HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-13 AgendaAGENDA
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TO BE HELD AT THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
July 13, 2009
Meeting 7:00 pm
Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — June 22, 2009
5. Public Hearings
6. Special Reports
a. Presentation of Employee Anniversary Awards by Mayor Daniel J. Staaekmann and Village
Administrator Joseph F. Wade
Brian Fennelly
Police Department
10
years
of service
Jan Sheehan
Finance Department
10
years
of service
Robert Zielinski
Police Department
10
years
of service
Thomas Cochrane
Public Works Department
15
years
of service
Charlene McKenna
Public Works Department
15
years
of service
Robert Connelly
Building Department
20
years
of service
Marc Mann
Public Works Department
20
years
of service
Kenneth Steffens
Fire Department
20
years
of service
Mark Erickson
Police Department
25
years
of service
Tim McCloskey
Police Department
25
years
of service
Ann Berrafato
Police Department
30
years
of service
Richard Callaghan
Police Department
30
years
of service
Robert Hohs
Fire Department
30
years
of service
Joe Paczosa
Fire Department
30
years
of service
7. Resident's Comments (agenda items only)
8. President's Report — Administration, Northwest Municipal Conference, Council ofMayors, TIF
Committee, Capital Projects, Real Estate Committee
a. Proclamation — Elder Abuse Awareness Month — July 2009
b. Board appointments are requested as follows:
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals — 4 year term Steven Blonz
Community Relations Commission — 3 year term Erik Swanson
Traffic Safety Commission — 4 year term George Karagozian
9. Clerk's Report — Legal, Cable and Telecommunications Commission
10. Staff Reports
a. Village Administrator
1) Announcement of Lehigh /Ferris Workshop to be held at 6:30 pm on July 15, 2009, at the
Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center
2) Announcement of Village Financial Condition and Auditor's Report Workshop to be held
at 7:00 pm on July 28, 2009, at the Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center
3) Miscellaneous Reports and Updates
b. Corporation Counsel
1 I . Reports by Trustees
a. Trustee DiMaria — Community and Economic Development Department, Waukegan Road TIF
Review, Comprehensive Plan, Real Estate Committee, Lehigh/Ferris TIF Review, Economic
Development, Dempster Street Corridor Plan (Trustee Thill)
1) Resolution 09 -29 (Introduced.luly 13, 2009)
Authorizing the Village to Acquire Property Commonly Known as 8550 Ferris Avenue
b. Trustee Gomberg — Finance Department, Community Relations Commission, Finance Advisory
Commission, Northwest Municipal Conference, Condominium Association (Trustee Toth)
Trustee Grear — Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, RED Center, NIPSTA,
Police and Fire Commission (Trustee DiMaria)
d. Trustee Marcus — Family and Senior Services Department, Police Department, Environmental
Health, Police and Fire Commission, IT Communications, Chamber of Commerce (Trustee
Gomberg)
Trustee Thill— Public Works, Capital Projects, Traffic Safety Commission, Natural Resource
Commission, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, Advisory Commission on Aging
(Trustee Marcus)
Trustee Toth — Building Department, Appearance Commission, Capital Projects, Plan
Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (Trustee Grear)
1) Ordinance 09 -13 (Introduced July 13, 2009)
Amending Title 8, Chapter 3 Entitled "Plants and Weeds" of the Municipal Code of the
Village
11. Reports by Trustees (continued)
f. Trustee Toth (continued)
2) Resolution 09 -38 (Introduced July 13, 2009)
Authorizing a Contractual Agreement with DCG Roofing Solutions, Inc. to Replace
Portions of Roofs at 6101 Capulina Avenue and 6250 Lincoln Avenue
3) Resolution 09 -39 (Introduced July 13, 2009)
Authorizing a Contractual Agreement with Vital Heating and Cooling to Install Vehicle
Exhaust Ventilation Systems at the Public works Garages, 7830 and 7840 Nagle Avenue
12. Other Business
13. Presentation of Warrants - $249,415.45
14. Resident's Comments
15. Executive Session — personnel matters, labor negotiations, and real estate
16. Adjournment -To ensure full accessibility and equal participation for all interested citizens, individuals with disabilities
who plan to attend and who require certain accommodations in order to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who
have questions regarding the accessibility of these facilities, are requested to contact Susan or Marlene (8471470 -5220)
promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations.
IV
CALL TO ORDER
Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., noting that Mayor
Staackmann was "under the weather" and therefore not present. He led the assemblage in
the Pledge of Allegiance. Pursuant to the Village's Code 16 -5, Clerk Kalogerakos asked the
Trustees to nominate a President pro -tem to preside over this evening's meeting. Trustee
DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Thill, to nominate Trustee Marcus to serve as President
pro -tem. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aae Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear acre
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth avee
Clerk Kalogerakos pointed out that, according to Code, Trustee Marcus would retain his vot-
ing rights as a sitting trustee.
Trustee Marcus took the President's chair and wished Mayor Staackmann well.
A formal roll -call was not taken as a formal vote, showing all Trustees present, had already
been taken.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 27, 2009, Trustee Thill moved to accept
the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Grear. There was no discussion. Upon the
vote, the motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
Regarding the Minutes of the June 8, 2009 Regular Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved,
seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Minutes of June 22, 2009 Board Meeting
V. SPECIAL REPORTS
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Sheldon Fogel Emergency Management
Agency (EMA)
Fire Chief Tom Friel and EMA Director John Hill, accompanied by Trustee liaison Bill Grear,
presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Sheldon Fogel. Chief Friel noted that the EMA vo-
lunteers do a stellar job in helping the Village run smoothly and effectively. They always can
be counted on to go over and above the call of duty. EMA Director Hill stated that Mr. Fogel
started his volunteer service 29 years ago — back in the day when the volunteers were known
as "Civil Defense ". Mr. Fogel has volunteered in a number of capacities, i.e., for the Salvation
Army, the Village's Mobile Eye, and the North Maine Fire Protection District. The Certificate
of Appreciation, presented by Trustee Grear, noted Mr. Fogel's dedication in achieving the
rank of Sergeant and his 29 years of service. Mr. Hill presented Mr. Fogel with a plaque on
behalf of his EMA colleagues, thanking him for a "job well done'. Mr. Fogel thanked the
Village for giving him the opportunity to serve.
VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
Georgianne Brunner. Mrs. Brunner said that she was the volunteer coordinator for the up-
coming Morton Grove Days festivities. She wanted to promote the festival, which takes place
July 2-4 at Harrer Park and the American Legion Memorial Civic Center. On Jul 2 and 3, the
fast opens at 6pm. Entertainment on July 2 is the Cryan Shames, and on the 3` , Heartache
Tonight (an Eagles tribute band) performs. On Saturday, July 4, the festivities begin with a
Chamber of Commerce - sponsored Pancake Breakfast from 8 -10am. Tickets are $7 for
adults, $5 for children. The carnival opens at noon, and the parade kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Two
bands will be performing that evening, and the fireworks display begins at 9:45pm. There will
be a raffle drawing at 10:30 for a 42" LCD television donated by Abt. Raffle tickets are $5
each. Every night, there will also be a 50/50 raffle. Mrs. Brunner encouraged everyone to
attend Morton Grove Days this year.
VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President pro -tem Marcus
proclaimed Saturday,
June
27, 2009, as "Chuck
Schaden
Day" in
the Village to honor Chuck
Schaden, whose last
radio
broadcast will
be that day.
Chuck Schaden is the founding editor and publisher of the Nostalgia Digest and has authored
two books. He broadcast his "Those Were The Days" program from a radio station in Morton
Grove from 1980 to 1987. Mr. Schaden is also a founding member of the Board of Directors
of Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications and is the Midwest's leading radio histo-
rian. Mr. Schaden received the Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award in 2002 from the
Illinois Humanities Council, for keeping the humanities alive through his radio broadcasting.
Mr. Schaden's last radio broadcast will be broadcast live from the Morton Grove Civic Center
on June 27, 2009 from fpm to 5pm.
President
pro -tem Marcus
presented
Mr.
Schaden with the proclamation, and also noted that
his street
will be renamed
(honorary)
as
"Chuck Schaden Lane'.
Mr. Schaden said
he was very honored,
and it was very nice
to be recognized by your home
town. He said he was proud that he was
doing his last show
from Morton Grove. He said he
was touched, and
thanked everyone "in
radioland" on behalf
of his wife and family.
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IX.
A.
X.
Minutes of June 22, 2009 Board Meeting.
CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk
Kalogerakos had
no formal
report,
but noted that having a street named after him en-
sures
that Mr. Schaden
will never
move
out of Morton Grove!
STAFF REPORTS
Village Administrator
Mr. Wade announced July 4'h parking restrictions would once again be in effect this year. He
asked Acting Police Chief Mark Erickson to report on this. Chief Erickson said this is the third
year the Village has imposed parking restrictions for the Fourth of July. It's been proven to be
a very successful safety plan that provides initial responders access to the streets, in spite of
the thousands of people in town attending either the Skokie or the Morton Grove fireworks.
The parking restrictions impact the east and south sides of the Park View School neighbor-
hood as well as the neighborhood by Niles West. Residents who live in these impacted areas
will receive a postcard detailed the parking restrictions, and temporary signage will be in-
stalled as well. If anyone has questions, they can call the Police Department non- emergency
number, 847- 470 -5200.
Corporation Counsel:
Ms. Liston had no report.
A. Trustee DiMaria:
TRUSTEES' REPORTS
Trustee DiMaria presented Resolution 09 -33, Ratifying and Authorizing the Execution of
a Change Order to the Professional Services Agreement with McDonough Associates
for Engineering & Design Services for the Lehigh /Ferris Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Area.
Trustee DiMaria said this resolution would ratify a contract with McDonough Associates for the
continuation of engineering services in the Lehigh /Ferris TIF District, and would also authorize
a change order for landscaping architecture. He said that he believed a workshop and further
discussion was necessary before taking a vote, and moved to postpone taking action on this
Resolution until the July 27, 2007 Board Meeting. Trustee Thill seconded the motion. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr.
DiMaria
aye
Tr.
Gomberg
ave
Tr.
Grear
aye
Tr.
Marcus
ave
Tr.
Thill
acre
Tr.
Toth
aye
Trustee DiMaria complimented Public Works Director Andy DeMonte and his staff for their
superb clean -up after Friday's storms.
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X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
B. Trustee Gomberg:
Trustee Gomberg presented Ordinance 09 -09, Amending Title 2 of the Village of Morton
Grove Municipal Code to Add a New Chapter 18, Entitled "Finance Advisory Commis-
sion".
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
Trustee Gomberg said this Ordinance provides for the appointment of a Finance Advisory
Commission, whose duties will be to advise the Corporate Authorities regarding the general
long -term and strategic financial direction of the Village; review the Village's capital program
and funding sources; review the annual proposed budget; assist the Board in informing resi-
dents regarding present and future financial status; and to work with the Finance Director and
assist in identifying means to achieve and maintain fiscal stability. This commission shall
consist of no less than five and no more than seven commissioners who shall be residents of
Morton Grove and who, to the extent possible, shall possess training, understanding, interest,
experience, or a professional background in financial matters.
Trustee Gomberg moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to approve Ordinance 09 -09. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear ave
Tr. Marcus acre Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye
Trustee Thill commented that this is "one of the most important commissions we could put
together."
Next, Trustee Gomberg presented Ordinance 09 -10, An Ordinance Granting an Amend-
ment to the Special Use Permit for the Property Located at 8710 Ferris and 8701 Lin-
coln Avenue for a Planned Unit Development in the Village of Morton Grove.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
Trustee Gomberg explained that this Ordinance would permit the developer to increase the
amount of town homes for this project back to 65 from 64, a change that was allowed with
Ordinance 07 -07. The approval of this Ordinance will once again formally grant the original
amendment to the special use permit granted pursuant to Ordinance 08 -58.
Trustee Gomberg moved
to approve Ordinance 09 -10.
Trustee
Thill seconded the motion.
Trustee Toth asked about
the mix of units.
Corporation
Counsel
Liston said that 65 town
homes is the "original" mix. Upon the vote,
the motion
passed:
6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria acre,
Tr. Gomberg
acre
Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye
Tr. Thill
aye
Tr. Toth aye_
3. Trustee Gomberg announced that the Condominium Association is being revitalized, and will
be up and running hopefully by September. He welcomed Mike Isaac, president of the Con-
dominium Association.
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X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Gombero: (continued)
Mr. Isaac said that he's currently updating the contact list and "spreading the word" so that all
condo and town home associations are represented when the Association begins to meet
again. Trustee Thill asked him to read the list of condo and townhome associations he
currently has.
Mr. Isaac responded: Arbors of Morton Grove, Brittany Court, Coventry, Delaine Farm, Edens
Point, Ferris Point, Ferris Place, Grove House, Grove Manor, Landmark, Lincoln Terrace,
Lotus, Morton Grove Estates (8620, 8630, and 8640 —three associations), Morton House
Condos, Trafalgar Square, Twin Manors East, Twin Manors West, The Woodlands, and The
Crossings.
4. Trustee Gomberg said he concurred with postponing Resolution 09 -33 and said he has "se-
rious reservations" about adding funds to a contract where over $143,000 has already been
spent —with very little to show for it. He felt a workshop to update new Board members on the
Lehigh /Ferris project was a good idea, and said that the Board needs to decide where the Vil-
lage is going to go with this project, how much it will cost, where the funding will come from,
and how it fits in with other projects as far as importance, cost, and public support. The same
questions need to be asked for a variety of issues affecting the Village, and these issues need
to be prioritized into a short-term and long -term agenda. Projects need to be monitored and
modified as needed, but most importantly, they need to be completed.
C. Trustee Grear:
Trustee Grear had no formal report. He promoted the Chamber's Pancake Breakfast as well,
and encouraged all to support it on July 4 between 8am and 10am. He, too, complimented
the Public Works Department on their phenomenal response to the storms. Trustee Grear
also offered kudos to the Police and Fire Departments and the members of EMA. He thanked
them, and said he was honored to be the liaison to the Fire Department and EMA. He said he
was very impressed with Chief Friel's leadership ability and said the Village has a fantastic
Fire Department.
D. Trustee Marcus:
Trustee Marcus presented Resolution 09 -34, Authorizing a Memorandum of Understand-
ing Between the Village of Morton Grove and the American Red Cross of Greater Chi-
cago to Provide Disaster Relief Services.
Trustee Marcus explained that passage of this resolution and the execution of the memoran-
dum of understanding will result in a working relationship between the Village and the Ameri-
can Red Cross of Greater Chicago to prepare for and respond to disaster situations and as-
sist with emergency response efforts.
Trustee Marcus then introduced John Mitchell, the Senior Manager of Governmental Rela-
tions for the American Red Cross (ARC) of Greater Chicago.
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X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
D. Trustee Marcus: (continued)
Mr. Mitchell said that ARC is very excited about this partnership. The American Red Cross
annually receives about 12,000 calls from the Chicago area and collar counties, mostly fire
victims who've been left displaced. He said that typically, the Fire Department will call the
Red Cross to get involved. Volunteers then come out to assist with the victims' needs for the
next three days and two nights. They'll provide the head of the household with a debit card for
a hotel, clothing, etc. —the essentials.
The Red Cross volunteers will work with the victims if their displacement is going to be long-
term to get them more assistance. Mr. Mitchell said the ARC has working relationships with
over 100 communities in the Chicago area. They provide a number of services, including
mental health professions to help with family counseling in the event of floods or fires. Red
Cross volunteers provided mental health assistance in the aftermath of the shootings at Tinley
Park Mail. The ARC can get a shelter up and equipped in one hour; for example, after last
year's tornado in Richton Park. They opened a shelter for flood victims in Zion. All of these
services are free of charge. The American Red Cross works with coporate and individual
donors.
Trustee Thill asked Mr. Mitchell if the American Red Cross only goes into communities where
they have a memorandum of understanding. He replied, no, that's not the case; but the
memo does outline how the ARC coordinates with Morton Grove's public safety staff.
Trustee Marcus said he was very appreciative of all of the American Red Cross' services and
the fact that there's no charge for these services. He thanked Mr. Mitchell for coming tonight:
Trustee Marcus moved, seconded by Trustee Thill, to approve Resolution 09 -34. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye
Tr. Marcus ave
Tr.
Gomberg
aye
Tr.
Grear
aye
Tr.
Thill
aye
Tr.
Toth
aye
2. Trustee Marcus said that the Niles Township Food Pantry will sponsor a "mobile' food pantry
featuring fresh produce and other staples, on June 30 from noon to 2pm. It's open to all and
is located at 5255 Main Street in Skokie. If anyone needs more information, they should con-
tact Jackie Walker- O'Keefe, Director of Family and Senior Services.
3. Trustee Marcus expressed birthday wishes on behalf of the entire board to Trustee Toth
(today) and Trustee Gomberg (Friday).
Trustee Thill
E.
Trustee Thill presented Ordinance 09 -11, Establishing the Prevailing Rate of Wages for
1. Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers in the Village Employed in Performing
Construction of Public Works for the Village.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
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E.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Thill: (continued)
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As stated at the June 8 Board Meeting, approval of this Ordinance is necessary to comply
with the requirements of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.
Trustee Thill moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to approve Ordinance 09 -11. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria acre, Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear ave
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill ave Tr. Toth ave
2. Next, Trustee Thill presented Ordinance 09 -12, To Amend the Municipal Code to Restrict
Parking on Crain Street Between Marmora Avenue and Menard Avenue Within the
Village.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance. _
Trustee Thill noted that some confusion had arisen due to the fact that the Traffic Safety
Commission had recommended having a Zone 11 parking restriction implemented in this
area; but Village staff was recommending a Zone 1 parking restriction, which would prohibit
parking between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on school days. Staff felt this restriction
would be more effective. Trustee Thill said that the residents in the area have been contacted
about this and have agreed to the Zone 1 parking restriction.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Ordinance 09 -12, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg iYe Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus ave Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth ave
Trustee Grear commented that he's getting a little concerned about the many parking
restrictions and the many signs posted in the Village.
3. Trustee Thill then brought forward Resolution 09 -35, Authorizing the Execution of a
Contract with Di Meo Brothers, Inc. For the South Pumping Station Feeder Main Valve
Replacement.
This contract would be for the replacement of four malfunctioning 12 -inch feeder main valves
and vaults. The contract amount is $44,500.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 09 -35, seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria acre
Tr. Marcus ave
Tr.
Gomberg
ave
Tr.
Grear
ave
Tr.
Thill
aye
Tr.
Toth
ave
X.
E. Trustee Thill: (continued)
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
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4. Trustee Thill then presented Resolution 09 -36, Authorization to Extend a Contract with
Ciorba Group, Inc. And Execute Change Order No. 1 for Professional Engineering
Services.
This resolution would extend the contract termination date to June 30, 2010. The initial
contract included an option for the Village to renew the contract for three additional one -year
periods. The contract has been renewed twice so far, and is set to expire on June 30, 2009
unless extended by the Board. The Change Order is necessary to modify Ciorba's hourly
rates and make them current.
Trustee Gomberg asked if the contract had an additional year on it. Mr. DeMonte said that
the Board would be voting on the last renewal period allowed by the contract. The Village will
have to go out for bid on engineering services once this last extension expires. Mr. DeMonte
explained that Ciorba checks private contractors' plans. Trustee Thill said that having Ciorba
for Plan Review augments the Village's engineering department. He added that $12,000 is
allocated in the budget for this contract, although the contract itself does not guarantee that
the Village will authorize any work.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 09 -36, seconded by Trustee Gomberg. Motion
passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill ave Tr. Toth aye
Trustee Thill next presented Resolution 09 -37, Approving an Extension of a Water Supply
Contract with the City of Chicago.
He explained that this will extend the Village's water supply contract with the City of Chicago
until December 31, 2018. Trustee Thill noted that there's no mention of the rates in this
resolution, and he recalled that the Village was going to see an increase in the fee the City
charges for water this year, next year, and the year after.
Corporation Counsel Liston said that rates are set separately; this resolution just names the
Village's water provider. Administrator Wade added that this is basically a continuation of a
contract —Morton Grove has had its water supplied by the City of Chicago since 1963.
Trustee Thill
moved, seconded
by Trustee
Gomberg, to approve Resolution 09 -37. Motion
passed: 6 ayes,.0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria
ave Tr.
Gomberg
aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus
ave Tr.
Thill
ave Tr. Toth aye
6, Trustee Thill reminded the assemblage of the Chamber of Commerce's bowling event on
Saturday, July 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Classic Bowl. The cost is $20 for two hours of bowling,
shoe rental, and pizza. Trustee Thilf said he hoped everyone in the community would come
out and support this outing for the Chamber.
X.
TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
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E. Trustee Thill: (continued)
7. Trustee Thill noted that it's lawn mowing season, and asked homeowners to refrain from
bagging their grass clippings when they mow, and instead, leave them for mulch. He also
pointed out that, right now, Groot, the Village's waste hauler and recycling service, hauls
leaves away at no charge to the Village. However, their contract is coming up for
renegotiation and Trustee Thill said he doubted that the "no charge" would continue. He
cautioned residents not to leave grass clippings in the streets; they clog the sewers and
ultimately the filtration plants.
XI.
Trustee Thill said that, last year, the Village
received around
$45,000 — $47,000 because of its
recycling program. This year,
the amount is
down to $7,300,
but that isn't a reflection on the
amount of recycling residents
are doing; it's
more due to the
economic downturn.
Trustee Toth:
Trustee Toth had no formal report.
OTHER BUSINESS
President pro -tem Marcus sought concurrence for the following appointments:
Advisory Commission on Aging: Gerry Kansoer (3 -year term)
Community Relations Commission: Anton Kovacs (3 -year term)
Financial Review Commission: Doug Steinman, Chair (3 -year term)
Stephen Worthley (3 -year term)
Roy Kogstad (2 -year term)
Pat Tennant (2 -year term)
Wilma Wendt (1 -year term)
Trustee Gomberg moved to concur with these appointments, seconded by Trustee Thill.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
XI I. WARRANTS
Trustee Gomberg
presented the Warrant Register for June
22,
2009 in
the amount of
$680,664.33. He
moved to accept the Warrants, seconded
by
Trustee
DiMaria.
Trustee Thill had a number of questions, most of which Finance Director Ryan Horne noted
and said that he would research and get back to the Board with the answers.
Upon the vote,
the motion
passed: 6 ayes,
0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria
aye
Tr. Gomberg
aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus
aye
Tr. Thill
aye Tr. Toth aye
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Rudy Firenzic, 7628 Lake. Mr. Firenzic said that he's been coming to meetings for over a
year regarding the flooding in his area of town. He reminded the Board that, on March 20, the
Village received about 1.5" of rain in a short period of time, with more rain later in the day. He
came to the March 23rd Board Meeting and asked the Village to go to the Water Reclamation
District and find out why there's flooding. On May 11, he asked the Village to provide this in-
formation and was told he'd receive the findings. On June 19, the area again received 1.5" of
rain, with another nearly inch of rain later, but this time there was no backup of the sanitary
sewer. He was surprised by this and still wants answers. He said he appreciated the time
that Public Works staff members have taken with him about this, but he's still looking for an-
swers.
Mr. DeMonte said that the difference is when the rain is very localized, the water is still able to
get out via MWRD. However, in other storms, the rain is over a large area and the MWRD is
surcharged. The rain on June 19`h was very localized; it was not the whole northern Cook
County area
Trustee Thill commented that he and Mayor Staackmann had visited a street which was Sko-
kie on the east side and Morton Grove on the west side, where the residents had petitioned
for an additional manhole because it wasn't carrying the water. The Village of Skokie had put
in restrictors and their sewers are a bit higher...so the water from Skokie is coming into Mor-
ton Grove's sewers. Trustee Thill said the ironic thing was that the person who had petitioned
for the additional manhole has three downspouts carrying water from his roof to his driveway
to the street! Water should be discharged into your front or back yard. He asked residents to
take note of this and if they see water from someone's downspout discharging into the street,
they should notify the Village.
2. Trustee Toth thanked all the Commissioners who were appointed this evening, especially
those appointed to the Financial Review Commission. She said that, by volunteering their
time and expertise, they were showing their dedication to helping the Village be fiscally re-
sponsible. She encouraged all residents to share their talents by volunteering for openings on
the various Commissions.
Mike Isaac said that, over the weekend, five trees had come down over by Edens Point, doing
extensive damage to vehicles. He wondered if the Village was aware of that. Mr. Isaac also
had a question. He said his condo association collects assessments, which includes assess-
ments for the garbage pickup by Groot. He said that single family homeowners can get their
garbage pickup service suspended, but individual condo owners cannot. So the condo own-
ers are paying for pickup in spite of the number of vacant and /or foreclosed units. He won-
dered if there was any way to submit lists of vacant units and have the owners residing there
get reimbursed. Mayor pro -tem Marcus suggested that he contact Corporation Counsel Lis-
ton so she could look at the contract and see if there's any possible recourse. Mr. Isaac said
these are the types of questions that come up at Condo Association meetings, and noted that
the Village is represented, along with Police and Fire Department personnel, so that questions
can be asked and answered.
4. Mr. Firenzic said, in response to Mr. DeMonte's answer, that there should be a dual system,
rain and sanitary sewers shouldn't be influencing each other. He felt Mr. DeMonte's response
was unacceptable.
10
Minutes of June 22, 2009 Board Meeting
XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued)
5. Trustee DiMaria reiterated his suggestion from the June 8 Board Meeting to have all the de-
partment heads sit at the table in front of the dais so they wouldn't have to be constantly com-
ing up to the podium to respond to a question and then returning to the back of the room to
their seat.
6. Mayor pro -tem Marcus reminded the assemblage that Board Meetings now begin at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT /EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business, Trustee Gomberg moved to adjourn. Trustee Thill seconded
the motion. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
The Board Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
PASSED this 13th day of July, 2009.
Trustee
DiMaria
Trustee
Gomberg
Trustee
Grear
Trustee
Marcus
Trustee
Thill
APPROVED by me this 13th day of July, 2009.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 14th day of July, 2009.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
Minutes by Teresa Cousar
11
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THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES WILL BE HONORED
FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE
TO THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
DURING THE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
OF JULY 139 2009
Brian Fennelly
Police Department
10
years
of service
Robert Zielinski
Police Department
10
years
of service
Jan Sheehan
Finance Department
10
years
of service
Thomas Cochrane
Public Works Department
15
years
of service
Charlene McKenna
Public Works Department
15
years
of service
Robert Connelly
Building Department
20
years
of service
Marc Mann
Public Works Department
20
years
of service
Kenneth Steffens
Fire Department
20
years
of service
Mark Erickson
Police Department
25
years
of service
Tim McCloskey
Police Department
25
years
of service
Ann Berrafato
Police Department
30
years
of service
Richard Callaghan
Police Department
30
years
of service
Robert Hohs
Fire Department
30
years
of service
Joe Paczosa
Fire Department
30
years
of service
Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center
6101 Capulina Avenue • Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 -2985
Tel: (847) 965 -4100 Fax: (847) 965 -4162
Village of Morton Grove
wit' i`ze✓ q§, according to the Illinoi6 'Department on 11ging, between four and five
Percent of persona in the United StatQz, aged zixtg and older are subject to Aome form of
miatr¢atment or 8bu6e, including phgaical, ¢motional, and Kxual abuse, as well a6
financial exploitation and nv§l zct of basic care n¢eda; and
WtieRec��5, Iliinoi,5 has approximatelg two million citizens over the age of Sixtg,
meaning that az many as 90,000 Illinois nniorz could currentlg b¢ auf fering from zomi z
form of abuse; and
WrHeReqq§, it ig; the mission of the Illinoia Vszpartm¢nt on aging and its network of
aQrvicsz provid¢rz to increase public of thin plight againat our mort vulnerable
elderlg; and to promote increased reporting of elder abu ,5e; and
Wfle Cc�S, it is emential that thtz citizen,5 of Illinois recognize the signs of abuse,
neglect and fzxploitation and report *ugpicion6 of abuse; and
WfleRer9 §, it is imperative that each communitg in Illinoi.5 refuze� to tolerate thin
offense againat our oldu citizens bg creating greatQr awaren�,,6a of the prevalencQ and
g�¢vszritg of eldQr abu ,5e in hopes of ¢radicating it from society; and
NNW, T`ieReFcRe, I, Vnniel ?5taackmann, Magor of the Villag¢ of Morton Gron,
do herebg proclaim the month of July 2009 as
eld¢r R4buzsz �Iwbmm zss Month
in the Village of Morton (Hrovv and encourage all citizens to recognize this criait and join
in working toward its prevention.
IN WITNeM Wfle]ZeM I have hereunto 5(zt mg hand and c8u6ed to be affixSzd the
6val of the Village of Morton Grove.
9nniel §taackmann, Village Prszsidvnt
Legislative Summary
Resolution 09 -29
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 8550 FERRIS AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
Introduced:
Objective
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected:
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
July 13, 2009
To authorize the purchase of property commonly known as 8550 Ferris Avenue
which is located within the Lehigh/Ferris TIF District.
This property will be land banked for future redevelopment.
Since the creation of the Lehigh/Ferris TIF District in 2000, the Village has
acquired numerous pieces of property for possible future development. The
property located at 8550 Ferris Avenue recently became available for purchase. As
requested by the Village Board, Village staff has negotiated a contract with the
owner for Village Board approval. The tenns of the contract include:
1. The Purchase Price $185,000;
2. Closing on or before August 31, 2009.
Funds for the purchase and acquisition of this property are contained in the 2009
Budget, in the Lehigh/Ferris TIF District Fund (general obligation bond).
Finance Department, Village Administrator, Legal Department, Community and
Economic Development
$185,000
Funds have been budgeted for in the Lehigh/Ferris TIF District Fund.
Corporation Counsel will handle the closing of this transaction as part of her normal
workload.
Approval as presented.
Not Required
None
�I s F.GWade, Village Administrator
Prepared by \: , > Reviewed by!
Teresa l an Liston, Corporation Counsel Bill . m
euendorf, or unity & Economic
/ Development ireeto
RESOLUTION 09 -29
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
8550 FERRIS AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
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 and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the property commonly known as 8550 Ferris Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 is
located in the Lehigh/Ferris TIF Redevelopment District; and
WHEREAS, to date, as part of the LehiglVFerris Redevelopment Plan, the Village has acquired and
land banked certain properties for future redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village of Morton Grove to acquire the property
commonly known as 8550 Ferris Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 to be land banked as stated above;
and
WHEREAS, the Village, in its 2009 budget, appropriated sufficient funds for the purchase and
acquisition of properties; and
WHEREAS, the cost to acquire this properly shall be paid from the Village's Lehigh/Ferris TIF
District Fund (general obligation bond); and
WHEREAS, Village staff and the owner of the property have negotiated a "Contract" for the
purchase of the property subject to the approval of the Village Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, the tenus of the contract include:
The Purchase Price $185,000;
Closing on or before August 31, 2009.
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 herein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: The Village President and Village Clerk of the Village of Morton Grove are hereby
authorized to execute a contract between the Village and the Ms. Mary Ellen Karlesky for the purchase of
property commonly known as 8550 Ferris Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois for the sum of $185,000 with a
closing to occur on or about August 31, 2009, with additional terns and conditions in substantial
conformity with Exhibit "A ".
SECTION 3: The Village Administrator, Corporation Counsel and/or their designees are hereby
authorized to prepare, execute, and deliver any documents or take any steps necessary to purchase said
property pursuant to the contract.
SECTION 4: This Resolution is an exercise of the home rule authority of the Village of Morton
Grove and is intended to and, to the fullest extent allowed by the constitution of the State of Illinois, shall
be construed as to supersede any contrary or conflicting state, county, or local rule or regulation.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication according to law.
-PASSED this 13s' day of July 2009.
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grear
Trustee Marcus
Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
APPROVED by me this 13'h day of July 2009.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
14`x' day of July 2009.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
8550 FERRIS AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE AND MARY ELLEN KARLESKY
PREPARED JUNE 3, 2009
The VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, a municipal corporation and a home rule unit of government
located in Cook County, Illinois ( "Village" or "Buyer ") hereby agrees to purchase and Mary Ellen
Karlesky ( "Seller ") hereby agrees to sell that property commonly known as 8550 Ferris Avenue,
Morton Grove, Illinois and legally described in Exhibit A and all improvements thereon ( "the real
estate ") pursuant to the following terms and conditions:
1) PURCHASE PRICE: The Village shall pay Seller the sum of One Hundred Eighty Five
Thousand Dollars ($185,000) to be paid as follows:
A Within two (2) business days of the execution and delivery of this Contract, the Village
shall deposit with the Seller's- attorney the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1, 000.00) as
and for "Earnest Money'.
B Payment at Closing. The balance of the Purchase Price, as adjusted by agreed or
customary credits and prorations including tax prorations, security deposits, and unpaid
utilities shall be paid in good funds at Closing.
2) CLOSING: The Closing shall take place no later than August 31, 2009 at a location mutually
agreed upon by the Village and the Seller.
3) CONTINGENCY PERIOD AND INSPECTIONS.
A The Seller shall
make available to Village for Village's
inspection,
copies of all leases,
contracts, rent rolls,
surveys, environmental reports, soils
tests, maps
and plats for the
subject
property in its
possession and control before 5:00
pm on July
1, 2009. `
B The Village and its agents shall have until 5:00 PM on July 31, 2009 (the "Contingency
Period ") to conduct, at Village's sole cost and expense and subject to the terms hereof, its
"Inspection" of the Subject Property which may include without limitation physical
inspections, asbestos sampling, surveys, soils tests, site analyses, engineering studies,
examinations of the building and improvements thereon (including structural and mechanical
tests) environmental studies and investigations and appraisals.
C The Village may terminate this Contract for any reason during the contingency period
and in such event, the Earnest Money (and any interest earned thereon) shall be returned to
Village.
D Seller represents and warrants that there are no tenants occupying the real estate, and that
the real estate shall be vacant at closing:
contains sensitive real estate information
Contract for the Purchase of 8550 Ferris Avenue
June 3, 2009
Page 2 of 5
4) TAX PRORATIONS: The Seller shall be responsible for payment of all real estate taxes
through the date of closing. Taxes through the date of closing which are not yet
ascertainable shall be prorated at 150% of the most recent ascertainable full year taxes, and
shall be re- prorated when the actual bill is made available.
5) TITLE: At Seller's expense, Seller will deliver or cause to be delivered to the Village within
five (5) days in advance of Closing, as evidence of title in Seller, a title commitment for an
ALTA title insurance policy in the amount of the Purchase Price with extended coverage by
a title company mutually acceptable to the parties issued on or subsequent to the Date of
Acceptance of this Contract, subject only to items listed in Paragraph 7. The parties shall
each pay their respective usual and customary share of any requested additional title
charges and the parties shall equally pay for any closing escrow incurred as a result of this
transaction. If the title commitment discloses any exceptions not acceptable to Village, then
Seller shall have said exceptions or encroachments removed, or, with the Village's approval,
have the title insurer commit to insure against loss or damage that may be caused by such
exceptions or encroachments. If Seller fails to have unpermitted exceptions waived or title
insured over prior to Closing, Village may elect to take the title as it then is, with the right to
deduct from the Purchase Price prior encumbrances of a definite or ascertainable amount
as shall be reasonably agreed by the parties. Seller shall furnish Village at Closing an
Affidavit of Title covering the date of Closing, and shall sign any other customary forms
required for issuance of an ALTA Insurance Policy.
6) SURVEY. Within seven days prior to closing, Seller shall furnish a staked ALTA survey
dated within 90 days of closing showing all boundaries, rights of way, easements, and set
back lines and evidencing that the property is free of all encroachments.
7) DEED: Seller shall convey or cause to be conveyed to the Village good and merchantable
title to the Real Estate by recordable Warranty Deed subject only to: general real estate
taxes not due and payable at the time of Closing, covenants, conditions, and restrictions of
record, building lines and easements, applicable zoning and building laws, ordinances,
restrictions and acts suffered or done by the Village if any, so long as they do not interfere
with the current use and enjoyment of the real estate.
8) POSSESSION: At closing, the Seller shall surrender the property devoid of any tenancies
and free and clear of any leases. The property shall be in broom clean condition with all
personal property not transferred to the Village pursuant to this contract removed.
9) SELLER REPRESENTATIONS: Seller represents that all leases and tenancies have been
fully disclosed to Village, that Seller has not received written notice from any Governmental
body of (a) zoning, building, fire or health code violations that have not been corrected; (b)
any pending rezoning; or (c) a proposed or confirmed special assessment and /or special
service area affecting the Real Estate. Seller further represents that Seller has no
knowledge of boundary line disputes, easements or claims of easement not shown by the
public records, any hazardous waste on the Real Estate or any improvements for which the
required permits were not obtained.
Contract for the Purchase of 8550 Ferris Avenue
June 3, 2009
Page 3 of 5
10) MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY. The property (including the building and the grounds)
shall be maintained in the same condition as found on the date of the contract, normal wear
and tear, excepted.
11) DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY. If prior to the closing, the subject property
or any part thereof shall be destroyed or materially damaged by fire or other casualty, the
Village shall have the option to terminate this Contract, upon written notice given to the other
party within ten (10) days after such material damage. In such an event, the earnest money
shall be returned to the Village. If the foregoing option to terminate is not exercised, this
Contract shall continue in full force and effect, and the Seller shall assign its interest in any
insurance policies covering the property at the time of the fire or casualty to the Village.
12) DEFAULT: Seller shall be responsible for all damages, reasonable costs and expenses
including attorney's fees due to the failure of the Seller to comply with the terms of this
Contract. The Village shall be responsible for all-damages, reasonable costs and expenses,
including attorney's fees incurred by the Seller, in excess of any earnest money retained by
Seller due the failure of the Village to comply with the terms of this Contract.
13) NOTICE: All notices required shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal delivery;
by certified mail, return receipt requested which shall be effective on the date of mailing; or
by sending facsimile transmission which shall be effective as of date and time of facsimile
transmission, provided that the notice transmitted shall be sent on business days during
business hours (9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Chicago time). In the event fax notice is transmitted
during non - business hours, the effective date and time of notice is the first hour of the first
business day after transmission.
Notices to the Village shall be addressed to Teresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel,
6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053; fax: 847 - 965 -4162.
14) MISCELLANEOUS:
A Time is of the essence of this Contract.
B The
Seller shall
pay for all County,
State and Municipal transfer taxes to the extent
required
by law.
C All disputes related to the construction or enforcement of these terms and provisions
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and are subject to the covenant of good
faith and fair dealing implied in all Illinois contracts.
Contract for the Purchase of 8550 Ferris Avenue
June 3, 2009
Page 4 of 5
D Except for the refrigerator /freezer, all fixtures, mechanical equipment and appliances
within the real estate as of the date this contract has been executed shall remain at the real
estate and shall be transferred to the Village at closing in "AS IS" condition pursuant to a Bill
of Sale.
E The terms of this contract and all related negotiations shall be kept confidential to the
extent allowed by law until this transaction has closed.
F The parties agree to comply with the reporting requirements of the applicable sections of
the Internal Revenue Code and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974, as
amended.
THIS CONTRACT SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE.
This Contract has been executed as of 2009 (the Contract datg).
"Seller" "Buyer"
MARY ELLEN KARLESKY VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
By: % / 1��.0 ee r!f �� By:
z' � —
Name: Mary Ellen, Karleskv
Title: property owner
Attest: f
By:
Name: Dolores Dougherty
Title: daughter and power -of- attorney
Name: Daniel J. Staackmann
Title: Village President
Attest:
By:
Name: Tony S. Kalogerakos
Title: Village Clerk
QALehigh Ferris TIP \Site B \8550 Ferris \Purchase Agreement 8550 Ferris 6- 3- 09.doc
Contract for the Purchase of 8550 Ferris Avenue
June 3, 2009
Page 5 of 5
Exhibit A
PIN 10 -20 -111 -010 -0000
INSERT LEGAL DESCRIPTION HERE
Legislative Summary
ORDINANCE 09 -13
AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "PLANTS AND WEEDS"
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
Introduced
Objective
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Administrator Approval
July 13, 2009
To amend Title 8, Chapter 3 of the Village Municipal Code entitled "Plants and Weeds."
To update the Village's regulations pertaining to the abatement of unlawful weeds and
grasses within the Village, the procedures for that abatement, and the placement of liens
against negligent properties.
The Village, as part of its regular review of its Municipal Code has reviewed Title 8,
Chapter 3 entitled "Plants and Weeds ". This ordinance updates these code provisions to
update the procedures for the abatement of unlawful weeds and grasses within the
Village, and procedures for providing for the cutting of such weeds and grasses and the
placement liens against such properties. The ordinance increases the fine for cutting
weeds and grasses in violation of Village Code from a minimum of $30 to $125.
Building Department, Legal Department, and Public Works Department
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Impact for the administration and enforcement of this ordinance will be handled by the
Building Department, Legal Department, and Public Works Department during their
normal course of duties.
Approval as presented.
Required —code amendment
None
Wade, Village Administrator
Reviewe
Prepared by: wi:`i v r Review.
Teresa- �HofgLjl Liston, Corporation Counsel Ed
ORDINANCE 09 -13
AMENDING TITLE 8,
CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "PLANTS
AND
WEEDS" OF THE
MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE VILLAGE
OF MORTON
GROVE
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 and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village is continually in the process of reviewing and as necessary,
updating existing Municipal Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, a part of that review process, Title 8, Chapter 3, entitled "Plants and Weeds"
has been reviewed and found to be in need of updating; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities deem it is in the best interest of the Village to
update the procedures for the abatement of unlawful weeds and grasses within the Village of
Morton Grove, and procedures for providing for the cutting of such weeds and grasses, and the
placement of liens against properties in the event of same.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED 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 Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the
findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 8, Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove is
hereby amended by repealing this chapter in its entirety and replacing it with a new Title 8,
Chapter 3 to be entitled as noted to read as follows:
MEAl_JIILDM
PLANTS AND WEEDS
SECTION:
8 -3 -1: Definitions
8 -3 -2: Duty to Cut Grass and Weeds
8 -3 -3: Weeds and Grass Abatement — Village Action
8 -3 -4: Lien for Delinquent Costs
8 -3 -5: Penalties
8 -3 -1: DEFINITIONS:
RUBBISH Any unsightly material, waste products, refuse, debris trash or waste lumber
deposited, left, piled or scattered that may become a breeding place for insects,
rodents or vermin or that may give off unpleasant odors or create a health or fire
hazard where located.
WEEDS An annual or perennial herbaceous plant of volunteer growth, not cultivated or
useful for human food or enjoyment and shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: jimson, burdock, ragweed, thistles of all kinds, cocklebur, barberry,
(tall, common or European, further known as Barberia vulgaria, or its other
horticultural varieties), poison ivy, yellow dock, Indian mallow, sweet clover,
wild mustard (including black mustard and yellow mustard), may weed, lamb's
quarters, pig weed, beggar ticks, wild lettuce, shepherds purse, smart week, sow
thistle, tumbleweed, milkweed, dandelions, etc., any plant that, when in blossom,
gives off an unpleasant or obnoxious odor or pollen irritating to human tissue, and
any plant growth that may conceal rubbish, debris or filthy deposits, or constitute
a fire hazard when dry, and grass that is more than six inches (6 ") in height, rank
growth or volunteer growth or bushes or brush that may conceal rubbish, debris,
or filthy deposits, or constitute a fire hazard when dry, or any plant that causes or
adds its influence in bringing on hay fever, or other similar or noxious plant, and
all plants generally recognized as weeds within the State of Illinois including
without limitations noxious weeds as determined by the Illinois Department of
Agriculture. (Ord. 85 -1, 1 -25 -1985)
8 -3 -2: DUTY TO CUT GRASS AND WEEDS:
A. It shall be the duty of every owner and also any person, firm, or corporation in possession
or control of any land in the Village to keep all weeds thereon cut so no weeds are
allowed to reach a height of more than twelve inches (12 ") and it is unlawful for any
owner, and for any person, firm, or corporation in possession or control of such land to
fail to do so.
B. It shall be the duty of every owner, and also every person,
possession or control of any land in the Village to keep all
allowed to reach a height of more than six inches (6 ") and
and for any person, firm, or corporation in possession or c
SO.
C. Any weeds or grass exceeding a height in violation of this
be a nuisance.
(Ord. 85 -1, 1 -25 -1985)
firm, or corporation in
grass thereon cut so no grass is
it is unlawful for any owner,
)ntrol of such land to fail to do
section are hereby declared to
8 -3 -3: WEEDS AND GRASS ABATEMENT — VILLAGE ACTION:
A. The Village Administrator or his/her designee may authorize the cutting of weeds and
grass if such weeds or grass exceed the height limitations set forth in 8 -3 -2 after five (5)
days advanced notic8 has been personally given or sent by regular U.S. mail to the owner
at the last known address on file with the Village or upon posting of said notice at the
property or upon notice personally given or sent by regular U.S. mail to any person, firm,
or corporation known by the Village to be in possession or control of such land.
B. Upon cutting of such weeds or grass, the Village shall charge the owner, and every
person, firm, or corporation in possession or control of such land a fee for said cutting in
an amount not less than one hundred twenty -five dollars ($125) for each time the Village
has cut said grass or weeds, and the owner, and /or person, firm, or corporation in
possession or control of such land shall be jointly and severability liable to pay such fee.
Said fee shall be paid to the Village within fourteen (14) days after notice of such fee is
given to such person in any of the methods previously described in this paragraph.
C. Failure to pay such fee within the time specified above shall thereafter subject the
violator to a penalty of ten percent (10 %) of the unpaid delinquent charge or twenty -five
dollars ($25) whichever is greater which shall be collected as part of said delinquent
charge.
8 -3 -4: LIEN FOR DELINQUENT COSTS:
A. In the event said weeds or grass cutting fee remains unpaid for more than fourteen (14)
days, said unpaid fee shall constitute a lien upon the real estate. Corporation Counsel is
hereby authorized in accordance with law to file a notice of lien in the office of the
Recorder of Deeds in Cook County, Illinois; to foreclose this lien; and /or to sue the
owner, and or every person, firm, or corporation in possession or control of such lien in a
civil suit to recover all money due to the Village pursuant to this Chapter, plus all costs of
suit and reasonable attorney's fees. Any judgment obtained pursuant to the section may
be enforced in accordance with Illinois law. In addition to all charges due, the Village is
entitled to collect the cost of filing its notice of lien, foreclosing said lien, and all
litigation costs together with all collection and legal expenses incurred.
B. The notice of lien shall consist of a sworn statement setting out:
1. A description of the real estate sufficient for the identification thereof.
2. An amount of money representing the cost and expense incurred or payable to the
Village pursuant to this Chapter.
3. The date or dates when such cost or expenses were incurred by the Village.
C. The lien of the Village shall be superior to all other liens and encumbrances except tax
liens to the extent allowed by law.
D. Upon payment of cost expenses, charges, and penalties, the lien created under this section
shall be released by the Village and cost to prepare and record said release shall be paid
by the owner, and /or person, firm, or corporation in possession or control of the land.
(Ord. 69 -7, 7 -1 -1969)
8 -3 -5: PENALTIES: Any person who shall violate any provision of this Chapter shall be fined
an amount in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 4, of this Code. Each day the violation
continues shall be deemed a separate violation. Said fine shall be in addition to any and all other
remedies, fees, or expenses which may be charged pursuant to this Chapter.
SECTION 3: The terms and conditions of this ordinance shall be severable and if any
section, term, provision or condition is found to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason by a
court of competent jurisdiction the remaining sections, terns, provisions, and conditions shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4: In the event this ordinance or any part thereof is in conflict with any
statute, ordinance, or resolution, or part thereof, the provisions of this ordinance shall be
controlling and shall supersede all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions, but only to the
extent of such conflict.
SECTIONi 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption, approval,
publication as allowed by law.
PASSED this 130' day of July 2009.
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED by me this 13`h day of July 2009.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
14 "' day of July 2009.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Resolution 09 -38
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DCG ROOFING SOLUTIONS, INC. TO
REPLACE PORTIONS OF ROOFS AT 6101 CAPULINA AVENUE AND 6250 LINCOLN AVENUE
Introduced
July 13, 2009
Objective
To award a contract for partial roof replacements at 6101 Capulina Ave and 6250 Lincoln
Ave.
Purpose:
The purpose of the contract is to replace leaking and damaged roofing to prevent
structural damage to the buildings.
Background:
In June 2008, the ceiling of the north entry to Village Hall was replaced due to damage
from water leaks; during the ceiling replacement serious damage to the roof deck was
noted. Emergency repairs were made to carry the roof through to 2009, and funds were
included in the 2009 budget to replace the roof. During the January 2009 storms, a major
roof leak occurred in the Fire Prevention Offices and administrative work areas of Fire
Station 4. Emergency repairs were made to the roof to prevent further damage to the
interior of the building and allow for warmer weather when roof work could be
completed. An evaluation of the roof revealed numerous areas of water infiltration, poor
flashings, and saturated insulation indicating the roof membrane has been in distress for
an extended period of time and needed to be replaced rather than patched. Funds are not
included in the 2009 budget for this work; however, due to reallocation of planned Fire
Department projects and a Public Works bid considerably less than anticipated, funds are
available in the 2009 budget for the work in an amount sufficient to cover the anticipated
expenditure. Following the Village's public bidding procedure, staff recommends this
contract be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, DCG Roofing Solutions, Inc. of Des
Plaines, Illinois in the amount of $101,800.
Programs, Departments
Department of Building and Inspectional Services, Fire Department
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
$101,800 - Funds are available in the 2009 budget.
Source of Funds:
General Fund 028024-554110 and 028024 - 571030
Workload Impact:
The Building Department will oversee contract administration and coordination.
Administrator
Approval as presented.
Recommendation:
First Reading:
Not Required
Special Considerations or None
Requirements:
Administrator Approval (C, e Reviewed by:
Jose s ade, Village Administrator Tom Fri, l,j'ir� ent
\�_ ��Reviewed by: Prepared by
T resd Hognfiaif Liston, Corporation Counsel Ed debrandt, Bailding Commissioner
RESOLUTION 09 -38
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
DCG ROOFING SOLUTIONS, INC. TO REPLACE PORTIONS OF
ROOFS AT 6101 CAPULINA AVENUE AND 6250 LINCOLN AVENUE
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 and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the north entry roof to the Flickinger Center, 6101 Capulina Avenue has
extensive leaks and roof deck damage, and the administration area roof at Fire Station 4, 6250
Lincoln Avenue experienced major roof leaks during storms in January 2009; and
WHEREAS, both roofs need to be replaced during the 2009 construction season to prevent
structural damage to the buildings; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2009, the Village advertised in the Morton Grove Champion
newspaper requesting sealed bids for replacing the north entry roof at Flickinger Center, 6101
Capulina Avenue, and the administration roof at Fire Station 4, 6250 Lincoln Avenue based upon
specifications contained in bidding document 24- 1- (2009); and
WHEREAS bid packets were mailed to 11 roofing contractors, and five contractors
submitted sealed bids with the following results:
DCG Roofing Solutions, Inc $101,800.00
Des Plaines, IL
LaPorte Roofing Co. $103,420.00
East Dundee, IL
L. Marshall Roofing, Inc. $126,160.00
Glenview, IL
Knickerbocker Roofing, Inc. $129,220.00
Harvey, IL
Bennett & Brosseau Roofing, Inc. $143,900.00
Romeoville, IL
; and
WHEREAS, after a thorough review of the five bid packets it has been determined the
lowest qualified bidder able to meet the specifications in the bid documents is DCG Roofing
Solutions, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, funds for the north entry roof are appropriated in account 028024 - 554110,
Building and Inspectional Services — Municipal Building Maintenance, Building Maintenance; and
funds are available for the Fire Station 4 roof in account 028024 - 571030, Building and Inspectional
Services- Municipal Building Maintenance, Capital Improvements to Buildings.
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 Village Administrator or his /her designee is hereby authorized to execute
a purchase order with DCG Roofing Solutions, Inc., 1285 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, for
the amount of $101,800.00 to replace the north entry roof at 6101 Capulina Avenue and the
administration area roof at Fire Station 4 based upon their June 19, 2009, bid and Village bid
documents 24 -1- (2009).
SECTION 3: The Village Administrator and Building Commissioner are authorized to take
all steps necessary to implement and manage this contract.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED this 13`x' day of July 2009.
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED by me this 13th day of July 2009.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office
This 14`h day of July 2009
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Le2islative Summary
Resolution 09 -39
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH VITAL HEATING AND COOLING
TO INSTALL VEHICLE EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS
AT THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGES, 7830 AND 7840 NAGLE AVENUE
Introduced
July 13, 2009
Objective
To award a contract for the installation of vehicle exhaust ventilation systems in the
Public Works garages at 7830 and 7840 Nagle Avenue
Purpose:
The purpose of the contract is to add automatic controls to the existing ventilation
system in the storage garage (7830 Nagle), to install a complete ventilation system
in the main shop /garage (7840 Nagle), and to renovate and add one station to the
exhaust ventilation system used during vehicle repairs.
Background:
The Public Works vehicle storage building (7830 Nagle) was built in 1992 with a
manually operated ventilation system to exhaust vehicle fumes generated when
moving vehicle to and from the building. This contract will add carbon monoxide
and nitrogen dioxide detectors to allow the existing system to operate automatically
when excessive vehicle emissions are present. The main garage has an exhaust
system that was installed in the early 1980s when the building was purchased; the
system is designed to be used by the mechanics during vehicle repair. This system
is to be renovated and one additional work station added. The building currently
lacks a ventilation system to exhaust vehicle emissions created during normal
vehicle movements. Carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide detectors will
automatically operate the exhaust fans that will be installed to insure safe emission
levels within the garage space. Following the Village's public bidding procedure,
staff recommends this contract be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, Vital
Heating and Cooling of Franklin Park, Illinois in the amount of $36,350.
Programs, Departments
Department of Building and Inspectional Services, and Public Works Department.
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
$36,350 - Funds are available in the 2009 budget.
Source of Funds:
General Fund — 028024 - 571030.
Workload Impact:
The Building Department will oversee contract administration and coordination.
Administrator
Approval as presented.
Recommendation:
First Reading:
Not Required
Special Considerations or
None
Requirements:
Administra Reviewed b�
\ \� os F. de, Village Administrator
Reviewed by: — Prepared by:
Teresa Hoffr�iytr iston, Corporation Counsel Ed F
Director
Commissioner
RESOLUTION 09 -39
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
VITAL HEATING AND COOLING
TO INSTALL VEHICLE EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS AT
PUBLIC WORKS GARAGES, 7830 AND 7840 NAGLE AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton. Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is ahome
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 and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2009, the Village advertised in the Morton Grove Champion
newspaper requesting sealed bids for the installation of vehicle exhaust ventilation systems at 7830 and
7840 Nagle Avenue based upon specifications contained in bidding document 24- 2- (2009); and
WHEREAS bid packets were mailed to nine ventilation contractors, and five contractors
submitted sealed bids with the following results:
Vital Heating and Cooling $36,350.00
Franklin Park, IL
Total Comfort Systems, Inc. $54,900.00
Skokie, IL
Amber Mechanical Contractors, Inc $565540.00
Alsip, IL
Stanton Mechanical, Inc. $57,278.00
Elk Grove Village, IL
Westside Mechanical, Inc $62,700.00
Arlington Heights, IL
; and
WHEREAS, after a thorough review of the five bid packets it has been determined the lowest
qualified bidder able to meet the specifications in the bid documents is Vital Heating and Cooling.,
Franklin Park, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, funds for the ventilation systems is appropriated in account 028024 - 571030,
Building and Inspectional Services — Municipal Building Maintenance, Capital Improvements to
Buildings.
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 Village Administrator or his /her designee is hereby authorized to execute a
purchase order with Vital Heating and Cooling, 9241 Parklane Ave, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131, for
the amount of $36,350.00 to install vehicle exhaust systems at the Public Works garages based upon
their June 19, 2009, bid and Village bid documents 24- 2- (2009).
SECTION 3: The Village Administrator and Building Commissioner are authorized to take all
steps necessary to implement and manage this - contract.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED this 13'h day of July, 2009.
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED by me this 13'h day of July. 2009.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office
This 14 "h day of July, 2009
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois