HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-28 Special Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RICHARD T. FLICHINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6101 CAPULINA
MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS 60053
Pursuant to proper notice, as provided by the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the Special Meeting
was called to order at 5:30 pm by Village President Richard Krier who led the assemblage in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Clerk Fritzshall called the roll. In attendance were:
Elected Officials: Mayor Richard Krier, Trustees Georgianne Brunner, Sheldon
Marcus, Rita Minx, John Thill, Clerk Carol A. Fritzshall
Absent: Trustees Roy Kogstad and Dan Staackmann
Village Staff: Administrator Joseph F. Wade, Corporation Counsel Teresa
Hoffman Liston, Village Engineer Ryan Gillingham
Guests: No additional attendees
President Krier introduced the one Agenda item for discussion which was the result of the bid
opening for the demolition and construction of the Dempster Street parking lot at 5714 and 5821
Dempster Street. Mayor Krier stated only one bid was received but in the interest of completing
this project this year, staff has suggested this bid be recommended to the Illinois Department of
Transportation for approval. The Village expects to receive reimbursements from the state for
these projects.
President Krier called upon Village Engineer Ryan Gillingham who stated Alliance Contractors,
Inc. had done work for the Village in the past to the satisfaction of the Village. The estimated
cost of the contract is $381,485.50. The Village will pay this amount through its Capital Project
Fund and seek reimbursement through a federal grant called the Transportation and Community
Systems Preservation Grant.
After a discussion, Trustee Minx moved the Village adopt Resolution 07-52 which would
authorize the Village President to recommend to the Illinois Department of Transportation the
award of the contract for the Dempster Street Corridor Improvement Project for 5714 and 5821
Dempster Street, building demolition and parking lot construction with Alliance Contractors,
1166 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, in the amount of $381,485.50.
A general discussion ensued. Trustee Thill questioned why only one bid was received. Mr.
Gillingham stated many factors came into play including the time of the year, the specialized
nature of the project which required multiple contractors, and the relatively small size of the
contract. Trustee Marcus and Trustee Brunner asked for clarification regarding the quality of
Alliance's work in the past.
After further discussion Clerk Fritzshall called the roll. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2
absent
Tr. Brunner aye Tr. Kogstad absent Tr. Marcus aye
Tr. Minx aye Tr. Staaclnnann absent Tr. Thill aye
There being no further business, Trustee Marcus moved to adjourn the Special Meeting, the
motion was seconded by Trustee Minx and approved unanimously pursuant to a voice vote at
5:37 pm.
Minutes by: Carol A. Fritzshall, Village Clerk
Special Meeting Minutes.09-28-07
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