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Home My WebLink About02/18/1997 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR ANDBO~RD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OFMOUNT PROSPECT FEBRUARY 18, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley celled the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll cell: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Paul Hoefert ~"" Trustee Arlene Juracek Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Hendricks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Juracek. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to APPROVE approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and MINUTES Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect held on February 4, 1997. Upon rOll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved APPROVE to apprOve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 734,485 Refuse Disposal Fund 6,483 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 30,711 Community Development Block Grant Fund 42,428 Debt Service - Capital Improvement Fund 184,034 Capital Improvement Construction Fund - Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund - Police & Fire Building Construction -- Flood ContrOl Construction Fund -- EPA Flood Loan Construction Fun - Street Improvement Construction Fund - Water & Sewer Fund 69,503 Parking System Revenue Fund 2,210 Risk Management Fund 36,087 Vehicle Replacement Fund 33,320 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 29,121 Computer Replacement Fund 1,509 Flexcomp Trust Fund 15,943 Escrow Deposit Fund 119,152 Police Pension Fund - Firemens Pension Fund - Benefit Trust Fund - $1,304,986 Upon rOll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to accept the Financial Report for the period January 1, 1997 through January 31, 1997, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR°S REPORT CONSIDER ITEM Mayor Farley asked the Board to consider an item that was NOT LISTED ON inadvertently omitted from the official agenda, specifically a AGENDA: request to allow the new owner of Alvee's Liquors to continue ALVEE LIQUORS operation under the existing Class "C" liquor license. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to add an item not listed on the agenda for this meeting, specifically a request from the new owners of Alvee's Liquors to continue business under the existing Class "C" liquor license, which item will be brought up under the Mayor's Report. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Farley acknowledged the attendance of several members of Den 4 of Pack 154 who were attending as part of the requirement to earn a Citizenship Badge. The Mayor had no appointments. ALVEE'S LIQUORS A request was presented to allow the new owners of Alvee's 1141 MT. PROSPECT Liquors, 1141 Mount Prospect Plaza, to continue operation under PLAZA the existing Class "C" liquor license. It was noted that Mr. Amansec, who is purchasing the business, has not attended the alcohol control class offered by the Police Department, however, he stated that he will complete that class. CLASS "C" Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to allow the new owner of Alvee's Liquors to continue operation under the existing Class "C" liquor license, provided the new owner completes the alcohol service class offered by the Police Department. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS COMMEND FIRE Patrick Breen, 212 Prospect Manor, complimented the Fire DEPARTMENT Department on their continued assistance to the community and all the residents. Mr. Breen noted that a recent letter from a resident of the Village to the 'Fence Post' in the Daily Herald noted that the Fire Department had informed an infirmed resident of the safest way for the use and storage of liquid oxygen. Page 2- February18,1997 Bob Skotes, 911 South Albert Street,,expressed his opposition to ZONING the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending approval of various zoning variations, specifically the recant request for a 4 foot side yard in order to build a garage at 1401 Sauk Lane. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 1-97, 1401 Sauk Lane The Petitioner is requesting a variation to permit an addition to ZBA 1-97 their home of a 2-car garage with living space above the garage, 1401 SAUK LN which would result in a 4 foot side yard setback. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended 7-0 to grant the request for the variation to allow a 4 foot side yard provided the Petitioners eliminate their plan for living space above the garage. Members of the Board had considered this request at the last meeting at which time the Board stated they could not support the request for a 4 foot side yard, and deferred action on the request in order to give the Petitioner an opportunity to work with staff to come up with a revised plan. The Petitioner stated that they were unable to reach a compromise acceptable to both parties. The Petitioner stated they had not exhausted all possibilities for the location of a new garage therefore it was the opinion of the Village Board that this matter be deferred to the next meeting or, since the Petitioner was due to deliver a baby within the next couple of weeks, it was stated that the deferral could be until a meeting in the near future. ZBA 2-97, 201 West Central Road ZBA 2-97 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would allow 201 W. CENTRAL the number of required parking spaces to be reduced from 24 to 6 for this commercial property which has existed with 6 parking spaces for approximately 30 years. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 7-0. It was explained to the Petitioner that if, at some time in the future, a problem arises relative to the number of parking spaces, it will be the responsibility of the Property owner to provide spaces and not the responsibility of the Village. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for ORD.NO. 4846 passage of Ordinance No. 4846 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 201 WEST CENTRAL ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 3 - February 18, 1997 NEON BUSINESS SIGNATORIES A Resolution was presented that would authorize the Assistant Finance Director, Carol Widmer, to sign financial documents. RES.NO. 11-97 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Jurecek, moved for passage of Resolution No. 11-97 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON VILLAGE BANK ACCOUNTS Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. BANK ACCOUNT: A Resolution was presented would authorize a bank account to be LAW ENFORCEMENT established specifically for the Local Law Enforcement Block BLOCK GRANT Grant. RES.NO. 12-97 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for passage of Resolution No. 12-97 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BANK ACCOUNT FOR THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NIPSTA AGREEMENT A Resolution was presented that would authorize the Village to participate in a study group to explore the feasibility of establishing a multi-jurisdictional public safety training agency on land formerly known as the Glenview Navel Air Station. RES.NO. 13-97 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage of Resolution No. 13-97 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTHEAST ILLINOIS PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING AGENCY (NIPSTA) Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. REPRESENTATIVES TO O'HARE NOISE A Resolution was presented that would authorize the appointment COMPATIBILITY of Trustee Wilks and Assistant Village Manager David Strahl as COMMISSION Alternates to the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission. Mayor Farley is the appointed representative to this Commission. It was noted that the By-Laws of the Commission require appointments be made by Resolution. Page 4 - February 18,1997 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for passage RES.NO. 14-97 of Resolution No. 14-97 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MEMBERSHIP IN THE O'HARE NOISE COMPATIBILITY COMMISSION Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented a request to waive TRAFFIC the bidding process in order to proceed with Phase II of the PRE-EMPTION Traffic Pre-emption Equipment replacement. It was noted that EQUIPMENT there are only two manufacturers of this type of equipment and two companies that install and maintain the equipment. It is recommended that the Village continue purchasing the equipment from Tomar, since that has proven the best for the Village and it would provide compatibility with existing equipment. It was also noted that two companies install and maintain this equipment and both have committed to provide their services at the same price as last year. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration to waive the bidding process for the purchase of traffic pre-emption equipment and authorize the purchase of equipment from Tomar at a cost not to exceed $103,000, which amount includes both the purchase and installation of the Phase II project. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to concur LYONS- with the recommendation of the administration to enter into a PINNER contract with Lyons-Pinner Electric for the installation of the ELECTRIC traffic pre~emption equipment for all intersections under the jurisdiction of the Village. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to concur CONTRACTING with the recommendation of the administration to enter into a & MATERIAL contract with Contract & Material Company for the installation COMPANY of the traffic pre-emption equipment for all intersections under the jurisdiction of Cook County and/or State of Illinois. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. Page 5 - February 18,1997 FIRE DEPT. A request was presented to waive the bidding process in order to UNIFORMS extend the existing contract with Kale Uniforms, which will allow the purchase of uniforms for members of the Fire Department at the current contract price. KALE UNIFORMS Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and waive the bidding process and authorize extending the existing contract with Kale Uniforms for the purchase of uniforms for members of the Fire Department at a cost not to exceed the negotiated amount. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS A request was presented to waive the bidding process in order to UNIFORM RENTAL/ extend the existing 3-year contract with Cintas Corporation for CLEANING uniform rental and cleaning contract for the Public Works Department. CINTAS CORP. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and waive the bidding process and extend the contract with Cintas Corporation to provide the uniform rental and cleaning for Public Works Department for a 3 year period at a cost not to exceed an annual cost of $13,629.20. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Juracek, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS PROSPECT AUTO Trustee Hoefert noted that the new owners of Prospect Auto Body BODY on south Main Street appear to be ready to open for business however a few of the wrecked vehicles from the previous owner are still being stored on the empty lot in the rear of the property. Mr. Janonis stated that the Police Department is working to obtain titles for these vehicles which have not been claimed by their owners in order to legally dispose of the vehicles. POT HOLES Trustee Clowes stated that he noticed asphalt mixed with some snow that had been plowed off Village Streets and asked if the plows are causing damage to the roads. Mr. Janonis stated that in those instances, the street was probably in poor condition prior to being plowed and that there is no way to prevent it other than having streets in good condition. CABLE TV Trustee Wilks stated that a resident had complained to her about the bill she received from TCI and suggested that any resident who has a question about their bill for cable TV service should call TCI and the Village's Communications Division for assistance. Page 6 - February 18,1997 rustee Wilks also stated that the Electoral Board had met ELECTORAL to consider an objection filed by Ernest Lasse, candidate for BOARD Mayor, which objection was filed against the Nominations DECISION Petitions submitted by Gerald Farley for Mayor. The Electoral Board had denied most of the objections filed by Mr. Lasse and Mr. Lasse has filed an Appeal in the Court, which Appeal will be heard by the Court in Chicago on Friday, February 28th. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Board, Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - February 18, 1997