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Home My WebLink About2019-03-25 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 MARCH 25, 2019 CALL TO ORDER I — Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at V. 7:00 p.m. 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, and Connie Travis. Trustee Janine Witko was absent with notice. VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Thill moved to accept the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 11, 2019 as presented, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. VIII. SPECIAL REPORTS NONE IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE X. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) NONE XI. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Mayor DiMaria had no report this evening, other than to congratulate Corporation Counsel Liston on becoming a grandmother. XII. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Harford had no report. `''" ? inutekaofMTuary 2514201119 B MINIestin XIII. A. Village Administrator: Mr. Czerwinski had several announcements: STAFF REPORTS 1. He announced that, in an effort to maintain a high level of vehicular traffic flow, safety, and efficiency, the Village routinely monitors and reviews areas of the Village in order to recommend changes in traffic restrictions and regulations where appropriate. There are currently two areas with trial traffic modifications in place. Businesses and residents in the affected areas have been notified. The first area is eastbound Main, Washington, Monroe, Madison, and Cleveland Streets will be closed to "through truck traffic" from Austin Avenue. The second area is eastbound Madison and Monroe Courts at Austin Avenues, where stop signs have been installed. Both trial traffic modifications should help slow truck traffic and put it where it belongs, instead of on residential streets. The trial traffic modifications will be in place for 180 days, after which a determination will be made as to whether they should be made permanent or not. 2. Mr. Czerwinski announced that the Village of Morton Grove is now offering enhanced 911 contact with a new service called "Smart 911." This is a voluntary and free service offered to all Village residents. By signing up for Smart 911, citizens are able to proactively provide information to facilitate a fast and accurate response. With Smart 911, a resident is able to create their own Safety Profile. Additionally, the Village will use the Smart 911 registration to notify subscribers of important Village emergency notifications. The resident chooses what information to include and what detail are important to share with first responders. It is important to note that the resulting Safety Profile is private, secure, and only available to 9-1-1 when an emergency call is placed. Interested residents can learn more and/or sign up at www.smart911.com. The Smart911 app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Please contact the Morton Grove Police Department at 847-470-5200 if you have any questions. 3. Mr. Czerwinski provided a "Queen of Hearts Raffle" update: The next drawing will take place on March 27 at 9:00 p.m. at Moretti's. This will be the 11th drawing and the jackpot currently is $12,500. Ten out of 52 cards have been selected. They are: 1-11-13-19-21-24-30-34-51-54. He encouraged everyone to participate in this raffle, which benefits the Morton Grove Foundation. 4. Mr, Czerwinski announced that on Saturday, May 18, the Village will host an Electronic and Document Destruction recycling event at the Civic Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Residents from Morton Grove and other Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County communities are eligible to participate. 5. Mr. Czerwinski reminded everyone that, now through March 30th, you can recycle your holiday lights at the Morton Grove Village Hall during regular business hours. This program is available through a program with Elgin Recycling. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no report. 2 •Minutes of �ebrua yy 25;.201'9 Boar litni tird XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Grear: a. Trustee Grear presented Resolution 19-17, Authorizing the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Closure of Dempster Street. He said the Illinois Department of Transportation requires the Village to adopt a resolution approving the closure of Dempster Street for the annual Memorial Day Parade. This resolution will also authorize the Village Engineer to file an application through the Illinois Department of Transportation for the actual closing of Dempster Street (Route 58) from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019, for the Parade, which is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m. that date. Trustee Grear moved to approve Resolution 19-17, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Grear gYe Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill ave Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko absent 2. Next, Trustee Grear presented Resolution 19-18, Authorizing the Annual July 4 Parade and Closure of Dempster Street. a. He said the Illinois Department of Transportation requires the Village to adopt a resolution approving the closure of Dempster Street for the annual July 4 Parade. This resolution will also authorize the Village Engineer to file an application through the Illinois Department of Transportation for the actual closing of Dempster Street (Route 58) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019, for the Parade, which is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. that date. Trustee Grear moved to approve Resolution 19-18, seconded by Trustee Travis. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko absent B. Trustee Minx: 1. Trustee Minx presented Resolution 19-19, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract With Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. for the 2019 Concrete Replacement Program. She explained that the 2019 Concrete Replacement Program addresses concrete features dis- turbed by utility repairs, and deteriorated sections of sidewalk and pavement. This would should be completed in May 2019. Additional work that emerges during the summer of 2019 will be re- paired in September 2019. This contract was bid through a public process in accordance with the Village Code. One sealed bid was received. The proposal amount is $5,230 more than the Engineer's Estimate of Cost. a. Minutes of February 25, 2019 Board Meeting XIV. B. Trustee Minx: b. Trustee Minx said the contract value is $224,430, but, since this is a unit price contract, the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed. Trustee Minx moved, seconded by Trustee Ramos, to approve Resolution 19-19. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Grear Tr. Minx Tr. Ramos Tr. Thili ave Tr. Travis Lys Tr. Witko absent TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) C. Trustee Ramos: Trustee Ramos had no report this evening. Trustee Thill: D. Trustee Thill had no report this evening. E. Trustee Travis: 1. Trustee Travis noted that this is the last week for the Community Relations Commission's Winter Photo Contest, with the theme of "Doors of Morton Grove." She encouraged photographers to get their photos submitted by March 31 at Village Hall or online at the Village's website. Selected photos will be featured on the Village's Facebook page, website, and five winning photos will be enlarged, framed, and displayed at Village Hall. 2, Trustee Travis announced that the next Community Artists Performance will be held on Satur- day, April 13, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. This is free to the public. Trustee Travis encouraged everyone to attend. F. Trustee Witko: Trustee Witko was absent—no report. XV. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor DiMaria urged the assemblage to continue to keep former Trustee Jim Karp in their prayers for a full recovery. 4 Minutes of February 25, 2019 Board Meeting XVI. XVII. WARRANTS Trustee Travis presented the Warrant Register for March 25, 2019 in the amount of $236,021.46. She moved that the Warrants be approved as presented. Trustee Grear seconded the motion. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye Tr. Thill ave Tr. Travis afire Tr. Witko absent RESIDENTS' COMMENTS NONE XVIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Grear ave Tr. Minx aae Tr. Ramos at Tr. ThiII aye Tr. Travis awe Tr. Witko absent The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. 5 Minutes of February 25, 2019 Board Meeting PASSED this 8th day of April, 2019. Trustee Grear Trustee Minx Trustee Ramos Trustee Thill Trustee Travis Trustee Witko ;1= , APPROVED by.n the this 8th dWy of April, 2019. Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 9th day of April, 2019. ,, Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by: Teresa Cousar 6