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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-24MINUTES 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 SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 CALL TO ORDER I. Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 a. Mayor DiMaria asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the August 27, 2024 Village Board Meeting as presented. Trustee Minx so moved, seconded by Trustee Khan. Motion passed via voice vote with 6 ayes, 0 nays. IV. SPECIAL REPORTS NONE V. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE VI. PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS NONE VII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) NONE Minutes of September 10, 2024 Board Meeting VIII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1. Mayor DiMaria proclaimed the week of September 17-23, 2024 as "Constitution Week" in the Village of Morton Grove. He noted that it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to the Constitution of the United States and its memorable anniversary. As Mayor DiMaria proclaimed the week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week, he asked all residents of the Village to reaffirm the ideals that the framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by attentively protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties. 2. Mayor DiMaria reported that work is continuing on Gateway Plaza, which is the green space south of Lincoln Avenue at Ferris Avenue. The project includes a public plaza, bicycle parking racks, plant- ing beds, and commemorative bricks donated by the community. The construction project should be completed by the end of October. 3. Mayor DiMaria encouraged everyone to stay up-to-date on the latest Village events and news by signing up for E -News and following the Village on Facebook and Instagram. 4. Mayor DiMaria also thanked Village staff, especially the Public Works Department, for holding a Touch -a -Truck event in coordination with State Senator Ram Villivalam, State Representatives Kevin Olickal and Mike Kelly, Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita, and the Morton Grove Park District. He thanked the community for coming out to see the Village's fantastic fleet of vehicles. IX. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Harford had no formal report this evening. X. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: 1. Mr. Meyer presented Ordinance 24-15, Amending Title 1, Chapter 11, Section 4 Entitled "Fees For Specific Permits, Licenses, Certificates, and Services," and Title 10, Chapter 1, Section 8 Entitled "Permit and Related Fees and Deposits" of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove to Update the Fees For Consulting Engineering Services and Third -Party Plan Reviews. This is the second reading of this Ordinance. a. Mr. Meyer said in June of 2020, the Village Board had amended Title 1 of the Village Code to add a new Chapter 11 entitled "Fees" in order to provide a comprehensive fee schedule for various licenses, permits, and services authorized by the Code set forth in one location of the Village Code, so that it could be easily referenced by the public and annually reviewed by Village staff as part of the annual budget process. 2 M inutrs of 5e ember 10„ 2OI4. Board Me Writ X. STAFF REPORTS (continued) A. Village Administrator: (continued) b. In reviewing practices, it was found that the Village was not capturing the full extent of fees associated with engineering reviews for third parties and for consulting engineers. The proposed modification to the fee schedule will help address anticipated costs for these types of plan reviews and will ensure that the Village is made whole on these costs. Mr. Meyer asked for the Board's support for this Ordinance. Mayor DiMaria asked for a motion regarding Ordinance 24-15. Trustee Minx moved to adopt Ordinance 24-15, 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. Mr. Meyer said we are now past the September 1st deadline to display 2024-2025 Village vehicle stickers. If you haven't yet purchased your vehicle sticker, please call 847-965-4100 or visit Village Hall for assistance. If you want to make changes to your existing vehicle(s), you can make those changes online or with your renewal form and return the changes with your form of payment. 3. Mr. Meyer noted that the Village is actively working with several developers on projects within the community. One such project is the proposed Joe Donut site at 6724 Dempster (across from Sawmill Station). The Village and developer are working together to finalize the developer's plans for the site in order to bring the popular Joe Donut cafe to a new home in Morton Grove. For those interested in learning more about a development project, please click on the Active Development Projects page on the Village's website to learn more. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no formal report this evening. Xl. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Khan: Trustee Khan had no formal report this evening. 3 Minutes.ol'seeptember 10,11324 Board Meeting XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) B. Trustee Minx: 1. Trustee Minx had no formal report this evening, but commended the Fire Department on a very successful Open House held this past Saturday. The event was well attended and the MGFD personnel put on a great show with their equipment demonstrations. C. Trustee Shiba: 1. Trustee Shiba encouraged everyone to attend the 2024 Sustainability Expo, which is set for Saturday, September 14, from 10:OOam to 1:OOpm at the Morton Grove Civic Center. The Village currently has over 30 exhibitors, including ComEd, the Citizens Utility Board, and Seas of Action, among many others. Please visit www.mortongroveil.org to see the full list of exhibitors. 2. Trustee Shiba echoed Trustee Minx's remarks on the Fire Department's Open House. He said the Fire Station was packed with residents and that the personnel were phenomenal. He applauded Chief Ensign and the members of the MGFD and said the Village is very proud of them. D. Trustee Thin 1. Trustee Thill presented Resolution 24-54, Authorizing a Contract With Swallow Construction Corporation for the 2024 Water Main Improvement Program. a. This Resolution will authorize the Village Administrator to execute a contract with Swallow Construction Corporation for the 2024 Water Main Improvement Program. b. The Village will replace approximately 535 feet of water main within the Cameron Lane parkway between Church Street and Beckwith Road. As part of the water main installation, a concrete sidewalk along the Cameron Lane parkway will be constructed in an existing sidewalk gap. The improvements also include curb ramp upgrades and concrete curb and gutter repairs. This contract was bid in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Code. Swallow Construction Corporation submitted a low bid in the amount of $423,386.91. It is reasonable to authorize the Village Administrator to execute change orders for this work up to 10 percent of the contract amount, or $42,338.69. This contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act and the financial impact of this Resolution is an amount not to exceed $465,725.60. Trustee Thill moved, seconded by Trustee Minx, to approve Resolution 24-54. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan ky± Tr. Minx Ayg Tr. Shiba Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis kyl Tr. Witko aye 4 Minutes of September 10, 2024 Board Meeting XI. D. Trustee Thill: (continued) TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) 2. Trustee Thill commented that it had been a busy weekend in Morton Grove with many family- oriented activities. He complimented Mayor DiMaria for putting together a fundraiser; the goal of which was to raise money to purchase service dogs for veterans. Trustee Thill said it was a shock to learn that, years ago, the suicide rate for veterans was 22 per day; not, it's 45 suicides per day. He said these service doges are lifesavers for veterans. Trustee Thill complimented the Fire Department on their Open House, saying they "knocked it out of the park." He also complimented the Public Works Department, who are just finishing a Touch -a -Truck event this evening. Trustee Thill said one of the benefits of living in a "small" town are that one often sees a lot of the same people attending or volunteering for events, and that doesn't even count the block parties! E. Trustee Travis: 1. Trustee Travis reminded those who adopted a planter to please visit the planter regularly. 2. Also, the Summer Photo Contest has ended. There were 32 submittals this year. Trustee Travis said we're looking forward to picking and announcing the Photo Contest winners. 3. Trustee Travis noted that block parties are an opportunity for neighbors to come together to connect, have fun, and strengthen community ties. She reminded everyone that Block Party Kits are still available on the Village's website, and include everything you need for planning and hosting a successful block party. 4. Trustee Travis announced that the Police Department recently identified a grant to cover the Village's expenses for operating nine additional automated license plate reader cameras. The total cost incurred by the Village will be $23,500, but that full amount will be reimbursed by the grant funds, bring the cost to the Village down to zero dollars. These cameras assist law enforcement in Morton Grove and within the Chicagoland area. The agreement for this purchase has been approved and the new cameras should be deployed throughout the Village shortly. F. Trustee Witko: 1. Trustee Witko had no formal report, but asked Fire Chief Ensign if any Wright Way dogs had been adopted at the Open House. He was happy to say that two dogs had found a new home! 5 Minutes of September 14.2124 Board Meeting XII. XIII. XIV. XV. OTHER BUSINESS NONE WARRANTS Trustee Khan presented the Warrant Register for August 27, 2024 in the amount of $162,442.51. She moved to approve the Warrants as presented, seconded by Trustee Travis. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Khan Tr. Minx Ay± Tr. Shiba ay± Tr. ThiII aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye RESIDENTS' COMMENTS NONE ADJOURNMENT Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. 6 11Mfirtutes ofSegethbei Sd; 3024 Bnar' Me tM PASSED this 24th day of September 2024. Trustee Khan Trustee Minx Trustee Shiba Trustee Thill Trustee Travis Trustee Witko APPROVED by me this 24th day of September 2024. Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 25th day of September 2024. :hatt-'A2)44-hicalUdtaieaor,K Eileen Harford, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by Teresa Cousar 7 J