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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 9/2/03CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT September 2, 2003 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorrer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Trustee Timothy Corcoran (arrived Gate) PLEDGE . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Wilks led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Zadel gave the invocation. Trustee Corcoran arrived at this time. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular Village Board meeting held August 19, 2003. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Hoefert BILLS APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated the next item on the agenda, "VI. APPROVE BILLS", noted by an asterisk, would be considered as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT JOHN MCNAMARA AWARD SEPT. 11, 2001 RESOLUTION MAYOR'S REPORT Tom Zander, Mount Prospect Sunrise Rotary President, presented the 2003 John McNamara award to Lil and Leo Flores, co-chairs of the Mount Prospect Special Events Commission. John McNamara was a Rotary founder and one of the first presidents, and the award honors residents that are making a positive impact on the community. Mayor Farley read proclamations recognizing September 2003 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and United Way Month. Mayor Farley read a resolution in commemoration of September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center, in New York, was destroyed by terrorists. RES. NO. 39-03 Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Resolution No. 39-03: CH. 13, NEW PUSAN RESTAU RANT ORD. NO. 5366 SAFETY COMMISSION APPOINTMENT A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Comoran, Farley, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by increasing the number of Class "R" (Restaurant only) liquor licenses by one for New Pusan Restaurant, 1144 S. Elmhurst Road. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5366: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Mayor Farley recommended the appointment of Susan Arndt to complete the Safety Commission term of LeRoy Beening, whose term would have expired in 2005. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the appointment of Susan Arndt to the Mount Prospect Safety Commission, term to expire in May, 2005. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BILLS COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Bob McKillop, stated his opposition to possible future changes to the Village Seal or the Fire Department symbol, the Maltese cross. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the following business item under the consent agenda: Upon roll call: Motion carried. Bills, dated August 27, 2003 Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None OLD BUSINESS PZ-18-03 420 N. FAIRVIEW CH. 25, LANDLORD & TENANT OBLIGATIONS ORD. NO. 5367 OLD BUSINESS An ordinance, deferred from the August 5 and August 19 meetings, was presented for second reading. The ordinance would grant a Variation for the construction of a patio, and an encroachment resulting in a three-foot (3') exterior side yard at 420 North Fairview Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission had voted 4-0 to approve the request, subject to the petitioner installing bushes at a height of no less than three-feet (3') along the exterior property line. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5367: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 420 NORTH FAIRVIEW AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion failed. Farley, Lohrstorfer, Zadel Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks An ordinance was presented for second reading to establish joint and several liability between landlords and tenants for obligations incurred with the Village. Trustee Wiiks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5367: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (THE VILLAGE CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Trustee Hoefert left the meeting room. NEW BUSINESS VACATE PROPERTY, SUNSET ROAD & EDGEWOOD LANE ORD. NO. 5368 NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading to allow the vacation and sale ($50,000) of property at the corner of Sunset Road and Edgewood Lane. Property owners at 809 and 901 S. Edgewood Lane initiated the transaction for the west half of the Sunset Road right-of-way between Edgewood Lane and Robert Drive. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Hoefert Trustee Hoefert returned at this time. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5368: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY (PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY) OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AT THE CORNER OF SUNSET ROAD AND EDGEWOOD LANE AND APPROVING ITS SALE 3 PLAT OF VACATION RES. NO. 40-03 CH. 18, INCREASE PARKING FEES CH. 11, INCREASE RAFFLE LIMIT ORD. NO. 5369 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None In conjunction with the above ordinance for the vacation of property, a resolution was presented to approve the plat of vacation for the subject property. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution No. 40-03: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAT OF VACATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY (PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY) OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AT THE CORNER OF SUNSET ROAD AND EDGEWOOD LANE Upon roll call:. Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Comoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None An ordinance was presented for'first reading, which would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code by increasing the fees for municipal parking. Currently the cost is $1.00 for daily parking, and the proposed ordinance would raise it to $1.50. The parking fee ordinance will presented for second reading on September 16, 2003. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would raise the legal limit for raffle prizes awarded by not-for-profit organizations. The proposed ordinance would raise the limit from $25,000 to $50,000, and the cost limit of an individual raffle ticket would be increased from $200 to $250. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5369: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-DIVISION I (BONDS, SALARIES, INSURANCE AND MISCELLANEOUS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Comoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT The Board considered a request to enter into a contract with Swiderski Electronics for design/build services for the audio/visual components at the new Village Ha~l, currently under construction. Assistant Village Manager explained in a memo that two Requests for Proposals were received, that of MCSi and Swiderski. The response from MCSi was incomplete and the company has filed for bankruptcy reorganization, leaving the Village with only the proposal from Swiderski. 4 ORENSIC MAPPING SYSTEM KARACOMPANY, INC. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve a contract with Swiderski Electronics for the audio/visual components for the new Village Hall in an amount not to exceed $36,230. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None The Board considered a request from the Police Department to waive the bid process to purchase a forensic mapping system, for use in crime and accident investigations. It was explained that the Kara Company is the sole distributor of the Leica Geosystems FMS 307 Total Station in the United States, and this particular system is the only one that meets all of our Department's needs. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the bid process and approve the purchase of a Leica Geosystems FMS 307 Total Station forensic mapping system for Kara Company, Inc., Countryside, IL, at a total cost not to exceed $17,139. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Wilks invited everyone to attend an art show, sponsored by the Des Plaines Art Guild, later this month. She also passed on a compliment from a resident who recently expressed her satisfaction with the work of the Village Board. Village Manager Michael Janonis invited everyone to the upcoming September 11 memorial ceremony at the Mount Prospect Public Safety Building. RECONVENE ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION Mayor Farley stated that in addition to the business item, Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2), thera would be discussion of Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11). At 8:24 p.m., Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to meet in Closed Session. RECONVENE The Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:07 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 9:08 p.m., the September 2, 2003 Village Board meeting was adjourned. Velma W. Lowe, Village Clerk I:\WIN\MIN UTES\Sept 2,2003,doc