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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/2003 VB minutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT November 4, 2003 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: Trustee Corcoran PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Zadel led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION MINUTES INVOCATION Trustee Wilks gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the official minutes of the regular Village Board meeting held October 21, 2003. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Farley, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron Nays: None Abstain: Wilks, Zadel Absent: Corcoran BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated the next item on the agenda, "VI. APPROVE BILLS", end other business items noted by an asterisk, would be considered as "IX. CONSENT AGENDA.' MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Farley presented a proclamation to Director of Community Development William Cooney, for "VVorld Town Planning Day," November 8, 2003. Melanie Kamen, Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission member, was presented with a proclamation acknowledging "National French Week," November 5-11, 2003. Jeffrey Wulbecker, Village Engineer, presented the Board with a plaque, which was awarded to the Village by the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), for exceptional planning and performance in the area of flood control. EMPLOYEE -'--'. RECOGNITION Village Manager Michael Janonis, Director of Finance David Erb, and Community Development Director William Cooney recognized the following employees for their quinquennial anniversaries with the Village (asterisks indicate employees present): Frank Krupa Maureen Carney* Community Dev: Health 20 years Community Dev: Health 5 years Mary Pinchot* Finance Helen Gutowski* Finance Debby Amaro* Finance 5 years 5 years 5 years Velma Lowe* David Strahl* Howard Kleinstein* Village Clerk 15 years Assistant Village Manager 10 years TV Production Coordinator 5 years APPOINTMENT Mayor Farley presented a recommendation for Laurel DiPrima to be appointed to the Downtown Redevelopment Ad Hoc Committee II. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve !he appointment of Laurel Di Prima to the Downtown Redevelopment Ad Hoc Committee II. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA: RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN, RES. 43-03 RES. 44-03 RES. 45-03 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. CONSENT AGENDA Village Manager Michael Janonis requested the withdrawal of "XI. NEW BUSINESS. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE CRIME LABORATORY," stating the need for additional legal consultation. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following Consent Agenda business: 1. Resolution No. 43-03: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED VANTAGECARE RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN (MOUNT PROSPECT FIRE COMMAND PLAN NUMBER 800159) 2. Resolution No. 44-03: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED VANTAGECARE RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN (MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE COMMAND PLAN NUMBER 800191) 3. Resolution No. 45-03: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED VANTAGECARE RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN (FULL-TIME, NON-UNION EMPLOYEES) Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowronl Wilks, Zadel None OLD BUSINESS PZ-35-03 1105 S. BEECHWOOD AMEND CH. 14, EXTERIOR LIGHTING ORD. NO. 5380 OLD BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for a second reading that would grant a Conditional Use permit to allow a circular driveway at 1105 S. Beechwood Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the request by a vote of 7-0. At the request of the petitioner, this case was deferred from both the October 7 and October 21, 2003 Village Board meetings. This case was first discussed at the September 16, 2003 Board meeting, at which time it was noted that the petitioner anticipates having five cars/drivers within the household, creating a parking problem. Board members stressed that this situation does not create a hardship, as defined by Village Code. The petitioner, Oreste Magnelli, made a visual presentation to the Board, but was unsuccessful in presenting a hardship case. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request of case PZ-35-03: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1105 SOUTH BEECHWOOD DRIVE Upon rollcall: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried, request denied. An ordinance was presented for second reading, to amend Chapter 14 (Zoning), Sections 14.314 and 14.2219 of the Village Code, which address outdoor and parking lot lighting. The proposed ordinance would set specific limits on the amount of illumination allowed on residential and business properties throughout the Village. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. Originally scheduled for second reading on October 21, 2003, the ordinance was deferred at the request of staff, to allow for additional research. At this meeting, staff recommended the proposed lighting amendments be modified to exclude the B-5 (Central Commercial) and B-5C (Central Commercial Core) zoning districts from the illumination level restrictions at property lines, except along property lines that abut another zoning district. There was extensive discussion relative to the length of time allowed for compliance, with suggestions ranging from January 1,2005, as stated in the proposed ordinance, to 2010. It was agreed that all property owners must be in compliance by January 1,2006. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5380, as amended in Sections 14.2219.B and 14.314.G to reflect a January 1, 2006 deadline for compliance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, WilkSl Zadel None NEW BUSINESS PZ-39-03 1601-1639 S. BUSSE RD. ORD. NO. 5381 VEHICLE STICKER EXEMPTIONS NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would graht a Conditional Use permit to allow a commercial development at 1601-1639 S. Busse Road. The development would include a bank with five drive-thru lanes, a casual restaurant with one drive-thru lane, and a two-story office building. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the ordinance, with specific conditions, by a vote of 5-0. Architect Todd Schafer, Culver's Restaurant Manager Chuck Martin, Steve Corcoran, Traffic Engineer with Metra Transportation, and Developers Keith Pochter and Dan Wander, from the Pochter Group LTD and Terraco, addressed questions from the Board. Community Development Director Bill Cooney explained that the proposed ordinance would grant preliminary approval for a Planned Unit Development. If approved, the petitioner would then finalize all site plans, elevations and engineering plans and return to the Village Board for final approval of the Planned Unit Development. In essence, the preliminary approval indicates that the Village Board accepts the proposed concept plan, and the final plan will provide all the details necessary to construct the project. 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 Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5381: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601-1639 SOUTH BUSSE ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None Trustee Hoefert left the meeting room at this time. A first reading was conducted for an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Village Code, by establishing a new category of individuals exempt from purchasing vehicle stickers, and deleting the current vehicle storage provision. The proposed ordinance would exempt active U.S. military personnel stationed outside the state of Illinois, whose vehicle is with them outside the state, or whose vehicle is in full time storage due to their military deployment. The ordinance would also delete the existing provision that rules if a vehicle is in storage, a resident is not required to purchase a vehicle sticker until the vehicle is removed from storage. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstoder, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Hoefert ORD. NO. 5382 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5382: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE VILLAGE cODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Hoefert PUBLIC HEARING, MPPD DEFER CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION Trustee Hoefert returned to the meeting. At 9:04 p.m., Mayor Farley called a Public Hearing to consider.the use of a $12,524 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to purchase technology or equipment directly related to basic law enforcement functions, for the Mount Prospect Police Department. Police Commander Michael Semkiu explained that the award would be granted over a two-year period, with the Village contributing $1,392, and would be used for the purchase of six laptop computer workstations for six investigators. With there being no comments from the audience, the hearing was closed at 9:11 p.m. The next business item, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE CRIME LABORATORY," was listed as a Consent Agenda item, but was removed from that status earlier in the meeting, at the request of the Village Manager. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to defer the above resolution to the December 2, 2003 meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None This resolution will be considered at the December 2, 2003 Village Board meeting. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT BID RESULTS, WELLER CREEKTREE REMOVAL ARBOR GREEN, LTD. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT The following bid results were received for the 2003 Weller Creek cleaning/tree trimming/ tree removal project: PRICE PER 50-FOOT SEGMENT BIDDER OF WELLER CREEK Arbor Green, Ltd. $ 736.84 Kramer Tree Experts 898.00 B. Haney and Sons 1794.00 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to concur with the recommendation of staff to award the 2003 Weller Creek cleaning/tree trimming/tree removal contract to the lowest qualified bidder, Arbor Green, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $42,600. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel None