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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-08 Board 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 CIVIC CENTER MAY 8, 2006 CALL TO ORDER I. Village President Rick Krier called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. and said he hoped everyone in attendance had gotten a chance to see the Village's new fire engine (the Quint) in the parking lot. He then led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. II. Village Clerk Carol Fritzshall called the roll. Present were: Trustees Georgianne Brunner, Dan DiMaria, Rita Minx, Dale Senensky, and Dan Staackmann. Mayor Krier said that Trustee Kogstad had called to let him know that he would not be at tonight's meeting due to a family matter. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regarding the Minutes of the April 10, 2006 Regular Meeting, Trustee Minx moved to approve the Minutes as submitted, dispensing with the reading thereof. The motion was seconded by Trustee Senensky. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner aye Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx aye Tr. Senensky aye Tr. Staackmann aye IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE V. SPECIAL REPORTS 1. Swearing -In Ceremony for Philip Mikula, Firefighter/Paramedic Fire and Police Commission Chairman Mike Simkins performed the swearing- in ceremony for the Village's newest firefighter/paramedic, Philip Mikula. Mr. Simkins provided some background for the assemblage: Firefighter Mikula is a Schaumburg native who graduated from Harper College with an Associate Degree in Fire Science Technology. He began working for the Village on May 1 and began training at the Arlington Heights academy today. Firefighter Mikula, a newlywed, introduced his wife and his parents to the assemblage. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APR. 10 BOARD MEETING MINUTES APPROVED SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR NEW FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC Minutes of Ma • il • u--'1. V. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) 2. Plan Commission Case PC06-04 Requests a Special Use Permit for a Pet Store to be Located at 7204 Dempster Street 3. Plan Commission Chairman Ron Farkas presented this case to the Board. He explained that the applicant, Pet Supplies Plus, is moving. At their previous location, they had a special use permit that allowed them to sell fish. They now wish to sell, not only fish, but small mammals, birds, and reptiles as well. The pet store area is in front of the new store. Chairman Farkas reported that no interested or concerned parties spoke at the Plan Commission hearing regarding this case. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request, with several conditions. Trustee Minx moved to accept the Plan Commission's report. Trustee DiMaria seconded the motion. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner lyl Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx ly± Tr. Senensky ly± Tr. Staackmann lyl Plan Commission Case PC06-05 Requests a Special Use Permit For a Drive- Thru Facility at the Property Located at 5940 Lincoln Avenue Chairman Farkas explained that the applicant, the Niles Township Credit Union, plans to construct a new building at 5940 Lincoln Avenue. Only teach- ers, employees, and families of Niles Township School Districts will be allowed to use this credit union. The applicant wishes to construct three drive-thru lanes at the north side of the property, which is why a special use permit is being requested. There are residences to the north and a multi -family building to the east of the site. One concerned person, the neighbor to the north, spoke at the Plan Commission hearing. He was concerned about the 24-hour ATM machine that would be available, worried about excessive car noise all night. The applicant's representative stated that she did not think their client base would cause a lot of noise, and said they could post signs instructing patrons to be respectful of the neighbors. The Plan Commission voted 4-1 to approve this request. One of the conditions of the Special Use is that a sign(s) be posted at the drive-thru regarding being respectful of the neighbors, with no loud horns or music. Trustee Minx moved to accept the Plan Commission's report, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ayg. Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx aye Tr. Senensky ave Tr. Staackmann aye Mayor Krier clarified for the assemblage that the Board had only voted to accept the Plan Commission's report. They had not yet voted on whether to grant the Special Use Permit. He noted that both applicants had requested that the second reading be waived, and asked Mr. Farkas to stay around until the ordinances were presented, in case anyone had any questions. PC 06-04 REQUESTS SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PET STORE AT 7204 DEMPSTER PC 06-05 REQUESTS SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR DRIVE-THRU FACILITY AT 5940 LINCOLN 2 Minutes of Ma I • • • Nee VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) 1. Bill Luksha spoke regarding Plan Commission Case PC06-05. He said that he wasn't at the Plan Commission hearing, but was concerned on behalf of the neighbor on the north. Mr. Luksha said that he has no problem with the Credit Union being in that location, but was concerned because the ATM machine would only be 18 to 20 feet from the neighbor's property. He was also con- cerned because the neighbor's soil was found to be contaminated during soil testing, because of the gas station previously on that property. Under current real estate laws, the neighbor will have to disclose that the soil is contami- nated, which will hurt the value of his property. 2. Raymond Solal spoke about the Warrant Register. He said the cost of the employees' work hours has not been accounted for in the Warrants. He also spoke regarding Ordinance 06-17 (which establishes standards for the construction of facilities on the public rights-of-way), and felt that the work currently taking place on the Capulina right-of-way is a blatant violation of the Village's code. Mr. Solal said he has brought this to the Mayor's attention and has spoke with Village Administrator Wade and Corporation Counsel Liston about it as well. He said the construction going on right now on the Capulina right-of-way is the same as the MCC taking it. Mayor Krier said these comments belonged under "Residents' Comments" later in the meeting. VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1. Mayor Krier proclaimed the week of May 14–May 20 as "Police Week" in the Village, and called on all citizens and organizations to observe the week. He said that it's important that all citizens know and understand the duties and responsibilities and problems of their police department. 2. Mayor Krier proclaimed the week of May 21—May 27 as "National Public Works Week". He said the health, safety, and welfare of the Village greatly depends on the efficient operation of public works systems, and encouraged all residents to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing public works services, and to recognize the contributions which Public Works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. Mayor Krier thanked Public Works Director Andy DeMonte and his staff, commenting that Public Works takes care of over 82 miles of roads in the Village, over 11 miles of paved alleys, and is responsible for 3.4 million gallons of water per day going into over 95 miles of sewers. He also thanked Trustee DiMaria for being a good liaison to the Public Works Department. 3. Mayor Krier proclaimed May 16, 2006 as "Coach Elmer Erbe Day" to honor the former Park View physical education teacher and coach. He presented the proclamation to Stanley Kimura, representing Park View School. Mayor Krier explained that Coach Erbe died of cancer, and Park View would be dedicating a plaque to him at 6:00 p.m. on May 16th at Park View School. He encouraged all to attend. CONCERN REGARDING CREDIT UNION IMPACT ON NEIGHBOR RESIDENT CONCERNED ABOUT WARRANT REGISTER AND CAPULINA ROW MAY 14-20 PROCLAIMED AS "POLICE WEEK" MAY 21-27 PROCLAIMED AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" MAY 16 PROCLAIMED AS "COACH ELMER ERBE DAY" 3 Minutes of Ma : • a.. • I,••',. VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued) Mayor Krier asked for concurrence with several appointments: 4. To the Community Relations Commission, Zaya Khananu, a man who had come into Mayor Krier's office wondering what he could do to "give back" to his community. He speaks five languages, and Mayor Krier said he hoped that he'd also be able to help the Police Department as a translator. Trustee Brunner moved to concur with this appointment, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ave Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx ave Tr. Senensky aye Tr. Staackmann aye 5. 6. To the Economic Development Commission, Donna Hedrick, a woman who is very active at St. Martha's and at the American Legion. She is an accountant and will be a great fit for that Commission. Trustee Minx moved to concur with this appointment, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner aye Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx ave Tr. Senensky ave Tr. Staackmann aye To the Natural Resources Commission, Tracy Minx, who is active at Park View School and involved in the Morton Grove Days Committee. Trustee Senensky moved to concur with this appointment, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner aye Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx aye Tr. Senensky aye Tr. Staackmann aye VIII. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Fritzshall had no report. IX. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: 1. Mr. Wade announced that, on Saturday, May 13, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) will be giving everyone an opportunity to get rid of old computers and electronic equipment at a recycling event at their Northern Illinois Public Safety Facility, in Glenview at 2300 Patriot. 2. Mr. Wade reminded the assemblage that the next Town Hall meeting will be held on May 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center. All are invited to attend. B. Corporation Counsel: Ms. Liston had no report. APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPOINTMENT TO NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION SWANCC HOLDING RECYCLING EVENT TOWN HALL MEETING REMINDER 4 Minutes of Ma 8, 2006 Board Meeting X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Brunner: Trustee Brunner presented for a first reading Ordinance 06-16, Amending Title 1, Chapter 15; Title 3, Chapter 4-1, 4-3 of the Municipal Code of Morton Grove, to Define the Duties and Authorities of the Director of Family and Senior Services. Trustee Brunner said that the Board had created the permanent position of Director of Family and Senior Services in December, 2005. This ordinance cleans up the various provisions in the Municipal Code to provide for the official duties of the Director. Previously the Code provided that the operations of the Family and Senior Service Department were handled by the Assistant Village Administrator and the Coordinator of Family and Senior Services. There was no discussion on this ordinance. B. Trustee DiMaria: 1. Trustee DiMaria presented Ordinance 06-14, Authorization to Install Park- ing Restrictions on Capulina Avenue Between Ferris Avenue and School Street and on Georgiana Avenue Between Lincoln Avenue and Capulina Avenue Within the Village of Morton Grove. 2. This is the second reading of this ordinance. Trustee DiMaria said that, at the first reading of this Ordinance, Trustee Senensky had suggested that two changes be made before the second read- ing. Those changes are included in this ordinance. Trustee DiMaria asked Trustee Senensky if a provision had been made to accommodate the teachers at Jerusalem Lutheran school. Trustee Senensky said he had discussed this with Village Administrator Wade, and if the teachers felt they needed an accommodation, they could speak with Mr. Wade and something would be worked out, whether a temporary Zone 11 permit or some other accommoda- tion. Trustee DiMaria moved to approve Ordinance 06-14, seconded by Trustee Senensky. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner aye Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx ky2 Tr. Senensky aye Tr. Staackmann Next, Trustee DiMaria presented for a first reading Ordinance 06-17, Amend- ing Title 7, Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove, Establishing Standards for the Construction of Facilities On The Public Rights -of -Way. Trustee DiMaria noted that the Village staff was recommending that the second reading of this ordinance be waived, and he so moved to do so. The motion was seconded by Trustee Brunner and passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner pit Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx aye Tr. Senensky aye Tr. Staackmann ayl ORD. 06-16 AMENDS MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF DIRECTOR OF FAMILY AND SENIOR SERVICES (FIRST READING) ORD. 06-14 AUTHORIZES PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CAPULINA BETWEEN FERRIS AND SCHOOL STREET AND ON GEORGIANA BETWEEN LINCOLN AND CAPULINA ORD. 06-14 APPROVED ORD. 06-17 AMENDS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY 5 Minutes of Ma o II• • • u- -'• X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) B. Trustee DiMaria: (continued) 3. Trustee DiMaria asked Mr. Wade to explain why staff requested that the second reading be waived. Mr. Wade said that this ordinance is designed to strengthen the Village's authority to preserve and protect its rights-of-way. He said that, from time to time, utility companies request the right to install structures, devices, objects, and materials on, over, above, along, upon, across, or within rights -of -ways. This ordinance identifies the process and standards by which the Village may grant permission to utility companies to utilize the rights-of-way. It is modeled after an ordinance developed by the Illinois Municipal League. Mr. Wade said the Village anticipates that, within the next 30 days, or as early as tomorrow, it will be receiving requests to install 5'x5'x5' boxes on its rights -of way. That's why staff was requesting that action be taken on this ordinance this evening. Mayor Krier called for the vote on the motion to waive the second reading. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner aye Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx aye Tr. Senensky a e Tr. Staackmann a e Trustee DiMaria then moved to adopt Ordinance 06-17, seconded by Trustee Staackmann. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner aye Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx awe_ Tr. Senensky lyre Tr. Staackmann aye Trustee DiMaria thanked the Mayor for the proclamation regarding Public Works, and reminded the assemblage that we all owe a great debt of gratitude to the members of Public Works who contribute on a daily basis to all of our health, welfare, safety, and quality of life. C. Trustee Koqstad: 1. In Trustee Kogstad's absence, Trustee Minx presented for a first reading Ordinance 06-18, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Pet Store for the Property Located at 7240 Dempster Street. She explained that this is pursuant to Pian Commission Case PC06-04, heard earlier this evening. The applicant has asked that the requirement for a second reading be waived. Mayor Krier asked the applicant to present the reason(s) why he was requesting to waive the second reading. The store manager stated that they've had a Special Use Permit for 12 years with no problems. Now the store is moving across the street and they've spent five months going through the Special Use process. He said the request to waive the second reading was only to draw the process to a speedier conclusion. SECOND READING WAIVED ORD. 06-17 APPROVED ORD. 06-18 GRANTS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PET STORE AT 7240 DEMPSTER 6 Minutes of Ma 8, 2006 Board Meeting X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) C. Trustee Kogstad: (continued) 2. Trustee Minx moved to waive the second reading of Ordinance 06-18. Trustee Senensky seconded the motion, which passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ay± Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx aye Tr. Senensky ave Tr. Staackmann aye Trustee Minx then moved to approve Ordinance 06-18, seconded by Trustee Staackmann. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner lys Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Minx up. Tr. Senensky aye Tr. Staackmann Tr. Kogstad absent Trustee Brunner asked the store owner what types of small animals would be sold there. He responded that it would be hamsters, gerbils, etc.—no chicks or ducks or boa constrictors. Next under Trustee Kogstad's report, Trustee Minx presented Ordinance 06-19, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Drive-Thru Facility for the Property Located at 5940 Lincoln Avenue. She explained that this ordinance is pursuant to Plan Commission Case PC06-05, heard earlier this evening. The applicant has requested that the second reading be waived. Mayor Krier asked the applicant to explain his reasons for requesting a waiver of the second reading. Len Ackman, representing the applicant, said there were two reasons why they were requesting action this evening. The first is that the credit union currently is in the Administration Building for School District 68. The credit union has been advised by the school district that it may need the space currently occupied by the credit union. The second reason is that the credit union would like to open its new building before Christmas, or January/February 2007 at the latest. Trustee Minx moved to waive the second reading of Ordinance 06-19. Trustee Senensky seconded the motion. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ave Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx aye Tr. Senensky Tr. Staackmann a e Trustee Minx then moved to approve Ordinance 06-19, seconded by Trustee Senensky. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner a e Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx lu Tr. Senensky ave Tr. Staackmann ave Mayor Krier thanked Chairman Farkas for staying for these two ordinances. SECOND READING WAIVED ORD. 06-18 APPROVED ORD. 06-19 GRANTS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRIVE-THRU FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5940 LINCOLN SECOND READING WAIVED ORD. 06-19 APPROVED 7 Minutes of Ma ' 1 . i, • • X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) D. Trustee Minx: Trustee Minx had no formal report, but noted that the Fire Department's new Quint had been delivered last Friday. Several upcoming training session for it will be held for the firefighters, and the Quint will be on display at the Town Hall meeting on May 16th E. Trustee Senensky: Trustee Senensky had no formal report, but thanked the mayor for the procla- mation regarding "Police Week", noting that the police department plays an essential role in our lives. F. Trustee Staackmann 1. Trustee Staackmann presented Resolution 06-25, Authorizing a Contractual Agreement with Rose Group to Remodel a Portion of the Police Department, 6101 Capulina Avenue. 2. Trustee Staackmann explained that this would authorize the first floor remodel- ing and painting of the Police Department. The Village had approved funds for this as part of its 2006 budget. The Rose Group was the lowest of the seven bids received, in the amount of $85,250. Trustee Staackmann moved to approve Resolution 06-25, seconded by Trustee Senensky. Trustee Senensky commented that Building Commissioner Ed Hildebrandt had done an outstanding job working on the design for the remodeling with Chief Tasch and Deputy Chief Erickson. Mayor Krier agreed and called for the vote. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner a1r2 Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx aye Tr. Senensky a e Tr. Staackmann aye Trustee Staackmann congratulated the Fire Department on obtaining the Quint, and added his thanks to the Mayor for the proclamations, especially the one regarding Public Works. He said that it's too easy to forget about the Pub- lic Works employees sometimes, but they're always there to take care of things, whether it's freezing cold or boiling hot, and they deserve this acknowl- edgement and thanks. RES. 06-25 AUTHORIZES CONTRACT WITH ROSE GROUP TO REMODEL PORTION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT RES. 06-25 APPROVED 8 Minutes of Ma 8, 2006 Board Meeting Xl. XII. XIII. 1. 2. OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Staackmann said that he would like to request a resolution be drawn up that would mandate a "first reading requirement" for any appointments to any Village commissions. He said it would give the Village a safety valve and would let residents come forward if they had any concerns about the appoint- ments. Mayor Krier pointed out that most of the Commission appointments are voluntary, adding that it's harder and harder to get people to volunteer. He wondered if Trustee Staackmann had any issues with any appointments to date. Trustee Staackmann said this had nothing to do with any of the Mayor's appointments, it was just another way of showing how open the Village Board is. Mayor Krier felt it would prove to be an obstacle, and didn't understand why it would be necessary, since the present system is working well. He felt such a mandate would just make it more difficult for people to volunteer. Corporation Counsel Liston pointed out that it would mean amending the Village Code in several places. Mayor Krier said it would be a time-consuming task to do this and asked if it was that important. Trustee Staackmann said that he would discuss it further with Corporation Counsel later this week. WARRANTS In the absence of Trustee Kogstad, Trustee Minx presented the Warrant Register, which totaled $783,745.05. She moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Senensky. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner acre Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx afire Tr. Senensky ly± Tr. Staackmann RESIDENTS' COMMENTS Joe Hedrick thanked the Board for participating in the American Legion's Vietnam Remembrance event. He said it was tremendously successful. Mr. Hedrick also reminded the Board and the assemblage about the Memorial Day Parade on May 28th at 1:30 p.m. He said he hoped all would attend. Bill Luksha complimented the Police Department, saying that they are "more vigilant than ever", as evidenced by the speedy apprehension of a bank robber recently. He commented that the more tickets the police department writes, the more revenue there is for the Village. Mr. Luksha also admired the new Quint. Mayor Krier thanked him for his comments, adding that the Police Department doesn't write tickets so the Village gains revenue; it writes tickets when people are doing something against the law. TRUSTEE REQUESTS RESOLUTION MANDATING "FIRST READINGS" FOR APPOINTMENTS TO VILLAGE COMMISSIONS WARRANTS APPROVED MEMORIAL DAY PARADE REMINDER COMPLIMENTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 9 Minutes of Ma 8, 2006 Board Meeting XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Staackmann. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ay.e Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx Ly.g. Tr. Senensky aye Tr. Staackmann The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. PASSED this 12th day of June, 2006. Trustee Brunner Trustee DiMaria Trustee Kogstad Trustee Minx Trustee Senensky Trustee Staackmann APPROVED by me this 12th day of June, 2006. Richard Krier, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 13th day of June, 2006. d449,/1,-* Carol A. Fritzshall, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois MEETING ADJOURNED Minutes by: Teresa Cousar 10