HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-10 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 CENTER
AUGUST 10, 2009
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Village President Daniel J. Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. After leading
the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance, he directed the Village Clerk to call the roll.
ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry
Gomberg, Bill Grear, Shel Marcus, John Thiil and Maria Toth.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Regarding the minutes of the July 27, 2009, special meeting, Trustee Dimaria moved, sec-
onded by Trustee Thill, to approve the minutes as presented. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
Regarding the minutes of the July 27, 2009, regular meeting, Trustee Toth moved, seconded
by Trustee DiMaria, to accept the minutes as presented. Trustee Gomberg stated on page
one, under approval of minutes, the second paragraph, "Motion passed unanimously via
voice vote" should be added. There being no additional changes, Mayor Staackmann called
for the vote. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
Regarding the minutes of the July 28, 2009, special meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved, sec-
onded by Trustee Marcus, to approve the minutes as presented. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
SPECIAL REPORTS
NONE
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
PRESIDENT'S REPORT..
Mayor Staackmann had no formal report. He did state he attended an orientation at Red
Center and was amazed at the technology.
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Minutes of Au. ust 10, 2009 Board Meeting
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CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Kalogerakos had no formal report.
STAFF REPORTS
a. Village Administrator
1) Mr. Wade announced the regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees to
be held on August 24, 2009, will be cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held
on September 14, 2009.
2) Mr. Wade announced a special meeting would to be held at 9:00 am on Sun-
day, August 30, 2009, to examine the Village's infrastructure needs. This bus tour will
begin at Village Hall and will examine infrastructure needs such as a rail walk, rail re-
alignment at Lehigh and Lincoln, and the movement of the Metra rail yard, among
other items. Included with the other Village dignitaries will be Representative DiAmico
and Representative Lang, The public was also invited to attend.
3) Mr. Wade announced a special meeting would be held at 7:00 pm on Wednes-
day, September 2, 2009, in the Trustees' Conference Room. This special meeting will
focus on capital improvements and address Village streets and alleys, the water/sewer
system, and Village building needs.
Corporation Counsel
Corporation Counsel had no formal report.
REPORTS BY TRUSTEES
a: Trustee DiMaria
Trustee DiMaria had no formal report.
h. Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Gomberg had no formal report. He did state a Condominium Association
meeting would be held at 7:00 pm on September 23, 2009, in the Council Chambers. He has
been notifying the individual condominiums and is looking forward to this upcoming meeting.
c. Trustee Grear
Trustee Grear had no formal report. He stated he also went to Red Center with the
Mayor and found it very interesting. Trustee Grear also thanked John Hill and the members
from the Emergency Management Agency for volunteering their time to film all the various
meetings, He also thanked the Department Directors for their extensive knowledge and ex-
pertise.
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'Minutes of Augp'st 10;.2009, oard fleeting:
a rustee Marcus
Trustee Marcus had no formal report. He stated with the onset of the hot weather that •
the Village and Park District have opened cooling centers during the day to anyone who
wishes to use them. The Civic Center and Prairie View Community Center were both open
this: eekend. lie also reminded residents to check on their neighbors, particularly those who
are elderly to make sure everyone is ok during the hot and muggy days ahead.
e. Trustee ThiII
1) Trustee Thill presented Resolution 09-45, Authorizing an Agreement with
the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Lehigh Avenue Resurfacing improve-
ment from Oakton to Lincoln Avenue. Trustee Thill stated this agreement is necessary in
order for the Village to receive the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding in the
amount of $328,000. Resolution 09-24 has already been approved by the Board which ex.
pressed the Village's willingness to participate and provide its share of the project, which to-
tals $145,491. He noted this project will be very similar to the Austin Avenue, Harlem Avenue,
and Shermer Road LAPP projects which have been recently completed. Sufficient funds are
anticipated to be available in the 2010 Fiscal Year Budget in the Lehigh/Ferris TIF Fund and
the Capital Projects Fund to cover the Village's portion of the project ($145,491). There was
no discussion.
Trustee Thill moved, seconded by Trustee Marcus, to approve Resolution 09-45. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg ay2 Tr. Grear a
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. ThiII aye Tr. Toth ye
Trustee Thill stated the Ice Cream Social held at the Civic Center this weekend was a huge
success. He thanked everyone involved for helping with this well attended event.
f. Trustee Toth
1) `Trustee Toth presented for a second read Ordinance 09-14, Granting an Additional
Amendment to the Special Use Permit for the Property Located at 8710 Ferris and 8701
Lincoln for a Planned Unit Development in the Village. Trustee Toth stated this Ordi-
nance will allow the unit rnix for this town.home development to be reduced to 64 units. Ordi_.
nance 09-10 granted a special use to change the mix to 65 units as originally approved in the
Planned Unit Development; however Toll Brothers wishes to change the mix back to 6-4 units.
There was no discussion.
Trustee Toth moved, seconded by Trustee Thill, to approve Ordinance 09-14. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria awe
Tr. Marcus aye
Tr, Gomberg
Tr. Thili
aye,
Tr, Grear
Tr. Toth
Trustee Toth thanked staff for updating the committee/commission/board section on the web
site. She also encouraged anyone interested in serving on a board to please send their re-
sume to the Mayor for review and consideration.
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O"rHER BUSINESS
NONE
WARRANTS -
Trustee Gomberg presented the Warrant. Register for August 10, 2009, in the amount of
$474,552.57. He moved to accept the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Thin. Motion passed:
6 ayes, 0 nays,
Tr. DiMaria a ie Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear ay
Tr, Marcus e Tr. Thili Tr. Toth axe
XIV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
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Christina Otte, Ms. Otte stated she is spearheading a committee regarding the previously
discussed Farrner's Market, A rneeting has been planned for 7:00 pm on August 27, 2009, in
the Trustees Conference Room. She invited anyone interested to attend.
Rudy Furundzie, 7628 Lake.: Mr. Furund is stated he came to the meeting this evening to
get the answers to his questions. Mayor Staackmann stated the Village is working on a com-
prehensive plan for the sewer system and flooding, and anticipated that document being
ready during the first quarter of 2010. Mr. Furundzic stated he was a mechanical engineer
and all he wanted was a logical explanation to his concerns.
David Conrad, 5717 Capuilina. Mr. Conrad expressed his dismay over the use of the Muslim
Education Center. He felt they were in violation of the special use permit and wanted the Vil-
lage Board to convene a hearing and revoke their special use permit. Mr. Conrad stated this
membership has grown to 2,500 participants and the street parking has become more prob-
lematic.
Trustee DiMaria asked Mr. Conrad to leave his list of complaints and violations against the
special use.
Mayor Staackmann acknowledged .he received Mr: Conrad's e-mail. Mayor Staackmann
stated he and Trustee Gomberg nave been working with the MEC. He is not at liberty to dis-
cuss those .conversations .at the time, and he. asked for Mr. Conrad's patience as this problem.
is worked out.
ADJOURNMENT/EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business, Trustee DiMaria moved to adjourn to Executive Session to
discuss personnel; collective bargaining negotiations, the purchase and sale of real estate,
and pending litigation. Trustee Marcus seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0
nays.
Tr. DiMaria Ate.
Tr: Marcus . ale
Tr. Gomberg Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Thil! aye Tr, Toth awe
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The Bo •rd:Meeting.adjourned to Executive Session at 7:29 pm.
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Following the Executive Session Trustee DiMaria moved to adjourn thf Regular Board Meet-
ing, seconded by Trustee Thiil. The motion passed unanimously via voice vote. The Board
Meeting adjQurne.d at 9:02 pm.
PASSED this 14th day of September 2009.
Trustee DiMaria.
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Crean
Trustee. Marcus
Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
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APPROVED b e t 14th day of September 2009.
anie J. ta. kmann, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office
this-15th'day of Sep .-mber 20P9,'
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'Tofiy5:' Palo
akos, Villa • e Clerk
Village of Mo on. Grove, Cook .County, Illinois
Minutes by: Susan Lattanzi •
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