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Home My WebLink About06/17/2014 VB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT June 17, 2014 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m,. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Arlene Juracek Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee Matuszak Trustee Steven Polit Trustee Richard Rogers Absent: Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE OF PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mount Prospect Police Department Honor Guard presented the Posting of Colors, after which Trustee Rogers led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Polit gave the Invocation, MINUTES MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to approve the minutes of the regular Village Board meeting held June 3, 2014. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers Nays: None Motion carried. FINANCIAL MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE BILLS REPORT & Mayor Juracek stated the next item on the agenda, "MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE BILLS APPROVE BILLS" was noted by an asterisk and unless there was a request to remove an item(s), all items further listed in that manner would be considered with one (1) vote as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT MAYOR'S REPORT A. Police Department Appointments Mayor Juracek stated with the retirement of Police Chief Michael Semkiu, Deputy Chief Timothy Janowick would be sworn in as the new Police Chief. In addition to the promotion of Deputy Chief Janowick, Mayor Juracek stated additional police personnel were also being promoted to fill open positions. Village Clerk Lisa Angell administered the oath of office to: Timothy Janowick, Chief of Police Michael Eterno, Deputy Police Chief Timothy Griffin, Deputy Police Chief Edward Szmergalski, Police Commander Board of Fire and Police Board member Chuck Bennett administered the oath of office to: Anthony Lietzow, Police Sergeant Bart Tweedie, Police Sergeant Mayor Juracek and the Village Board congratulated the newly appointed Police Department personnel and their families who were also in attendance. Chief Janowick extended his thanks to the Village Board for their support, his family, retired Chief Semkiu, the members of the Police Department and the Village Manager. Chief Janowick also recognized and thanked the Emerald Society of Chicago Police, which he is a member, for their support and performance at tonight's meeting. 1 of 4 Chief Janowick introduced Reverend Russell Bechtold, Police and Fire Chaplain, who recited a blessing for the newly appointed police personnel and the department. Mayor Juracek called for a five (5) minute recess at 7:30 pm. Mayor Juracek reconvened the June 17, 2014 Village Board meeting at 7:35 pm. Mayor Juracek stated that while the 6:00 p.m. Closed Session Meeting for the discussion of LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) and PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) had been cancelled, there was a need for the Village Board to meet in Closed Session after Other Business for the purpose of discussing of Litigation. [LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) - Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.] There was no objection to the request to add Closed Session to the June 17, 2014 Village Board Meeting Agenda. APPOINTMENT Appointments MAYOR PRO TEM B. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Juracek stated in accordance with the Village Code the election of the new President/Mayor Pro Tem would be conducted. Mayor Juracek provided background information and the procedure for the nomination of Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Juracek moved for the nomination of Trustee John Korn to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the term to run July 1, 2014 — June 30, 2015, Trustee Hoefert seconded the nomination. Mayor Juracek then asked for other nominations. As there were no other nominations, the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem were closed. The nomination of Trustee Korn, as Mayor Pro Tem effective July 1, 2014 — June 30, 2015 was approved by the following vote: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Juracek Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Juracek thanked Trustee Korn for accepting the position of Mayor Pro Tem. , In turn, Trustee Korn thanked the Mayor and Village Board for the opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. APPOINTMENTS C. Appointments Mayor Juracek presented the following appointments for Village Board approval: Citizen Corps Commission Mayor Arlene A. Juracek Term expires December 2016 Police Chief Timothy Janowick Term expires December 2016 Mayor Juracek stated her appointment, as well as Chief Janowick's were made to fill the unexpired terms of former Mayor Irvana Wilks and former Police Chief Michael Semkiu respectively. Trustee Rogers, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the appointments as listed above: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers Nays: None Motion carried. 2 of 4 CITIZENS TO BE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS — CITIZENS TO BE HEARD HEARD Mr. Nicholas Calaranan, State Director Mount Prospect Jaycees Mr. Calaranan and several members of the Mount Prospect Jaycees addressed the Mayor and Village Board, requesting permission to conduct the Sparkler 5k and Kids Sparkler Run on July 4th at Melas Park. Mr. Calaranan stated a portion of the money raised by the fundraising event will be given to the Clearbrook community. Trustee Korn stated the event is being held in conjunction with the Lions Club Festitval at Melas Park; participants in the Sparkler run will receive a $1.00 off coupon for the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. (The Lions Club does not get any of the proceeds from the Jaycee's event.) Mayor Juracek thanked the Jaycees for sponsoring the event and coordinating with the Lions Club. Village Manager Janonis stated that while there were no Village fees to be waived he had previously informed Mr. Calaranan of the insurance requirements. On behalf of the Mount Prospect Jaycees, Mr. Calaranan thanked the Mayor and Village Board for allowing the use of Melas Park for the 5k and their support of other Jaycee events. He added, the Memorial Day Carnival was a huge success, generating several thousand dollars for the organizations charitable fund. Mayor Juracek stated, Boy Scout Michael Gambino had been in attendance earlier in the evening; he is working on his Citizenship in the Community merit badge. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Polit, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Monthly Financial Report — May 2014 2. Bills dated May 29 — June 11, 2014 3. AN ORDINANCE 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, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. 1st reading Of An Ordinance Amending Chapters 13, 17 and 18 and Appendix A, AMENDMENTS TO Divisions II and III, of the Village Code of Mount Prospect. CHAPTERS 13, 17, 18 AND APPENDIX, Mayor Juracek presented for a first (1st) reading An Ordinance Amending Chapters 13, 17, 18 DIVISIONS II AND III and Appendix A, Divisions II and III, of the Village Code of Mount Prospect. This ordinance OF THE VILLAGE reflects fee changes discussed at the May 13 and May 27, 2014 Committee of the Whole CODE meetings. Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl stated this ordinance reflects the amendments to the Village Code including fee changes as discussed at the May 13 and May 27 Committee of the Whole meetings. Stating this ordinance was still under review by the Village Codifier, Mr. Strahl asked that the ordinance be held for a second (2nd) reading at the July 1, 2014 Village Board meeting. 3 of 4 In response to Trustee Korn's question regarding the fine for fire lane /fire hydrant parking violation, Mr. Strahl stated that based on staff's recommendation and subsequent Committee of the Whole discussions, the Village Board recommended the fine be increased to $75.00 not $100.00. As there were no other questions, Mayor Juracek stated the ordinance would be held for a second (2nd) reading at the July 1, 2014 Village Board meeting. B. An Ordinance 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. Approved under the Consent Agenda. MANAGER'S MANAGER'S REPORT REPORT A. Status Village Manager Janonis stated there were no items to present. OTHER BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Juracek stated preparation has begun for 4th of July activities, CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Mayor Juracek stated there was a need to convene in Closed Session for the discussion of: LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) - Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the Village Board convene in Closed Session. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Board entered Closed Session at 7:49 pm. ADJOURN ADJOURN Closed Session ended at 8:12 pm; there being no further business for discussion in Open Session the June 17, 2014 Village Board meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk 4 of 4