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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/07/2003 VB minutesCALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT October 7, 2003 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee lrvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Hoefert led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION MINUTES INVOCATION Mayor Farley gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on September 15 was deferred; they will be presented for approval at the October 21,2003 Village Board meeting. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of Board members hetd September 23, 2003. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Lohrstorfer BILLS APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated the next item on the agenda, "VI. APPROVE BILLS", noted by an asterisk indicating that it was a Consent Agenda item, would be considered at this time, as it was the only Consent Agenda business item listed. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the bills dated September 30, 2003. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None MAYOR'S REPORT MAYOR'S Mayor Farley read the following proclamations: REPORT EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINT- MENTS PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, October 2003; INTERNATIONAL HISPANIC/LATINO MENTAL HEALTH WEEK, October 6-13, 2003; FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, October 5-11,2003, presented to Mount Prospect Fire Chief Michael Figolah; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, October 2003; NATIONAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY, October t0, 2003. Police Chief Richard Eddington recognized the following Police Department employees for their quinquennial anniversaries with the Village (asterisks indicate employees present): Richard L. Draffone* 25 years of service Kenneth R. Lee* 25 Michael J. Semkiu* 20 Allen J. Wilcox 20 Robert Riordan 20 Mark W. Recker 15 Robert Smith 15 Craig D. Charak 15 Steve Burrell* 10 Robert Etchingham 10 Michael Jolie 10 Mark McGuffin 10 Lee Schaps* 10 Joseph Morel 10 Lawrence E. Rosenbarski 05 Ralph M. Evans 05 Brian Floyd 05 Timothy Griffin* 05 Margaret M. Evans 05 Brian Sampson* 05 Lori Leahy, Crossing Guard 05 Andrea Schmidt, Crossing Guard 05 Carol Blondell, Crossing Guard 05 Frank Raus 05 Thomas Hoskinson 05 Ryan Kane 05 Michael Meister 05 Mayor Farley requested the next business item on the agenda, that of appointing a designated Mayor Pro Tern, be deferred to the October 21 Village Board meeting. The following individuals were recommended for appointment to the newly established Downtown Redevelopment Ad Hoc Committee, Phase Ih David Lindgren George K. Busse Tom Zander Jackie Hinaber Tom Lowe Jim Uszler Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the appointment of the aforementioned residents to the Downtown Redevelopment Ad Hoc Committee, Phase II. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None CITIZENS TO BE HEARD COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA The only Consent Agenda item of business (Bills) was approved earlier in the meeting. OLD BUSINESS PZ-32-03 902 SUMAC LANE PZ-35-03 '1'105 S. BEECHWOOD DRIVE NEW BUSINESS PZ-40-03 102 N. FAIRVIEW AVENUE OLD BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for second reading to grant a Variation to locate a shed within the required setback at 902 Sumac Lane, with Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations of 7-0 for approval. Community Development Director William Cooney stated the petitioner had requested withdrawal of the request. An ordinance was presented for second reading to grant a Conditional Use permit for a circular driveway at 1105 S. Beechwood Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission had voted 7-0 to deny the petitioner's request. Mr. Cooney stated the petitioner's desire to have the case deferred to the October 21 meeting, due to family matters. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to defer PZ-35-03 to the October 21, 2003 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading to allow the construction of an unenclosed porch encroaching within the required front yard setback at 102 N. Fairview Avenue, This request was recommended for approval (7-0). by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Petitioner, Susan Knee satisfactorily addressed questions relative to the construction having already begun, indicating that the porch addition was not of the original plans, which were to add on a second floor and a rear addition. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Witks, Zadel None ORD. N©. 5376 Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5376: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 102 NORTH FAIRVlEW AVENUE PZ-13-03 AMEND CH. 14, OUTDOOR LIGHTING AMEND CH. 18, PARKING RESTRICTIONS ORD. NO. 5377 AMEND CH. 18, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None An ordinance was presented for first reading to amend Sections 14.314 and 14.2219 of Chapter 14 (Zoning) of the Village Code, to address outdoor lighting. If approved, the amendments would result in the creation of a new section, "14.314, Outdoor Lighting Regulations." Board members had several concerns relative to the proposed regulations' impact on residential properties. Staff suggested visiting some Village-owned properties and Board members' homes, to assess the lighting situations there. This ordinance will be presented for second reading at the October 21, 2003, at which time staff will present their findings. Project Engineer Matt Lawrie presented an ordinance amending Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code by approving parking restrictions for sections of Dale Avenue, Oak Avenue, and MacArthur Boulevard, near PrOspect High School. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, 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 Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5377: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None An ordinance was considered which would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code by restricting the operation of motorized skateboards (scooters) on public or private streets, or On any public property within the Village. 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 4 ORD. NO. 5378 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5378: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER (TRAFFIC) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadet Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT BID RESULTS: SEWER REHABILITATION INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES STATUS REPORT VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT The following bid results were presented for the 2003 sewer rehabilitation utilizing the cured-in-place pipe method: BIDDER AMOUNT Insituform Technologies $319,244 Visu-Sewer 334,755 George Kennedy 447,505 This year's rehab program will affect portions of N. Main Street, S. Emerson Street, S Louis Street, S. William Street, S. Elmhurst Road, and Cherrywood Drive. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to accept the lowest qualified bid from Insituform Technologies, of Lemont, Illinois, at a cost of $319,244. Upon roil call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None The following information was disseminated as a status report: Police Chief Eddington and Deputy Chief Dahlberg exhibited a $3500 laser radar gun, which was won by the Department in a recent raffle, as part of the "Click it or Ticket" program; October 11, 2003: Coffee with Council, Village Hall; October 18: Welcome New Residents event, Lions Park School; Week of October 26: Sister Cities & Community Band will host Sevres' France band, and a turkey dinner, to acquaint the French visitors with our Thanksgiving custom. Waste haulers' strike wilt affect 13,300 single-family homes, and 85 multi-family homes within the Village; February 7, 2004: Annual Shining Star awards dinner dance; nomination forms are available. OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Wilks stated that there was discussion about the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tern among Board members prior to this meeting, and that she was not consulted. She further stated that she would not be present for the October 21, 2003 meeting, which is the deferred date for this appointment. LOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION At 8:31 p.m., Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to convene in Closed Session, to discuss the following: PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)- The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) - Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes or employees. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. RECONVENE RECONVENE The Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:09 p.m. There was a brief discussion regarding the streetscape information that was distributed for review prior to the meeting on October 14. There was also discussion regarding the selection process for selecting a Mayor Pro Tern. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Village Clerk I:\WIN\MINUTES\Oct 7, 2003.doc