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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-12 MinutesCALL TO ORDER I. Village President Rick Krier called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. II. 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 Regarding the Minutes of the May 8, 2006 Regular Meeting, Trustee Minx moved to approve the Minutes as submitted, dispensing with the reading thereof. The motion was seconded by Trustee Staackmann. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad abstain Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE V. SPECIAL REPORTS NONE VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MAYS BOARD MEETING MINUTES APPROVED NONE VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Mayor Krier said that the Village had received correspondence from the Morton Grove Public Library regarding the recently-passed ordinance which estab- lished parking restrictions on Georgiana Avenue (Ordinance 06-14). Mayor Krier asked Library Administrator Benjamin Shapiro to address the Board with the Library's concerns. Mr. Shapiro said that the library only has about 20 on-site parking spaces and therefore a great many of its patrons park on Georgiana. Ordinance 06-14 restricted parking on Georgiana between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Mr. Shapiro said this time restriction would be detrimental to library patrons, and asked if the restriction could be imposed instead from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This would prohibit most of the commuter parking, yet allow library patrons access. Mayor Krier asked if the Board had any comments or concerns about changing the language in Section 13. F.3 of Ordinance 06-14 to accommodate the library. There were no comments. Mayor Krier said that, per Corporation Counsel, the Board could move to reconsider Ordinance 06-14, but the motion had to be made by someone who voted in the affirmative for this ordinance originally. Trustee Senensky therefore moved to amend Section 13.F.3 of Ordinance 06-14 to change the times of the parking restriction to between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Trustee Minx seconded the motion, which passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann 2~ Next, Mayor Krier sought the Board's concurrence with his appointment of Theodore Sievert to the Traffic Safety Commission, replacing retiring Commis- sioner Lou Masciopinto. Trustee Brunner moved to concur with the Mayor's appointment, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann 3. Mayor Krier then sought the concurrence of the Board with his appointment of Cheryl Gettes to the Economic Development Commission. Ms. Gettes was a recommendation of Trustee Senensky. Trustee Senensky moved to concur with the appointment, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Senensky pointed out that Ms. Gettes was in attendance this evening. Mayor Krier thanked her for volunteering to serve the Village as a Commis- sioner. LIBRARY HAS CONCERNS ABOUT RESTRICTING PARKING ON GEORGIANA BOARD DECIDES TO AMEND ORD. 06-14 TO ACCOMMODATE LIBRARY ORD. 06-14 AMENDED NEW APPOINTMENT TO TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION NEW APPOINTMENT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 4' Mayor Krier also sought the Board's concurrence with several reappointments, as follows: VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued) to the Appearance Commission: John Pietron and Loren Benson; to the Community Relations Commission: Linda Sosa and Nancy Lanning; REAPPOINTMTS to the Board of Environmental Health: Dr. Harry B. Cook; and to the Fire and Police Commission: Anthony Hofeld. Trustee Minx moved to concur with all of the above-noted reappointments, seconded by Trustee Senensky. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann 5. Mayor Krier noted that the Village had received correspondence and a VILLAGE proclamation from the city of Slidell, Louisiana, the city Morton Grove assisted RECD PROCLAMATION in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Slidell continues to be deeply grateful to FROM the Village for everything it did. sLIDELL, LA VIII. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Fritzshall had no formal report, but said there was a desperate need for ELECTION elections judges for the upcoming November election. At least 150 judges are JUDGES needed. She said that any interested people should contact her office. NEEDED Judges receive $150 for the day, plus they received specialized training. IX. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: Mr. Wade had no report. B. Corporation Counsel: Ms. Liston had no report. X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Brunner: Trustee Brunner had no report. B. Trustee DiMaria: 1. Trustee DiMaria presented Resolution 06-29, Authorization to Execute a Contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. for the 2006 Street Improvement Program. 3 X. B. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Trustee DiMaria: (continued) Trustee DiMaria explained that the Street Improvement Program is necessary to maintain the quality, drainage, and drivability of the streets, sidewalks, and parkways in the Village. The 2006 Program includes the reconstruction of Greenwood Avenue between Harlem Avenue and Waukegan Road. The estimated contract value is $160,588.75, but the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed. Trustee DiMaria moved to approve Resolution 06-29, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann 2~ Next, Trustee DiMaria presented for a first reading Ordinance 06-22, An Ordinance Establishing the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers in the Village of Morton Grove Employed in Performing Construction of Public Works for the Village. He explained that the Village must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, which requires that contractors and subcontractors pay laborers, workers, and mechanics employed on public works projects no less than the general prevail- ing rate of wages established by the Village. The Act defines "public works" as "all fixed works constructed by any public body, or paid for wholly or in part out of public funds." Each year, during the month of June, the Act requires the Village to investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages. There was no discussion regarding this Ordinance. 3. Trustee DiMaria then introduced for a first reading Ordinance 06-23, Authori- zation to Install a No Parking Zone in Front of 8630 Ferris Avenue Within the Village of Morton Grove. Trustee DiMaria moved to waive the second reading of this Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Trustee Minx and passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee DiMaria explained that the Traffic Safety Commission was recom- mending that a temporary parking restriction on the west side of Ferris Avenue be made permanent. The parking restriction facilitates street access for residents of 8630 Ferris Avenue. Trustee DiMaria moved to approve Ordinance 06-23, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann RES. 06-29 AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR 2006 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RES. 06-29 APPROVED ORD. 06-22 ESTABLISHES PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, MECHANICS, AND OTHER WORKERS IN THE VILLAGE EMPLOYED IN PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS (FIRST READING) ORD. 06-23 AUTHORIZES INSTALLATION OFA NO PARKING ZONE AT 5630 FERRIS SECOND READING WAIVED ORD. 06-23 APPROVED X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) B. Trustee DiMaria: (continued) 4. Lastly, Trustee DiMaria presented for a first reading Ordinance 06-24, An Ordinance Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A, Entitled "Traffic Schedules" of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove. He explained that the Public Works Department occasionally reviews signage throughout the Village in order to ensure that the Village's Code accurately reflects the types and locations of signs located throughout the Village. This ordinance will bring the Code up to date regarding one-, two-, three-, and four-way stop signs. There was no discussion regarding this Ordinance. C. Trustee Kogstad: Trustee Kogstad presented Ordinance 06-20, Amending Title 4, Chapter 3, Entitled "Liquor Control" Of the Municipal Code of the Village. This is the second reading of this Ordinance. Trustee Kogstad explained that, in 2005, the Village updated its liquor control ordinance pursuant to Ordinance 05-46. The Village President is recommend- ing additional revisions to allow liquor licenses for private clubs and to allow for a new class of temporary off-premise sale and consumption of alcohol by current holders of Class A, B, C, or E liquor licenses. Private clubs have been redefined, and a requirement that stipulated that clubs wanting a liquor license needed to provide a list of its members to the Liquor Commissioner had been deleted because it was felt to be intrusive. Section 4-3-10-c-10 has also been revised to be able to provide for the off-premises sale of alcohol by establish- ments that currently hold certain types of liquor license. There was no further discussion. Trustee Kogstad moved to adopt Ordinance 06-20, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann D. Trustee Minx: Trustee Minx presented for a first reading Ordinance 06-25, Authorizing Installment Note Financing for the Purchase of an Ambulance with Related Equipment During Calendar Year 2006 With Cambridge Bank. Trustee Minx explained that the Village had solicited Requests for Proposals to pay for the purchase of an ambulance with related equipment, from 12 finan- cial institutions. The Village was looking at either 3-year or 5-year loans, with ORD. 06-24 AMENDS MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "TRAFFIC SCHEDULES" (FIRST READING) ORD. 06-20 AMENDS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LIQUOR CONTROL ORD. 06-20 APPROVED ORD. 06-25 AUTHORIZES INSTALLMENT NOTE FINANCING FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE WITH CAMBRIDGE BANK X. D. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Trustee Minx: (continued) either fixed or variable rates of interest. The recommended loan source, based upon the lowest cost to the Village, is Cambridge Bank, at a rate of 4.056% over three years. The cost of the $206,000 loan is $16,945. E. Trustee Minx moved to waive the second reading, because of the time limitation of the interest note quote. Trustee Brunner seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Minx then moved to approve Ordinance 06-25. Trustee Brunner seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Senensky: Trustee Senensky presented Ordinance 06-21, Amending Title 4, Chapter 2D Entitled "Carnivals and Circuses" of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove. This is the second reading of this Ordinance. Trustee Senensky said that this ordinance incorporates relevant provisions of the State statutes regulating carnivals and carnival workers. It establishes regulations for the employment of carnival workers within the Village, and establishes insurance and security requirements as well. It provides for the reimbursement of costs incurred by the Village for traffic control and/or security needs. It also establishes record-keeping requirements for carnival workers; hours of operation, etc. F Trustee Senensky moved to approve Ordinance 06-21, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Staackmann Trustee Staackmann had no report. SECOND READING WAIVED DUE TO TIME LIMITATION OF QUOTE ORD. 06-25 APPROVED ORD. 06-21 AMENDS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES ORD. 06-21 APPROVED 6 XI. OTHER BUSINESS NONE XI I. WARRANTS Trustee Kogstad presented the Warrant Register, which totaled $386,797.39. He moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS Joe Brunner introduced himself and said he was commenting on a recent newspaper article in the local papers. The article had to do with Pat Kansoer's claim that the Village was denying him his First Amendment rights by not allow- ing him to put his political advertising on the Village's seniortran. The article pointed out that it is the Village's policy to not allow this on its vehicles. Mr. Brunner said that he thought it was a good policy and one that has been adopted by many public bodies. He said that, even the Morton Grove Public Library doesn't allow items of a political nature to be distributed at its location. Mr. Brunner said that this was another "grandstanding effort for self-promotion" by Mr. Kansoer. He thought it odd that Mr. Kansoer would ask the Board to do something that he won't do for others, explaining that Mr. Kansoer is on the Library's policies board, and therefore is denying others the same right he is seeking. Mr. Brunner said that Mr. Kansoer has used the podium (at Board meetings) many times to get his name in the paper. He reminded the assem- blage to "remember the pigs" and to remember the upside down flags. He said that Mr. Kansoer is willing to desecrate the flag to get his name in the paper. Mr. Brunner said that he insulted veterans by doing this (flying the flag upside down) and now he wants to represent them come November. Mr. Brunner said that Mr. Kansoer has often talked to the Board about being fiscally responsible, and has offered money-savings suggestions, such as purchasing certain items on eBay. Mr. Brunner said that Mr. Kansoer has not brought any of these money-savings ideas to the Library, and has even remained silent at the cost of refurbishing the Executive Director's office-but he complained about the expenditure for painting the Police Department, something many years over- due. Mr. Brunner said the point is that there's no press at the Library Board meetings and therefore no free publicity for Mr. Kansoer. He said he wished the papers would have asked Mr. Kansoer if he would ask his Board (the Library Board) to grant the same First Amendment right for the residents of Morton Grove as he was seeking from the Village. 2~ John Thill thanked the Village Board, the Police Department, the Library, and several businesses in towns for putting up the River Clean-up Day fliers last month. He said about 70 people showed up for it, and the good news is that there's isn't much to clean up any more, partially because of the new garbage receptacles that help to keep the trash contained. WARRANTS APPROVED XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued) Mr. Thill asked the Board if newspaper vendor boxes are legal. He pointed out that there are 9 of these boxes at Dempster and Austin, and they're an eyesore. Mayor Krier said they'd look into it. Mr. Thill also commented on large signs (3 feet by 8 feet) popping up on certain construction sites around town. He said he didn't think signage of that size was allowed in residential areas. Mayor Krier asked Building Commissioner Ed Hildebrandt to double-check. Mr. Thill asked if the Board could pass an ordinance or have a policy statement when it's working on the Dempster Street Corridor Improvement Project, some- thing which would ban overnight parking of any vehicle on Village property. Specifically, Mr. Thill pointed out a couple of trucks that park by J.C. Licht- one filled with all kinds of building debris, the other with ladders on racks-and said that they're an eyesore. Mayor Krier clarified that he was talking about the south side of Major and said they'd look into it. He also asked Chief Tasch to make sure the trucks had current vehicle stickers on them. 3. Raymond Solal congratulated the Board on the new, simplified treasury reports. He said that, according to his calculations, he felt that the daily cost of operations for the Village is $71,000 per day. He felt the Board should show the residents what's being accomplished for $71,000 a day. Mr. Solal said he thought the new format of the treasury report was the most significant change since the Caucus Party took office. He said he sincerely hoped that the Board would work on simplifying the budgeting process as well, so that more residents could get involved and have some input as to how the cost of daily operations could be improved. Mr. Solal said that if the Board had excess cash balances, it should further extend the solid waste financial assistance program. He said the program assisted 48 residents in 2004, 51 in 2005, and to date 85. He felt the Board should consider increasing the number of seniors and widows it assists by making the questionnaire less stringent. He also suggested that the Board decrease the water rates to "indigent seniors and people with large families" at least during the summer months. Regarding the May 8th Board Meeting Minutes, Mr. Solal said that the Village Administrator confirmed that the construction of a parking lot in the Capulina right-of-way is covered by a $2 million general liability insurance policy "to reimburse any damages the Village suffers" regarding the pending ownership case. He felt that the approval date of the Minutes should be changed from May 28 to May 22°d so that speakers could come and participate intelligently in the affairs of the Village. Regarding Ordinance 06-22 (Establishing Prevailing Rates of Wages), Mr. Solal asked Trustee DiMaria if the figures published were applicable to Village staff, and whether or not they excluded benefits and pension. Mayor Krier asked Mr. Solal to address the chair instead of the individual trustees, and said he'd answer Mr. Solal's questions afterwards. XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued) Mr. Solal said that he had had a meeting with the Village Administrator and Corporation Counsel regarding an "exit strategy" in the Capuliina right-of-way case. He said it's a delicate matter and wondered if the Village was planning to settle the case. Regarding the Dempster Street Corridor Improvement Project, Mr. Solal asked if it was possible to expedite the administrative procedures so as to advance the date for the Public Hearing for the demolition and the building of the off- street parking, so as to stimulate investment in the Village. He said that Dempster Street and the Metra station are two of the Village's main assets and felt that every priority should be given to improvements in these areas. Mayor Krier responded regarding the Capulina right-of-way. He pointed out that Mr. Solal has met with the Village Administrator, Corporation Counsel, and the Mayor, and has even called the Village's lawyers. All that can be said is that the matter is in litigation, and will not be litigated through the press. Mayor Krier said the Village didn't bring the suit; it simply responded to it. He said the Village has capable attorneys, adding that he was sure the Village is getting sound and realistic legal advice. Regarding the land swap, that was approved by the Board after the mediation agreement and over a year of public hearings. The MCC has followed all the rules regarding the land swap. The ownership of the right-of-way was a matter to be put off until later, hence the swap. Mayor Krier said that that was all he was going to say on the matter. Regarding the Dempster Street project, Mayor Krier said that the project is moving along, although at a slower pace than everyone would like. He said that certain things need to happen before demolition occurs, such as permits from the County regarding asbestos, and these things take time. Mayor Krier noted that the Village is following its own Procedural Control process, which also takes time. He said, "It's not the fastest way, but it's the right way." Trustee DiMaria responded regarding the prevailing rate of wages. He said that the Village does salary comparisons all the time, especially during budget- ing, not only for Public Works, but for all the departments. He said that Morton Grove is around the mid-range mark when it comes to salaries. He said he wished sometimes that the Village could pay more than it does-the Village employees do a great job. Mr. Solal asked if the Village was at or under the prevailing rate of wages. Mayor Krier said the Village has to pay that labor rate for certain projects, and the Village follows the law. Mr. Solal asked the Mayor to protect the Village's interest in the Capulina right-of-way case. Mayor Krier said he wasn't talking about that matter any more. Mr. Solal wanted the record to reflect that "we are in jeopardy." 3. Nancy Lanning complimented the Fire Department, stating that they had to come to her neighbor's house at 3:00 a.m. It was the paramedics and an engine, and they were both very quiet. She felt bad that the engine couldn't maneuver around her cul de sac, however. XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss real estate, personnel, and litigation. Trustee Brunner seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. The Executive Session was called to order at 8:33 p.m. Present were Mayor Krier, Clerk Fritzshall, Trustees Brunner, DiMaria, Minx, Senensky, and Staackmann. Present from staff were Administrator Joe Wade, Fire Chief Tom Friel, Director of Public Works Andy DeMonte, and Corporation Counsel Terry Liston. The Executive Session concluded at 9:30 p.m. with a motion to adjourn by Trustee Staackmann, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: S ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria a~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann Trustee Minx then moved to adjourn the Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Brunner. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 4 nays. Tr. Brunner ~ Tr. DiMaria ~ Tr. Kogstad Tr. Minx ~ Tr. Senensky ~ Tr. Staackmann The Board Meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m. PASSED this 10th day of July, 2006. Trustee Brunner Trustee DiMaria Trustee Kogstad Trustee Minx Trustee Senensky Trustee Staackmann APPROVED by me this 10th day of July, 2006. Richard Krier, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 11th day of July, 2006. Carol A. Fritzshall, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove Cook County, Illinois ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING ADJOURNED Minutes by: Teresa Cousar is