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VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
TO BE HELD AT THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
SCANLON CONFERENCE ROOM
August 14, 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 — July 24, 2017
8. Special Reports
9. Public Hearings
10. Residents' Comments (agenda items only)
11. President's Report—Administration, Comprehensive Plan, Council of Mayors, Northwest Municipal
Conference, Strategic Plan Committee
a. Proclamation — John Crane Asset Management Solutions Day — August 14, 2017
12. Clerk's Report — Condominium Association, Strategic Plan Committee
13. Staff Reports
a. Village Administrator
1) Miscellaneous Reports and Updates
b. Corporation Counsel
14. Reports by Trustees
a. Trustee Grear — Building Department, Community and Economic Development Department,
Lehigh/Ferris TIF, Police Facility Committee, Prairie View TIF, Special Events Commission,
Traffic Safety Commission (Trustee Minx)
b. Trustee Minx — Capital Projects, Chamber of Commerce, Natural Resource Commission, Plan
Commission/Zoning Board, Public Works Department, Waukegan Road TIF (Trustee Grear)
1) Ordinance 17-22 (Introduced July 24, 2017) (Second Reading)
Approving a Preliminary/Final Plat of Vacation of a 2,249 sq. ft. Portion of Capulina
Avenue Right -of -Way, Located Immediately West of Narragansett Avenue and East of
the Metra Right -of -Way
c. Trustee Ramos —Appearance Commission, Environmental Health, IT, Legal Department
(Trustee Travis)
d. Trustee Thill — Advisory Commission on Aging, Emergency Management Agency, Family and
Senior Services Department, Fire Department, Fire Pension Board, RED Center, SWANCC
(Trustee Witko)
e. Trustee Travis — Community Relations Commission, Dempster Street Corridor Plan, Finance
Advisory Commission, Finance Department (Trustee Ramos)
f. Trustee Witko — Economic Development Commission, Farmers' Market, Fire and Police
Commission, NIPSTA, Police Department, Police Pension Board, Water Commission (Trustee
Thill)
1) Ordinance 17-23 (Introduced August 14, 2017) (Requests Waive of Second Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code Entitled "Rules of the Road" and
Title 1, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code Entitled "Penalties" to Adopt the Illinois
Vehicle Code
15. Other Business
16. Presentation of Warrants $964,976.39
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
JULY 24, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
I — Village President Dan DiMaria called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. in the Council
V. Chambers of Village Hall and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor DiMaria
thanked the veterans in attendance this evening for their service.
VI. Village Clerk Eileen Harford called the roll. Present were: Trustees Bill Grear, Rita Minx,
Ed Ramos, John Thill, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko.
VII.
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regarding the June 26, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes, Trustee Thill moved to approve
the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously via voice
vote.
2. Regarding the Special Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2017, Clerk Harford noted that the Minutes
should be changed to say "2017" instead of "2016." Trustee Minx moved to approve the Minutes
as corrected, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
3. Regarding the July 10, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes, Trustee Minx moved to approve
the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed unanimously via voice
vote.
VIII. SPECIAL REPORTS
Plan Commission Case PC 17-13 Requesting Approval of a Preliminary/Final Plat of Vacation
of a 2,249 Sq. Ft. Area of the Capulina Right -of -Way Located Directly to the West of
Narragansett Avenue and East of the Metra Right -of -Way.
Community and Economic Development Director Nancy Radzevich reported on this case.
She said the Village requested that this portion of right-of-way be vacated as it will be
incorporated into the overall redevelopment plan for the municipally -owned properties south
of Capulina and west of Ferris, collectively known as "Site B" in the Village's Lehigh -Ferris
Framework Plan. The proposed vacated right-of-way will be utilized to provide a much-needed
visitor parking lot for the proposed 36 -unit townhome Planned Unit Development being
proposed by Lexington Homes (see Plan Commission Case PC 17-14).
SPECIAL REPORTS
Ms. Radzevich said that, at the Plan Commission hearing, there were no questions from the
public or the Commissioners. The Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of
this request.
Plan Commission Case PC 17-14 Requesting a Planned Unit Development Comprised of
36 Attached Dwellings in a Total of Seven Buildings on Approximately Two Acres With Waivers
to Density and Dimensional Controls and Approval of the Preliminary and Final Plats of
Subdivision.
Ms. Radzevich reported on this case. She said that Lexington Homes is seeking approval of a
Planned Unit Development consisting of 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a total of seven
buildings. The proposed development is designed with three buildings consisting of five
attached townhomes, two buildings with four attached townhomes, and one building each of six
and seven attached townhomes. Each will have a two -car garage and up to three bedrooms.
The overall development includes 17 on-site visitor parking spaces and six on -street parking
spaces will be provided on the south side of Capulina Avenue, immediately north of the
proposed development. Parking in these spaces will be time -restricted to discourage all -day
parking by Metra riders.
Ms. Radzevich said the proposed development complies with all of the dimensional controls
for attached dwellings except the maximum permitted density and maximum permitted lot
coverage. Lexington Homes is looking for a waiver to allow 80% lot coverage instead of the
required 65% and a density waiver to allow 18 units per acre. Lexington Homes is also seeking
approval of an 8 -lot subdivision in order to create seven building lots around each of the
individual townhome structures and an eighth lot, which would encompass all the common
space for the development, including driveways, detention areas, etc. The proposed subdivision
is intended to allow for ease of sale of the 36 townhomes as "fee simple ownership?
Ms. Radzevich said that Lexington Homes has developed its current plan based on discussions
with Village staff. At the hearing, Commissioners asked questions as to drainage, snow
removal, the lighting plan, a proposed retention wall, and about the history of contamination on
the site. Several residents also spoke at the hearing, expressing concerns about the density
and the traffic. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Plan Commission unanimously
recommended approval of this case.
Trustee Thill commented that the Village has been waiting for nine years to get this property
back on the tax rolls. He congratulated Ms. Radzevich and Village staff on their efforts.
Mayor DiMaria echoed Trustee Thiil's comments.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
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XI.
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Mayor DiMaria noted that former Village Trustee Joan Dechert had passed away. She served as
Trustee from 1977 to 1984. Joan was also instrumental in the development of the Prairie View
Community Center with the "Save Open Space" local campaign. She was also active in local
schools, serving as a member of the Board of Education for Niles Township District 219 and
Golf School District 67. Joan received recognition as the 1974 Morton Grove Life "Woman of the
Year" runner-up and received the Distinguished Service Award from Golf School for her service
from 1991 to 1999. Mayor DiMaria asked for a moment of silence to honor Joan Dechert for her
service in giving back to the community.
2. Mayor DiMaria said that he's had the good fortunate of attending several events featuring the
Village's newest Eagle Scouts: Connor Ramseyer, Sam Conkle, and Nick Greiner. He said he
was very, proud of these young men. Mayor DiMaria noted that Molly Matteson, a former
ParkView student, is working in the Peace Corps in a small rural village in the western region
of Ghana as a health educator. Mayor DiMaria noted that young people like Molly and the
Eagle Scouts are our hope for the future and should give everyone a lot of pride. He led the
assemblage in a round of applause for these young people, saying, "These kids are doing it
right."
XII. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Harford had no report.
XIII.
STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator:
Village Administrator Czerwinski provided the Board and assemblage with an update on the
Morton Grove -Niles Lake Michigan Water Project. He noted that there is a Resolution on the
Agenda tonight to approve a contract for the project's design engineering. The corridor study
has been completed and the best routelor the water transmission has been determined. The
Project Plan of Finance is continually updated as it is a fluid document. The Morton Grove -Niles
Water Commission has been formed, with former Trustee John Pietron representing Morton
Grove. The Commission provides oversight and a single point of contact from which to apply
for grants, etc. Steve Vinezeano, Village Manager of Niles, represents Niles on the Water
Commission.
Mr. Czerwinski introduced Bill Balling, water consultant, and Larry Thomas, project manager for
Stanley Engineering, the firm selected for the design engineering contract. He noted that Stanley
Engineering had done the corridor study, an arduous task, and said they are the right firm for
this work. Mr. Czerwinski added that the Water Commission imposed a cap on spending levels
for this contract—expenses in excess of $40,000 have to come back before both Niles' and Mor-
ton Grove's Village Boards.
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Mr. Czerwinski said that Corporation Counsel Liston, along with Niles' Corporation Counsel,
ensures that both towns will have good legal standings when this project is over.
Mr. Czerwinski said the corridor study indicated that transmitting water from Emerson and
McCormick through Skokie is the best, fastest, and least intrusive path. A 30" water main will be
installed at Emerson and McCormick and then parcel out to both Niles and Morton Grove.
Mr. Czerwinski said Finance Director Hanna Sullivan and her Niles counterpart are working on
the funding for this $97 million dollar project.
The MG -N Water Commission held its first meeting on July 7 and we're now moving forward
with the engineering design work. The Commission will have its own website, courtesy of Steve
Vinezeano and Boyle Wong, and information will be posted there for the public. Property is being
identified for acquisition, as a site will be needed for a booster station, and, at the project's
terminus, for a pumping station and reservoir. The Water Commission is working on reestablish-
ing a Chicago connection, as the contact they were working with left. The Commission will also
begin working on a draft understanding of the look, logo, and location of the water tank and
pumping station. Mr. Czerwinski said the Commission is also pursuing funding through the Illi-
nois Environmental Protection Agency.
Mr. Czerwinski said that right now, the project is on schedule and on budget. Still needed is an
intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Skokie. Mr. Balling is working on surveying ac-
tivity in Skokie and reviewing Skokie's permitting requirements.
Mr. Czerwinski said that the project leadership team would be heading to Springfield on Thurs-
day to discuss funding and reporting requirements. With many financing packages, there are
certain things that can and cannot be funded. He felt that short-term loans may come into play,
and pre -purchasing of some materials, such as piping, would be proactive. Mr. Czerwinski felt
that the dollar amounts associated with the engineering were less than what had been projected,
so the Village was in good shape, although we still could run into something unexpected. The
contract is for $4.4 million split between the two communities ($6 million had been budgeted).
Morton Grove will pay its share with funds currently available in the Water Fund.
Mr. Balling complimented Mr. Czerwinski on his progress report, noting that the actual design
engineering contract amount is "not to exceed $4,459,000)." Each Village will be billed by the
Water Commission. The Commission will meet at the end of every month. Mr. Balling was
pleased at the engineering contract, calling it "excellent." He said that many engineering firms
had sent "robust" responses to the RFP. Everyone involved paid a lot of attention to the details.
He felt that Stanley Engineering's bid was very good. As far as the funding, Mr. Balling said the
team "got some movement" from the IEPA, which is excellent news. He said the core of the fi-
nancing is to take advantage of as much subsidized interest as possible.
Mayor DiMaria complimented the project leadership team, calling this an incredible undertaking.
He also thanked former Trustee Pietron for "stepping up."
B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston had no report.
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XIV.
A. Trustee Grear:
Trustee Grear had no report.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS
B. Trustee Minx:
1. Trustee Minx presented Ordinance 17-19, An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for
a Medical and Dental Office/Clinic at 5818 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL.
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
a. Trustee Minx said that Dr. Spiro Karras filed an application for a special use permit for a
Medical and Dental Office/Clinic at 5818 Dempster Street. He plans to move his practice of
20 years from Lincolnwood to Morton Grove. The proposed hours for the facility are: 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays, and two Saturdays
per month from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Karras will initially have a staff of five (1 doctor and
4 support staff), and intends to increase it to a staff of eight (2 doctors and 6 support staff) over
the next few years. At full capacity, the office is expected to accommodate an average of 15 to
18 patients per day (weekdays).
Trustee Minx said that, per the Unified Development Code, the required number of parking
spaces for this development is 11. Dr. Karras hired AES Services to complete a traffic and
parking report. They determined that, based on the property use, the proposed facility would
have a peak demand of 12 spaces, which can be accommodated through a combination of 6
onsite parking spaces as well as available public parking spaces along Mansfield and within the
municipal parking lot, across Dempster Street. AES concluded that the combination of onsite
and available public parking spaces should accommodate the parking demand for this use.
Trustee Minx said that this special use application was reviewed by Village departments and by
the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC). The TSC raised some questions about the traffic report,
and a revised site plan and traffic report was submitted in response to their questions. As there
are no proposed changes to the facade, the Appearance Commission's review was not required.
The Pian Commission unanimously recommended approval of this application, with conditions.
Trustee Minx moved to adopt Ordinance 17-19, seconded by Trustee Grear.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
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2. Next, Trustee Minx introduced for a first reading Ordinance 17-22, Approving a Preliminary/
Final Plat of Vacation of a 2,249 Square Foot Portion of Capulina Avenue Right -of -Way
Located Immediately West of Narragansett Avenue and East of the Metra Right -of -Way.
She noted that this Ordinance is pursuant to Plan Commission Case PC 17-13, reported out
earlier this evening. As this is a first reading, no action will be taken tonight.
a.
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
B. Trustee Minx: (continued)
3. Trustee Minx then presented Resolution 17-36, Authorizing an Agreement With ComEd For
Design Engineering Work by ComEd For the Relocation of Existing Electrical Equipment
to Facilitate the Redevelopment of the Village -Owned Property at the Southwest Corner of
Ferris and Capulina Avenues (Site B).
a.
She explained that this ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $35,000 from the Lehigh -Ferris
TIF Fund to initiate the design engineering work by ComEd for the relocation of the existing
electrical lines and associates equipment at Site B, a location identified in the Lehigh -Ferris
Framework Plan as a targeted site for redevelopment. This site includes a former public alley
right-of-way with a number of existing utilities, including electrical lines and associated equip-
ment. In order to facilitate the timely redevelopment of this site, Village staff is recommending
the Village enter into a work agreement with ComEd to initiate the design engineering services
for the relocation of service lines and associated equipment.
Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 17-36, seconded by Trustee Thin.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
C. Trustee Ramos:
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Trustee Ramos had no report, but thanked the Morton Grove Police Department and the detec-
tives who apprehended the person who stole relics from St. Martha's church.
D. Trustee Thill:
Trustee Thill had no report.
E. Trustee Travis:
1.
Trustee Travis said the Community Relations Commission is sponsoring a community -wide gar-
age sale that will be held, rain or shine, on August 11, 12, and 13. Residents who want to be
included in this community -wide event must register by August 2 on the Village's website or by
coming to Village Hall. The Village will waive its garage sale permit fee and will also provide a
map of all the households participating in the garage sale. You can register for all three days, or
just one or two of the days. Maps will be posted online on August 7.
2. Trustee Travis encouraged everyone to attend a Family Fest Peace Vigil on August 19 at the
grassy area just north of the Morton Grove Civic Center. The peace vigil begins at 11:30 a.m.
and will celebrate the beauty and diversity of Morton Grove. Face painting, chalk drawing, and a
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
E. Trustee Travis: (continued)
traveling peace mural will be on hand. She urged everyone to come and help lift up and spread
hope for continued harmony in the Village, and beyond.
3. Trustee Travis announced that artists in Music, Dance and Poetry are welcome to submit their
works for the next Morton Grove Community Artists Performance. The goal is to embrace and
showcase local talent in celebrating our Village's artistic diversity. Professional and pre -
professional musicians, dancers and poetry artists are invited to submit their works for the
3rd Morton Grove Community Artists Performance. The performance, which will take place on
Sunday, October 15 at 4:00 pm at the American Legion Civic Center, showcases local talent,
celebrates artistic diversity, and is free to the public.
a. The submission deadline for performers is September 1, 2017. Selected performers will be
announced on September 8, 2017. The Fall Community Artist Performance is being produced by
Identity, a Morton Grove based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit performance arts organization. For more in-
formation, check the Village's website or contact Ginny at ginny@identityperformingarts.org or
847.707.0931.
4. Trustee Travis said that the Community Relations Commission's Summer Photo Contest has
begun and will end on September 4. She encouraged people to post pictures they may have of
the July 4 festivities, noting that up to five photos can be submitted to crc@mortongroveil.org or
by dropping them off at Village Hall.
F. Trustee Witko:
1. Trustee Witko presented Ordinance 17-21, Amending Title 5, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic,"
Chapter 1, Entitled "Traffic Administration and Enforcement," Section 4, Entitled
"Experimental or Temporary Regulations" of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
Trustee Witko explained that this Ordinance will amend the Village's Code, Section 5-1-4, to
allow experimental and/or temporary traffic regulations from up to 90 days to up to and not to
exceed 180 days.
a.
Trustee Witko moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to adopt Ordinance 17-21.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
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Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
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Tr. Ramos an
Tr. Witko aya
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XVI.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Witko: (continued)
Next, Trustee Witko presented Resolution 17-37, Authorizing the Approval of a Professional
Services Agreement For Engineering Services For Design of Water Transmission Mains
and Facility Improvements to be Entered Into Between the Morton Grove -Niles Water
Commission and Stanley Consultants, Inc. And the Expenditure of Village Funds to Pay
For the Village of Mouton Grove's Share of the Financial Obligations Under the
Professional Services Agreement.
This is the Resolution referenced by Village Administrator Czerwinski in his presentation earlier
this evening.
Trustee Witko said this Resolution approves a Professional Services Agreement between the
Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission and Stanley Consultants, Inc., to provide professional
engineering services for the design of water transmission mains and facility improvements, and
further authorizes the expenditure of funds—a not to exceed price of $4,459,313—to pay for the
Village's share of financial obligations under the Professional Services Agreement. Stanley
Consultants, Inc.'s fees will be based on the actual amount of work performed. The total contract
costs will be paid equally b Morton Grove and Niles.
Trustee Witko moved to approve Resolution 17-37, seconded by Trustee Travis.
Tr. Grear
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Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
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OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
WARRANTS
Trustee Travis presented the Warrant Register for July 24, 2017, in the amount of $625,701.11.
She moved that the Warrants be approved as presented. Trustee Witko seconded the motion.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. ThiII
Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
Tr. Ramos
Tr. Witko
XVII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
NONE
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ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Thill moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Witko.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
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Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
PASSED this 14th day of August, 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 14th day of August, 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 15th day of August, 2017.
Eileen Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
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Tr. Witko
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Minutes by: Teresa Causer
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Village of MortonGrove
WHEREAS, John Crane Asset Management Solutions, the largest division of Smiths Group, is
celebrating its 100th year anniversary as a leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered
technologies and services to process industries; and
WHEREAS, this legacy dates back to 1917 with the creation of Crane Packing Company which was
named for one of the company's original founders; and
WHEREAS, in 1949, the company designed the world's first automotive mechanical seal and later
revolutionized sealing technology with its numerous innovations; and
WHEREAS, in 1950, Crane Packing purchased 26 acres of land in Morton Grove. Construction began
on the company's offices the next year and continued until the main office, laboratory, and cafeteria were
completed in 1956. Today, the Morton Grove facility is comprised of five manufacturing buildings totaling
453,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, in the 1990s, the company developed non -contacting sealing technology for pumps that
handle environmentally sensitive liquids and as such retained its standing as a leading manufacturer in their
field; and
WHEREAS, 1998, they acquired three additional companies which extended the company's global
reach and project portfolio as well as expanded their workforce to over 6,900 employees; and
WHEREAS, each year John Crane offers mechanical packing and gasket products upon which the
company has built its success; and each year it should also be noted they manufacturer some 238,900 miles of
braided packing along with flat gaskets and live -load packing for valves; and
WHEREAS, they continue to develop innovations needed for mission critical rotating equipment and
challenging environments by utilizing the latest technology; and
WHEREAS, John Crane's experience and technical expertise keeps global industries ready to meet the
ever-changing needs for today and tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, John Crane is currently the largest employer in Morton Grove with over 600 employees
and is a valued community partner and stakeholder.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Village Board of Trustees and residents of the Village of Morton Grove on
this auspicious occasion do hereby proclaim August 14, 2017, as
JOHN CRANE ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS DAY
and embrace this relati•nship and the continued success of John Crane.
In witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be
affixed the seal of the Village of Morton Grove
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Legislative Summary
ORDINANCE 17-22
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT OF VACATION OF A 2,249 SQ. FT. PORTION
OF CAPULINA AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY, LOCATED IMMEDIATELY WEST OF
NARRAGANSETT AVENUE AND EAST OF THE METRA RIGHT-OF-WAY
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July 24, 2017
This ordinance will approve the vacation of a portion of the Capulina Avenue public right-of-
way located directly west of Narragansett Avenue and east of the Metra right-of-way.
The Village of Morton Grove filed an application to vacate a 2,249 sq. ft. portion of Capulina
Avenue public right-of-way located west of Narragansett Avenue and east of the Metra right-of-
way. The subject property is unimproved, is unnecessary for the operation of Capulina Avenue,
and has been declared surplus by Village Officials. This portion of the Capulina right-of-way is
located just north of a 2+/- acre parcel of land owned by the Village of Morton Grove and
designated as the Site "B" targeted development site in the approved Village of Morton Grove
Lehigh/Ferris Framework Plan, dated January 27, 2009 (Ord.09-01). This property will be added
to the developable land identified as Site "B" and will help facilitate the development of Site
"B". Currently, Lexington Homes is proposing to develop the Site "B" parcel with a 36 unit
townhome development, through a Plan Unit Development (PUD), filed under PC 17-14, and
this vacated portion of Capulina will be used to provide a much-needed visitor parking lot for
the proposed residential development.
The Plan Commission reviewed the application at their June 19, 2017, public hearing. Based on
the application, supporting documents and testimony presented, the Plan Commission voted
unanimously (5-0, Gillespie and Khan absent) to recommend approval of the requested vacation,
with conditions.
Community and Economic Department
N/A
N/A
The vacation of the public right-of-way and required recording of the plat of vacation will be
implemented and supervised by staff as part of their normal work activities.
Approval as presented
August 14, 2017, required
None
Reviewed by
Village Administrator Teresa Hoffivan List
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ration Counsel
ORDINANCE 17-22
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT OF VACATION
OF A 2,249 SQ. FT. PORTION OF THE CAPULINA AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY,
LOCATED IMMEDIATELY WEST OF NARRAGANSETT AVENUE
AND EAST OF THE METRA RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove, located in Cook County, Illinois, is a Home Rule
unit of government and under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, and as such 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, pursuant to Section 12-9-5 of the Unified Development Code, the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Morton Grove has the power and authority to vacate streets and alleys or
portions thereof within the jurisdiction of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove has made a proper application to the Plan
Commission in the Village of Morton Grove under Case No. PC 17-13 requesting to vacate a 2,249 sq.
ft. portion of the Capulina Avenue public right-of-way located immediately west of Narragansett
Avenue and east of the Metra right-of-way ("subject property"), in accordance with the plat of vacation
and legal description, prepared by Haeger Engineering, dated July 17, 2017, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is unimproved and unnecessary for the safe operation of
Capulina Avenue and has been determined to be surplus property by Village Officials; and
WHEREAS, the 2,249 sq. ft. subject property is bordered to the south by vacant municipally -
owned properties, with common addresses of: 8550 Ferris Avenue, 8600 Ferris Avenue, 8602 Ferris
Avenue, 8608 Ferris Avenue, 8612 Ferris Avenue, 8614 Ferris Avenue, 8618 Ferris Avenue, and 8620
Ferris Avenue, which are collectively known as Site "B", per the adopted Lehigh Ferris Framework
Plan (Ordinance 09-01); and
WHEREAS, the Lehigh Ferris Framework Plan identified Site "B" as a potential
redevelopment site for higher density residential uses, based on its proximity to the Village's proposed
future downtown along Lincoln and Lehigh Avenues and the Morton Grove Metra train station; and
WHEREAS, the vacation of this portion of the Capulina Avenue public right-of-way will be
incorporated into the developable land area of Site "B" in order to facilitate the highest and best
development opportunity for this combined area of Village owned property: and
WHEREAS, the incorporation of the subject property into the Site "B" development parcel will
provide Lexington Homes, Inc., the developer who currently has an application filed for the purchase
and development of Site "B" as a Planned Unit Development under PC 17-14, the necessary additional
property to provide a much needed visitor parking lot for their proposed 36 -unit townhome
development; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, public notice for a
public hearing was duly published in the Pioneer Press, a newspaper of general circulation in the
Village of Morton Grove which publication took place on June 1, 2017, and pursuant to the posting of
a sign on the property on June 9, 2017, and written notification sent to property owners within 250 feet
of the subject property on June 2, 2017, as required by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Morton Grove Plan Commission held a public hearing relative to the above
referenced case on June 19, 2017, at which time all concerned parties were given the opportunity to be
present and express their views for the consideration by the Plan Commission; and, as result of said
hearing, the Plan Commission made certain recommendations and conditions through a report dated
July 18, 2017, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "B";
and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission considered all the evidence and testimony presented to it,
discussed the merits of the application in light of applicable laws, including Section 12-9-5 of the
Unified Development Code, and voted to recommend approval of the vacation, with conditions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development
Code, the Corporate Authorities have considered the report of the Plan Commission and find the
proposed vacation of a portion of this public right-of-way is appropriate, in the public interest, and in
accordance with applicable ordinances of the Village of Morton Grove for a vacation of a public right-
of-way.
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 Corporate Authorities do hereby approve the application for PC 17-13,
request for approval for the vacation of a 2249 sq. ft. portion of the Capulina Avenue public right-of-
way subject to the following conditions:
1. The final recorded Plat of Vacation shall be in accordance with the Plat of Vacation, prepared
by Haegar Engineering, dated July 17, 2017; and
2. The applicant or his/her successors shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 12,
Chapter 9 regarding the content, submission, and recording of the plat of vacation.
SECTION 3: The applicant or his/her successors shall file the plat of vacation with the
Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois on or before December 12, 2017, in accordance with
Section 12-9-5 of the Village Code.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law, and the applicant or his/her successors
has recorded the Plat of Vacation, in accordance with Section 12-9-5 of the Village Code, and recorded
this Ordinance with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, and has provided the evidence of
such to the Village of Morton Grove.
PASSED this 14th day of August 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 14th day of August 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 14th day of August 2017.
Eiden Scanlon Harford, Vi11a/Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
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Community & Economic Development Department
To: Village President and Board of Trustees
From: Steve Blonz, Chairperson, Plan Commission
Nancy Radzevich, AICP, Community and Economic Development rector
Dominick A. Argumedo, AICP, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner
Date: July 18, 2017
MORTON GROVE
Incredibly Close -k Amazingly Open
Re: Plan Commission Case PC17-13: Request for approval of a
Preliminary/Final Plat of Vacation of a 2,249 -sq. ft. portion of the Capulina
Avenue Right of Way, located immediately west of Narragansett Avenue
and east of the Metra right of way, in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 9
of the Morton Grove Unified Development Code (Ordinance 07-07)
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village of Morton Grove provided Public Notice for the June 19, 2017 Plan Commission
public hearing for PC 17-13 in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer
Press published the public notice on June 1, 2017, and the Village notified surrounding property
owners via mail on June 2, 2011 and placed a public notice sign on the subject property on
June 9, 2017.
Overview of the Application
The Village of Morton Grove is requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation for a 2,249 -sq. ft.
portion of a public right of way located immediately west of Narragansett Avenue and east of
the Metra right of way.
The proposed portion of right of way to be vacated will be incorporated into the overall
redevelopment plan for the municipally owned properties located south of Capulina and west of
Ferris, which is collectively known as "Site B" in the Village of Morton Grove Lehigh Ferris
Framework Plan, dated January 27, 2009 (Ord.09-01). Under the current proposed
development plan from Lexington Homes through PC17-14, the proposed vacated right of way
will be utilized to provide a much needed visitor parking lot for the proposed 36 -unit townhome
Planned Unit Development. (PUD).
June 19. 2017 Public Hearing
Ms. Nancy Radzevich, Community and Economic Development Director, introduced the case and
summarized the Plan Commission staff report dated June 15, 2017, which was entered, in its
entirety, into the public record. (Attachment 1)
Chairperson Blonz asked for questions from Commissioners. There were no questions from the
Commissioners.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone present that wanted to be heard.
There was no response.
Chairperson Blonz called for a motion to approve Case PC 17-13.
Commissioner Dorgan moved to approve Case PC 16-07, an application for approval of a Plat of
Vacation for a 2,249-sq. ft. area of the Capulina Avenue Right of Way, located immediately west
of Narragansett Avenue and east of the Metra Right of Way, in accordance with Section 12-9-5
of the Morton Grove Unified Development Code (Ordinance 07-07), with the following
conditions:
1. The Plat shall be recorded in accordance with Section 12-9-5:B.5 of the Unified
Development Code.
Commissioner Gabriel seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0, Khan and Gillespie Absent)
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Community & Economic Development Department
MORTON GROVE
Incredibly Close r Amazingly Open
To: Chairperson Blonz and Members of the Plan Commission
From: Nancy Radzevich, AICP, Community & Economic Development Director
Dominick Argumedo, AICP, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner
Date: June 15, 2017
Re: PC 17-13— Application for approval of a Preliminary/Final Plat of
Vacation of a 2,249 sq. ft. area of the Capulina Avenue Right of Way,
located directly to the west of Narragansett Avenue and east of the
Metra right of way, in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 9 of Ordinance
07-07 (Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code)
STAFF REPORT
Public Notice
The Village of Morton Grove provided Public Notice for the June 19, 2017 Plan Commission
public hearing for PC 17-13 in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer
Press published the public notice on June 1, 2017, and the Village notified surrounding property
owners via mail on June 2, 2017 and placed a public notice sign on the subject property on
June 9, 2017.
Jteauest Summary
Property Background
The Village of Morton Grove is requesting approval of a Preliminary/Final Plat of Vacation for a
2,249 sq. ft. portion of a public right of way located directly to the west of Narragansett Avenue
and east of the Metra Right of Way along the train tracks.
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Right of Way Vacation Context Map (Vacation area in Red, "Site B" in Blue)
The proposed portion of right of way to be vacated will be incorporated into the overall
redevelopment plan for the municipally owned properties located south of Capulina and west of
Ferris and is shown on the above map, outlined in &lue, which is collectively known as "Site B"
in the Village of Morton Grove Lehigh Ferris Framework Plan, dated January 27, 2009 (Ord.09-
01). The proposed area for vacation will provide additional land area needed to create much
needed visitor parking lot for the proposed 36 -unit townhome Planned Unit Development
proposed by Lexington homes, in PC 17-14.
Adiacent Sites and Uses
The properties that immediately abut the proposed vacated area include: vacant municipally
owned property ("Site B") to the south, Metra right of way to the west, an existing multi -family
residential development to the north, and the intersection of Narragansett and Capulina
Avenues is directly to the east.
piscussion
Comprehensive Plan
The Lehigh Ferris Framework Plan had proposed that "Site B" could be developed as higher
density residential, based on its proximity to the Village's proposed future downtown along
Lincoln and Lehigh Avenues and the train station. The vacation of this portion of the public right
of way will allow for and better facilitate the redevelopment of "Site B" with a comprehensive
redevelopment plan. In addition, the Village has no plans to utilize this property to extend
Capulina Avenue. Prior to finalizing this Plat of Vacation, village staff will ensure compliance
with all relevant Sections of 12-9-5 of the Unified Development Code.
Recommendation
Staff suggests the following motion for the Plan Commission:
Plan Commission recommends approval of the Preliminary/Final Plat of Vacation for
the 2,249 sq. ft. portion of the Capulina Avenue public right of way located
Immediately west of Narragansett Avenue and east of the Metra right of way, subject
to the following condition:
1. The P/at shall be approved and recorded in accordance with Section 12-9-5:B. of
the Unified Development Code.
Attachments:
Application and related materials
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Legislative Summary
Ordinance 17-23
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD" AND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "PENALTIES" TO ADOPT THE ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE
Introduced
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Submitted by:
Prepared by:
Ra
E. Cze
inski
August 14, 2017
To enable the prosecution of all violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code by Village
Prosecutors.
This ordinance will incorporate the entire Illinois Vehicle Code, ("IVC") as
provisions of the Village Code. The Village had in the past adopted certain, but not
all provisions of the IVC as ordinance violations. Recently the Cook County State's
Attorney advised the Village it will no longer prosecute certain provisions of the
Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) including violations relating to persons driving on a
suspended or revoked driver's license. By adopting the IVC, Village Prosecutors
will be allowed to prosecute any violation of the IVC which occur within the
Village. Most violations of the IVC will continue to be prosecuted in the Second
District Municipal Court House in Skokie, IL and will have the same penalty as
provided in the IVC, including incarceration. Convictions of moving offenses will
continue to be reported to the Secretary of State's office and made part of the
violator's permanent record. The Village will continue to prosecute certain minor
traffic offenses as part of the Village's Local Adjudication Hearing system.
Penalties for these offenses typically result in a fine and are not made part of the
person's permanent driving record.
Administration and Legal Departments
The Village prosecutors are paid on an hourly basis. Increased prosecutor and
related fees are expected to be offset by increased revenue to the Village resulting
from fines.
Not applicable.
The implementation of this ordinance will be supervised by the Police Chief and the
Corporation Counsel.
Approval as presented.
A waiver of the Second Reading is requested, as the State's Attorney has indicated
that it will cease prosecutions as early as August 1.
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e Administrator
Teresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
Reviewed by:f J v I
Michael Simo, Chief of Po'4ice
ORDINANCE 17-23
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD" TO ADOPT THE ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE AND
TITLE 1, CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "PENALTIES"
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 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 has a policy of regularly reviewing and revising its Municipal Code, as
necessary, to ensure the provisions of the Code remain compliant with contemporary statutes and relevant
to the current operations and requirements within the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County State's Attorney has recently advised the Village it will no longer
prosecute certain provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code; and
WHEREAS, the Section 20-204 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/20-204 allows any
municipality including the Village of Morton Grove to adopt any or all portions of the Illinois Vehicle
Code by reference;
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police and the Corporation Counsel recommend the Village adopt the
Illinois Vehicle Code in its entirety, so that violations of the Act may be prosecuted by Village
Prosecutors; and
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 4, of the Municipal Code of the Village entitled "Rules of the Road"
is hereby amended to add a new Section 20 to read as follows:
5-4-20: ADOPTION OF ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE:
A. Pursuant to 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/20-204, the Village hereby adopts in its entirety, the
Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC), 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-100 et seq., as amended from
time -to -time, as ordinance provisions of the Village. Any violation of said provisions of the IVC
shall hereinafter be considered a violation of this Code, and each such violation shall subject the
violator, upon conviction, to the same penalty as set forth in the IVC.
B. Violations of the IVC may be cited as follows: "5-4-20" followed by the section number of the
specific violation of the IVC. For example, a local ordinance violation of 625 ILCS 5/6-303 shall
be cited as 5-4-20-625 ILCS 5/6-303.
SECTION 3: Section 2 of Title 1, Chapter 4, of the Municipal Code entitled "Monetary Penalties
and Fines for Specific Violations and Offenses" is hereby amended to add a row after 5-4-19 to read as
follows:
5-4-20
Violations of the Illinois An ordinance violation of any provision of the Illinois Vehicle
Vehicle Code Code shall have the same fine or penalty provided in or
mandated by the Illinois Vehicle Code.
SECTION 4: The terms and conditions of this ordinance shall be severable and if any section,
term, provision, or condition is found to be invalid or unenforceable by any reason by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections, terms, provisions, and conditions, shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 5: In the event this ordinance or any Code amendment herein is in conflict with any
statute, ordinance, or resolution or part thereof, the amendments in this ordinance shall be controlling and
shall supersede all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions but only to the extent of such conflict. Except
as amended in this ordinance, all chapters and sections of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code
are hereby restated, readopted, and shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: 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 14th day of August 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 14th day of August 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
15th day of August 2017
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois