HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-13 MinutesCALL TO ORDER
Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. After leading the
assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance, he directed the Village Clerk to call the roll.
II. Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry
Gomberg, Bill Grear, Shel Marcus, and John Thill. Trustee Maria Toth was absent with notice.
III. APPROVAL OF
Regarding the Minutes of the May 23, 2011 Board Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved to accept
the Minutes as presented. Trustee Thill seconded the motion. There was no discussion.
Motion passed via voice vote. Trustee Marcus abstained since he had not been present
at the May 23, 2011 Board Meeting.
IV. SPECIAL REPORTS
1. Swearing -in Ceremony for Various Members of the Morton Grove Fire Department
a. Fire Chief Tom Friel said he was honored to be present at the swearing -in ceremony for three
very fine individuals who will help lead the Fire Department in the future. Steven Martin was
being sworn in as a new Firefighter /Paramedic; Mike Mitchell as a new Fire Lieutenant; and
Scott Exo as a new District Chief. This is to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of District
Chief Joe Paczosa after 32 years of service.
b. Chief Friel explained that the role of District Chief can only be filled by someone with a current
rank of Fire Lieutenant, meaning that filling the District Chief vacancy leaves a vacancy in the
Fire Lieutenant ranks.
c. Firefighter testing began in mid -2009. The Village combined testing with Niies and Wilmette,
and over 200 individuals were given physical and written tests, and underwent oral interviews
and psychological evaluations.
d. Chief Friel said the State mandates that the Lieutenant test be given every three years.
Thirteen individuals tested, participating in oral interviews, written exams, and an assessment
with a third party.
e. Testing for District Chief is a two - phased process, according to the Chief. A Leadership As-
sessment was done by a third -party psychological group. Five individuals went through that
phase. Phase two was oral interviews.
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IV. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued)
f. Chief Friel explained that It is traditional in the Fire Service that the badge reflects the tools of
a firefighter's trade. The officer's badge incorporates a trumpet, signifying that he is the leader
on the fire ground. A lieutenant has one trumpet on his badge, while a district chief has three.
It symbolizes that, during the chaos of a fire, you count on the officers to resolve the chaos
Chief Friel noted that Fire Department liaison Trustee DiMana would be presenting a uniquely
colored helmet to the two officers being sworn in (red for the lieutenant, white for the district
chief). Having a uniquely colored helmet is another way of identifying fire officers in the midst
of a fire.
g. Fire and Police Commission Chairman Mike Simkins then performed the swearing- ceremony
for new Firefighter /Paramedic Steve Martin, who began his employment with the Village on
April 26 and started attending the Northern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA)
in early May. Steve came to the Village as a fully- trained paramedic. He was born and raised
in Rogers Park, graduated from Northside College Prep High School, and attended Oakton
Community College, where he majored in Fire Science. Steve and his wife have a 5 -year old
daughter and are expecting another child in late summer. Steve's wife pinned on his badge
while the assemblage congratulated him.
Mr. Simkins then swore in new Fire Lieutenant Mike Mitchell. Mike is a Morton Grove native
and a Niles West graduate. He is a 25 -year veteran of the Morton Grove Fire Department and
has been serving as Acting Lieutenant. He is also certified as a Fire Apparatus Engineer;
Fire Officer I and II, and an Incident Safety Officer. Mike and his wife of 26 years have four
children. Mike's wife pinned on his badge while the assemblage congratulated him and his
many relatives in attendance this evening.
Lastly, Mr. Simkins swore in Scott Exo as Morton Grove's newest District Chief. Scott started
with the Village in 1992 as a Firefighter /Paramedic. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2008,
and holds numerous Fire and EMS certifications. He is involved in many aspects of the Fire
Department, including serving as administrator of the Department's reporting software.
Scott serves as Secretary of the Firefighter's Pension Board and also works closely with the
Training Officer to ensure the Department's training requirements are being met. He is also
an instructor for NIPSTA and the Prairie State College Fire Science Program. Scott has two
daughters, both of whom are pursuing nursing degrees. His daughter pinned on his badge as
the assemblage congratulated him.
2. Presentation by Mr. Edler, Edler Warehousing in Appreciation of the Village
Mr. Edler thanked the Village Board, calling them a first -class team. His new warehouse will
be done by the end of the month. He felt it would be quite an enhancement for the Village.
Mayor Staackmann pointed out that Mr. Edler had a warehousing operation in Skokie for
many years. The Board thanked him for his kind words.
3. Presentation of Plan Commission Case PC ' 1 -02 Requesting a Special Use Permit for a
Fitness Facility at 7300 Dempster,
a. Plan Commission Chairman Ron Farkas presented this report. The applicant is Planet
Fitness; they are seeking a Special Use Permit to open a fitness facility in Village Plaza
Shopping Center (northwest corner of Dempster and Harlem) at the former site of Shoe
Carnival.
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IV, SPECIAL REPORTS (continued)
Chairman Farkas noted that the facility would be smaller than Bally's— approximately 14,000-
5,000 square feet —and would not have a pool, running track, or juice bar, like Bally's. Their
experience is that the average visit will be about 35 minutes long. It would cost $59 initially to
enroll, thereafter $10 a month. No contracts are involved. The facility would be open 24 hours
a day, which is a deterrent to crime, according to police. Two staff members will be on -site at
all times. The only external change to the building is that the entrance door will be relocated
more toward the west. That was to encourage customers to utilize parking on the west side of
the building. The Village, however, would like to discourage parking more to the west side of
the building at certain times because that parking abuts the residences there. The applicant
said he would control where his employees parked and would be a good neighbor.
C , Chairman Farkas said that, although no parking study was submitted, the Commission felt
parking in the area was adequate and wouldn't encroach on other businesses' parking. He
noted that Trustee Thill spoke as a concerned resident about the possible noise problems of
parking on the west side of the building. No other residents or businesses attended.
d. Chairman Farkas said the Commission
voted 5 -0 (with two
absent)
in favor of recommending
the Special Use Permit,
V.
There were no questions from the Board. Trustee Marcus moved to accept the Plan Commis-
sion's report. Trustee Thill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
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VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
Georgianne Brunner. Mrs. Brunner had a question regarding Ordinance 11 -19 (amending
the Animal Control ordinance). As trustee, she had helped revamp the Animal Control
ordinance in 2006. She was concerned and asked if there was a mechanism in place to follow
up with residents to ensure that they do purchase their animal licenses annually. The burden
on staff of doing so was one of the considerations she and the Board of Environmental Health
had taken into account in 2006, and one of the reasons why they implemented a "lifetime"
license. Corporation Counsel Liston noted that Chief Erickson had assured the Board that
there is a way to cross- reference animals who've received rabies shots with licenses, and that
Ws very doable.
Trustee Marcus noted that this newest iteration of the Animal Control ordinance came about
because of community concern about the Village's lack of an animal control officer. He said
this ordinance provides a better way to check to make sure licenses are being renewed, as
well as a mechanism to be able to trace lost dogs. In the long run, Trustee Marcus said, this
will prove beneficial to the community.
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VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Mayor Staackmann asked for concurrence to reappoint the following Commission members:
Appearance Commission: Deanna Gotta, William Zimmer, Gail Kachoyeanos
Board of Environmental Health: Abdul Sattar, Joseph O'Shea
Natural Resources Commission: Mary Busch, Grant Gilbert, Sharon Erickson, Sylvia Jurians
Economic Development Commission: Karen Johnson, Janine Witko, George Alpogianis
Fire and Police Commission: Mike Simkins
Police Pension Board: Joseph Hedrick
All
terms will expire
December 31, 2012.
Trustee Thill
moved, seconded
by Trustee Marcus,
to
concur with these
reappointments. Motion passed:
5 ayes, 0 nays, 1
absent.
Tr.
DiMaria aye
Tr. Gomberg
aye
Tr.
Grear aye
Tr.
Marcus aye
Tr. Thill
aye
Tr.
Toth absent
2 Mayor Staackmann
asked for a motion to appoint Grant
Gilbert and Mary
Busch as Vice -
Chairpersons of the
Natural Resources Commission for
the remainder of
2011. Trustee Thill
so moved, seconded by Trustee Marcus. Motion passed:
5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria M
Tr. Gomberg acre
Tr.
Grear avee
Tr. Marcus aye
Tr. Thill aye
Tr.
Toth absent
3. Mayor Staackmann
then introduced for a first reading, Ordinance 11 -25,
Amending Title 4,
Chapter 3, Section
S Entitled "Liquor Control" of the
Municipal Code
of the Village of
Morton Grove.
He explained that this had to do with the annual fee for a class H License held by a Class C
license holder. The fee will be $1,250. This reduced rate had previously only been allowed for
Class A and Class E license holders.
There was no further discussion on Ordinance 11 -25.
VIII. CLERK'S REPORT
1. Clerk Kalogerakos had several announcements:
a. The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing will take place this Wednesday,
June 15, 2011. For further information, contact Executive Director Jacky Liston.
b. The Patriot Flag will be on display from 1 pm to 6pm at the Civic Center this Thursday,
June 16. There will be a brief ceremony at 6pm. Morton Grove is only one of three locations
in the Chicago area that will be displaying the Patriot Flag. Thanks to Fire Chief Tom Friel for
making this possible.
C. Kappy's
and
the
Economic Development Commission
will be holding an antique car show at
6pm on
June
16`h
at Kappy's. Other car shows will be
held on July 14
and August 11.
VIII.
CLERK'S REPORT (continued)
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d. Basset training will be held on June 28 and June 30, primarily for those volunteering to bar -
tend during the Morton Grove festivities. To volunteer, contact Paul Minx at 847 - 840 -0984,
For more information on the training, contact Officer Ken VanderHagen at 847 - 663 -3804.
There will be no charge for this training.
e. Clerk
Kalogerakos
announced that
there would be a meeting of the TIF Joint Review Board at
10am
on June 28"
at Village Hall in
the Trustees' Conference Room.
f. At 7pm on July 13", there will be a second public meeting to gather input on the Dempster
Street Redevelopment. The meeting will take place at the Civic Center, and all are invited to
attend.
g. On July
27", between 10am and
2 45pm, the Morton Grove
Police Department and Cook
County
will provide rabies shots
and micro - chipping for pets.
Location is the Civic Center.
IX STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator
1. Mr. Wade reiterated the Clerk's announcement about the Waukegan Road and Lehigh- Ferris
TIF Joint Review Board meetings at 10am on June 28'". The TIF Joint Review Board is com-
prised of representatives from all of the taxing bodies impacted by the TIF, including the
Library, Park District, School District 67, School District 70, and High School District 219.
2. Mr. Wade asked Police Chief Mark Erickson to discuss the Animal Control Ordinance and the
upcoming Cook County Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Event.
a. Chief Erickson congratulated Chief Friel on his newly- promoted members. He then introduced
CSO Shannon McMillan, who will be the Village's new part-time animal control officer.
b. As Trustee Marcus had alluded to earlier, these revisions to the Animal Control Ordinance
were brought about by some community concerns. The Police Department had been given
direction by the Village Board to bring animal control back. The provisions in this ordinance
outline various animal control measures, including increased owner accountability (via in-
creased fines for violations), annual registration, and zero tolerance on violations. Lost pet
notices will be posted on the Adopt -a -Pet website. As Mrs. Brunner pointed out, there had
been in place a lifetime pet registration; pet owners who opted for that option will be grand -
fathered in and exempt from the annual registration restriction, unless or until that particular
pet is no longer with them. There is a plan to tie annual pet registrations to the annual vehicle
registration process, so that both vehicle and pet license renewals can be accomplished at the
same time, hopefully electronically, to reduce staff time.
C. Chief Erickson said that one of the goals of the new animal control ordinance was that animal
control in the Village be a self- sustaining program. Thus Officer McMillan will be in charge of
donations and volunteers for this program. Chief Erickson said he hoped those who were
concerned about animal control would be stepping forward and volunteering or donating to
the program.
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IX. STAFF REPORTS (continued)
There will be a rabies vaccine /microchip clinic at the Civic Center, starting at 10am on July 27.
Officer McMillan stated that he had 12 years of dog experience, having worked at a kennel in
Grayslake since high school. He has also worked with K -9 units at over 60 police depart-
ments, training dogs to do everything from bombs to cadaver work. His wife trains horses.
He said he was excited to start helping out in Morton Grove, and get things back on track.
Trustee Marcus reiterated that this all came about because of community concern. The Board
listened, met with Chief Erickson, and came up with this plan, which should address those
concerns, using appropriate technology. He said he was pleased the Village could do this.
He thanked Chief Erickson and Mr. Wade and their respective staffs for their work on this.
Trustee Marcus noted that if any community members come to the Board with legitimate
concerns, the Board listens and acts. He encouraged people to come forward and volunteer
for the animal control program.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston had no report.
X.
A. Trustee DiMaria:
Trustee DiMaria had no report.
B. Trustee Gomberc:
TRUSTEES'REPORTS
Trustee Gomberg presented Ordinance
11 -15,
Amending Title 6,
Chapter
1, Section 2, of
the Village of Morton Grove Municipal
Code
Entitled "Offenses
Against
Property."
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
a. Trustee Gomberg explained that a new subsection "U" has been added. It allows certain
types of theft of property, services, or merchandise less than $150 to be cited as an ordinance
violation. It also provides a penalty for any violation of the subsection's provisions.
Trustee Gomberg moved to adopt Ordinance 11 -15, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion
passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth absent
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B. Trustee Gomberg: (continued)
2, Next, Trustee Gomberg presented Ordinance 11 -16, Amending Title 1, Chapter 4,
Section 2, of the Municipal Code Entitled "Monetary Penalties and Fines for Specific
Violations and Offenses."
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
a. Trustee Gomberg said this ordinance establishes a range of fines for local parking violations
between $30 and $750, and for animal control ordinance violations ranging from $150 to $750.
This change ensures that the Village's ordinances are compliant with contemporary statutes
and relevant to current Village operations.
Trustee Gomberg moved to adopt Ordinance 11 -16, seconded by Trustee DiMaria.
b. Trustee Thill said that he would like to see the
any animal- against - animal fighting, to a range
motion to amend the ordinance to include that
Upon the vote to amend the ordinance, the rm
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg
Tr. Marcus acre Tr. Thill
penalties increased, as regards dog fights or
of between $10,000 and $25,000, and made a
change. Trustee DiMaria seconded that motion
)tion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
aye Tr. Grear aye
aae Tr. Toth absent
Trustee
Marcus
asked if any other communities had a penalty
for dog - fighting as high as
Morton
Grove's.
Mayor Staackmann said that staff would look
into it and get back to him.
c There being no further discussion, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote on the adoption of
Ordinance 11 -16 as amended. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg afire Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill 2 Ye Tr. Toth absent
3. Trustee Gomberg then presented Ordinance 11 -17, Amending Title 5, Chapter 1 of the
Municipal Code Entitled "Traffic Administration and Enforcement."
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
Trustee Gomberg said that various chapters have been rewritten to clarify the Village's
existing procedures for immobilizing vehicles and for towing and impoundment. An
amendment has also been added stating that, unless otherwise prohibited by law, law
enforcement officials are authorized to enter private property for the purposes of enforcing
the provisions of Title 5 and 6 of the Municipal Code,
Trustee Gomberg moved to adopt Ordinance 11 -17, seconded by Trustee DiMaria.
b. Trustee Gomberg noted that there had been some public concerns and questions about the
amendment and how it impacted peoples' constitutional rights. He asked Corporation Counsel
Liston to elaborate on this and the need for it.
c Ms. Liston said that this amendment is not a new clause. The Village's current ordinance
states that police officers are authorized to enter private property to enforce this chapter. The
wording is changing so that, instead of saying "this chapter ", it will now say "to enforce the
rules and regulations of chapter 5, traffic enforcement, and chapter 6, police regulations, ?I
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X. TRUgTEES' REPORTS (continued)
B. Trustee Gomberg (continued)
d. Ms. Liston said the intent was to clarify a long- standing ordinance and existing practice. Ar
additional clause was added that prefaces this amendment, specifically stating "unless
otherwise prohibited by law" officers are allowed to enter private property to enforce Village
ordinances. She assured the Board that the Fourth Amendment is alive and well in Morton
Grove.
e. Ms. Liston detailed the occasions when police officers can enter private property with owner
or occupant permission, with a warrant, in emergency situations, in pursuit of a felon, and
other instances where it's appropriate for enforcement officers to enter private property. A
person's front sidewalk and front porch are considered private property, but they re parts of
one's property held out as being open to the public. This part of your property is informally
referred to as the "mailman route ". Condominium parking lots can be entered by law
enforcement under certain circumstances.
f. Trustee Marcus also had some concerns about this issue and complimented Ms. Liston on her
explanation. He said that, while he doesn't want to hinder law enforcement in Morton Grove,
he did still have some concerns about constitutional rights when it comes to approaching
personal property. He could understand it in terms of "pursuit of a felon," but his personal
concerns would not allow him to support this ordinance.
g. Mayor Staackmann called for the vote. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aae Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus y Tr. Thilt aYre Tr. Toth absent
4. Trustee Gomberg presented Ordinance 11 -18, Amending Title 5, Chapter 8, Section 4 of
the Municipal Code Entitled "Prohibited Equipment or Condition."
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
a. Trustee Gomberg said this ordinance more closely mirrors the Illinois Vehicle Code's
prohibition against darkened or tinted windshields. He moved to adopt Ordinance 11 -18,
seconded by Trustee Thill.
Mayor Staackmann asked Chief Erickson to explain this ordinance in terms of legality of tinted
windows.
b. Chief Erickson said it's a complicated state law. There are percentages of tint on rear and
front windows. The percentages change if one of the percentages of the front or rear window
changes. To alleviate any gray areas, the PD purchased meters that can tell with certainty
what the percentage of tint is. However, these meters cannot be used on moving vehicles, so
the Police Department is restricted to using them when a car is parked or the owner allows
them to be used. Their usage requires that the vehicle's windows be partially rolled down,
Thus the Village's ordinance had to be amended to allow this. Using these meters, there will
be no mistake as to what the percentage of tint is. Trustee Thill asked if a car would be pulled
over if there was some question about the tint. Chief Erickson responded that it would only be
pulled over if there was some other violation— tinted windows will not be a primary violation.
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X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
B. Trustee Gomberg: (continued)
c. There being no further discussion, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote. Motion passed:
5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria aave Tr. Gomberg acre Tr. Grear ave
Tr. Marcus afire Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth absent
5. Trustee Gomberg next presented Ordinance 11 -19, Amending Title 6, Chapter 4 of the
Municipal Code Entitled "Animal Control."
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
a. Trustee Gomberg explained that this ordinance incorporates relevant State statues regulating
the care and treatment of animals, and provides protection for animals from abuse, neglect,
or abandonment. It imposes a public safety fee of $500 on any person who abandons an
animal, and raises the fee from $250 to $500 for any animal determined to be "dangerous ".
It provides for the humane destruction of strays, establishes an annual pet license fee, and
reduces the registration fee for animals that have been spayed, neutered, and micro - chipped.
He thanked the residents who came to the Board Meeting with their concerns, or who
otherwise contacted the Board. He also thanked Corporation Counsel and the Board of
Environment Health for their assistance with this ordinance.
b. Trustee Gomberg moved to adopt Ordinance 11 -19, seconded by Trustee Marcus. Motion
passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg afire Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth absent
6. Lastly, Trustee Gomberg introduced as a first read Ordinance 11 -20, Amending Title 5,
Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code Entitled "Abandoned, inoperable, Hazardous, and
Unlawful Vehicles."
He explained that this chapter has been updated to be consistent with the Illinois Vehicle
Code.
There was no discussion on Ordinance 11 -20.
C. Trustee Grear:
Trustee Grear had no formal report, but announced that this year, Morton Grove Days will
feature six food vendors: Crazy Jaws, Kappy's, Village Inn, Myron & Phil's, Char House, and
the Lions Club. There is also a four -day wristband for carnival rides being sold for $40, which
is a real bargain!
b. Trustee Grear reminded everyone that the upcoming Morton Grove Days festivities is a four -
day event, made possible solely by donations and sponsorships, and encouraged everyone to
make a donation or become a sponsor, if possible. He also said that volunteers are needed.
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact him at Village Hall or Georgianne Brunner.
AN
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Marcus:
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Trustee Marcus presented for a first reading Ordinance 11 -22, 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 Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requires contractor and subcontractor to pay
laborers, workers, and mechanics employed on public works projects no less than the general
prevailing rate of wages as established by the Village. "Public works" is defined to mean 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 on Ordinance 11 -22.
Next, Trustee Marcus presented for a first reading Ordinance 11 -24, Amending Title 5,
Chapter 13, Article F, Section 4 of the Municipal Code Entitled "Restricted Parking
Streets."
He explained that the Traffic Safety Commission reviewed a request to establish parking
restrictions on Ferris Avenue between Lincoln and Capulina Avenue to allow on- street parking
during off -peak travel times on Ferris to provide additional parking for a business and
residents. The Commission made a two -part recommendation on this request. The on- street
parking during off -peak travel times will be considered by the Board as part of a separate
action. The other part of the issue is updating the parking restrictions to match the intended
design of the recent construction improvements on Ferris. Current, parking is allowed on the
west side of Ferris from a point 75 feet north of the centerline of Lincoln Avenue to the center-
line of Capulina. The recent construction improvements on Ferris near the intersection of
Lincoln include a long right -turn bay where on- street parking was formerly allowed. To allow
on- street parking on Ferris near the Lincoln Avenue intersection will hinder southbound traffic
moving through the intersection, so the Traffic Safety Commission's recommendation is to
amend the parking restrictions to allow the intersection to operate as intended in its improved
design.
There was no further discussion on Ordinance 11 -24,
3. Trustee Marcus announced, as the new Community Relations Commission liaison, that
the Commission is partnering with the Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 25, to present
"Welcome to Morton Grove" day. This event will present information and feature many
organizations that make Morton Grove unique, including the Morton Grove Library, the Garden
Club, Friends of the Forest Preserves, and the Morton Grove Days Commission. Village
officials will be present as will several local religious entities. The Farmers' Market is open
from Ham to 1 pm and is located at 8930 Waukegan Road. For more information, check their
website at mgfarmersmarket.com.
Trustee Marcus noted that the North Shore Senior Center has recently recognized Jeanette
Frasier and Betty Primer as "Super Senior Contributors." He and the Board congratulated
both women.
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Thill:
Trustee Thill presented for a first reading Ordinance 11 -23, Granting a Special Use Permit
to Allow a Physical fitness Facility at the Property Located at 7300 Dempster.
Trustee Thill said that this is pursuant to the Plan Commission case reported out earlier this
evening.
There was no further discussion on Ordinance 11 -23,
2. Trustee Thill said that, in Trustee Toth's absence, he had attended the Solid Waste Agency
of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) Board Meeting recently, noting that the Village has
received almost $34,000 this year in rebates from recycling. Two years ago, it received
$52,000 in rebates, last year, only $11,500. He encouraged residents to recycle as it brings
revenue to the Village.
3. Trustee Thill read
an article featured in yesterday's Parade magazine about the history
of the
Patriot Flag, a true symbol of survival that has been traveling around
Morton Grove this Thursday. He encouraged everyone to make time
the country and will be in
to see this historic flag.
F. Trustee Toth:
Trustee Toth was absent —no report.
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
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In the absence of Trustee Toth, Trustee Gomberg presented the Warrant Register for
June 13, 2011 in the amount of $611,691.58. He moved to accept the Warrants, seconded
by Trustee Marcus.
Trustee Thill questioned a check to Hydro Irrigation for "system repairs at the Library". He
wondered if this was a Village expense or a Library expense. Finance Director Ryan Horne
noted that the system was damaged during the Lincoln Avenue reconstruction. Public Works
Director Andy DeMonte said that, although the damage had been done by the contractor, the
Village was accepting responsibility. Mr. Horned added that this was being paid for out of
Lehigh- Ferris TIF funds.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote. Upon the vote, the
motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Gomberg aae Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus acre Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth absent
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XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
Georgianne Brunner. Mrs. Brunner, on behalf of the Morton Grove Days Commission, stated
that four -day wristbands will be on sale starting on June 15. They will be sold at Village Hall
and the Park District. There will be six food vendors and the entertainment pavilion will
feature live entertainment every night. The raffle drawing will be around 10:30pm on July 4.
Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. First prize is $2,000 cash; second prize $500; and third
prize is a $300 gift card to Abt. Raffle tickets are on sale at Village Hall, CVS Pharmacy, and
MB Bank, Contact Marlene Worthley, raffle ticket chairperson, at marleneworth(cr )yahoo.com
for more information or to obtain tickets. The Parade will kick off at 2:30pm on July 4`h
Mrs. Brunner reiterated Trustee Grear's statement that the Fourth of July festivities are
supported by raffle sales, sponsorships, donations, and, especially, volunteers. There is
still a great need for volunteers. If anyone's interested, send a note to
mortongrovedaysC&Qmail.com or call Mrs. Brunner at 847 - 967 -0725 or Trustee Grear
at Village Hall.
XIV,
Trustee Marcus moved
passed: 5 ayes, 0 nay
Tr. DiMaria afire
Tr. Marcus aye
The meeting adjourned
ADJOURNMENT /EXECUTIVE SESSION
to adjourn the Meeting. Trustee Thill seconded the motion. Motion
s, 9 absent.
Tr. Gomberg avee Tr. Grear aave
Tr. Thill acre Tr. Toth absent
at 8:25 p.m.
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PASSED this 27th day of June, 2011.
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27th day of June, 2011,
Daniel I IStaactmann, Village President
Board of �rustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVP :D and FILED 1p my oiffililcg this 28th day of June, 2011.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
Minutos of June 13, 2011 Board Meefiog!
Minutes by Telesa COPSaF
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