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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 22, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
I.
& II.
Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of Village Hall.
III.
Village Clerk Eileen Harford called the roll. Present were Trustees Bill Grear, Rita Minx, John Thill,
Connie Travis, and Janine Witko. Trustee Saba Khan was absent with notice.
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Minx moved to accept the Minutes of the August 8, 2022 Village Board meeting as
presented, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote with 1 absent.
V.
1.
a.
b.
SPECIAL REPORTS
Outstanding Neighbor Recognition: Steve Precht, presentation by Trustee Connie Travis
Trustee Travis explained that, each month, the Community Relations Commission (CRC)
acknowledges an “Outstanding Neighbor” from nominations received by residents regarding
someone in their neighborhood for doing special things that help make the neighborhood a better
place. This month’s Outstanding Neighbor is Steve Precht, who, unfortunately, could not be here
tonight.
Steve was nominated by Cara Menzies. Cara’s nomination of Steve stated “Steve is really the best
example of a caring, outstanding neighbor—from clearing snow, bringing in trash cans, and
keeping an eye on packages to getting to know and entertaining neighborhood children (and
pets), and caring about us all personally. It also helps that he’s a retired firefighter, so we all feel a
little safer as well. Steve is truly an example of someone who selflessly serves his community. Our
family and everyone on this block are so lucky to have Steve and his wife Stacey, who is a nurse
and is also a wonderful part of our community.” Trustee Travis congratulated Steve and said the
Village will send him a pen, a special pin, an “Outstanding Neighbor” certificate signed by Mayor
DiMaria, and a gift card. The Board and assemblage applauded Steve.
VI.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
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VII.
PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS
NONE
VIII.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
IX.
1.
2.
3.
4.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Mayor DiMaria announced that, beginning in the next few days, Oakton Street will be resurfaced
between Waukegan Road and Long Avenue. Lehigh Avenue will be resurfaced from Touhy Avenue
to Oakton Street. The starting date for the Lehigh Avenue resurfacing has not yet been published.
Mayor DiMaria said both projects are expected to be completed by the end of this year’s
construction season.
Mayor DiMaria asked the Board and assemblage to remember that the distressing events in
Ukraine continue. He urged everyone to keep the Ukranian people in their hearts, thoughts,
and prayers.
Mayor DiMaria reminded everyone that the second Morton Grove Sustainability Expo will take
place on Saturday, September 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Civic Center at
6140 Dempster Street. This free educational and family-friendly event was highly successful last
year and promises to be even better this year!
Mayor DiMaria thanked all who participated in the Strategic Plan workshops, especially
Trustee Witko who stepped in for him when he couldn’t attend one of them. The Strategic Plan
has worked well for the last 15 years or so, but it was time for it to be updated. This is very
important work and he was grateful for all who shared their time and ideas during these
workshops.
X.
CLERK’S REPORT
Clerk Harford had no formal report this evening.
XI.
A.
STAFF REPORTS
Village Administrator:
Mr. Czerwinski had no formal report this evening.
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XI.
B.
STAFF REPORTS (continued)
Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston had no formal report this evening.
XII.
A.
TRUSTEES’ REPORTS
Trustee Grear:
Trustee Grear had no formal report this evening.
B.
Trustee Khan:
Trustee Khan was absent with notice. Her report tonight will be given by Trustee Travis.
C.
Trustee Minx:
Trustee Minx had no formal report this evening.
D.
Trustee Thill:
Trustee Thill had no formal report this evening.
E.
1.
a.
Trustee Travis:
On behalf of Trustee Khan, Trustee Travis presented Ordinance 22-16, Approving a Special Use
Permit for a Mixed-Use Development on Property Commonly Known as 6222 Lincoln Avenue
and 8503–8509 Fernald Avenue in Morton Grove, IL.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
Trustee Travis moved to adopt Ordinance 22-16, seconded by Trustee Witko.
Trustee Grear asked about the timing for renovating the building. Community Development
Administrator Zoe Heidorn responded that the Special Use Permit requires that this work be
completed fairly quickly; she said, “It’s a pretty aggressive schedule.”
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XI.
E.
b.
2.
a.
3.
a.
TRUSTEES’ REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Travis: (continued)
Trustee Minx asked why the Planning/Zoning meeting sign was still up on the property.
Ms. Heidorn said it would be until the Board votes on this Ordinance; right now, it’s still
“pending.”
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Ordinance 22-16.
Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Khan absent Tr. Minx aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
Next, Trustee Travis presented Resolution 22-34, Authorizing an Agreement With American
Traffic Solutions, Inc. For Automated Traffic Safety Camera Equipment and Services.
She explained that the Village has an interest in encouraging motorists to comply with traffic laws
to reduce the number of traffic infractions and accidents and to improve safety. In 2009, the
Village established and implemented an automated traffic safety camera program and entered
into a contract with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) to provide equipment and services for
the program. The contract was extended through March 31, 2022. In January of 2022, the
Village issued a Request for Proposals from qualified vendors who could provide the Village with
the equipment and services needed to maintain its automated traffic safety camera program. ATS,
doing business as Verra Mobility (“Verra”) responded with a proposal which was determined to be
most advantageous to the Village. Subsequent negotiations with Verra resulted in a proposed
five-year contract for automated traffic safety camera equipment and related services for a
monthly fee of $4,400.
Trustee Travis moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to approve Resolution 22-34.
Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Khan absent Tr. Minx aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
Lastly, Trustee Travis presented Resolution 22-35, Approving a Contract With Ultra Strobe
Communications, Inc. For the Change-Over of New Police Vehicles.
She explained that five Police Department vehicles have surpassed their useful life due to age and
high mileage. Replacement vehicles have been purchased, but before they can be placed into
service, it is necessary for the vehicles to undergo a change-over process to install specialized
policing equipment and electronics. The Police Department solicited quotes and analyzed the
timing and quality of services from companies who specialize in this work.
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XI.
E.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
TRUSTEES’ REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Travis: (continued)
Trustee Travis said that the Morton Grove Police Chief has determined that the quote provided by
Ultra Strobe Communications, Inc. of Crystal Lake, IL in the amount of $48,798.65 to change over
five new police vehicles best met the Department’s needs.
Trustee Travis noted, although the Village Code’s competitive bidding requirements for contracts
over $25,000 were not met, the Village Administrator recommends the Board waive these
requirements due to the solicitation of quotes performed by the Police Department, the
Department’s extensive analysis of the qualified vendors’ services, and the recommendation of
the Police Chief that Ultra Strobe Communications, Inc. best meets the Department’s needs at this
time.
Trustee Travis said the fiscal impact of this Resolution is $48,798.65 for changing over five (5) new
police vehicles. She moved to approve Resolution 22-35, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Trustee Grear noted that the Police Department vehicles are in use 24/7, 365 days a year, so they
tend to “age” faster than a typical vehicle.
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 22-35.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Khan absent Tr. Minx aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
Mayor DiMaria: aye
Mayor DiMaria’s vote was required because an affirmative vote of at least three-fifths of the
Corporate Authorities, including the Mayor, is required to waive the Competitive Purchasing
Requirements of the Municipal Code.
F.
Trustee Witko:
Trustee Witko had no formal report this evening.
XIII.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor DiMaria reported that he had attended the Assyrian Festival at the Park District yesterday.
He said he’s always happy to see how diverse Morton Grove is and how all of us are able to live in
harmony with each other. He thanked the planners of the Festival for inviting him, noting that he
represented the Village Board by being there.
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XIV.
WARRANTS
Trustee Grear presented the Warrant Register for August 22, 2022 in the amount of
$1,775,644.31. He moved to approve this evening’s Warrant Register as presented,
seconded by Trustee Minx.
Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Khan absent Tr. Minx aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
XV.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS
NONE
XVI.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed
unanimously via voice vote, with one absent.
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.