HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-15 Town Hall MinutesTOWN HALL MEETING MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER
6140 DEMPSTER STREET, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
MAY 15, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Village President Richard Krier. He led the assemblage
in the Pledge of Allegiance and then introduced the elected officials and staff that were in attendance:
Elected Officials: President Richard Krier, Trustees Georgianne Brunner, Rita Minx, Dale
Senensky, and Daniel Staackmann
Absent: Trustees Daniel DiMaria, Roy Kogstad and Clerk Carol Fritzshall
Village Staff: Administrator Joseph Wade, Corporation Counsel Teresa Hoffman
Liston, Community and Economic Development Director Bill
Neuendorf, Deputy Building Commissioner Bill Zimmer, Deputy Police
Chief Mark Erickson, Family and Senior Services Director Jackie
Walker-O'Keefe, Fire Chief Tom Friel, Public Works Director Andy
DeMonte, Interim Finance Director/Treasurer Steven Drazner
Guests: Approximately 6 members of the public
Mayor Krier explained the Town Hall meeting process and stated there was no special topic for this
evening. Members in the audience were invited to make comments on any topics. Comments were
then received from the following individuals:
Audrey Haley, Marion Street. Ms. Haley has lived in Morton Grove for over 40 years. She voiced
comments on teardowns in her neighborhood. Her concern included issues as to load limits on public
rights-of--way, property maintenance, and the destruction of the character of the surrounding
neighborhoods. Mayor Krier responded builders are responsible for damage to roadways which occurs
as the result of construction. All property owners should get tickets if their property is not maintained.
Ms. Haley also had a question regarding the status of affordable housing. Mayor Krier responded the
Board was committed to promoting affordable housing in the Village and had recently conducted a
forum on affordable housing (approximately two weeks ago). The Mayor stated his belief was that in
order to create more affordable housing, the Village Board will have to provide financial assistance.
There being no further business, Trustee Staackmann moved to adjourn the Town Hall meeting at 7:18
pm. The motion was seconded by Trustee Senensky and approved unanimously pursuant to a voice
vote.
Minutes by:
Teresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
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