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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-23 MinutesMINUTES 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 APRIL 23, 2018 CALL TO ORDER I – Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 7:00 pm. V. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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. VIII. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regarding the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 9, 2018, Trustee Thill moved to accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. SPECIAL REPORTS Swearing In of New Firefighter Paramedic Craig J. Lubrano a. Fire and Police Commission Chairman Mike Simkins introduced the Village's newest firefighter/ paramedic, Craig Lubrano, and provided some background information. Craig began his employment with the Village on April 9 and started his firefighter training at the NIPSTA Fire Academy on April 16. He was raised in Arlington Heights, graduated from Buffalo Grove High School, and after a year at Harper College, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was trained as a Machine Gunner and achieved the rank of a Sergeant (E-5) before his honorable discharge. Craig then returned to Harper College to continue his education and is working toward his associate's degree in Business. As a firefighter and future paramedic, Craig will be following in his parents' footsteps—his dad is a retired Des Plaines Firefighter/Paramedic and his mom is a Registered Nurse. In his spare time, Craig enjoys going to the gym, running, and spending time with his family and friends. Craig and Chairman Simkins were joined at the podium for the official swearing in ceremony by a close family friend of Craig's, Mayor DiMaria, Fire Chief Frank Rogers, and Trustee Liaison John Thill. Craig was warmly welcomed by the Board and assemblage at the conclusion of the ceremony. b. Minutes_of>'April 23; 2018, Board Meeting IX. X, XI. 1. a. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) NONE PRESIDENT'S REPORT Mayor DiMaria presented Resolution 18-24, Appointing a Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). Mayor DiMaria noted that, as a member of SWANCC, Morton Grove is entitled to appoint a Director every two years to serve on the Agency's Board. The Board of Directors approves the yearly budget for the Agency and sets policy for the region's long-term plan to manage the area's garbage. This Resolution authorizes Trustee John Till to serve as the Village's Director and Trustee Janine Witko and Village Administrator Ralph Czerwinski to serve as its Alternate Directors. Mayor DiMaria asked for a motion to approve Resolution 18-24. Trustee Grear so moved, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye 2. Next, Mayor DiMaria presented Resolution 18-25, Authorizing the Appointment of a Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA). a. Mayor DiMaria said that IRMA requires the Village to adopt a resolution to designate its representatives to this agency. This Resolution will appoint Village Administrator Czerwinski as the Risk Manager and Assistant to the Village Administrator Tom Friel as the Alternate Delegate to IRMA. Mayor DiMaria sought a motion to approve this Resolution. Trustee Minx made the motion to approve Resolution 18-25, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill aae Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye 3. Mayor DiMaria then presented Resolution 18-27, Authorizing the Appointment of Delegates to the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC). Mayor DiMaria noted that Resolution 18-26 on tonight's Agenda had been withdrawn. 2 Minutes.&April 23 2016 Board Meeiin XI. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued) a. Mayor DiMaria explained that the Village has been a member of the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative for many years. Delegates are needed to represent the Village in IPBC matters. This Resolution designates Assistant to the Village Administrator Friel and Finance Director/Treasurer Hanna Sullivan as the Village's representatives. Trustee Witko moved to approve Resolution 18-27, seconded by Trustee Travis. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear ave Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. ThiII ave Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye 4. Mayor DiMaria announced that he has a proclamation honoring the Glenview Squares Dance Club's 65th anniversary that he will personally deliver on Friday at their meeting. 5. Mayor DiMaria congratulated Firefighter James Hosfield, who is retiring after over 30 years of service to the Village. He thanked him on behalf of the Board and the Village for his service. 6. Mayor DiMaria asked everyone to support our veterans during this year's Poppy Days. Poppy Days will be May 17, 18, and 19, and members of American Legion Post 134 will be on corners from 7am to 6pm collecting money to support veterans. Mayor DiMaria encouraged people to donate to this cause, noting that our veterans have put their lives on the line for us. 7. Mayor DiMaria announced that the next Neighborhood Outreach would take place on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 6140 Dempster. He said this is a great opportunity to learn more about what's happening in the Village, to meet the elected officials and department heads, and to discuss issues and concerns one-on-one with the appropriate individuals. XII. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Harford had no report this evening. XIII. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: Mr. Czerwinski had no report this evening. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no report this evening. 3 Minutes of: April 23, 2018Board Meetin .: XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Grear: Trustee Grear presented for a first reading Ordinance 18-05, Amending Title 5, Chapter 9, Section 9, Entitled "Municipal Parking Zones" and Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 3 Entitled "Time Limit Parking Zones" of the Municipal Code of the Village. a. He explained that a new parking restriction is needed for the municipal parking zone on the east side of Major Avenue north of Dempster, and a technical deficiency needs to be corrected in the municipal parking zone on the west side of Major Avenue north of Dempster. b. The Village constructed a new municipal parking zone on the east side of Major Avenue north of Dempster in 2017. Other municipal parking zones along Dempster have an overnight parking restriction. Public Works needs the restriction to allow a time for street sweeping, leaf removal, and snow removal. Village staff reviewed the Municipal Code for existing parking restrictions in the municipal parking zone on the west side of Major Avenue north of Dempster and discovered an inconsistency between the existing parking regulations and the signage currently in place. c. The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed the request for a new parking restriction as well as a request to correct the technical deficiency at their meeting on April 12, 2018. The Commission recommended restricting parking in the municipal parking zone on the east side of Major Avenue between Dempster Street and the first alley north between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., and to delete the existing 90 -minute parking restriction in the municipal parking zone on the west side of Major Avenue between Dempster Street and the first alley north. Trustee Grear said that, as this is the first reading of this Ordinance, no action will be taken this evening. 2. Trustee Grear noted that Morton Grove Days would be holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser— $6 for all you can eat—from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 12, at the Civic Center. Funds raised will be used to support the "Santa Clause Coming to Town" event. Trustee Grear added that volunteers are needed for the Morton Grove Days fest, and encouraged people to contact Eric and Melanie Brodsky at 847-461-8689 for more information on volunteering. He also suggested that Morton Grove businesses and organizations consider joining the parade, commenting that it's a great way to promote your business or organization. For more information, contact Parade Coordinators Terri Cousar and Pat Zmolek at 847-638-2706. B. Trustee Minx: 1. Trustee Minx presented for a first reading Ordinance 18-06, Approving a Minor Amendment to Special Use Permits (Ord. 01-06, Ord. 05-08, and Ord. 13-14) to Allow for a Short -Term Public Utility and Public Service Use at 6301 Oakton Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois. She noted that, in February 2001, the Board approved a special use permit application for Menard's to allow for the construction of an outdoor sales and storage area as part of a new home improvement center at 6301 Oakton. The Board subsequently granted an amendment to that special use in June 2005 to expand the outdoor sales area, and an additional special use permit in August 2013 for an Automobile Service Station Use to allow for a propane fueling station. a. 4 Minutes. of+<April 23, 2018 Board Meeting] XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) B. Trustee Minx: c. DiMeo Brothers, a contractor hired by the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission, and Menards have now filed an application for a minor amendment to the previously approved special use permit for a short-term Public Utility and Public Service Use on the eastern unimproved outlot of the 23.38 acre site. DiMeo and Menards have entered into a one-year lease, through March 31, 2019, to allow DiMeo to utilize a portion of the 5.7 acre outlot as a storage yard to support the construction of a new water supply system for the Villages of Morton Grove and Niles. The approval of this short-term Public Utility Use would not change the intent of the previously approved special use permit, as the storage yard would have its own dedicated vehicular access and parking, and would not impact the operations of the Menards facility. d. The area disturbed by this short-term use will be restored in accordance with the approved site plans and conditions of the previously approved special use. e. Trustee Minx pointed out that Section 12-16-4-B of the Unified Development Code allows for minor amendments of existing special use permits upon the review by the Building Commissioner or his/her designated special use signee, the Plan Commission chairperson, Village Administrator, and Corporate Counsel. The submitted application and plans have been reviewed by all the required staff members, in consultation with the Fire and Public Works Departments, and the Acting Plan Commission Chairperson, and it has been determined that this requested amendment is in substantial compliance with and does not change the intent of the original special use permits. f. Trustee Minx noted that the applicants have requested the Village to waive the second reading of this Ordinance. She therefore moved to waive the second reading of Ordinance 18-06, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye Trustee Minx then moved to adopt Ordinance 18-06. Trustee Grear seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye C. Trustee Ramos: Trustee Ramos had no report this evening, 5 Minutes of April 23, 2018 Board Meeting XIV. D. Trustee Thill: Trustee Thill had no report this evening. E. Trustee Travis: TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) 1. Trustee Travis said the Morton Grove Community Artist Performance, "Beyond Variety," sponsored by the Community Relations Commission, held on Saturday, April 14, at the Civic Center, was quite a success, with about 150 people in attendance. Featured artists included the St. Martha Parish Choir, Morton Grove Women Who Drink Tea, Glenview Squares, Chicago Mask Ensemble, Ruben Zapata, Nicholas Barron, Emily Whitmore, Wandiann, Ginny Ching -Yin Lo, and others. Trustee Travis noted that the next Community Artist Performance event will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2018. 2. Trustee Travis reminded the assemblage that the Community Relations Commission's Spring Photo contest began April 1 and runs through June 1. More information can be found on the Village's website. 3. Trustee Travis said that the Community Relations Commission is once again sponsoring the Adopt a Planter Program, which is open to individuals, families, businesses, and other groups. Anyone interested in adopting a planter needs to sign up by May 11; forms are available on the Village's website or at Village Hall. The Village provides each participant with a starter kit of approved plants, a name card, and instructions. The initial plantings will take place on June 9. Participants may incorporate additional plants at their expense. Participants will take care of their planter until October, although the Village will water the planters weekly. Photos of planters will appear on the Village website and Facebook page. F. Trustee Witko: 1. Trustee Witko reminded everyone that the Farmers' Market will be open on Saturday, May 12, for a Pre -Mother's Day Market at the Civic Center from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The regular season for the Market starts on Saturday, June 9, and continues through October 20. a. Trustee Witko encouraged residents to become a "Friend of the Market." She said people can learn more about supporting the Morton Grove Farmers Market on their website: http://mgfarmersmarket.com/markeffriends. XV. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Trustee Thill noted that the Village and SWANCC are teaming up for a document destruction and small electronics recycling event, scheduled for May 19 at the Civic Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Just drive up in your vehicle and volunteers will unload your recyclables! 6 Minutes of April 23, 2018 Board Meeting XV. OTHER BUSINESS (continued) 2. Mayor DiMaria wished his daughter Leah a very happy birthday! XVI. WARRANTS Trustee Travis presented the Warrant Register for April 23, 2018 in the amount of $401,765.31. She moved that the Warrants be approved as presented. Trustee Witko seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx ave Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis ave Tr. Witko ave XVII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS NONE XVIII. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear Tr. Thill Tr. Minx Tr. Travis The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Tr. Ramos Tr. WitkoLyi 7 Minutes of April 23, 2018 Board Meeting PASSED this 14th day of May, 2018. Trustee Grear Trustee Minx Trustee Ramos Trustee Thill Trustee Travis Trustee Witko APPR me this 1 th d of May, 2018. Daniel P. DiMaria, Village Preside Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 15h day of May, 2018. Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Cle Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by' Teresa Cousar 8