HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-09 AgendaAGENDA
VILLAGE OF MORT®N GRC)VE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TO BE HELD AT THE RICHARD ~'. FLICI~IIl~GER ML~NICII'AL CEletTER
March 9, 2009
Meeting 7:30 pm
L Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roil Call
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9
10.
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, February 23, 2009
Public Hearings
Special Reports
a. Consideration of Recommendation to Revoke Special Use Permit Pursuant to 2-16-4 of the
Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code (,Morton Grove DL, LLC)
Resident's Comments (agenda items only)
President's Report -Administration, Nv~°Zhwest Municipal Conference, Council of Mayors, TIF
Committee, Capital Projects, Real Estate Committee
a. Proclamation -Lights Out America -Earth Hour -1_Vlarch 28, 2009 from 8:30 pm to 930 pm
h. Proclamation - 20] 0 Census Support
Clerk's Report- Condominium Association, Advisory Cottamission on Aging
Staff Reports
a. Village tAdn~inistrator
1) Miscellaneous Reports and Updates
b. Corporation Counsel
Reports by "Crustees
a. Trustee Brnnner-Ira>a.1_ Family and Senior Services De~~artm~~rzr, Cceble and
Telecommunications Commission, h'nvironmentaX Health, Yi~aukegan Road TIF Reviem, Solid
Warte Agency of Northern Cook County (Trustee Kogstad)
i l . Reports by 'Crustees (continued)
"Trustee Kogstad - Comr~nurzi[y~ Relations Commission Comprelu~nsive Plum Advisory
Commission on Aging (Tr-testee l>dinx)
a Trustee Marcus -Police Department, Police and Fire Commission, Real Estate C"ommittee,
Chmnber of Commerce (Trustee Thill)
d. Trustee Minx -Finance Department, Real F_state Committee, Phm ('omnaission, Ferris/Lehigh
TIF Review, Fire Department, RED ('enter, NIPST_9, Capital Projects, Police and 1%ire
Comnnssion, Economic Development, Northwest Municipal Conference (Trustee Staa~cknaann)
I) Ordinance 09-03 (Introduced March 9. ?009)
Revoking the Special Use Permit fr~r the Property Looted at 615 Dempster, 642]-6457
Dempster, and 8717 Lincoln for Construction of a Planned Unit Development
e. Trustee Staaclcm~nn -Building Department, Appearance Commission, ESDA,
IT/Cornnaurucationc, Derrtpster Street Corridor Plan (Trustee Brunner)
Trustee T;rit- - Puvlic i~orks, Capital Projects, Traj`fic Sdfeiy Commission, Natur~ai Resource
Commission, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (Trustee Marcus)
12. Other Business
13. Presentation of Warrants - $225,67491
l4. ResidenNs Comments
15. Executive Session -Real Estate, PersomleL Labor Negotiations, and Review and Release of Executive
Session Minutes
16. Adjom•nment - To ensure full accessibility and equalparticipation,for all inXerested ci[i~ens, individuals with disabilities
who plan to attend and who require certana accommodations in order to observe and/or participate in dais meeting, or who
have questions regarding the accessibility oftlaese,facilities, are regzrested to contact Sarsan or Marlene (847/-170-5220)
promptly to allow thz pillage io make reasonable accommodations.
CALL TO ORDER
I. Village President Rick Krier called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led the assemblage in
the Pledge of A6egiance.
Village Clerk Carai Fritzshall called the roll. Present were: Trustees Georgianne Brunner, Roy
Kogstad, Shel Marcus, Rita Minx, Dan Staackmann, and John Thill.
iii. APPROVAL Or fifiiNUTES
Regarding the Minutes of the February 9, 2009 Regular Meeting, Trustee Minx moved,
seconded by Trustee Thill, to accept the Minutes as presented. Mayor Krier asked if anyone
had any changes or corrections to the Minutes. Trustee Brunner had two corrections, one on
page 11 and one on page 12. On page 11, she asked that paragraph "r" read: "Trustee
Brunner, before casting her vote, thanked Alden's for their patience." On page 12, she
requested that the last sentence of item 1, paragraph 3, be changed to read: "Corporation
Counsel confirmed that Trustee Thill is partially correct; additional parking lots would have to
be added in." Mayor Krier asked for a motion to accept the Minutes as corrected. Trustee
Minx so moved, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
V. SPECIAL REPORTS
Presentation by Luigi 5arducci for the Morton Grove Foundation's Annual "Taste" Event
a. The Morton Grove Foundation's master chef Luigi Sarducci appeared before the Board to
encourage the assemblage to support the "Taste of Paradise" event on March 5th. He said
this is the 21st year of this event, which supports many local charities. This year; all the local
schools were encouraged to put together gift baskets for the Silent Auction, The school that
has the basket that receives the highest bid will get a prize. Representatives from the local
schools displayed their. baskets. Samina Hussain presented two baskets from District 67, one
from the Hynes School classes and one from the Golf School classes. These were "enter-
tainment" baskets. One featured family movies, popcorn, and various treats; the other in-
cluded acozy blanket, movies, treats, and yift certificates for Staroucks and Lettuce Entertain
You restaurants.
Minutes ~ffetitaa ~3,~009`~aartl9Aeaiio '
V.
SPECIAL REPORTS (continued)
b. Melzer School Principal Scott Paul presented a rather unique "recycling" basket, which was a
recycling bin loaded with "green" goodies such as CFL (light bulbs), a solar light set, seed
packets, a water bottle, power strips, green towels, and more. Mr. Paul said these items had
been donated by the Niles Home Depot.
Next, the Muslim Education Center representatives presented two baskets. One contained
food and spices from around the world, the other was an "accessory" basket. It included ban-
gles, shawls, and other interesting accessories.
d. Parkview School brought up four baskets. One "basket" was a rocking chair with 16 books put
together by the first-grade class. The third-grade class put together another basket of books,
geared to reading levels grades 2 to 4. The Art, Media, and Technology departments got to-
gether and puY together a beautiful "picnic/beach basket" containing sunscreen, bug spray,
beach toys, servingware, and more. The 8`h graders came up with a unique basket-a basket
of 8`h graders for a spring cleanup! Ten 8`h graders will work for two hours for two weeks in the
winning bidder's yard, pulling weeds, planting flowers, scrubbing lawn furniture, etc.
e. Mayor Krier acknowledged the wonderful baskets and said he was very proud of all the
schools. He noted that Corporation Counsel Liston is selling tickets to the event and
cnCOUraged everyone to atteriu'.
VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
VII.
VIII.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Mayor Krier had no report.
CLERK'S REPORT
a. Clerk Fritzshall said that an amendment to the Minutes of the January 26, 2009 Board Meeting
will be added to the Minutes of tonight's meeting.
b. Clerk Fritzshall asked for a motion to approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 10,
2007; January 14 and January 28, 2008; February 11, 25, and 2, 2008; March 10 and 24,
2008; April 14, 2008; June 9 and 23, 2008; August 25, 2008, and September 8, 200II. Trustee
Minx so moved, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
c. Clerk Fritzshall then asked for a motion to keep all of the above-stated Executive Session
Minutes confidential with one exception; the December 10, 2007 Minutes may be released.
Trustee Marcus so moved, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed unanimously via
voice vote.
d. Clerk Fritzshall reminded the assemblage that early voting will take place at Village Hall start-
ing on March 16 and going through April 2, 2009. Residents may register to vote up until
March 10, 2009.
IX. STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator
Mr. Wade reported on the status of The Preserves project. A foreclosure sale on the property
has been completed. The new owner is New Century Bank. Because of the change in owner-
ship, the Village has cause for considering revocation of the Special Use Permit. Following the
Village's code, a hearing before the Plan Commission Chairman, Village President, and Cor-
poration Counsel must take place. The Applicant will be given notice and has the right to ap-
pear at this hearing. The hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at Village HaII.
B. Corporation CounseC
Ms. Liston had no report.
X.
A. Trustee Brur~r~er:
T'RUSTEES' REPORTS
Trustee Brunner announced that the Board of Enviranmentai Health is working on a proclama-
tion for Earth Hour, which will be on March 28, 2009, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. This is where
everyone is encouraged to turn off all non-essential lights and appliances for one hour to raise
awareness of energy efficiency and global climate change. She encouraged everyone to par-
ticipate this year.
B. Trustee Kogstad:
Trustee Kogstad had no report.
C. Trustee Marcus:
Trustee Marcus had no report.
X.
Trustee Minx:
D.
Trustee Minx presented Resolution 09-15, Authorizing the Execution of a Subscriptian
Contract for Community Mass Notification Services.
She explained that this Resolution will authorize a contract with 3N Inc. of Glendale, CA, to
provide community mass notification services for athree-year period. Trustee Minx noted that
a subscription to this service is necessary in order to disseminate time-critical information to
residents during emergencies or a community crisis. Contracting these services to a qualified
third-party vendor is preferable to the purchase and ongaing rnaintenance of infrastructure and
equipment.
Minutes affeNiuary33,2D09~oaM Marking'--.
X.
D. Trustee Minx: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Minx continued. Outsourcing this service will enable the village to assure the most
advanced technology is available for sending public safety messages. The cost for this service
includes aone-time initial set-up fee of $1,321, plus $11,000 a year for three years. Funds
have been included in the 2009 Budget for this purchase (50% from the Fire Department and
50% from the Water Fund).
Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 09-15, seconded by Trustee Staackmann.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner aye Tr. Kogstad aye Tr. Marcus a~
Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Staackmann aye Tr. Thill
2 Trustee Minx then presented Resolution 09-16, Accepting the Public Improvements
Within the Trafalgar Square Development. .
She explained that Trafalgar Square is a planned unit development within the Village. Devel-
opment has been completed with the exception of one condominium building. Construction of
ibis last buiidiiig has been postponed due co the current economic conditions. The developer
was required to construct certain public improvements, including rights-of-way (streets). These
streets and public improvements have been completed and approved by the Village's Building
and Engineering Departments. By law, the Corporate Authorities are required to accept these
public improvements. Passage of this resolution constitutes formal acceptance of these im-
provements. Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 09-16. Trustee Brunner seconded
the motion.
Trustee Thill asked if the ordinance should include a provision about traffic entering only from
Austin Avenue, or if that could wait until the last building was completed.
Mayor Krier responded that it could wait until the last building was completed.
Upon the vote, the motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner ~e Tr. Kogstad aye Tr. Marcus afire
Tr. Minx awe Tr. Staackmann awe Tr. Thill ay_e
Trustee Staackmann:
Trustee Staackmann presented Ordinance 09-04, Amending Title 10, Chapter 1, Article A
Entitled "Permit and Plan Review Fees" of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton
Grove.
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
Trustee Staackmann explained that the purpose of this ordinance is to reduce the permit fee
for the replacement of water heaters from $50 to $35, and to amend the fee for commer-
cial/industrial parking lots. Trustee Staackmann moved to adopt Ordinance 09-04, seconded
by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. Kogstad aye Tr. Marcus
Tr. Minx afire Tr. Staackmann aye Tr. Thill ave
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'Minutes of ~eiruary23, 2t#179~oartl Meeting.
X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
F. Trustee Thill
1. Trustee Thiil presented Ordinance 09-02, Amending Title 5, Chapter 9, Section 9 Entitled
"Municipal Parking Zones" of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove.
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
a. Trustee Thill explained that this will update the Village's regulations pertaining to municipal
parking zones, and will include the new free Dempster Street parking lots. One of the
provisions precludes people from parking in these Dempster Street parking lots between
midnight and 6:00 a.m.
b Trustee Thill asked if the ordinance could be amended to provide for "two-hour parking durinc
business hours" for the parking lots on Dempster. He felt that there are businesses that let
their employees use these lots. Corporation Counsel pointed out that, in one of the Dempster
parking lots, there is an agreement that precedes this Board between the Village and the
previous owner, allowing the owners five parking spots. Trustee Thill suggested that those
spots could be exempt. Trustee Thill moved to amend the ordinance as stated, seconded by
Trustee Kogstad.
c. Trustee Brunner asked if the exemption in the ordinance for the Fourth of Juiy holiday would
st!I be in effect, because people would undoubtedly be parked in these lots for longer than two
hours. Corporation Counsel stated that the Fourth of July exemption has to do with payment of
parking fees only-nothing to do with the hours.
d. Trustee Marcus said he felt that the lots were for the community to use. He was concerned
that, if business employees were using the lots, residents couldn't, but on the other hand, if
business employees weren't allowed to park there, would it be placing yet another burden on
the businesses? Especially since some of the on-street parking has been removed.
e. .Trustee Staackmann said he didn't believe that the Village,had taken away any on-street
parking at this time. But he understood the problem, especially in this very snowy winter,
because the Village plows the snow in the municipal Vots, and the businesses aren't plowing
their lots in a timely manner. He said the lots were not intended to be used that way; they were
intended to increase patronage of Dempster Street businesses. However, he felt that this
should be monitored and reviewed periodically, and addressed if it was becoming a problem.
f Mayor Krier concurred, stating that it seemed like the Board wanted to address a problem that
isn't there.
Trustees Thiil and Kogstad withdrew the motion to amend the ordinance and the second.
Mayor Krier called for a vote on Ordinance 09-02. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. Kogstad ~ Tr. Marcus
Tr. Minx aye Tr. Staackmann ~ Tr. Thill
2. Trustee Thiil presented Resolution 09-09, Authorizing a Contract By and Between the
Village of Morton Grove and the Automobile Mechanics Union Local No. 701 For the
Period January 1, 2009 Through December 31, 2011.
`Minutes wf~.etirua 33,3U09 hoard Meetln
X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Thill: (continued)
Trustee Thill explained that, in 2004, the Mechanics and Maintenance Supervisor of
Mechanics in the Vehicle Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department option to join
the Automobile Mechanics Union Local #701. The Village and the Union have entered into a
tentative agreement for athree-year extension of their collective bargaining agreement. The
contract provides for a salary equity adjustment effective December 31, 2008, athree-percent
salary increase for 2009, and salary increases for 2010 and 2011 commensurate with the
salary increase, if any, granted by the Village to its non-represented, non-supervisory
employees for that time period.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 09-09, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion
passed: 5 ayes, p nays, 1 abstain.
Tr. Brunner aye Tr. Kogstad afire Tr. Marcus awe
Tr. Minx aye Tr. Staackmann abstain Tr. Thill aye
Trustee Staackmann said he was abstaining as he is a farmer member of Local #701.
Xi. O T riER BiiSiNESS
Trustee Thill noted that the Village had received a letter from CDi, recognizing Ed Hildebrandt
and his team for doing a great job.
XII. WARRANTS
a. Trustee Minx presented the Warrant Register for February 23, 2009, in the amount of
$797,963.75. She moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Marcus.
b. Trustee Thill had a question al?qut a payment to McDonough Associateslisted on page 23 for
"engineering services". He wondered if this was related to the Dempster Street parking lots.
Village Administrator Wade responded that it was related to McDonough Associates sub-
mitting final engineering plans regarding Dempster Street to the Illinois Department of
Transportation.
Trustee Thill had another question about a line item on page 29, for Pias Appliance &
Furniture for "financial assistance". Director of Senior and Family Services Jackie Walker-
O'Keefe said that was fora low-income senior who needed a new refrigerator.
Trustee Kogstad asked about a payment to IRMA on page 16 in the amount of $10,500.
Acting Finance Direcfor Ryan Horne said this was a payment for the deductible. Trustee Kog-
stad asked if the deductible was still $2,500 per event, and if so, was this payment for four dif-
ferent events. Mr. Horne said he would get the detail about this, adding that he wasn't sure
what the deductible is now.
e. Trustee Kogstad also asked about payments to MB Financial on page 22. He asked if one of
the payments was principal and the other interest. Mr. Horne said yes. Trustee Kogstad
asked if the Board could get a new note schedule. Mr. Horne said he would make sure the
Board members received an updated note schedule.
XII.
XIII.
ihIARRANTS (continued)
f. Mayor Krier pointed out that Mr. Horne was formerly the Assistant Finance Director, and is
now the Acting Finance Director. Further, the Village used to have an HR person on the staff.
That person left, and the position remains unfilled. So Mr. Horne is assuming not only the Fi-
nance Director duties, but also the "insurance" part of the HR person's role. That's why he
may not have all the answers instantly.
Trustee Thill acknowledged that Mr. Horne is doing an excellent job.
Mayor Krier called for a vote on the Warrants. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner a~ Tr. Kogstad awe Tr. Marcus afire
Tr. Minx aye Tr. Staackmann a~ Tr. Thill ave
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
NONE
XIV.
ADJOURNMENTIEXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee
5taackmann seconded the motion. Motion passed: Ei ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner ~? Tr. Kogstad ~ Tr. Marcus
Tr. Minx a~~e Tr. Staackmann aye Tr. Thill ave
The Board Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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PASSED this 9th day of March, 2009.
Trustee Brunner
Trustee Kogstad
Trustee Marcus
Trustee Minx
Trustee Staackmann
Trustee Thili
APPROVED by me this 9th day of March, 2009.
Richard Krier, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 10th day of March, 2009.
Carol A. Fritzshall, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
MlnutPS by: Teresa Cousar
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THE vILLAGE BOARS ol~ TRUSTEES
wILL HOLD A HEARING
AT 7:30 PM
ON MARCH 9, 2009,
AT THE
RICHARD T. FLICKINOER MUNICIPAL CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
61.01 CAPULINA AVENUE
MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
TO CONSIDER
THE RECOMMENDATION OF
CHAIRPERS®N ~AR11.L-4Sy MAY®R DRIER, ANL
CORPORATION COUNSEL LISTON TO REVOKE
Richard 1~. Flickinger Mw~icipal Center
6101 Cxpalira Avenue ~ Morton Urovc. (Ilinols (10053-''9S5
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March 4.2009
Village President
Members of the Village Board
6101 Capulina Avenue
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
Dear President Krier and members of the Village Board:
On March 3, ZOQ9, a nearing was conducted by the Chairman of the Piau Commission,
Corporation Counsel and the Vilta~ze President, pursuant to Section 12-16-4 ~fthe Unified
Development Code of the Village of Morton Grove to determine whether the special use permit
issued by Ordinance 08-36 as an "Ordinance approving a planned unit development for that
property convnonly known as 6415 Dempster, 64~ I-57 Dempster, and 8717 Lincoln Avenue",
was violated and if so whether said special use permit should be revoked. Proper notification
pursuant to Section 12-] 6-4 of the Unified Development Code of the Village of Morton Urove
was given to the applicant, Morton Grove DL, LLC, c/o Steve Kropp, Managing Partner, 6300
Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053, on February 2~, ?009. The notice alleged the
...applicant is iu violation of the following conditions of the special use permit pursuant to
Ordinance 08-36 in addition to other violations: Section 10 of Ordinance 08-36 which provides:
In the event f nanczng has not been secured (i. e., the applicant's construction loan has not
closed) by September 30, 2008, and construction has not commenced by January 1, 2009, this
special use permit is sarbject to further review, modification anrf or revoeation; and Section 1 Z-6-
3B3 of the Unified Development Code of the Village which pro``ides: The ownership of the
planned aanit development sluzll not change widaout the express approval of the Village Board of
Trustees until the planned unzt der~elolament is fully decclr~pcd.
Ms. Bonnie Jacobson, Alarmer and Mr. Joseph F. Wade. Village Administrator Testified on behalf
of the sillage. Ms. Bonnie Jacobson, Planner. res~iewed the special use conditions that were
violated with particular focus on the dates that financing and building permits were obtained by
the applicant and proof that financing was to be gi~~en to the Village Administrator.
The applicant was not present, nor ti~as there ~~lyone present representing the applicant.
Mr. Joseph F. Wade. Village Administrator testified that proof of such financing was never
received from the applicant.
Richard C. Fliclcingex M;znicipa( Center
61(71 Capirlina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 ?985
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Both Ms. Jacobson and Mr. Wade testified the property is no longer owned by the applicant a11d
thus is in violation of Section ] 2-6-3B.3 of the UnifiedDevelopment Code. Both testified the
sale of the property took place on February 16, 2009, at tiie foreclosure sale which was witnessed
by the Village of Morton Grove Economic I~eve(opment Director Bill Neuendorf.
Ms..lacobson also enumerated the history of the case for the record.
Based on the undisputed evidence presented, Ms. Liston moved, and President Krier seconded,
that violations to the special use Ordinance 08-36 - Aga Ordznarzce Approving a Planned Unit
Development for the Property Commonly Known as 641 S Dempster, 6421-57 De~~zpster, a~zd
871 % Lirzcoln,4ve~zue did occur.
'The motion carried: Aye - 3, Nay -- 0
The voting:
Chairman Farkas Aye
President Krier Ave
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A motion was made by corporation Counsel Liston and seconded by President Krier that the
special use permit pursuant to ordinance 08-36 - An Ordinance Approving a Planned Unit
Developmentfor tke Property Commonly KnoN~n as 6415 Dempster, 6421-57 Dempster, and
8717 Lzncoln Ar~eivue be revoked.
The motion was discussed, and all members indicated the Village had worked very hard with the
applicant to move the development forward since 2005, but at this time revocation would be in
the best interest of the Village and is appropriate. They further concluded that revocation is in
the best interest of preserving the health, safety; and welfare of the Village and-is upholding the -
standards for which a special use is evaluated.
The motion passed: Aye - 3, Nay - 0
The voting:
Chairman Farkas
President Krier
Corporation Counsel Liston
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WHEREAS, our nation's use of energy continues to increase which is causing
detrimental effects on the world's climate; and
WHEREAS, the sustainability of our nation's energy as well as the effects it is having on
the world is a matter of importance to the residents of the Village of Morton Grove now and in
the. future; and
WHEREAS, it has been estimated turning off non-essential lights for one hour could save
as much as fifteen peg°cent of the energy consumed on an average Saturday night; and
WHEREAS, these energy savings could reduce carbon emissions alto the. air, preserve
the natural resources used to produce this energy, and set a positive precedent for our nation,
resulting in ongoing reduced costs for the Village's taxpayers and businesses of h.~orton Grove;
and
WHEREAS, Earth Hozrr in an initiative to turn off the lights in cities around the world
for one hour starting at 8:30 pm local time on March 28, ?009, which will help demonstrate
wonting together each of us can make a positive impact on carbon dioxide emissions and the
world's climate; and
WHEREAS, Earth Hour encourages communities, businesses, and individuals to take
simple steps needed to cut these carbon dioxide emissions; and
WNEKEAS, Earth Hour began in ?007 in Sidney Australia where companies,
govenlment depar-Iments, families, and individuals turned off non-essential lighting for one
hour at 7:30 pm as a step towards reducing that city's green house gas pollution; and
WHEREAS, participation in Lights OutAmerica-Earth Hour would provide the
residents of the Village of Morton Grove with insights into the impact of light pollution and
allow them to witness first hard the benefits of regulating lighting.
NOW, THEKF,FGRE., I, Richard Krier, Manor of the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois,
do herby proclaim M~u-ch 28, ?009, as
L~(aP-l!'~'S ()UT ,410'IERICA - FAI~'TFI 1f-i()[tIZ
in Morton GYOVe by recommending to alt its residents and businesses to participate, 01~~ a
vol Fall non-essential lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on this date.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set m}~ hand and
caused to he afOxe.d the seal of the Village of Morton Grove.
IZicliai°d Krrcr, Village I'residexlt
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove recognizes the importance and the impact of the 2010
Census on the overall wellbeing and quality of life for all residents in its community; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove believes it is every resident's right to be counted; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove agrees to be one of the 39,000 local governments to
be in partnership with the United States Census Bureau by forming a 2010 Camplete Count
Committee that should include, but is not restricted to the following subcommittees:
• Appoint a Complete County Committee chairperson;
• Government Subcommittee -bridge all gaps between the community and the Census Bureau on
geographic matters;
• Media Subcommiffee -utilize local media outlets to inform, motivate, and educate residents on
the importance of their participation of the 2010 Census;
• Faith Based Subcommittee - formulate n group of lenders across denominations to develop
strategies to inform their congregants about the census and census job openings;
• Community Based Organization Subcommittee -create awareness messages to inform their
constituent groups on the census on essential programs and services;
• Business Subcommittee -encourage area businesses to promote the census by displaying census
messages in their business materials and to sponsor Census 2010 activities;
• Recruiting Subcommittee -disseminate materials about census job opportunities to all segments
of the community;
• Special Housing Subcommittee -assist in the location of shelters, soup kitchens, group quarters,
and non-conventional housing facilities; and
WHEREAS, nt the conclusion of the 2010 Census, a summary report of the committee's
successes will be provided to the Chicago Regional Census Center o$ the United States Census Bureau
for the archives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard Krier, Mayor of the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois, do herby
proclaim full support of the 2010 Census by forming a Complete Count Committee to ensure all
residents in our community are counted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused to be affixed the seal of the Village of Morton Grave,
Richard Krier, Village President
Legislative Sum~na--~
Ordinance 09-U3
AN ORDINANCE REVOHING THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY Lf1CATED AT
6415 DEMPSTEI2 STREET, 6421-6457 DEMPSTER STREET, AND 8717 LINCOLN AVENUE, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Introduction:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
First Reading:
Special Cmtsiderations or
Requirements:
Respectfully subnutted:
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This ordinance will formally revoke the special use permit approving a planned unit development
for this site.
The revocation of this special use permit is necessary to protect the public interest.
Morton Grove DL, LLC was granted a special use permit under Ordinance OS-48 for a planned
unit development. Later the special use was amended to make minor changes to the site plan
under ordinance 06-31. The special use was then revoked under Ordinance 08-18 when
fnancing was not obtained. With reassurances from Morton Grove DL, LLC a special use
permit was once again granted raider Ordinance 08-36. When the conditions of this special use
permit were not met, notification of the various violations were sent to Morton Grove DL, LLC
and a hearing consisting of a three member panel was held on March 3, 2009, to determine
whether to revoke the special use permit. The panel, after hearing testimony from the Village
and having no one preseni irony Morion Grove DL, LLC, una;dnrously detern-,ir~ed it to be in the
best interest of the Village to recommend the special use permit be revoked.
Building Department, Village Engineer, Village Planner
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The Legal Department will handle the appropriate documentation as part of their normal
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Approval
The Village Administrator is asking the Corporate Authorities to waive the second reading of this
ordinance.
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Liston, Corporation Counsel
OIZDIPVAI~CE 09-03
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE SPECIAL [1ST; PERIYIIT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6415 DEMPSTER STREET, 6421-6457 llEMPSTER STREET,
AND 8717 LINCOLN AVENUE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove. located in Cook County, Illinois, is a Home Rule
unit of govenvnent acrd under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, and as such can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government
affairs, including but not E;:uited to, the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, Morten Grove I)L, LLC, 6300 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove. Illinois 60053,
was granted a special use permit under Ordiuance~ 08-36 for a planned unit development of two
mixed unit buildings c~~~_tsisting of 13.115 square feet of retail space, 54 condominiums, and 31
townhcmes; and
WHEREA`~ vTorton Grove IUL, LLC was previously granted a special use for this planned
unit development e~suant to Ordinance OS-48; and
WHEREP_ .pursuant to Ordinance 06-31, approved on September I I, 2006, the Special
Use Permit was s: ended in order to make minor changes to the site plan; and
WHE;RI:; ~~. pursuant to Ordinance 08-18, flee special use permit was revoked on June 9,
2008, due to lack d~ financing; and
WI-IF,RF "_S, the special usewas reinstafe~d on August2~, 2008~underordinai~ce08-36; aa1d
WIIERFAS, as a condition of the special use, Morton Grove DL, LLC was required to
follow all of the conditions set forth in the special use and in the Itillage of Morton Grove rJnified
Development Code with respect to tivs project; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2009, the Village sent a notice to Morton Grove DL, LLC
alleging certain violations of the special use permit and of the Village of ~Mortoia Grove Unifzed
L~evelopmei2t Cocie, those violations included:
I . Section 10 of Ordinance 08 ~6 which provides in the event financing has not been
secured by September 30, 2008, and construction has not commenced by January 1,
2009, this special use permit is subject to furKher review, modification and/or
revocation: and
2, Section 12-6-3B.3 of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Develo~rrzera( Code which
provides the ownership of the planned unit development shall not change without the
express approval of the Village Board of Trustees until the plarmed unit development
is fully developed.
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2009, pwsuant to proper notice, a Three panel board consisting of
the Village President, Corporation Counsel, and the Chairperson of the Plan Commission met and
held a hearing to determine whether such violations occurred, and if in the event such violations
occurred to determine whether the revocation of the special use was an appropriate remedy. While
the applicant was given notice of this hearing, no one appeared. After hearing testimony from
appropriate Village staff, the panel unanimously found at least one violation of the conditions of the
special use permit and of the Pillage ~f Morton Grove Unified Development Code had and
corrtinues to exist, acrd unanimously recommended the special use permit be revoked;
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and after a hearing which took place on March 9, 2009, find that allowing the special use permit
granted to Morton Grove DL, LLC to continue is not in the best interest of the Village and does not
protect the public's heahh,safety, and welfare, and may cause substantial injury to the value of
other properties in the neighborhood in which the development is located, and that revocation of the
special use permit is necessary to protect said public interests.
NOW. THt;REFORP. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARL) OF
TRUST EES OF THF, VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COtiNTY, ,ILLINOIS, AS
FOLLOWS:
SL:CTTON L• The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance. as thougJ~ hilly set forth herein, thereby making the findings as
hereinabove set forth.
SEC"PION 2: The special use permit granted in accordance with Ordinance 08-36 those
properties located at 6415 Dempster Street, 6421-57 Dempster Street, and (1717 Lincoln Avenue for
the development and construction of two mixed unit buildings consisting of 13,115 square feet of
retail space, 54 condominium units, and 21 townhouses, is hereby revoked.
PASSED this 9`" day of March 2009
Trustee Brunner
Trusfee~ Kogstad
Trustee Marcus
Trustee Minx
Trustee Staaclanann
Trustee T1u11
APPP~OVED h~y me this 9°i day of March 2009.
Richard Krier, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and PILED in my office this
10'x' day of March 2009.
Carol A. Pritzshall, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois