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Home My WebLink About06/17/2003 VB minutesCALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MAYOR PRO TEM PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT June 17, 2003 CALL TO ORDER Village Clerk Velma Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran Mayor Gerald Farley With the absence of Mayor Farley, Clerk Lowe asked for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to elect Trustee Wilks as Mayor Pro Tern. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Wilks led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee Zadel gave the invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting hetd June 3, 2003. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. BILLS, FINANCIAL REPORT MAYOR'S REPORT YOUTH COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT Mayor Pro Tem Wilks stated that an asterisk noted the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS", and that all items further listed in that manner would be considered with one vote under as "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT Representing the Mount Prospect Youth Commission, Sarah Corcoran and Kelly Snodgrass gave the annual report for the Commission. Village Manager Michael Janonis reported that the Village and the City of Des Plaines are still discussing an intergovernmental agreement for the youth of both places to share a recreational center. APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BILLS FINANCIAL REPORT There were no.appointments to boards or commissions. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD George Clowes, 604 S, Elm Street, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Board's recent recommendations and decisions for its long-range financial plan. Additionally, he was complimentary of the Village's website and easy accessibility to the board meeting agendas and information. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of the following business items: Bills, dated June 11,2003 Financial Report, dated January 1-May 31,2003 Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS AMEND FIRE PREVENTION CODE (INTL. BLDG. CODE) ORD. NO. 5338 AMEND CHAPTERS 18, 19, 21, & 23 (INTL. BLDG. CODE) OLD BUSINESS There was no unfinished/old business for discussion. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading to amend Chapter 24 (Fire Prevention) of the Village Code by updating sections to reflect recent changes to the 2000 International Building Code. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5338: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None An ordinance was presented for first reading to amend the following chapters of the Village Code: Chapter 18 (Traffic) Chapter t9 (Health Regulations) Chapter 21 (Building) Chapter 23 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Regulations). Approved amendments to those chapters will reflect recent changes to the 2000 International Building Code. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. 2 ORD. NO. 5339 AMEND TRAFFIC CODE, EV~CYPRESS STOPSIGN ORD. NO. 5340 MANAGER'S REPORT NWMC FUEL PURCHASE TEXOR PETROLEUM CO. NWMC CRACK- SEALING BID Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5339: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 18, 19, 21 AND 23 OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None Upon recommendation by the Mount Prospect Safety Commission, an ordinance was presented for first reading for the installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Eva Lane and Cypress Drive, near Robert Frost School. Project Engineer Matthew Lawrie explained that while the Village Board would consider approval of the proposed STOP sign at this time, this intersection is near a school and the Safety Commission has made certain recommendations relative to improving traffic there. The school has indicated those recommendations would probably be implemented in the upcoming school year. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5340: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XX OF CHAPTER 18 ENTITLED 'TRAFFIC CODE' OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT The Board considered the extension of a fuel contract with Texor Petroleum Company, as part of the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC). The current contract was in effect until June 5, 2003, and the new one would be in effect from June 18, 2003 through June 5, 2004. It was noted that the cost of fuel per gallon would vary according to market conditions (Fuel bid worksheet flied with official minutes). Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to accept the NWMC/SPC 2003-2004 fuel contract with Texor Petroleum Company, Riverside, illinois, in an amount not to exceed $125,450. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None The Board received a request to accept the Northwest Municipal Conference competitive bid award for a roadway crack-sealing bid, in an amount not to exceed $51,610. EHM PAVEMENT Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to accept the NWMC roadway crack-sealing bid from Behm Pavement in an amount not to exceed $51,610. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT ANY OTHER BUSINESS Village Manager Janonis noted the upcoming Lions Club carnival, July 2-5, and the Farmers Market at the train station parking lot on Sundays through October. Traffic Engineer Matt Lawrie, at the request of Trustee Hoefert, provided an update on the traffic signal situation downtown. Mr. Lawrie indicated that he is communicating with IDOT in trying to get the signals coordinated so as to prevent vehicles from being stacked, creating safety hazards. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to adjourn the June 17, 2003 Village Board meeting, at 8:20 p.m. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None Velma W. 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