HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-30 Town Hall MinutesTOWN HALL MEETING MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
MANSFIELD PARK FIELD HOUSE
5830 CHURCH, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
APRIL 30, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm by Village President Richard Krier. He led the assemblage
in the Pledge of Allegiance and then Clerk Fritzshall called the roll. In attendance were:
Elected Officials: President Richard Krier, Trustees Georgianne Brunner, Rita Minx,
Daniel Staackmann, and Clerk Carol A. Fritzshall
Absent: Trustees Daniel DiMaria, Roy Kogstad, and Dale Senensky
Village Staff: Corporation Counsel Teresa Hoffman Liston, Finance Director/Treasurer
Daniela Partipilo, Police Chief Paul Tasch, District Fire Chief Frank
Rodgers, Community and Economic Development Director Bill
Neuendorf, Building Commissioner Ed Hildebrandt, Family and Senior
Services Director Jackie Walker-O'Keefe, and Public Works Director
Andy DeMonte
Guests: Members of the Community Relations Commission, Trustee Elect
Sheldon Marcus, Trustee Elect John Thill, Nick Katz, Morton Grove
Champion, and approximately 3 members of the public
Mayor Krier thanked the assemblage, especially the Community Relations Commission for hosting the
Town Hall meeting. He then introduced Village Staff who was present at the meeting and opened the
meeting up for questions.
Marianne Thill asked for suggestions as to how to have more publicity and attract more people to the
Town Hall meetings. A general discussion ensued. Maria Toth asked Mayor Krier to contact the Park
District to help with publicity. Mayor Krier stated he would contact Jeff Fougerousse for this purpose.
Trustee Elect John Thill then discussed an incident which occurred on Earth Day regarding the
controlled burn which took place at the forest preserve. Certain people from Edgebrook had
intentionally kicked over an ash dome, started a fire and called the Fire Department. He thanked the
Fire Department for their quick response but suggested in the future, the Fire Department contact the
police if this kind of behavior occurs again.
Nancy Lanning asked Mayor Krier to explain a recent article in the Champion regarding lost tax
revenue. Mayor Krier explained a current bill pending before the State Senate regarding point of
destination sales taxes. He also reviewed a current law regarding sales tax sharing agreements with
other communities, and rules regarding the taxation of carpets and other products that are installed.
Terri Cousar commended the people who assisted in making the last New Resident Reception so
successful. She also asked whether or not the Village could remain open during the new resident
reception so new residents could pay their water bills, get vehicle stickers, etc.
Marianne Thill and Nancy Lanning relayed compliments regarding the Village of Morton Grove.
Robin Kaplan suggested for future Town Hall meetings, the Village show off programs or new
equipment like the display of the new ambulance at the January 29, 2007, Town Hall meeting.
There being no further business, Trustee Staakmann moved to adjourn the Town Hall meeting at 8:37
pm. The motion was seconded by Trustee Minx and approved unanimously pursuant to a voice vote.
Minutes by:
Carol A. Fritzshall, Village Clerk
Admin/Legis/Minutes/town hall minutes 0430-07