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MORTON GROVE
Incredibly Close -- Amazingly Open
VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
TO BE HELD AT THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
SCANLON CONFERENCE ROOM
JANUARY 9, 2017
6:00 pm
(The hour between 6:00 and 7:00 pm is set aside for Executive Session
per 1-5-7A of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code.
If the Agenda does not include an Executive Session, the meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.)
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Executive Session
THE BALANCE OF THE MEETING SHALL COMMENCE AT 7:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OF THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
4. Reconvene Meeting
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Roll Call
7. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — December 12, 2016
8. Special Reports
a. Presentation of Plan Commission Case PC16-09 Requesting a Special Use Permit for a Massage
Establishment at the Address Commonly Known as 9400 Waukegan Road to be Presented by
Nancy Radzevich, Community and Economic Development Director
8. Special Reports (continued)
b. Fire Department Appointments to be Presented by Fire and Police Commission Chairperson
Mike Simkins are as follows:
Scott Adamczyk New Firefighter/Paramedic
Robert Dentamaro New Firefighter/Paramedic
Sean Brink Appointment to Fire Lieutenant
Michael Littau Appointment to Fire Lieutenant
Dan Gallagher Appointment to District Chief
9. Public Hearings
10. Residents' Comments (agenda items only)
11. President's Report —Administration, Northwest Municipal Conference, Council of Mayors, Strategic
Plan, Comprehensive Plan
12. Clerk's Report — Community Relations Commission
13. Staff Reports
a. Village Administrator
1) Miscellaneous Reports and Updates
b. Corporation Counsel
14. Reports by Trustees
a. Trustee Grear — Police Department, Community and Economic Development Department, Fire
and Police Commission, Police Facility Committee, NIPSTA, Lehigh/Ferris TIF, Prairie View
TIF, Special Events Commission (Trustee Witko)
b. Trustee Minx — Natural Resource Commission, Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals,
Building Department (Trustee Pietron)
1) Ordinance 17-02 (Introduced January 9, 2017) (First Reading)
Approving a Special Use Permit for a Massage Establishment at 9400 Waukegan Road
c. Trustee Pietron — Public Works Department, Condominium Association, Economic
Development Commission, Dempster Street Corridor Plan, Chamber of Commerce (Trustee
Minx)
1) Ordinance 16-29 (Introduced December 12, 2016) (Second Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 4 Entitled "Restricted Parking Streets"
of the Municipal Code of the Village
14. Reports by Trustees (continued)
d. Trustee Ramos — Legal, Finance Advisory Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, Waukegan
Road TIF, Capital Projects (Trustee Thill)
1) Ordinance 17-03 (Introduced January 9, 2017) (First Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A, Section 1 Entitled "One -Way Stop
Intersections" and Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 1 Entitled "No Parking Streets"
of the Municipal Code of the Village
e. Trustee Thill — Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, RED Center, Environmental
Health, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, Appearance Commission, Advisory
Commission on Aging (Trustee Ramos)
f Trustee Witko — 17' Communications, Strategic Plan Committee, Finance Department, Family
and Senior Services Department (Trustee Grear)
1) Resolution 17-01 (Introduced January 9, 2017)
Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP to Perform
Auditing Services
15. Other Business
16. Presentation of Warrants 12-26-16 $1,875,402.94
01-09-17 $ 187,610.96
Total $2,063,013.90
17. Residents' Comments
18. Executive Session — Personnel Matters, Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate
19. Adjournment - To ensure full accessibility and equal participation for all interested citizens, individuals with disabilities
who plan to attend and who require certain accommodations in order to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who
have questions regarding the accessibility of these facilities, are requested to contact Susan or Marlene (847/470-5220)
promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT THE
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
DECEMBER 12, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
1– Village President Dan DiMaria called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. in the Council
V. Chambers of Village Hall. He led the Board and assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
VI. Village Clerk Connie Travis called the roll. Present were: Trustees Bill Grear, Rita Minx,
John Pietron, Ed Ramos, John Thill, and Janine Witko.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regarding the November 28, 2016 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee Minx moved to approve
the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously via
voice vote.
VIII. SPECIAL REPORTS
1. Fall Photo Contest Awards
a. Community Relations Commission Chair Arcelia Pimentel commented that the Commission this
year undertook several very successful initiatives to bring the community together, including the
Adopt -A -Planter program in the spring, the Community -wide Garage Sale in the fall, and three
photo contests.
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d.
Ms. Pimentel said she was pleased to present the winners of the Commission's Fall Photo
Contest. She congratulated Sassha Hedjbeli, Mizzy Vo, Sandra Covey, Lani Pruess, and Jan
Matik for having submitted the winning photos for the fall photo contest. Sassha Hedjbeli's
photo was determined to be the overall winner. Ms. Pimentel noted that each of the winning
photos was displayed here tonight in front of the dais.
The winning photos were selected by the Commission's photo committee, comprised of Janice
Cha, Anisa Laliwala, Vinu Varughese, and Arcelia Pimentel.
Ms. Pimentel said that selecting the winners was not an easy task due to the high number of
submissions, but the photo committee felt that these pictures were the ones that best depicted
the fall theme and showcased the Village's tagline—"Incredibly Close. Amazing Open."
She thanked all the talented photographers who submitted photos.
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SPECIAL REPORTS (continued)
e. The Commission's Winter 2017 photo contest runs from January 2, 2017 through March 3,
2017. For more details, see the Village's website.
f. Ms. Pimentel said the Community Relations Commission is always looking for new members.
The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Scanlon
Conference Room on the second floor of Village Hall. The Commission's next meeting is
scheduled for January 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., and all are welcome to attend.
Mayor DiMaria thanked Ms. Pimentel and the Commission for the great job they did this year.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2016 Tax Levy and Budget for the 2017 Calendar Year
a. Mayor DiMaria turned the public hearing over to Village Administrator Czerwinski and Finance
Director Hanna Sullivan.
b. Mr. Czerwinski said that two very active Budget Workshops had been held on October 27 and
November 3. He said the 2017 Budget is a stable, service-oriented budget with no property
tax increase and no increase in any fees. The document has been at Village Hall and the
Morton Grove Public Library for review, and notice of tonight's public hearing was published
in the local newspaper.
c. Mr. Czerwinski said the budget document presents to the Village's department heads and all
personnel an understanding of the direction that funds will support. It also provides goals and
objectives that are fund -based for 2017.
d. The total budget for Calendar Year 2017 is $65.47 million. The Budget reflects increases to the
Pension Fund contributions as well as to Economic Development support. It also includes
measured enhancements to support service delivery (i.e., equipment for Public Works, the
Police Department, and the Fire Department) so that each department has the tools it needs to
provide the quality of service residents have come to expect.
e. The total budget for the General Fund (day-to-day operations) is $28.87 million. Mr. Czerwinski
reiterated that there will be no property tax increase and no increase in any fees. The Village's
high level of professional management ensures that expenditures will be controlled, in spite of
the fact that the State of Illinois still has no budget. Mr. Czerwinski said that the lack of a State
budget will impact the 911 Wireless Fees of about $45,000 in revenue, due to restructuring.
There will also be an impact to the Personal Property Replacement Tax of about $40,000.
f. Mr. Czerwinski said the Village has had a "healthy economy" going on during 2016; so much so,
in fact, that at the end of 2016, he anticipates that the Village will be able to put $717,000 in its
reserves fund, which would make the reserves fund balance $9,394,000 at the start of 2017.
This is 33% of the 2017 General Fund budget. Reserves or "rainy day" funds for municipalities
are typically set at 25-30% of revenue. If something unforeseen happens, or if an opportunity
arises which would require an unbudgeted expenditure or spending over a budgeted amount,
Mr. Czerwinski said that staff would come back before the Board to get approval to dip into the
reserves. However, he felt the 2017 Budget has funding adequate to continue to provide
excellent service to Village residents.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Mr. Czerwinski thanked Finance Director Sullivan for doing a tremendous job in putting the
Budget together. He then thanked all of the department directors for doing a fantastic job.
He said that he looks at the Budget from the perspective of an operations coordinator, while
Ms. Sullivan looks at it from the perspective of a finance director—that is, ensuring that the
Budget has the right revenues, the right expenditures, and the right procedures.
h. Ms. Sullivan added her thanks to the department directors as well, commenting that they did a
good and responsible job. She said the revenues in the 2017 Budget are conservative, noting
that the Village is seeing some economic upturn, but she wants to be careful not to count on
revenues that might not come through. Ms. Sullivan said that staff took a long look at all
expenses to be sure that they're controlling what they can without impacting service levels.
i. Ms. Sullivan said this is a fiscally responsible budget that will be a good guide for the Village
financially in 2017.
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Mr. Czerwinski took a moment to thank the Board for their input on the Budget. He said, "You
are the eyes of our businesses and residents and you bring a unique perspective" to the budget
process. He thanked them for the scrutiny they gave the Budget and for their questions, and
said he hoped they each had a good understanding of the budget and that each had faith that
this Budget is right for the community.
k. Mayor DiMaria asked if any members of the public wanted to ask a question. No one came for-
ward.
I. Trustee Grear said he appreciated Mr. Czerwinski's comments. He said he was impressed with
having a 33% reserves fund balance and felt it would help improve the Village's bond rating with
Moody's. Mr. Czerwinski said that staff kept the comments from Moody's in mind when putting
this budget together, and he felt that the fact that this budget reflects stable revenues, with
increased pension funding and increased reserve funds, would address those concerns.
m. Ms. Sullivan agreed that pension funding and reserved fund balance is very important.
n. Trustee Pietron said, as a retired business person, he would match Mr. Czerwinski and
Ms. Sullivan against any corporate finance people around. The budget is straightforward
and honest. He said that, despite being the most cynical person on the Board, he found himself
very impressed.
o. Trustee Thill complimented them on the fact that this budget was easy to understand and easy
to digest. He said that he's been on the Board 10 years and this budget is "a slam dunk."
Trustee Ramos agreed that the Budget was well done and looked good. He said he especially
likes the fact that there is no tax or fee increase yet the funding is there for the Village to main-
tain providing superior services. He congratulated both Mr. Czerwinski and Ms. Sullivan.
Mayor DiMaria asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing.
Trustee Pietron so moved, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
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X.
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
Xl. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Mayor DiMaria had several items of business tonight.
1. First, he noted the Village Board's meeting schedule for 2017:
January 9 and 23; February 13 and 27; March 13 and 27; April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22,
June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, August 14 and 28, September 11 and 25, October 9 and 23,
November 13 and 27, and December 11. All meetings are held at the Richard T. Flickinger
Municipal Center at begin at 6:00 p.m., with the first hour reserved for closed Executive
Sessions, if needed. The public portion begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Council chambers.
2. Next, Mayor DiMaria sought a motion to concur with the following administrative appointments:
Community and Economic Development: Nancy Radzevich
Corporation Counsel: Teresa Hoffman Liston
Finance Director/Treasurer: Hanna Sullivan
Fire Chief: Frank Rodgers
Police Chief: Michael Simo
Public Works Director: Andy DeMonte
Village Administrator: Ralph Czerwinski
These appointments are effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
Trustee Thill moved to concur, seconded by Trustee Ramos. Motion passed unanimously via
voice vote.
3. Mayor DiMaria then sought a motion to concur with the appointments of chairpersons for the Vil-
lage's various boards and commissions as follows:
Advisory Commission on Aging: Ann Marrazzo
Appearance Commission: Bill Zimmer
Cable and Telecommunications Commission: Don Sneider
Community Relations Commission: Arcelia Pimentel
Economic Development Commission: Wayne Youkhana
Board of Environmental Health: Georgianne Brunner
Finance Advisory Commission: William McFadden
Fire and Police Commission: Michael Simkins
Natural Resource Commission:
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals:
Special Events Commission:
Traffic Safety Commission:
These appointments are effective January 1
Trustee Pietron moved to concur, seconded
voice vote.
Mary Busch
Steve Blonz
Paul Minx
Keith White
, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously via
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
4. Mayor DiMaria noted the meeting schedule and meeting locations of the various boards and
commissions, as follows:
Advisory Commission on Aging meets at 1:OOpm at the Civic Center, 2nd Tuesday every month
Appearance Commission meets at 7:OOpm in the Council Chambers, 1st Monday every month
Board of Environmental Health meets at 7:OOpm in the Scanlon Conference Room, 1st Tuesday
every other month, beginning in February
Cable and Telecommunications Commission meets at 7:30pm in the Scanlon Conference
Room; meeting dates vary
Community Relations Commission meets at 6:30pm in the Scanlon Conference Room,
2nd Tuesday, every other month
Economic Development Commission meets at 5:30pm in the Scanlon Conference Room;
meeting dates vary
Finance Advisory Commission meets at 7:OOpm in the Scanlon Conference Room; meeting
dates vary
Fire and Police Commission meets at 1:OOpm at Fire Station #4, 44 Tuesday every month
Fire Pension Board meets quarterly at 8:OOam at Fire Station #4; meeting dates vary
Foreign Fire Tax Board meets quarterly at 8:OOam at Fire Station #4; meeting dates vary
Natural Resources Commission meets at 6:OOpm in the Scanlon Conference Room; meeting
dates vary
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers;
3rd Monday every month
Police Pension Board meets quarterly at 4:OOpm at the Police Station; meeting dates vary
Special Events Commission meets at 6:30pm at Public Works (7840 Nagle), 3'd Tuesday on
odd months
Traffic Safety Commission meets at 7:OOpm in the Council Chambers, 1m Thursday every month
5. Next, Mayor DiMaria proclaimed the month of December 2016 as "National Impaired Driving
Prevention Month" in the Village. He noted that the December holiday season is traditionally one
of the most deadly times of the year for impaired driving, and called on all citizens, government
agencies, business leaders, hospitals and health care providers, schools, and public and private
institutions to promote awareness of the impaired driving program, to support programs and
policies to reduce the incidence of impaired driving, and to promote safer and healthier
behaviors regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs this December holiday season and
throughout the year.
6. Mayor DiMaria also proclaimed December 7, 2016 as "Bell & Gossett Day" in the Village. He said
he was honored to go to Bell & Gossett/Xylem with Trustee Minx to honor the company on its
75th anniversary of being in the Village. He said that it's a huge accomplishment to keep a busi-
ness going for 75 years, and especially huge to keep it in one place for all that time.
Mayor DiMaria said that Bell & Gossett has trained thousands of people over the years in their
building known as "the little red schoolhouse." The company is highly valuable to the Village.
They mayor provided the company with the proclamation when he was there.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
7. Mayor DiMaria complimented Andy DeMonte and the Public Works personnel on clearing the
roads so quickly after the recent snowstorm. He said "they take so much pride in what they do,
and they are the BEST."
8. Mayor DiMaria congratulated Keith White, who was recently sworn in to fill Mrs. Eileen Coursey's
term on the Park Board. He said Keith was following in the footsteps of his parents, both of
whom also served on the Park Board.
9. Mayor DiMaria wished the Board, the staff, and the assemblage a happy and healthy holiday
season, and all the best in 2017.
XII. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Travis said that, as liaison to the Community Relations Commission, it's been a wonderful
year of bringing the community together via the three photo contests, the Adopt -A -Planter
program, and the community -wide garage sale. She thanked CRC Chairman Arcie Pimentel for
all her hard work, and wished everyone happy holidays.
XIII.
A. Village Administrator:
STAFF REPORTS
Village Administrator Czerwinski reminded the Board and assemblage that the Board Meeting
scheduled for December 26, 2016 has been cancelled.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston had no report.
XIV.
A. Trustee Grear:
TRUSTEES' REPORTS
Trustee Grear presented Ordinance 16-26, Updating Title 4, Chapter 6 of the Municipal
Code to Add a New Article J to be Entitled "Massage Establishments and Massage
Therapists."
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
a. He explained that massage therapists are licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulations; however, that department does not license or regulate massage
establishments.
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A. Trustee Grear: (continued)
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Grear explained that the regulation of massage establishments is a matter of growing
importance to public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Village of Morton Grove
and is intended to prevent the spread of diseases through unsanitary practices and facilities,
and to prevent and abate nuisances and unlawful activity. This ordinance will establish
regulations and procedures for the licensing, inspection, and regulation of massage
establishments in the Village.
Trustee Grear moved to adopt Ordinance 16-26, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx
Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thillgyg
ave
Tr. Pietron gye
Tr. Witko gyg
Trustee Grear thanked the staff, his colleagues, and the residents for a great 2016, and wished
everyone a wonderful 2017.
B. Trustee Minx:
a. Trustee Minx had no formal report, but thanked the Morton Grove Days Commission for
sponsoring the "Santa Claus Comes to Town" event in conjunction with the Park District's Holly
Days event, and especially Village Administrator Czerwinski for chairing the Santa Claus
committee. It's an event that's been traditional in Morton Grove for many years, but had fallen
by the wayside the past several years. She was thankful to see it return, and said, "With
financial backing from Morton Grove Days, I hope it will return next year and once again
become an annual event."
b. Trustee Minx also thanked the Police and Fire Departments and Public Works for their
participation in the Santa Claus revival. She thanked the Park District and Farmers' Market for
a very successful Holly Days program, and thanked all the volunteers who made it a success.
c. Trustee Minx thanked the staff for all their hard work this year and all they have done, and
wished everyone happy holidays.
C. Trustee Pietron:
1. Trustee Pietron presented Resolution 16-73, Appropriation of 2017 Motor Fuel Tax Funds
For the Maintenance of Streets and Highways, MFT Section 17 -00000 -00 -GM.
a. He explained that, each year, the Village receives a portion of the motor fuel tax collected by
the State. These funds must be spent on the eligible improvements of roadways. The State
requires an estimate and final statement of maintenance expenses for each year of the
program. The total estimated expenses for the 2017 Motor Fuel Tax program are $609,000.
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XIV.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
C. Trustee Pietron: (continued)
Trustee Pietron moved, seconded by Trustee Thill, to approve Resolution 16-73.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear Ay1 Tr. Minx
Tr. Ramos Tr. Thill a�
Tr. Pietron
Tr. Witko
2. Next, Trustee Pietron presented Resolution 16-74, Authorizing the Execution of a Service
Contract Extension With Municipal GIS Partners (MGP) For Geographical Information
System Services.
a. Trustee Pietron explained that the Village has been a member of the GIS Consortium since
2002, to reduce the costs of implementing GIS technology by participating in collective
bargaining, group training, joint purchasing, and development and innovation sharing.
b. Resolution 14-57 authorized the execution of a two-year service contract with Municipal GIS
Partners for GIS services and included a provision to extend the contract for one year.
c. Trustee Pietron said that all the Village departments utilize the GIS system, as well as Village
residents and businesses. Anecdotaly, Trustee Pietron mentioned that he had recently been
given a project by the mayor. Using the GIS system, it took Public Works about five minutes to
come up with the information he needed, versus five hours!
3.
a.
b.
The amount of this contract is a not -to -exceed value of $76,920.60.
Trustee Pietron moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to approve Resolution 16-74.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grearafire Tr. Minx aya
Tr. Ramos Tr. Thill
Tr. Pietron Ye
Tr. Witko �e
Trustee Pietron then introduced for a first reading Ordinance 16-29, Amending Title 5,
Chapter 13, Article F, Section 4 Entitled "Restricted Parking Streets" of the Municipal
Code of the Village of Morton Grove.
He explained that the Village has a long-standing policy of discouraging on -street parking by
train commuters and encouraging commuters to park at the train station. Narragansett Avenue
from Capulina Avenue to Hennings Court is very close to the train station, but has no parking
regulations to discourage commuters parking. The south side of Capulina Avenue from
Narragansett to Ferris Avenue also has no parking regulations to discourage commuter parking,
and commuters are parking on this segment.
The Police Chief enacted a temporary parking regulation in October of 2016 to prohibit parking
for more than 3 hours except for vehicles displaying a Zone 5 special parking permit. Village
staff has not heard any complaints about the parking regulation.
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C. Trustee Pietron: (continued)
c. Trustee Pietron said the Traffic Safety Commission reviewed a request from Village staff at its
December meeting to make these temporary parking regulations permanent. The Commission
recommended making the temporary parking regulations permanent, except the regulation
should only be in effect from Monday through Friday.
Trustee Pietron said the economic impact of this ordinance is about $300 to replace 8 signs.
As this is a first reading, no action will be taken this evening.
4. Trustee Pietron wished happy holidays to all.
D. Trustee Ramos:
Trustee Ramos had no formal report, but wished all the residents happy holidays and a
prosperous New Year.
E. Trustee Thill:
1. Trustee Thill had no formal report, but noted that, in this "electronics age," it is illegal to put
electronic devices in the garbage; in fact, the less residents put in the garbage, the more the
Village's tipping fees are reduced. He suggested taking electronics for disposal to the Shore
Training facility at 5035 Austin (just north of Oakton). It's open daily, and people can call
847-581-0200 for the hours.
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
2. Trustee Thill then wished everyone a wonderful holiday.
F. Trustee Witko:
1.
Trustee Witko presented Ordinance 16-27, An Ordinance Adopting the Budgets For All
Corporate Purposes of the Village of Morton Grove and the Morton Grove Library,
Cook County, Illinois, For the Calendar Year Effective January 1, 2017 and Ending
December 31, 2017.
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
a. Trustee Witko said that the 2017 Budget represents the Corporate Authorities' projections of
revenue that is expected to become available during fiscal year 2017, as well as recommended
expenditures for the Village during 2017.
b. Mayor DiMaria asked if there was a representative from the Morton Grove Public Library
present, to speak to the Library's 2017 Budget. No one was in attendance.
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F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
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a.
b.
3.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Ordinance 16-27, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear aya Tr. Minx aye
Tr. Ramos ave Tr. ThiII aye
Tr. Pietron
Tr. Witko a�
Next, Trustee Witko presented Ordinance 16-28, An Ordinance Levying and Assessing
Taxes For The Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois, For the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2016 and Ending December 31, 2016.
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
Trustee Witko explained that this Ordinance sets the 2016 property tax levy amount that will be
collected and will fund the 2017 Budget. The amount necessary to be levied for the 2016
property taxes is $9,443,531 for Village operational expenses, $786,844 for Village debt
service, and $3,305,409 for the Morton Grove Public Library, resulting in a net levy of
$10,230,375 for the Village and $3,305,409 for the Library. The total levy is $13,535,784.
Trustee Witko said that, by law, the Village is required to levy an additional $2,985,144 for
Village debt service payments authorized by general obligation notes and bonds, for a total levy
(before abatements) of $16,520.98. However, the Village Board intends to adopt several
Resolutions which will immediately abate $2,985,144 from the levy, resulting in the net levy, as
intended by the Corporate Authorities, in the amount of $13,535,784. This results in a 0.0%
increase in the Village's portion of the taxy levy and a 3% increase in the Library's portion of the
tax levy, resulting in an overall increase of 0.72% from the final extended tax levy from the
previous year.
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Ordinance 16-28, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear aya Tr. Minx
Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thili
aya
ayg
Tr. Pietron
Tr. Witko
Trustee Witko then presented the first of five (5) Tax Abatement Resolutions:
Resolution 16-75, Tax Abatement Resolution for 2016 Tax Levy Relating to
Ordinance 98-41.
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a. Trustee Witko explained that Ordinance 98-41 was for the issuance of $3,165,000 in general
obligation promissory notes, Series 1998A. The ordinance provided that the levy of taxes for the
year 2016 should include sufficient funds to pay $275,087 for the debt service payment on said
bonds. The 2017 Budget has allocated revenue from the Waukegan Road TIF Fund in the
amount of $275,087 to pay for this debt service. After abatement, the net levy for this bond
series is zero ($0).
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Resolution 16-75, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear Rya Tr. Minx
Tr. Ramos ayg Tr. Thill
Tr. Pietron
ays Tr. Witko
4. Resolution 16-76, Tax Abatement Resolution for 2016 Tax Levy Relating to
Ordinance 02-30.
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a. She explained that Ordinance 02-30 was for the issuance of $5,300,000 in general obligation
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promissory notes, Series 2002. The ordinance provided that the levy of taxes for the year 2016
should include sufficient funds to pay $519,128.68 for the debt service payment. In September
of 2009, pursuant to Ordinance 09-15, the Board issued refunding bonds in the amount of
$4,920,000, Series 2009A, to refinance the remainder of the Series 2002 notes. However,
despite the refunding, Cook County will continue to levy taxes as provided in Ordinance 02-30.
Therefore, this resolution, abating the debt service for the Series 2002 notes, is required. After
abatement, the net levy for the Series 2002 notes is zero ($0).
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Resolution 16-76, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear ayre Tr. Minx aya Tr. Pietron aye
Tr. Ramos Ryre Tr. Thill ayre Tr. Witko aye
Resolution 16-77, Tax Abatement Resolution for 2016 Tax Levy Relating to
Ordinance 09-15.
She explained that Ordinance 09-15 was for the issuance of $4,920,000 in general obligation
refunding bonds, Series 2009A. The ordinance provided that the levy of taxes for the year 2016
should include sufficient funds to pay $642,526 for the debt service payment on said bonds.
The 2017 Budget has allocated revenue from the Waukegan Road TIF Fund in the amount of
$579,838 to pay for this debt service. After abatement, the net levy for this bond series is zero
($0).
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Resolution 16-77, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear gya Tr. Minx aye
Tr. Ramos aya Tr. Thill ays
Tr. Pietron
Tr. Witko
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XIV.
F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
6. Resolution 16-78, Tax Abatement Resolution for 2016 Tax Levy Relating to
Ordinance 10-01.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
a. Trustee Witko explained that Ordinance 10-01 was for the issuance of $9,975,000 in general
obligation bonds, Series 2010A and Series 2010B. The ordinance provided that the levy of
taxes for the year 2016 should include sufficient funds to pay $817,796 for the debt service
payment on said bonds. However, this amount will be abated by $422,227 because the 2017
Budget has allocated revenue from the Water/Sewer Fund in the amount of $364,362, and
available fund balance in the Debt Service fund (from the Build America Bond Subsidy) in the
amount of $57,865 to pay for this debt service. After these abatements, the net levy for this
bond series is $395,569.
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Resolution 16-78, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Minx
Tr. Thill
Tr. Pietron
Tr. Witko
7. Resolution 16-79, Tax Abatement Resolution for 2016 Tax Levy Relating to
Ordinance 15-02.
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a. Trustee Witko explained that Ordinance 15-02 was for the issues of $10,010,000 in general ob-
ligation bonds, Series 2015, to refinance a portion of the 2007 Lehigh -Ferris Tax Increment Fi-
nancing (TIF) debt issue and to fund new capital improvements. The ordinance provided that
the levy of taxes for the year 2016 should include sufficient funds to pay $1,483,550 for the debt
service payment on said bonds. However, this amount will be abated by $1,125,175 because
the 2017 Budget has allocated revenue from the Lehigh -Ferris TIF Fund in the amount of
$768,800 and revenue from the General Fund in the amount of $357,375 to pay for this debt
service. After these abatements, the net levy for this bond series is $357,375.
XV.
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Resolution 16-79, seconded by Trustee Pietron.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear Lys Tr. Minx
Tr. Ramos Aye Tr. Thill
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
Tr. Pietron a�
Tr. Witko ave
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WARRANTS
Trustee Witko presented the Warrant Register for December 12, 2016, in the amount of
$2,377,418.82. She moved that the Warrants be approved as presented. Trustee Pietron
seconded the motion.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear a�
Tr. Ramos �e
Tr. Minx
Tr. Thill
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RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
Nancy Lanning reminded everyone that the Morton Grove senior center would be closed the
last week of December.
Mayor DiMaria thanked Nancy for providing that information and for all her volunteer work and
that of all other volunteers this past year.
Bonita LoGuidice said she was here tonight for her "annual rant" about the snow. She felt the
Village should be able to ask and expect Village residents to put all the cars on one side of the
street one day and on the other side of the street a different day to make it easier for the snow
plows to clear the streets. She said people don't move their cars currently because they know
there are no consequences for not moving them. She felt it wasn't right to ask Public Works to
continually go up and down streets on the off -chance that someone may have moved their car
and now they can finally remove the snow.
Mayor DiMaria said he hears this often during the winter months. He deferred to Public Works
Director Andy DeMonte for a response.
Mr. DeMonte said that this really is not a hardship on Public Works. He said that Skokie has this
method, where residents are asked to move their cars to different sides of the street on different
days, but many streets in Skokie are exempt. Mr. DeMonte felt that the Village could, however,
do a better job of educating residents about this.
Ms. LoGuidice repeated that there needs to be consequences if a resident doesn't move his/her
vehicle.
Mayor DiMaria said that staff is looking into what other municipalities do about this issue.
Mr. Czerwinski credited Mr. DeMonte and his crew for doing a fabulous job and said he takes
Mr. DeMonte's recommendations seriously. He said that the Village will take a look at how
they can make the snow removal process better. One thing to consider is that, in many cases,
there's no place for residents to put their cars. That's one reason why many of Skokie's
narrower streets are exempt. Mr. Czerwinski said that Niles has wider streets and they have
no restrictions. He said that staff would continue to look at this and would put something in the
January edition of the Village Newsletter, but in the meantime, suggested that residents just be
courteous neighbors. He said he felt it was unlikely that a policy would be developed and
implemented during this 2016-17 winter season.
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XVII.
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued)
f. Ms. LoGuidice complimented Public Works on doing a "phenomenal job" of picking up the
leaves this year. She said it was just a shame that the trees didn't understand the December 1st
deadline!
XVIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear Tr. Minx
Tr. Ramos Tr. Thill
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Tr. Pietron Aya
Tr. Witko Lys
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PASSED this 9th day of January, 2017,
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Pietron
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 9th day of January, 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 10th day of January, 2017.
Connie J. Travis, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
Minutes of December 12, 2016 Board Meeting
Minutes by: Teresa Causer
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Community & Economic Development Department MORTON GROVE
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To: Village President and Board of Trustees
From: Steven Blonz, Chairperson, Plan Commission
Nancy Radzevich, AICP, Community and Economic Development Director
Dominick A. Argumedo, AICP, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner
Date: January 3, 2017
Re: Plan Commission Case PC16-09: Request for a Special Use Permit for a
Massage Establishment, in accordance with Section 12-4-3:D. of the
Unified Development Code (Ordinance 07-07) at 9400 Waukegan Road
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village of Morton Grove provided Public Notice for the September 19, 2016 Plan
Commission public hearing for PC 16-09 in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The
Pioneer Press published the public notice on September 1, 2016, and the Village notified
surrounding property owners via mail on September 2, 2016 and placed a public notice sign on
the subject property on September 9, 2016.
After notification of the public hearing, staff noted that some site improvements that had
previously been approved for the 9400 Waukegan Road location were not yet complete. The
applicants requested to continue the case until those could be finalized. At their September 19,
2016 and again October 17, 2016 meetings, the Plan Commission voted unanimously to support
the request to continue the public hearing to a date certain, with the final continuance to
November 21, 2016. In the interim the site improvements were completed.
Property Background
The subject property is improved with a 9,300 sq. ft. multi -tenant commercial building and a 33
space parking lot, and is zoned C1 General Commercial District.
Overview of the Application
Mr. Bob Xi, the prospective tenant ("Applicant'), and James Sideris, the property owner
("Property Owner"), filed an application for a special use permit to allow for a Massage
Establishment at 9400 Waukegan Road. The Applicant, who operates similar facilities in Vernon
Hills (Feet First/Reflexology Center) and in Calumet City (Refresh Spa), proposes to offer full
body and foot massages. The establishment is proposed to be open from 10:OOAM-9:OOPM
Monday -Saturday and from 12:00PM-8:00PM on Sunday.
Section 12-4-3:D of the Unified Development Code requires a Special Use Permit for any
Massage Establishment that offers full-body massages.
Per Section 12-7-3:B of the Unified Development Code, proposed parking standards identified in
the code as "Required Spaces By Use" shall be advisory only for Special Use applications as the
required parking will be reviewed and established as part of the Special Use Permit. The final
number of required parking spaces for Special Use Permits is set by the Village Board based on
the submitted independent traffic and parking study and any traffic and parking
recommendations by the Traffic Safety and Plan Commissions and/or staff.
November 21, 2016 Public Hearing
Mr. Dominick Argumedo, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner, introduced the case and
summarized the Plan Commission staff report dated November 15, 2016, which was entered, in
its entirety, into the public record. (Attachment 1)
Mr. Bob Xi was sworn in and provided an overview of the proposed facility's operations. Mr. Xi
noted that this would be his 7th location. In addition to the two Chicago area locations, he has
establishments in Ohio and West Virginia. Mr. Xi expects that 60% of his business would be
from foot massages and the remaining 40% from full body massages.
Commissioner Gabriel asked if the proposed establishment would operate mainly on
appointments — Mr. Xi responded that his business works mainly on walk-in customers. Mr.
Gabriel asked Mr. Xi has what the typical wait times are under his business model — particularly
at busy times. Mr. Xi responded that customers do typically have to wait, but on those rare
occasions when they do, patrons have not waited longer than 20 minutes.
Chairperson Blonz confirmed with Mr. Xi that curtains will be used on the individual rooms.
Commissioner Dorgan asked if the Unified Development Code included any regulations about
the distance from the proposed establishment to Golf Junior High School across Waukegan
Road. Mr. Argumedo confirmed that the Unified Development Code does not include any
distance requirements between massage establishments and schools.
Mr. Shimanski made a motion to recommend approval of Case #PC16-09, a request for a
Special Use Permit for a Massage Establishment, in accordance with Section 12-4-3:D, at 9400
Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL, with the following conditions:
1. The building shall be developed and operated consistent with the plans and supporting
documents in the application, identified in this report and/or presented at the Public
Hearing, including the following:
A. Proposed Floor Plan, prepared by Bob Xiang, dated September 1, 2016
B. Traffic study "Parking evaluation North Shore Faucets Expansion", prepared by KLOA,
dated August 10, 2016; REV: November 15, 2016
2. The applicant shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development of any of
the following:
A. any proposed change in ownership of the subject property and/or principal business;
B. any change in hours of operation;
C. any alterations to or changes in uses or configuration of any of the interior spaces;
D. any increases staffing levels above those projected in the KLOA traffic study "Traffic
and Impact Statement Proposed Massage Parlor", dated August 10, 2016, REV:
November 15 , 2016; and
E. any other changes to the massage establishment use that could increase the intensity
and/or increase the parking demand.
Such changes may require the owners, lessees, and users of 9400 Waukegan Road to
submit an updated parking analysis, and may subject the owners, lessees, and users of
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9400 Waukegan Road to additional conditions and may serve as the basis for further
amendment to the special use permit.
3. The applicant shall provide a statement as to whether the funding source for the opening of
the massage establishment is the Applicant, or a State or federally regulated financial
institution or some other person or entity. If the funding source is other than the Applicant
or a State or federally regulated financial institution, the name, current address, and current
telephone number of the funding source shall be supplied.
4. Prior to the issuance of any certificates of occupancy and/or the Business Compliance
Certificates, the Applicant shall provide the current name(s), address(es), and telephone
number(s) of all licensed massage therapist(s) at this establishment. In addition, Applicant
shall provide a certified copy of each of such massage therapist(s) license(s) as regulated by
the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
5. The Applicant shall provide the Village all the information and documents listed in 4., above,
prior to any new massage therapists beginning to work at this Establishment.
6. If the operator of the massage establishment desires to modify the individual massage
rooms by switching from curtains to doors, the Director of Community and Economic
Development shall be notified and updated plans shall be submitted for review. In no event
shall any such future doors be equipped with any locking device and shall not be blocked or
obstructed from either side. Such a proposed modification may result in the need for an
amendment to any approved special use.
7. The Applicant shall ensure that all managers and staff who are employed at this
Establishment are aware of the conditions for this Special Use.
The motion passed unanimously 6-0 (Khan absent).
Subsequent to the close of the public hearing and action taken by the Plan Commission, the
applicant made a minor revision to the submitted floor plan to comply with Ordinance 16-26
"Massage Establishments and Massage Therapists," approved by the Village Board on December
9, 2016. Specifically, on the original plans, the applicant proposed to convert the existing
second restroom into a laundry area. The revised buildings plan, dated December 15, 2016,
shows both restrooms to remain to ensure the business will have dedicated restrooms for each
gender and the laundry area relocated to an area previously identified for use as storage.
On December 28, 2016, the Chairperson of the Plan Commission reviewed the modification to
the building floor plan and concluded that such modification did not change the intent or
intensity of the proposed Massage Establishment use or the special use permit and did not
warrant any further review by the Plan Commission.
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January 4, 2017
Village of rorton grove
President & Board of Trustees
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
6101 Capulina Ave.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Fire and Police Commission
Direct Telephone 847/470-5226 Fax 847/965-7711
In accordance with directives issued by you, competitive examinations were conducted in
accordance with 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-19 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, 2011 (Revised).
The following person has qualified and is herewith appointed to a probationary status of
Firefighter/Paramedic in the Morton Grove Fire Department of the Village of Morton Grove,
Illinois, pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Fire and Police Commission, effective on the
date following his name.
SCOTT ADAMCZYK
Effective date of appointment is January 9, 2017, at the hour of 8:00 a.m., at which time he will
report to District Chief Mike Mitchell. Formal swearing in will be conducted at the Village Board
meeting that evening, January 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
C: A. Adamczyk
F. Rodgers, Fire Chief
R. Czerwinski, Village Administrator
Submitted by:
Michael Simkins, Chairman
Fire & Police Commission
Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center
6101 Culrulina Avenue . Morton Grove, Illinois 6005242985
'Id: (847) 965-4100 Fax: (847) 965.4162
January 6, 2017
Village o€ cMorton ove
President & Board of Trustees
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
6101 Capulina Ave.
Morton Grove, ll. 60053
Fire and Police Commission
Direct Telephone 847/470-5226 Fax 847/965-7711
In accordance with directives issued by you, competitive examinations were conducted in
accordance with 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-19 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, 2011 (Revised).
The following person has qualified and is herewith appointed to a probationary status of
Firefighter/Paramedic in the Morton Grove Fire Department of the Village of Morton Grove,
Illinois, pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Fire and Police Commission, effective on the
date following his name.
ROBERT DENTAMARO
Effective date of appointment is January 9, 2017, at the hour of 8:00 a.m., at which time he will
report to District Chief Mike Mitchell. Formal swearing in will be conducted at the Village Board
meeting that evening, January 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
R. Dentamaro
F. Rodgers, Fire Chief
R. Czerwinski, Village Administrator
Submitted by:
Michael Simkins, hainnan
Fire & Police Commission
Richard T. Flickinger (`Municipal ('entry
6101 Capulinai Avenue 1inoon Grove Illiu;>R 6005.3-2985
Td: (847) 965-41(X) laax: (847) 0
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December 19, 2016
Village of Morton grove
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Morton Grove
6101 Capulina Ave.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Fire and Police Commission
Direct Telephone 847/470-5226 Fax 847/965-7711
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Rank of Fire Lieutenant
Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village
of Morton Grove, as amended, and pursuant to the Illinois Revised State Statutes, as amended, 65
ILCS 5/10-2.1-14, and reference to the former promotional register of eligibles for Lieutenant, dated
11-10-15, the following person who has previously been qualified and whose name appeared on the
eligible promotional register is herewith appointed Lieutenant in the Fire Department of the
Village of Morton Grove, Illinois, effective on the date following his name.
SEAN P. BRINK
Effective date of appointment - January 1, 2017. Swearing in ceremony to be held at the Village
Board meeting of January 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
MICHAEL SIMKINS, Chairman
Fire & Police Commission
Copy to: S. Brink
Chief Rodgers
R. Czerwinski
Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center
6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985
Tel: (847) 965-4100 Fax: (847) 965-4162
December 19, 2016
Village of Morton grove
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Morton Grove
6101 Capulina Ave.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Fire and Police Commission
Direct Telephone 847/470-5226 Fax 847/965-7711
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Rank of Fire Lieutenant
Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village
of Morton Grove, as amended, and pursuant to the Illinois Revised State Statutes, as amended, 65
ILCS 5/10-2.1-14, and reference to the former promotional register of eligibles for Lieutenant, dated
11-10-15, the following person who has previously been qualified and whose name appeared on the
eligible promotional register is herewith appointed Lieutenant in the Fire Department of the
Village of Morton Grove, Illinois, effective on the date following his name.
MICHAEL J. LITTAU
Effective date of appointment - January 9, 2017. Swearing in ceremony to be held at the Village
Board meeting of January 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
Copy to: M. Littau
Chief Rodgers
R. Czerwinski
MICHAEL SIMKINS, Chairman
Fire & Police Commission
Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center
6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985
Tel: (847) 965-4100 Fax: (847) 965-4162
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FROM: Chief Frank Rodgers
DATE November 23, 2016
SUBJECT: District Chief Appointment Request
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With the separation of Tom Friel from the Fire Department, and my appointment to Fire Chief this month,
a vacancy has been created at the position of District Chief. As you are aware, an extensive evaluation
and assessment process has taken place for all interested department officers holding the rank of
Lieutenant.
As a result, I am seeking your concurrence for the appointment of Lieutenant Dan Gallagher to the
position of District Chief. It is my opinion that Lt. Gallagher possesses the level of experience and skill
necessary to be successful in this position. In addition, a critical operational need exists to fill the vacancy
at this level of the department's organizational structure. Your concurrence with this request will assist
our department in maintaining an acceptable level of command response capability and personnel
supervision on a daily basis. The maintenance of three District Chiefs in the fire department allows the
ability to maintain current cooperative response and automatic aid coverage with the Village of Niles as
well as other response partners. Due to other operational concerns, I would like to make this appointment
effective January 1, 2017.
As a result of this requested personnel action, it will also be necessary to request that the Fire and Police
Conunission promote FF/P Sean Brink to the rank of Lieutenant. The Commission is obligated by state
statute to promote the highest ranking appropriate occupant from the current Promotional Eligibility List
when an open position exists within the department (i.e. the vacancy created by the promotion of a current
Lieutenant to D.C.). A formal letter to the Commission requesting this promotion will be submitted to
them, with the effective date of promotion being January 1, 2017. Consequently, the promotion of FF/P
Brink will require the hiring of one (1) firefighter candidate from the Commission's new Firefighter
Eligibility List. We are currently taking appropriate steps in order to accomplish this action.
I anticipate the formal swearing in of all of the aforementioned personnel to take place at the Village
Board Meeting scheduled for January 9, 2017.
Please contact me if you require any further details or clarification.
Legislative Summary
Ordinance 17-02
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
AT 9400 WAUKEGAN ROAD, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
Introduction:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departs
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Admin Recommend:
Second Reading:
Special Consider o
Requirements:
Submitted by:
Prepared by:
January 9, 2017
To approve a special use permit for a Massage Establishment that offers full-body massages at
9400 Waukegan Road.
Mr. Bob Xi, the prospective business owner and tenant ("Applicant"), and Mr. James Sideris,
("the Property Owner") of 9400 Waukegan Road ("the Property), filed an application for a
special use permit to allow for a Massage Establishment that offers full body and foot massages,
by licensed massage therapists, at the Property per Section 12-4-3:D of the Unified
Development Code. The establishment would occupy approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of tenant space
within the 9400-9416 Waukegan Road shopping center and is proposed to be open from
10:OOAM-9:OOPM Monday -Saturday and from 12:OOPM-8:OOPM on Sunday. The Applicant
owns and operates six similar facilities including "Feet First Reflexology Center" in Vernon
Hills and "Refresh Spa" in Calumet City Illinois. In accordance with Section 12-7-3:B, the
Applicant hired Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA) to complete a traffic and
parking impact statement for the proposed massage establishment ("Traffic and Parking Impact
Statement", prepared by KLOA, dated August 10, 2016, and updated on November 15, 2016).
KLOA concluded the parking demand for this project can be accommodated by the shared use
of the existing 33 space shopping center parking lot. The Traffic Safety Commission Chair
concurred with this conclusion, and pursuant to Section 12-16-4:A.2, waived the full review of
this application by the TSC. The Appearance Commission review was also not required since
there are no proposed changes to the building facade. Based on the application, supporting
documents and testimony presented at the November 21, 2016 Public Hearing, the Plan
Commission voted 6-0 (Khan absent) to recommend approval of this application with
conditions.
The operation of this establishment will be governed by Title 4 Chapter 6J which was approved
by the Village Board on December 12, 2016 pursuant to Ordinance 16-26 , which imposes
minimum standards and requirements for the operation of massage establishment. These
regulations require all massage establishments to be licensed and regularly inspected. This will
be the first massage establishment licensed under these new and more stringent regulation.
Community and Economic Development
Community and Economic Development in the normal course of business.
Approval as presented
January 23, 2017
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Reviewed by
Teresa Hoffinan Liston orporation Counsel
ORDINANCE 17-02
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENT AT 9400 WAUKEGAN ROAD, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a
home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State
of Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, 9400 Waukegan Road is an approximately 1,000 sq. ft. tenant space, within an
existing multi -tenant shopping center, commonly known as 9400-9416 Waukegan Road, Morton
Grove, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the property is located in the C1 General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 12-4-3:D of the Unified Development Code requires a Special Use
Permit for any Massage Establishment that offers full-body massages; and
WHEREAS, Bob Xi, the owner and operator of the proposed massage establishment
("Applicant"), and James Sideris, the owner of the subject property ("Property Owner"), filed
proper application to the Plan Commission in the Village of Morton Grove under case number
PC 16-09 requesting a special use permit for a massage establishment at the property commonly
known as 9400 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 to allow for a Massage
Establishment that offers full body and foot massages; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant currently owns and operates six (6) existing massage
establishments, including two within the Chicago metropolitan area, and has stated that the
proposed Massage Establishment at 9400 Waukegan Road will be operated in a similar manner to
his existing establishments; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of the Special Use application, the Village staff advised the
Applicant and Property Owner that the Village was in the process of modifying the Village Code
relating to Massage Establishments and Massage Therapists and the Applicant and Property Owner
acknowledged and agreed that if their Special Use application was approved they would be required
to comply with the new regulations, as adopted; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, notice of the
public hearing was duly published in the Pioneer Press, a newspaper of general circulation in the
Village of Morton Grove, on September 1, 2016 and signs were duly posted on the property and
written notification sent to property owners within 250 feet of the subject property on September 9,
2016; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Massage Establishment will offer foot and full body massages by
licensed massage therapists, primarily on a walk-in basis; and
WHEREAS, in 2013 the Board of Trustees reviewed and approved an application for a
Special Use for a parking waiver in excess of 35% for the 9400-9416 Waukegan Road granting a 21
stall waiver for the shopping center in association with the establishment of a restaurant within the
same 9400 Waukegan Road tenant space (Ord. 13-02); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Massage Establishment will have shared access to the 33 parking
spaces that currently exist at the 9400-9416 Waukegan Road shopping center; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 12-7-3:B of the Village Code, the applicant
submitted a traffic and parking study by Kenig, Lindgren, O'hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA) that stated
the proposed Massage Establishment would have a projected parking demand of four (4) -to five (5)
spaces, which KLOA believe can be accommodated by the shared parking within the existing 33
stall lot ("Traffic and Impact Parking Statement," prepared by KLOA, dated August 10, 2016; REV:
November 15, 2016); and
WHEREAS, based on the parking requirements established in the Village Code and
KLOA's analysis, the proposed massage establishment use is expected to be Less intense than the
previous restaurant use that occupied the 9400 Waukegan Road tenant space and as such no
additional parking waivers are required in association with this Special Use application; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 12-16-4:A.2, the chairperson of the Traffic Safety
Commissions (TSC) reviewed the application and traffic and parking study, concurred with the
KLOA determination that the proposed use would have an insignificant negative impact, and
waived the full TSC review; and
WHEREAS, as required by ordinance, the Morton Grove Plan Commission held a public
hearing relative to the above referenced case, which was originally scheduled for September 19,
2016 and, as requested by the Applicant and Property Owner, was continued to October 17, 2016
and again to November 21, 2016. At the November 21, 2016 public hearing all concerned parties
were given the opportunity to be present and express their views for the consideration by the Plan
Commission; and
WHEREAS, as a result of said public hearing, the Plan Commission made certain
recommendations and conditions through a report dated January 3, 2017, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the close of the Plan Commission public hearing the Village
Board adopted Ordinance 16-26, "Massage Establishments and Massage Therapists," and in order
to ensure compliance with the new regulations, the Applicant make slight modifications to the
previously submitted interior building plan and filed such updated plan with the Village on
December 15, 2016; and
WHEREAS, such modification to the interior building plan did not alter the intent or
intensity of the proposed message establishment and such modified plan was reviewed by the
Chairperson of the Plan the Commission and deemed to be in substantial compliance with the plans
and Special Use application recommended for approval by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have considered.this matter at a Public Meeting and
find pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code,
this Special Use to establish a massage establishment at 9400 Waukegan Road shall be issued
subject to the conditions and restrictions as set herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance, as though fully set forth herein, thereby making the findings as
hereinabove set forth:
SECTION 2: The property located at 9400 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053,
is hereby granted a special use permit to allow a Massage Establishment with full body and foot
massages, and such special use shall be located and operated at that address subject to the following
conditions and restrictions which shall be binding on the owners/lessees, occupants and users of this
property, their successors and assigns for the duration of the special use:
1. The building shall be developed and operated consistent with the plans and
supporting documents in the application, identified in this report and/or presented at
the Public Hearing, including the following:
A. Proposed Floor Plan, prepared by Bob Xiang, dated September 1, 2016;
REV: December 15, 2016; and
13. Traffic study "Parking evaluation North Shore Faucets Expansion", prepared
by KLOA, dated August 10, 2016; REV: November 15, 2016
2. The applicant shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development
of any of the following:
A. any proposed change in ownership of the subject property and/or principal
business;
B. any change in hours of operation;
C. any alterations to or changes in uses or configuration of any of the interior
spaces;
D. any increases in staffing levels above those projected in the KLOA traffic
study "Traffic and Impact Statement Proposed Massage Parlor", dated
August 10 , 2016; REV: November 15, 2016; and
E. any other changes to the massage establishment use that could increase the
intensity and/or increase the parking demand.
Such changes may require the owners, lessees, and users of 9400 Waukegan Road to
submit an updated parking analysis, and may subject the owners, lessees, and users
of 9400 Waukegan Road to additional conditions and may serve as the basis for
further amendment to the special use permit.
3. Prior to the issuance of any certificates of, the applicant shall provide a statement as
to whether the funding source for the opening of the massage establishment is the
Applicant, or a State or federally regulated financial institution or some other person
or entity. If the funding source is other than the Applicant or a State or federally
regulated financial institution, the name, current address, and current telephone
number of the funding source shall be supplied; and
4. Prior to the issuance of any certificates of occupancy or annual renewal of the
Business Compliance Certificate, the Applicant shall provide written statement with
the current name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of all licensed massage
therapist(s) at this establishment. In addition, Applicant shall provide a certified copy
of each of such massage therapist(s) license(s) as regulated by the Illinois
Department of Professional Regulation.
5. If the Applicant hires any new massage therapists at any point after issuance of the
certificates of occupancy or annual renewal of the Business Compliance Certificate,
the Applicant shall provide the Village all the information and documents listed in 4.,
above, prior to any such new massage therapists starting work at this Establishment.
6. If the Applicant wants to modify the design of individual massage rooms to install
doors instead of curtains, as currently proposed on the approved Plans, the Applicant
shall notify the Director of Community and Economic Development of such
proposed change and provide updated floor plans for review. In no event shall any
such future doors be equipped with locking devices and shall not be blocked or
obstructed from either side. Such a proposed modification may result in the need for
an amendment to the approved special use.
7. The Applicant shall ensure that all managers and staff who are employed at this
Establishment are aware of the conditions for this Special Use.
SECTION 3: The owners, lessees, occupants, and users of 9400 Waukegan Road, their
successors and assigns allow employees and authorized agents of the Village of Morton Grove
access to the premise at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting said premise to verify all
terms and conditions of this special use permit have been met.
SECTION 4: The special use is granted so long as the owner, occupant and users of this
property utilize the area for the purposes as herein designated.
SECTION 5: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to amend all pertinent
records of the Village of Morton Grove to show and designate the special use as granted and
amended hereunder.
SECTION 6: The Applicant/Owner shall comply with all requirements of the Village of
Morton Grove Ordinances and Codes that are applicable.
SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law.
PASSED this 23rd day of January 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Pietron
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 23rd day of January 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
23rd day of January
Connie Travis, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Community & Economic Development Department
MORTON GROVE
Incredibly Close '( Amazingly Open
To: Village President and Board of Trustees
From: Steven Blonz, Chairperson, Plan Commission
Nancy Radzevich, AICP, Community and Economic Development Director
Dominick A. Argumedo, AICP, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner
Date: January 3, 2017
Re: Plan Commission Case PC16-09: Request for a Special Use Permit for a
Massage Establishment, in accordance with Section 12-4-3:D. of the
Unified Development Code (Ordinance 07-07) at 9400 Waukegan Road
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village of Morton Grove provided Public Notice for the September 19, 2016 Plan
Commission public hearing for PC 16-09 in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The
Pioneer Press published the public notice on September 1, 2016, and the Village notified
surrounding property owners via mail on September 2, 2016 and placed a public notice sign on
the subject property on September 9, 2016.
After notification of the public hearing, staff noted that some site improvements that had
previously been approved for the 9400 Waukegan Road location were not yet complete. The
applicants requested to continue the case until those could be finalized. At their September 19,
2016 and again October 17, 2016 meetings, the Plan Commission voted unanimously to support
the request to continue the public hearing to a date certain, with the final continuance to
November 21, 2016. In the interim the site improvements were completed.
Property Background
The subject property is improved with a 9,300 sq. ft. multi -tenant commercial building and a 33
space parking lot, and is zoned C1 General Commercial District.
Overview of the Application
Mr. Bob Xi, the prospective tenant ("Applicant"), and James Sideris, the property owner
("Property Owner"), filed an application for a special use permit to allow for a Massage
Establishment at 9400 Waukegan Road. The Applicant, who operates similar facilities in Vernon
Hills (Feet First/Reflexology Center) and in Calumet City (Refresh Spa), proposes to offer full
body and foot massages. The establishment is proposed to be open from 10:OOAM-9:OOPM
Monday -Saturday and from 12:OOPM-8:OOPM on Sunday.
Section 12-4-3:D of the Unified Development Code requires a Special Use Permit for any
Massage Establishment that offers full-body massages.
Per Section 12-7-3:B of the Unified Development Code, proposed parking standards identified in
the code as "Required Spaces By Use" shall be advisory only for Special Use applications as the
required parking will be reviewed and established as part of the Special Use Permit. The final
number of required parking spaces for Special Use Permits is set by the Village Board based on
the submitted independent traffic and parking study and any traffic and parking
recommendations by the Traffic Safety and Plan Commissions and/or staff.
November 21 2016 Public Hearing
Mr. Dominick Argumedo, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner, introduced the case and
summarized the Plan Commission staff report dated November 15, 2016, which was entered, in
its entirety, into the public record. (Attachment 1)
Mr. Bob Xi was sworn in and provided an overview of the proposed facility's operations. Mr. Xi
noted that this would be his 7th location. In addition to the two Chicago area locations, he has
establishments in Ohio and West Virginia. Mr. Xi expects that 60% of his business would be
from foot massages and the remaining 40% from full body massages.
Commissioner Gabriel asked if the proposed establishment would operate mainly on
appointments — Mr. Xi responded that his business works mainly on walk-in customers. Mr.
Gabriel asked Mr. Xi has what the typical wait times are under his business model — particularly
at busy times. Mr. Xi responded that customers do typically have to wait, but on those rare
occasions when they do, patrons have not waited longer than 20 minutes.
Chairperson Blonz confirmed with Mr. Xi that curtains will be used on the individual rooms.
Commissioner Dorgan asked if the. Unified Development Code included any regulations about
the distance from the proposed establishment to Golf Junior High School across Waukegan
Road. Mr. Argumedo confirmed that the Unified Development Code does not include any
distance requirements between massage establishments and schools.
Mr. Shimanski made a motion to recommend approval of Case #PC16-09, a request for a
Special Use Permit for a Massage Establishment, in accordance with Section 12-4-3:D, at 9400
Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL, with the following conditions:
1. The building shall be developed and operated consistent with the plans and supporting
documents in the application, identified in this report and/or presented at the Public
Hearing, including the following:
A. Proposed Floor Plan, prepared by Bob Xiang, dated September 1, 2016
B. Traffic study "Parking evaluation North Shore Faucets Expansion", prepared by KLOA,
dated August 10, 2016; REV: November 15, 2016
2. The applicant shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development of any of
the following:
A. any proposed change in ownership of the subject property and/or principal business;
B. any change in hours of operation;
C. any alterations to or changes in uses or configuration of any of the interior spaces;
D. any increases staffing levels above those projected in the KLOA traffic study "Traffic
and Impact Statement Proposed Massage Parlor", dated August 10, 2016, REV:
November 15 , 2016; and
E. any other changes to the massage establishment use that could increase the intensity
and/or increase the parking demand.
Such changes may require the owners, lessees, and users of 9400 Waukegan Road to
submit an updated parking analysis, and may subject the owners, lessees, and users of
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9400 Waukegan Road to additional conditions and may serve as the basis for further
amendment to the special use permit.
3. The applicant shall provide a statement as to whether the funding source for the opening of
the massage establishment is the Applicant, or a State or federally regulated financial
institution or some other person or entity. If the funding source is other than the Applicant
or a State or federally regulated financial institution, the name, current address, and current
telephone number of the funding source shall be supplied.
4. Prior to the issuance of any certificates of occupancy and/or the Business Compliance
Certificates, the Applicant shall provide the current name(s), address(es), and telephone
number(s) of all licensed massage therapist(s) at this establishment. In addition, Applicant
shall provide a certified copy of each of such massage therapist(s) license(s) as regulated by
the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
5. The Applicant shall provide the Village all the information and documents listed in 4., above,
prior to any new massage therapists beginning to work at this Establishment.
6. If the operator of the massage establishment desires to modify the individual massage
rooms by switching from curtains to doors, the Director of Community and Economic
Development shall be notified and updated plans shall be submitted for review. In no event
shall any such future doors be equipped with any locking device and shall not be blocked or
obstructed from either side. Such a proposed modification may result in the need for an
amendment to any approved special use.
7. The Applicant shall ensure that all managers and staff who are employed at this
Establishment are aware of the conditions for this Special Use.
The motion passed unanimously 6-0 (Khan absent).
Subsequent to the close of the public hearing and action taken by the Plan Commission, the
applicant made a minor revision to the submitted floor plan to comply with Ordinance 16-26
"Massage Establishments and Massage Therapists," approved by the Village Board on December
9, 2016. Specifically, on the original plans, the applicant proposed to convert the existing
second restroom into a laundry area. The revised buildings plan, dated December 15, 2016,
shows both restrooms to remain to ensure the business will have dedicated restrooms for each
gender and the laundry area relocated to an area previously identified for use as storage.
On December 28, 2016, the Chairperson of the Plan Commission reviewed the modification to
the building floor plan and concluded that such modification did not change the intent or
intensity of the proposed Massage Establishment use or the special use permit and did not
warrant any further review by the Plan Commission.
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Legislative Summary
Ordinance 16-29
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 4 ENTITLED "RESTRICTED PARKING
STREETS" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
Introduced:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
First Reading:
Special Considerations
or Requirements:
December 12, 2016
To prohibit all -day parking by Metra commuters in order to increase the on -street parking
supply for residents and businesses on Narragansett Avenue and Capulina Avenue.
The Village has a longstanding policy of discouraging on -street parking by train
commuters and encouraging commuters to park at the train station. Narragansett
Avenue from Capulina Avenue to Hennings Court is very close to the train station,
but has no parking regulations to discourage commuter parking. The south side of
Capulina Avenue from Narragansett to Ferris Avenue also has no parking
regulation to discourage parking by commuters and commuters are parking on this
segment. The Police Chief enacted a temporary parking regulation in October 2016
to prohibit parking for more than 3 hours except for vehicles displaying a Zone 5
special parking permit. Village staff has heard no complaints about the parking
regulation. The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed a request from Village staff on
December 1, 2016, to make these temporary parking regulations permanent. The
Traffic Safety Commission recommended making the temporary parking
regulations permanent, except the regulation should only be in effect Monday
through Friday.
Public Works.
Approximately $300 to replace 8 signs
General Fund Account Number 025017-563130
The Public Works Department will replace the signs as part of their normal work day.
Approval as presented.
December 12, 2016, Code Book Change
None
Respectfully submitted: /
Ralp E. Czerwinski, Vi
Prepared by:
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer
Reviewed by:
Administrator
Reviewed by:
onto, D ector Public Works
11 de
An, Corporation Counsel
Teresa 1 -lo
ORDINANCE 16-29
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 4 ENTITLED "RESTRICTED
PARKING STREETS" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home
rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois,
can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not
limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village established the Traffic Safety Commission to receive, review, and present
recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees regarding requests or inquiries on matters
involving traffic safety, including requests for installation of traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission received a request to review temporary experimental
parking restrictions installed on Narragansett Avenue between Capulina Avenue and Hennings Court and
on Capulina Avenue between Narragansett Avenue and Ferris Avenue and to make a recommendation to
the Village Board whether or not to make the restrictions permanent; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 pm on
December 1, 2016, at the Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center, considered the above referenced
request; and
WHEREAS, notifications of the meetings were sent to residents in the area; and
WHEREAS, there are existing parking regulations on the north side of Capulina Avenue from a
point 40 feet west of the centerline of Ferris Avenue to a point 310 feet west of the centerline of Ferris
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 1, Article 4 empowers the Police Chief to make
experimental or temporary regulations for a period of up to ninety (90) days; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief made an experimental regulation prohibiting parking for more than
three years on Narragansett Avenue from Capulina Avenue to Hennings Court and on Capulina Avenue
from Narragansett Avenue to Ferris Avenue except for vehicles displaying a Zone 5 special parking
permit displayed in the parked vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the experimental regulations were established October 12, 2016, and will expire
January 12, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the requested parking regulations is to prohibit all -day parking by
Metra commuters in order to increase on -street parking supply for residents; and
WHEREAS, The Traffic Safety Commission recommended making the temporary parking
regulations permanent, except the regulation should only be in effect Monday through Friday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 4 entitled "Restricted Parking Streets" of the
Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following restriction:
5-13F-4: There shall be no parking at the times listed below on any of the following streets; and the
Director of Public Works or his designee shall place "no parking" signs in or at suitable
places within the no parking zones herein established which specify the parking restrictions herein
established:
A. Special Permit Parking:
5. There shall be restricted parking on the following streets between the hours indicated
except for vehicles displaying a zone 5 special parking permit:
Street
Narragansett
Avenue
Capulina
Avenue
Between Side of Street
The centerline of Capulina
Avenue and and the centerline
of Hennings Court
The centerline of Narragansett
Avenue and the centerline of
Ferris Avenue
Both
South
Day and Time
Monday through Friday
Monday through Friday
SECTION 3: The Director of Public Works and/or his designee is hereby authorized and directed
to remove any conflicting signs and erect such signs as detailed in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be communicated to residents adjacent to the parking
restrictions via a letter, which shall be received as evidence of the passage and legal publication of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its approval and publication.
PASSED THIS 9th DAY OF JANUARY 2017
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Pietron
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 9th DAY OF JANUARY 2017
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 10th DAY OF JANUARY 2017
Connie Travis, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Ordinance 17-03
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE A, SECTION 1 ENTITLED "ONE-WAY STOP
INTERSECTIONS" AND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 1 ENTITLED "NO PARKING
STREETS" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
Introduced:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departs
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Admin Recommend:
Second Reading:
Special Consideration
or Requirements:
January 9, 2017
To refine parking restrictions on the new configuration of Theobald Road, Mango Avenue and
South Park Avenue near the location where these streets previously intersected.
Resolution 16-40 authorized improvements at the intersection of Theobald Road, Mango
Avenue and South Park Avenue to improve the movements of vehicles and make a shorter
crossing for pedestrians along marked mid -block crosswalks. These improvements have created
a need to reconsider whether and how to redefine parking regulations and traffic control.
Village staff initiated a public review of recommended parking restrictions and traffic control
near this location. The Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) received a request for a proposal for
parking restrictions and traffic control on Theobald Road between Menard Avenue and Major
Avenue, and near the intersection of Mango Avenue with South Park Avenue. TSC reviewed
this request at their December 2016 meeting. There is one-way stop control on northbound
Mango Avenue at South Park Avenue and on westbound South Park Avenue at Theobald Road.
There is an existing parking regulation on the south side of Theobald Road from the centerline
of Mango Avenue to a point 195 feet east of the centerline of Mango Avenue. The Traffic
Safety Commission recommended deleting the stop sign restrictions at South Park Avenue and
Mango Avenue from Municipal Code Section 5-13A-1. They also recommended amending
Section 5-13F-1 to: (1) extend the existing parking restrictions on the south side of Theobald to
include the driveway west of the crosswalk; and (2) prohibit parking on the north side of
Theobald Road between the driveways east and west of the crosswalks as well as on both sides
of the curve where Mango Avenue meets South Park Avenue. The limits of the recommended
restrictions are illustrated in the attached Exhibit "A". This ordinance is intended to codify the
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Commission.
Public Works Department
Approximately $800 to install 16 signs
General Fund Account Number 025017-563130
The Public Works Department will replace the signs as part of their normal work day.
Approval as presented.
Required — Code Book Change — January 23, 2017
None
Respectfully submitted: / ice_ Reviewed by:
Ralp E. Czerwinski, illage Administrator
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer
Reviewed by:
Public Works
Teresa Ijbffe r iston, Corporation Counsel
ORDINANCE 17-03
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE A, SECTION 1 ENTITLED "ONE-WAY STOP
INTERSECTIONS" AND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 1 ENTITLED "NO
PARKING STREETS" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home
rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois,
can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not
limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 16-40 authorized improvements at the intersection of Theobald Road,
Mango Avenue and South Park Avenue to improve the movements of vehicles and make a shorter
crossing for pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, the improvements manifest a practical need to refine parking restrictions in this
vicinity; and
WHEREAS, the decision of whether and what parking restrictions and traffic control would be
needed was postponed until the improvements were finalized; and
WHEREAS, those improvements are now complete; and
WHEREAS, Village staff initiated a public review of recommended parking restrictions and
traffic control on Theobald Road, Mango Avenue and South Park Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Village established the Traffic Safety Commission to receive, review, and present
recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees regarding requests or inquiries on matters
involving traffic safety, including requests for installation of traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission received a request to review a proposal for parking
restrictions and traffic control on Theobald Road between Menard Avenue and Major Avenue, and near
the intersection of Mango Avenue with South Park Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 pm on
December 1, 2016, at the Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center, considered the above referenced
request; and
WHEREAS, notifications of the meetings were sent to residents in the area and Muslim Education
Center; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code includes one-way stop control on northbound Mango Avenue at
South Park Avenue and on westbound South Park Avenue at Theobald Road; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code includes a parking regulation on the south side of Theobald
Road from the centerline of Mango Avenue to a point 195 feet east of the centerline of Mango Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission recommended enacting parking regulations consistent
with limits shown in Exhibit "A" and also that stop signs at South Park Avenue and Mango Avenue be
removed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A, Section 1 entitled "One -Way Stop Intersections" of
the Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete the following restriction:
5-13A-1: ONE-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS: The following intersections are hereby
designated as one-way stop intersections; and the superintendent of public works shall post
appropriate signs at all such intersections:
Street
Mango Avenue
South Park Avenue
Direction
Northbound
Westbound
At Its Intersection With
South Park Avenue
Theobald Road
SECTION 3: Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 1 entitled "No Parking Streets" of the
Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete the following restriction:
5-13F-1: NO PARKING STREETS: There shall be no parking at the times listed below on any of
the following streets; and the Director of Public Works or his designee shall place "no
parking" signs in or at suitable places within the no parking zones herein established which specify the
parking restrictions herein established:
Street
Theobald Road
Between
From the centerline of Mango Avenue to a point along the
south side of Theobald Road 195 feet northeast of the
centerline of Mango Avenue
Side of Street
South
SECTION 4: Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 1 entitled "No Parking Streets" of the
Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following restriction:
5-13F-1: NO PARKING STREETS: There shall be no parking at the times listed below on any of
the following streets; and the Director of Public Works or his designee shall place "no
parking" signs in or at suitable places within the no parking zones herein established which specify the
parking restrictions herein established:
Street Between Side of Street
Mango Avenue Midpoint of centerline curve with South Park Avenue Both
through curve to a point 55 feet south of the centerline
of South Park Avenue
South Park Avenue Midpoint of centerline curve with Mango Avenue Both
through curve to a point 55 feet east of the centerline
of Mango Avenue
Theobald Road A point 235 feet northeast of centerline of Menard South
Avenue to a point 195 feet northeast of the extended
centerline of Mango Avenue
Theobald Road A point 210 feet northeast of centerline of Menard North
Avenue to a point 235 feet northeast of the extended
centerline of Mango Avenue
SECTION 5: The Director of Public Works and/or his designee is hereby authorized and directed
to remove any conflicting signs and erect such signs as detailed in this Ordinance.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall be communicated to residents adjacent to the parking
restrictions via a letter, which shall be received as evidence of the passage and legal publication of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its approval and publication.
PASSED THIS 23`d DAY OF JANUARY 2017
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Pietron
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 23`' DAY OF JANUARY 2017
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 24th DAY OF JANUARY 2017
Connie Travis, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
EXHIBIT "A"
RECOMMENDED LIMITS OF PARKING
Legislative Summary
Resolution 17-01
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LLP TO
PERFORM AUDITING SERVICES
Introduced:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
First Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Respectfully submitted b
gaisalph
Reviewed by: tkaL %
Teresa offman s o Corporation Counsel
January 9, 2017
This resolution will authorize staff to finalize a contract for auditing services based
on the terms of the proposal submitted by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP on December
2, 2016. Auditing services will be provided for the Village of Morton Grove. State
law and sound public financial accounting practices requires the Village to perform
an audit of its financial statements on an annual basis.
The Village initiated a qualifications based selection process for auditing services
and received five (5) proposals. The proposals were reviewed and evaluated by
Village staff. Lauterbach & Amen, LLP was found to be the preferred auditing firm
to validate the integrity of the Village's financial statements. Lauterbach & Amen,
LLP's proposal is for auditing services for a four year period beginning December
31, 2016 through December 31, 2019.
Primarily the Finance Department, however it is reasonably expected audit testing
will include other areas and processes.
A total four year cost of $137,460.
Amounts will be budgeted for fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 from the
General Fund A/C # 022012-552110, Water Fund A/C # 405035-552110.
The Finance and Administrative Departments will provide unfettered access to any
and all records, financial or otherwise, selected for testing, review and/or validation.
Approval as presented.
Not Required
None
Prepared By:
Hanna Sullivan, Finance Director
RESOLUTION 17-01
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
WITH LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LLP TO PERFORM AUDITING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home
rule government under the provision of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, can
exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not
limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village's financials are currently in good order having received the Certificate
of Achievement in Financial Reporting for more than twenty years; and
WHEREAS, the Village is required by State Statute to have an audit of its financial statements
annually; and
WHEREAS, a qualifications based selection process was implemented wherein the Village
solicited proposals/bids from seven (7) firms, and subsequently received five (5) proposals, which
provided a scope of services that met the Village's needs and expectations; and
WHEREAS, an analysis of the proposals has resulted in the following total costs for the
proposed four (4) year contract.
Miller Cooper & Co. $180,550
Crowe Horwath $167,600
Sikich, LLP $148,710
BKD, LLP $142,650
Lauterbach & Amen, LLP $137,460
, and
WHEREAS, these proposals were evaluated, and reviewed by staff; and
WHEREAS, staff has recommended the Village select Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, based on the
quality of their proposal and their knowledge and experience in municipal auditing, expertise with
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Pronouncements, and experience in ensuring the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report conforms to the standards required by the Government Finance
Officers Association; and
WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees deems it to be in the best interest of the
Village to obtain auditing services from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, for a four year period beginning for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, through the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing whereas clauses
into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set
forth.
SECTION 2: The Village Administrator and/or his designee is hereby authorized to negotiate
and execute a contractual agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for auditing services pursuant to
terms and conditions consistent with their proposal dated December 2, 2016.
SECTION 3: The Village Administrator and Finance Director/Treasurer are hereby authorized
to take all steps necessary to implement such contract.
SECTION 4: This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon it passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 9th day of January 2017
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Pietron
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 9th day of January 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
10th day of January 2017.
Connie Travis, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Finance Department
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December 23, 2016
To: Ralph Czerwinski, Village Administrator
From: Hanna Sullivan, Finance Director
RE: Contract for Audit Services
State law requires the Village's financial statements to be audited annually. The Village's
current contract for audit services expired with the 2015 audit. The Village sent out a request
for proposal for auditing services for fiscal years 2016 to 2019 to seven firms. The Village
received responses from five firms. Below is a summary of the proposals received:
We recommend accepting the proposal from Lauterbach & Amen as it is the lowest cost and the
firm possesses the knowledge and experience in municipal auditing, expertise with
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Pronouncements, and experience in ensuring the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report conforms to the standards required by the Government
Finance Officers Association.
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Audit Proposals
Firm
2016
2017
2018
2019
Total
Miller Cooper
44,000
44,650
45,950
45,950
180,550
Crowe Horwath
40,300
41,300
42,400
43,600
167,600
Sikich
35,550
36,615
37,710
38,835
148,710
BKD
34,250
35,150
36,050
37,200
142,650
Lauterbach &
Amen
32,850
33,860
34,870
35,880
137,460
We recommend accepting the proposal from Lauterbach & Amen as it is the lowest cost and the
firm possesses the knowledge and experience in municipal auditing, expertise with
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Pronouncements, and experience in ensuring the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report conforms to the standards required by the Government
Finance Officers Association.
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