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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-10 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, Dan DiMaria, Roy Kogstad, Rita Minx, Dale Senensky and Dan Staackmann. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. Regarding the Minutes of the March 13, 2006 Regular Meeting, Trustee Minx moved to approve the Minutes as submitted, dispensing with the reading thereof. The motion was seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE V. a. V. SPECIAL REPORTS Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Officer Elizabeth Palko Fire and Police Commissioner Tony Hofeld performed the swearing-in for new Police Officer Elizabeth Palko. He said that Officer Palko started her Morton Grove career on April 4`h, and began at the Police Academy today. She was born and raised in St. John, Indiana. Officer Palko attended Indiana University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. The Board, along with Commissioner Hofeld and Chief Tasch, welcomed and congratulated Officer Palko. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MAR. 13 BOARD MEETING MINUTES APPROVED SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR NEW POLICE OFFICER ELIZABETH PALKO b. Employee Anniversary Recognitions Mayor Krier and Village Administrator Wade congratulated the following individuals on their years of employment with the Village: Marvin Bornschlegl, 15 years, Police Department Bill Burns, 15 years, Public Works Joyce Burns, 15 years, Finance Department Rimas Maurukas, 15 years, Fire Department Peter Tropp, 15 years, Fire Department Michael Schaab, 20 years, Public Works Gil Cadrecha, 25 years, Police Department Ray Grahn, 40 years, Fire Department Mayor Krier said he had the honor of attending Ray Grahn's retirement party yesterday. The Mayor and Village Administrator thanked all the honorees for their years of service to the Village. c. Plan Commission Case PCO5-14, Requesting a Special Use Amendment for a Height Variation Above the Forty-Foot Requirement for Avon at 6901 Golf Road. Plan Commission Chairman Ron Farkas presented this case. He explained that the Applicant, Avon Products, was requesting a height variation of 53 feet to accommodate new, more technologically advanced mixing vessels. Avon had earlier (in 2000) requested a similar height variance, and said they anticipated replacing more vessels over time which could necessitate further variance requests. Village staff suggested that the entire roof area be included in this variance request so that Avon wouldn't have to come back before the Plan Commission requesting additional variances in years to come. Mr. Farkas said this case first came to the Plan Commission in January, but no vote was taken at that time because a couple of residents raised some concerns at that meeting-not directly related to the height variance request; rather, regarding noise, flashing lights, etc. The Commission felt that the con- cernsshould be considered since this is a request for a Special Use Amend- ment, and Avon wanted to have an opportunity to meet with the neighbors and implement solutions. In the time period from the January meeting to the March meeting, when the vote was taken, one of the members of the Commission re- signed and was replaced by a new Commissioner. At the March meeting, therefore, Chairman Farkas had asked Avon to do a full report for the benefit of the new Commissioner. Avon reported that the flashing light problem had been resolved. Another resident came to the March meeting, stating he felt that "nothing had changed", but the Commission felt that Avon was working in good faith on improvements, and the initial couple of residents agreed, so the Com- missionvoted on the case. They unanimously recommended the request for the Special Use Amendment be approved. Mayor Krier noted for the assemblage that the next step in the process is for the Board to vote on whether or not to "accept" the Plan Commission's recommendation. He explained that it's not a vote to approve the request, simply a vote to accept the report of the Plan Commission. V. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITIONS PC 05-14 REQUESTS SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT FOR A HEIGHT VARIATION AT AVON That being said, Trustee DiMaria moved to accept the report of the Plan Com- mission. Trustee Minx seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann d. Plan Commission Case PC06-01 Requesting a Special Use Permit for Food Sales at 7901 Golf Road. Chairman Farkas explained that food sales are a Special Use at the shopping center known as Washington Commons due to provisions in the annexation agreement when the shopping center was first built. The Applicant in this case is Aldi and the proposed site is the former Office Max location. They will be using 17,300 square feet of a 25,000 square foot building. There is more than sufficient parking at the location. The Plan Commission had concerns regard- ing the frequency of garbage pick-up, the safety of pedestrians on Golf Road, the noise and appearance of rooftop compressors, Aldi's request to install an outside trash compactor, the idling noise of trucks, and the hours of receiving deliveries. Staff was also requesting that two parking spaces at the rear be eliminated and felt that the pavement of the access drive should be expanded at the southeast corner. Aldi disagreed with those two requests. Chairman Farkas said one of the conditions of the Special Use permit is that no building permit be issued until those two areas are studied further. Residents who attended the Plan Commission hearing raised similar concerns. Aldi ultimately decided to withdraw its request for the outside trash compactor. They also agreed to install ultra-quiet rooftop compressors, shorten their deliv- ery hours, and install a stop bar. The Commission added a condition that de- liverytrucks waiting to unload would have to idle in the parking lot along the Golf Road side. Chairman Farkas said the Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of this Special Use request. Trustee Minx moved to accept the Plan Commission report, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann e. Plan Commission Case PC06-02 Requesting an Amendment to the Planned Unit Development Site Plan to Relocate Two Units and Adiust Siting of Build- ings. Drive Aisles. and Parking Spaces to Respond to Boundaries of Wetlands at 8601 Waukegan Road. Chairman Farkas explained that the Applicant, Lennar Communities of Chicago, was requesting an amendment to its Planned Unit Development Site Plan as stated above, because they had conducted further research and had learned that the wetland boundaries on the site were not, in reality, as depicted on the original site plan. The new information shows the wetland boundary ex- tending further along the southern boundary of the site at the southeast corner. This necessitates the need to relocate units and shift the site plan slightly. Thus two units will be relocated from the southeast to the northeast. An additional guard rail at the south drive will be installed as well. PC. 06-01 REQUESTS SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR FOOD SALES AT 7901 GOLF ROAD (ALDI) PC 06-02 REQUESTS AMENDMENT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO RESPOND TO BOUNDARIES OF WETLANDS AT 8601 WAUKEGAN V. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) Chairman Farkas said the Commission voted unanimously to approve the amendment to the PUD. VI. Trustee Minx moved to accept the Plan Commission's report, seconded by Trustee Senensky. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Plan Commission Case PC06-03 Requesting a Special Use Permit for a Parking Lot Within 300 Feet from the Use Served and a Parking Variation for 6730 Dempster Street. Chairman Farkas explained that the Applicant, Keith Jackson, was making this request. He owns both of the properties involved, both of which are currently vacant. There is an 1,800 square foot building at 6730 Dempster which will be used for a hockey equipment store. The lot to the north is smaller and will be used for parking. This lot is within 300 feet and therefore is within the Special Use allowed exceptions. Mr. Farkas said the lot is small and is not suitable for anything but parking, which is what it has been used for in the past. The Applicant is also requesting four on-street parking spaces on Birch. The traffic impact of this is fairly insignificant and the parking is adequate. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to approve this Special Use request. Trustee DiMaria moved to accept the Plan Commission's report, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) Sherwin Dubren said, regarding Aldi's, that he lives in that area and felt that it was dangerous for cars as well as pedestrians at the eastern-most exit. He felt it would be worse now with the delivery trucks and felt that this issue deserves more attention. Regarding Ordinance 06-08, which amends the Village's current animal control ordinance, Mr. Dubren felt that there's nothing in this version that is "preventative"-nothing that can happen before an animal gets out of control. Mayor Krier explained that there are certain things the Village legally cannot do. He said the Village's intent is to try to prevent things from happening but stay within the law. Mr. Dubren felt the ordinance wasn't specific enough. Mayor Krier said it gives the Police Chief the authority to investigate and determine specific penalties on acase-by-case basis. Mr. Dubren felt that a dog who had bitten someone should not be given a second chance, and felt that the ordinance did not make it clear that the Village has the right to remove the animal if it's determined to be dangerous. Trustee Brunner reiterated that the Police Chief has to investigate each case-a dog might bite someone because it's protecting its owner or because it's being attacked. Mayor Krier noted that there is language in the ordinance stating that the Chief of Police or his designee can require that an animal be euthanized in certain instances. Mr. Dubren stated again his feelings that this ordinance isn't strong enough. PC 06-03 REQUESTS SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A NON- CONTIGUOUS PARKING LOT AND FOR A PARKING VARIATION AT 6730 DEMPSTER RESIDENT WANTS ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE STRONGER VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) (continued) 2. Sherry Netlin addressed the Board, noting that her yard is on the southeast corner of the new Aldi's site. She has children, and noted that the Washington School is there. She said that kids come around that corner quickly on their bicycles, heading to Blockbuster. She hoped that Aldi's would keep the children's safety in mind. She was also concerned about Aldi's selling alcohol so close to the school. She added that Aldi's has tried to be helpful with other issues, i.e., the idling trucks and the garbage issue. VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Mayor Krier presented Resolution 06-22, Appointing a Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County. He explained that the Village is a member of SWANCC and therefore is entitled to appoint a Director to serve on the Agency's Board. Resolution 06-22 would designate Trustee Minx as the Director, with Trustee Brunner as the Alternate. Trustee Senensky moved to approve Resolution 06-22, seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann 2~ Next, Mayor Krier asked for the Board's concurrence to select the law firm of Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Rolek, P.C. as Special Counsel to review the draft Unified Development Code and for preparation of the Land Dedication and Impact Fee ordinance. Trustee Minx so moved, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Trustee Kogstad asked why this was being done this way, instead of via a resolution. Corporation Counsel Liston said that this could be done with a resolution or with a simple motion, such as the Board did when it approved Special Counsel for the MCC case. Trustee Kogstad said that, in the future, he would like to see a resolution for this type of action. He said he would also like staff to review the legal fees and would like stricter control over legal fees in general. Mayor Krier said that Corporation Counsel, the Village Administrator, and the appropriate department head(s) review all legal fees before anything is paid. He then called for a vote on the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann VIII. CLERK'S REPORT RESIDENT NEAR ALDI'S HAS SAFETY CONCERNS RES. 06-22 APPOINTS DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SWANCC RES. 06-22 APPROVED LAW FIRM SELECTED TO REVIEW UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND FOR PREPARATION OF LAND DEDICATION AND IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE LAW FIRM APPROVED Clerk Fritzshall had no report. Ix. A. STAFF REPORTS Villaoe Administrator: Mr. Wade reminded the Board and the assemblage about the New Resident Reception scheduled for April 24, 2006, at the Civic Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for new residents to meet the elected officials, as well as representatives from the Morton Grove Park District, Public Library, and Chamber of Commerce. Residents are invited to attend the Village Board Meeting, which follows at 7:30 p.m., at Village Hall in the Council Chambers. 2. Mr. Wade announced that the Village had received the first installment of a grant from the State of Illinois. This was obtained by Senator Silverstein and the amount received is $32,500. Mr. Wade said this represents 25°~ of a larger grant for the Dempster Street Improvement Project and can be used for building demolition and parking lot construction. B. Corporation Counsel: Ms. Liston had no report. X. A. TRUSTEES' REPORTS Trustee Brunner: Trustee Brunner presented for a first reading Ordinance 06-08, Amending Title 6, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code of Morton Grove, Entitled " Animal Control". She explained that, many months ago, Village staff and the Board of Environ- mental Health began reviewing the current animal control ordinance in order to update it. The ordinance was reviewed by the Building Department, the Police Chief, Deputy Chief, the Sanitarian, Bonnie Burnett, the Finance Department, and the Village Administrator. Trustee Brunner said that the updated ordinance incorporates relevant State of Illinois statutory provisions which regulate the care and treatment of animals. It will protect animals from abuse, neglect, and rabies, and will protect residents and their domesticated pets from annoyance intimidation, and injury from other animals. It will establish a provision for the determination and regu- lation of dangerous or vicious animals, and a procedure for the impoundment of dangerous, vicious, and stray animals. Additionally the ordinance limits the number of animals which may be maintained in any household and establishes a procedure and fee for permits for all cats, dogs, and ferrets in the Village. It also increases the penalties for violations. NEW RESIDENT RECEPTION SET FOR APRIL 24 AT CIVIC CENTER FIRST INSTALLMENT OF DEMPSTER STREET GRANT RECEIVED ORD. 06-08 AMENDS TITLE 6 CHAPTER4 OF MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED ANIMAL CONTROL FIRST READING Mayor Krier asked if there was any discussion on this ordinance. Trustee Minx had a question for Chief Tasch. X. A. TRUSTEES' REPORTS Trustee Brunner: (continued) Trustee Minx wondered if he knew how many reports had been received regarding vicious or dangerous animals in the Village. Chief Tasch said that one incident had just come in-a "dog on dog" incident. The only other one he knew of had occurred just before he started with the Village back in December. That was an incident where a dog had damaged a neighbor's fence. Trustee Minx said, regarding Mr. Dubren's concerns, that residents can be assured that Chief Tasch would follow upon any reports of any animal attacks, would do an investigation and due diligence, and provide a recommendation to the Board. The Chief concurred, adding that a new procedure was being implemented whereby any animal incidents would be reported to him and to the Deputy Chief. There would be an investigation and a determination would be made based on the facts of the case. Trustee Staackmann clarified that this ordinance also strengthened the liability responsibility of pet owners. Trustee Brunner agreed, stating that a pet owner whose animal was found to be "dangerous" would need to carry $100,000 liability insurance; if the animal was deemed "vicious", the owner would need to carry $250,000 liability insurance. Chief Tasch added that, in the course of his investigation, he could classify an animal as "vicious" right away, instead of es- calating from "dangerous" to "vicious". Mayor Krier asked Trustee Brunner to highlight the importance of obtaining an annual pet license now. She explained that, under the current ordinance, own- ers of cats, dogs, or ferrets must obtain a yearly permit, which costs $10. Under the new ordinance, the cost will be $50, but the permit will be "lifetime". Also, if the animal has been spayed or neutered, the cost drops to $25. There is a provision in the ordinance, clarified by Corporation Counsel, that if a pet owner obtains an annual license within 12 months of the passage of the new ordi- nance, they will automatically receive a lifetime animal permit. There was no further discussion. 2. Trustee Brunner then introduced Resolution 06-23, Authorizing an Application for Execution of a Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation's General Authority to Make Such Grants. She explained that this grant will help the Village obtain funds to purchase a bus for seniors and disable persons. It could help the Village save approxi- mately $95,000 for the purchase of a new bus. Trustee Brunner said that 20°~ of the grant would be funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, and 80°~ would be federal funds. The Village needs to file for the grant by April 17, 2006. A Public Hearing was held on March 30`h regarding this grant applica- tion. One interested party spoke. Trustee Brunner moved to approve Resolu- tion 06-23, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann DISCUSSION REANIMAL INCIDENTS THIS YEAR RES. 06-23 AUTHORIZES APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTN CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR NEW SENIORTRAN RES. 06-23 APPROVED X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Brunner: (continued) Trustee Brunner thanked Family & Senior Services Director Jackie Walker- O'Keefe for going through all the work to get the Village designated as a public body provider in order to apply for this grant. Trustee Brunner also wished departing Finance Director Scot Neukirch well in his new endeavors. She thanked him for his patience with her as a new trustee and for answering all her questions. B. Trustee DiMaria: Trustee DiMaria's presented Resolution 06-24, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with St. Aubin Nursery for the 2006 Tree Planting Program. He explained that, each year, the Village contracts with a tree planting contrac- tor to assist in the installation and/or removal of trees within the Village. The contract is estimated to be $9,227, but since this is a unit price contract, the final amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed. Trustee DiMaria moved to approve Resolution 06-24. Trustee Staackmann seconded the motion, which passed: 6 ayes 0 nays. Tr. Brunner Tr. Minx C. Trustee Kogstad: e Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr.Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Kogstad said that he had four ordinances to present this evening. He asked for the Board's consent to waive the first reading of Ordinance 06-09, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Amendment to Allow a Structure in Excess of Forty Feet for the Property Located at 6901 Golf Road and for Ordinance 06-12, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Non-Contiguous Parking Lot and to Allow a Parking Variance for the Property Located at 6730 Dempster Street. There was no objection to waiving the first reading of these two ordinances. 2~ Trustee Kogstad then presented for a first reading Ordinance 06-10, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for the Property Located at 7901 Golf Road to Permit Food Sales. Mayor Krier noted that the Board has the option of waiving the second reading and taking action tonight. He said that the Village had received a request from Aldi to waive the second reading, and therefore wanted Aldi to present its case so the Board could decide whether or not the request to waive the second reading had any merit. RES. 06-24 AUTHORIZES CONTRACT FOR 2006 TREE TRIMMING PROGRAM RES. 06-24 APPROVED FIRST READING WAIVED FOR ORD. 06-09 AND ORD. 06-12 ORD. 06-10 GRANTS SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOOD SALES AT 7901 GOLF ROAD DISCUSSION RE WAIVING SECOND READING TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) X. C. Trustee Kogstad: (continued) Steve Patterson, the attorney representing Aldi, said the waiver was requested due to the timing and logistics required to open the store as quickly as possi- ble. He explained that this process had begun in October of 2005. The waiver of the second reading would allow construction to begin within a week or two, depending on the issuance of permits. He said that Aldi's feels it has worked with the neighbors and has done all it canto prove that it will be a good neighbor. Trustee Minx noted that, at the Plan Commission hearing, there was an issue regarding safety, stop signs, etc. Mr. Patterson said that, in addition to the stop bar painted on the drive, there would also be signs on the building, so that traffic going north and east would know to stop. Trustee Staackmann asked, regarding a point of order, if there needed to be a motion and second to waive the second reading, prior to discussion taking place. Mayor Krier said that he wanted discussion to occur so that the Board could then decide whether or not it wanted to waive the second reading. If so, a trustee could move to waive the second reading, a vote would be taken; then there would be a motion to approve the ordinance, and a vote would be taken. Trustee Senesky asked, if the Board approved the ordinance this evening, when would building permits be issued. Mayor Krier said that the Building Department can't issue building permits until the Board approves the granting of the Special Use permit. Building Commissioner Ed Hildebrandt said that the Board's action would give approval to the land use portion of the application. Aldi's would then have their architect prepare construction plans, which would need to be reviewed by the Village before a building permit could be issued. Mr. Hildebrandt said it could be a few months down the road, depending upon how quickly the construction plans were drawn up, reviewed, and approved. Plan Commission Chairman Ron Farkas added that, one of the conditions of the Special Use Permit is that Aldi further studies staff's request to eliminate two parking spaces in the rear and the configuration of the access drive. The Village has to be satisfied with the results of that study. Mr. Hildebrandt said that Aldi would have to sit down with the shopping center management to get that report started. Trustee Minx noted that, at the Plan Commission hearing, Aldi's had indicated they would do a study of the access drive using one of their own trucks. Brian Mayer of Aldi addressed the Board and said that, if the Board takes action tonight, he would arrange to get a truck to the site right away, and ask Mr. Hildebrandt to be there as well. They would videotape the truck making maneuvers in the access drive for the Village's review-that would be the study. Trustee Kogstad asked Mr. Mayer to address the concern regarding the sale of alcohol so close to the school. Mr. Mayer said all of the employees are BASAT trained; Aldi's does internal investigations and welcomes and will cooperate in any "stings" regarding the sale of alcohol to minors. Trustee Kogstad asked Mr. Mayer for his personal phone number, which Mr. Mayer said he'd be happy to provide. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) APPLICANT PRESENTS CASE FOR BOARD DISCUSSION BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE PROCESS DISCUSSED X. Trustee Kogstad: (continued) C. Trustee Staackmann asked Mr. Mayer if Aldi's had surveillance cameras by its cashiers. He responded that some stores did, some did not. Mayor Krier noted that it is required in the Village's ordinance. Mr. Mayer assured him that this store would then have them. Trustee Senensky asked Mr. Mayer if Aldi's would be willing to try a convex mirror so that truck drivers or shoppers could see any children on bicycles. Mr. Mayer said they'd be happy to try it. Trustee DiMaria asked, regarding deliveries, if 7:00 a.m. is the reality. He noted that it's the Board's job to enforce the provisions of the Special Use per- mit, and he was "seeing the writing on the wall" that the reality is usually differ- entthan what is required. He said he didn't want to be hearing in six months that deliveries are happening at 4:00 a.m. or at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Mayer said that he had 22 years of experience with Aldi. All deliveries, except alcohol and dairy products, are made from the Batavia distribution center. He assured the Board that if deliveries are not to be made until 7:00 a.m., the trucks won't leave the lot too early. Trustee Minx said she was impressed that Mr. Mayer was making guarantees and that he was giving out his home phone number. BOARD Trustee Kogstad moved to waive the second reading on Ordinance 06-10. sECOnEio Trustee Senensky seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. READiNc Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Staackmann commented that he voted in favor of this based on the unanimous recommendation of the Plan Commission. He noted that he is sen- sitive to the issue of food sales in that particular neighborhood. He said he was appreciative that Aldi's seemed to be "going the extra mile here", noting that Mr. Mayer's statements would be in the Minutes and said, "We'll hold you to them." Trustee Kogstad then moved to adopt Ordinance 06-10, seconded by Trustee ORD. 06-10 Senensky. Motion passed: 6 ayes, O nays. APPROVED Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Kogstad next presented Ordinance 06-11, An Ordinance Granting ORD 06-11 3. an Amendment to a Special Use Permit in the Village of Morton Grove for . AMENDS the Property Located at 8601 Waukegan Road to Amend a Planned Unit PLANNED Develo ment. P uNir DEVELOPMENT AT 8601 He then moved to waive the second reading of this ordinance, seconded by WAUKEGAN Trustee Senensky. Mayor Krier indicated that the Applicant was present. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) to X. Trustee Kogstad: (continued) C. Jessica Beaudreau addressed the Board on behalf of Lennar Communities of Chicago. She said that the amendment to the planned unit development was minor in nature (two townhome units needed to be relocated, and the sitings of certain buildings, drive aisles, and parking spaces needed to be adjusted). The amendment was requested to respond to the boundaries of the wetlands as determined during the final engineering stage by Lennar's engineers. No public comments had been made at the Plan Commission hearing, and the Commission had unanimously recommended approval of this request. There were no questions from the Board. Mayor Krier called for the vote on the motion to waive the second reading. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. SECOND READING Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~L Tr. Kogstad ~L WAIVED Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Kogstad then moved to adopt Ordinance 06-11, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. ORD. os-~ ~ Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~L Tr. Kogstad ~L APPROVED Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann D. Trustee Minx: Trustee Minx had no report. E. Trustee Senensky: Trustee Senensky had no report. F. Trustee Staackmann 1. Trustee Staackmann presented Ordinance 06-07, Accepting the Plat of ORD. 06-07 Dedication for a Village Right-of-Way at Ferris Avenue and Lincoln ACCEPTS PLAT OF AVenUe. DEDICATION FOR A VILLAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY This is the second reading of this Ordinance. Ar FERRIs AND LINCOLN He explained that this Ordinance will formally accept a plat of subdivision for a parcel of property within the Ferris Avenue and Lincoln Avenue public rights-of- sECOND way. Passage of this Ordinance is required to file the plat of dedication with READING the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. Trustee Staackmann said the Village had acquired title to certain properties at the northeast intersection of Ferris and Lincoln in 1978. In 1985, the Village sold off most of the properties but retained approximately 1,290 square feet, which was subsequently improved and used to widen that intersection. However, these properties were never formally dedicated as public rights-of-way. X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) 11 F 2. XI. XII. XIII. Trustee Staackmann: (continued) This Ordinance will finalize the dedication of these parcels for public rights-of- way. There was no discussion on this ordinance Trustee Staackmann moved to approve Ordinance 06-07. Trustee Minx seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Staackmann said farewell to Scot Neukirch and thanked him for the great job he had done for the Village. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Krier also thanked Scot Neukirch for being open and patient, for all his explanations of the budget, etc. He said that Scot is a hard worker who put in a lot of time for the Village, adding that "Niles' gain is Morton Grove's loss." Mr. Neukirch addressed the Board, saying that he appreciated everyone's comments. He thanked the Board for the experience of working in Morton Grove, and said that working with the hard-working, dedicated staff and department heads made his days enjoyable. WARRANTS Trustee Kogstad presented the Warrant Register, which totaled $184,497.12. He moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. Tr. Brunner Tr. Minx Tr. DiMana Tr. Senensky Tr. Kogstad Tr. Staackmann abstain Trustee Staackmann noted that he had abstained from the vote due to the fact that there was a payout to Landmark Ford, his employer, on the Warrant list. Trustee Kogstad also thanked Mr. Neukirch and wished him the best of luck. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS NONE ORD. 06-07 APPROVED MAYOR THANKS DEPARTING FINANCE DIRECTOR WARRANTS APPROVED 12 XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss real estate, litigation, and personnel issues. Trustee Brunner seconded the motion. Motion passed: ADJOURo 6 ayes, 0 nays. ExECUrivE Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~L Tr. Kogstad ~L SESSION Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. The Executive Session began at 9:10 p.m. In attendance were Mayor Krier, Clerk Fritzshall, Trustees Brunner, Kogstad, Minx, Senensky, and Staackmann. Staff members present included Village Administrator Wade, Corporation Counsel Liston, and Economic Development Director Bill Nuendorf. At the conclusion of the discussion, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the Executive Session, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann The Executive Session adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Trustee Brunner then moved to adjourn the Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx a e Tr. Senensk a e Tr. Staackmann a e ~L Y ~L ~L MEETING ADJOURNED The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. PASSED this 8th day of May, 2006. Trustee Brunner Trustee DiMaria Trustee Kogstad Trustee Minx Trustee Senensky Trustee Staackmann APPROVED by me this 8tb day of May, 2006. Richard Krier, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 9th day of May, 2006. Carol A. Fritzshall, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois Minutes by: Teresa Cousar 13