HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-2023MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
I. Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 7:00 p.m.
& II. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall.
III. Village Clerk Eileen Harford called the roll. Present were Trustees Saba Khan, Rita Minx,
Ashur Shiba, John Thiil, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Minx moved to approve the Minutes of the March 28, 2023 Village Board Meeting as
presented. Trustee Witko seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously (with Trustee Khan
abstaining) via voice vote.
V. SPECIAL REPORTS
VI.
VII.
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Plan Commission Case PC 23-03: Request by Ironwood Tattoo LLC for approval of a Text
Amendment to Sections 12-4-3, 12-5-5, and 12-17-1 of the Morton Grove Unified Development
Code (Title 12) to define tattoo and body art establishments, authorize the use as a Special Use in
the C-1 General Commercial District, and establish use standards.
2. Plan Commission Case PC 23-04: Request by Ironwood Tattoo LLC for approval of a Special Use
Permit for the operation of a tattoo and body art establishment at the property commonly known
as 6046 Dempster Street.
Mayor DiMaria introduced Community Development Administrator Zoe Heidorn to report out on
these two cases.
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS (continued)
la. Ms. Heidorn said she was pleased to introduce these two cases tonight. Case PC 23-03 is a request
by Ironwood Tattoo LLC for a text amendment authorizing the use of tattoo and body art
establishments as a Special Use in the Commercial zoning district. The draft text amendment
defines tattoo and body art establishments in "permanent cosmetics services" and classifies them
as a Special Use in all Commercial Zoning Districts. Permanent cosmetic services, such as
micro-blading, may be administratively approved as a permitted use if the activities occupy no
more than 20% of the customer care area.
lb. Ms. Heidorn said, on March 21, the Plan Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval
of the text amendment with some minor revisions.
2a. Ms. Heidorn noted that Case PC 23-04 is a request by the same Applicant for a Special Use Permit
to operate a tattoo and body art establishment at 6046 Dempster, which is improved by a
two-story mixed-use building. As recommended conditions of the Special Use Permit approval, the
business would be limited to a maximum of three (3) employees onsite at any time; all services to
be provided by appointment only; the rear parking area would be striped; the hours of operation
would be limited; and snow removal, trash screening, and parking signage will be addressed. She
said that the Traffic Safety Commission, on March 2, unanimously voted to recommend approval
of the Special Use Permit with comments, and on March 21, the Plan Commission also voted
unanimously to recommend approval, with conditions noted in the draft ordinance.
Ms. Heidorn said she would be happy to answer any questions from the Board, and pointed out
that the Applicant was present as well this evening to address questions from the Board.
Mayor DiMaria asked if the Board had any questions; there were none.
VIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
IX. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
1. Mayor DiMaria proclaimed April 28, 2023, as "Arbor Day" in Morton Grove. He said that Arbor Day
was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and is now observed
throughout the nation and the world. He spoke of the benefit of trees—how they can reduce
erosion of precious topsoil by window and water; how they can cut heating and cooling costs;
moderate the temperature; clean the air; produce oxygen; and provide a habitat for wildlife.
a. Mayor DiMaria said that trees are a renewable resource, giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel
for fires, and countless other wood produces; and that trees in Morton Grove increase property
values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
b. Mayor DiMaria said this is the 22nd year that the Village has been recognized as a Tree City USA by
the National Arbor Day Foundation, and this is the second year Morton Grove has received the
foundation's "Growth Award" for demonstrating a higher level of tree care and community
engagement during the calendar year. Mayor DiMaria urged all citizens to support efforts to
protect our trees and woodlands and to support the Village's urban forestry program.
c. Trustee Thill commented that it was 22 years ago that his wife Marian came before the Board and
encouraged them to have the Village become a Tree City.
2. Mayor DiMaria stated that April is "Earth Month" and hoped that everyone had a chance to review
the Village's Earth Month Edition Newsletter, which was mailed out a week or so ago. It contains a
variety of sustainable programs and information. He asked that residents review the newsletter
and participate in these programs as they match your needs and lifestyle. Mayor DiMaria invited
all residents to help protect and preserve the planet by participating in the following Village of
Morton Grove Earth Month programs:
• Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge: Last year, we were 4th in the nation in our
population category. Being #1 would be better!
• 2023 Crayon & Marker Recycling Program: Collection points will be at Village Hall
and the Library from April 1 to June 30, 2023.
• 50/50 Tree Planting Program: There's only a few days left; you must apply by April 15
to participate. Application form is located on the Village's website.
• First "Community Clean Up Event": May 20, 2023, from 9:OOam to noon. Meeting point is
the Civic Center to check-in, pick-up supplies, and a map of pre -selected clean-up site.
3. Mayor DiMaria congratulated the board members on being elected on April 4, as well as all the
other candidates who successfully ran in local, county, or state elections.
X. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Harford had no formal report this evening.
XI. STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator:
Village Administrator Czerwinski had an ordinance and a resolution to present this evening:
1. Ordinance 23-08, Authorizing the Village of Morton Grove to Sell Property Commonly Known as
6210 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Illinois.
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A. Village Administrator: (continued)
STAFF REPORTS (continued)
a. Mr. Czerwinski explained that, since approximately 1980, the Village Hall and Police Department
have been located at 6101 Capulina Avenue. The facilities are now functionally obsolete, energy
inefficient, inaccessible, and grossly inadequate to meet the needs of a modern village hall, and
especially, a police department. The Village has delayed rebuilding or relocating these facilities out
of concern that the cost of such a project would overly burden Morton Grove taxpayers.
b. However, an opportunity has come along, in that Fifth Third Bank, which owns and operates a
26,000 square foot retail banking facility on 1.67 acres of property at 6201 Dempster, has decided
that this facility is larger than what it needs and now wants to sell it. They have tried, with no
success, to sell the property, but then approached the Village with a plan to demolish the
existing bank building and rebuild a smaller facility on the site. The Village inspected the property
and determined that it could be improved and converted to a new Village Hall/Police Department
campus in a cost-effective manner and proposed to purchase the property from the Bank.
c. The Morton Grove Park District currently owns a 0.51 acre parcel of vacant land abutting
Dempster Street and immediately west of the Civic Center, commonly known as 6210 Dempster
Street. This land was formerly the site of the MB Bank drive-through facility. The Park District
acquired this land in 2010. Fifth Third Bank indicated it would be willing to sell the 6201 Dempster
property to the Village, if it could purchase the 6210 Dempster property and develop it as a
3,500 square foot retail banking and drive-through facility.
d. On December 12, 2022, pursuant to Resolution 22-47 and Ordinance 22-26, the Village and the
Morton Grove Park District agreed to exchange a 0.67 acre parcel of Village -owned land located
immediately north of the Morton Grove American Legion Civic Center building and the Park
District -owned property at 6210 Dempster, contingent on the Village and the Bank entering into
Agreements for the purchase of the 6210 Dempster property by the Bank and the purchase of the
6201 Dempster property by the Village.
e. Village staff and the Bank have negotiated a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement for the
Village to sell and the Bank to purchase the 6210 Dempster property, subject to the approval of
the Village Board. The terms of the Agreement include: 1) Purchase price of $700,000; 2) Earnest
money in the amount of $25,000 to be held by Chicago Title Insurance Company; 3) the execution
of a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Bank and the Village for the Bank to
sell and the Village to purchase the 6201 Dempster property; 4) a 120- to 150 -day "due diligence"
contingency; 5) the granting of a Special Use Permit for the 6210 Dempster property for a drive-
through facility, after a public hearing before the MG Plan Commission, and the Board's
acceptance of the Commission's recommendation; 6) the granting of an easement for the 6210
property for vehicular access to Dempster Street; 7) the removal of four (4) specified trees from
the Village -owned property at 6140 Dempster Street and the Harrer Park property, at the Bank's
expense, and with compensation provided to the Village and the Park District for replacement of
these trees; 8) the relocation of an electrical transformer and associated electrical switching gear
from the designated easement area at the Bank's expense; 9) Closing to occur within 30 days after
the "due diligence" contingency period (estimated to be in the 4th quarter of 2023).
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STAFF REPORTS (continued)
A. Villap,e Administrator: (continued)
f. Mr. Czerwinski said Village staff feels this is a proactive and appropriate contract for the sale of
this property and for the moving forward of the relocation of Village Hall and the MGPD. He asked
the Board to consider waiving the second reading of this Ordinance.
Mayor DiMaria asked for a motion to waive the second reading. Trustee Minx so moved,
seconded by Trustee Khan.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis gys Tr. Witko aye
Mayor DiMaria then asked for a motion to adopt Ordinance 23-08. Trustee Thill moved to do so,
seconded by Trustee Travis.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Khan mg Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
Trustee Thill commented that this is a great thing for the Village.
g. Mr. Czerwinski thanked the Board, saying that staff appreciates the Board's support, and he knew
that residents would be appreciative of the final product.
2. Mr. Czerwinski next presented Resolution 23-21, Authorizing the Village of Morton Grove to
Acquire Property Commonly Known as 6201 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Illinois.
a. He said this is a companion piece to Ordinance 23-08. This Resolution authorizes the Village to
purchase the current Bank property at 6201 Dempster for $2,100,000, with earnest money of
$25,000 to be increased to $500,000 upon the sale by the Village and the purchase by the Bank of
the 6210 Dempster property. It further authorizes a 120- to 150 -day contingency period, and
requests that closing occur after the Bank begins operating its new facility at 6210 Dempster,
which is estimated to be the fourth quarter of 2024. Fifth Third Bank will be building a much
smaller bank and drive-through facility, and while they are doing that, the Village will be
designing an addition to the 6201 Dempster property for the Police Department.
b. Mr. Czerwinski said this is a win -win-win situation—it's a win for the Bank, for the Village, and for
the Park District.
Mayor DiMaria asked for a motion to approve Resolution 23-21.
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Xl. STAFF REPORTS (continued)
A. Village Administrator: (continued)
Trustee Minx moved to approve Resolution 23-21, seconded by Trustee Witko.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Khan Tr. Minx ly& Tr. Shiba
Tr. ThilI ave Tr. Travis ave Tr. Witko �e
Mayor DiMaria thanked Mr. Czerwinski and Village staff, as well as the leadership and staff of the
Morton Grove Park District, saying the results of this will be good for the entire Village.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston had no formal report this evening.
XII. TRUSTEES' REPORTS
A. Trustee Khan:
Trustee Khan had no formal report this evening.
B. Trustee Minx:
Trustee Minx had no formal report this evening.
C. Trustee Shiba:
Trustee Shiba encouraged residents to participate in other upcoming Village activities:
• Arbor Day Celebration: April 28 t 11:OOam at Park View School, 6200 Lake Street
• Electronic Recycling & Document Destruction Event: Saturday, May 13, from
9:OOam to noon at Public Works, 7840 Nagle.
• Morton Grove 2023 Tree Walk: Saturday, June 10 at 10:OOam, starting at Village Hall
• Community Garage Sale: Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11. Check Village website for
details and to register as the date gets closer.
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D. Trustee Thill:
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
1. Trustee Thill presented Resolution 23-19, Authorizing a Contract With Muscat Painting and
Decorating for 2023 Street Light Pole Painting Program.
a. Trustee Thill noted that the Village has three major streetscape business corridors. Regular
maintenance is required within the Village's streetscaped corridors to preserve the operational
and aesthetic value for different streetscape elements. Street lighting poles on Dempster Street,
Ferris Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue need painting. A contract was bid through a public process in
accordance with Village Code and one bid was received. Muscat Painting and Decorating was the
lowest qualified bidder. This contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage
Act. The fiscal impact of this contract is $58,640.20.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 23-19, seconded by Trustee Witko.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
2. Next, Trustee Thill presented Resolution 23-20, Authorizing the Annual Memorial Day Parade
Closure of Dempster Street.
a. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) requires the Village to adopt a resolution
approving the closing of Dempster Street for the annual Memorial Day Parade. This resolution will
also authorize the Village Engineer to file an application through IDOT for the closing of Dempster
Street, Route 58, between 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm on Sunday, May 28, 2023, for the Parade, which
is scheduled to be held at 1:30 pm on that date. The Memorial Day Parade is a Morton Grove
tradition. Each year, a resolution is developed, authorizing the parade and assuming full
responsibility for the direction, protection, and regulation of traffic during the time the detour
is in effect, and for all liabilities for damage of any kind occasioned by the closing of this state
route.
b. Trustee Thill noted that, the last two years, the American Legion has held a Memorial Day
ceremony at their facility. He wondered how sure the Village was that there would actually be a
parade. Mr. Czerwinski said that, whether a parade would be held was more predicated on the
weather that day than anything else. It makes sense to apply for the permit to close Dempster
for a parade to be held. Trustee Thill asked if the Village would incur expenses if there was no
parade. Mr. Czerwinski said no, because the permit doesn't cost us anything, and the Legion would
give the Village enough advance notice that they wouldn't need to schedule personnel to put up
barricades or any other parade/street closing tasks.
Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 23-20.
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D. Trustee Thill: (continued)
Trustee Thill moved, seconded by Trustee Travis, to approve Resolution 23-20.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Tr. Khan ly± Tr. Minx ky± Tr. Shiba aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis ave Tr. Witko aye
E. Trustee Travis:
1. Trustee Travis had a short Community Relations Commission Report:
a. She noted that the Winter Adopt -a -Planter Program, which was very successful, had concluded.
Trees had been removed from the planters and are now available for adoption by residents for
planting in their yard. Contact Village Hall for pick-up instructions. The supply of trees is limited
and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
b. Trustee Travis asked the assemblage to watch for details regarding these upcoming community
events:
• Next "Neighborhood Outreach" event will be held on Thursday, May 18,
at Edison School.
• Registration for the Summer Adopt -a -Planter Program will begin soon and
plant pick-up is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, at Village Hall.
• The Community Garage Sale will be held on June 9, 10, and 11. Registration
information will be announced soon. The Village is seeking sponsors for the
Garage Sale signs. If interested, contact Village Hall. This is a great opportunity
to advertise your business!
F. Trustee Witko:
1. Trustee Witko introduced Ordinance 23-04, Approving a Text Amendment to Establish
Regulations Relating to Tattoo, Body Art, and Permanent Cosmetics Services Establishments in
Morton Grove, Illinois.
a. She explained that this is pursuant to Plan Commission Case PC 23-03 which was reported out
earlier this evening by Community Development Administrator Zoe Heidorn. As this is a first
reading of this Ordinance, no action will be taken this evening.
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F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
2. Next, Trustee Witko presented Ordinance 23-07, Approving a Special Use Permit for a Tattoo and
Body Art Establishment for the Property Commonly Known as 6046 Dempster Street in
Morton Grove, Illinois.
a.
She explained that this is pursuant to Plan Commission Case PC 23-04, which was reported out
earlier this evening by Community Development Administrator Zoe Heidorn. As this is a first
reading of this Ordinance, no action will be taken this evening.
XIII. OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
XIV. WARRANTS
Trustee Khan presented the Warrant Register for April 11, 2023 in the amount of $1,066,879.06.
She moved to approve the Warrant Register as presented, seconded by Trustee Witko.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis ave Tr. Witko aye
XV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
Mayor DiMaria called upon resident Rudy Vilk to speak, but reminded him that if he is not
speaking on a new topic, he will not get his allotted time.
a. Rudolf Vilk said that sometimes people come to the Board meetings to thank the Board, some-
times they come to complain. He said he understands that the Board members don't like to hear
complaints. He said, "I am a resident. You work for me."
b. Mr. Vilk said he had spoken with Trustee Thill, who told him he "believes" Mr. Vilk's letter, but said
he would not provide him an answer because, as he told Mr. Vilk, "you're never satisfied with our
answers." Mr. Vilk said, when a Board Member doesn't want to provide answers, he should say so
during the meeting using his or her microphone. He stated that he still has questions regarding the
water "savings" and he's still looking for answers.
c. Mayor DiMaria said that all of the Board members have read all of Mr. Vilk's letters and have
discussed them with him. He said that he has answered Mr. Vilk's questions on numerous
occasions, and so has Mr. Czerwinski.
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RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued)
d. Mayor DiMaria said, unfortunately, Mr. Vilk does not like the answers he receives, so he keeps
asking them. The mayor said he and the Board pride themselves on listening to residents, whether
they have complaints or compliments. He said some of the best legislation the Village Board has
passed or enacted has come directly from listening to residents.
XVI.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed
unanimously via voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
Resolution 23-22
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH EMPIRE TODAY, LLC FOR THE 6250 LINCOLN AVENUE
FLOORING PROJECT
Introduced:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations
or Requirements:
April 25, 2023
To authorize a contract with Empire Today, LLC. to replace the existing carpet on
the first floor and basement of the administrative side of Fire Station 4 located at
6250 Lincoln Avenue.
The existing carpeting on the administrative side of Fire Station 4 was installed in
1996 and has reached the end of its useful service life. A Request for Bids was
advertised on March 20, 2023, and two sealed bids were received with Empire
Today, LLC of 333 Northwest Avenue Northlake, IL 60164 being the low bidder
at $39,141.13. The bid tabulation is attached as (Exhibit "A")
This resolution authorizes a contract with Empire Today, LLC based upon its base
bid of $39,141.13. This contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing
Wage Act.
Public Works and Fire Station Personnel
$39,141.13
2023 General Funds Account Numbers 02-80-24-57-1032 Capital Improvements
to Buildings
The Public Works Department as part of their normal work activities will perform
the management and implementation of the project.
Approval as presented.
Not Required
None
Submitted by: Ralph E. Czerwinski, Village Administrator
Reviewed by: Teresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
Prepared by: Bill Burns, Superintendent Public Works
RESOLUTION 23-22
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH EMPIRE TODAY, LLC
FOR THE 6250 LINCOLN AVENUE FLOORING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home rule
unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, can
exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not
limited to the power to tax, purchase, and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the existing carpet on the administrative side of Fire Station 4 was installed in 1996 and
has reached the end of its service life; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2023, the Public Works Department advertised a bid packet on the
Village's website for the "6250 Lincoln Avenue Flooring Project" to replace this carpeting; and
WHEREAS, fourteen (14) contractors, or suppliers obtained the bidding materials; and
WHEREAS, two bids were received, publicly opened and read at the Village Hall Facility, 6101
Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053 at 10:00 am on Thursday April 6, 2023, with the tabulation of
bids included in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidder is Empire Today, LLC, in the amount of $39,141.13; and
WHEREAS, the client references furnished by Empire Today, LLC were investigated and are
favorable; and
WHEREAS, this contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act; and
WHEREAS, funding for the above work for the lump sum amount of $52,000.00 is available in
the 2023 Adopted Budget General Funds Capital Improvements to Buildings Account Numbers 028024-
571032.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: The Corporate Authorities accept the bid from Empire Today, LLC of Northlake, IL
60164 in the amount of $39,141.00.
SECTION 3: The Village Administrator is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Empire
Today, LLC for the 6250 Lincoln Avenue Flooring Project in the amount of $39,141.13.
SECTION 4: The Village Administrator and Director of Public Works or their designees are
authorized to take all steps necessary to implement the contract.
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PASSED this 25th day of April, 2023.
Trustee Khan
Trustee Minx
Trustee Shiba
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
Aff
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APPROVED by me this 25th day of April, 2023.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 26th day of April, 2023.
Eileen Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
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