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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/1997 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT August 5, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:38 PM. ,.--.. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald "Skip" Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Daniel Nocchi Absent: Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Farley. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved APPROVE to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the MINUTES Mayor and Board of Trustees held July 15, 1997. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to APPROVE BILLS approve the following list of bills: General Fund $1,419,916 Refuse Disposal Fund 260,874 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 3,688 Community Development Block Grant Fund 19,995 Debt Service Fund Capital Improvement Fund 44,083 Downtown Redev Construction Fund Police & Fire Building Construction Flood Control Construction Fund 240,877 Street Improvement Construction Fund Water & Sewer Fund 424,226 Parking System Revenue Fund 2,653 Risk Management Fund 99,075 Vehicle Replacement Fund 4,669 '"'" Vehicle Maintenance Fund 69,603 Computer Replacement Fund 7,290 Flexcomp Trust Fund 14,827 Escrow Deposit Fund 332,764 Police Pension Fund 76,314 Fire Pension Fund 86,377 Benefit Trust Fund 2,693 $3,118,863 Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT GOVERNER'S Bob Roels, Environmental Health Coordinator, and April HOMETOWN Foley, Social Worker, recognized 26 individuals for their AWARD efforts, with the VISIONS Committee, in addressing crime, improving housing, and focusing on family issues. As a result of their involvement, the Village was awarded the 1997 Governer's Hometown Award at a reception in Springfield on June 12; Nancy Morgan, April Foley, and Nina Persino, all from the Human Services department, Ross Rowe, Cable Production Coordinator, and Diane Sluga, Environmental Health Inspector attended the Ceremony and presented a plaque to Mayor Farley for the Village. CITIZEN Deputy Fire Chief, Mike Figolah, presented a plaque to RECOGNITION: Marquez Vasques, a Mount Prospect resident, who MARQUEZ VASQUES entered a burning home on June 18, and alerted the fire department in time to save the life of the 94 year old occupant, Frank Chvojcsek. Mr. Chvojcsek's sons, Frank and Mike Chvojcsek also expressed their appreciation to Mr. Vasques and presented him with a monetary reward. PIC Mayor Farley, with the assistance of Mary Pepperl, SCHOLARSHIP representing the Private Industry Council, presented $500 college scholarships to Lisa and Angela Viggiano. Both recipients plan to further their education at Harper College in Palatine, using these donations from the Village and Mount Prospect businesses. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Farley read a Proclamation declaring the month of SCHOOL'S OPEN August as ISchool's Open Safety Month" and asked the SAFETY MONTH residents be extra cautious in areas where there are children going to and from schools. COMMUNITY Mayor Farley proclaimed September 6, 1997 as Community PAINT-A-THON Paint-A-Thon Day, when various corporations and invididuals DAY, SEPTEMBER 6 provide supplies and services to paint homes of elderly and physically challenged homeowners in the community. APPOINTMENTS No appointments were made at this meeting. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None OLD BUSINESS X~PRESS-O ZBA 15-97, 199 W. Rand Road INTERNATIONAL An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would COFFEE grant a Conditional Use for a drive-thru facility for a specialty coffee shop. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting the request by a vote of 7-0. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Page 2 - August 5, 1997 Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corooran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for ORD. NO. passage of Ordinance No. 4879 4879 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 199 WEST RAND ROAD Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 11-97, Mid-City Bank, 15 East Prospect Avenue MID-CITY This case was deferred to the August 19th meeting. BANK A request was made by Mr. John Eitering, President of the new MOUNT Mount Prospect National Bank, for Village Board approval for a PROSPECT temporary banking structure at the Central Plaza Shopping Center, NATIONAL at the southwest corner of Henry and Main Streets. Mike Blue, BANK Deputy Director of Community Development, explained that a banking facility is allowed in the B-5 district, however, Zoning Board of Appeals approval is required in this case, as the petitioner plans to have drive-thru windows. The petitioner is scheduled for a ZBA hearing on August 14, but requested approval for the temporary structure to allow him to proceed with his plans, contigent upon the Village approving the drive-thru facility. Staff recommended approval of the request subject to these conditions: 1. The temporary structure should remain for no longer than one year from the date of Village Board approval; 2. The drive-thru lanes should not be installed on the temporary structure until final approval is granted for the Conditional Use for the drive-thru bank facility; and 3.All building and fire codes must be followed in the construction of the structure. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to grant approval for a temporary structure for Mount Prospect National Bank, with the above conditions. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, 'Nocchi, Lohrstorfer Nays: None Motion carried. A Public Hearing was called at 8:11 PM to consider the request made by PUBLIC Metro Checker Cab Company of Des Plaines, for a business license. HEARING Page 3- August5,1997 METRO Mr. Mike Kowal, Metro Checker President, stated that he is CHECKER CAB licensed in Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, and Des Plaines and, with a fleet of of 15 cabs frequently passing through Mount Prospect, he would like to be able to serve the Village as well. He addressed several concerns of the Board members including vehicle insurance and inspections, and stated that he is not affiliated with any other cab company. Trustee Hoefert called attention to the Village Code restrictions against parking commercial vehicles in residential areas, and stressed to Mr. Kowal the importance of his observing that policy. Trustee Nocchi asked for clarification regarding Mr. Kowal's obligations to the Village in the event of an ownership change. David Strahl, Assistant Village Manager, stated that any pending ownership change of five percent (5%) or more must be reported to the Village within 30 days prior to the change. Trustee Clowes asked if there was any affiliation with a Rosemont cab company, Metro Cab. Mr. Kowal again stated that he is in no way affiliated with any other company. Mayor Farley asked that the following go on record: 1. That Staff has determined that additional taxicab service is needed; 2. That the applicant is fit, willling, and able to properly perform such service; and 3. That the applicant will conform to all provisions of the Village Code as they relate to public passenger vehicle licensing, ownership, and operation. Trustee CIowes inquired about the financing of Metro Checker Cab; Mr. Kowal stated that his finance company has no affiliation with any other cab companies in Park Ridge or Rosemont. Mayor Farley declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:22 PM. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to authorize Staff to process the license application submitted by Metro Checker Cab Company providing that all information received is accurate. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - August 5, 1997 The following recommendations for approval were made YIELD: by the Safety Commission: WILLE & EVER- 1. Installation of 2-way YIELD signs on Wille Street at GREEN Evergreen Avenue Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocohi Nays: None Motion carried. 2. Installation of 2-way YIELD signs on Thayer Street at Marcella YIELD: Road THAYER & MARCELLA Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corceran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. The Safety Commission recommended denial of the request YIELD: by a resident for the installation of 4-way STOP signs at Pine PINE & Street and Sha-Bonee Trail. SHA-BONEE Trustee Corceran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to concur with the Safety Commission's recommendation for denial of this request. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocohi Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance authorizing the installation of 2-way YIELD signs at the intersections of Wille and Evergreen, and Thayer at Marcella will be presented for first reading at the August 19 Village Board meeting. Brian Caputo, Director of Finance, presented the Comprehensive COMPRE- Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1996. HENSIVE He pointed out several funds which were under budget at year's end, FINANCIAL indicating that 1996 was a stable year for the Village. REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1996. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. Page 5 - August 5, 1997 Trustee Hoefert congratulated Mr. Caputo on the progress he has made during his first year as Director of Finance for the Village. DETENTION Assistant Village Manager, David Strahl presented a request to POND accept a proposal for a detention pond capacity study within the STUDY Kensington Center for Business. Camp Dresser & McKee Engineering Firm conducted a study, in 1992, of the condition of retention ponds in-Kensington Center, As a result of this study, several repairs were made, however, as the business center has grown, there is a concern by our Public Works staff that there might not be existing capaCity to complete the number of projects that could eventually develop. Staff requested the amount of $22,513 for Camp Dresser & McKee to provide these services. CAMP Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to DRESSER accept the proposal in an amount not-to-exceed $22,513 & MCKEE for Camp Dresser & McKee to provide engineering services at the Kensington Business Center. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion cerried. DISPOSE OF An Ordinance was presented for first reading to authorize the AERIAL TRUCK sale of a 1985 GMC aerial truck owned by the Public Works department. Sealed bids will be opened on August 26, with bid results being presented at the September 2 Village Board meeting. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon ro cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for NO. 4880 passage of Ordinance No. 4880 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. Page 6 - August 5, 1997 Glen Andler, Director of Public Works, informed the Board that RECYCLING the Village is negotiating with ARC Disposal Company to settle FEES: ARC a dispute involving recycling revenues. DISPOSAL ARC and the Village originally entered into a contract, agreeing to a 50\50 revenue split. The ARC Recycling Center closed on June 30, 1996; they did secure a market for the Village's recyclables, but informed the Village that any further revenue generated from the program would be used to offset processing fees. Mr. Andler, with Lisa Angell, Solid Waste Coordinator, presented a portion of the contract that indicates that ARC is in violation of the contract by assessing processing fees in excess of the monthly service fee. To bring this matter to resolution, the Mount Mount Prospect Solid Waste Commission, with Staff's concurrence, recomends the following: In accordance the terms and conditions of the solid waste contract: 1. Compensation for past due recycling revenue shall be calculated at the lower recycling monthly fee which allows the contractor to keep all revenue. The lower rates shall be retroactive to the date on which ARC ceased to comply with the 50~50 revenue split, May 1, 1996 through July 31, 1997. Payment due the Village for the cost difference is $37,253.71. 2. Effective August 1, 1997 the compensation for single and multi- family recycling services shall be based on the lower fee schedule that does not include a 50~50 split in revenue; the contractor keeps all revenues. Mr. Andler also informed the Board that ARC is requesting route changes in the curbside collection program. Staff and the Solid Waste Commission have approved this proposal, however, ARC will be held responsible for notifying all affected residents with door hangers, as well as the printing and distribution of letters and new brochures for all residents. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Solid Waste Commission to allow Staff to proceed with enforcement of the provisions of the contract by adjusting the recycling fee, and to allow ARC to make necessary route changes. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant Village Manager, David Strahl reminded the Board and viewers COFFEE that the Coffee With Council would be held on Saturday, August 9, at W/COUNCIL the Village Hall. Mr. Strahl also announced that our Government Access Channel 6 will CHANNEL be switched, by TCI, to Channel 17, effective September 8. 17 Trustees Hoefert, Clowes, and Nocchi expressed their dissatisfaction with this action by TCI, and inquired about notification of this change to Mount Prospect residents. Page 7 - August 5, 1997 Mr. Strahl stated that TCI will be financially responsible for any logo changes and public awareness efforts. Trustee Hoefert invited the public to the annual Antique Auto Show, AUTO sponsored by the Mount Prospect Historical Society. The show was SHOW scheduled for Sunday, August 10, at First Chicago NBD Bank. He also announced that the Mount Prospect Kiwanis Club's annual PANCAKE pancake breakfast would be held that same day, in the morning, at BREAKFAST the same location. Trustee Clowes acknowledged the Village departments that were SUMMER involved in the "Summer Bash" the previous week at Euclid School. BASH Trustee Nocchi presented the idea of using the Government Access WELCOME Channel 17 to recognize and welcome new businesses to the Village; NEW he emphasized that these are not to be commercials, rather to make BUSINESS residents aware of these businesses, their services, and hours. This idea was received well by other Board members. Trustee Nocchi also asked the Board to consider the possiblity of HOLIDAY having each Board member appear with his/her family on Channel 17 GREETINGS to extend holiday greetings during the Christmas season. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to go into SESSION Closed Session for the purpose of considering Litigation 51LCS 120/2 (c) (11), and Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1). Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. The Board went into Closed Session at 9:15 PM. Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 10:10 PM. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Clowes Trustee Corcoran Trustee Hoefert Trustee Lohrstorfer Trustee Nocchi Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the minutes of the Closed Session held April 2, 1997. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert Nays: None Abstain: Lohrstorfer, Nocchi (Were not sworn in until May, 1997) Motion carried. Page 8- August5,1997 rustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve the minutes of the Closed Sessions held June 10, 1997 and July 15, 1997. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Absent: Hoefert Motion carried. The Village Board authorized Staff to execute a settlement LEGAL agreement in the case of Bustamante vs. the Village of SETTLE- Mount Prospect. MENT ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 PM. Deputy Village Clerk Page 9- August 5,1997