HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-22 AgendaCall to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
3, Roll Call
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Approval of Minutes —
Public hearings
Special Reports
Regular Meeting of November 8, 2010
Special Meeting of November 8, 2010
Special (Budget) Meeting of November 9, 2010
a. Presentation of Fire Department Poster Contest Winners by the Firefighters Association
Residents' Comments (agenda items only)
8. President's Report — Administration, Northwest Municipal Conference, Council ofMayors, TIF
(.ommittee, Capital Projects, Real Estate Committee
a) Proclamation — Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month — December 2010
b) Request for board appointments is requested as follows:
Community Relations Commission Anton Kovacs
Community Relations Commission Marian Thill
Community Relations Commission Samina Hussain
9. Clerk's Report — Legal, Cable and Telecommunications Commission
10. Staff Reports
a. Village Administrator
1) Presentation of 2011 Budget Recommendation
2) Miscellaneous Reports and Updates
b. Corporation Counsel
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)
b. Trustee Gomberg — Finance Department, Community Relations Commission, Finance Advisory
Commission, Northwest Municipal Conference, Condominium Association (Trustee Toth)
1) Ordinance 10 -23 (Introduced November 22, 2010) (First Reading)
Adopting the Budgets for All Corporate Purposes of the Village and the Morton Grove
Library, Cook County, Illinois for the Calendar Year Effective January 1, 2011 and Ending
December 31, 2011
2) Ordinance 10 -24 (Introduced November 22, 2010) (First Reading)
Levying and Assessing Taxes for the Village, Cook County, Illinois for Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2011 and Ending December 31, 2011
3) Ordinance 10 -22 (Introduced November 22, 2010) (First Reading)
Amending Title 7, Chapters 4 Water Regulations, and Chapter 5 Sewer Regulations of the
Municipal Code of the Village Establishing Water and Sewer Rates
C, Trustee Grear — Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, RED Center, NIPSTA,
Police and Fire Commission (Trustee DiMaria)
1) Resolution 10 -81 (Introduced November 22, 2010)
Authorizing the Purchase of Simulation Emergency Training Software and Hardware
Equipment
d. Trustee Marcus — Family and Senior Services Department, Police Department, Environmental
Health, Police and Fire Commission, IT Communications, Chamber of Commerce (Trustee
Gomberg)
1) Ordinance 10 -21 (Introduced November &, 2010) (second reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 9, Section 9 Entitled "Municipal Parking Zones" of the
Municipal Code of the Village
e. 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)
f. Trustee Toth — Building Department, Appearance Commission, Capital Projects,
Plan Commission /Zoning Board of Appeals (Trustee Grear)
12. Other Business
13. Presentation of Warrants — $1,164,227.65
14. Residents' Comments
15. Executive Session— Personnel Matters, Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation. 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 rrreeting, 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 acco nnrodations.
Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. After leading the
assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance, he directed the Village Clerk to call the roll.
11. Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry
Gomberg, Bill Grear, Shel Marcus, John Thill, and Maria Toth.
a. Regarding the Minutes of the October 25, 2010 Regular Meeting, Trustee Toth moved,
seconded by Trustee Grear, 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 October 25, 2010, Trustee DiMaria moved
to accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Grear. There was no discussion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
c• Regarding the Minutes of the Special (Budget) Meeting of October 26, 2010, Trustee DiMaria
moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to accept the Minutes as presented. There was no
discussion. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
d. Regarding the Minutes of the Special (Budget) Meeting of October 27, 2010, Trustee DiMaria
moved to accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Toth. There was no
discussion. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
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1. 2010 Champion and Heritage Trees Presentation
a. Mary Busch, Chairperson of the Natural Resources Commission, and Commissioners David
Conrad and Sharon Erickson, thanked the Board and staff for the opportunity to present these
awards. John Slater, representing the Morton Grove Historical Society, also joined the group.
b. Ms. Busch read the mission statement of the Natural Resources Commission: It was
established to make investigations and recommendations to the Village Board in order to
preserve, conserve, enhance, and protect the environment and the natural resources of the
Village. The Commission also promotes public interest, awareness, and education for the
responsible management of these resources. The Commission hears appeals and requests
for exemptions regarding tree permits and replacement of trees. The Commission also serves
as a liaison between the Village and other governmental, public, and private agencies to
encourage development of programs and management of land that support conservation,
improvement, and enhancement of the environment. This Champion and Heritage Tree
Awards is one such program, and this is the third year the Commission has had this program.
C. Commissioner David Conrad, a graduate of Virginia Tech's School of Forestry, said it was
quite impressive to see the trees on this year's awards list. He noted that there are some
oaks and hickorys that date back 200 or 300 years, because the property owners took pride
in them, cared for them, and looked at them as a resource. He pointed out that trees provide
multiple benefits to homeowners, including reducing the need for air conditioning in the
summer months, filtering out air pollution, trapping carbon emissions, helping to move ground
water, etc. He said he was glad to view the nominated trees and hear the stories around
them,
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Ms. Busch invited Mr. Slater to speak. Mr, Slater said that one of the items in the mission
statement of the Historical Society is "cooperating with other Village organizations." This
project of recognizing trees as an asset is one that the Historical Society is happy to partner
with, and help with the recognition part. The Historical Society also recently partnered with
the Village on the successful "Veterans' History" project, an exhibit that just opened at the
Historical Museum. He thanked curator Mary Busch for all her hard work on this project.
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Commissioner Sharon Erickson then presented the first certificate of award to Gina Howe, for
a shag bark hickory at 6021 Grove Court. The next award was to the Eugene Sutfin family at
8721 School Street for a small grove of burr oak trees. Another award went to the Craig
Stehle family at 9336 for a burr oak tree adjacent to an Indian Marker Tree. Next was an
award for a swamp white oak at 8715 School Street, belonging to Vera Ruehrdanz, Ms. Busch
said that was the tree that Bill Burns, from the Public Works Forestry Division, thought was
the best. Lastly, a king nut hickory tree, nominated by Trustee Thill, located in Linne Woods,
received an award which was accepted by Trustee Thill, who commented that he enjoys
working with the Natural Resources Commission very much.
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Trustee Thill said that most of these award - winning trees were located on the east side of
Morton Grove. The west side of town was developed more recently, within the last 60 years,
and the developers just bulldozed everything. He applauded the Commission for making
people aware of the trees on their property, and their history, noting that "trees are living
things," and by preserving trees, we're preserving our history.
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g. Mayor Staackmann remarked that a vast portion of the west side of town used to be a
nursery. He speculated that some of the trees on the east side of town may have come
from that nursery!
2. Farmers' Market Recognition of GVA of Chicago and Dr. William Goldstein of the Illinois Bone
and Joint Institute
a. Kristina Otte, Rosetta Metz, Laura Frisch, and Trustee Larry Gomberg took part in this
presentation. Ms. Otte first thanked the Village Board and staff for being so supportive of
the first year of the Farmers' Market. She had a plaque to present to GVA of Chicago (the
owners of the site the Farmers' Market is using) expressing the gratitude of the Farmers'
Market to them for their support and sponsorship in allowing them to use the property this
year and next year. Ms. Otte singled out Administrator Joe Wade, the Public Works
Department, and the Fire Department for all their help and support, and especially the EMA
volunteers, who came out every Saturday helping with safety and parking issues. She
thanked all the sponsors of this year's Farmers' Market, all 16 of the vendors, and all of the
patrons. Ms. Otte also thanked the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce, the "umbrella"
organization for the Farmers' Market, and said, without the Chamber, the Farmers' Market
wouldn't be here right now. She said the market had a small —but strong —first year, as
planned. Next year they will be expanding the number of vendors to 25 and increasing the
number of festivals, as those proved quite popular. She said she is looking for ways to get
other local businesses involved. Ms. Otte encouraged people to attend the Farmers' Market
meetings, which are held every second Thursday in the Chamber's office at Village Hall.
b. Trustee Marcus commented that the Farmers' Market was a wonderful s,!ccess due to the
chairmanship of Ms. Otte and her wonderful committee. He said their enthusiasm and great
efforts were quite impressive, and he urged other residents to "get involved" with the Farmers'
Market.
VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
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1. Mayor Staackmann sought concurrence of his appointment of Allan Heinrich to the Economic
Development Commission. Trustee Thill moved to concur, seconded by Trustee DiMaria.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
2. Mayor Staackmann asked residents to be patient with the trucks during leaf pick -up season.
3. Mayor Staackmann noted that he's recently been receiving many calls regarding the Library
and the proposed new library building. He emphasized that the Library is a separate taxing
body with a separate elected Board. The Village Board has no jurisdiction over the Library.
He asked residents who have questions, comments, or concerns, to contact the Library's
Executive Director, Ben Shapiro, or any of the Library Board members.
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VIII.
1. Clerk Kalogerakos noted that any resident who wished to address the Board during residents
comments should fill out a form found in the back of the room and bring it up.
2. Clerk Kalogerakos requested a motion for approval of Executive Session Minutes from March
22, 2010 through October 11, 2010, Trustee Toth so moved, seconded by Trustee Marcus.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg gyre Tr. Grear aye
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill afire Tr. Toth aye
3. Next, Clerk Kalogerakos requested a motion to not release any Executive Session Minutes.
Trustee Thill so moved, seconded by Trustee Marcus. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria aae Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear afire
Tr. Marcus awe Tr. Thill awe Tr. Toth ave
4. Clerk Kalogerakos then requested a motion for the destruction of tapes of Executive Sessions
held prior to April 9, 2010, as authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Trustee DiMaria
so moved, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria afire Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear acre
Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill afe Tr. Toth aye
5. Clerk Kalogerakos had several announcements:
(1) Thanksgiving Day Dinner for cadets from Great Lakes will be held at the Civic Center
on Thanksgiving Day. Support from residents, including monetary support, is greatly
appreciated. Donations can be made to the American Legion Post #134.
(2) The Lions Club is having a fundraiser this Saturday, November 13, at the Civic Center.
For more information, contact Nick Marino at (847) 967 -5500.
(3) Leaf pick -up ends the week of Thanksgiving.
6. Clerk Kalogerakos noted that, earlier today
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IX. STAFF REPORTS
A. Villaqe Administrator
1. Mr. Wade announced that tomorrow evening, a third budget hearing would be held in
the Trustees Conference Room at 6:00 p.m. The General Fund and Water Fund will be
discussed.
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2. Mr. Wade then asked Finance Director Ryan Horne to give a brief presentation on the new
municipal parking lot across from the train station.
Al Mr. Horne said that the 112 -space lot will open on January 1, 2011. For an $800 annual fee
(payable quarterly or annually), people will be guaranteed a parking place with easy access
to the train. The permit is transferrable, so it can be used on any car in the household. This
is an "interim" parking lot which will probably be around for about 7 years. It will serve to
increase the number of available commuter parking spaces. Morton Grove residents will get
first preference. Mr. Horne said that, so far, 23 people have signed up for a parking space in
the new lot. The permits are good for one year and good only at that particular parking lot.
Returned check fees as well as late fees and lost sticker fees will apply.
b. Permits must be displayed in the lower corner of the rear window on the driver's side, near the
"zone" parking sticker, if applicable. The permits will use "window cling" technology, making
them transferrable from one vehicle to another. The permits will be a different color year after
year. The permit form requires that at least one vehicle's information be on file with the
Village. The permit allows the vehicle to be parked in that lot from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
although the deadline for getting vehicles out of that lot is 2:00 a.m. After 5:00 p.m., parking
is free and open to any vehicle. No overnight parking is allowed. Mr. Horne read some
comments that he's already received from residents about this new municipal parking lot.
c. Trustee Thill asked if parking spots would be "assigned ". Mr. Horne said they will not be
assigned or numbered. A resident who has a permit to park there can park anywhere in the
lot. Trustee Thill commented that he would like to see the Village name the parking lot after
former Mayor Dan Scanlon, who is ailing.
d. Trustee Marcus asked if the Village would plow the lot when it snows (yes). He also
wondered if cars would be towed if they were still there after 2:00 a.m. (yes). He said that
he's heard some comments about the cost of parking in this new lot. He said it averages
out to about $3.33 per day, which he felt was an outstanding value, especially since it's a
"guaranteed" parking spot, and even more so when considering the cost of parking downtown.
e. Trustee Gomberg said that he had spoken to a resident who thought that the municipal
parking lot was replacing the existing Metra parking. He wanted to emphasize that this
parking lot is in addition to the existing Metra parking.
f. Mr. Wade said the Village had surveyed other communities' fee structures for a municipal
commuter parking lot and Morton Grove's price is competitive.
3. Next, Mr. Wade asked Public Works Director Andy DeMonte for a status report on the
Dempster, Lincoln, and Ferris construction projects.
a. Mr. DeMonte said, unfortunately, it's very evident that Dempster Street will not be completed
by the end of the year. The water main work was finished early, but the three -week strike put
the roadway improvements part of the project behind schedule. Also contributing to the tag is
the utility companies, notably Nicor and AT &T. Mr. DeMonte said he was meeting with the
contractor tomorrow to figure out how to close the construction work out for the year, and to
see if the utilities can be penalized, since the lack of completion is no fault of the contractor's.
He said that, weather permitting, the contractor will continue to work on Dempster through
mid - December. IDOT's work on the Dempster Street bridge is scheduled to be completed by
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b. As far as the construction work on Lincoln and Ferris Avenues, by the end of November,
that work will be substantially completed. The sidewalks will be wider than they look now.
Mr. DeMonte said the sidewalks will be a minimum of 4 -feet wide with concrete or brick
paving. He noted that there are still some problems with some of the utilities on the southeast
section— Comcast, ComEd, and AT &T still need to relocate their utilities.
c. Trustee Marcus asked if the utilities anticipated getting their work done before the end of the
year. Mr. DeMonte said he was not optimistic about it.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston had no report.
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A. Trustee DiMaria:
Trustee DiMaria had no report.
B. Trustee Gomberq:
rustee Gomberg had no report.
C. Trustee Grear:
Trustee Grear had no formal report, but asked the assemblage to keep Karl in their prayers
as his mother is quite ill. Karl is an EMA volunteer who usually does the taping of the Village
Board meetings.
D. Trustee Marcus:
1. Trustee Marcus presented for a first reading Ordinance 10 -21, Amending Title 5, Chapter 9,
Section 9, Entitled "Municipal Parking Zones" of the Municipal Code of the Village of
Morton Grove.
He explained that this ordinance will update the Village's regulations pertaining to municipal
parking zones, particularly to include the Village's new Lehigh /Chestnut commuter parking lot,
and to impose certain parking regulations for all its municipal parking lots. Trustee Marcus
noted that one of the updates will be to restrict parking in certain municipal parking zones
between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Trustee Thill commented on that. He said that the 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. parking restriction
seems to apply only to the municipal parking lots on Dempster and the new one on Lehigh.
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D. Trustee Marcus:
Trustee Thill said that there's diagonal parking on some of the side streets off of Dempster,
and he would like to see the same parking restriction there, too. He also suggested that
language be added that would include any future municipal parking lots.
Trustee DiMaria asked if verbiage could be included that would point out what's applicable to
"patrons" of the municipal lots, versus "employees" of adjacent or nearby businesses who
might be parking there. Mr. Wade said that could be reviewed with the Police Department,
2. Trustee Marcus noted that he and other members of the Board had participated in the
Veterans Day Parade yesterday. He said it was a wonderful experience for those who were
able to attend, and a beautiful day to pay respects to our Armed Forces. Afterward, he visited
the Historical Museum's new Veterans' History exhibit. Trustee Marcus said it really reflects
who we are and how easily we forget some of the sacrifices of those who came before us.
He commended Mary Busch and the Historical Society. He said the exhibit will be on display
through the end of the year, and encouraged everyone to see it —and bring their children.
E. Trustee Thill
Trustee Thill had no formal report, but echoed Trustee Marcus' comments about the
Veterans' Day events. He said he couldn't have said it better. It was an outstanding affair.
He noted that the American Legion Post #134 had held a dinner dance the night before, to
which the Board had been invited. That, too, was quite enjoyable.
F. Trustee Toth:
Trustee Toth had no report.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
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XI. WARRANTS
Trustee Gomberg presented the Warrant Register for November 8, 2010 in the amount of
$2,449,661.91. He moved to accept the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Toth.
a. Trustee Thill had a question about a check for $4,000 listed on page 3 of the Warrants for
"repairing warning siren in Harrer Park." Fire Chief Tom Friel responded that that is one of
four warning sirens in the Village. It is still operational, but has limited rotation —it wasn't going
in a 360- degree arc as it should be, thus necessitating the repair. Chief Friel pointed out that
the $4,000 is only a partial payment; the total would be somewhere around $10,000.
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Mayor Staackmann clarified that three out of four of the warning sirens were purchased using
State grant funds. Chief Friel confirmed that, adding that the cost to install each siren is about
$22,000.
b. Trustee Thill also had a question about a check for $4,500, listed on page 12, for "street light
repair ". He asked if this was a case where the Village made the repair and then would get
reimbursed from an insurance company. Mr. Horne said yes, it will get reimbursed.
C. Trustee Thill noted a $1,300 check for "street light maintenance ". Mr. Horne said that Lyons
Pinner Electric does general street light maintenance. Mr. DeMonte said the Village has a
contract with them for the general maintenance, but does get charged extra if they have to
come for unscheduled maintenance or repair work.
d. Trustee Thill asked about a check for $2,000 for tires, and another check for $1,500 for tires
(on page 15). He wondered why the Village used two different tire suppliers, and why local
vendors weren't being used. Mr. DeMonte responded that one purchase was through a state
bid program. The other purchase for large recapped tires, which local suppliers can't provide.
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There being no further discussion, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote. Motion passed:
6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. DiMaria ,awe Tr. Gomberg afire Tr. Grear pye
Tr. Marcus aLe Tr. Thill afe Tr. Toth acre
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
a. David Conrad. Mr. Conrad wondered what was going on with the required parking expansion
at the MEC. He said that, in July of 2009, which was a particularly troublesome summer for
the neighborhood, due to late -night noise from the mosque, he requested of Joe Wade that
the additional parking required by the mediation agreement be built. The parking spaces
are required to be built when there are 50 cars or more parked on the streets. Building
Commissioner Ed Hildebrandt wrote a letter in June of 2010 noting that the mediation agree-
ment required that 201 parking spaces were to be constructed initially, with an additional
23 parking spaces "land banked" to be built in the future. Counts of parked vehicles on Friday
afternoons are substantially and consistently exceeding 50 per week. Mr. Conrad said the
Village has the authority to terminate the Special Use Permit if its terms aren't being met. He
felt the MEC should live up to their agreement, but the Village needs to enforce. He noted
that the MEC responded on July 30`h, but their response seems to indicate that they want to
renegotiate this provision of the Special Use Permit. Mr. Conrad said that, according to
Mr. Hildebrandt's counts, there are, on average, 90 cars on the street during the Friday
afternoon services. He said he would like to see something happen.
Mayor Staackmann said the Village would have a response for Mr. Conrad by the end of the
week.
b. Laura Frisch, 5830 Crain, Ms. Frisch wanted to invite the assemblage to a "night out on
Dempster" on Tuesday, November 30, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This is being sponsored by
the friends of the Niles Township Food Pantry. Food will be donated by various eateries, and
15% of the sales will go to the Food Pantry. It's a chance to "give back" during the holiday
season. She hoped everyone would come out for this event.
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c. Trustee DiMaria asked for everyone to remember former Mayor Dan Scanlon in their prayers;
he is not doing well. He said it's especially appropriate to remember Dan now, with Veterans
Day coming up, because Dan is a decorated war hero who served in the Battle of the Bulge.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT/EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Thill moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Marcus seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
PASSED this 22nd day of November, 2010.
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APPROVED by me this 22nd day of November, 2010.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 23rd day of November, 2010.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
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Pursuant to proper notice in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the special meeting was
called to order at 6:01 pm by Village President Daniel J. Staackmann who led the assemblage in
the pledge of allegiance. In attendance were:
EIected Officials: Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann, and Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry
Gomberg, William Grear, Sheldon Marcus, John Thill, Maria Toth,
and Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos
Absent None
Village Staff. Village Administrator Joseph F. Wade, and Corporation Counsel
Teresa Hoffman Liston
Also Present: None
Mayor Staackmann stated the purpose of the meeting was to discuss pending litigation, personnel
issues, labor negotiations, and the sale of Village owned real estate property, all of which are
appropriate for Executive Session,
Trustee Marcus then moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation,
personnel issues, labor negotiations, and the sale of Village owned real estate property. The
motion was seconded by Trustee Thill and approved unanimously pursuant to a roll call vote at
6:03 pm.
At the conclusion of the Executive Session, Trustee DiMaria moved to adjourn the Special
Meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Thill and approved unanimously pursuant to a
voice vote at 6:24 pm.
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MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 912010, SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUDGET WORKSHOP
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 6:00 pm by Village President Daniel J. Staackmann who led the assemblage in the
pledge of allegiance. In attendance were:
Elected Officials: Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann, and Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry
Gomberg, William Grear, Sheldon Marcus, John Thill, Maria Toth,
and Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos
Absent None
Village Staff: Village Administrator Joseph F. Wade, Corporation Counsel Teresa
Hoffman Liston, Community and Economic Development Director
John D. Said, Deputy Police Chief Brian Fennelly, Public Works
Director Andy DeMonte, Deputy Public Works Director Joe Dahm,
Family and Senior Services Director Jackie Walker- O'Keefe,
Building Commissioner Ed Hildebrandt, Final-ice Director I? van
Horne, Fire Prevention Director Bill Porter
Also Present: Numerous members of the public and media
Mr. Wade noted this was the Village's third Budget Workshop for this year. Much of the
information presented at this meeting had already been presented to the Board but would be
reviewed at this time, especially the budget information regarding the Village's Water /Sewer Fund.
Mr. Horne then gave a PowerPoint presentation. He reiterated the 2011 budget objectives were a
balanced budget, longer term sustainability, and to meet internal and external expectations of the
Village. He noted property taxes paid by Village residents included much more than taxes received
by the Village. The percentage of the real estate tax bill which actually goes to the Village depends
on where the property is located. Tax bills differ depending on the elementary and high school
districts; only 12% to 15% of the total property tax bill is paid to the Village of Morton Grove.
Mr. Horne then reviewed the Village's tax levy. The levies for 2008 and 2009 which were collected
in 2009 and 2010 respectively had no increase. Village staff is proposing a 3.5% increase in the
proposed 2010 levy which will be paid in 2011. Mr. Horne then noted the bulk of the increased
property taxes would be used to pay for public safety pensions. The proposed levy did provide for a
$210,000 increase for debt service, which was attributed to General Obligation Bond series 2010A
and 2010B. Mr. Horne also noted the Village's debt service expenses had risen in 2010 from a
projected $1.5 million to $1.7 million, in pail because of the issuance of the 2010 General
Obligation Bonds, The 2011 budget amount for debt service was projected at $1.9 million. Mr.
Horne reported every one percentage increase in the Village's tax levy would provide an additional
$96,492 of increased revenue to the Village. Mr. Horne then stated if the Village were to pass a
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3.5% tax levy, the 2011 Budget would project a very small ($13,000) surplus. This would be the
first balanced budget since 2007. Mr. Horne also noted fund balances would be maintained at
approximately 24 %. The impact on the increased tax levy would be approximately $10 per year for
$100,000 of fair market value of residential property. For example, a 3.5% levy increase for a
residential property with a value of $300,000, would equate to $30 per year. If the Village were to
pass a 4% levy, a home with a $300,000 market value would pay approximately $34 per year.
Mr. Horne then provided a brief introduction of the Village's water /sewer accounts. These are
proprietary funds classified as Enterprise Funds. Services are provided on a cost recovery basis.
No part of the Village's property taxes, sales taxes, or other sources of revenue are used for this
fund. The fund relies solely on revenue received by water customers. Mr. Home noted the
Water /Sewer Fund revenues were estimated to increase by approximately $4.8 million in 2011
when compared to the estimated revenue for 2010. The largest source of this increase is the use of
the 2010 General Obligation Bond Proceeds. The remaining increase of $620,000 is due to the City
of Chicago automatic water increases. The expenses for the Water /Sewer Fund — Water
Department, were expected to increase by $564,448 to a total expense of $872,393 due in part to an
activity relating to the 2010 General Obligation Bonds. The Sewer Department Fund was expected
to decrease by $190,884 to a total expenditure of $702,311 due to personnel cost allocations and a
reduction in principal and interest costs since the IEPA loan and the Vactor truck loan were paid off
in 2010. The Administration Fund was expected to increase by $303,812 to a total of $990,250.
This increased cost was due in part to personnel cost reallocation, increased contractual services
regarding the new flood control program and increased payments to MERF. In summary, the
Water /Sewer Fund totals were expected to increase by $4,000,316 to a total expense of $10,502,784
with expenses exceeding revenues by $634,037. Bond proceeds are included as a source of funds
and offset the cost of the bond projects. The resulting deficit is therefore "operational in nature ".
On January 1, 2010, the Water /Sewer Unrestricted Fund balance was $2,988,850. By December 31,
2010, the unrestricted fund balance was expected to be $1,683,014. By December 31, 2011, the
unrestricted fund balance was expected to be $1,047,977. Mr. Horne noted this fund balance was
misleading because it includes hard assets which cannot be readily purchased or sold. Mr. Horne
stated a fund cash flow analysis is more informative. Mr. Horne noted the fiscal year 2004 cash
flow showed a net decrease in cash of $4,790. In 2005, the cash flow had a net increase in the
amount of $646,455. In 2006, the cash flow showed an increase of $437,623. In 2007, the fund had
a positive cash flow in the amount of $100,097. In 2008, the fund showed a decreased cash flow of
$300,721. In 2009, the fund showed a decreased cash flow of $394,910. It is estimated in 2010. the
fund will show a decrease in cash flow in the amount of $1,196,517. Cash and cash equivalents for
the years ending 2007, 2008 and 2009 were $1,354,624, $1,053,903 and $658,993, respectively.
The 2010 and 2011 ending balances for cash and cash equivalents are currently estimated to be
deficits of ($537,524) and ($914,561), respectively.
Assistant Public Works Director Joe Dahm then reviewed the proposed enterprise maintenance,
repair and replacement projects, and capital projects for 2011. Mr. Wade noted these projects
should be taken into consideration with substantially completed 2010 projects which included the
painting of the north water tower, replacement of the 100 year old water main along Dempster
Street at a cost of $1.8 million, and the major repair work to the Waukegan Road /Emerson water
main at a cost of approximately $500,000. Mr. Dahm noted in 2011 projects would include
replacement of water mains on New England and Carol Avenues, replacing aging fire hydrants,
replacing all water meters with fixed based antennas, replacing a 20" feeder main, and replacing
water main river crossings. The south water tower was also expected to be replaced.
Mr. Horne then reviewed the Municipal and Financial Service Group analysis of the Village's
Enterprise Fund. He noted the Village authorized the study pursuant to Resolution 07 -31. The
study was completed in March 2008 and its findings, based on projected water sales at the current
rate revenues, would be roughly 49% less than required cash revenues in fiscal year 2009 with
subsequent significant shortfalls annually thereafter. The study also found the Village has a
significant amount of water and sewer infrastructure that has exceeded its useful Iife. The Village's
senior citizen water discount cost the Village approximately $190,000 per year, and the Village
does not charge new customers a capital connection fee to buying into water and sewer systems.
The study recommended the Village increase its water and sewer costs over the next five years and
make significant investment in its water and sewer systems over the next ten to twenty years. This
study also recommended the Village eliminate the senior discount program and impose a capital
connection fee. The study also recommended the Village establish two reserve accounts, an
operating and maintenance account and a repair, renewal, and rehabilitation reserve account. The
operating and maintenance reserve account should include 90 days of operating and expenses, and
the repair, renewal, and rehabilitation account should be based on the useful life of the water /sewer
systems. The study recommended the Village invest $1 million annually in its water distribution
system and $500,000 annually in its sewer system. The study also recommended the Village move
forward with proposed increases to its water rates, and adopt a capacity fee for water and sewer
totaling $558 for a 5l8" meter connection. Based on this study, Village staff recommends a 3%
increase in water and sewer rates, an adoption of a meter replacement fee, the elimination of the
senior discount fee, and the adoption of a capacity fee for new services.
Mr. Horne then introduced the chairperson of the Village's Finance Advisory Commission Doug
Steinman. Mr. Steinman stated the Finance Advisory Commission had reviewed all aspects of the
Village's finances but it viewed the Water Fund as a glaring, immediate need. If operational funds
are not increased, there will be a need to sell bonds which in addition to requiring increased fees to
pay the bonds, the taxpayers would also have to pay debt service on the bonds. In answering a
question from Mayor Staackmann, Mr. Horne stated negative balances in the Water Fund would not
be favorable to future bond ratings. Mr. Steinman stated his committee recommended phasing out
the senior water discount over a five year period. He stated the committee felt eliminating the
discount entirely and immediately would be perceived as unfair. Trustee DiMaria stated currently
water discounts are granted to certain seniors who do not need it. He believes all discounts should
be need based. Mayor Staackmann stated Morton Grove is the only community in our area that
offers water discounts. Crystal Lake and Palatine offer discounts much lower than the Village. He
stated it was the Village's job to be fair to all residents and the Village has a dire need for funds at
this point.
Public Works Director Andy DeMonte asked the Board to remember no part of Village's taxes goes
to the Water Fund. It is difficult to make cuts in this essential service and currently the senior water
rate discount creates a critical deficit. It is essential to the health and safety of the Village the water
system be maintained.
There being no further discussion, Trustee Thill moved to adjourn to Executive Session, to discuss
pending litigation, personnel issues, and potential sale of real estate. The motion was seconded by
Trustee Gomberg and approved unanimously pursuant to a voice vote at 7:13 pm.
At the conclusion of the Executive Session, Trustee DiMaria moved to adjourn the special meeting.
The motion was seconded by Trustee Marcus and approved unanimously pursuant to a voice vote at
7:43 pm.
Minutes by: Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Special meeting minutes. 11 -09 -10
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The Fire Department's Director of Fire Prevention, Captain William P. Porter recently conducted the
EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL POSTER CONTEST, in conjunction with the Morton Grove Fire Department
and the Firefighter's Association of Morton Grove. All the schools in the Village of Morton Grove were
invited to participate in the program. A list of contest rules for the posters and a date the posters were to
be turned in by was given to each school.
This year, the theme was any fire safety topic the student wanted to choose. The posters were judged on
the following criteria.
1. The fire safety message is correct.
2. The message is clear.
3. And, the quality of the artwork of the poster.
The Firefighter's Association of Morton Grove sponsored the awards for the program. A plaque with a
digitized photo of their winning poster and a Special Coin are given for the winning poster in each grade
classification. In addition, plaques are awarded to the student with the overall winning poster: and tv tie
school that student represents. The following are the 2010 Poster Contest winners.
Fifth Grade
Neel Patel
Mariam Ahmed
Olivia Phillips
Madison Precht
Terrell Tesorero
Farheen Shethwala
Seventh Grade Sara Grosse
Eighth Grade Erin Naumann
Jerusalem Lutheran
MCC Full Time School
Dynes School
Hynes School
Hynes School
MCC Full Time School
** *Overall Winer Renata Epple Jerusalem Lutheran * * *
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WHEREAS, motor vehicle crashes killed 911 people in Illinois during 2009; and
WHEREAS, 319 of those deaths involved a driver impaired by alcohol; and
WHEREAS, the December holiday season is traditionally one of the most deadly
times of the year for impaired driving; and
WHEREAS, for thousands of families across the state and the nation, holidays are a
time to remember loved ones lost; and
WHEREAS, organizations across the state and the nation are joined with the You
.Drink & Drive, You Lose and other campaigns which foster public awareness of the dangers
of impaired driving and anti - impaired driving law enforcement efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove is proud -to partner with the Illinois
Jel)artnlent of Transporta'i"ll's Division vi TraifiC �afetyT a��d of ±ter trafi7� gafety ffro717ts I__
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that effort to make the roads and streets safer.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Daniel J. Staackmann, Mayor of the Village of Morton
Grove, do hereby proclaim the month of December 2010 as
Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month
in the Village and do hereby call upon all citizens, government, agencies, business leaders,
hospitals and health care providers, schools, and public and private institutions to promote
awareness of the impaired driving problem, to support programs and policies to reduce the
incidence of impaired driving, and to promote safer and healthier behaviors regarding the
use of alcohol and other drugs this December holiday season and throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the
seal of the Village of Morton Grove,
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Legislative Summary
Ordinance 10 -23
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGETS FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE AND THE MORTON GROVE LIBRARY,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 20111 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background:
Budget Summary:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special
Considerations or
Requirements:
November 22, 2010
This ordinance formally adopts the Village's 2011 Budget.
The 2011 Budget represents the Corporate Authorities' projections of revenue which are expected to
become available during fiscal year 2011, as well as recommended expenditures for the Village.
The Budget was presented at the October 26, 2010, Village Workshop and discussed and revised
pursuant to three additional meetings including a public hearing to be held on December 13, 2010.
Public notice of the hearing was published in the Pioneer Press newspaper on
2010. The Budget has been available for inspection at the office of the Village Administrator, the
Public Library, and posted on the Village's website since at least November 30, 2010.
Fund Description Budget
General Corporate Fund $23,0951973
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 635,508
Enhanced 911 Telephone System Fund 2601000
Economic Development Fund 352,094
Commuter Parking Lot Fund 1307850
Enterprise Fund (Water /Sewer) 10,502,784
Enterprise Fund (Fire Alarm) 60,000
Enterprise Fund (Municipal Parking) 61500
Enterprise Fund (Solid Waster) 118471487
TIF Fund — Lehigh /Ferris 5$618,658
TIF Fund — Waukegan Road 21114,109
Debt Service Fund 11954,529
CNA Pension Fund 913,000
Firefighters Pension Fund 27339,700
Police Pension Fund 21402,052
Capital Projects Fund 41746,000
Total Budget — Village of Morton Grove $56,9797243
Total Budget — Morton Grove Public Library 2,955 944
Budget Grand Total — Village and Library 59 935,187
Approval as presented.
Required
The budget is required to be passed before December 31, 2010
Respectfully submitted: F �� �/( 6� Reviewed by:
losepW de, V lage Administrator Teresa Ho
Prepared by:
Ryan H�lrne, Finance Director /Treasurer
Liston, Corporation Counsel
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGETS
FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE AND THE MORTON GROVE LIBRARY,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 20111 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011
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, pursuant to Ordinance 97 -53 enacted on the 1 I"' day of November 1997, the
Corporate Authorities of the Village of Morton Grove established by a two - thirds majority vote of the
Village Board then holding office, the budget system, all as authorized pursuant to Statute 65 ILCS
5/8 -2 -9.1 and pursuant to said statute and local ordinance, the Village Administrator of the Village of
Morton Grove has previously prepared and compiled the contents of the 2011 Budget and presented
said Budget in tentative form for consideration by the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, the proposed annual budget has been made conveniently available for public
inspection in the Office of the Village Administrator at least by November 30, 2010, such date being at
least ten (10) days prior to the date of passage of this Ordinance by the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board held a public hearing on the proposed annual budget on the I3`"
day of December 2010, such date being not less than one week after the proposed budget was made
available for inspection; and
WHEREAS, notice of such hearing was given by publication in the Pioneer Press Newspaper
which is a newspaper of general circulation in the Village, at least one week prior to the time of said
hearing; and
WHEREAS the budget documents are too voluminous to attach to this ordinance, but comport
with the budget recapitulation attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
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: The annual budget of the Village of Morton Grove, IIlinois for the calendar year
beginning January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2011, pursuant to the official budget documents
currently kept in the Office of the Village Administrator shall be and is hereby adopted.
SECTION 3: The Annual Budget of the Morton Grove Public Library for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2011, is attached hereto as Exhibit `B" shall be
and is hereby adopted
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law.
PASSED this 13`x' day of December 2010,
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grear
Trustee Marcus,
Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
APPROVED by me this 13"' day of December 2010.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office
this 14 "' day of December 20101
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
EXHIBIT "A"
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE AND MORTON GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BUDGET ORDINANCE 10 -23
CALENDAR YEAR JANUARY I, 2011 TO DECEMBER 31,201. 1
Fund Description Budget
General Corporate Fund $23,095,973
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 635,508
Enhanced 911 Telephone System Fund 260,000
Economic Development Fund 352,094
Commuter Parking Lot Fund 130,850
Enterprise Fund (Water /Sewer) 10,502,784
Enterprise Fund (Fire Alarm) 60,000
Enterprise Fund (Municipal Parking) 6,500
Enterprise Fund (Solid Waster) 1,847,487
TIF Fund — Lehigh/Ferris 5,618,658
TIF Fund — Waukegan Road 2,114,109
Debt Service Fund 1,954,529
CNA Pension Fund 913,000
Firefighters Pension Fund 2,3391700
Police Pension Fund 2,402,052
Capital Projects Fund 4,746,000
Total Budget — Village of Morton Grove $56,979,243
Total Budget — Morton Grove Public Library 2,9551944
Budget Grand Total — Village and Library 59 935 187
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ORDINANCE 10 -24
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING TAXES FOR THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2011 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011
Introduced:
Synopsis
Purpose:
Background:
Summary of Appropriations
to be levied and Assessed:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Respectfully submitted
Reviewed by:
November 22, 2010
This ordinance sets the levy for property taxes for tax year 2010 which are collected in 201 1.
This ordinance must be adopted and filed with the Cook County Clerk in order to levy property taxes
within the Village of Morton Grove.
Pursuant to Ordinance 10 -23, the Village Board of Trustees passed the 201 1 Budget for the Village of
Morton Grove and the Morton Grove Public Library. Said budget calls for expenditures in the amount
of $59,935,187. The amount necessary to be levied for 2010 property taxes in the arnount of
$1 1,210,486. By law the Village is required to levy an additional $9,654,711 for debt service
payments authorized by general obligation notes and bonds for a total levy before abatement in the
amount of $20,865,197. However, the Village Board intends to adopt Resolutions which will
immediately abate $8,453,851 from the levy resulting in the net levy as intended by the Corporate
Authorities in the amount of $12,41 1,346.
Fund
Corporate
IMRF
C.N.A.
Capital Improvements
Police Pension
Fire Pension
Subtotal
Debt Service
Bonds
N otes
Total Debt Service
Total Village Tax Levy
Library
COMBINED TOTAL LEVY
Approval as presented.
Required
Tax Levy Net
;quirements Abatements 2010 L
$4,392,477
$0
$4,392,477
189,775
0
189,775
2971989
0
.297,989
10000
0
10 000
1,657,571
0
1,657,571
1,844,192
0
1.844.192
$85482,004
$0
$8,4821004
$5,642,313 ($4,9W978) $681,335
4,012,398 (3.492,873) 519.525
$9,654.711 (W4531851) 851) S 1,200,860
S18,136,714 ($8 453 851) S9,682,864
$2,728
$0 $2.728.482
$20,865,197 ($81453 851) $12,411,346
A certified copy of this resolution must be filed with the Cook County Clerk.
Joseph/W. ad6, Village Administrator
Teresa H,ottO Liston, Corporation Counsel
Prepared by: �J
Rya Horne, Finance Director /Treasurer
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING TAXES
FOR THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2011 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011
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, on December 13, 2010, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village passed
and approved by roll call vote, the annual Appropriation Ordinance 10 -23 of said Village for the fiscal
year beginning January 1, 2011, and ending December 31, 2011, effective from and after January 1,
2011. The Ordinance was duly signed and approved by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village and attested by the Village Clerk; and thereafter it was duly published in pamphlet form by
order of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village have determined it is in the
public interest to levy the following amounts as indicated on said Ordinance for the objects and
purposes hereinafter set forth, pursuant to law and Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the
State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the November:, 2010, Pioneer
Press in the time and form as required by the State Statute; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held at 7:00 pm on Monday, December 13, 2010, in the
Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center where comments were heard and addressed by the Village
Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned Appropriation Ordinance as adopted on December 13, 2010,
provided for a total property tax levy including the total levy for all Debt Service requirements before
abatements of TWENTY MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY -FIVE THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED NINETY -SEVEN DOLLARS ($20,865,197); and
WHEREAS, the Village will subsequently pass additional resolutions abating tax levies relating
to the share provided for by the Village Water /Sewer Fund for EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY -TWO
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY -THREE DOLLARS ($872,393) and from the proceeds
related to the share of the local option sales tax totaling FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($440,000) and the share provided for by the Village Lehigh Ferris Tax Increment
Financing Area Funds for THREE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY -SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED THIRTY -THREE DOLLARS ($3,557,433) and the share provided for by the Village's
Waukegan Road Tax Increment Financing Area Funds for SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY -NINE
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHT DOLLARS ($799,108) and the share provided for by the Debt
Service Fund for SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY -THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY
DOLLARS ($743,740) and an additional TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500)
from General Village Funds accumulated through interest earnings; and
WHEREAS, the result of the above abatements will be to reduce the gross property tax from
the original TWENTY MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY -FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
NINETY -SEVEN DOLLARS ($20,865,197) as indicated in this Ordinance to a net property tax levy of
TWELVE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY -SIX
DOLLARS ($12,411,346), a reduction of EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY -THREE
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY -ONE DOLLARS ($8,453,851).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
pnr r OWS:
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: The total amount of appropriations for alI corporate purposes legally made and to
be collected from the tax levy of the current year is hereby ascertained to be the sum of `TWENTY
MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY -FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY -SEVEN
DOLLARS ($20,865, 197) being the total appropriation heretofore legally made which are to be
collected from the tax levy of the current year.
SECTION 3: The sum of TWENTY MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY -FIVE
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY -SEVEN DOLLARS ($20,865,197) being the total of
appropriations heretofore legally made which are to be collected from the tax levy of the current year of
the Village subject to taxation for the current year, the specific amounts as levied for the various fiends
being included herein being placed in separate columns under the heading "Amount to be Raised by
Tax Levy" which appears over the same, the tax so levied being for fiscal year 2011 of said Village,
and for the said appropriation to be collected from said tax levy, to be applied to Iiquidation of the
appropriations heretofore made by Ordinance No. 10 -23 adopted by roll call vote by the President and
Board of Trustees of said Village at a meeting thereof regularly convened and held on December 13,
2010, and being as follows:
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law.
PASSED this 13t" day of December 2010
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grear
Trustee Marcus
Trustee Thi ll
Trustee Toth
APPROVED by me this 13"' day of December 2010.
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
14"' day of December 2010.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
Ordinance 10 -22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTERS 4, WATER REGULATIONS
AND CHAPTER 5, SEWER REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
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Introduced: November 22, 2010
Synopsis: This ordinance amends Title 7 Chapters 4, Water Regulations and Chapter 5, Sewer Regulations
of the Municipal Code to provide for a series of 3% annual rate increases over a five year period
and to also phase out the discounted water rate programs.
Purpose: To ensure fiscal sustain lity of the Water and Sewer Fund.
Background: In March 2008, the Municipal Financial Service Group provided a report to the Village Board
which made certain findings including ( I ) current water rates produce cash revenues roughly 49%
less than the required cash revenues, and (2) a significant portion of the Village's water and sewer
infrastructure had exceeded its useful life. The report made certain recommendations including:
The Village invest a minimum of $1 million annually in its water distribution system, invest $4.5
million annually in its sewer collection system, the Village eliminate the senior water discount
program, and implement a series of rate increases. The Village's Finance Advisory Coin miss1011
reviewed this report and recommended the Village's water and sewer rates be increased by an
additional 3% for five consecutive years and the senior water discount program be phased out so
the 50% discount provided in 2010 be reduced to 40% in 2011, 30% in 2012, 20% in 2013, and
10% in 2014, and all discounts be eliminated in 2015. Village staff concurs with this
recommendation. This ordinance will amend the Village Code to adopt and implement these
recommendations.
� l en arm el it and X.k . %u a}P.Y . Fund Administration
r rograms, ,,
Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact: This amendment is expected to provide a net increase to the Water Fund revenue of $203,360 in
fiscal year 201 l .
Source of Funds, Not applicable.
Workload Impact. Negligible
Administrator Approval as presented.
Recommendation:
Second Reading: Required, Municipal Code Book Change
Special Considerations None
or Requirements:
J 7 I
Respectfully submitted: ( �1 -6 t Q �. Reviewed by:
Jose F. Wade, Village Administrator Teresa
Prepared by:
Ryan Aorne, 14nAce Director /Treasurer
, Corporation Counsel
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AMENDING TITLE 75 CHAPTERS 4, WATER REGULATIONS
AND CHAPTER 5, SEWER REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
AND ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES
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 maintains and operates infrastructure and systems for the provision of
water and sewer services to residential, commercial and industrial customers within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Village purchases Lake Michigan water from the City of Chicago and resells
said water to its customers; and
WHEREAS, the Village has established a segregated "Enterprise Fund" for all revenues and
expenses relating to the Village's construction, maintenance and operation of its water delivery and
sewer systems within its jurisdiction, and as such, all revenues received by the Village relating to water
and sewer services are held in the Enterprise Fund and used exclusively for said services; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2005, pursuant to Ordinance 05 -53, the Corporate Authorities of
the Village of Morton Grove amended Title 7, Section 4 -5 to provide after January 1, 2007, whenever
the City of Chicago, Illinois increases its rate or charges for water sold to the Village of Morton Grove
by the amount equal to or more than 1 % of its current rate or charges, the rate to be charged by the
Village of Morton Grove to its customers for water shall be increased by an equal percentage; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the President of the Village of Morton Grove and the Board of
Trustees this provision remain intact; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2007, pursuant to Resolution 07 -31, the Corporate Authorities of the
Village of Morton Grove executed a professional services agreement with Municipal and Financial
Services Group to perform a Water and Sewer Rate Study to ensure the Village's water and sewer rates
are recovering the cost of these enterprises; and
WHEREAS, the conclusion and recommendation from Municipal Financial Services were
provided to the Village Board in a report dated March 2008; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Financial Services found (1) current rates would produce cash revenues
roughly 49% less than the required cash revenue in Fiscal Year 2010 with subsequent significant.
shortfalls, (2) the Village has a significant amount of water and sewer infrastructure that has exceeded
its useful life, (3) the rate structures achieve the objectives of equitability distributing costs among the
users of the system, (4) the Village offers a generous senior citizen discount for water service, and (5)
the Village does not charge new customers a capital connection fee for buying into the water and sewer
systems; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Financial Services recommended (1) the Village formally establish an
Operating and Maintenance (O &M) Reserve and a Repair, Renewal and Rehabilitation ( "3R ") Reserve,
(2) the Village invest a minimum of $1.0 million annually in the water distribution system, (3) the
Village invest a minimum of $0.45 million annually in the sewer collection system, (4) the Village
eliminate the senior discounts and charge all residential customers for water and sewer service based
on the quantities used, (5) the Village move forward with the proposed rate increases for 2009, (6) the
Village adopt additional rate increases for the subsequent four years, and (7) the Village adopt capacity
connection fees for new services; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2009, pursuant to Ordinance 09 -09, the Corporate Authorities of the
Village of Morton Grove amended Title 2 of the Municipal Code to add Chapter 18 entitled "Finance
Advisory Commission" with the responsibility to advise the Corporate Authorities regarding long term
strategic financial direction and to identify means to achieve and maintain fiscal siai rimy; an,
WHEREAS, the Finance Advisory Commission reviewed the recommendations contained in
the report from Municipal Financial Services; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Advisory Commission recommended an annual 3% increase in both
the water and sewer rate, for five consecutive years, with the first increase to occur on January 1, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, the Finance Advisory Commission recommended terminating all water discount
programs on December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Advisory Commission recommended any discount currently received
by an eligible senior be phased out so all discounts will be eliminated by January 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board considered the recommendations from the Finance Advisory
Commission on November 19, 2010, during a workshop for the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget; and
WHEREAS, Village Staff proposes the Finance Advisory Commission's recommendations be
adopted by the Village Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, in order to implement these recommendations it is necessary to amend Title 7,
Chapters 4 and 5 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove.
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: That Section 7 -4 -5 entitled Water Rates, Payment, of the Municipal Code of the
Village of Morton Grove is hereby amended to read as follows:
7 -4 -5: WATER RATES, PAYMENT: The Corporate Authorities of the Village of Morton
Grove shall from time -to -time establish by ordinance rates to be charged for water
provided by the Village of Morton Grove to its water customers as follows:
A. Rates for Class A and Class B: Beginning January 1, 2011, the rate to be charged for water
provided by the Village of Morton Grove shall be as follows:
1. Class A: Class A rate which shall be charged to all customers that are regularly provided
water in quantities of less than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) gallons per month
and less than five hundred thousand (500,000) gallons bimonthly. Said rate shall
include a minimum fee for each customer which shall entitle said customer to three
thousand (3,000) gallons of water or fraction thereof without additional cost.
a. A charge of six dollars and six cents ($6.06) per one thousand (1,000) gallons of
water consumed, as shown by the water meter(s).
b. A minimum charge of eighteen dollars eighteen cents ($18.18) per bimonthly
bill shall be made, entitling the customer to use three thousand (3,000) gallons or
fraction thereof.
2. Class B: Class B rate which shall be charged to all customers who are regularly
provided water in quantities in excess of two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) gallons
per month and five hundred thousand (500,000) gallons bimonthly.
a. A charge of six dollars six cents ($6.06) per each one thousand (1,000) gallons
of water consumed each month, which does not exceed in total two hundred fifty
thousand (250,000) gallons as shown by the water meter(s), plus
b. A charge of six dollars seventeen cents ($6.17) per each one thousand (1,000)
gallons of water consumed each month, which is in excess of two hundred fifty
thousand (250,000) gallons which does not exceed in total five hundred
thousand (500,000) gallons, as shown by the water meter(s), plus
C. A charge of six dollars thirty two cents ($6.32) per each one thousand (1,000)
gallons of water consumed each month, which is in excess of five hundred
thousand (500,000) gallons and which does not exceed in total one million
(1,000,000) gallons, as shown by the water meter(s), plus
d. A charge of six dollars sixty cents ($6.60) per each one thousand (1,000) gallons
of water consumed each month, which is in excess of one million (1,000,000)
gallons, and which does not exceed in total two million (2,000,000) gallons as
shown by the water meter(s), plus
e. A charge of six dollars eighty three cents ($6.83) per each one thousand (1,000)
gallons of water consumed each month which is in excess of two million
(2,000,000) gallons as shown by the water meter(s).
3. Water Bills: Water bills shall be due and must be paid by customer within twenty -one
(21) calendar days after the billing date. The billing date shall be the date on which the
Village transmits the bill to the customer either by first class mail, e -mail, or in some
other form determined by the Corporate Authorities.
4. Rate Increases: Annually, whenever the City of Chicago, Illinois, increases its rates or
charges for water sold to the Village of Morton Grove by an amount equal to or more
than one percent (1 %) of its current rate or charges, the rates to be charged by the
Village of Morton Grove to its customers for water shall be automatically increased by a
like percentage. Said rate increase shall become effective upon the effective date of any
rate increase by the City of Chicago.
5. Beginning January 1, 2012, in addition to the rate increases set forth in paragraph 4
above, water rates will increase by an additional 3% per year for the years 2012, 2013,
2014 and 2015.
B. Senior Citizen Resident Water Rates:
1. Enrollment in the Village's Senior Citizen Resident Water Rate Discount Program shall
close on December 31, 2010: Any eligible person enrolled in the program prior to
December 31, 2010, may continue to receive a discount through December 31, 2014,
but that discount shall be phased out as follows: Beginning January 1, 2011, eligible
enrollees shall be entitled to a forty percent (40 %) discount in the charge by the Village
for the water used at such residence for residential purposes to a maximum monthly
consumption of six thousand (6,000) gallons (12,000 gallons for a bimonthly billing
period). Water used in excess of the amount stipulated above shall be billed at the full
water rate charged to residents of the Village as stipulated in subsection A of this
section. Beginning January 1, 2012, the discount shall be reduced to thirty percent
(30 %). Beginning January 1, 2013, the discount shall be reduced to twenty percent
(20 %). Beginning January 1, 2014, the discount shall be reduced to ten percent (10 %).
All discounts will be eliminated January 1, 2015. Eligible enrollees who reside in a
condominium residence whose building is served by a single meter shall be entitled to a
rebate equal to the percentage set forth in this paragraph for water use calculated at the
maximum annual consumption of seventy two thousand (72,000) gallons. The rebate is
to be issued after confirmation of residency and shall be based on the number of months
of residency for that calendar year.
2. In order to remain eligible through December 31, 2014, residents enrolled in the senior
citizen water rate discount program shall, upon request, submit to the Director of
Finance /Treasurer, or his /her designee, proof the enrollee continues property ownership
and residency in the Village of Morton Grove.
3. Eligible residents who enrolled in the senior citizen resident water rate discount
program after December 31, 2001, were and will continue to be required to submit proof
of financial need. The enrollee may remain in the program through December 31, 2014,
so long as, on an annual basis, the resident submits verification from the Cook County
Assessor's Office the resident qualifies for the senior citizen assessment freeze
exemption for the most recent property tax year for the property owned and occupied by
the enrollee; and /or other evidence requested by the Village which the Director of
Finance /Treasurer deems sufficient to prove the enrollee is entitled to the senior citizen
water rate reduction, and the enrollee continues property ownership and residency in the
Village of Morton Grove,
4. If the Village staff determines a senior citizen resident is entitled to reduce water rates,
the resident shall be given a senior citizen certificate number which shall consist of the
letters SC, the last two (2) numbers of the year, a dash, and then consecutive number of
the approved resident certificate number for the senior citizen rate reduction (e.g., no.
SC 73 -1, et seq). Thereafter, the senior citizen resident shall include his current
certificate number on each water bill payment made. (Ord. 73 -5, 1 -30 -1973)
C. Nonpayment: The water supply may be shut off from any premises or location for which a bill
remains unpaid thirty (30) days after it is rendered. When shut off the supply shall not be turned
on except upon payment of all delinquent water charges or provision for payment has been
made which is acceptable to the Village and the payment of the usual fee for tuning on water,
fifty dollars ($50.00), if the turn on was done on a weekday between seven o'clock (7:00) am
and three o'clock (3:00) pm; and seventy -five dollars ($75.00) if the turn on was done after
three o'clock (3:00) pm on weekdays or on any Saturday, Sunday or holiday. (1969 Code
§ 50.120; amd. Ord. 91 -35, 6 -12 -1991; Ord, 98 -10, 4 -15 -1998)
D. Notice of Delinquency, Lien: The owner of any property is deemed responsible for payment of
all water and sewer charges. h1 addition to any other remedies available to the Village,
whenever a water or sewer obligation remains unpaid for more than thirty (30) days, the
Director of Finance /Treasurer may file with the County Recorder of Deeds, a statement of lien
claim. This statement shall contain the legal description of the premises served, the amount of
the unpaid bill and a notice the Village claims a lien for this amount as well as for alI charges
for water served subsequent to the period covered by the Village.
The failure of the Director of Finance to record such lien claim or to mail such notice or the
failure of the owner to receive such notice shall not affect the right to foreclose the lien for
unpaid bills as mentioned herein,
SECTION 3: Section 7 -5 -6 entitled Sewer Rates, Payment of Fees, Paragraph G is hereby
amended to read as follows:
G: Rate Charged: Beginning January It 2011, the rate to be charged foi- sewer service by the
Village shall be as follows:
1. A minimum charge of three dollars ($3.09) per bi- monthly bill for 3,000 gallons of
water sold or any fraction thereof.
2. A charge of one dollar ($1.03) per 1,000 gallons of water sold above or fraction thereof
above 3,000 gallons.
3. Beginning January 1, 2012, in addition to increases pursuant to the above, sewer rates
will increase by an additional 3% per year for the years 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
SECTION 4: The water and sewer rate increases provided for in Sections 2 and 3 of this
Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 20111
SECTION 5: The terms and conditions of this ordinance shall be severable and if any section,
term, provision, or condition is found to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections, terms, provisions, and conditions shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 6: In the event this ordinance or any part thereof is in conflict with any statute,
ordinance, or resolution or part thereof, the amendments in this ordinance shall be controlling and shall
supersede all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions but only to the extent of such conflict. Except as
to code amendments set forth in this ordinance, all chapters and sections of the Morton Grove Village
Code shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval according to law.
PASSED this 13t" day of December 2010
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grear
Trustee Marcus
Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
APPROVED by me this 13"' day of December 2010.
Daniel J. Staaekmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
14`i' day of December 20101
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Leeislative Summary
Resolution 1041
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SIMULATION EMERGENCY TRAINING SOFTWARE &
HARDWARE EQUIPMENT
Introduced$
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background,
Programs, Departments
or giro -ups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations
or Requirements,
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by:
November 22, 2010
To authorize the Village Administrator and/or Fire Chief to execute a contract with
Flame Sim Inc. for purchase of (2) Flame -Sim 4 Mobile Center Units. One to be
placed at the Niles Fire Department and the other to be placed at the Morton Grove
Fire Department.
The purchase is required to provide increased and more diverse training
opportunities to increase the proficiency of members regarding fire response skills.
In May 2010, the fire department received notice a federal Assistance to
Firefighters Grant in the amount of $27,200.00 had been awarded to fund the
purchase of proprietary simulator training software and computer hardware known
as the "Flame -Sim 4 Station Mobile Center ". The AFG "Regional Grant" request
included the Niles Fire Department as a recipient and requires a 20% "match" from
the Villages in the amount of $5,440. Consequently, the Village of Morton Grove,
having already received $21,760 from FEMA, will remit the full 20% match, pay
for the entire project in the amount of $27,200 and subsequently invoice the Village
of Niles for $2,720;
Fire Department.
$2,720 — Matching Morton Grove funds required by grant.
General Fund — 02401.5 - 551150
The management and implementation. of the equipment will be performed by the
Fire Department as part of their normal work activities.
Approval as presented
Not Required
None
lt64 &
.Joseph R/WadevVillage Administrator
Torn Friel, Fire Chief
Reviewed by:
Teresa H
n, Corporation Counsel
r`
n, Corporation Counsel
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AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SIMULATION EMERGENCY TRAINING
SOFTWARE & HARDWARE EQUIPMENT
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, purchase, and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove as a unit of local government authorized to exist
under the terms of the Illinois Compiled Statutes; and
WHEREAS, in May 2009, the Morton Grove Fire Department applied to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program
for funds that would enable the purchase of interactive software and computer equipment which
simulates various fire service emergency scenarios for the purpose of providing increased and varied
training experiences for members of the department; and
WHEREAS, the above application was submitted as a Regional Grant request including the
participation and benefit(s) to the Village of Niles Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, in May 2010, the fire department received notice a federal Assistance to
Firefighters Grant in the amount of $27,200.00 had been awarded to fund the purchase of proprietary
simulator training software and computer hardware known as the "Flame -Sing 4 Station Mobile
Center "; and
WHEREAS, the Flame -Sim 4 software and equipment is exclusively available through a sole
source vendor; and
WHEREAS, the sole source vendor was identified as Flame -Sim Inc. of Hoffman Estates,
Illinois; and.
WHEREAS, conditions of the grant award require a twenty percent (20 %) "match" from the
Villages of Morton Grove and Niles in the total amount of $5,440; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove, having already received $21,760 from FEMA, will
remit the full twenty percent (20'/0) match, pay the entire project amount of $27,200 and subsequently
invoice the Village of Niles for $2,720;
NOW, THERFORE, 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 of Morton Grove is authorized, and the Clerk to attest, to enter into
an agreement with Flame Sim Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Illinois in order to purchase the aforementioned
specified software and equipment in full compliance with the requirements of the awarded grant.
SECTION 3: The Village Administrator and the Fire Chief and their designees are hereby
authorized to take all steps necessary to implement and perform the Village's obligations pursuant to
this agreement, and the grant award, including taking all steps necessary to contract with Flame Sim
Inc. to the ultimate and maximum operational benefits of both departments.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED this 22" d day of November 2010.
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grear
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Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
APPROVED BY ME THIS 22nd DAY OF November 2010
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 23rd DAY OF November 2010
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative SupLi ary
ORDINANCE 10 -21
AMENDING TITLE 51 CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9 ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL PARKING ZONES"
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
Introduced
Objective
Purposc:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Worldoad Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation,
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Administrator Approval
Prepared by:
Teresa
November 8, 2010
To amend Title 5, Chapter 9, Section 9, of the Village Municipal Code entitled
"Municipal Parking Zones."
To update the Village's regulations pertaining to municipal parking zones, particularly to
include the Village's new Lehigh /Chestnut commuter parking lot and to impose certain
parking regulations for all municipal lots.
The Village is continually in the process of reviewing and as necessary updating its
existing municipal ordinances. The provisions of Title 5, Chapter 9, Section 9 entitled
"Municipal Parking Zones" have been reviewed and Village staff proposes this code
section be updated to include the municipal parking facility to be constructed at 8550
Lehigh Avenue, and to restrict parking in certain municipal parking zones between the
hours of 2:00 am and 5:00 am.
Police, Legal, Finance, and Public Works Departments
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Impact for the administration and enforcement of this ordinance will be handled by the
Administrator's office, Legal, Police, and Public Works Departments during their normal
course of duties.
Approval as presented.
November 22, 2010, required — code amendment
None
f' F de, Village Administrator
q
iston, Corporation Counsel
Reviewed by:_
Ryan
Reviewed by:
orh "in ce t easwer
Mark Erickson, Police Chief
ORDINANCE 10 -21
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9 ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL PARKING
ZONES" 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, the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 9, Section 9 entitled "Municipal Parking
Zones" has been reviewed and found to be in need of updating; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance will amend Title 5, Chapter 9, Section 9 to include the new
Village parking facility at 8550 Lehigh, and to establish a plan to modify parking restrictions at
certain municipal parking lots between the hours of 2:00 am and 5:00 am.
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 5, Chapter 9, Section 9 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton
Grove is hereby amended to read as follows:
5 -9 -9: MUNICIPAL PARKING ZONES:
A. Definitions:
MUNICIPAL PARKING An off - street parking area owned or maintained by the
ZONE Village where permitted vehicles may be temporarily parked
free of charge or for the payment of an established fee as
determined by the Village Administrator and posted on the
Village's website.
PARKING METER A mechanical device located upon a public street, sidewalk, or
at a designated Metra commuter parking area, or in a
designated municipal parking zone which device records the
payment of a fee or the deposit of currency, or the use of a fare
card, for which parking privileges may be extended.
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B. Use of Parking Space: It shall be unlawful for any person to park within or otherwise use a
municipal parking zone of the Village of Morton Grove except pursuant to the provisions of
this chapter.
C. Parking Fee Required: No person shall park or cause to park any vehicle in a Metra
commuter parking area, or a municipal parking zone or upon a public street equipped with a
parking meter without paying the established fee.
D. Time Restriction: No vehicle shall be parked in any of the following municipal parking
zones for more than twenty -four (24) hours. No vehicle shall be parked in any of the
following municipal parking zones between the hours of two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and five
o'clock (5:00) A.M.:
5714 Dempster
5821 -5831 Dempster
6055 -6061 Dempster
8550 Lehigh (Lehigh and Chestnut)
Dempster & Meade — north — east (angle)
Dempster & Menard — north — east & west (parallel)
Dempster & Mango — north — east (angle)
Dempster & Mansfield — north — east (angle)
Dempster & Major — south — east & west (angle)
Dempster & New England — north — east & west (angle)
Dempster & Lincoln — south — east (angle)
Dempster & Mason — north — east & west (angle)
Dempster & Austin — no th — east & west (paraiiell)
Dempster & School — south — west (parallel)
Dempster & Fernald — south — east & west (angle)
Lincoln & Fernald — north — east & west (angle)
Lincoln & Callie — north — west (angle)
Waukegan & Emerson — south — west (angle)
Waukegan & Church — west — north & south (angle)
Kirk & Merrimac — south — east & west (angle)
Austin & Lake — south — west
Fernald & Capulina — north - east
Special permission for extended parking in municipal parking zones may be given by the
Chief of Police or his designee. Any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be
considered an unlawful vehicle and shall be subject in addition to any other penalty to
towing pursuant to Chapter 7 of this title.
E. Exemption: Parking shall be allowed in municipal parking zones without the requirement of
a payment of a fee each year on the 4 "' of July and on other days as designated from time -to-
time by the Village Administrator.
F. Vehicles Permitted: Use of municipal parking zones shall be limited to passenger
automobiles, and trucks with a passenger of "B" license plate, and in no event shall a
commercial or freight carrying vehicle, trailer, or a vehicle exceeding eight feet (8') in width
or twenty feet (20') in length including attachments thereto, be parked in a municipal
parking zone.
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G. Placements: Parking meters may be installed in a municipal parking zone as established and
provided for by ordinance.
II. Tampering Prohibited: No person shall deface, injure, tamper with, open or willfully break,
destroy or impair the usefulness of any parking meter installed under the provisions of this
section.
No person shall deposit any slug, device or other substitute for a coin in any parking meter,
or otherwise manipulate, operate, attempt to manipulate or operate in any manner
whatsoever any such parking meter with the intent to park in a parking meter zone without
paying therefore. (Ord. 05 -51, 11- 28 -05; Ord. 09 -02, 03- 09 -09; Ord 10- , 11- 22 -10)
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law.
PASSED this 22 "d day of November 20101
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grear
Trustee Marcus
Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
APPROVED by me this 22 "d day of November 20101
Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
22" d day of November 2010.
Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
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