HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-2020 ApprovedMINUTES 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
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
I — Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 7:00 p.m. in
V. the Council Chambers of Village Hall. He then 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, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Thill moved to accept the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of January 27, 2020 as
presented, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
VII.
VIII.
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XI.
SPECIAL REPORTS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
1. Mayor DiMaria announced that the annual "Taste of Morton Grove" is coming soon! This year, it
will be held on Thursday, March 12 at the White Eagle. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35
in advance or $45 at the door, and are available online or at Village Hall.
2. Mayor DiMaria also announced that the next Neighborhood Outreach will be held on Thursday,
February 20, at 6:00 p.m. at Edison School, 8200 Gross Point Road. This is a great opportunity
to meet elected officials and department heads, discuss issues and concerns one-on-one, and
learn more about what's going on in and about the Village.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
3. Mayor DiMaria said that February is National Restaurant Month, so the Village will once again be
drawing ten $25 gift cards for local diners to win. To enter, submit your receipt or pictures of you
(and your family or friends) dining. Go to www.mortongroveil.org/dinema to submit your entries.
Winning entries will be drawn at a March Village Board meeting.
4. The mayor discussed the 2020 Census, noting that census results have an impact on planning
and funding for the Village and regional concerns ranging from health clinics to highways, from
emergency response to education programs, such as Head Start and college tuition assistance,
and so much more. The 2020 Census is the first time you can respond online, as well as by
phone or mail. The answers you provide are only used to produce statistics—the Census Bureau
is not permitted to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or anyone
else in your home.
a. Mayor DiMaria said that, in mid-March, homes will begin receiving invitations to complete the
Census. April 1, Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will have received
an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Throughout April, Census takers will begin visiting
collect students who live on campus, people living in senior centers, and others who live among
large groups of people. Then, in May and July, Census takers will begin visiting homes that
haven't responded to the 2020 Census to help make sure everyone is counted.
b. Mayor DiMaria reminded everyone to remember that the 2020 Census is more than a population
count. It's an opportunity to shape the future of our community. He said, "It's vital to make sure
all who are living in Morton Grove are counted." He completed the 2020 Census Pledge and
challenged all residents to do the same.
5. Mayor DiMaria announced that PACE is contemplating changes in its bus routes, one of which
will affect Morton Grove. Route 210 is a PACE route running through the Village; it connects
Glenbrook Hospital to Lincolnwood Town Center with stops down Waukegan, across Dempster,
down Ferris, and along Lincoln Avenue. PACE is proposing to discontinue this route. Anyone
who'd like to weigh in on this is invited to attend any of six public hearings occurring on
February 11, and 18. Location and times of these events can be found at PaceBus.com or by
calling PACE at 847-364-7223.
6. Mayor DiMaria said that the Niles Township District for Special Education is in search of para-
professionals to work with students with diverse learning needs ages 3-21.If you'd like more
information, please reach out to Tarin Kendrick at tkendrick@ntdse.org.
XII. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Harford announced that anyone interested in doing so can apply online for a mail ballot
application for the upcoming Suburban Cook County Presidential Primary Election on March 17,
2020, or people can pick up paper copies of the mail ballot application at Village Hall. Both the
paper applications and online applications must be completed and returned by Thursday,
March 12, 2020. Paper applications should be returned to: Cook County Clerk's Office,
Mail Voting Unit, 69 W. Washington Street, Room 500, Chicago, IL 60602.
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A. Village Administrator:
STAFF REPORTS
1. Mr. Czerwinski remarked, regarding the PACE bus route hearings, that PACE is looking to
reduce the number of bus routes and wants to move to more of a "grid" pattern. PACE reports
that ridership on the 210 bus has diminished significantly. Elimination of this bus route could
impact Morton Grove and Skokie residents. Mr. Czerwinski said the Village is trying to persuade
PACE to hold off on any changes until after Sawmill Station is up and running—with its retail and
dining, offerings plus. a grocery store, some residents who want to get there may help increase
the ridership on this route. He said he'd like to see PACE wait until 2021 or 2022 to make any
changes.
2. Mr. Czerwinski then introduced Ordinance 20-07, Amending Title 1, Chapter 8, of the
Municipal Code by Adding a New Section 17 to be Entitled "Anti -Harassment Policy for
Elected Officials."
He explained that the Illinois General Assembly enacted Public Act 101-0221 on August 9, 2019,
which requires each governmental unit to adopt a resolution/ordinance establishing an anti -
harassment policy for public officials. This ordinance will adopt and incorporate the Act's required
policy into the Municipal Code. Mr. Czerwinski said that staff is requesting the second reading of
this Ordinance be waived.
Trustee Minx moved to waive the second reading, seconded by Trustee Ramos.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
Tr. Ramos an
Tr. Witko a�
Trustee Witko then moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to adopt Ordinance 20-07.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear Tr. Minx
Tr. Thill Tr. Travis
Tr. Ramos An
Tr. Witko
3. Mr. Czerwinski presented Resolution 20-11, Authorizing a Land Use License Agreement with
the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to Locate, Operate, and Maintain an Existing
160 Linear Feet of a 42 Inch Storm Sewer and Concrete Headwall Servicing the Sawmill
Station Property and Running Through the Forest Preserve District Property.
a. He explained that IM Kensington MG LLC, a Delaware limited liability company has purchased
the 26 -acre former Prairie View Shopping Center and will be developing a new lifestyle center
with new infrastructure, a 250 -unit apartment building, and over 200,000 square feet of retail
space which will include dining, shopping, and entertainment facilities, which shall be known as
Sawmill Station. The Developer wants to obtain a license from the Cook County Forest Preserve
District to locate, operate, and maintain an existing 160 linear feet of a 42 -inch storm sewer and
concrete headwall which shall service the Sawmill Station property over a portion of the Forest
Preserve property to provide a storm water outfall into the North Branch Chicago River.
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STAFF REPORTS (continued)
A. Villaoe Administrator: (continued)
b. The Developer went to the Forest Preserve District, but they are only willing to grant the license
to the Village, if the Village will act as the licensee. The Developer is willing and has agreed to
reimburse the Village for all expenses with respect to the license, and will also indemnify and hold
the Village harmless from any claims related to the License or the Developer's construction,
operation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of the Storm Sewer on or over the Forest
Preserve property.
c. The License has a one-time fee of $18,267.72 minus a $500 application fee for a total outlay of
$17,767.72, which shall be reimbursed by the Developer.
Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 20-11, seconded by Trustee Travis.
d. Trustee Grear asked when the Village would be reimbursed. Mr. Czerwinski said the Village will
be reimbursed as the work occurs.
e. Trustee Thill asked about the Village being indemnified. Mr. Czerwinski said the indemnification
will be transferred to the Developer. Mr. Czerwinski said this 42" sewer line has been in place
since the 1960's. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is onboard with the water outfall
into the North Branch Chicago River, as well as with the planned detention areas under the park-
ing lot. The first inch of rain that falls will be retained on the property and slowly trickle into the
river. There will be no digging and no trees will be impacted. This will be a vastly improved con-
trolled environment than has been existing or that currently exists.
f. Trustee Thill asked if Sawmill Station would continue to allow the existing bike path.
Mr. Czerwinski said that would probably be the next thing staff Village brings to the Village Board.
The Developer is currently working on the Sawmill Station infrastructure. They will also be putting
together some exhibits to make a hard surface (paved) connection from the bike path to the
southeast corner of the shopping center. That area will include signage and be fenced
appropriately. Trustee Thill noted that many people use the existing bike path, not only for biking,
but jogging too. Mr. Czerwinski said that's one of the top 10 things the Village inquired about. He
said the Developer is fulfilling its obligations, and currently this is in design engineering review
with the Cook County Forest Preserve District.
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 20-11.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear Tr. Minx
Tr. Thill Tr. Travis
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B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston had no report this evening.
Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Witko gye
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A. Trustee Grear:
TRUSTEES' REPORTS
1. Trustee Grear presented Ordinance 20-04, Amending Title 6, Chapter 7; Title 4, Chapter 3,
Section 5; Title 1, Chapter 4, Section 2; and Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 3 of the Village of
Morton Grove Municipal Code Relative to the Use and Distribution of Cannabis and
Cannabis Products.
a.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
Trustee Grear explained that, in order to comply with the State of Illinois Cannabis Regulation
and Tax Act, which allows individuals over age 21 to lawfully possess and consume cannabis
(subject to limitations), the Police Department has reviewed the Village's Code and has recom-
mended several amendments to it. These changes including deleting broad prohibitions relating
to the possession of cannabis and cannabis paraphernalia by persons over age 21; incorporating
by reference the Illinois Cannabis Control Act, the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical
Cannabis Program Act, and the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act; establishing fees in.
the event the Village allows Cannabis Business Establishments in the future; establishing fines
for cannabis related violations; and amending Village Code provisions for administrative towing
and impounding of vehicles to include felony possession of cannabis.
Trustee Grear moved to adopt Ordinance 20-04, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
Tr. Ramos EyA
Tr. Witko �e
2. Trustee Grear invited anyone interested in getting an up -close look at what the Police
Department does to sign up for the Village's 5th Citizens Police Academy, a 10 -week program
designed to give participants an understanding of the operation of the MG Police Department and
a working knowledge of what law enforcement is all about. Classes are held once a week, on
Tuesday evenings, and are approximately two hours long (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). Classes are
limited to 20 students, so anyone who is interested should register early. Register by calling
Officers Jurasz or Lietz at 847-470-5200. The sessions are free, and the next session of the
Citizens Police Academy begins on March 24 and ends on May 26.
B. Trustee Minx:
Trustee Minx had no report this evening.
C. Trustee Ramos:
Trustee Ramos had no report this evening.
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D. Trustee Thill:
Trustee Thill had no report this evening.
E. Trustee Travis:
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
1. Trustee Travis presented Resolution 20-05, Authorizing an Agreement with US Digital
Designs of Tempe, Arizona for the Purchase of G2 Fire Station Alerting Systems for Fire
Stations 4 and 5 and an Agreement with Digicom Installations of Wauconda, Illinois, For
the Installation of the Systems.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
She explained that the MG Fire Department is a member of the Regional Emergency Dispatch
(RED) Center for emergency dispatch services. RED Center will discontinue dispatching through
the current T1 circuits by the end of 2020 and will solely utilize the G2 Fire Alerting System
designed and manufactured by US Digital Designed of Tempe, AZ. The Village has received a
proposal to purchase the G2 Fire Station Alerting System from US Digital Designs, including
system licenses, hardware, controllers, components, and system configuration at a cost of
$68,821.43 ($37,914.55 for Fire Station 4 and $30,906.88 for Fire Station 5).
The Village solicited proposals for the installation of these systems from Digicom Installations of
Wauconda and Chicago Communications LLC of Elmhurst, who are the only authorized installers
of the G2 Fire Alerting System. The proposal from Digicom Installations in the amount of $11,472
($6,369 for Fire Station 4 and $5,103 for Fire Station 5) was the lowest responsible proposal, for
a total to cost to purchase and install this equipment of $80,293.43.
Trustee Travis said this Resolution will authorize the Village Administrator to negotiate and enter
into agreements with US Digital Designs for the purchase of G2 Fire Station Alerting System and
Digicom Installations: for the installation of the systems consistent with their proposals, and to
approve the extended warranty agreement in the amount of $5,500 per year after the 18 -month
initial warranty expires.
Trustee Travis moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to approve Resolution 20-05.
Trustee Ramos asked if the $5,500 per year warranty would cover both Station 4 and Station 5.
Mr. Czerwinski responded that it would cover both.
Trustee Grear askedhow many municipalities participated in the RED Center. Fire Chief Frank
Rodgers said there are 14. Trustee Grear noted that all 14 would have to change out their current
T1 circuits; was any thought given to having everyone get the same company?
Trustee Minx said she thought perhaps Trustee Grear was referring to getting discounted pricing
if the G2 Fire Alerting Systems had been purchased "in bulk." Chief Rodgers said, in this case,
the Village wanted to get the best possible deal it could. Other municipalities are getting systems
with more "bells and whistles," Morton Grove is getting a basic system. And all the installations
are personalized as well. It made more sense to do this independently of the rest of the RED
Center municipalities.
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E. Trustee Travis: (continued)
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 20-05.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
2.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
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Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
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Tr. Ramos
Tr. Witko
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Trustee Travis said that the Village's Winter Photo Contest, sponsored by the Community
Relations Commission, began January 1 and ends on March 31. There is no specific theme for
the contest. She encouraged all Morton Grove residents to submit up to five entries. Photos can
be emailed between now and March 31 to CRCC mortongroveil.orq, or dropped off or mailed to
Village Hall. The winning photos will be announced at an April Village Board meeting and will be
enlarged, framed, and displayed at Village Hall.
Trustee Travis said the Community Relations Commission is always looking for additional
community -minded residents to join them. The Commission meets the second Tuesday of
every month at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room at Village Hall. Anyone interested in
joining the Commission should reach out to her or contact the Commission's chairperson,
Arcelia Pimentel. The next meeting is tomorrow night.
F Trustee Witko:
1. Trustee Witko presented Ordinance 20-05, Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A, Section 2
Entitled "Two -Way Stop Intersections" of the Municipal Code of the Village of
Morton Grove.
a.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
Trustee Witko explained that a resident had contacted the Village, requesting that two-way stop
signsbe installed on Sayre Avenue at Beckwith Road. Village staff and the Traffic Safety
Commission support this request.
Trustee Witko moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to adopt Ordinance 20-05.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
eye
eye
Tr. Minx awe
Tr. Travis Eye
Tr. Ramos
Tr. Witko
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2. Next, Trustee Witko presented Ordinance 20-06, Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article D
Entitled "No Entry Streets;" Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F Entitled "Parking Restriction
Streets;" Title 5, Chapter 13, Article J Entitled "Turn Restriction Streets;" and Title 5,
Chapter 13, Article M Entitled "Traffic Schedules" of the Municipal Code of the Village of
Morton Grove.
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F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
a. Trustee Witko explained that Edison School had made significant site improvements in 2018
which eliminate buses staging, standing, and parking on Village streets for the pick-up and
delivery of students. Village officials worked with school officials about safety concerns they have
on public streets with the new site circulation. Experimental regulations were implemented in
August 2019 and were evaluated after several months to determine if they should be made
permanent. Feedback was solicited from the public through the website, social media, and
direct mail.
b. The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed the matter at their January meeting and recommended
making the temporary regulations permanent. This includes making parking restrictions on
Central Avenue to eliminate bus parking and adding time restrictions for parking on Central
Avenue. The regulations in this Ordinance are intended to prevent traffic during drop-off and
pick-up times from entering Monroe Street westbound from Gross Point Road and Linder Ave-
nue, prohibit left turns from southbound Central Avenue into Edison School's northwest entrance,
restrict parking near Edison School's Central Avenue entrance, and amend several bus parking
zones adjacent to the school.
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Ordinance 20-06, seconded by Trustee Travis.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
Rye
Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
gyt
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Tr. Ramos
Tr. Witko
3. Next, Trustee Witko presented Resolution 20-06, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract
with Geary Electric, Inc. to Install Five (5) Light Poles, Fixtures, and Controls at the
American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster, Morton Grove, IL.
a. She explained that the field on the north side of the Civic Center is host not only to the Village's
annual Fourth of July Festival, but additional Village, American Legion, and Civic Center
functions/events. Public Works has utilized existing trees to string lights for the Fourth of July
event; however, due to attrition, stringing lights from one tree to the next will no longer be
feasible. Public Works staff, assisted by Graybar Electronics and KSA Lighting, conducted a
photometric study of the area to determine the appropriate level of lighting necessary to Tight the
field adjacent to the north side of the Civic Center facility. Bid proposals were then advertised and
four sealed bids were received, with Geary Electric, Inc. being the low bidder at $30,988.
The Morton Grove Days Commission has agreed to reimburse the Village the full amount of
$30,988 for this project. The Village will outlay the monies and be appropriately reimbursed by
the Morton Grove Days Commission.
Trustee Witko moved, seconded by Trustee Travis, to approve Resolution 20-06.
b. Trustee Grear commented, as a member of the Morton Grove Days Commission, that he was
very proud that the Commission was able to raise this money and pay for this much-needed.
project.
c. Trustee Thill asked if the lights would be shielded; he was concerned about the residents living
adjacent to that field.. Mr. Czerwinski said the lights would be appropriately shielded.
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F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
d. Trustee Thill also asked how this will impact the Civic Center.
Mr. Czerwinski said he felt that having a viable Tight source there would very likely increase
rentals for parties and events.
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 20-06.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. ThiII
Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
kyi
lye
Tr. Ramos gyA
Tr. Witko gye
4. Trustee Witko then presented Resolution 20-07, Authorizing a Task Order with Ciorba
Group, Inc. For Design and Construction Engineering Services for the 2020 Beckwith
Bridge Rehabilitation.
a. She explained that the bridge on Beckwith Road over the North Brach Chicago River was
inspected in 2019. The inspection identified eight necessary maintenance items. Public Works
intends to complete seven of those items in 2020. The scope of the design and construction
engineering for the repair work exceeds the capacity of Village staff.
b. Trustee Witko said that Resolution 15-66, approved in October of 2015, authorizes staff to
negotiate a task order contract with Ciorba Group, Inc. for professional engineering services.
Ciorba Group, Inc. is the Village's bridge program manager and has satisfactorily managed
rehabilitation work on the bridge in the past. The plans will include abutment repairs, super-
structure repairs, and full depth deck patches and overlay replacement. The construction work is
planned to be completed in the summer of 2020. This engineering work will cost $25,932.
Trustee Witko moved to approve Resolution 20-07, seconded by Trustee Travis.
c. Trustee Thill asked if it's known yet what the full cost of repairs will be. Mr. Czerwinski said we
have to do the engineering work first.
d. Trustee Thill wondered if these repairs are necessary due to the tonnage of the trucks using the
bridge. He wondered if the Village could put weight restrictions on Waukegan Road and Austin
Avenue to deter heavier trucks from using the Beckwith Road bridge. Mr. Czerwinski responded
that there are already weight restrictions in place. The Village also has scales. He added that, the
State requires the Village to inspect the bridge and do an engineering study every three years.
He said it's right for the Village to be proactive in this matter, not reactive.
d. Trustee Minx confirmed that this is the only bridge the Village is responsible for. Mr. Czerwinski
said that's correct.
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 20-07.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
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Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
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Tr. Ramos gya
Tr. Witko gye
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F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
5. Trustee Witko presented Resolution 20-08, Authorizing Participation in the Northern Illinois
Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC) and Authorizing the Village Administrator to
Approve a Contract for Electricity for Village -Owned Buildings and Parking Lot Lighting
Infrastructure.
a.
b.
c.
She explained that, since Illinois deregulated the purchase of electricity in 2007, electricity
suppliers have been able to compete against Commonwealth Edison for the purchase of
electricity. ComEd no longer offers a fixed energy rate for large or medium sized commercial
Accounts. Thus, in 2017, in order to secure a fixed rate for electricity for municipal buildings and
parking lot lighting infrastructure, the Village evaluated qualified electrical energy brokers and
selected Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC) to serve as its electrical
energy broker. Village staff has recommended the Village continue to use NIMEC as its
electrical energy broker in 2020.
Trustee Witko said this Resolution will designate NIMEC as the Village's broker for purposes
of obtaining electricity. Due to time constraints and procedures required for the acceptance of
a competitive bid for the supply of electricity, this Resolution will also authorize the Village
Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract with the most optimal bidder for the acquisition
of electrical energy for Village -owned buildings and parking lot lighting infrastructure for a term of
up to 36 months. This authority shall begin up the adoption of this resolution and terminate at the
end of the current calendar year.
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Resolution 20-08, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Trustee Thill asked if it was State law that prohibited municipal buildings from being included in
the Aggregation Program. Mr. Czerwinski said it's not a law; it's an option. He said the Village is
currently getting electricity from ComEd, but NIMEC will be searching other providers in order for
the Village to negotiate the best possible price for electricity.
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 20-08.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr, Grear
Tr. Thill
Tr. Minx awe
Tr. Travis aye
Tr. Ramos Bye
Tr. Witko
6. Next, Trustee Witko presented Resolution 20-09, Authorizing a Purchasing Agreement With
Water Products Company for the 2020 Fire Hydrant Replacement Program.
a.
She explained that the Water Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for keeping
the water distribution system's fire hydrants running at peak performance. Over the last five
years, the Water Division has increased the replacement of aging fire hydrants throughout the
system. Some hydrants are over 90 years old and parts are either unavailable or are cost -
prohibitive. Due to the overall cost of replacement parts, changing out these hydrants will result
in a long term cost savings for the Village.
Trustee Witko said that, on January 23, 2020, Public Works received bids from five vendors for
the purchase of fire hydrants for the 2020 Fire Hydrant Replacement Program. Water Products
Company was selected as the low bidder in the amount of $132,030.
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F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
Trustee Witko moved, seconded by Trustee Travis, to approve Resolution 20-09.
c. Trustee Ramos asked about the number of hydrants in the Village. Public Works Director
Joe Dahm said there are approximately 1,150 fire hydrants in the Village.
d. Trustee Thill commented that he had watched Public Works change out a fire hydrant, and
complimented them on their efficiency in doing so.
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 20-09.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Tr. Grear
Tr. ThiIl
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Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis ,aye
Tr. Ramos ayl
Tr. Witko
7. Lastly, Trustee Witko presented Resolution 20-10, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract
With Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the 2020 Sewer Lining Program.
a. She explained that the Village has an annual program, dependent on funding appropriations.
To perform sewer lining in order to maintain the flow capacity of the Village's sewer pipe
infrastructure. This contract was bid through a public process in accordance with Village Code.
The low bidder is Insituform Technologies USA, LLC, from Chesterfield, Missouri, with a bid
amount of $185,431.20. This is $44,511.20 less than the engineer's estimate of cost and
$64,568.80 less than the budgeted amount. The contract documents include a provision allowing
the Village to increase the amount of work included in the contract, and Insituform Technologies
is agreeable to doing so. Public Works considers it advantageous to utilize the full amount of the
budgeted funds and proposes to increase the length of the sewers to be lined.
b. Trustee Witko said the estimated contract value is $250,000, but since this is a unit price
contract, the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed.
Trustee Witko moved to approve Resolution 20-10, seconded by Trustee Travis.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Thill
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Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
Tr. Ramos Au
Tr. Witko
Trustee Thill noted that, in yesterday's Tribune, there was an article about the restoration of
forest preserves, which is something he strongly advocates for. He encouraged everyone to
read the article, saying "if more people know about this, more might come out to help on our
work days."
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XVII.
WARRANTS
Trustee Minx presented the Warrant Register for February 10, 2020 in the amount of
$841,881.45. She moved that the Warrants be approved as presented, seconded by
Trustee Ramos.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. ThiII
Tr. Minx aye
Tr. Travis Ayi
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
NONE
Tr. Ramos
Tr. Witko ave
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Trustee Thill.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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PASSED this 24th day of February, 2020.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
(IL
APPROVEdAtrie,this 24t dof February, 2020.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 25th day of February, 2020.
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
Minutes by Teresa Cousar
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