HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2021 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
I. Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of Village Hall and led the Board and assemblage in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
II. Village Clerk Eileen Harford called the roll. Present were Trustees Bill Grear, Rita Minx,
Ed Ramos, John Thill, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor DiMaria asked for an approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of
L February 8, 2021. Trustee Minx moved to accept the Minutes of that meeting as presented,
seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote
IV. SPECIAL REPORTS
1. Promotion to Watch Commander: Sergeant Dominik Przekota
a. Police Chief Mike Simo said the Police Department recently held a competitive process between
six sergeants for this position, which opened up following the retirement of Commander Ed
Panko. He congratulated Sergeant Dominik Przekota, and said he was selected from a field of
excellent candidates. Chief Simo said he was sure Dominik would be a great addition to the de-
partment's senior command staff. He then provided a brief bio of Dominik.
b. Dominik began his career in the Morton Grove Police Department in 2003. He grew up in
Park Ridge, IL and received a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice from lona College in New Rochelle,
New York.as well as a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and
Command. He has served as a patrol officer, a special operations officer, a detective, and a
sergeant. He's been a juvenile officer, a field training officer, an evidence technician, a crime
prevention officer, and was a member of the NORCAP Burglary Task Force.
c. During the course of his service to Morton Grove thus far, Dominik has earned the "Top Cop"
Award, the Chief's Meritorious Service Award, and numerous departmental commendations.
d. Mayor DiMaria swore in Sergeant Przekota to his new position as Watch Commander, and his
wife pinned on his new badge.
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IV. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued)
e. Dominik introduced his family present this evening, including his wife, daughters, son, and his
parents. He thanked his wife, noting that members of the police department make that career
decision—that's their choice, and they make sacrifices for that career. But his wife, who didn't
make that choice, is the person who keeps his family strong; she gets the kids to all their games,
makes sure he sees their videos, and keeps the family together when he's not able to be home.
He also thanked his parents, who also help out with the kids from time to time. Dominik was
warmly congratulated and applauded as he told his family he loved them and that he wouldn't
be here without them.
f. Mayor DiMaria said that, speaking for the Board and the residents, he believes Morton Grove's
police department is the finest in the United States, possibly the world! He said the Board will
always back the police department, adding that he's proud of all the men and women in the de-
partment who do a great job day in and day out, and told them to keep up the good work!
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
VI. PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS
NONE
VII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
VIII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
1. Mayor DiMaria said the best place for current COVID-19 information is the Village of Morton
Grove's website. It contains the most up-to-date information on vaccination sign-up, as well as
resident and business support. He encouraged anyone interested in receiving the vaccine to visit
www.mortongroveil.org and follow the "vaccination" links to sign up and receive additional
details regarding scheduling an appointment.
a. Mayor DiMaria said that individuals who do not have access to a computer, email, or the
internet can call the Cook County COVID-19 Vaccine Enrollment Help Line at 833-308-1988 on
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to sign up for the vaccine. This number may
experience a large volume of calls, so it is important to keep trying.
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VIII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
2. Mayor DiMaria said Morton Grove's current COVID positivity rate is 2.4%. He encouraged every-
one to continue to follow some simple safety measures to fight COVID-19 by remembering the
three W's: Watch your distance; remain at least 6 feet away from those outside your immediate
household; Wear face coverings any time social distancing is not possible—especially indoors,
and Wash your hands often and for a minimum of 20 seconds each time. Wash with soap and
water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
3. Mayor DiMaria urged everyone to please continue to patronize local businesses, restaurants,
and bars, as you feel comfortable, during the continuing pandemic. He said we all have to work
together to help these local establishments get through the winter months so they can remain
open in the spring. 2020 was an incredibly difficult year for local restaurants, so it's more
important now than ever to show our support.
4. Mayor DiMaria thanked everyone for helping each other out during the recent snow events, and
also gave special thanks to the Public Works Department for their excellent snow operations
and maintenance of Morton Grove's water system, which experienced several breaks during the
frigid weather. He noted that, during the week of February 15, Public Works managed 16 inches
of snow that fell on Monday and Tuesday.
a. Prior to the snow event of February 15 and 16, the Village had already received 12 inches of
snow on February 1, along with several small snowfalls totaling another 8 inches.Temperatures
from February 1 remained in the lower teens down to 10 below. Overall snow totals for the
month of February currently sit at approximately 32 inches on the ground. Alternate side street
parking was implemented last week in order to widen streets. Alley widening has also been un-
derway, and regular garbage collection will resume this week. Snow removal around fire hy-
drants and storm sewer drains will continue through this week until completed.
b. Mayor DiMaria said the sidewalk clearing in the major business districts will begin this
Wednesday. During the major snow event, Public Works office staff received over 150 calls from
concerned residents. Each call was communicated to crews in the field and resolved.
Mayor DiMaria said his phone was ringing too — he'd reach out to Public Works Director
Joe Dahm and within an hour or two, the requests he was passing on to Joe were completed.
Public Works appreciates the patience of Morton Grove residents and assures them the clearing
and cleaning up of snow throughout the Village will continue until it's done. Mayor DiMaria said
if residents could move their cars and let them get their work done, that would be great.
5. Mayor DiMaria noted that February is "National Restaurant Month" and encouraged residents
to enter the "Dine Morton Grove" contest.To enter, simply submit a photo of you and a friend
enjoying a Morton Grove restaurant, or submit a restaurant receipt of$25 or more (or a group
of receipts totaling $25 or more), with the receipts dated anytime in February. Multiple
submissions are encouraged! Submissions must be made by March 3, 2021. Receipts may be
submitted at Village Hall and photos should be uploaded.
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VIII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT(continued)
a. Mayor DiMaria added, if you're submitting a photo, you don't need to submit a receipt!
Ten winners will be selected at the Board's March 8 meeting. Each winner will receive a $25 gift
6. card. Winners are limited to one per household. More information can be found in the latest
issue of the Village's newsletter, or on the Village website (www.mortongroveil.org).
IX. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Harford had no report this evening.
X. STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator:
Mr. Czerwinski had no report this evening.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston was absent; there was no report.
Xl. TRUSTEES' REPORTS
A. Trustee Grear:
1. Trustee Grear presented Resolution 21-20, Authorizing the Purchase of Duty Bag Lockers with
Overhead Storage Shelves and Weapons Storage Cabinets.
a. He explained that the current infrastructure at the Police Department does not offer a solution
for police officers to store their patrol duty gear inside the police facility, nor is there adequate
storage for department-owned rifles. The MGPD prepared an REP seeking qualified vendors to
provide a storage solution for duty gear and department-owned weapons. One proposal, from
Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp. dba Ellis Systems, was received.The proposal offers a system designed
by Tiffin Law Enforcement Lockers and distributed by Ellis Systems for 24 total locker spaces for
patrol officers and storage for department-owned weapons systems. The proposal includes
installation of these components, and after review, it was determined that the proposal meets
the needs of the Department. The fiscal impact is $32,356.Trustee Grear noted that the bulk of
the cost ($24,356) will be paid using police seizure funds.
Trustee Grear moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to approve Resolution 21-20.
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Xl. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
A. Trustee Grear: (continued)
b. Trustee Grear noted that many years ago, the Village had talked about a new police facility, but
for financial and other reasons it did not come to fruition. He said he was glad the Village could
do this, which will be somewhat of a help with the storage issues in the current police building.
He added, "patience is a virtue," referring to the MGPD's ongoing wait for new quarters.
Trustee Grear echoed Mayor DiMaria's remark about the Board's pride in the Police Department.
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 21-20.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr.Thill aye Tr.Travis aye Tr.Witko aye
B. Trustee Minx:
Trustee Minx had no report this evening.
C. Trustee Ramos:
Trustee Ramos had no report this evening.
D. Trustee Thill:
Trustee Thill had no report this evening.
E. Trustee Travis:
1. Trustee Travis presented Resolution 21-13, Authorizing a Contract With Chicago
Communication LLC for the Replacement of Fire Department Mobile Radios.
a. She explained that the MG Fire Department receives emergency calls through the Regional
Emergency Dispatch (RED) Center. RED Center is scheduled to replace its old analog radios with
new P25 radios that transmit encrypted digital voice and data.The MGFD's apparatus is
equipped with analog radios that are up to 15 years old and will be unable to receive radio
transmissions from RED Center's new P25 radios.
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XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
E. Trustee Travis: (continued)
b. Trustee Travis said the MGFD needs to upgrade its obsolete radios to P25 radios to provide
interoperable communications with RED Center and surrounding communities, and since the P25
radio are capital with the MG Police Department's StarCom radios,this upgrade will allow for
integrated response and communications with the Police Department whenever a unified
command is established.
c. Trustee Travis said that Motorola, which is the sole source vendor for the P25 radios, has
negotiated a contract with the State of Illinois for municipalities to purchase the radios and
related equipment at favorable pricing through approximately 14 approved distributors,
including Chicago Communication LLC of Elmhurst, IL. Chicago Communication LLC currently
services the existing radios of both the MGPD and the MGFD, as well as radios and related
equipment for the RED Center. Since Chicago Communication LLC currently has access to the
MGPD StarCom encryption programming codes, if the MGFD's P25 radios are purchased from
Chicago Communication LLC, it will not be necessary to provide access to highly sensitive
encryption programming to another vendor.The fiscal impact of this purchase is$67,996.62.
Trustee Travis moved to approve Resolution 21-13, seconded by Trustee Witko.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
— Tr. Grear Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr.Thill aye Tr.Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
2. Next,Trustee Travis presented Resolution 21-14, Authorizing a Contract With Chicago
Communication LLC for the Replacement of Emergency Operations Center Radios.
a. She explained that, similar to Resolution 21-13, the radios in Morton Grove's Emergency
Operations Center(EOC) located at Fire Station #4 utilize old technology and can only transmit
analog signals.This equipment has been in operation for approximately 25 years and replace-
ment parts are no longer accessible.The EOC receives emergency calls through the RED Center,
which will soon be replacing its old analog radios with new P25 radios that transmit encrypted
digital voice and data.The Village needs to upgrade the EOC radios to provide interoperable
communications with RED Center and surrounding communities.This upgrade will also allow for
integrated response and communications with the Police Department whenever a unified
command is established.The fiscal impact of this equipment upgrade is$19,579.55.
Trustee Travis moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to approve Resolution 21-14.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
_ Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr.Thill aye Tr.Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
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Xl. TRUSTEES' REPORTS(continued)
E. Trustee Travis: (continued)
3. Trustee Travis noted that the Community Relations Commission has not forgotten about its
quarterly photo contests—the contest will resume in the spring!
F. Trustee Witko:
1. Trustee Witko presented Resolution 21-11, Authorizing a Contract With Schroeder Asphalt
Services, Inc. For the 2021 Street Improvement Program.
a. She explained that the 2021 Street Improvement Program includes resurfacing 0.8 mile of
residential streets, resurfacing the Civic Center parking lot, and rehabilitating Fire Station #5's
parking lot and driveways. General funds will be used for the work at the Civic Center and
Station #5, and State of Illinois Motor Fuel Tax (MFT)funds will be used for the residential
street resurfacing. Bids for this work were solicited on the Village's and Illinois Department of
Transportation's websites for 10 business days, and 10 bids were received and opened on
January 21, 2021. Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. submitted the lowest bid and is qualified to
perform this work. This contract conforms to the Village's and the State's purchasing
requirements, and it must also conform to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act.
The fiscal impact of this Resolution is$376,549.26.
Trustee Witko moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to approve Resolution 21-11.
Motion passed: 6 ayes,0 nays.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr.Travis le Tr. Witko aye
2. Trustee Witko then presented Resolution 21-12,Appropriation of 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Funds
for the 2021 Street Improvement Program, MFT Section 21-00109-00-RS.
a. She explained that Resolution 21-11 authorized a contract to be executed with Schroeder
Asphalt Services, Inc. for the 2021 Street Improvement Program. A portion of that contract will
be paid using Motor Fuel Tax funds.The State of Illinois regulates the spending of Motor Fuel Tax
funds through its Department of Transportation.
b Trustee Witko said this resolution authorizes the appropriation of those funds ($376,549.26)
using state-approved funds. The funds will be used to resurface certain residential streets.
Trustee Witko moved to approve Resolution 21-12, seconded by Trustee Travis.
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XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr.Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr.Thill aye Tr.Travis aye Tr.Witko aye
3. Next,Trustee Witko brought forward Resolution 21-15,Authorizing a Contract With
Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the 2021 Sewer Lining Program Contract A.
a. She explained that Public Works performs an annual Sewer Lining Program to rehabilitate older
sanitary and combined sewer pipe for improved flow capacity and elimination of groundwater
infiltration and inflow in the Village's sewer infrastructure. This work was bid out in late
January and two bids were received. Staff verified all qualifications and determined the lowest
qualified bidder meeting all bid requirements was Insituform Technologies USA, LLC of
Chesterfield, Missouri, in the amount of$189,004.80.
b. Trustee Witko said that $230,000 was budgeted for this project and is available in the 2021
Adopted Sewer Enterprise Fund.This Resolution will authorize a contract for the work set forth
in the RFP based on the bid price of$189,004.80, and for additional sewer lining work up to
the budgeted amount of$230,000. She noted that this contract must conform to the Prevailing
Wage Act.
Trustee Witko moved to approve Resolution 21-15, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr.Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr.Thill aye Tr.Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
4. Trustee Witko presented Resolution 21-16,Authorizing a One Year Extension of a Contract with
H&H Electric Company for the 2021 Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance Program.
a. She explained that, each year, the Village contracts with an electrical contractor to assist in the
maintenance of street lighting and traffic control signals within the Village. Pursuant to
Resolution 19-14, the Village contracted with H&H Electric Company from 2019 to 2020 for this
work, which was satisfactorily performed. The contract contains provisions allowing it to be
extended for two additional years in one-year increments.This contract is required to comply
with the Prevailing Wage Act.This Resolution will authorize the Village Administrator to execute
a Letter of Agreement extending the contract for the Traffic Control and Street Lighting
Maintenance Program with the H&H Electric Company through March 31, 2022.The fiscal
impact of this Resolution is $23,111.88.
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XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
Trustee Witko moved, seconded by Trustee Travis, to approve Resolution 21-16.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
5. Next,Trustee Witko presented Resolution 21-17,Authorizing a Contract with Schroeder
Asphalt Services, Inc. for the 2021 Street Patching Program.
a. She explained that the annual street patching program is a preventative measure for asphalt
streets in order to maintain the quality, drainage, and drivability and to extend the life of the
streets in the Village. This works should be completed over two days. Bids were solicited for this
work and five were received. Schroeder Asphalt Service, Inc. submitted the lowest bid in the
amount of$70,000. This contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act.
Trustee Witko moved to approve Resolution 21-17, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr.Travis py± Tr. Witko aye
6. Trustee Witko then presented Resolution 21-18,Authorizing the Execution of a Service
Contract Extension With G&L Contractors, Inc.for the 2021 Material Hauling Program.
a. She explained that the Material Hauling Program is necessary to haul and dispose of construction
and demolition debris, street sweepings, and tree stump grindings, as well as to transport and
furnish sand and stone material for the Village.The Village annually contracts with a material
hauling contractor to assist in the hauling of materials to and from the Public Works facility.
G&L Contractors, Inc. has satisfactorily performed this work in 2020. The contract contains
provisions allowing it to be extended in 2021 and 2022. This Resolution authorizes the Village
Administrator to execute a Letter of Agreement extending the 2020 contract for the Material
Hauling Program with G&L Contractors, Inc., until December 31, 2021. This contract is required
to comply with the Prevailing Wage Act. The fiscal impact of this contract is $285,000.
Trustee Witko moved, seconded by Trustee Ramos,to approve Resolution 21-18.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
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XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
7. Lastly,Trustee Witko presented Resolution 21-19,Authorizing the Execution of a Service
Contract Extension With Precision Pavement Markings, Inc.for the 2021 Pavement Marking
Program.
a. She said the Village has participated in a cooperative purchasing program for pavement marking
services since 2012.The work is subject to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act. The
Village of Wilmette procured these services on behalf of 11 communities in 2019. The contract
reserves the right for each community to extend the term of the contract in 2020 and 2021, and
also allows up to a two percent price increase for the contractor.
b. Trustee Witko noted that Resolution 19-21 awarded the contract to Precision Pavement
Markings, Inc.The company has provided pavement marking services to the Village since 2012
and has performed satisfactorily. Resolution 20-34 authorized a two percent price increase
for the 2020 Pavement Marking Program. For 2021, Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. has
requested a two percent price increase added to the 2020 unit prices to cover their additional
costs. Village staff supports this request. The additional cost in the unit prices can be offset by
completing a nominally reduced amount of work.The fiscal impact of this contract is $30,000.
Trustee Witko moved to approve Resolution 21-19, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Motion passed: 6 ayes,0 nays.
Tr. Grear Tr. Minx ly± Tr. Ramos aye
Tr.Thill aye Tr.Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
XIII. WARRANTS
Trustee Minx presented the Warrant Register for February 22, 2021 in the amount of
$190,082.69. She moved to approve the Warrant Register as presented, seconded by
Trustee Travis.
Motion passes: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr.Thill aye Tr.Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
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XIV. RESIDENTS'COMMENTS
1. Mr. Czerwinski noted that there were one comment had been received via email.The comment
is from Beverly Copeland, a 56-year resident who asked if the Village had a Diversity Plan, and if
so, how can residents see the plan. She said that, if there is no plan, she would like to see the
Village develop one. Ms. Copeland also asked about the status of a full-time social worker. She
felt that, if budgetary limitations were the problem, the Village could reallocate some of the
"very large Police Budget" to cover funding for better social services for Village residents.
2. Rudy Vilk said he had received a letter from Mr. Czerwinski containing six points, and he has
responded to each of those points, enumerating them so that it's easy to see what response
goes with what point. This particular from Mr. Czerwinski was not copied to the Mayor or the
board members; however, his response is to everyone. Mr. Vilk said he's been giving letters and
information to each Trustee for almost four years now and has never received a response from
any Trustee, except after meetings. He said when he does receive a written response from the
Mayor and/or the Village Administrator, where the Board is copied, there has never been a
signature from any of the Trustees. He felt it was very important that he receive a response
signed by a Trustee—it didn't matter which Trustee—whether they agreed or disagreed with
him. Mr. Vilk said we're all adults here; he's making serious inquiries and the Village should
make serious responses, including having a Trustee's signature on the response.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board,Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Trustee Witko.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos
Tr.Thill aye Tr.Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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PASSED this 8th day of March, 2021.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx e
Trustee Ramos .
Trustee Thill �F
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 8th day of March, 2021.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 9th day of March, 2021.
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
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