to facilitate discussion.
VI. MANAGER'S REPORT
VII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Viii. ADJOURNMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel