HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-22 AgendaVILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TO BE HELD AT THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4.
5
5.
Approval of Minutes —
Public Hearings
Special Reports
March 22, 2010
Meeting 7 :00 pm
Special Meeting of March 2, 2010
Regular Meeting of March 8, 2010
7. Resident's Comments (agenda items only)
8. President's Report — Administration, Northwest Municipal Conference, Council of Mayors, TIF
Committee, Capital Projects, Real Estate Committee
a. Proclamation — Barth Day — April 22, 2010
b. Board appointments are requested as follows:
Economic Development Commission — 3 year term
9. Clerk's Report — Legal, Cable and Telecommunications Commission
10. Staff Reports
a. Village Administrator
1) Farmers' Market Staff Report and Presentation
2) Miscellaneous Reports and Updates
b. Corporation Counsel
George Alpogianis
11. 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 10 -25 (Introduced March 22, 2010)
Authorizing an Economic Development Agreement between the Village of Morton Grove
and Harlem Dempster Limited Partnership (HDLP)
b. Trustee Gomberg — Finance Department, Community Relations Commission, Finance Advisory
Commission, Northwest Municipal Conference, Condominium Association (Trustee Toth)
1) Resolution 10 -21 (Introduced March 22, 2010)
Authorizing Membership in the Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities Coalition
2) Resolution 10 -20 (Introduced March 22, 2010)
Authorizing the Adoption of the Vantagecare RIIS Employer Investment Program in the
Village
3) Resolution 10 -23 (Introduced march 22, 2010)
Authorizing the Appointment of a Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the
Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
C. 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)
1) Report and Recommendation Concerning a Senior Service Provider
e. Trustee Thill — Public Works, Capital Projects, Traff c Safety Commission, Natural Resource
Commission, Solid Waste Agency ofNorthern Cook County, Advisory Commission on Aging
(Trustee Marcus)
1) Ordinance 10 -07 (Introduced March 8, 2010, Second Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A -1, Entitled "Traffic Schedules" of the Municipal
Code
2) Ordinance 10 -09 (Introduced March 22, 2010, First Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article P, Section 3. Entitled "Time Limit Parking Zones"
of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove
3) Resolution 10 -22 (Introduced March 22, 2010)
Authorizing the Acceptance of the Low Bid and Execution of a Contract with Lyons
Electric Company for the 2010 Maintenance of Street Lighting and Traffic Control Signal
Units Program
11. Reports by Trustees (continued)
£ Trustee Toth — Building Department, Appearance Commission, Capital Projects,
Plan Commission /Zoning Board of Appeals (Trustee Great)
12. Other Business
13. Presentation of Warrants — $403,428.33
14. Resident's Comments
15. Executive Session — Personnel Matters, Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate
16. Ad jonrnment -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.
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25 2010, SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
6101 CAPULINA AVENUE
MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS 60053
Pursuant to proper notice in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the special meeting was called to
order at 5:31 pm by Mayor Daniel J. Staackmam3 who led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance.
Village Administrator Joseph F. Wade called the roll. In attendance were:
Elected Officials: President Daniel Staackmann, Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry Gomberg,
William Grear, Sheldon Marcus, John. Thill, and Maria Toth
Absent: Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos
Village Staff: Village Administrator Joseph F. Wade, Family and Senior Services
Director Jackie Walker O'Keefe, Finance Director /Treasurer Ryan
Horne, and Corporation Counsel Teresa Hoffman Liston
Also Present: None
Mayor Staackmann stated the purpose of this meeting was to discuss personnel, real estate, and
pending litigation, and such topics are appropriate for Executive Sesston.
Trustee Marcus moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel. real estate, and pending
litigation. The motion was seconded by Trustee DiMaria and approved unanimously pursuant to a roll
call vote at 5:32 pm.
At the conclusion of the Executive Session, Trustee Thili moved to adjourn the Special Meeting. The
motion was seconded by Trustee Marcus and approved unanimously pursuant to a voice vote at 6:27
Pal.
Minutes by: Teresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
Special meeting minutes.03 -02 -10
CALL TO ORDER
!. Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:03 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, John Thill,
and Maria
Toth.
(Trustee Marcus was
out of town.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 27, 2010, Trustee DiMaria moved,
seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
b. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 15, 2010, Trustee DiMaria moved,
seconded by Trustee Grear, to accept the Minutes as presented. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
c. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 22, 2010, Trustee DiMaria moved,
seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
d. Regarding the Minutes of the February 22, 2010 Regular Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved,
seconded by Trustee Grear, to accept the Minutes as presented. Trustee Gomberg noted that
there was a misspelling of the SWANCC representative's name throughout the Minutes. His
last name is spelled "Beal ", not "Biel ". (The Minutes will be corrected and resubmitted for
posting on the Village's website.) There was no further discussion. Motion passed
unanimously via voice vote.
IV.
SPECIAL REPORTS
NONE
Minutes of March 8, 2010'. Board Meeting.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
NONE
VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Mayor Staackmann proclaimed March 27, 2010, as "Lights Out America —Earth Hour" in
Morton Grove. He said that Earth Hour is an initiative to turn of the lights in cities around the
world for one hour, starting at 8:30 p.m. local time on March 27`h. This will help demonstrate
that, working together, each of us can make a positive impact on carbon dioxide emissions
and the world's climate. Mayor Staackmann encouraged all residents and businesses to
participate, on a voluntary basis, in Earth Hour by turning off all non - essential lighting from
8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on March 27`h
Mayor Staackmann said that Thursday night is
the "Taste ", and
that
he would defer his
comments to Corporation Counsel Liston, who
is very involved
with
this event.
VIII. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Kalogerakos presented Ordinance 10 -06, Amending Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 8 of
the Municipal Code to Modify the Meeting Agenda.
This is the second reading of this Ordinance.
Clerk Kalogerakos explained that, prior to 2005, the Village Board's agenda included a
consent agenda. The consent agenda includes ordinances and resolutions which are
typically perfunctory or non - controversial in nature. Only one motion and one second is
needed to move to approve or deny all the items contained on the consent agenda. The
Village President or any of the Trustees may remove any item from the consent agenda at
any time prior to a vote being taken. Ordinance 10 -06 would modify the Village Board's
agenda to once again include a consent agenda.
Trustee Thill said he wanted the public to know that all this Ordinance would do is put
"mundane" items under one umbrella, so the Board could take just one vote. He said he felt
that everything the Board passes, however, should be discussed in public, or at least be given
the opportunity to be discussed in public. Mayor Staackmann commented that every item
brought before the Board is discussed and is available for public review. Having a consent
agenda would in no way hinder public access or public discussion. The consent agenda would
only serve to expedite the Board meetings.
Trustee DiMaria moved to approve Ordinance
failed: 0 ayes, 5 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria nay Tr. Gomberg
Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill
10 -06, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion
nay
Tr.
Grear
nav
nav
Tr.
Toth
nay
IX. STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator
Dempster Street Status Report
a. Mr. Wade said that the Board tonight will be voting on the first of "hopefully few" change
orders for Dempster Street, and that this is the first monthly Dempster Street status report.
He asked Public Works Director Andy DeMonte to update the Board and the assemblage
about this $12 million project.
Mr. DeMonte said his first piece of advice is to "stay off of Dempster." He said the contractor
started at Lincoln & Dempster, connected to the 10" and 6" valve there, and is now at Ferris
Avenue. This is Phase 1. They will be going as far east as Austin Avenue. Along the way they
will be installing the new 12" water main down the center of Dempster, connecting hydrants
that need to be connected, connecting individual side streets to the 12" main, and connecting
valves. The valves will stay closed until they can be pressurized, chlorinated, and tested be-
fore being opened back up. Mr. DeMonte said that, somewhere along the line, the contractor
will have to go back and connect individual services. That is another thing can't be done until
after pressurizing, chlorinating, and testing. He said he was not sure if the contractor will go
to Austin and then come back, or if they'll have another crew follow the first after they go a
couple of blocks. He said he's having a meeting with the contractor next week in their trailer.
The meeting is staff only, as there is not really enough room in the trailer for members of the
public. Mr. DeMonte said if anyone needs any information, they should call him.
Trustee Thill asked if "no parking" signs had been posted on Dempster. Mr. DeMonte said
they had been, up to Austin. He said he would estimate that the project is about 5%
completed at this point. He said that he hasn't received a lot of complaints. The few that
came in were about letting traffic flow to the businesses at Ferris and Dempster and Lincoln &
Dempster. Mr. DeMonte added that some night work may happen, especially at McDonald's,
which is open 24 hours. They will have to be shut down at some point, and the Village has
communicated that with McDonalds' management.
On another topic, Mr. DeMonte noted that the north water tower painting project will begin on
Monday, March 15.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Ms. Liston said the Morton Grove Foundation's "Taste" event is this Thursday. She looked
over the assemblage and commented that pretty much everyone in attendance is either a
volunteer or a participant or a reporter (who will cover the event favorably). She thanked
everyone on behalf of the Taste committee, saying that the Taste is a wonderful community
event, entirely put together by volunteers. The event to date has raised over $450,000. It's
money from Morton Grove residents that goes back to needy people in the Village or in the
area. There is no paid staff; sponsors donate; restaurants donate; the firefighters have some
fabulous raffles; and the volunteers not only work the event, they also buy raffle tickets.
Ms. Liston reiterated her thanks to all.
X.
A.
91
TRUSTEES'REPORTS
Trustee DiMaria:
Minutes of Mamh 8, 2010. Hoard Meeting
Trustee DiMaria had no formal report, but announced that, in support of the soon -to -open
Morton Grove Farmers' Market, every Wednesday in March from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., if
anyone eats at Kappy's, they have pledged to donate a percentage of the receipts to the
Farmers' Market. He said he hoped everyone would support the Farmers' Market by eating
out at Kappy's on any Wednesday in March.
Trustee Gombepa
Trustee Gomberg presented for a first reading Ordinance 10 -08, Amending Title 51
Chapter 3, Section 3 of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code Entitled "License
Fees."
He explained that, as part of the 2010 budget process, the Board had recommended various
vehicle license fees be raised. Specifically, raising the basic motor vehicle license fee from
$30 to $55, the discounted vehicle fee for seniors over the age of 65 to $25, the fee for an-
tique motor vehicles (over 25 years old) to $40, and increasing the license fee for larger trucks
as well.
Trustee Gomberg said
that these increases
will provide the Village an
estimated $433,255 in
revenue. He said that,
since vehicle license
mailings will be going out
around
March 15, 2010,
the Finance Department
has requested that
this ordinance be passed
tonight.
Trustee Gom-
berg therefore moved to waive the second reading of Ordinance 10 -08, Trustee DiMaria
seconded the motion.
Motion passed: 4 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria aye
Tr. Gomberg
aye Tr.
Grear
nay
Tr. Marcus absent
Tr. Thill
aye Tr.
Toth
aye
Trustee Gomberg then moved to approve Ordinance 10 -08, seconded by Trustee Toth.
Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg acre Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill ave Tr. Toth acre
Trustee Gomberg reminded the assemblage to tune in to Channel 6 for an informative panel
discussion regarding the 2010 Census. Many questions are addressed during the program,
which was done with the assistance of the Community Relations Commission.
C. Trustee Grear:
Trustee Grear had no report but echoed Trustee DiMaria's remarks about Kappy's efforts to
support the Farmers' Market.
Minutes of March 8, 2010 Board Meeting
X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
D. Trustee Marcus:
In the absence of Trustee Marcus, Trustee Gomberg presented Ordinance 10 -05, An
Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Title 5 Including 5 -1 -5, Entitled "Compliance
Citations," 5 -3 -2 Entitled "Vehicle License Requirements," 5-4 -19 Entitled "Violations
Suitable for Enforcement by Compliance Citations," and 5 -8-4 Entitled "Prohibited
Equipment or Condition."
This is the second reading of this ordinance.
Trustee Gomberg explained that this ordinance updates various sections of Title 5 of the
Village's Municipal Code to bring them into conformity with contemporary police operations,
to prohibit vehicles with expired state registrations from parking on public rights -of -way, and
to prohibit vehicles from having tinted or darkened windshields and front windows.
Trustee Gomberg moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to approve Ordinance 10 -05. Motion
passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye
Trustee Thill
Trustee Thill presented Resolution 10 -19, Authorization to Execute Change Order No. 2
With De Meo Brothers, Inc., For the Dempster Street Water Main Improvements.
Trustee Thill explained that the Village has a set contract for the water main work being done
on Dempster. He said that, of the first four valves the contractor uncovered, three were leaking
badly and were faulty. Rather than take chances on the remainder of the valves, the Village
will replace all 19 valves, which will cost $107,000.
Trustee Thill moved to approve Resolution 10 -19, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed:
5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg
aye
Tr. Grear
aye
Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill
aye
Tr. Toth
a rye
Trustee Thill then presented Ordinance 10 -03, Amending
Title 5, Chapter 13,
Article F,
Section 2 Entitled "No Parking During
Certain Hours"
and Title 5, Chapter
13, Article F,
Section 4 Entitled "Restricted Parking
Streets" of the
Municipal Code of the
Village of
Morton Grove.
This is the second
reading of this Ordinance, which was
introduced at the
Board Meeting on
January 11, 2010,
and subsequently remanded back to
the Traffic Safety
Commission.
Trustee Thill noted that the Traffic Safety Commission considered this matter at their February
4, 2010 regular meeting and again at a special meeting on February 18th. They recommend
that the Village restrict parking on the south side of Henning Ct. between Narragansett and
Ferris and that said area require a Zone 5 or Zone 11 special parking permit, to be determined
by the Village's administration.
Minutes of March % 2010Board Meeting:
X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
E. Trustee Thill: (cont'd.)
Staff supports the recommendation and notes that Zone 5 special permit parking restrictions
exist on the abutting east side of Ferris Avenue, so requiring Zone 5 special parking on the
south side of Henning Ct. Is recommended.
Trustee Thill moved to adopt Ordinance 10 -03, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed:
5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria acre Tr. Gomberg acre Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye
3• Trustee Thill introduced for a first reading Ordinance 10 -07, Amending Title 5, Chapter 13,
Article A -1, Entitled "Traffic Schedules" of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton
Grove.
Trustee Thill explained that the Traffic Safety Commission heard and subsequently
recommended approval of a request for stop signs at the intersection of Henning Ct. and
Narragansett Avenue. The recommendation conforms to the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle
Code and Illinois Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
There was no further discussion on Ordinance 10 -07.
F. Trustee Toth:
Trustee Toth had no formal report, but reminded the assemblage that the Morton Grove
Foundation would host its annual "Taste" event on March 11, 2010, at the White Eagle,
6845 Milwaukee Avenue, in Niles, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $30 in
advance and $40 at the door. The event will feature cuisine from many area restaurants as
well as the Village's own firefighters. Tickets are available at Village Hall, Century 21 Marinc
Realtors, and Inland Bank,
Trustee Toth also reminded everyone that the Community Relations Commission had
extended its deadline for submissions for its "Most Memorable Morton Grove Moment"
essay project to March 31, 2010. Detailed information and essay forms for submissions
can be obtained at Village Hall, the Library, the Civic Center, and Prairie View Center.
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
XII. WARRANTS
Trustee Gomberg
presented the Warrant Register for March
8,
2010 in
the amount of
$395,229.54. He
moved to accept the Warrants, seconded
by
Trustee
Toth.
Minutes of March 8, 2010 Board Meeting.
XII. WARRANTS (continued)
Trustee Thill had several questions:
a. On page 4, there are several checks payable to Commonwealth Edison; two are for $300.
He noted that these were payments made on behalf of residents who couldn't afford to pay
their electric bill. He wondered if these were bills for a single month of service or if they were
cumulative. Finance Director Ryan Horne answered that they were cumulative.
b. Also on page 4, Trustee Thill wondered about a check payable to CVS Corporation for
$10,800. He knew it was for the Village's revenue - sharing agreement with them, and
wondered if this was the last payment. Mr. Horne said it is not the last payment; the
agreement calls for the Village to pay CVS either $250,000 or for 14 years, whichever
comes first. To date, the Village has paid them approximately $120,000. There is about
5 more years left on the agreement.
c. On page 6, Trustee Thill asked about a $2,000 charge for sulphuric acid chlorine color meter,
and wondered why it was being purchased. Mr. DeMonte said it's part of a chemical Public
Works uses in an automatic chlorinator device that reads chlorine residual daily. This is a
year's supply of the chemical for three units; the color meter is part of one of these devices.
d. Trustee Thill wondered
about a charge to High Tech Auto
Glass, Inc. to replace a rear window
in a squad car. Chief Erickson said this
was because of a
broken defroster embedded in the
rear window's glass so
the glass had to
be replaced.
e. Trustee Thill inquired about a charge on page 7 to Valley Safety Inc. for "gas mask fit." Chief
Erickson said this is something mandated by the State. The Police Department needs to have
those masks tested and fitted once a year. He said they are currently working with Chief Friel
to have the Fire Department do the testing and fitting in order to eliminate that expense.
f. Also on page 7, Trustee Thill wondered if a payment of $2,600 to International Piping HVAC
was for maintenance. Building Commissioner Ed Hildebrandt responded that a portion of it is
for maintenance, but approximately $834 is for service repairs not covered by the contract.
g. Trustee Thill inquired about an $845 charge to Premier Bus Lines. He wondered if that was for
a senior trip and if the seniors pay for it. Mr. Horne said that the seniors do pay for it.
There was no further discussion on the Warrants. Upon the vote, the motion passed:
5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear ave
Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill ave Tr. Toth ave
XIII.
a. Barbara Novick. Ms. Novick said she is a 25 -year resident of the Village, currently living in
the Woodlands, and is a member of the Village's Advisory Commission on Aging. She had
questions about a senior event on March 12`h being sponsored by American Legion Post
#134. In their newsletter, they promote the event and say that the funds will go to the
Commission on Aging. As a member of that Commission, Ms. Novick said she had not seen
anything in writing about this until she was given the Legion's newsletter with this article in it.
She pointed out that the Commission does not have a bank account and depends on the
Village to handle whatever expenses it incurs. She wondered if it was even permissible to
give money to a Village Commission.
Minutes of March 8, 2010 Board Meeting
XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued)
Ms. Novick said her understanding is that payments are to be made to the American Legion,
which will then turn the money raised over to the Commission. She was considered because
the Commission is not designed to handle money. She wondered if the Village or the Com-
mission on Aging should be involved in this, and wondered if there were any administrative
costs or fees incurred by the Legion that will be passed along.
Mayor Staackmann said that he, too, was confused. He said the Village and the Legion Post
#134 have an agreement for three members from the Legion and three members from the
Village Board to meet periodically to discuss issues pertinent to either group. That group
convened on February 9`h and the Village asked similar questions, but could not get any
answers or direction about this fundraiser from the Commander. Mayor Staackmann said that
he's been getting calls seeking information about this but does not have information. On
February 25th, the Legion Board met. The chairperson of the Commission on Aging is also the
President of the Legion's Auxiliary, and she doesn't have any information either. He agreed
that the Commission on Aging is not set up to take in money. Mayor Staackmann said this is
a very noble effort of the Legion, but as of right now, no one from the Legion has approached
either himself or Family & Senior Services Director Jackie Walker- O'Keefe to discuss how this
will work.
b. Eric Poders. Mr. Poders said that he has a meeting in Sena Jan Schakowsky's office
tomorrow. This is "appropriations" time and he is going to ask for funds for the senior center
services for 2011. He is also going to talk about Comcast and their service issues. They
basically have a monopoly in the Village. Mr. Poders said it was his understanding that AT &T
U -verse has stopped production. He is going to try to get discounts for seniors on cable
services. He said he would also talk about this with the Commission on Aging at its meeting
tomorrow.
Trustee DiMaria said that he believed U -verse was still being offered in various sections of
town. It's not everywhere in the Village yet, but it's still being rolled out. He added that he
was going to get it himself
XIV. ADJOURNMENT /EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further
business, Trustee Thill moved
to adjourn
the meeting. Trustee Toth
seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously
via voice
vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
PASSED this 22nd day of March, 2010,
Trustee
DiMaria
Trustee
Gomberg
Trustee
Grear
Trustee
Marcus
Trustee
Thill
Trustee
Toth
APPROVED by me this 22nd day of March, 2010.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 23rd day of March, 2010.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
Minutes of March 8, 2010 Board Meeting`
Minutes by Teresa Censer
Resolution 10 -25
AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF
MORTON GROVE AND HARLEM DEMPSTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (HDLP)
Introduced:
March 22, 2010
Synopsis:
An economic development agreement is proposed with Lonore Plaza Shopping Center to
return a portion of the sales tax revenues generated from the new business with the shopping
center.
Purpose:
The owner of Lonore Plaza Shopping Center has approached the Village with a request to
provide financial assistance to attract a new retail tenant. This shopping center has suffered
from a nearly 50% vacancy rate since it's anchor tenant left more than twelve months ago.
Dollar General would like to locate in this modern shopping center. The maximum rent they
can offer to pay is below the minimum rent the owner can accept without compromising the
terns of the commercial mortgage. For more than one year, this space has been vacant. This
vacancy has hurt the other businesses in the shopping center. The Village has collected no
sales tax revenue from this vacant space for more than one year. An economic development
agreement is proposed to return a portion of the sales tax revenues generated from the new
business to the landlord to offset below market rent from this tenant. This creates a net return
from the tenant space that is consistent with the expectations of the commercial lender that
holds the mortgage on the property. The Village would retain 50% of new sales tax revenue
from the new business. The owner has agreed to make improvements to the site to increase its
attractiveness and leas ability. The agreement contains `clawbacks' and other safeguards to
protect the Village's interest in the event that the new business is not successful.
Background:
The current economic climate has placed extreme pressure on many commercial properties.
Retail businesses are hesitant to open new locations while property owners with many
vacancies struggle to remain in good standing with their commercial mortgages.
Programs, Departs
Oversight will be provided by the Finance Department as part of their normal duties.
or Groups Affected:
Fiscal Impact:
This agreement would allow the vacant space to be leased, resulting in approximately $13,000
of new sales tax revenue each year.
Source of Funds:
N/A
Workload Impact:
The Finance Department will perform the management and implementation of this program as
part of their normal work activities.
Admin Recommend:
j Approval as presented.
Second Reading:
( Not required
Special Considerations None
or Requirements:
Respectfully submitted.
Joseph F. Wade, Village Administrator
Prepared be: ` 1 �C��
Bill NeuendorT, Community and Eco'nomu ev Director
Reviewed by _
Teresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
f
AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE AND
HARLEM DEMPSTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (HDLP)
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 committed to quality economic development projects which will
serve to improve the economic base in the community leading to increased business activity,
development of job opportunities, enhanced equalized assessed value of property within the Village,
enhanced revenue which will contribute to the cost of public services, all of which will serve to
improve the health, safety, and general welfare of the businesses and residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village and the nation are experiencing extremely challenging economic times
that are making it extraordinarily difficult to attract retail tenants to shopping centers without
jeopardizing the solvency and viability of the shopping centers; and
WHEREAS, the Lonore Plaza Shopping Center located at 7130 to 7188 Dempster Street has
experienced high levels of vacancy for an extended period despite its convenient location and modern
layout; and
WHEREAS, Harlem Dempster Limited Partnership (HDLP), the owner of the Lonore Plaza
Shopping Center has received a Letter of Intent from Dollar General to open a new 9,000 square foot
retail store in a vacant space in the shopping center; and
WHEREAS, the new retail business is anticipated to generate approximately $26,000 in annual
sales tax revenue for the Village that otherwise would not be created; and
WHEREAS, HDLP has approached the Village seeking financial assistance to bridge a gap
between the maximum lease rate proposed by Dollar General and the minimum lease rate likely to be
acceptable to the mortgage holder of the shopping center; and
WHEREAS, HDLP has pledged to make improvements to the property that are not required by
Village Code to upgrade its attractiveness and leasability; and
WHEREAS, the attraction of a new successful retail business will serve the interests of the
Village residents and will contribute to the overall economic health of the Village; and
WHEREAS, only with the assistance from the Village through an Economic Development
Agreement can HDLP and Dollar General enter into a 5 -year lease and operate a viable retail business
in Morton Grove.
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 making the findings as hereimbove set forth.
SECTION 2: The Village Administrator. Corporation Counsel and Director of Community and
Economic Development are authorized to prepare an Economic Development Agreement with Harlem
Dempster Limited Partnership (HELP), the owner of the Lonore Plaza Shopping Center, based on the
following terms:
1) The Village will enter into an Economic Development Agreement with HDLP to
bridge a gap between the maximum lease /rent proposed by Dollar General, and
minimum lease /rent acceptable to HDLP's lender. The funding source will be the
sales -taxes generated from the new tenant.
2) Up to 50% of the sales taxes received by the Village from this new retail tenant shall
be reimbursed to HDLP for the costs associated with securing Dollar General as a
new tenant.
3) Annual payment shall not exceed $13,000. Total incentive shall not exceed $65,000.
4) A single
annual payment to HDLP
is expected in December of each year
following.
the first
full year of occupancy.
terns.
i. Tenant must comply with sales tax reporting procedures of the Illinois
Department of Revenue.
ii. Payment will be withheld until any past due amount owed to the municipality or
other local taxing agencies are paid in full.
5) HDLP and Dollar General must comply with all applicable provisions of Morton
Grove Municipal Code.
6)
HDLP and Dollar General must enter into a
binding contract
for a period no less
than 60- months with renewal and extension
terns.
7) If Dollar General ceases operations prior to lease termination. HDLP must return
50% of the incentive payments to the Village and any remaining incentive payments
shall not be required.
8) HDLP and their representatives shall make best efforts to attract a new sit -down
restaurant to the site.
9) HDLP shall make site improvements to improve the leasing prospects of the
shopping center. Specific improvements could include but are not limited to:
updated monument signs or improved landscaping.
SECTION 3: The Village President shall be authorized to execute the Economic Development
Agreement that is substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions stated above.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 22nd DAY OF MARCH 2010
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 22nd DAY OF MARCH 2010
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 23rd DAY OF March 2010
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Resolution 10 -21
AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE
PENSION FAIRNESS FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES COALITION
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
March 22, 2010
To authorize the Village to be a participant in the Pension Fairness for
Illinois Communities Coalition.
To recognize the Village's obligation to provide its public safety employees
with a fair pension that reflects their service to the community.
Maintaining and securing pension benefits and public services is a challenge
to municipalities throughout the State. The Village of Morton Grove, like
other communities, is committed to providing public safety employees with a
fair pension that reflects their service to the community; however current and
future pension funding requirements have and will place a financial strain on
the Village and taxpayers. The Village of Morton Grove is committed to
working with all stakeholders to implement fair and long -term changes that
will ensure the sustainability of these pension funds without placing an
overwhelming burden upon the Village's taxpayers or leaving it without the
ability to provide basic services. The Pension Fairness for Illinois
Communities Coalition has been formed to implement fair and long -term
changes to ensure the sustainability of these pension funds without placing
an overwhelming burden upon the Village's taxpayers or leaving it without
the ability to provide basic services.
Administration and Legal Departments
minimal
General funds
The Administration and Legal Departments, will performs the management
and implementation of this program, as part of their normal work activities.
Approval as presented.
NIA
Drone
Respectfully submitted: _ /'�'z
Joseph F( Wade, Village Administrator
4.
Reviewed by:
Teresa I loffinan Liston, Corporation Counsel
RESOLUTION 10 -21
AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE
PENSION FAIRNESS FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES COALITION
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', one of the primary functions of local municipal governments is to ensure public
safety within our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove appreciates the outstanding effort put forth by public
safety employees in protecting their communities; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove also recognizes its obligation to provide its public
safety employees with a fair pension that reflects their service to the community; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly has not determined the cost of providing pension benefits to
public safety employees, such costs currently have placed a great financial strain on communities and
taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, if solutions are not enacted by the General Assembly, other growing pension costs
will place the Village's ability to provide public safety and other municipal services in jeopardy; and
WHEREAS, this problem extends beyond the Village of Morton Grove and affects all
mtmicipalities statewide; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove is committed to working with all stakeholders to
implement fair and long -term changes that will ensure the sustainability of these pension funds without
placing an overwhelming burden upon the Village's taxpayers or leaving it without the ability to
provide basic services; and
WHEREAS. the Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities, a coalition of local governments
and other concerned entities, has been formed with a mission of pursuing pension reforms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTIONI: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove
set forth.
SECTION 2: The Corporate Authorities agree to support the mission of the Pension Fairness
for Illinois Communities Coalition and further agrees to become a member of said Coalition; and
SECTION 3: The Village of Morton Grove will actively encourage the participation of local
governments, their representative local government organizations, and other concerned entities
throughout the State of Illinois in the Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities Coalition.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 22n' DAY OF MARCH 2010
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 22nd DAY OF MARCH 2010
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 23`d DAY OF MARCH 2010
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Resolution 10 -20
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE VANTAGECARE RHS EMPLOYER
INVESTMENT PROGRAM IN THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
Introduced:
March 22, 2010
Synopsis:
This resolution will authorize the Village to adopt a ICMA retirement corporation Vantagecare
RHS Employer Investment Program.
Purpose:
The RHS Employer Investment Program will allow the Village the flexibility to invest funds in
a trust for retiree health insurance benefits.
Background:
The Village of Morton Grove is committed to providing certain retiree health insurance benefits
especially for emp�oyees ,h.i:_ ed be- ore January , 200 / . The v d .a e is "!so obligated make a
contribution to a post employment health benefit plan for members of collective bargaining units
who were hired after September 4, 2007. The creation of an RHS Employer Investment
Program and the holding of assets in trust will allow the Village to make contributions in
compliance with its collective bargaining obligations, and will allow the Village to segregate
funds for future retiree health insurance expenses. In the future, the establishment of an RHS
Employer Investment Program may also allow the Village to offer opportunities to employees to
save for retiree health benefits.
Programs, Depts
Legal, Finance, and Administrative Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Not Applicable
Source of Funds:
Not Applicable
Workload Impact:
The management and implementation of the program will be performed by the Finance and
Administrative Departments as part of their normal work activities.
Admin Recommend:
Approval as presented.
Second Reading:
Not required
Special Consider
None
or Requirements:
Respectfully submitted: '
Joseph F ?Wade., Village Administrator
Reviewed by: -- `?
Ryan Horne, mance Director /Treasurer
Prepared by
(_"`-
Teresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
1
RESOLUTION 10 -20
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE VANTAGECARE RHS EMPLOYER
INVESTMENT PROGRAM IN 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 of Morton Grove has employees rendering valuable services; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove has determined that providing opportunities to
current Village employees to save for retiree health benefits, and in certain cases for providing
employees with retiree health benefits serves the interest of the Village by enabling employees to plan
for their health insurance needs during retirement by providing increased flexibility in its personnel
management system and by assisting in the attraction and retention of competent personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove has determined the establishment of the retiree health
savings plan (the Plan) serves the above objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove
set forth.
SECTION 2: The Corporate Authorities hereby authorize the adoption of the Plan in the form
of the ICMA Retirement Corporation's VantageCare RHS Employer Investment Program.
SECTION 3: The assets of the Plan shall be held in trust, with the Village Administrator
serving as trustee for the exclusive benefit of the Plan participants. their survivors and their
beneficiaries.. and the assets of the Plan shall not be diverted to any other purpose prior to the
satisfaction of all liabilities of the Plan. The Village of Morton Grove has executed the Declaration of
Trust of the Village of Morton Grove Integral Part Trust in the form of the model trust made available
by the ICMA Retirement Corporation.
SECTION 4: The Finance Director /Treasurer and/or his designee shall be the coordinator and
contact for the Plan and shall receive necessary reports and notices.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon the date of its adoption,
approval and publication according to law.
PASSED this 22 °d day of MARCH 2010
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grear
Trustee Marcus
Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
APPROVED by me this 22nd day of MARCH 2010
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
this 23rd day of MARCH 2010
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Resolution 10 -23
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Introduced:
March 22, 2010
Synopsis:
To authorize the appointment of a delegate and alternate delegate to the
Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA).
Purpose:
IRMA requires the Village adopt a resolution to designate its representatives
to this Agency.
Background:
The Village is a member of the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
(IRMA). Delegates are needed to represent the Village in IRMA matters.
This resolution designates the Finance Director and the Assistant Finance
Director as Village representatives.
Programs, Departments
Administration and Finance Department.
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Not applicable.
Source of Funds:
i
Not applicable.
Workload Impact:
Participation in IRMA is performed by the Finance Department as part of
their normal work activities.
Administrator
Approval as presented.
Recommendation:
First Reading:
Not required.
Special Considerations or None
Requirements:
Respectfully submitted:
Jose h F. F. dadAdministrator
Prepared by:
Ryap'4orn , Finance Director/Treasurer Teresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
f
RESOLUTION 10 -23
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DELEGATE. AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove adopted the contract and by -laws of the Intergovernmental
Risk Management Agency by ordinance and thereby became a member of said cooperative; and
WHEREAS, said contract provides that member units of local government shall, by majority vote of its
corporate authorities. select one
Intergovernmental Agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE
Finance Director/Treasurer of the
Morton Grove on the Board of Di
March 22. 2010.
.) person to represent that body on the Board of Directors of said
IT RESOLVED by the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois that Ryan Home,
Village ofMorton Grove is hereby appointed to represent the Village of
rectors of said Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency commencing on
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Remy Navarrete, Assistant Finance Director, of the Village of
Morton Grove is hereby selected as the alternative representative to serve if Ryan Horne is unable to cant' out
his aforesaid duties as the representative of the Village of Morton Grove to said Intergovernmental Agency.
ADOPTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois on this 22nd day of March
2010,
PASSED THIS 22nd DAY OF MARCH 2010
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 22 ❑d DAY OF MARCH 2010
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
Tbis 23`d DAY OF MARCH 2010
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 51 CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE A -1, ENTITLED TRAFFIC
SCHEDULES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
Introduced March 8, 2010
Objective To amend Title 5, Chapter 13, Article A - I - entitled "Traffic Schedules" of the
Municipal Code.
Purpose To establish stop control on westbound Henning Court at its intersection with
Narragansett fVt enue
Background and
The Traffic Safety Commission received a request lol stop signs at rt_
intersection of Henning Court and Narragansett Avenue to reduce the
occurrences of cut - through traffic and speeding along Narragansett Avenue,
The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed the request at their meetings held
on December 3, 2009, January 7, 2010 and February 4, 1.010 and
recommended the Village establish stop control on westbound Henning
Court at its intersection with Narragansett Avenue. The reconvnendation
conforms to the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code and Illinois Manual
of Unifoml Traffic Control Devices.
Programs, Departments Public Works. Engineering Division
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact The estimated cost for the new sign is approximately $50.
Source of Funds General Fund- Account No.:025017- 563130.
Workload Impact � The Public Works Department as part of their normal work activities, will install the
sign panels.
Administrator Recommendation Approval as presented.
Second Reading Required; Code Book Change
Special Considerations or N/A
Requirements
!.
Reviewed bv. __
Respectfully submitted. I /.^ c^ �� -- Ctd DeMonte, Director Public Works
Jo: eph 1 . AR'ade, Village Administrator )
Prepared by
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer
Reviewed by: _
Ceresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
ORDINANCE 10 -07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 55 CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE A -I
ENTITLED TRAFFIC SCHEDULES
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 established the Traffic Safety Commission to receive, review,
and present recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees regarding requests or
inquiries on matters involving traffic safety, including requests for installation of traffic control
devices; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission received a request for stop signs at the
intersection of Henning Court and Narragansett Avenue to reduce the occurrence of cut - through
traffic and speeding on Narragansett Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission, at its regularly scheduled meetings on
December 3, 2009, January 7, 2010. and February 4, ?010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Richard T.
Flickinger Municipal Center, considered the above referenced request; and
WHEREAS, notifications of the meetings were sent to residents acrd businesses in the
area: and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission recommends the Village establish stop
control on westbound Henning Court at its intersection with Narragansett Avenue; and
WHEREAS, installing a stop sign on the terminating street of a T- intersection conforms
to the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code and Illinois Manual of Uniforra Traffic Control
Devices; mid
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined in order to protect the public
safety, health and welfare of the citizens of the Village of Morton Grove it is reasonable,
appropriate. and necessary to update and amend Title 5, Chapterl3. Article A. of the Municipal
Code of the Village of Morton Grove as set forth in this Ordinance.
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): Title 5, Chapter I3, Article A -1 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended
to add the following:
Street Direction At Its Intersection With
Henning Court Westbound Narragansett Avenue
SECTION 3: The Director of Public Works and /or his designee is hereby authorized and
directed to take such action necessary to install and maintain the above mentioned signs as
directed by the Village President.
SECTION 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and upon its
passage and approval.
PASSED this 22 "d day of March 2010.
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grear
Trustee Marcus
Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 22 °d DAY OF MARCH 2010
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 23`d DAY OF MARCH 2010
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
ORDINANCE 10 -09
AN ORDINANCE
TO AMEND
TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE
F SECTION 3
ENTITLED "TIME LIMIT
PARKING
ZONES" OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF
MORTON GROVE
Introduced
Objective
Purpose
Background
Programs, Departs
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact
Source of Funds
Workload Impact
Admin Recommend
Second Reading
Special
Considerations or
Requirements
March 22, 2010
To amend
Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F,
Section 3 entitled "Time Limit Parking Zones"
of the Municipal
Code
To rescind parking restrictions on Narragansett Avenue between Henning Court and Dempster Street.
The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed a request to amend parking restrictions on Narragansett Ave.
between Henning Ct. and Dempster Street as well as Henning Ct. between Narragansett Ave. and Ferris
Ave. to discourage on- street parking by train, commuters. As part of staff research into this request, staff
discovered the Municipal Code includes a 90- minute parking restriction between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm on
the west side Narragansett Ave. between Henning and Dempster, but there was no signage to make the
restriction enforceable. Staff discussed with the petitioner, as an interim solution to evaluate the effect on
commuter parking, adding the signage for the restriction on Narragansett Ave. That was acceptable to the
petitioner and the signage was added. However, the businesses were unaware of the restriction ever being
signed and were displeased with the effect on the operation of their businesses. The matter was first
discussed by the Traffic Safety Commission at their December 3, 2009 meeting. Their recommendation
was reviewed by the Village Board at a meeting on January 1 I, 2010, along with a dissenting
recommendation by Village staff. The Village Board the remanded the matter back to the Traffic Safety
Commission. The Traffic Safety Commission reconsidered the matter at their February 4, 2010, meeting
and again at a Special Meeting on February 18, 2010. The petitioner and the Traffic Safety Commission
acknowledged it was not the original intention to include parking restrictions within the business district
and so changes to parking restrictions on Narragansett Ave. were discontinued. The Police Chief then
issued a memorandum dated February 1, 2010, with the approval of the Village Engineer as specified in the
Municipal Code Section 5 -1 -4 to make temporary (traffic) regulations to cover special conditions for not
more than 90 days. The Village then received a petition dated February 22, 2010, with six signatures from
three addresses on Narragansett Ave. requesting the Village remove the parking restrictions and associated
signage on the west side of the 8700 block of Narragansett. Staff therefore advises reverting back to the no
parking signed parking restrictions will not discourage commuter parking, but does not either condone or
oppose the request.
Public Works
NIA
N/A
None.
Approval as presented.
Required — Municipal Code Change
Respectfully submitted: �.<<','- f1�.�'�u'
Iosdp`h F. ade, Village Administrator
Reviewed by:
dy Z�ionte,. Director Public Works
r �=
Prepared by: _. Reviewed by:_
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer Teresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 3 ENTITLED
"TIME LIMIT PARKING ZONES" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF
rivusTOWUSM0 lO SM
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 established the Traffic Safety Commission_ to receive, review, and
present recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees regarding requests or inquiries on
matters involving traffic safety, including requests for installation of traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission received a request to amend parking restrictions on
Narragansett Ave. between Henning Ct. and Dempster Street as well as Henning Ct. between
Narragansett Ave. and Ferris Ave. to discourage on- street parking by train commuters; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission, at its regularly scheduled meetings on December
3, 2009, and February 4, 2010, and at its Special Meeting on February 18, 2010, at 7:30 pm in the
Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center, considered the above referenced request; and
WHEREAS, notifications of the meetings were sent to residents in the area; acid
WHEREAS. the Petitioner stated at the February 18, 2010, meeting it was not the original
intention of the petition to change parking restrictions in the business district; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission made no recommendation on changes to the
parking restriction on Narragansett Avenue, but advised the fronting businesses at the February 18,
2010, meeting to petition the Village Board about this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Village received a petition dated February 22, 2010, containing six signatures
from three addresses on Narragansett Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief issued a memorandum dated February 1, 2010, and approved by
the Village Engineer as specified in the Municipal Code Section 5 -1 -4 to make temporary (traffic)
regulations to cover special conditions for not more than ninety (90) days; and
WHEREAS, Village staff considers the situation with parking to be operating adequately under
the temporary regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees believe the best interest of the Village of Morton
Grove will be served by amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 3 entitled "Time Limit
Parking Zones" of the Municipal Code as set forth herein to rescind parking restrictions on
Narragansett Avenue Henning Court and Dempster Street.
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 heremabove
set forth.
SECTION 2: The following provisions are deleted from the Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter
13, Article F, Section 3 entitled "Time Limit Parking Zones", Subsection B: Ninety Minute Parking:
Street Between Side of Street Date and Time
Narragansett The north right -of -way tine of West Monday through
Avenue Henning Court extended and Friday, 8:00 am to
the centerline of Dempster 5:00 pm.
Street
SECTION 3: The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to remove any
conflicting signs and erect such signs as detailed in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be communicated to residents adjacent to the parking
restrictions via a letter, which shall be received as evidence of the passage and legal publication of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its approval and publication.
PASSED THIS 1211' day ofAPRIL 2010
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 12" DAY OF APRIL 2010
Daniel J. Staaekmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 13'' day of APRIL 2010
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
LcEjslative Summary
Resolution 10 -22
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE LOW BID AND EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
WITH LYONS ELECTRIC COMPANY
FOR 2010 MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTING & TRAFFIC CONTROL
SIGNAL UNITS PROGRAM
Introduced:
March 22, 2010
Synopsis:
To authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Lyons Electric
Company for the 2010 Traffic Control Signal and Street Lighting
Maintenance Program.
Purpose:
To maintain the Village's traffic signals and street lights.
Background:
Each year the Village contracts with an electrical contractor to assist in the
maintenance of street lighting and traffic control signals within the Village.
The Village, in compliance with its bidding procedures, advertised for bids
and three bids were received and publicly opened ranging in price from
$37,995 to $22,795. Lyons Electric company submitted the low bid in the
amount of $22,795.20 and was deemed qualified as it has performed work in
the Village of Morton Grove previously in a satisfactory manner. It is the
recommendation of the Village Engineer, the Board approve a contract with
Lyons Electric Company for the 2010 Street Lighting and Traffic Control.
Signal Maintenance Program.
Programs, Departments
Public Works.
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated contract value for routine maintenance is $22,795.20.
Source of Funds:
Motor Fuel Tax Fund
Workload Impact:
The Public Works Department as part of their normal work activities
performs the management and implementation of this program.
Administrator
Approval as presented.
Recommendation:
First Reading:
March 22, 2010
I
Special Considerations or
None
Requirements:
Respectfully submitted: _rl c + fy . - t e- Reviewed by: L
Joseph F Wade, Village Administrator
Prepared by: _ r Reviewed by:
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer Teresa
dy lie- lonte, Director Public Works
Liston, Corporation Counsel
RESOLUTION 10 -22
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
LYONS ELECTRIC COMPANY
FOR THE
2010 TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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 2010 Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance Program is
necessary for the maintenance of Village traffic signal and street light infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department advertised in the February 25, 2010, issue of
the Pioneer Press Newspaper inviting bids on the "2010 Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
Maintenance Program'; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department advertised in the March 4 and March I I,
2010, issue of the Illinois Department of Transportation Notice to Contractors Bulletin inviting
bids to the "2010 Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance Program "; and
WHEREAS, five general contractors were notified of the availability of bidding materials
and five general contractors obtained the bidding materials; and
WHEREAS, three bids were received, publicly opened and read at the Public Works
Facility at 9:00 am on Wednesday March 17, 2010, with the bid results as follows:
; and
Contractor
Total
Lyons Electric Company $22,795.20
H & H Electric Company $33,359.00
Meade Electric Company $37,995.00
WHEREAS, Motor Fuel Tax Funds will be used to perform the necessary work; and
WHEREAS, funding for the above work is included in the adopted Village of Morton
Groves 2010 Budget in Account Number 035060- 554170; and
WHEREAS, the lowest qualified bidder has performed work for the Village of Morton
Grove in a satisfactory manner; and
WHEREAS, the qualifications and availability of the lowest qualified bidder has been
verified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTIONi 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.
for the "2010 'rraffrc Control and
SECTION 2: The Village President of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby authorized
to execute and the Village Clerk
to attest to contract
with the
Lyons Electric Company, 650 East
Elm Avenue, LaGrange, Illinois
60525, based upon
their bid
for the "2010 'rraffrc Control and
Street Lighting Maintenance Program" in amount of $22,795.20.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and upon its passage
and approval.
PASSED THIS 22 °d DAY OF MARCH 2010.
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
DiMaria
Gomberg
Grear
Marcus
Thill
Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 22 "d DAY OF MARCH 1.010
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 23`d day of MARCH 2010
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois