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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-11 MinutesMINUTES 9F 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 JUNE 11, 2018 CALL TO ORDER — Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 6:58 p.m. 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 BiII Grear, Rita Minx, Ed Ramos, John Thill, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regarding the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 14, 2018, Trustee Thill moved to accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. VII. VIII. SPECIAL REPORTS 1. Announcement of Spring Photo Contest Winners a. Community Relations Commissioner Gia Schultz said that the Community Relations Commission's purpose is to foster, encourage and stimulate the improvement of relations among and between citizens of all races, creeds, national origins and economic and education- al levels; and to provide all individuals with an equal opportunity to grow and participate to the best of their ability, in the economic, educational, social and cultural activities available in our community. The Commission engages in a number of initiatives, such as the Adopt -A -Planter program, quarterly photo contests, and a community -wide garage sale. The Commission also distributes information at the Farmers' Market and acts as greeters for the Village's quarterly Neighborhood Outreach events. b. Commissioner Schultz said that the winning photos each represent the Village's tag line: "Incredibly Close. Amazingly Open." and thanked all those who submitted entries in the Spring Photo Contest. She then announced the winners: Melissa Heneghan, Maryam lkhlas Ansari, Cindy Salazar (with two winning photos), and Atifa Ayubi." The winning photos will be displayed at Village Hall and posted on the Village's Facebook page. Ms. Schultz said Maryam Ikhlas Ansari won in the "young adult" category, and Atifa Ayubi was named the Overall Winner. c. Commissioner Schultz encouraged all residents to submit photos in the upcoming Summer Photo Contest. Up to five (5) photos can be dropped off at Village Hall or emailed to the Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meeting VIII. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) Commission at crcCa�mortongroveil.orq. Ms. Schultz also thanked everyone who participated in the Adopt -A -Planter program; planting took place this past Saturday. All plants came from Patyk Farms, owned by one of Morton Grove's original residents, and a regular vendor at the Village's Farmers' Market. Ms. Schultz said that anyone interested in taking part in the Commission - sponsored community -wide garage sale should go to the Village's website and register online. Garage sale dates are August 10-12, 2018, rain or shine! d. Lastly, Commissioner Schultz noted that the Community Relations Commission currently has 11 members but would definitely welcome more! The next meeting of the Commission is tomorrow night and residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about the Commission. 2. Plan Commission Case PC -04, Requesting an Amendment to a Special Use Permit to Convert the Existing School (Muslim Community Center Academy) from Pre -Kindergarten Through 8th Grade to 7th Grade Through 12th Grade at 8601 Menard Avenue in Accordance with Sections 12-4-2:C of the Unified Development Code a. Director of Community and Economic Development Nancy Radzevich presented this case. She provided some background information. In November of 2004, the Village approved a Special Use Permit for the property at 8601 Menard Avenue for use as a mosque and for expansion of an existing school, which was a K-8 parochial school. The governing documents set parameters and/or conditions for the facility's site layout and operations such as approved site and floor plans, on occupancy rates such as limiting the prayer hall to 625 person, and operation of the school for kindergarten through 8th grade. b. From 2004 to the 2013-2014 academic year, the MCC Academy taught pre -K through 8th grade and the MCC's Hifz program, a program which teaches children 10 to 14 years old to memorize the Quran. At its peak during the 2013-2014 calendar year, the Academy had 476 students with 50 staff members. After the 2013-204 academic ear, grades pre -K through 5 were transitioned to the MCC Academy's Skokie campus at 9301 Gross Point Road, leaving only 6th through 8th grades and the Hifz program, about 169 students total. Under this proposal, the MCC would transition the 6th grade to the Skokie campus as well. c. The site plan approved by the 2004 Special Use Permit included 201 on-site parking spaces, as well as an area for 23 more "land -banked" parking spaces. Per Resolution 04-32, "The Village may require the future construction of some or all of the parking spaces on the land -banked area if MCC's Friday patrons park more than 50 vehicles on streets adjacent to the MCC for four consecutive normal Fridays, confirmed by a joint count taken by the Parties." There are currently 194 parking spaces on-site. d. The MCC is seeking to amend their Special Use Permit to allow for the conversion of the previously approved pre -K to 8th Grade elementary school to a junior high and high school for grades 7 through 12. The existing Special Use Permit includes a condition that limits the MCC Academy to pre -K through 8th grade. The MCC has committed to a peak enrollment of 50 students per grade for 7th and 8th grades, and a lower peak enrollment of 25 students per grade for 9th through 12th grades. The existing Hifz program would continue, with a maximum enrollment of 40 students. The combined peak enrollment would be 240 students, which staff increasing from the current 25 to 30 maximum at any given time. e. The MCC has advised the Village that there is currently no regular bus service for the students, and bus service is not anticipated, except for two annual field trips. 2 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meeting VIII. f. g. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) The MCC has also advised the Village that the school hours would remain the same, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, on Fridays, the 10th through 12th grades would be dismissed at least one hour before prayer service to attend classes at Oakton Community College, as part of the College's and the Academy's dual credit program. The MCC has stated there will be no extracurricular school activities. The MCC submitted a traffic and parking study prepared by Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. The study includes an analysis of the existing and proposed parking demand and traffic volumes/circulation for the proposed amendment. The submitted traffic study notes that the discrepancy between the approved site layout of 201 parking spaces and the current 194 spaces is the result of: one space along the eastern property line and 1 space along the northern row of parking were eliminated to create a landscape island; one additional space was provided within a modified island at the site entrance off of Theobald Road; and six spaces within the main east -west drive aisle are not striped. Based on GHA's analysis, the firm determined that, even with the current 194 parking spaces, there would be sufficient parking on Mondays through Thursdays, but there would be a potential issue on Fridays, with added vehicles for student drivers on top of the vehicles parked for the two Friday prayer services. h. Ms. Radzevich said that, after much discussion, the Plan Commission voted to recommend the approval of the proposed Special Use amendment, subject to several conditions, including issuing parking permits for parking on-site to all students and faculty that drive to the subject property, limiting class sizes, and confirming the agreement that Oakton Community College will be providing classes on Fridays to MCC's 10th through 12th grade students. Mayor DiMaria asked if the Board had any questions for Ms. Radzevich. i. Trustee Thill asked if this would be tried for a certain length of time to ensure that it worked. She said no, but any change in hours of operation or proposed increases in staffing student levels, or activities would require that the MCC submit an updated parking analysis and may subject the MCC to additional conditions and may serve as the basis for further amendment of the Special Use Permit. J. Trustee Witko asked if the class level of 25 students per 9th through 12th grade would remain indefinitely. Principal Habeeb Quadri responded that there are strict requirements to get into these grades, so yes, the cap of 25 students per grade would remain indefinitely. 3. Plan Commission Case PC 18-03, Requesting a Special Use Permit for an Amusement Estab- lishment to Allow for the Operation of a Billiards Hall at 6231 Dempster Street, in Accordance With Section 12-4-3:D of the Morton Grove Unified Development Code. a. Again, this case was presented by Community and Economic Development Director Nancy Radzevich. She explained that the subject property is a vacant 5,314 square foot tenant space located in a single story multi -tenant commercial building located at the southwest corner of Dempster Street and Fernald Avenue. The other tenant spaces within the building are occupied by a travel agency, a foot health care center, a barber shop, and a family dental care. There are 7 parking spaces at the rear of the property, which is zoned C1 General Commercial District. b. Ms. Radzevich said the Applicant, Mr. Sang Chul Hong, and the property owners, Mr. Chung Lee and Mr. Ho Lee, have applied for a Special Use Permit to operate a 13 -table billiards hall, with proposed hours of operation from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 3 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meeting VIII. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) c. Patrons would rent a table in designated time increments. The Applicant is not proposing any on-site food preparation, but intends to offer pre-packaged food items along with beer, wine, and soft drinks for sale. The maximum number of employees on site is projected to be three. d. The Applicant submitted a parking and traffic study prepared by Eriksson Engineering Associates (EEA). The firm projects the facility's peak parking demand at approximately 40 vehicles in the evening, when they hold tournaments, and, in general, a parking demand of 20 spaces on standard nights of operation. This was based on industry standards of 1.5 people per vehicle for compatible entertainment uses plus three employees. The Applicant plans to hold tournaments several times a year. e. EEA determined that there would be times when the overall parking demand would exceed the available 7 on-site and 17 public street parking spaces along Fernald Avenue. In order to meet the expected peak parking demand, the Applicant has secured an agreement with MB Financial at 6201 Dempster to utilize their 93 -stall parking lot after regular bank hours, which are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fridays, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The Applicant proposes to use these spaces in conjunction with the on-site and public street parking along Fernald Avenue, south of Dempster Street, and north of the public alley, to meet the overall parking demand. f. 9. This proposed establishment will cater to the Korean American community and bring people together to enjoy a form of billiards called 3 -ball, which is popular in the Korean community. After several more questions asked by the Plan Commissioners and satisfactorily answered, the Plan Commission voted unanimously (with one absent) to recommend approval of the Special Use Amendment. Mayor DiMaria asked if the Board had any questions for Ms. Radzevich. h. Trustee Grear asked if the Village would have documentation regarding the parking arrange- ment with MB Financial. Ms. Radzevich said yes, and further, the Applicant will have to show future renewals of that arrangement, or, if the arrangement ends, they will have to show an alternate supplemental parking arrangement. i. Trustee Thill said his understanding was that the Applicant also had a parking arrangement with a nearby service station. He pointed out that smoking would only be allowed on Dempster, not in the alley at the rear of the building. He suggested the Applicant check out the smoking container at the J.C. Licht Company on Dempster for an example of how to make it look presentable. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE 4 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meeting X. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) Ron Friedman, 5743 Theobald, addressed the Board regarding PC 18-04. He said traffic in the area of the MCC on Friday afternoons is horrible, and even worse during Ramadan. He asked that a provision be included in the Ordinance stating that students who drive to the MCC will leave before the prayer service begins. He stated that, currently, parking is allowed on both sides of Theobald Road, but he feels it should only be on one side of the street. Mr. Friedman also wondered why only 5 neighboring residents had received notification of the Public Hearing on this Plan Commission case. Mayor DiMaria responded that students will be dismissed one hour before the prayer service is scheduled to begin. Trustee Minx noted that the Village's ordinance states that homes within 250 feet of a subject property should be notified of Public Hearings regarding any potential changes to a parcel. She suggested that perhaps some of the neighbors hadn't been notified because they were outside of the 250 feet limit. XI. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1. Mayor DiMaria proclaimed the week of June 18-24 as "Amateur Radio Week" in the Village. He pointed out that amateur radio provides a bridge between peoples, societies, and countries by creating friendships and the sharing of idea. Amateur radio operators provide countless hours of community service both in emergencies and to other local organizations, with no compensation whatsoever. Some amateur radio operators also serve as weather spotters for the US Weather Bureau. Mayor DiMaria noted that the ARRL is the leading organization for amateur radio in the US, and will hold Amateur Radio Field Day exercises on June 23 and 24. This is a 24-hour emergency preparedness exercise and demonstration of the amateur radio operators' skills and readiness to provide self-supporting communications with no further infrastructure required. 2. Mayor DiMaria then introduced and recognized former Village Trustee Shel Marcus, who now serves the B'nai B'rith organization as a Senior Vice President and member of its Executive Board. The mayor said that 2018 marks the 175th anniversary of B'nai B'rith International, and as such, proclaimed October 13, 2018 as "B'nai B'rith Day." B'nai B'rith is the oldest service organization founded in the United States (founded on October 13, 1843). It has an unparalleled record of aiding humanity throughout the US and in several dozen nations around the world. The organization has provided over $100 million in medical equipment and supplies to victims of worldwide disasters since 1865. B'nai B'rith is a strong and vocal advocate for the state of Israel and has had an active presence there since 1988. It is the only Jewish sponsor of federally funded housing for seniors on limited incomes, and provides affordable housing without regard to race, religion, or ethnicity. Mayor DiMaria presented the proclamation to Shel Marcus as the board and assemblage congratulated the B'nai B'rith organization. Former Trustee Marcus thanked the Mayor and the Board, commenting that all of the proclamations for B'nai B'rith will be displayed at a celebratory event in New York later this year. Also, the organization has designed a special commemorative pin in honor of their 175th anniversary. Mr. Marcus presented Mayor DiMaria with one of these pins. 3. Mayor DiMaria asked the Board for a motion to concur with his appointment of Joseph J. Dahm to the position of Director of Public Works. 5 Minutes of June 11, 2016 Board Meeting XI. h. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued) Mayor DiMaria said that Joseph Dahm has been employee with the Village since 1977, beginning his career as a seasonal employee. He became a full-time employee in 1980 as a Maintenance Worker in the Forestry Division. He continued his progression in the organization in various capacities, and was named Assistant Director of Public Works in 2010. Trustee Thill moved concur with Mayor DiMaria's appointment of Joseph Dahm to Director of Public Works, seconded by Trustee Grear. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear Tr. Thill gys Tr. Minx Tr. Travis gyg Tr. Ramos Tr. Witko The Board and assemblage congratulated Joe Dahm. Mayor DiMaria said that this appointment is effective as of today, but there will be a formal swearing-in ceremony at the Board Meeting on July 9, 2018. XII. CLERK'S REPORT 1. Clerk Harford reported that she had attended the quarterly Condominium Association meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, along with Village Administrator Ralph Czerwinski, Fire Chief Frank Rodgers, and Police Officer Gina Leitz. a. She said that Chief Rodgers discussed the importance of updated smoke and carbon dioxide detectors in all condos, as well as the importance for residents to register their phone numbers with the reverse 911 call list. This can be done by going to the Village's website, click on "village services," then "I want to," and finally "sign up for community alerts." b. Officer Leitz addressed condo members concerned about driving and parking laws on private property, noting that the police department can issue tickets for parking in fire lanes or in handicapped spaces, or for driving under the influence. She encouraged condo members who would like further clarification to contact Police Chief Mike Simo to schedule an appointment. c. The Police Department also offers knox boxes to give access to buildings in case of an emergency. These are different than the ones offered by the Fire Department. d. Clerk Harford announced that the Police Department's "National Night Out" is scheduled for August 7, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The next Condominium Association meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 22, 2018. XIII. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: 1. Mr. Czerwinski presented Resolutionl8-33, Authorizing Funding For a Depreciation Account and a Rate Stabilization Account for the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission. 6 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meeting XIII. STAFF REPORTS (continued) A. Village Administrator: (continued) a. Mr. Czerwinski explained that this resolution is also before the Niles Village Board. It authorizes the Villages to advance necessary funds to the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission subject to reimbursement from bond proceeds or revenues received by the Commission. b. He said that, in January 2017, both Niles and Morton Grove entered into a Cost Sharing Agreement for costs related to the Water Commission, whereby each Village agreed to advance necessary funds for the Commission, subject to reimbursement as noted above. Pursuant to Ordinance 18-02 (the Bond Ordinance), the Commission issued $25,000,000 in General Obligation Water Bonds and has already reimbursed both Niles and Morton Grove the sum of $1,700,000 from the bond proceeds. c. One of the provisions of the Bond Ordinance is a requirement for the Commission to fund a Depreciation Account in the amount of $100,000 and a Rate Stabilization Account in the amount of $1,300,000. These accounts cannot be funded with the bond proceeds. In order to satisfy this requirement, Morton Grove and Niles are each required to advance $700,000 to fund the Depreciation Account and the Rate Stabilization Account. Both Villages will be reimbursed from revenues generated by future sales of water. d. Trustee Thill asked more about these accounts. Mr. Czerwinski said that having that provision in the Bond agreement helped the Commission obtain a good rate on the bond issue. Those required accounts now need to be supported, and as the Commission is in its infancy, there are no funds available, other than bond proceeds, which are not allowed to be used for the funding of those accounts. Therefore, the Villages of Niles and Morton Grove will "front" the money for these accounts, and the Commission will reimburse both Villages from revenues generated by the future sales of water. e. Trustee Grear asked if the $700,000 would be coming out of the General Fund or Enterprise Fund. Mr. Czerwinski said that, when the Village was reimbursed $1,700,000, it went into the Enterprise Fund, so this advance of $700,000 will come out of the Enterprise Fund. Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 18-33, seconded by Trustee Grear. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx 2ys Tr. Ramos aye Tr. ThiII ay2 Tr. Travis ave Tr. Witko au. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no report. 7 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meetin • XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Grear: 1. Trustee Grear presented 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. This is the second reading of this Ordinance. a. Trustee Grear 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 overnight parking restrictions. 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 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 moved to adopt Ordinance 18-05, seconded by Trustee Minx. 2. a. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos Lig Tr. Thill Ly± Tr. Travis Lig Tr. Witko gig Trustee Grear noted that the Morton Grove festival is two and a half weeks away. He said this festival is a huge undertaking, and said that Village Administrator Czerwinski and Village staff have been doing an amazing job with preparations. That being said, volunteers are definitely needed for this five-day event. Anyone interested in volunteering an hour or two (or more) of their time should contact Eric or Melanie Brodsky at 847-461-8689 or via email to info©mortongrovedays.org. Trustee Grear also said it's not too late to join the 4th of July Parade. It's a great way to promote a business or an organization. Anyone looking for more information on the Parade should contact Terri at 847-638-2706 or Pat at 847-966-0822. b. Trustee Grear said that sponsors and donations are also more than welcome for this festival. For more information, please visit the Morton Grove Days website at www.mortongrovedays.org. 8 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meeting XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) B. Trustee Minx: 1. a. b. Trustee Minx presented Resolution 18-34, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract With Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. For the 2018 Street Patching Program. She explained that the Street Patching Program is an annual program used as a preventative measure for asphalt streets in order to maintain the quality, drainage, and drivability and to extend the life of the streets in the Village. This work is anticipated to be completed over two days in July 2018. Trustee Minx said the contract was bid through a public process and sealed bids were received. The low bidder is Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc., and their bid came in at $5,100 less than the original budgeted amount. This contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act. Trustee Minx moved, seconded by Trustee Travis, to approve Resolution 18-34. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear ay± Tr. Minx ly± Tr. Ramos au Tr. Thill ave Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko ave 2. Trustee Minx next presented Resolution 18-35, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract With G&M Trucking, Inc. For the 2018 Material Hauling Program. a. She explained that the Village annually contracts with a material hauling contractor to assist in the hauling of materials to and from the Public Works facility at 7840 Nagle Avenue. The program is necessary to haul and dispose of construction/demolition debris, street sweepings, and tree stump grindings, as well as to transport and furnish sand and stone material for the Village. b. Trustee Minx said this contract was bid through a public process and two sealed bids were received, the lowest of which is $162,195. She pointed out that, since this is a unit price contract, the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed. Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 18-35, seconded by Trustee Ramos. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear Tr. Minx ly± Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis awe Tr. Witko 3 Trustee Minx then introduced for a first reading Ordinance 18-07, Establishing the Prevailing Rate of Wages For Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers in the Village of Morton Grove Employed in Performing Construction of Public Works for the Village. 9 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meeting XIV. B. Trustee Minx: (continued) TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) a. Trustee Minx explained that the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requires a contractor and sub- contractor to pay laborers, workers, and mechanics employed on public works projects no less the general prevailing rate of wages as established by the Village. "Public Works" are defined by the Act to mean all fixed works constructed by any public body, or paid for wholly or in part out of public funds. Each year during the month of June, the Act requires the Village to investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages. b. This Ordinance adopts the prevailing wage rates established by the Illinois Department of Labor for Cook County, Illinois, as the prevailing wage rates for public works projects in Morton Grove. These rates are determined by the Illinois Department of Labor and will be posted at www.illinois.gov/idol on or about June of 2018. Upon passage of this Ordinance, the Act further requires the Village to post these rates or make them available for inspection by any interested party; file a certified copy of the Ordinance with the Illinois Department of Labor; and publish a notice of these rates on the Village's website. c. Trustee Minx noted that Village staff had requested that the second reading of this Ordinance be waived, so that submission to the Illinois Department of Labor can be done in a timely manner. She therefore moved, seconded by Trustee Witko, to waive the second reading of this Ordinance due to timing. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. ThiII au Tr. Travis au Tr. Witko aye Trustee Minx then moved to adopt Ordinance 18-07, seconded by Trustee Grear. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear ave Tr. Minx afire Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill au Tr. Travis au Tr. Witko au 4. Trustee Minx then brought forward Ordinance 18-09, Approving an Amendment to a Special Use Permit to Convert the Existing Pre -Kindergarten Through 8th Grade Elementary/ Junior High School to a Junior High/High School, Grades 7-12, at 8601 Menard Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois. a. 5. a. Trustee Minx explained that this Ordinance is pursuant to Plan Commission Case PC 18-04, presented earlier this evening by Community and Economic Development Director Radzevich. As this is a first reading of this Ordinance, no action will be taken this evening. Lastly, Trustee Minx introduced Ordinance 18-10, Approving a Special Use Permit For an Amusement Establishment (Billiards Hall) at 6231 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Illinois. Trustee Minx explained that this Ordinance is pursuant to Plan Commission Case PC 18-03, presented earlier this evening by Community and Economic Development Director Radzevich. As this is a first reading of this Ordinance, no action will be taken this evening. 10 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meeting XIV. C. Trustee Ramos: Trustee Ramos had no report this evening. D. Trustee Thill: TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Trustee Thill said that the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County's document shredding and small electronics recycling event, held at the Civic Center on May 19, was very successful. He said he would provide actual tonnage figures at the next meeting. E. Trustee Travis: Trustee Travis thanked everyone who came out on Saturday, June 9, to pick up their planter items for participating in the Village's Adopt -a -Planter program. F. Trustee Witko: Trustee Witko noted that the Farmers' Market opened this past Saturday and will be open every Saturday until 1:00 p.m., except Saturday, June 30, due to the Morton Grove Days fest. XV. OTHER BUSINESS Cindy Salazar, one of the Spring Photo Contest winners, arrived. The Board and the assemblage congratulated her on having two winning entries in the contest. XVI. WARRANTS 1. Trustee Travis presented the Warrant Register for May 28, 2018 in the amount of $1,315,973.04. She moved that the Warrants be approved as presented. Trustee Witko seconded the motion. 2. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx Tr. Ramos afire Tr. Thill aave Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko �e Trustee Travis then presented the Warrant Register for June 11, 2018 in the amount of $130,141.76. She moved that the Warrants be approved as presented, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear Tr. Minx aaye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill Tr. Travis Tr. Witko aye 11 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meeting XVI. WARRANTS (continued) 3. Trustee Grear noted that the Warrant Registers look much more organized, and asked Finance Director Hanna Sullivan if that was due to new software. She said it was. XVII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS Ron Friedman asked for clarification around the establishment of a Depreciation Account and a Rate Stabilization Account by the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission. He felt that a depreciation account is a non-cash account, and thought it odd to put cash into a depreciation account. Finance Director Sullivan responded, saying that, effectively, the Village(s) are accounting for the fact that equipment purchased is going down in value and will need to be replaced. Village Administrator Czerwinski said that it a requirement of the Bond Ordinance and suggested speaking to Mr. Friedman offline. XVIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Grear Ey2 Tr. Minx gyp. Tr. Ramos Eys Tr. Thill Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. 12 Minutes of June 11, 2018 Board Meetin• PASSED this 25th day of June, 2018. Trustee Grear Trustee Minx Trustee Ramos Trustee Thill Trustee Travis Trustee Witk• APPROVED 0;me is 2 h d. y of June, 2018. Daniel P. DiMaria, Village Presi.ent Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPRO ED and FILED in my office this 26th day of June, 2018. Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk 2' Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by: Teresa Cousar 13