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Home My WebLink About2007-01-08 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 JANUARY 8, 2007 CALL TO ORDER I. Village President Rick Krier called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and 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. Trustee Kogstad was absent. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regarding the Minutes of the December 11, 2006 Regular Meeting, Mayor Krier asked if anyone had any changes or corrections to the Minutes. There were none. The Board approved the December 11, 2006 Minutes as submitted unanimously via voice vote, with one absent. 2. Regarding the Minutes of the December 14, 2006 Special Meeting, Mayor Krier asked if anyone had any changes or corrections. Trustee Staackmann was concerned because the Minutes did not reflect any of the public comments made that evening. Instead, a tally was listed of the names of those who spoke in favor of the Holocaust Museum bond issue, and those who spoke against. Corporation Counsel Liston explained that the format of the Minutes for this meeting was recommended by the Village's bond counsel. Mayor Krier added that the meeting was videotaped so the comments were recorded—thus, the Minutes are sufficient "as is". Trustee Staackmann questioned the listing of John Thill under those who spoke in favor of the proposal. Trustee Staackmann said his impression was that Mr. Thill was not in favor of it. Mayor Krier asked Mr. Thill, who was present, for clarification. Mr. Thill said that he was neither in favor nor against the plan; his comments had focused on the need for further safeguards for the Village if it went forward with the bond issue. Mayor Krier said he would have Mr. Thill's name deleted from the "those in favor" list. With the exception of Trustee Staackmann, the Board voted to approve (with one absent) by voice vote the Minutes of the December 14, 2006 Special Meeting as submitted. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE Minutes of January 8, 2007 Board Meeting V. SPECIAL REPORTS Swearing -In Ceremony for New Police Officer Fire and Police Commission Chairman Mike Simkins performed the swearing-in ceremony of new police officer Nicholas R. Hoffman. Officer Hoffman has been employed as a Community Service officer since July 2003. He is a Glenbrook South graduate who received his associ- ate's degree in law enforcement from Oakton Community College. After the ceremony, Officer Hoffman's sister pinned on his badge. The Board congratulated and welcomed Morton Grove's newest police officer. VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) NONE VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1. Mayor Krier and Administrator Wade presented Employee Anniversary awards to Terri Cousar for her 15 years of service, and to Ed Hildebrandt, Building Commissioner, for his 35 years of service. Interestingly, Mr. Hildebrandt began his employment with the Village in the Fire Department. The average cost of a home in Morton Grove when he began was $27,000! 2. Mayor Krier asked for the Board's concurrence with several reappointments, as follows: Marian Thill and Maria Toth to the Community Relations Commission, and Ed Gabriel to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board. The Board concurred with these reappointments unanimously by voice vote (with one absent). VIII. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Fritzshall had no report, but wished a happy 2007 to all. IX. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator 1. Mr. Wade reminded the assemblage that on Thursday night, January 11, 2007, a Committee of the Whole meeting would be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to further discuss and get the public's input on the proposed smoking ban ordinance. All are welcome to attend. 2. Mr. Wade said that the first Town Hall Meeting of 2007 would be held on Monday, January 29, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at Oketo Park. This is a new location from what was previously announced. The Fire Department's new ambulance will be there for people to see. Mr. Wade thanked the Park District for allowing the use of its facilities for this and future Town Hall meetings. 2 Minutes of January 8, 2007 Board Meeting IX. B. Corporation Counsel: Ms. Liston had no report. X. A. Trustee Brunner: Trustee Brunner had no report. B. Trustee DiMaria: STAFF REPORTS (continued) TRUSTEES' REPORTS Trustee DiMaria presented Resolution 07-01, Authorization for the Purchase of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel. Trustee DiMaria explained that this Resolution authorizes the Public Works Department to continue to purchase fuel from Texor Petroleum as bid through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative for the remained of the contract. The contract expires on June 5, 2007. This contract was originally bid and awarded in June 2003, but has been extended since that time. This is the final contract extension; this service will be rebid by the Northwest Municipal Conference in the near future. Trustee DiMaria moved to approve Resolution 07-01, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Brunner ae Tr. DiMaria Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx gyp. Tr. Senensky ave Tr. Staackmann C. Trustee Kogstad: Trustee Kogstad was absent—no report. D. Trustee Minx: Trustee Minx had no report. E. Trustee Senensky: Trustee Senensky had no report. 3 Minutes of January 8, 2007 Board Meeting X. F. Trustee Staackmann Trustee Staackmann had no report. XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) OTHER BUSINESS NONE XII. WARRANTS In Trustee Kogstad's absence, Trustee Minx presented the Warrant Registers for December 26, 2006, and January 8, 2007. The Warrants for December 26, 2006 were for $699,477.18, and for January 8, 2007, they were $81,237.97, for a total of $780,715.15. Trustee Minx moved to approve the Warrant Registers, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain, 1 absent. Tr. Brunner an. Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx Tr. Senensky aye Tr. Staackmann aye XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS NONE XIV. ADJOURNMENT/EXECUTIVE SESSION There being no further business, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn to Executive Session for purposes of discussing real estate, litigation, personnel, and for review of Closed Meeting Minutes. Trustee Senensky seconded the motion, which passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Brunner au Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Minx awe Tr. Senensky Tr. Staackmann President Krier called the Executive Session to order at 7:53 p.m. Clerk Fritzshall called the roll. In attendance were: Mayor Krier, Trustees Brunner, DiMaria, Minx, Senensky, and Staackmann as well as Village Administrator Wade and Corporation Counsel Liston. There being no further business, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Trustee Brunner and approved unanimously (with one absent) pursuant to a voice vote at 8:32 p.m. Trustee DiMaria then moved to adjourn the regular Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Minx and approved unanimously by voice vote at 8:33 p.m. 4 Minutes of January 8, 2007 Board Meeting PASSED this 22nd day of January, 2007. Trustee Brunner Trustee DiMaria Trustee Kogstad Trustee Minx Trustee Senensky Trustee Staackmann APPROVED by me this 22nd day of January, 2007. r Richard Krier, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 23rd day of January, 2007. Carol A. Fritzshall, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois Minutes by: Teresa Cousar 5