HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-25 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
OCTOBER 25 , 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Village President Dan 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.
II. Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry
Gomberg, Bill Grear, Shel Marcus, John Thill, and Maria Toth.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regarding the Minutes of the October 11, 2010 Regular Meeting, Trustee Thill moved,
seconded by Trustee Marcus, to accept the Minutes as presented. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
2. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 11, 2010, Trustee Marcus moved
to accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Thill. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
V. SPECIAL REPORTS
NONE
VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Mayor Staackmann announced that, from this meeting forward those who wish to speak under
the "Residents' Comments—Non-Agenda Items" portion of the agenda should fill out a form,
found in the back of the room, and submit it to the Clerk prior to addressing the Board.
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VIII.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Speakers will be allowed four minutes to make their point but can request an extra minute or
longer, it the topic is warranted and relevant.
CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Kalogerakos requested that, for simplification, any resident or organization/company
representative in the Village wishing to make an announcement at the Village Board should
provide the announcement to him by the Thursday prior to the Monday Board Meeting, and he
will be happy to make the announcement on the person's or organization/company's behalf.
IX. STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator
1. Mr. Wade announced that Halloween "trick or treat" hours in the Village will be on Sunday,
October 31m, between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
2. Mr. Wade invited the assemblage to attend two upcoming Budget Hearings, which will be
held on October 26 and October 27, starting at 6:00 p.m. These meetings will be held in the
Trustees' Conference Room on the second floor of Village Hall. They are open to the public.
3. Mr. Wade said that Finance Director Ryan Horne would be giving the Board a brief overview
of the 2011 Proposed Budget tonight. First, though, Mr. Wade thanked the department heads
for their diligent efforts to provide proposed budget numbers. He noted that the Village is still
in a "rough" economic time, although possibly slightly better than last year. Staff is proposing a
"balanced" budget that does not rely on any draw -down of the Village's reserves, as has been
done the past two years. Staff is also recommending a property tax increase, mostly to cover
the Village's increasing pension obligations. The total proposed budget is $59.7 million, includ-
ing TIF, Capital Projects, and Pension Funds. The General Fund Budget, which provides for
the daily services of police, fire, public works, and services at Village Hall, is proposed to be
$23.8 million, a decrease of $572,000 (2.4%) from the 2010 Budget. Mr. Wade noted that,
since 2008, the Village has eliminated nine full-time positions and several part-time positions,
for a total salary decrease of $1.2 million. The proposed 2011 Budget is still an "austerity"
budget, and the department heads worked hard to make sure that essential public services
can be maintained. Other services will possibly be deferred. This budget proposes some
service reductions such as cutting back on tree planting and trimming. It also calls for the
elimination of the senior bus service. Last year, the Village cut back on bus service and
instituted a nominal per -ride fee. Detailed daily usage reports of the senior bus service show
that only 29 individuals use it, and it costs the Village approximately $30,000 annually to run it.
If the senior bus service is not eliminated, it could mean some personnel cuts in the police or
fire departments.
a. Mr. Horne noted that the Budget Workshop of October 26 will focus on the General Fund
(revenues and expenses; the administrative department, which is Legislative, Administrative,
Community & Economic Development, and Legal; Finance/IT; Building Department; Family
and Senior Services; Civic Center; and Public Works). The Workshop on October 27 will
focus on specific purpose funds (i.e., TIF Fund, Capital Projects, etc.), plus Police Depart-
ment, Fire Department, and Water and Sewer Fund. On November 3, the Finance Advisory
Committee will review the proposed 2011 Budget.
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STAFF REPORTS
b. Mr. Horne said, regarding the General Fund, that in Fiscal Year 2008, actual total revenues
were $23 million, which is about the same as the revenues proposed for the 2011 Budget.
Expenses for the 2011 Budget are anticipated to be $23.9, compared to FY2008, that's $1.4
million less (6%). Fund balance has been used the past 2 years ($1.4 million in FY2008 and
$2.7 million in FY 2009). The 2010 Budget was passed with a $1.2 million draw -down, but
Mr. Horne said he anticipates that the draw -down will only be $357,000. For the 2011 budget,
no draw -down of reserve funds is proposed.
c. Mr. Horne said that staff is recommending a 3.5% property tax increase. The impact of this
would be $30 on a home valued at $300,000 or $40 on a home valued at $400,000.
4. Mr. Wade noted that representatives from Essex were present tonight to talk about the new
"Homestead of Morton Grove" senior housing project. This is a very exciting project for the
community, with a number of benefits. Mr. Wade said the presentation tonight would be in two
parts: Kent Braasch, VP of Essex, will talk about the project itself, and Steve Friedman, the
Village's Redevelopment Advisor, will talk about the financing of it. Mr. Wade commented that
the financing was quite complicated, and involved the Illinois Housing Development
Authority (IHDA) and other public sources of funds.
a. Mr. Wade said that there are three primary benefits to the Village if it moves forward with this
project. The first is land use. The proposed 2 -acre project area borders the forest preserve
and the Metra railroad tracks, and is triangular in shape. The area is presently slightly blighted.
Mr. Wade said this is the most difficult parcel of land to redevelop within the Lehigh -Ferris TIF
District because of its difficult access, its borders, and its shape. For purposes of senior
housing, the parcel is almost ideal. It's close to public transportation (PACE bus service on
Lincoln and Dempster, plus Metra station nearby) and overlooks woods.
b. The second benefit to the Village is that it serves a housing need. Since the 1970's, the
Village has had a goal for affordable senior housing, targeted to seniors with an annual
income level of about $25,000 to $30,000. Nineteen units will be reserved for seniors with
that level of income. However, studies indicate that there is an even greater demand for
housing for seniors with incomes above that level, and 63 units are proposed for that level.
c. The third benefit of this project is that it will provide an economic boost to Village. The Village
will be contributing to this project using TIF funds. The Village's commitment will be a
maximum of $2.8 million. Mr. Wade said that, as Mr. Friedman will detail, it is possible that
the Village's contribution will be less than that, possibly even considerably less. This project,
when completed, will generate $200K annually in property taxes for all taxing bodies.
d. Mr. Wade said, without the interest of Essex, the Village couldn't be sure of what kind of
possible development, if any, could take place in that triangular parcel. Essex is a nationally
recognized firm that's been in senior housing since 1976. Mr. Wade said they've developed,
financed, built, and managed projects primarily throughout the Midwest. They are involved in
over 3,000 senior living units, so they have considerable experience in this area. Essex does a
variety of projects, some in partnership with not-for-profit organizations (such as The Lodge
in Northbrook). They also have developments in St. Charles and Batavia. Mr. Wade then
introduced Kent Braasch to speak more about the proposed project.
e. Mr. Braasch said that Essex has been in business since 1975. After 1990, they've focused
exclusively on senior housing. Their home office is in Omaha; they have a marketing office in
Northbrook and plan to open another one in Morton Grove.
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STAFF REPORTS (continued)
f. Mr. Braasch introduced some of his staff members in attendance and said that the Homestead
of Morton Grove LLC will be an independent living facility of 82 units, 19 of which are targeted
for seniors with incomes of $30,000 annually or less. It will be four stories tall with a below -
grade garage built on 1.9 acres. There will be 63 parking spaces underneath and 19 spaces
outdoors. He outlined the landscaping plan. Water detention is all underground. The exterior
of the building will be maintenance -free. AN units will have a balcony. There will be a car wash
area in the garage, a sun room, a barber/beauty shop, a business center, wellness center, and
a party room. There will be a full-time manager, housekeeper, and a maintenance man.
g. Mr. Braasch said that 8 units will be one -bedroom and the remaining 74 will be two-bedroom.
They range in size from 781 to 1,011 square feet and each unit has a full kitchen and its own
washer and dryer. Rent includes water, sewer, gas, and basic cable service. He then showed
the assemblage a conceptual drawing of the project.
h. Several members of the Board questioned Mr. Braasch. Trustee Toth asked if the outside
landscaping will be irrigated. Trustee Marcus asked about the security at the building, and
wondered if the beauty/barber shop was for the building's residents only. Mayor Staackmann
asked about the estimated date of completion. Trustee Grear asked if the balconies were
covered. Trustee Thill asked how long Essex had been planning this project.
i. Mr. Braasch responded that the outside landscaping will be irrigated. The building's interior
doors are locked 24/7 and there are security cameras in the garage and at all the entrances.
Guests will have to buzz the tenants to let them come in. The beauty/barber shop is for build-
ing residents only. The projected construction start date would be January 1, 2011, with an
estimated completion date of March 2012. The balconies are covered by the balcony above
it, so all are covered except for those on the top floor of the building. Mr. Braasch said that
Essex has been planning this project since Tim Angell was the Village's Community and
Economic Development Director.
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Next, the Village's TIF consultant, Steve Friedman, of S.B. Friedman & Associates, discussed
the financing of the project. Mr. Friedman reminded the Board that in the Lehigh -Ferris
Framework Plan, this site had been identified as being a desired location for senior housing,
so this proposal is consistent with the anticipated use of that site. While some of the Village's
seniors are low-income, most are moderate income. The Village recognized that any potential
senior housing project would need to have a low-income component. This project is an
80/20, which is fortunate for the Village. Essex was able to take advantage of some financing
opportunities that recently emerged. The total project cost as it stands now is $23,637,897.
The financing is complicated and not the traditional "private" financing the Village might be
used to. The Illinois Housing Development Authority is the key financing source.
k. Mr. Friedman went through the list of funding sources, which include funds from the Federal
Recovery Act, bonds, and various tax credits. Essex is also deferring 65% of its developer fee.
The organization had committed to IHDA that it would defer 50% of its developer fee at a
minimum, but currently, it's deferring 65%. The Village will be contributing up to $2.8 million—
$1.7 from existing TIF fund balances and $1.1 from developer notes to be paid from income
generating by the project. The developer is using its credit standing as a way to get those
notes. The $1.7 million would be structured almost like a loan.
Construction will commence immediately upon closing, but no later than June 30, 2011, with
completion projected to be early 2012, but no later than September 2012. The Village owns a
small portion of the site the project will be built upon; it will be a lease conveyance initially.
Upon stabilization, the Village's land will be "merged" with the rest of the land.
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STAFF REPORTS (continued)
m. Mr. Friedman said that there will be a "dry" closing on November 12, 2010. This is to ensure
that all necessary agreements are in place (i.e., the redevelopment agreement, zoning,
building permit, etc.). The actual closing date is December 16, 2010. If possible, Essex
would like to begin demolition ahead of the actual closing date.
None of the Board had any questions for Mr. Friedman.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston had no report.
X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS
A. Trustee DiMaria:
1. Trustee DiMaria presented for a first reading Ordinance 10-19, Authorizing an Economic
Incentive and Tax Increment Allocation Financing Development Agreement By and
Between the Village and Homestead of Morton Grove, LLC.
He explained that this ordinance will authorize the Village to enter into a Redevelopment
Agreement with Homestead of Morton Grove, LLC for a senior housing development. This will
fulfill some of the essential goals of the Lehigh -Ferris TIF District, including the redevelopment
of a particularly difficult site within the TIF; the creation of senior housing with an affordable
senior housing component; and to redevelop unsightly and obsolete buildings within the
Lehigh -Ferris TIF.
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Trustee DiMaria added that the Village's investment in this project will bring significant public
benefits, including generating approximately $215,000 per year in annual taxes; the creation
of temporary construction jobs; and providing a needed service to existing Morton Grove
seniors.
Because paperwork needs to be submitted to the Illinois Housing Development Authority by
October 26, 2010, Trustee DiMaria moved to waive the second reading of this ordinance.
Trustee Toth seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg ave Tr. Grear ave
Tr. Marcus ave Tr. Thili aye Tr. Toth ave
Trustee DiMaria then moved to approve Ordinance 10-19, seconded by Trustee Grear.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg lyl Tr. Grear ave
Tr. Marcus Lyre Tr. Thill ave Tr. Toth ave
Trustee DiMaria commented that this is a "textbook case" of how a TIF should work.
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X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
A. Trustee DiMaria: (continued)
2. Mayor Staackmann commented that the Plan Commission report regarding the Essex senior
housing development had been inadvertently omitted from the Agenda. He invited Pian
Commission Chairman Ron Farkas to present the Plan Commission report.
a. Mr. Farkas said, in light of the presentation given by Mr. Braasch, he would just provide an
overview of the variances recommended by the Plan Commission for approval by the Board.
For the front yard setback, the Village's requirement is 45.67 feet; a setback of 21 feet is
recommended. For the corner side yard setback on the west side of the building, a 5 -foot
setback is recommended rather than the required 45.67 feet For the rear yard, a 40.42
setback will be allowed, versus a 51 -foot setback as is normally required. Mr. Farkas said
the Commissioners felt these yard variances were reasonable, considering the peculiar shape
of the site.
b. The Commission is also recommending a variance for the building's "mix" of apartments.
According to the Village's Unified Development Code, the mix should be that no more than
50% of the units are two-bedroom. Since Essex is proposing to build 90% of its units as two-
bedroom (8 will be one -bedroom and 74 will be two-bedroom)\, a variance is needed. The
Commission recommended this variance after representatives from Essex explained that
many people prefer having an extra room to use as an office, craft room, study, etc.
c. The Village's code requires that one apartment be set aside as a caretaker's unit; the
Commission felt that was unnecessary and recommended a variance allowing none of the
apartments to be set aside for a caretaker.
d. The code also requires all apartments to be "handicapped equipped." Mr. Farkas pointed
out that the language in the Village's code needs to be updated to reflect the more current
terminology of "accessible". Five units will be constructed as "accessible" and 19 more will
be "adaptable", so the Plan Commission recommended a variance allowing just what's been
proposed. Mr. Farkas said the Commission felt it was "unrealistic" to build all the units as
"accessible."
e. Mr. Farkas reported that the traffic study by Tim Doron concluded that this project would be a
"low-volume traffic generator." The study noted that senior tenants don't generally go to work
and come home each day. The roadway should be able to handle the traffic generated by the
development. He added that, at the Plan Commission Public Hearing, two residents from the
nearby Morton House Condominiums spoke. Both had concerns, but neither was opposed to
the proposed project.
f. The Plan Commission felt that this project will be a vast improvement over what's there
now. Since the seven standards for a Special Use Permit were met, the Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit.
g. Trustee Marcus questioned whether there would be an on-site maintenance man, especially
with 82 apartments. Mr. Braasch said there would not, but there would be a full-time manager
five days a week. Trustee Marcus also wondered about the preponderance of two-bedroom
apartments. Mr. Braasch said that marketing studies show that demand for one -bedroom
units has diminished significantly, and their own experience bears that out. He pointed out that
some of the two-bedroom units are small (only 900 feet).
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A. Trustee DiMaria: (continued)
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a.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee DiMaria moved to approve the Plan Commission's report, seconded by Trustee
Marcus. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus ave Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye
Next, Trustee DiMaria presented for a first reading Ordinance 10-20, Granting a Special Use
Permit for a Senior Citizen Housing Development Project in the Village of Morton Grove.
Trustee DiMaria moved to waive the second reading so that Essex could submit proof of the
Special Use Permit to the Illinois Housing Development Authority as part of the "dry" closing.
Trustee Grear seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus Ly2 Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth
Pursuant to the Plan Commission's recommendation, Trustee DiMaria then moved to adopt
Ordinance 10-20, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear ale
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. ThiII aye Tr. Toth mg
B. Trustee Gomberg:
Trustee Gomberg presented Resolution 10-77, Adopting the Village of Morton Grove
Identity Protection Policy.
He explained that the Illinois Identity Protection Act became effective on June 1, 2010. The
Act requires the Village to establish policies which protect the social security numbers of
employees and persons who transact business with Village government and its employees. It
requires those employees who have access to social security numbers in the course of their
job duties to be trained to protect the confidentiality of these numbers. This resolution
approves a Village of Morton Grove Identity Protection Policy and directs the Village
Administrator to make the policy part of the Village's Personnel Policy Manual.
Trustee Gomberg moved to approve Resolution 10-77, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear acre
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. ThiII aye Tr. Toth a�
C. Trustee Grear:
Trustee Grear had no report.
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
D. Trustee Marcus:
1.
Trustee Marcus presented Resolution 10-80, Authorization for the Purchase of
Directional/Stationary Traffic Radar Systems for Police Patrol Vehicles.
He explained that the Board had approved the purchase of ten squad car radar systems in the
2010 Budget, since the current systems were purchased in 1999 and the replacement of them
has already been deferred. The Police Department advertised for bids and one bid was re-
ceived from Kustom Signals in Chanute, Texas, for a total price of $16,046. Kustom Signals
has been serving the equipment needs of law enforcement since 1965, and the Village has
satisfactorily used radar systems from them in the past.
Trustee Marcus moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to approve Resolution 10-80. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear Lyre
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth ave
2. Trustee Marcus commented that he is pleased to see the Village moving ahead with senior
housing. He thanked everyone responsible for making this happen.
E. Trustee Thill
1. Trustee Thill presented Resolution 10-78, Authorizing a Highway Authority Agreement
and a Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Supplemental Agreement
Between Shell Oil Products and the Village of Morton Grove Relating to the Property
Located at 5600 Dempster Street.
He explained that this resolution will put the burden of EPA cleanup on Shell Oil and protect
the Village.
Trustee Thill moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept Resolution 10-76. Motion passed:
6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth att
2. Trustee Thill next presented Resolution 10-79, Authorization to Execute an Agreement
With the State of Illinois for New Emergency Vehicle Preemption Equipment on New
Traffic Signal Equipment at the Intersection of Golf Road and Shermer Road.
He explained that this resolution would approve equipment to be installed that would allow
emergency responders to override the traffic signals to make it easier and safer to transit
intersections.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 10-79, seconded by Trustee Marcus.
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
F. Trustee Thill
Trustee Grear asked if most intersections have this. Fire Chief Tom Friel said that selected
intersections do. Not every traffic light is equipped with preemption equipment, but it's usually
installed at most major intersections. The cost of this equipment is solely borne by the Village.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote. Motion passed:
6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear ave
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye
F. Trustee Toth:
1. Trustee Toth presented Ordinance 10-18, Adopting Updates to the Building Code
Regulations of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove.
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
2.
Trustee Toth explained that the Building Department, in coordination with the Fire Department,
researched the current prohibition of combustible construction in other than residential
districts. In 1977, the Village adopted a Sprinklered Building Ordinance, amended in 1995,
requiring buildings over 1,000 square feet in area of any type construction in C and M zoning
districts be protected by automatic fire sprinkler systems. In light of current building code
requirement, the Building Commissioner and Fire Chief feel the proposed language change
will provide an acceptable level of fire and life safety protection. The proposed language will
allow buildings in the C and M zoning districts to be constructed with noncombustible walls
(metal or masonry) and combustible wood roofs where the building is limited to a maximum of
4,500 square feet in area, no more than one story, or 15 feet in height, and is separated from
all other buildings by at least 30 feet.
Trustee Toth moved to adopt Ordinance 10-18, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed:
6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye
Trustee Grear thanked Building Commissioner Ed Hildebrandt and the Fire Department for
their hard work on this ordinance.
Trustee Toth encouraged everyone to attend the Veteran's Day Parade, beginning at
1:00 p.m. on November 7, 2010, at the Civic Center. The Veterans Day ceremonies will
be followed by the Veterans' Voices project at the Historical Museum from 2:30 p.m. to
4:30 p.m.
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
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XII.
WARRANTS
Trustee Gomberg presented the Warrant Register for October 25, 2010 in the amount of
$695,707.03. He moved to accept the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Trustee Thill had a question about a check for $1,500 listed on page 9 of the Warrants. The
check is payable to Larimer & Wolf Consultants for actuarial services. Mr. Horne explained
that the Village is involved in a federal subsidy program based on prescription drug usage by
Village retirees. The program requires that the Village have an actuary sign off on the find-
ings, and the Village receives some federal money for participating in it. The last subsidy
received was over $36,000.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote. Motion passed:
6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye
XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
a. Cathy Peters. Mrs. Peters congratulated the Board for the new senior housing development.
She felt it was a tribute to her family, who had originally owned the land where the project will
be built.
She said she wanted to discuss the Morton Grove Library. She stated that she is a friend of
the Morton Grove Library and has been all her life. She has been an avid user of the library
and truly loves it. She felt that the Library has always done a wonderful job of fulfilling her
requests and answering her questions. It meets her, and her neighbor's, needs. Mrs. Peters
the outlined the families in her neighborhood, noting a high number of seniors on fixed
incomes, foreclosed homes, and unemployed or under -employed people. She felt her block
was a microcosm of the Village, and said this is one of the reasons the Village does not need
a new Library—especially at this time. She said she had attended a recent Library Board
meeting and had heard the Library Board members express that they had a "duty" and a
"mission" to build a new library building. She felt they had forgotten that their duty is to the
people of Morton Grove. She asked people who want a new library to consider the quickly -
changing technology in the library world today. She cited Glenview as having a new library
with some areas already needing to be "re -purposed". She also noted that Des Plaines is now
seeking $600,000 for its library, just to keep its doors open. Mrs. Peters detailed some statis-
tics comparing Glenview's average home values, median income, and population to Morton
Grove's—they are almost double. The cost of their new library is $26 million. The figures
mentioned for the cost of a new library in Morton Grove are $20 to $22 million—almost the
same amount, for half the number of people with half the income. She said she hoped that
the Library Board would focus on keeping, maintaining, and updating the present library
building.
b. Eric Poders. Mr. Poders commended the Board on speeding up the "residents' comments"
process and said he had a procedural question. He noted that he had attended the Plan
Commission meeting last week. No secretary was in attendance to take the Minutes. He
wondered if, in the future, the Village could use a stenographer when a secretary wasn't
available to take the Minutes. He was concerned about potential liability issues, especially
with a big project such as the Essex development.
Trustee Toth pointed out that the Plan Commission meeting was tape-recorded.
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RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
Mr. Poders also wondered if the form now being used would be referenced in the Ordinance
or would be noted in the Village Exchange. He said the Ordinance does say that the Mayor
can make rules regarding the Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT/EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Marcus moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Thill seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
PASSED this 8th day of November, 2010.
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Trustee Gomberg fPr/r
Trustee Grear /r, +
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Trustee Thill A'ii
Trustee Toth
day of November, 2010.
Danie S ackmann, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 9th day of November, 2010.
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Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
Minutes by Teresa Cousar
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