The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 5/20/03CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT May 20, 2003 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Trustee Timothy Corcoran PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Lohrstorfer led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Wilks gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 6, 2003. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT: SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS "BEST PIZZA" WINNERS APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was noted by an asterisk, and that all items fudher listed in that manner would be considered with one vote under as "IX. CONSENT AGENDA.." MAYOR'S REPORT Pastor Fred Joob and Trustee Wilks, representing the Mount Prospect Kiwanis Club, announced the following winners of the Kiwanis Annual College Scholarships: Joseph Behun, Prospect High, to attend Augustana College Harathi Rao, Prospect High, to attend University of Chicago at Chicago Melissa Susan Szachowicz, Hersey High, to attend Eastern Illinois University Ashley Nicole Thompson, Rolling Meadows High, to attend University of Iowa. Jaycees members Robert Galorath, President, and Larry Braus, Acting Exterior Vice President, announced the following restaurants as winners in the "Best Pizza in Town" contest, held recently, by the Jaycees: CATEGORY Best Thin Meat Best Thin Cheese Best Thin Specialty Best Thick Meat Best Thick Cheese Best Thick Specialty WINNER Lou Malnati's Papa John's Papa JOhn's Lou Malnati's Papa John's Lou Malnati's. WAIVE FEES FOR CARNIVAL AMEND CH. 13: PUSAN RESTAURANT, 1144 S. ELMHURST RD. ORD. NO. 5334 APPOINTMENTS Mr. Galorath reminded the audience of the upcoming Jaycees Memorial Day carnival at Mount Prospect Plaza, Wednesday May 21- 26. Mr. Braus requested a waiver of all fees and out-of-pocket expenses associated with the annual Jaycees Carnival, scheduled for May 21-26, 2003. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive all fees and out-of-pocket expenses associated with the 2003 Jaycees Carnival, at Mount Prospect Plaza. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None An ordinance was presented for first reading, to amend Chapter 13 of the Mount Prospect Village Code by deleting the Class R (restaurant only) liquor license held by Pusan Restaurant, 1144 South Elmhurst Road. The owner has chosen not to renew the license. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5334: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Mayor Farley had no recommendations for board or commission appointments. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA: BILLS FINANCIAL REPORT ORD. NO. 5334, AMEND CH. 8 PUBLIC IMPROVE- MENTS @ 431 KINGSTON CT. & 2440 E. RAND ROAD COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. & Mrs. Tim Sullivan, 1801 Wood Lane, addressed the Board, asking for the Village's assistance with the problem of residents' backyard smokers creating uncomfortable living conditions for adjacent neighbors. Mayor Farley indicated that the Board will address this situation at a meeting in the near future. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of the following business items: Bills, dated May 14, 2003 Financial Report, dated January 1-April 30, 2003 Ordinance No. 5334: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT (Added new Section 8.517, "Interest on Overdue Village Obligations.") Request for acceptance of public improvements for Andrews Products, 431 Kingston Court Request for acceptance of public improvements for Metro Federal Credit Union, 2440 East Rand Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None NEW BUSINESS AMEND CH. 5, PLANNING & ZONING MTGS. ORD. NO. 5336 SWANCC DIRECTOR & ALTERNATES RES. NO. 28-03 MASS TRANSIT, METRA STAR LINE RES. NO. 29-03 MANAGER'S REPORT VILLAGE HALL CONSTRUCTION BID NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading to amend Chapter 5 of the Village Code by updating the time and location for the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5336: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None A resolution was presented for the continued appointment of Trustee Corcoran to represent the Village in the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). Additionally, Trustee Hoefert and Mayor Farley will continue to serve as Alternate Directors; all terms will expire April 30, 2005. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Resolution No. 28-03: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS TO THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Village Manager Michael Janonis presented a resolution expressing support for a mass transit train line, the Metre Star Line, serving the northwest corridor. As part of the resolution, the Village is not committed to any expenses at this time, but it does pledge the Village's assistance in the future planning of the project. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Resolution No. 29-03: A RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR METRA STAR LINE AS THE LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR PROVIDING NEW TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE NORTHWEST CORRIDOR Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant Village Manager David Strahl presented a bid package from W.B. OIson for the construction of the new Village Hall, for Board approval. He explained that during previous design meetings, the Board had previously approved a construction cost of $8.1 million; the actual construction price exceeds the preliminary budget by $787,584, however a savings of $909,000 has been realized from the parking deck project. 3 .B. OLSON CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT Mr. Strahl explained that as part of the bid package for Village Hail construction, W.B. OIson had included a construction option of $177,000 for the installation of an emergency generator. He indicated that the building plans have incorporated space and ability to connect to a generator at a future date, if not purchased at this time. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the bid from W.B. Olson for the construction of the new Village Hall. Approval includes the purchase and installation of an emergency generator for a total project cost of $9,064,584 (Construction = $8,887,584 and generator = $177,000). Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Mr. Strahl also presented a request for Board acceptance of Amendment No. 3 to the Construction Agreement with W.B. Olson for the construction of the new Village Hall at 50 South Emerson Street. This request was presented for an amount not to exceed 8,887,584, however, with the Board having just approved the purchase of an emergency generator with the construction cost, this amount was increased to $9,064,584. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Construction Agreement with W.B. Olson, in an amount not to exceed $9,064,584. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Mr. Janonis noted the upcoming Memorial Day weekend carnival, sponsored by the Jaycees, at Mount Prospect Plaza, and the May 26, 2003 Memorial Day parade at 9:15 a.m. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Farley and Trustee Wilks recapped some highlights of their recent trip to Mount Prospect's sister city, Sevres, France, May 4-9. They traveled as members of a group, with expenses paid by each member. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Farley stated that there was no longer a need for the Closed Session, as noted on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Farley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk I:\WIN~MINUTES~May 20, 2003.dcc