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Home My WebLink About02-27-2024MINUTES 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 FEBRUARY 27, 2024 CALL TO ORDER 1. Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. II. Village Clerk Eileen Harford called the roll. Present were Trustees Saba Khan, Rita Minx, Ashur Shiba, John Thill, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor DiMaria asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the February 13, 2024 Village Board Meeting as presented. Trustee Minx so moved, seconded by Trustee Khan. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. IV. SPECIAL REPORTS NONE V. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE VI. PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS NONE VII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) Rudolf Vilk. Mr. Vilk questioned several Resolutions on tonight's Agenda: Resolution 24-20, Resolution 24-22, and Resolution 24-23. Resolutions 24-20 and 24-22 deal with projects that were done in 2023, and in both cases, there was more cost involved than originally contracted. Both those Resolutions sought further payment to make up the discrepancy. Resolution 24-23 was the collective bargaining agreement between the Village and the MG Fraternal Order of Police. Mr. Vilk complained that the new contract begins in January 2024 but here it is February! He blamed Corporation Counsel Liston for the "lack of oversight" on Village contracts. He also noted that the Warrants are listed as February 15, not February 27. Minutes of February 27, 2024 Board Meeting VIII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Mayor DiMaria reminded the assemblage that February is "National Restaurant Month" and the Village is holding a contest encouraging residents to dine at a local eatery, so that they can be in the running to win one of ten $25 gift cards. To enter, you need to submit a photo of you, your friends, or your family dining at a Morton Grove restaurant or submit receipts totaling at least $25 and bearing a February 2024 date. Entries are due by Monday, March 11. Dine -in, take-out, and delivery are all eligible. Submit your receipts and/or photos to ortongroveil.orgldin . There's no need to submit photos if you're submitting receipts. The winning entries will be announced at the March 19 Village Board meeting. Only one winner per household. And, new this year, the Village will be featuring on its social media accounts discounted coupons for participating Morton Grove restaurants! IX. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Harford had no formal report this evening. X. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: Mr. Czerwinski had no formal report this evening. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no formal report this evening. XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Khan: Trustee Khan had no formal report this evening. B. Trustee Minx: Trustee Minx had no formal report this evening. 2 Minutes of February 27, 2024 Board Meeting XI. C. Trustee Shiba: Trustee Shiba had no formal report this evening. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) D. Trustee Thill. Trustee Thill had four Resolutions this evening: 1. Resolution 24-19, Authorizing a Contract with Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. for the 2024 Concrete Sawcutting Program. a. As part of the Village's annual Concrete Sawcutting Program, the Village hires a contractor to sawcut uneven sidewalk joints in the Village rights-of-way to eliminate trip hazards, improve public safety, and reduce liability. This contract was bid through a public process in accordance with the Village Code. Two bids were received, the lowest being from Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. In the amount of $76,075.00. Their low bid was $14,025 less than the Engineer's Estimate of Cost and $13,925 Tess than the budgeted funding. However, the bid amount is based on unit pricing and the contract's final price will be based on the number of units the Village determines. This contract must conform to the requirements of the the Prevailing Wage Act. This Resolution authorizes a contract with Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. for the 2024 Concrete Sawcutting Program in an amount not to exceed $90,000 in order to fully utilize the budgeted funds. Trustee Thill moved, seconded by Trustee Travis, to approve Resolution 24-19. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye 2. Resolution 24-20, Authorizing a Contract Change Order for the 2023 Concrete Replacement Pro- gram. a. Resolution 23-24 authorized a contract with Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc. for the 2023 Concrete Replacement Program in an amount not to exceed $170,000. All work for the contract was completed by December 11, 2023. The final cost is $235,991, which exceeds the contract amount by $65,991. The extra cost is mostly for work associated with water and sewer utility repairs, but also includes repairs needed to the sidewalk along Dempster Street between Ferris Avenue and Central Avenue. The work was completed in 2023 and will be paid as a 2023 expense. Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 24-20. seconded by Trustee Minx. 3 Minutes of February 27, 2024 Board Meeting XI. D. Trustee Thill: (continued) Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 24-20. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis ly± Tr. Witko aye 3. Resolution 24-21, Authorizing a Contract with Strada Construction Company for the 2024 Concrete Replacement Program. a. Concrete curbs, pavements, and sidewalks are repaired throughout the Village as part of the annual concrete replacement program. The work is performed by a contractor hired by the Village. This contract was bid through a public process in accordance with the Village Code. Four bids were received, with the low bid coming from Strada Construction Company in the amount of $336,350. This amount was $103,450 less than the Engineer's Estimate of Cost and $103,150 less than the budgeted funding. However, the bid amount is based on unit pricing and the contract's final price will be based on the number of units the Village determines. This contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act. This Resolution will authorize a contract with Strada Construction Company for the 2024 Concrete Replacement Program in an amount not to exceed $440,000 in order to fully utilize the budgeted funds. Trustee Thill moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to approve Resolution 24-21. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan ave Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis ave Tr. Witko 4. Resolution 24-22, Authorizing a Contract Change Order for the 2023 Arterial Street Improvement Program. a. Resolution 23-31 authorized a contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. for the 2023 Arterial Street Improvement Program in an amount not to exceed $1,274,748.08. All work for the contract was completed in November 2023. The final cost is $1,305,340.18, which exceeds the contract amount by $30,592.10. The extra cost is associated with additional concrete replacement, asphalt pavement patches, and pavement markings. The work was completed in 2023 and the $30,592.10 will be paid as a 2023 expense. Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 24-22, seconded by Trustee Travis. 4 •Mihufes al fediiia' 27, 2024 D rti: XI. D. Trustee Thill: (continued) Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 24-22. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye E. Trustee Travis: 1. Trustee Travis presented Resolution 24-23, Authorizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Morton Grove and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #135 for January 1, 2024 Through December 31, 2026. a. Since 1989, the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #135 ("FOP") has been the exclusive representative of the patrol officers of the Morton Grove Police Department. Since that time, the Village and the FOP have negotiated numerous collective bargaining agreements, the most recent contract expiring on December 31, 2023. b. With the assistance of a federal mediator, the Village and the FOP have negotiated a new three- year agreement for the period starting January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026. Notable changes to the contract include an additional holiday, compensation increases, and slight modifications to the employee health insurance premiums. Trustee Travis moved to approve Resolution 24-23, seconded by Trustee Shiba. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Shiba awe Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye 2. Trustee Travis reminded everyone who might be interested in getting an up -close look at what police and firefighters do to register to participate in the Citizens Police & Fire Academy. This is a free program with classes held every Wednesday for 12 weeks starting March 6, 2024 and ending on May 22, 2024. Class will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The classes are designed to give participants a working knowledge of what law enforcement and firefighting is all about. The classes will be held at Village Hall and the program is limited to 20 students, so register soon. Access the Village's website for the online application form or more information about this program. 5 Minutes of February 27, 2p24 Board Meeting XI. F. Trustee Witko: Trustee Witko had no formal report this evening. XII. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) OTHER BUSINESS NONE XIII. WARRANTS Trustee Khan presented the Warrant Register for February 27, 2024 in the amount of $208,767.14. She moved to approve the Warrants as presented, seconded by Trustee Minx. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan aye Tr. Minx ly± Tr. Shiba gig Tr. Thill ave Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko ave XIV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS Rudy Vilk. Mr. Vilk appeared before the Board to complain that no one reads his letters. Mayor DiMaria asked Mr. Vilk if he had anything else to bring up before the Board, as this is a complaint that Mr. Vilk quite often brings up. For the record, the mayor said, "We all receive and read your letters." Mayor DiMaria paused to give Mr. Vilk time to bring up another subject, but seeing that no further comments were forthcoming from Mr. Vilk, Mayor DiMaria then asked for a motion to adjourn. XV. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Khan. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. 6 Minutes of February 27, 2024 Board Meeting PASSED this 12th day of March, 2024. Trustee Khan Trustee Minx Trustee Shiba Trustee Thill Trustee Travis Trustee Witko Aye Ab5P'1 APPROVED by me this 12th day of March, 2024. Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 13th day of March, 2024. Eileen Harford, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by Teresa Cousar 7