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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 1/20/04 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT c POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR MINUTES OF THE REGU.LAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT January 20, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7: 1 0 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mount Prospect Police Department Honor Guard presented the Posting of Colors, after which Trustee Corcoran led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee Zadel gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 6, 2003. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" noted by an asterisk, as well as all items further listed in that manner, would be considered with one vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA" MAYOR'S REPORT Police Chief Richard Eddington, assisted by Deputy Chief of Operations John Dahlberg and Mayor Farley, presented the following employees: . POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Investigator Jack Brogan . RUNNERS-UP: Tactical Officer Ryan Kane Officer Steve Burrell Officer Anthony Addante DUI ENFORCEMENT RECOGNITION DRUG ENFORCEMENT RECOGNITION APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BILLS FINANCIAL REPORT RES. 2-04 RES. 3-04 RES. 4-04 . Illinois Department of Transportation recognition for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement to Officer David Zboril Officer Mark Weger Officer Mike Landeweer Officer Tom Hoskinson Each officer received a plaque, with the exception of Officer Kane, who was on assignment and unable to attend the meeting. Village Manager Michael Janonis, on behalf of the Village, presented Investigator Brogan with a monetary award, as is standard practice. Master Sgt. Steve Klein, representing the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team presented a plaque to Police Officer Cheryl Specht, in appreciation of her assistance in drug enforcement in Oswego and Yorkville, over a six-month period in 2003. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Farley made the following recommendations for commission appointments: Community Relations Commission Rosario A Schultz Replaces Judith Muniz, term to expire May, 2005 Youth Commission Derek Steinweg River Trails 6th grader, term to expire June, 2005. Mayor Farley welcomed Alex Hoefert, Boy Scout and son of Trustee Hoefert. Alex was attending the meeting to fulfill the requirements necessary for his Merit Badge. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the following business items: 1. 2. 3. Bills, dated January 1-14, 2004; Financial Report, January 1-December 31,2003 Resolution No. 2-04: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 30-00 SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Resolution No. 3-04: A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE ($1,195,000 MFT funds) Resolution No. 4-04: A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE ($933,820 MFT funds). 4. 5. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. 2 OLD BUSINESS PZ-46-03 321 E. RAND RD. ORD. 5405 DEFER ORDINANCE (SHOPPING CARTS) WE-GO TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS STREET WIDTH OLD BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for second reading to rezone property at 321 E. Rand Road, from R-1 (Single Family) to R-2 (Attached Single Family) to allow the construction of a 4- unit townhouse development. This request came with a positive recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0). Director of Community Development William Cooney addressed items the Board was concerned about. He stated that the petitioner could construct patios larger than those initially planned. Questions had been raised about providing storage sheds, however, Mr. Cooney indicated that sheds had not been required in other developments of this nature. At the January 6, 2004 meeting, there was discussion about possibly widening Highland Street; Mr. Cooney stated that actions could be taken in the future and an ordinance presented that would allow for such. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5405: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 321 EAST RAND ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Staff requested deferral of the next item of business, 2nd reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS), ARTICLE XXI, OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE, to the February 3, 2004 meeting. The ordinance outlines policy, procedures, and penalties for the collection of abandoned shopping carts. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to defer the above ordinance to the February 3, 2004 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. The Board considered the following improvements to We-Go Trail, between Lincoln Street and Shabonee Trail, which were recommended by the Safety Commission: . construct a 24' wide asphalt pavement . install curb and gutter on the west side of the street . not install sidewalk on the west side of the street . allow parking on both sides of the street In addition to the above improvements, an ordinance was presented to reduce the speed limit on We-Go Trail, from 30 mph to 25 mph, between Lincoln Street and Shabonee Trail. Each trustee stated his/her position on each of the four points, or recommendations, after which votes were taken on each one. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission to construct a 24-foot (24') wide asphalt pavement. 3 STREET WIDTH CURB & GUTTERS SIDEWALK PARKING PARKING Upon roll call: Motion failed. Ayes: Corcoran, Skowron, Farley Nays: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Zadel Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to construct a nineteen-foot (19') wide asphalt pavement. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Zadel Nays: Corcoran, Skowron, Farley Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission to install curb and gutters on the west side of We-Go Trail. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel, Farley Nays: None Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission NOT to install sidewalk on the west side of We-Go Trail. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Zadel, Farley Nays: Skowron Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission to allow parking on both sides of We-Go Trail. Upon roll call: Motion failed. Ayes: None Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel, Farley Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to allow parking on the east side only, of We-Go Trail. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Zadel, Farley Nays: None Village Manager Michael Janonis noted that an ordinance would be required to amend the Village Code, to restrict parking on the west side of We-Trail, and asked Board members to consider the deferral of the ordinance presented at this meeting which would reduce the speed limit on We-Go Trail, and consider both ordinances at the February 3 meeting. 4 DEFER ORDINANCE (REDUCE WE-GO SPEED LIMIT) NEW BUSINESS AMEND CHAPTERS 11 & 23, MASSAGE THERAPISTS ORD.5406 VI LLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT ANY OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION Resident Louis Leone, and Lou Ennesser (Mt. Prospect Park District) stated their opposition to the possible widening of We-Go Trail. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to defer the second reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Nobles, spokesman for homeowners in the area, also expressed his appreciation for the manner in which the Village Board has worked with the residents on the We-Go Trail improvements. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading to amend Chapter 11 and Chapter 23 of the Village Code, by deleting information regarding local licensing of massage therapists, as the State of Illinois recently began regulating this licensing. The ordinance also transfers remaining information relative to massage therapists, to Chapter 23 of the Code. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5406: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 AND CHAPTER 23 OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the planned annual Celestial Celebration, scheduled for February 7,2004, and advised anyone interested to contact the Village's Public Information Officer. ANY OTHER BUSINESS There was no discussion. CLOSED SESSION At 8:47 p.m., Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to recess, and reconvene 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; and 5 RECONVENE ADJOURNMENT 1:IWINIMINUTESIJan 20. 2004.doc DISPOSE OF PROPERTY 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (6) - The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. RECONVENE The Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:36 p.m. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the Closed Session minutes of December 16,2003; the motion was unanimously approved. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the Closed Session minutes of January 6, 2004; the motion was unanimously approved. There was general discussion regarding a potential topic of discussion for the January 27, 2004 Committee of the Whole meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk 6