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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-2023MINUTES 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 JANUARY 10, 2023 CALL TO ORDER I. Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 7:00 p.m. & II. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. III. Village Clerk Eileen Harford called the roll. Present were Trustees Saba Khan, Rita Minx, Ashur Shiba, John Thill, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Minx moved to approve the Minutes of the December 12, 2022 Village Board Meeting as presented. Trustee Thill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. V. SPECIAL REPORTS NONE VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE VII. PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Mayor DiMaria noted that tonight's report would be presented by Community Development Administrator Zoe Heidorn. a. Ms. Heidorn said it was her pleasure to introduce Plan Commission Case PC 22-13, which will be on tonight's agenda for a first reading as Ordinance 23-02 under Trustee Witko's report. This is a request for approval of a preliminary plat of subdivision and planned unit development to authorize the construction of six (6) detached single-family dwellings with accessory accessways, parking, and landscaped areas at 9312 Shermer Road, which is a 1.6 acre property that is currently vacant. b. On October 3, 2022, the Appearance Commission recommended approval of the Application with conditions, and on October 6, the Traffic Safety Commission recommended approval with comments. Minutes of January 10, 2023 Board Meeting VII. PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS (continued) c. However, due to concerns with the density, housing uniformity, parking, and storm water management, the Plan Commission unanimously recommended to deny the Application at its meeting on October 17. The developer modified the site plan and responded to comments issued by the Commissions, and on November 14, the Village Board voted to remand this case back to the Plan Commission for reconsideration. On December 19, the Applicant reappeared before the Plan Commission to present revised plans reducing unit count to six units and providing more developed storm water detention plans. Based on the revised plans, the Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project. d. Ms. Heidorn said the developer is in attendance this evening, as is the architect, to answer any questions of the Board, adding that she, too, would be happy to address any questions. e. There were no questions from the Board, but Trustee Thill said he'd like to extend his thanks to the Plan Commission for a really outstanding meeting; they did the right thing by bringing down the unit count from eight to six. He felt the plans looked much nicer and that sales would be faster with six units rather than eight. f. Mayor DiMaria thanked the developer, saying "We appreciate the modification," and thanked Ms. Heidorn for her presentation. VIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) NONE IX. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1. Mayor DiMaria asked that everyone continue to remember the Ukrainian people, and to keep them in our thoughts and prayers. 2. Mayor DiMaria wished everyone a happy, healthy holiday season, from his family to everyone's. He said Morton Grove had a great 2022 and many other good things are coming to fruition in 2023. 3. Mayor DiMaria reminded everyone that the Village is offering holiday lights recycling through February 1, 2023. A holiday lights recycle bin is located in the lobby of Village Hall (6101 Capulina) and all holiday string lighting is accepted through this free program. Discarded lights will be recycled through the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and Elgin Recycling. He pointed out that garlands, live greens, wreaths, and other decorations attached to lights will NOT be accepted. If anyone has questions, they should call Elgin Recycling at 847-448-4311. 2 Minutes of January 10, 2023 Board Meeting X. XI. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Harford had no formal report this evening. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: 1. Village Administrator Czerwinski said, under his report this evening, he has both a Resolution and an Ordinance. He first presented Resolution 23-01, Approving an Economic Incentive and Sales Tax Sharing Agreement by and among the Village of Morton Grove, 100 West Golf LLC, and Castle Motor Sales, Inc. d/b/a Napleton Honda of Morton Grove. a. Mr. Czerwinski said the purpose of this Resolution is to approve an economic incentive and tax increment allocation financing development and sales tax sharing agreement between the Village and Castle Motor Sales, Inc. He said the financial impact of this Resolution is that, over the next ten (10) years, Napleton will receive up to $500,000 in sales taxes generated from the business, over and above the $510,000 in annual sales taxes currently paid to the Village, adjusted for inflation. It will also receive up to $3.8M plus interest at 6% payable from new property taxes paid to the Village from the Napleton site. b. Mr. Czerwinski said, "It's important to realize that no taxpayer dollars support this redevelopment agreement. All funds generated will be within the site of the Napleton development." He asked the Board for their support of this Resolution. Mayor DiMaria asked for a motion regarding the Resolution. Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 23-01, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye Tr. ThiII ave Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye c. Mr. Czerwinski thanked the Board, noting that he appreciates the Board's support and staff will too, as it took a bit of hard work to get this development going, and it will be beneficial to the Village. 2. Next, Mr. Czerwinski presented for a first reading Ordinance 23-01, Authorizing a Developer Note to 100 West Golf, LLC and Castle Motor Sales, Inc. Regarding the Redevelopment of 8833 Waukegan Road, 6900 Dempster, and 8888 North New England Avenue in Morton Grove, Illinois. a. Mr. Czerwinski noted that, initially, this Agenda item had indicated that no second reading would be necessary. That is not correct, the second reading of this Ordinance will occur on January 24. b. Mr. Czerwinski said this Ordinance is an accompaniment to Resolution 23-01, which the Board just approved. It authorizes a Developer Note payable to the Steve Napleton Automotive Group, pursuant to the economic incentive and tax increment allocation financing development and sales tax sharing agreement approved by Resolution 23-01. 3 Minutes of January 10, 2023 Board Meetin•. XI. STAFF REPORTS (continued) A. Village Administrator: (continued) c. Mr. Czerwinski noted that, over the next 20 years, Napleton will receive up to $3.8M plus interest at 6% payable from new property taxes paid to the Village from the Napelton site. No Village taxpayer dollars are associated with this; it all comes from within the site itself. Mr. Czerwinski said the Village will continue to receive and retain its current level of property taxes generated by the car dealership site. Payment of principal and interest on the Developer Note will only be paid from property taxes paid to the Village over and above these current levels. As this is the first reading of this Ordinance, no action will be taken this evening. 3. Mr. Czerwinski wished everyone a happy New Year. He thanked the Board for their support in 2022, and said he looked forward to a prosperous 2023 for everyone. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no formal report this evening. XII. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Khan: Trustee Khan had no formal report this evening. B. Trustee Minx: 1. Trustee Minx presented Resolution 23-02, Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. a. She explained that the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) was organized in 1968 in the northwest and western suburbs of Chicago and has grown into a multi -state organization of 2,200 members to coordinate response to fires, emergency medical calls, hazardous material, technical rescue and other emergencies and disasters through prearranged mutual aid and dispatch agreements. The system is designed to facilitate all levels of mutual aid from day-to-day automatic aid responses to major incidents and disasters requiring significant deployment of resources. MABAS member units include everything from all -volunteer fire departments to those in major cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Louis. All government units who participate in MABAS must sign the same MABAS Master Agreement. The current Master Agreement was drafted in 1988 and has been updated to address modern conditions, opportunities, and challenges of MABAS and its members. 4 Minutes of January 10, 2023 Board meeting XII. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) B. Trustee Minx: (continued) b. Trustee Minx said this Resolution will adopt and authorize the Village President to execute the updated Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Master Agreement as approved by the MABAS Executive Board on October 19, 2022. Trustee Minx moved, seconded by Trustee Travis, to approve Resolution 23-02. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye Tr. Thill ave Tr. Travis lyg, Tr. Witko C. Trustee Shiba: Trustee Shiba had no formal report this evening. D. Trustee Thill: 1. Trustee Thill presented Resolution 23-03, Authorizing a Contract Extension with Mid -American Water of Wauconda, Illinois For the 2023 Fire Hydrant Replacement Program. a. b. He explained that the Village is responsible for maintaining its water distribution systems, including 1,170 fire hydrants running at peak performance for optimal fire protection throughout the Village. Over the last eight years, availability and cost of parts has made it harder to repair older hydrants, some dating back as far as 1928. As such, the Village has implemented an annual fire hydrant replacement program. In 2021, the Board entered into a contract with Mid -American Water of Wauconda, IL to purchase 50 fire hydrants at $2,668 per hydrant, totaling $133,400. This contract also gave the Village the right to renew the contract for up to two additional fiscal years, at the same pricing and with the same terms and conditions. Mid -American has agreed to extend the existing pricing and terms for 2023 for the purchase of 30 new fire hydrants totaling $80,040. This Resolution will authorize this purchase. Trustee Thill then moved to approve Resolution 23-03, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis gyg Tr. Witko aye 5 Minutes of January 10, 2023 Board Meeting XII. D. Trustee Thill: (continued) TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) c. Trustee Thill commented that quite often, people don't realize that money the Village receives for various sources goes into our infrastructure. People who question this don't realize how critical it is to maintain and/or improve the town's infrastructure. 2. Trustee Thill then presented Resolution 23-04, Authorizing Participation in the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC) and Authorizing the Village Administrator to Approve a Contract for Electricity for Village -Owned Buildings, Facilities, and Infrastructure. a. This will authorize the Village to participate in the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC) as the Village's non-exclusive energy broker to search the open market and find electricity at a lower rate than the Commonwealth Edison rate for Village -owned buildings, water pumping stations, and parking lot lighting. Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 23-04, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye E. Trustee Travis: Trustee Travis had no formal report this evening. F. Trustee Witko: 1. Trustee Witko presented for a first reading Ordinance 23-02, Approving a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision and a Planned Unit Development Special Use Permit for a Six -Unit Detached Single Family Residential Development on Property Commonly Known as 9312 Shermer Road in Morton Grove, Illinois. a. She explained that this Ordinance is pursuant to Plan Commission Case PC 22-13, which was reported out earlier this evening by Community Development Administrator Zoe Heidorn. As this is a first reading of Ordinance 23-02, no action will be taken this evening. 6 Minutes of January 10, 2023 Board Meeting XIII. XIV. OTHER BUSINESS NONE WARRANTS 1. Trustee Khan presented the Warrant Register for December 26, 2022 in the amount of $706,946.74. She moved to approve the Warrant Register as presented, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba ave Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis ave Tr. Witko 2. Next, Trustee Khan presented the Warrant Register for January 10, 2023. She moved to approve this evening's Warrant Register as presented, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye Tr. Thill ave Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko ave XV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS 1. David King, a 35 -year resident, said he was quite concerned about the recreational cannabis store being built at Sawmill Station. He said he has sent the members of the Board articles from the CDC and Harvard focusing on the dangers of cannabis. In last week's Champion, Mr. King saw a quote from Mr. Czerwinski saying "The process is straightforward. That's the way the world is right now." Mr. King said that, as a resident, he is strongly opposed to this recreational—not medicinal— cannabis store. He noted Glenview hasn't yet agreed to having such a store, and said he doesn't care what Skokie and Niles do; he only cares about what Morton Grove does. He said, "We need to be attuned to the dangers of cannabis—impaired driving, lung health, neurological issues. We should just say 'That's the way the world is.' Our priority should be to say NO to cannabis stores." 2. Bill Page said he has asked questions of Mr. Czerwinski, Mr. Friel, and Ms. Heidorn, and all three have graciously provided information and answers. He had several more questions this evening, including "What is a Developer Note?" and "Do the numbers mean a tax break for the business, which Village taxpayers will then have to cover?" a. Mr. Czerwinski said, "but for" Village support, this program and the attendant economic growth won't happen. He said the only monies that will go back to the developer are monies over and above the current property taxes they pay. If they are not successful, they won't get this money. The only revenue sharing will be the new dollars coming into the Village and the obligation of the developer to make it work. 7 Minutes of January 10, 2023 Board Meeting XV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued) b. Mr. Page asked if other businesses in Morton Grove are eligible for a program like this. Mr. Czerwinski said if they propose something to the Village that looks like it will be beneficial in the Tong -term, we'll talk about it. We require that the developer pays for the analyses; they pay that money upfront. This process has been in place and in negotiations for over six months. 3. Rudy Vilk wished everyone a happy new year. He complained that the mayor "scolds him" every time he speaks. Mr. Vilk expressed concern about Mr. Czerwinski's and Ms. Liston's offices having blinds that they shut. These are public rooms. He commented that every time he sees Ms. Liston, she refuses to acknowledge him. He said he just wants her to do her job. He said he met with Hanna Sullivan and Mr. Czerwinski regarding his water bill and the water system, commenting that Mr. Czerwinski has said a number of times that the savings the Village realizes from getting its water from the City of Evanston rather than the City of Chicago are going back into the system to keep it maintained. He asked why the system was never "maintained" before. He protested again paying for 3,000 gallons when he only uses 1,000 gallons. XVI. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. 8 Minutes of January 10, 2023 Board Meeting PASSED this 24thth day of January, 2023. Trustee Khan Trustee Minx Trustee Shiba Trustee ThiII Trustee Travis Trustee Witko APPROVED by me this 24th day of January, 2023. Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 25th day of January, 2023. Eileen Harford, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by Teresa Cousar 9