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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 2/17/04 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MAYOR PRO TEM PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT February 17, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Village Clerk Velma Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Michael Zadel Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Corcoran In the absence of the Mayor, Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, nominated Trustee Wilks as Mayor Pro Tem. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Hoefert led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 3, 2004. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Wilks Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS Mayor Pro Tem Wilks 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 Mayor Pro Tem Wilks read proclamations recognizing February as American Heart Month and Black History Month. APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BILLS, FINANCIAL REPORT RES. 8-04, CLOSED SESSION MINUTES RES. 10-04, 115 S. BUSSE RD RES. 11-04, 303-305 DOUGLAS AVE SHADE TREES CONTRACT OLD BUSINESS CH.23, SHOPPING CARTS ORD.5413 APPOINTMENTS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD John Korn, 301 N. William Street, referred to minutes from the December 11, 2003 meeting of the Downtown Development Ad Hoc Committee, as he informed Board members that he opposes a proposed 6-story building to be built on property where the Village Hall currently sits; this property has been purchased by Norwood Builders, as a new Village Hall is under construction. He also referred to recent discussions of a park being constructed on the parcel at the southeast corner of Central Road and Emerson Street, stating his preference to constructing such park on the south end of that block. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Bills, dated February 1-11, 2004; 2. Financial Report, dated January 1-January 31, 2004; 3. Resolution No. 8-04: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES; Resolution No. 10-04: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 115 SOUTH BUSSE ROAD; Resolution No. 11-04: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 303 AND 305 DOUGLAS AVENUE; Request for Board approval to award contracts for the furnishing and planting of shade trees to Arthur Weiler, Inc, KGI Landscaping Company, ReiDesigne Landscape Contractors, Mike Greco Landscaping and San Fillippo Landscaping, with the total expenditures for all purchases not to exceed $54,105.00. 4. 5. 6. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS The Board held a second reading of an ordinance detailing policy, procedures, and penalties for the collection of abandoned shopping carts. This ordinance was deferred from the February 3 meeting to allow Staff to meet with local business owners/management after sending written notification of the proposed policies. Village Manager Michael Janonis and Solid Waste Coordinator Lisa Angell reported that although the number of replies was less than hoped for, the proposed ordinance appears to have been well received by store owners, and that they expect compliance from the business community. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5413: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS), ARTICLE XXI, OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. 2 PZ-03-04 501 db DRIVE ORD.5414 NEW BUSINESS CH.9, USE OF WELLS ORD.5415 LEASE AGREEMENT, TUCCIO'S TRACKSIDE RES. 9-04 An ordinance was presented for second reading to amend Ordinance No. 5363 (8/19/03) which granted a Conditional Use permit for a community center at 501 db Drive (Niagara Educational Services). The ordinance would increase the number of guest rooms from 7 to 16, and would allow increased hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. - midnight Monday through Saturday, and 6:00 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Sundays. At their January 22 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, with conditions, of the Conditional Use amendments by a vote of 4-3. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5414: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5363 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 db DRIVE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 9, Section 9.413 of the Village Code by addressing the use of private wells for potable water. The ordinance retains the objectives of the Village's current regulations, yet satisfies requirements of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5415: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.413 "USE OF WELLS," PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS, OR BY ANY OTHER METHOD Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. The Board considered a resolution the authorize a five-year lease agreement between the Village and JJAAT Enterprises (Tuccio's Italian Restaurant), for the operation of a restaurant, Tuccio's Trackside, during morning and early evening hours at the downtown Union Pacific commuter station. Tuccio's owners, John Messina and Tom Rose, satisfactorily addressed questions from Board members relative to the menu, hours of operation, and remodeling. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Resolution No. 9-04: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND JJAAT ENTERPRISES (TUCCIO'S TRACKSIDE RESTAURANT) 3 . , VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM, SCANTRON CORP. ANY OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION CANCELLED ADJOURNMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT The Board received a request from the Police Department to waive the bid process and purchase a document scanning and data collection system for the Department. The collection, and analysis, of certain data is now required by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve waiving of the bid process for the purchase of a document scanning and data collection system for the Police Department, from the Scantron Corporation for an amount of $61 ,064.04. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Janonis had nothing to forward as a status report. ANY OTHER BUSINESS There was no discussion. CLOSED SESSION Mr. Janonis stated that there would be no Closed Session, as was listed on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT At 7:39 p.m., Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk 1:\WIN\MINUTES\Feb 17. 2004.doc 4