HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-28 MinutesCALL TO ORDER
Village President Rick Krier called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m: and led the assemblage in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Village Clerk Carol Fritzshall called the roll. Present were: Trustees Georgianne Brunner, Roy
Kogstad, Shel Marcus, Rita Minx, Dan Staackmann, and John Thill.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV.
Regarding the Minutes of the July 14, 2008 Regular Meeting, Mayor Krier asked if anyone
had any changes or corrections to the Minutes. Seeing none, Trustee Minx moved, seconded
by Trustee Thill, to approve the July 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes as submitted. Motion
passed unanimously via voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
V. SPECIAL REPORTS
Swearing In Ceremonv for Two New Police Officers
Fire and Police Commission Chairman Mike Simkins, accompanied by Police Chief Tasch and
Trustee Marcus, performed the swearing in for two new police officers.
Officer Timothy Walsh began his employment with the Village on June 30, 2008 and began
attending the training academy on July 7t". He was raised in Hoffman Estates and graduated
from St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights. Officer Walsh attended Western Illinois
University, majoring in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, and graduating with a
Bachelors degree.
Officer Brady Hester also began his employment with the Village on June 30'" and began
attending the academy on July 7`". He was raised in Naperville and played football at
Naperville Central High School. Officer Hester attended Florida State University, majoring
in Sociology and graduating with a Bachelors degree.
The Board and the assemblage congratulated both new officers and wished them well.
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VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
Mayor Krier asked that anyone who has comments on Ordinance 08-25 (Amending Title 6,
Chapter 2 Entitled "Deadly Weapons" of the Village's Municipal Code) to please hold them
until the ordinance is presented. At that time he will allow anyone wishing to comment an
opportunity to do so.
Dr. Saba Khan. Dr. Khan introduced herself and her husband. She is a periodontist who will
hopefully be purchasing the property at 5821 Dempster, which is covered under Ordinance
08-27, scheduled to be voted upon later this evening. She said she felt she'd made the Vil-
lage adecent offer for the property and that she intended to set up a practice with a variety
of specialties. Dr. Khan said she also hoped to provide some employment opportunities to
Village residents.
VII.
Mayor Krier read a proclamation supporting the City of Chicago in its efforts to compete for the
privilege to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, noting that Chicago is a world-
class city with remarkable diversity, history, culture, and people:
Trustee Marcus commented that he hoped the Village's support was "moral support" and
did not involve any financial commitment. Mayor Krier said there are no requests for funding
attached to this proclamation.
2. Mayor Krier noted that District 219 was requesting permission to put up a banner on Dempster
by Harrer Park in honor of Niles West's 50`h anniversary. Mayor Krier granted the request.
3. Mayor Krier did a little "commercial" for the Park District, noting that the Park District is doing a
' long-term surveyors its pools and they're seeking community input:` There i5a meeting at
Prairie View Center on Thursday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss this. Mayor Krier assured
the assemblage that there are no plans to close either of the Park District's pools.
4. Mayor Krier presented Ordinance 08-25, Amending Title 6, Chapter 2 Entitled "Deadly
Weapons" of the Municipal Code of the Village.
This is the second reading of this ordinance,
Mayor Krier explained that this reacts to the Supreme Court's recent decision. In June of
1981, the Village adopted an ordinance which, among other things, prohibited the possession
of handguns throughout the Village of Morton Grove, including a person's place of abode. On
June 26, 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment of the Constitution
provides an individual right for persons to possess handguns within their residence and that
laws prohibiting such possession are unconstitutional. The Court also ruled that units of
government have the right to impose reasonable regulations on the possession of firearms.
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VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued}
This ordinance amends Title 6, Chapter 2, to remove the total ban on the possession of
handguns within the Village, and to incorporate by reference certain State of Illinois Statutes
regulating the unlawful use of deadly weapons. Passage of this ordinance will bring the
Village's Municipal Code into compliance with the Supreme Court's ruling. The Illinois State
Statutes incorporated by reference are 720 ILCS 5/24, sections 1, 2, 6, and 9.
Section 1 makes it unlawful to possess certainly deadly weapons such as bludgeons, black-
jacks, sand clubs, metal knuckles, throwing starts, switchblades, daggers, stun guns, or taser
guns, etc. It also states that it is unlawful for a person to carry a concealed weapon or
transport a weapon unless it is broken down in a nonfunctioning state or not immediately
accessible. Further, it is unlawful for a person to possess certain unusual or dangerous fire-
arms, such as machine guns and sawed-off shotguns. It is also illegal to carry or possess
weapons upon public streets or public lands.
Section 2 exempts certain persons from the regulations of Section 1, including law enforce-
ment, security, and military personnel.
Section 6 provides for the confiscation, disposition, and return of firearms.
Section 9 makes it unlawful for a person to store or leave a firearm within a premise under his
or her control if that person knows or has reason to believe that a minor under the age of 14 is
likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the minor's parent or guardian
and the minor causes death or great bodily harm with the firearm.
Trustee Staackmann moved to approve Ordinance 08-25, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Mayor Krier asked the Board if any residents wished to comment on Ordinance 08-25.
a. Peggy Friewer, 5848 Cleveland. Mrs. Friewer noted that she was present at the June 1981
where the original ordinance was approved. She said she was very sad to see this Board
contemplating approval of this ordinance to repeal the handgun ban. She said her under-
standing was that the Supreme Court's ruling does noY"affect home°rule municipalities°so
there didn't seem to be a reason to do this. Mrs. Friewer said she had heard that the Village
was fearful of being sued, and pointed out that the Board was sued in 1981, and the case was
taken to the highest court in Illinois, where it was upheld. She did. not feel that this Board
should back down, and felt there was no reason for anyone to ever have a handgun in their
home.
b. Jean and Jennifer Bishop. Jean Bishop introduced herself as being the head of the Steering
Committee for the North Suburban Chicagoland Million Mom March, an organization with
members in Morton Grove and other North Shore communities, including Wilmette and Win-
netka, which are facing the same decision as Morton Grove (whether or not to repeal the
handgun ban). Jennifer Bishop is the National Program Director for the Victims and Survivors
of Gun Violence, the James Brady campaign. They were at the meeting to ask the Board to
consider taking "no action" this evening. They said that nothing "legally" needs to happen at
this point, as the Supreme Court's ruling does not pertain to state and local laws. The majority
opinion actually states that nothing in the ruling should affect any "long-standing prohibitions'.
In fact, there is a significant amount of regulation that can be done. Ms. Bishop said that she
was aware that the Village had been in contact with the national organization, Legal Commu-
nity Against Violence, a group whichhas a package of Taws and model ordinances that the
Village could choose to use as a replacement for its current ordinance.
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VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
Ms. Bishop pointed out that a benefit of licensing and registration is that when law enforce-
ment personnel go into someone's home, they will know who has firearms and who does not.
She encouraged the Village to wait and take a look at some of these new Taws and model or-
dinances being developed-that's what Winnetka decided to do. Wilmette did vote to repeal
their ordinance, although they acknowledged that the Supreme Court ruling does not apply to
Winnetka. If the Village repeals its ordinance without any licensing or registration in its place,
how will a parent know whose home has a gun in it, when they send their children over to play
at that house. Ms. Bishop had copies of the Million Mom March's "Parent's Guide to Prevent-
ing Gun Violence in Your Home, School, and Community" that she left with Clerk Fritzshall.
c. Alice Gutenkauf. Mrs. Gutenkauf reminded the Board that, even though this is a controversial
matter, there are 48 states right now that have laws allowing residents to conceal and carry a
firearm under very strict laws (in some cases). There are strict laws in place regarding regis-
tration requirements, etc., but what isn't in place is parental responsibility. She said that it
shouldn't be "just the Village° being responsible for safely having a gun at home. She said she
realized that, if this ordinance is approved, it does not prohibit the Village from regulating
guns, although she said she objected to "frivolous' regulations. Mrs. Gutenkauf felt that, when
someone's allowed to have a gun in their home, they are safer than they are without one. She
felt people should be allowed to have a weapon in their own homes, if they so desired. It's not
a requirement; it's an allowance. She thought that people who are fervently against passage
of this ordinance are afraid because they don't know anything about guns. The Board has a
responsibility to the community to pass this ordinance:
d. Stacey Jenke. Mrs. Jenke is a seven-year resident who says she has rifles at home in a gun
safe. She felt that gun education was critical and she put her child through a gun safety pro-
gram so he could learn when not to pick up a gun, how to disarm a gun, how to tell when a
gun is loaded or not, and the importance of knowing that when you kill something, it's not go-
ing to come back. Mrs. Jenke noted that the State of Illinois police do gun safety seminars at
Bass Pro Shop. She felt that it's the parent's responsibility, not the government's, to keep
children safe. She said she was not encouraging everyone to go out and gets gun, but felt
that a safety plan should be proposed, along with education to understand that guns are
dangerous and should be kept locked in a gun safe, or handled properly when not in a gun
safe.
e. Kerry Trausch, 8916 Austin. Mr. Trausch, a resident for nearly 50 years, said he felt that the
handgun ordinance was against people's rights back in 1981 and still feels that way. He said
he did not think there had been any accidental shootings in the Village prior to 1981. He cited
the case of the Wilmette man who protected his family with a gun, in spite of Wilmette's gun
ban. He said that police officers go into situations thinking everyone has a weapon.
Mr. Trausch said he believed the Board would be doing the right thing, the Constitutional
thing, by approving this ordinance.
f Dan Wolinsky: Mr. Wolinsky, a lifelong resident, noted that, while it's true that police are
trained to go into situations expecting the worst, over time, they relax, and that's when a
criminal would be likely to turn a gun on then. He said that he did not feel that licensing and/or
registration would be beneficial. He felt it was in the Village's best interests not to fight the
Supreme Court's ruling, but rather, to repeal its ordinance.
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VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
g. Dr. Donald Szachowicz, 6734 Beckwith. Dr. Szachowicz said he is a 40-year resident of the
Village and commented that he didn't like "outsiders" (i.e., the ladies from Wilmette) coming
into Morton Grove to "tell us what everyone else is doing" and to tell the Village what to do. He
added, "You don't see the NRA here." He found that interesting. Dr. Szachowicz felt that he
should be allowed to protect himself and his family in his own home, and felt it was logical for
everyone to have that right. He thought there was something wrong if Americans couldn't
defend themselves in their own homes. He hoped the Board wouldn't listen to outsiders telling
them how to vote.
h, Paul Stanton, 9424 Ozanam. Mr. Stanton said that he was not anti-gun, he was anti-stupidity.
There is firearm training. available and it makes a big difference. He felt that more communi-
cation was needed. Mr. Stanton, a deacon in the Catholic Church, applauded the Board for
not wasting taxpayer dollars on fighting this issue. He felt that more discussion about each
other's fears was more appropriate.
Ken Viane, 8928 McVicker. Mr. Viane urged the Board to vote on Ordinance 08-25 as
written; it's well done and he felt counsel did an excellent job putting it together. He brought in
a newspaper clipping from 1981 that stated, "In 1980, crime in Morton Grove dropped by 9%."
That was prior to the gun ban being enacted. He also noted that the gun ban didn't stop a theft
at the Morton Grove office of the Niles Savings and Loan; the theft occurred in December of
1981. Mr. Viane said, "This is the history that wasn't brought up."
Trustee Brunner said that she heard what everyone's saying, but she also noted that the
Supreme Court let 70 years go by before they took on a case of gun rights for individuals. She
said she appreciated the hard decision made by the Board in 1981. She thanked the Million
Dollar Mom and Brady Campaign representatives for attending tonight, even though they are
outsiders. She felt that they do a lot of good work and research into gun laws and regulations.
Trustee Brunner felt that people had a misconception of what gun licensing and gun regstra-
tion is in the State of Illinois. Gun licensing only allows you to have a card stating that you can
own a gun. Licensing involves doing a background check but doesn't require that a person be
trained to use a gun and it doesn't involve any fingerprinting. Licensing renews every five
years. She said that a person could buy a gun and commit a felony, and still own the gun until
they go to jail. Licensing doesn't provide much safety for the general public. Registration,
however, allows for the tracing of handguns; for the sale and transfer of guns to be recorded.
She agreed that she wouldn't want the Village's police officers to depend on licensing and
registration when going into any type of situation-she felt it made sense for them to go in
expecting any of the parties involved to have a weapon.
Trustee Brunner said she was still researching whether or not it made sense for Morton Grove
to have any provisions regarding licensing and registration; she said she didn't feel any
support from the Board in this matter though. She said she understands that criminals aren't
going to license or register their guns... but illegal guns come from somewhere. Illinois state
law does not require a person to report a stolen gun or to record the sale of a gun to another
person. If a gun were used in a crime, if there was registration in the State, the serial number
of the gun could be used to trace the gun to its original owner.
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VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
Trustee Brunner agreed with both Ms. Bishops that the Village was possibly acting in haste
with tonight's ordinance. She noted that Evanston is considering an ordinance restricting
ownership to the home. Morton Grove's is somewhat broader. She said she wasn't proposing
any amendments tonight, and said she wished the Board could "take a step back tonight and
wait it out."
Trustee Staackmann said he appreciates the courage the Board showed in 1981 in "a noble
experiment". He said that, truthfully, he didn't know whether the handgun ban made Morton
Grove a safer place or not, and cited Chicago's gun and crime problems, in spite of the fact
that Chicago also has a gun ban. He said the problem is that bad people will always have
guns. He pointed out that the Village doesn't have the resources to fight this. Trustee
Staackmann said it was ironic that Morton Grove was the first town to institute a handgun
ban while maintaining a handgun shooting range within its boundaries. He felt that the Board
is doing the right thing tonight, adding that he'd be open and willing to any viable restrictions
that would make the Village a safer place in the future.
Mayor Krier said that the discussion tonight and two weeks ago has made him proud. He said
he's proud that the residents have shown respect and decorum in these two hearings despite
the emotional nature of the issue. It's what has made Morton Grove one of the ten best places
to live.
Trustee Marcus echoed Trustees Brunner and Staackmann in their appreciation of the 1981
Board's courage. He said that he, too, was glad to hear both sides of the issue expressed by
residents respectfully. He said he looks at this decision as being at the core of being an
elected official who has sworn to uphold the Constitution. He felt the Village should support
the Supreme Court's decision, noting that the Village will always have the opportunity to
review this ordinance again from time to time in the future. Trustee Marcus felt this was the
best decision on how to handle this issue at this time.
Trustee Kogstad noted that individuals have a Constitutional right to have a firearm and to
use it for self-defense. Governments are permitted to regulate the sale of said firearms. The
Supreme Court has sent a-clear message that individuals"rights'cannot be infringed upon-
this is a fundamental right. Trustee Kogstad said that "this is a historic decision" and said he
.believed the Supreme Court had done the right thing.
Trustee Thill said that perhaps national education should be considered, similar to driver's
education. Drivers must take a vision test and a driving test...with guns, they should take
classes and demonstrate shooting range skills. He noted that an initiative like this would have
to "start at the top'.
Mayor Krier called for the vote on Ordinance 08-25. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 1 nay.
Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. Kogstad ~e Tr. Marcus
Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Staackmann a rye Tr. Thill aye
VIII. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Fritzshall had no formal report, but noted that she is partnering with the Morton Grove
Public Library to encourage voter registration. People interested in registering to vote can
come to the Library and do so on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p. m. to 9:00 p.m. during the
month of August.. Village Hall is also open on Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and
people can come to register there as well.
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IX.
A. Village Administrator
Mr. Wade had no report.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Ms. Liston had no report.
X.
A. Trustee Brunner:
STAFF REPORTS
TRUSTEES'REPORTS
Trustee Brunner presented Ordinance 08-27, Authorizing the Execution of a Real Estate
Contract for the Sale of Surplus Real Estate at 5821 Dempster Street Within the Village
of Morton Grove.
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
Trustee Brunner explained that the Village had purchased four parcels of land in 2002 in order
to construct a municipal parking lot to benefit local merchants and shoppers. In 2007, federal
and state funds became available for the construction of that parking lot. It was designed in
such a way that only three of the parcels were required. The Board authorized Village staff to
offer this parcel for sale. Staff has negotiated a sale of the property to Dr. Saba Khan for
$345,000, which is more than 80% of the appraised value of the property. The contract also
requires the purchaser to improve the exterior fapade of the property, which will be utilized as
a dental or multi-specialty dental practice owned and operated by the purchaser. The Village
has the right of first refusal if the property should be sold within fifteen years after the closing
of this sale. The sale df this property will result in multiple benefits to the Village, including re-
habilitating avacant store;' providing'lmmetliate'revenue,'and generating real estate and other
taxes. The ordinance was amended at the last Board meeting to reflect that all proceeds from
the sale of this property will be set aside and used only for Dempster Street related projects.
Trustee Brunner moved to approve Ordinance 08-27, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Trustee Staackmann said he wished Dr. Khan great success, adding that he still wished that
the site could have been used for retail sales.
Trustee Thill said that, when he proposed the amendment to this ordinance two weeks ago,
Mayor Krier had commented that his proposed amendment was an "indication to Village staff
that he (Trustee Thill) didn't trust them." Trustee Thill said he didn't know where that came
from; he just wanted to send a message to the businesses on Dempster Street that the Village
is totally committed to the Dempster Street Improvement Project. He also thanked his fellow
trustees for voting to approve the amendment.
Mayor Krier called for a vote on Ordinance 08-27. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 1 nay.
Tr. Brunner aye Tr. Kogstad aye Tr. Marcus awe
Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Staackmann ~ Tr. Thill aye
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A. Trustee Brunner: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
2. Trustee Brunner noted that July is Elder Abuse Awareness month. Agencies that serve the
elderly are sponsoring a campaign to promote awareness of the various types of elder abuse
that can occur, such as physical, sexual; and emotional abuse. Additionally, there is also a
growing phenomena of passive neglect by overstressed caregivers. Financial exploitation. of
the elderly is another serious problem that is happening more often. If anyone knows of any
elderly person who is being abused in any way, you can report it confidentially by calling the
Illinois Department of Aging's 24-hour elderly abuse hotline (1-866-880-1409) or by contacting.
the Village's social worker.
B. Trustee Kogstad:
Trustee Kogstad had no report.
C. Trustee Marcus:
Trustee Marcus had no formal report, but congratulated the new police officers, Chief Tasch,
and Chairman Simkins for continually bringing competent, qualified individuals to fill the
vacancies in the Village's police department. The Commission and the Chief put in many
hours ensuring that the individuals hired by the Village meet the highest standards.
D. Trustee Minx:
1. Trustee Minx presented"Resolution 08-43, Authorizing the Village of Morton Grove to
Acquire Property Commonly Known as 6401 and:6420 Chestnut Streets Morton Grove,
Illinois.
She explained that this property is located within the Lehigh-Ferris TIF District and will be
land-banked for future redevelopment and/or commuter parking and/or infrastructure
improvements. The purchase price is $1,390,000, and according to the terms of the contract,
the closing will take place on or before September 30, 2008, and the properties shall be
vacant at the time of the closing.
Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 08-43, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner ~e Tr. Kogstad afire Tr. Marcus awe
Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Staackmann awe, Tr. Thill a~+e
Next, Trustee Minx presented Resolution 08-46, Tax Abatement Resolution for 2007 Tax
Levy Relating to Ordinance 07-26.
She said that this resolution authorizes an abatement of taxes levied for 2007 which are
collected in 2008 in the amount of $398,667.
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D. Trustee Minx: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
The passage of this resolution is necessary to authorize and direct the Cook County Clerk not
to collect property taxes for interest payments in this amount due in 2008 representing Debt
Service on the 2007 General Obligation Bonds.
Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 08-46, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner aye Tr. Kogstad aye Tr. Marcus aye
Tr. Minx aye Tr. Staackmann aye Tr. Thill
3. Trustee Minx then brought forward Resolution 08-47, Tax Abatement Resolution for 2007
Tax Levy Relating to Ordinance 07-33.
This resolution will reaffirm the Village's tax levy after abatement in the amount of
$11,852,246, as approved by the Village Board pursuant to Ordinance 07-33. Trustee Minx
said that the Cook County Clerk has requested that the Village Board pass this abatement
resolution to reaffirm the correct levy amount, as amended, since the final adopted levy
ordinance (Ordinance 07-33) provided for a reduction in the levy from the amount as originally
presented in the amount of $45,900, and the supporting documentation was different from the
final levy amount. This affirms that the Village's total tax levy, after abatements, is
$11, 852,246.
Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 08-47, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Trustee Kogstad noted that tonight's Agenda listed this tax abatement resolution as relating to
Ordinance 07-30, not Ordinance A7-33. He wondered if that presented a problem.
Corporation Counsel Liston responded that the Ordinance is correct, and that's what the
Board is voting on-not the Agenda.
Upon the vote, the motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner a rye Tr. Kogstad afire Tr. Marcus
Tr. Minx aye Tr. Staackmann aye Tr. ThiII aye
E. Trustee Staackmann:
Trustee Staackmann presented Ordinance 08-26, Eliminating Title 2, Chapter 6 of the
Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code Entitled "Emergency Services and Disaster
Agency" and Adopting Title 3, Chapter 2, Article C to be Entitled "Emergency Manage-
mentAgency."
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
Trustee Staackmann explained that this will update the Village's regulations and codes to be
in conformance with Illinois State Statutes and the anticipated operational needs of the Vil-
lage. The Village has benefited greatly from the volunteer services of the members of the
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency.
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X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Staackmann: (continued)
The Agency's functions have been codified in Title 2, Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code. Re-
cent changes to a variety of federal and state requirements and guidelines prompted a review
of the ESDA program. Mayor Krier formed an ad hoc committee consisting of the Fire Chief,
Police Chief, the coordinator of ESDA, and a Village Trustee to review current Village
ordinances and state statutes as they relate to the operation of the Village's volunteer Agency.
The committee recommended structural and operational changes with respect to the Agency.
As a result, Village staff has prepared code revisions which will change the name of ESDA to
the Village of Morton Grove Emergency Management Agency (EMA). This ordinance also
places the Agency under the supervision and chain of command of the Fire Department.
Trustee Staackmann moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to adopt Ordinance 08-26. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner aye Tr. Kogstad afire Tr. Marcus
Tr. Minx a~ Tr. Staackmann ~ Tr. Thill
Trustee Staackmann thanked the department heads and John Hill for their work on this ordi-
nance and for all their efforts on the Village's behalf.
Trustee Staackmann also thanked Corporation Counsel Liston, Building Commissioner Ed
Hildebrandt, and Public Works Director Andy DeMonte for trying to get the grass cut in the
parkway of several residences that are up for foreclosure. He said residents need to know
that there are many restrictions to the Village doing this, but it is doing whatever it can to help
keep neighborhoods looking presentable.
Trustee Thill
1: Trustee Thill presented foPa'first reading Ordinance 08=28, Revisions to Title 12, Chapter
14 Entitled "Flood Damaage Prevention".
He explained that, in order to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, the Village
adopted the Flood Damage Prevention ordinance to be compliant with federal regulations.
This ordinance seeks to minimize potential losses due to periodic flooding. Within the
ordinance, several references are made to flood studies and maps that identify the flood
boundaries and floodways within the Village. These studies and maps are periodically
updated, and in orderto remain compliant, the Village must adopt the most recent version of
these maps and studies. This ordinance updates the most recent version of these maps and
flood studies to August 19, 2008.
Trustee Kogstad asked about that particular date and if there were going to be new maps.
Public Works Director DeMonte said that August 19, 2008 is the date the maps have to be
turned in to the State of Illinois in order to remain compliant. He said the Village's flood
boundaries and floodways really have not changed, but new maps will be drawn up and
submitted.
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Thill: (continued)
Next, Trustee Thill presented Resolution 08-44, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract
with Complete Asphalt Service Company as a Participant of the Northwest Municipal
Conference 2008 Crack Sealing Program.
He explained that the 2008 Crack Sealing Program is necessary to maintain and extend the
service life of the roadway pavement throughout the Village. Each year, the Village contracts
with a crack sealing contractor through the Northwest Municipal Conference in a joint
purchasing program to take advantage of economies of scale for pavement maintenance.
The estimated project cost is $20.,000, but, since this is a unit price contract, the final contract
amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 08-44, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Trustee Marcus asked if the Village pays for this or is it covered by funds the Village receives
from the State. Administrator Wade responded that the Village pays for this: it is not covered
by the State.
Upon the vote, the motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner ~ Tc Kogstad ~ Tr. Marcus
Tr. Minx awe Tr. Staackmann awe Tr. Thill aye
8. Trustee Thill then presented Resolution 08-45, Authorization of a Contract with J.A.
Johnson Paving Company for the 2008 Street Patching Program.
Again, this program is necessary to provide site-specific repairs on streets in the Village. The
project includes various streets and locations throughout the Village. The estimated contract
value is $64,900. Since this is a unit price contract, the final contract amount will be based on
the actual quantity of work performed.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 08-45, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Trustee Kogstad noted that there was a huge variance between the high and low bids, as
presented. He wanted to be sure that the Village was definitely getting everything it asked for,
and that the contractor would not come back and say it needed more dollars because
something hadn't been included. Public Works Director DeMonte said the Village has seen
these types of variances before. He said the Village has worked with this company before and
he felt they were just "hungry' for the work.
Upon the vote, the motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. Kogstad ~ Tr. Marcus a rLe
Tr. Minx afire Tr. Staackmann ~ Tr. Thill
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
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F. Trustee Thill: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
2. Next, Trustee Thill presented Resolution 08-44, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract
with Complete Asphalt Service Company as a Participant of the Northwest Municipal
Conference 2008 Crack Sealing Program.
He explained that the 2008 Crack Sealing Program is necessary to maintain and extend the
service life of the roadway pavement throughout the Village. Each year, the Village contracts
with a crack sealing contractor through the Northwest Municipal Conference in a joint
purchasing program to take advantage of economies of scale for pavement maintenance.
The estimated project cost is $20,000, but, since this is a unit price contract, the final contract
amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 08-44, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Trustee Marcus asked if the Village pays for this or is it covered by funds the Village receives
from the State. Administrator Wade responded that the Village pays for this; it is not covered
by the State.
Upon the vote, the motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner a~+e Tr. Kogstad aye Tr. Marcus
Tr. Minx afire Tr. Staackmann afire Tr. Thill awe
8. Trustee Thill then presented Resolution 08-45, Authorization of a Contract with J.A.
Johnson Paving Company for the 2008 Street Patching Program.
Again, this program is necessary to provide site-specific repairs on streets in the Village. The
project includes various streets and locations throughout the Village. The estimated contract
value is $64,900. Since this is a unit price contract, the final contract amount will be based on
the actual quantity of work performed.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 08-45, seconded by Trustee Minx.
Trustee Kogstad noted that there was a huge variance between the high and low bids, as
presented. He wanted to be sure that the Village was definitely getting everything it asked for,
and that the contractor would not come back and say it needed more dollars because
something hadn't been included. Public Works Director DeMonte said the Village has seen
these types of variances before. He said the Village has worked with this company before and
he felt they were just "hungry" for the work.
Upon the vote, the motion
Tr. Brunner awe
Tr. Minx afire
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Kogstad afire
Tr. Staackmann awe
Tr. Marcus
Tr. Thill awe
XI.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
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XII. WARRANTS
Trustee Minx presented the Warrant Register for July 28, 2008, in the amount of $664,925.78.
She moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Trustee Thill asked about a $205,000 payment to Alliance Contractors for the Dempster Street
Improvement Project. He wondered what that payment was for. Finance Director Partipilo
said that was the second payment on the demolition for the parking lot.
Trustee Kogstad noted that, for that payment, the Warrants said "source of funds: to be reim-
bursed from federal grant". He wondered if the Village had received that money, and if not, is
it guaranteed to be received. Ms. Partipilo said the Village had received some funds but she
wasn't sure about the funding for this particular item and she would have to check with Ryan
Gillingham, who was keeping detailed records on this matter. Administrator Wade said that
there would be a report from Mr. Gillingham in the next Board packet.
Trustee Thill also asked about a payment of $873 to AD Warning Tiles; he wondered what that
was. Public Works Director' DeMonte said it was for plastic inserts that the Village puts in at
handicapped walks.
Trustee Marcus complimented Mr. Wade and Ms. Partipilo and their departments for always
being able to answer the Board's questions about the Warrants.
Mayor Krer called for the vote on the Warrants. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Brunner afire Tr. Kogstad a~ Tr. Marcus aye
Tr. Minx a~~e Tr. Staackmann ~ Tr. Thill
XII1. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
a. Nancy Canning. Mrs. Canning said that, over the 4'" of July weekend, a couple of incidents
occurred on her street necessitating a phone call to the police non-emergency line. She was
then asked to call`9-1-1 and the call was responded to very promptly: She ttad`occasion to call
again a couple of weeks later and again, the call was responded to promptly. Mrs. Canning
said it made her feel good that she can call and get an immediate response,. even on a holiday
weekend
b. Anew resident wanted to clarify something. He said that last year, he had a flood in his house.
He said that, before he had purchased ih Morton Grove, he had done some research on the
topography of Morton Grove and bought his house at Harlem and Greenwood, north of
Dempster, because it was on the highest point in the Village. Yet last September, there was
two feet of water'ih tiffs street. He wondered if the storm sewers go to the Deep Tunnel, and
also wondered how the VIIIage takes care of storm sewers to avoid flooding-especially in
an area where there should never be flooding. He also wondered if a Deep Tunnel computer
malfunction was a possible reason for the flooding.
Public Works Director DeMonte responded. He said that the Deep Tunnel is for the sanitary
sewers; however, storm water gets into the sanitary sewers through cracks in joints. The
Deep Tunnel is just to relieve sanitary sewers and is controlled by the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District (MWRD). Storm sewers in Morton Grove go directly to the river. Mayor
Krier asked Mr. DeMonte who controls the valves.
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XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued)
Mr. DeMonte said there are no controls as far as storm sewers go. With the sanitary sewers,
there are valves, but they are controlled by the MWRD. They have the control because the
sanitary sewer water goes to them for filtration. Sometimes the valves open to Lake Michigan,
sometimes to the north branch of the Chicago River. Mr. DeMonte said it's all up to the
MWRD. He noted that the gentleman had said he lived at Harlem and Greenwood, and said
that the storm sewer is separate from the sanitary sewer in that area. Mr. DeMonte felt that
the flooding the gentleman was referring to was the result of a very severe late August/early
September storm that was accompanied by very intense rain in a very short period of time-
it was simply too much water for the sewers to handle.
Trustee Thill said he also thought there was a line off of Churchill that was clogged at that
time. Mr. DeMonte agreed and noted that that line has since been cleared.
Trustee Marcus thanked the resident for coming to the Board and asking his questions. He
said there's nothing more frustrating than having your house be flooded. He appreciated the
man coming in to "talk to the experts".
XIV. ADJOURNMENTIEXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn. The motion was
seconded by Trustee Thill. The motion passed unanimously via voice vote. The
meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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PASSED this 11th day of August, 2008
Trustee Brunner ~
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Trustee Kogstad ~
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Trustee Marcus
Trustee Minx
Trustee Staackmann
Trustee Thill
,A,PPROVED kiy thpis 11 da'~y of August, 2008.
Richard 1Crier, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
AP/P,~RO/VED and FILED in my office this 12th day of August, 2008.
Carol A. Fritzshall,Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, l!lindis
Minutes by. Teresa Cousar
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