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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-12 Minutes114MIMIaNUNAV I. Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry Gomberg, Bill Grear, Shel Marcus, John Thill, and Maria Toth. .S. a. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 27, 2012, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote b. Regarding the Minutes of the February 27, 2012 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. IV. SPECIAL REPORTS Plan Commission Case PC 12 -01 Requests a Special Use for a Proposed Karaoke Bar at 9235 Waukegan Road. a. This case was presented by Plan Commission Chairman Ron Farkas. Mr. Farkas said that the Applicant, Halle Yurovsky, had been seeking a Special Use Permit for an Asian -style karaoke club that would serve liquor, soft drinks, and snack foods /appetizers. The closest definition in the Village's Unified Development Code for this use would be "taverns with live and vocal entertainment." It was proposed to be open seven days a week from 5:00 p.m. to 11 p.m., except on Fridays and Saturdays, when the proposed closing time would be 1:00 a.m. Its main appeal would be to Asians, specifically Mongolians, who keep different hours because they are often employed as personal in -home care providers. b. Mr. Farkas said that several residents testified with concerns having to do with the proposed karaoke bar's proximity to Golf Middle School and the thought that perhaps this business would lower property values. c. The Plan Commission vote fell one short of approval, so the motion to recommend this Special Use Permit failed. Mr. Farkas said that, subsequently, the Applicant withdrew her request. IV. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) Minutes of March 12, 2012 Board Meeting' d. There being no questions for Mr. Farkas from any of the Board members, Trustee DiMaria moved to accept the Plan Commission's report, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. 2. Plan Report" Commission Case PC 12 -02 check the problem(s) and give the form to the Requests a Special Use for an Existing Funeral Home and a Proposed Expansion in the C1 District at 6251 Dempster Street a. Mr. Farkas said that the current funeral home is a legal nonconforming operation, constructed legally long before the adoption of the current zoning requirements. There is a request for an expansion of the current building. The addition will be about 40 feet wide and will extend out to the front of the existing building about 17 feet. This will allow for the expansion of one of the existing chapel spaces, to accommodate larger funeral /memorial gatherings, as well a covered walkway /portico about 11 feet wide. b. Mr. Farkas said the Commission had few questions and no residents asked to speak. The Commission voted unanimously, with one absent, to recommend approval of this Special Use request. c. There being no questions for Mr. Farkas from any of the Board members, Trustee Thill moved to accept the Plan Commission's report, seconded by Trustee DiMara. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. 3. Presentation of a Property Maintenance Report a. Building Commissioner pro tem Bill Porter said that the Village has ordinances on the books that provide guidelines on how homes should be maintained. The Village has always been desirous of enforcing its ordinances, but because of the lack of staff in the Building Department, enforcement of these property maintenance ordinances has been rather sporadic. The Police Department has recently agreed to allow the Building Department to use its Community Service Officers (CSOs) on a part-time basis to perform this enforcement. They will be used 16 hours per week in varying blocks of times, both on weekdays and weekends. The CSOs will be looking for homes in need of repairs, including, but not limited to what they can see from the street, such as peeling paint, fences or garage in disrepair, or an accumulation of rubbish on the property. They will be looking for things that are an eyesore, including "B" and "D" plate vehicles not properly parked or stored. They will also be looking for cars with expired plates or expired stickers; dead trees, tree limbs, grass or weeds higher than 6" tall, and missing address signs. They will be checking to see that stairways, decks, porches, and balconies are well maintained, structurally sound, and in good repair. They will also follow up on complaints from residents who have concerns about neighboring properties. A CSO will also be made available visit a property where a property maintenance issue is deemed urgent. b. When a property maintenance issue is identified, the owners will be notified by the CSO, using a Building Department warning notice. The CSO will take photographs and prepare a citation for owners who do not comply on a timely basis or who are repeat offenders. c CSOs will have with them a "Field Report" with checkboxes for a variety of property mainten- ance problems, making it easy for them to check the problem(s) and give the form to the homeowner. IV. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) Minutes of March l2 „2012 Board Meetin' ". d. Building Commissioner pro tem Porter said that this program begins on April 1'', and is part of an effort to make Morton Grove even more beautiful. e. Trustee Thill pointed out that he has a natural garden in the front of his home; all the plants are native, it is not a typical "grass" lawn. Mr. Porter said that Trustee Thill will probably have to explain that to the CSOs who may stop by. f. Mayor Staackmann asked about "timeliness.” Mr. Porter said that, if it's a matter of over -tall grass and weeds, residents have five days to get it cut down. If it's more serious repairs, residents have 10 days to get back to the Building Department with a schedule of repairs, contractors' names, etc., unless the repair is something that needs to be done immediately because it's causing an imminent danger. g. Mayor Staackmann pointed out that sometimes it's a matter of a repair not being done because the homeowner doesn't have the money to do it. He said that the Village does have a fund that can help people with things like this; it's administered by Jackie Walker O'Keefe. h. A resident had a question about the condition of alleys. Mr. Porter said the CSOs would check out alleys as well. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE VI. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) a. Ken Schaefer spoke about Ordinance 12 -03 (the "tree" ordinance). He said that he's been doing volunteer restoration work in Linne Woods for many years, pointing out that there are trees in Linne Woods that are 300 to 350 years old. He urged the Board to do more to help protect and preserve the trees of the Village. b. Marian Thill is another volunteer at Linne Woods. She said that, in 1992, the house to the south of hers was sold and as a result, a large (20 foot high, 13 -foot around) shade tree was removed. She said that mature trees are an asset, not a liability. They help provide flood control during rainy seasons and cooling on hot summer days. Now it's 2012, and the Village still has nothing on its books to protect trees on private property. Developers are still allowed to remove a mature tree without having to replace it with another tree of the same size. She asked the Board why this continues to be the case. She urged the board to vote "no° on the ordinance as presented, and instead, rewrite it so that it would do more to protect tress on private property (unless they're diseased) and to include some sort of replacement provision in those cases. c Ellie Davis, 9024 Major, also spoke regarding the preservation of trees. She said that trees are a defining characteristic of the Village, and should not be thought of as a personal possession for which one can pay $75 to have removed. Minutes of March 12, 2012:Boarti Meetin Vi. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) (continued) Ms. Davis said that trees are what make a neighborhood a beautiful place in which to live. She pointed out that Villages all around are writing ordinances for tree preservation, including Park Ridge, Northbrook, Winnetka, and Highland Park. These ordinances are based on good ecology and concern for future generations. Ms. Davis asked the Board to work with the Natural Resource Commission to develop broader goals for tree preservation in the Village and to study the ordinances of the afore - mentioned communities to produce a similar ordinance for Morton Grove. Rich Toth said he had wanted to speak regarding PC 12 -01 (the karaoke bar), but since the request has been withdrawn, that was sufficient. e Wilma Wendt said she objects to the Village telling homeowners what they can or cannot do in their own backyard, and she further objected to being told she'd have to pay a $75 permit fee to take a tree down. She wondered what that $75 would get her. If it's simply to prevent injury, how many instances in the last 15 years have people gotten hurt by removing a tree? She said she was perfectly willing to pay a reputable tree service for any tree removal she may need, and even pay to replace a tree, if that's what is called for, but she said she would continue to refuse to pay the $75 permit fee. f. Mike Simkins spoke regarding PC 12 -02. He asked the Board to consider waiving the second reading of the ordinance when it comes up because they need to work with a contractor with a "flexible" schedule, due to the unpredictable nature of their business, so the sooner they can undertake this work, the better. VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Mayor Staackmann had no report. VIII. CLERK'S REPORT 1. Clerk Kalogerakos asked for a motion to approve the Executive Session Minutes of April 25, 2011 (pre- and post- meeting), May 9, 2011 (post- meeting), June 13, 2011, July 11, 2011, August 8, 2011, October 10, 2011, November 14, 2011, and November 28, 2011. Trustee DiMaria so moved, seconded by Trustee Marcus. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aae Tr. Gomberg aae Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill acre Tr. Toth aae 2. Next, Clerk Kalogerakos asked for a motion to not release any Executive Session Minutes. Trustee Marcus so moved, seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria acre Tr. Gomberg aae Tr. Grear aae Tr. Marcus acre Tr. Thill are Tr. Toth aye Minutes of Mareh 12, 2012 Board Meetin mm g` VIII. CLERK'S REPORT (continued) 3. Lastly, Clerk Kalogerakos asked for a motion to destroy tapes of Executive Sessions as authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings Act, for the following Executive Sessions: October 7, 2009, October 12, 2009, October 21, 2009, November 4 2009, November 9, 2009, November 11, 2009, November 20, 2009, December 14, 2009, January 11, 2010 (pre- and post - meeting), January 25, 2010, February 8, 2010, February 15, 2010, February 22, 2010, March 2, 2010, March 22, 2010, April 12, 2010, April 26, 2010, May 10, 2010, May 24, 2010, June 14, 2010, June 28, 2010, July 12, 2010, August 13, 2010, August 30, 2010, and September 13, 2010. Trustee Marcus so moved, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aae Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus acre Tr. Thill aae Tr. Toth aave IX STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator Administrator pro tem Ryan Horne had no report. Corporation Counsel Corporation Counsel Liston had no report. X. OHTE@.y� A. Trustee DiMaria: Trustee DiMaria had no report. Trustee Gomberg: Trustee Gomberg presented Resolution 12 -23, Authorizing the Purchase of Panasonic CF -31 Toughbook Mobile Data Computers Through the Illinois State Bid Program, Contract #CMS1560940A. He explained that this purchase is to replace aging squad car mobile data computers (MDCs) subjected to 24 -hour use and adverse working conditions. These MDCs are exposed to the elements, such as heat, cold, dust, constant jarring, etc., and typically have a `life expectancy' of three to five years. Trustee Gomberg said that police officers are reliant on the information they retrieve from their MDCs. It is another tool for officers that enhance their safety and the safety of those they come into contact with. These new units will cost $4,100 each and will replace seven units purchased in 2009. X. C. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Trustee Gomberg: (continued) Trustee Gomberg moved to approve Resolution passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill Trustee Grear: Minutes of March 12, 2012Hoartl Meotfq "I 12 -23, seconded by Trustee Grear. Motion Tr. Grear acre Tr. Toth acme Trustee Grear presented Resolution 12 -15, Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Regarding a Redevelopment Plan and Project, Designating a Redevelopment Project Area, and Adopting a TIF, All for the Dempster[Waukegan Redevelopment Area. He explained that the Village is pursuing designation of the Dempster /Waukegan area for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in response to a request from the owners of Prairie View Shopping Center, who wish to redevelop the center as a new retail /commercial shopping center, thus revitalizing the entire Dempster/Waukegan commercial area. One of the steps necessary to do this is to set a Public Hearing date. This resolution sets April 30, 2012, as the Public Hearing date. The owners of the shopping center have identified significant costs associated with its redevelopment, including asbestos abatement and storm water facilities installation require- ments. The Village has determined that the Dempster/Waukegan area meets applicable criteria for designation as a TIF redevelopment area. The owners of the shopping center have informed the Village that, without the TIF, the Prairie View redevelopment cannot and will not be done, which will then lead to further decline for the Dempster /Waukegan area. Trustee Grear moved to approve Resolution 12 -19, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear avee Tr. Marcus acre Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye D. Trustee Marcus: 1. Trustee Marcus presented Ordinance 12 -03, Amending the Municipal Code, Title 7, Chapter 2, Section 6, Entitled "Removal of Trees" in the Village of Morton Grove. This is the second reading of this ordinance. a. Trustee Marcus said that the Natural Resource Commission has recommended that permits be obtained for the removal or trimming of any tree with a diameter of over ten inches from private property. The ordinances requires that, prior to removing or trimming such a tree, a commercial tree service company with a certified arborist on staff that is licensed, insured, and bonded in the State of Illinois must first obtain a permit from the Building Department. The initial cost of the permit shall be $75 for tree removal and $30 for tree trimming. After obtaining the permit, it will be the responsibility of the tree service to ensure the safe removal and proper disposal of the tree. This ordinance is intended to protect the safety of property owners and others when a large tree is trimmed or removed. Further, obtaining permits for such tree removal or trimming will allow the Village to collect data on the nature and location of trees being removed. X. D. Trustee Marcus: (continued) TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Minutes of Marop 12, 201Z8oard Meet " Trustee Marcus moved to adopt Ordinance 12 -03, seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Mayor Staackmann asked if the Board had any discussion. b. Trustee DiMaria said that he values trees, but has concerns about "private property' rights. The Village is blessed to have a beautiful forest preserve area. He felt it was probably a fairly small percentage of trees being discussed, but still, he struggled with the wording of the ordinance. He said he values the Natural Resource Commission's recommendation, but still had concerns. c. Trustee Gomberg said he would have liked to have seen more provisions for tree preservation in this ordinance. He said he has spoke with a lot of people about this. He knows the Natural Resource Commission strongly feels this ordinance should pass, and he's given the matter a great deal of thought. Still, though, he felt the ordinance did not go far enough as far as tree preservation goes. d. Trustee Grear said that he had expressed his concerns two weeks ago, and he sees both sides of the issue. He complimented the Natural Resource Commission's members for their time and dedication, and said both were very much appreciated. He said this is basically a permit /safety issue, and said he wasn't sure where the Village would go beyond this. e. Trustee Marcus said he has worked with the Natural Resource Commission and believes it's important for the Board to set guidelines regarding the safety and welfare of trees. He noted that earlier this evening, there was a presentation on property maintenance oversight to enhance beauty in the Village. He said that, as elected officials, the Board has to make tough decisions, adding that he wanted to make decisions that would protect individuals and neighbors. He noted that the ordinance has been somewhat changed, reflecting all the input that has been received, and he outlined those changes. He said that tree disposal is critical and it must be done properly. Trustee Marcus then moved to amend Ordinance 12 -03 to delete references to paying a permit fee for tree trimming. Trustee DiMaria seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria acre Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear ave Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aae Tr. Toth save 9 Trustee Thill read a letter from a resident who was dismayed about so many trees being cut down without being replaced. The resident felt there should be a law stating that if a tree is removed, it must be replaced. The letter was written by Trustee Thill himself approximately 20 years ago. Trustee Thill thanked the Natural Resource Commission for their focus, but felt that the ordinance lacked any tree protection. Tree protection is becoming a vital issue. ComEd has legislation pending that, if passed, would let them take any and all trees down within 20 feet of their power lines. No one would have anything to say about it, and no replacement would be required. Trustee Thill felt it was time for the Board to say, "enough is enough." The issue about "property rights' seemed a non -issue to him, especially considering the already -in -place property maintenance "guidelines," which mandate what a resident can and can't do regarding other aspects of their private property. X. D. Trustee Marcus: (continued) TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Mirfutes of March 12,2012 Board Meetih" Trustee Thill felt that a stronger ordinance should be developed, one that would require a replacement formula and that would designate any monies collected annually from permits or fines related to said ordinance for future tree replacement. It should also designate 25% of the Village's receipts from the SWANCC recycling program for tree replacement annually. Trustee Toth said that she has wrestled with this ordinance and has reviewed similar ordin- ances from other communities. She has also spoken with residents and knew that opinions are strong on both sides of the issue. She, however, felt this ordinance tramples on the right of homeowners. She felt the Village was legislating what can be done on private property and that this will lead to unwanted intrusion by Village government. k. Trustee Thill then moved to amend Ordinance 12 -03 to require that each year, 25% of SWANCC recycling rebates and all revenue received from tree removal permits be segregated and used solely for tree planting. Trustee DiMaria seconded the motion. Mayor Staackmann wondered if it was appropriate to include the provision regarding the SWANCC recycling rebates. Village Administrator pro tem Horne said that those dollars currently go into the General Fund, so it is possible to segregate a portion of them and use them for tree planting. This will, however, also have an impact on the Village's ability to provide other services. Trustee Gomberg clarified that this is contingent upon the passage of Ordinance 12 -03 (yes). M. Trustee Grear asked if Mr. Horne knew about how much money the Village received from SWANCC for its recycling program. Mr. Horne did not have a definite figure, but Trustee Thill estimated it was almost $70,000. n. Trustee Marcus thought it was bad policy to take dollars that the Village may or may not get and segregate them to a particular motion. He felt the Village should wait and see what it receives and how this would impact the overall Village budget. Mayor Staackmann called for a vote on Trustee 4 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg Tr. Marcus nay Tr. Thill Mayor Staackmann nav Thill's amendment. Motion failed: 3 ayes, me Mayor Staccmann then called for a vote on Ordinance 2 ayes, 4 nays. Tr. DiMaria nay Tr. Gomberg nav Tr. Marcus ave Tr. Thill avee Tr. Grear nay Tr. Toth nay 12 -03 as amended. Motion failed: Tr. Grear nay Tr. Toth gav 2 Next, Trustee Marcus presented Ordinance 12 -05, Amending Title 7, Chapter B, Sections 12 and 13 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Morton Grove Entitled "Pollution Control Facility ". This is the second reading of this ordinance. 0 D. Trustee Marcus: (continued) TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Minutes of March 12, 2012 1oarQ Meethf $ Trustee Marcus explained that the Village, like other communities in the area, has received in- quiries regarding allowing pollution control facilities to be located within its corporate limits. This would be any site which stores waste, transfer stations, waste treatment facilities with incinerators, or sanitary landfills. In order to be proactive, this amendment to the Village Code will establish regulations consistent with the Environment Protection Act of Illinois to codify a procedure for an application wishing to obtain permission from the Village to locate and operate such a facility in Morton Grove. This ordinance also sets forth requirements for any applicant to escrow funds with the Village to cover the Village's entire cost for reviewing applications and conducting approval hearings. Trustee Marcus moved to adopt Ordinance 12 -05, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. by Trustee Grear. b Trustee Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aae Tr. Grear acre Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aae Tr. Toth aye Trustee Marcus then presented Resolution 12 -20, Authorizing the Acceptance of a Bost Community Agreement Between the Village of Morton Grove and Lakeshore Waste Services, LLC. a. He explained that Lakeshore Waste Services leases property within the Village near the intersection of Oakton and Lehigh. Lakeshore has advised the Village that it would like to develop, construct, and operate a transfer station there. The approval for such a development is premised on permits to be issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which goes through a siting approval process that includes a public hearing within the Village. As of yet, the Village has not consented to or concurred in the application for the siting of a transfer station. In the event the Village approves the application and the IEPA issues permits, the transfer station operator has indicated that it is willing to provide Host Benefit fees to the Village to help meet direct and indirect costs of the Village associated with the approvals and the siting of the transfer station. This resolution authorizes a Host Community Agreement which sets forth operational rules for the transfer station and monetary and indirect benefits which would become due and owing to the Village, should it approve the application and should the IEPA issue permits. Trustee Marcus moved to approve Resolution 12 -20, seconded by Trustee Grear. b Trustee Thill asked if this was about a specific plant coming in, and if so, what kind of materials would be involved. Corporate Counsel Liston said that everything is spelled out in the agree- ment, but basically it would involve household waste and some minor construction waste, just general garbage. She said that there is a lengthy siting approval process involved, but if the IEPA grants a permit for a transfer station in Morton Grove, this agreement will ensure that the transfer station operation will pay a benefit to the Village. Mayor Staackmann called for the vote on Resolution 12 -20. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aae Tr. Gomberg axe Tr. Grear aae Tr. Marcus acre Tr. Thill afire Tr. Toth aye X. D. Trustee Marcus: (continued) TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Minutes *f March 12, 2012 Board Mooting 4. Next, Trustee Marcus presented Resolution 12 -21, Authorizing the Purchase of a 2012 Ford F -350 Chassis Cab With Dump Body and Snow Plow Through the North Suburban Purchasing Procurement Program. He explained that this will replace a 1995 Chevrolet dump truck with high mileage assigned to the Street Department. The cost of this replacement vehicle is $39,228. Trustee Marcus moved to approve Resolution 12 -21, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. Dill aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aae Tr. Toth aye 5. Trustee Marcus then brought forward Resolution 12 -22, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract With Insituform Technologies, Inc. For the 2012 Sewer Lining Program. He explained that the sewer lining program is necessary to maintain the Village's sewer system. The program includes the repair of a sanitary sewer on Palma Lane from Shermer Road to Foster Avenue and the sanitary sewer on Harlem Avenue from Golf Road to Wilson Terrace. The cured -in -place pipe reduces costs, parkway destruction, tree removal, and Iresidentiai inconveniences caused by traditional repairs requiring excavation The estimated base bid contract value is $63,348.38, but since this is a unit price contract, the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed Trustee Marcus moved to approve Resolution 12 -22, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria acre Tr. Gomberg acre Tr. Grear aae Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aae Tr. Toth aye Trustee Marcus thanked his colleagues for the informative and honest discussion this evening. E. Trustee Thill: 1. Trustee Thill presented Ordinance 12 -06, Granting an Amendment to the Special Use Per- mit for the Property Located at 8710 Ferris and 8701 Lincoln Avenue for a Planned Unit Development in the Village of Morton Grove. a. Trustee Thill explained that this Planned Unit Development was originally for the construction of 65 town homes, but in 2007, at the request of the owners, the Village approved an amend- ment to the special use permit to provide 64 town homes and to change the mix of the style of the units. The current request is to reduce it to 63 units with 8 units in Building #4 instead of 9. Per the Village's Unified Development code, such minor changes are allowed without the need of going through a full formal Plan Commission process, as long as the amendment has been approved by the Village Administrator, Corporate Counsel, Building Commissioner, and Plan Commission Chairperson. All of those officials have approved of this proposed amendment. 10 ... Minutes of March 12, 2012 Board Mea604 X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) E. Trustee Thill: (continued) Trustee Thill moved to adopt Ordinance 12 -06, seconded by Trustee Marcus. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria acre Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill acre Tr. Toth aye Trustee Thill next presented Ordinance 12 -07, Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Funeral Home (Undertaking Establishment) Expansion at the Property Located at 6251 Dempster. Pursuant to Mike Simkins' request, Trustee Thill ordinance. Trustee Marcus seconded the motion Tr. DiMaria acre Tr. Gomberg Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill moved to waive the second reading of this . Motion passed: 5 ayes, 1 nay. ave Tr. Grear aye aave Tr. Toth nav Trustee Thill then moved to adopt Ordinance 12 -07, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria a" Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth afe Trustee Toth: Trustee Toth presented for a first reading Ordinance 12 -08, Amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 3, and Title 4, Chapter 5, Section 6, of the Municipal Code to Modify When Busi- ness Licenses and Liquor Licenses Are Due. She explained that currently, business and liquor licenses are required to be renewed each year on May 15'. Staff has recommended that business and liquor licenses run concurrent with the Village's budget, which is on a calendar year basis (January 1 through December 31), In order for this to be effective as of January 1, 2013, the 2012 licenses will run from May 1 to December 31, 2012, and the fees for said licenses shall be prorated based on this eight -month period. There was no discussion on Ordinance 12 -08. No action will be taken this evening as this is a first reading of this ordinance. 2. Trustee Toth noted that she was wearing a green ribbon this evening in honor of this being Girl Scout Week. She congratulated the Girl Scouts on their 100th anniversary, noting that all three of her daughters had gone through the girl scout experience and had greatly benefitted from it. 11 Minutes of March 12,2012 Boarb Meetitiy`� Xl. OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Thill asked again for a budget amendment for the tree ordinance. He also asked that parking in the Village's municipal lots be restricted to two hours only, noting that many people seem to be parking there for the day. Trustee Thill also asked if Dempster Street could have kiosks like Waukegan Road does, except that on Dempster, he'd want them moved onto parking lots. XII. WARRANTS Trustee Toth presented the Warrant Register in the amount of $313,017.58. She moved to accept the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Thill. There being no discussion, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill acre Tr. Toth aye Xill. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS NONE ADJOURN O Trustee Marcus moved to adjourn the Meeting. Trustee Thill seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aave, Tr. Toth aye The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. 12 PASSED this 26th day of March, 2012. Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee DiMaria Gomberg Grear Marcus Thill Toth J Cyi day of March, 2012. Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this th day of March, 2012. Tony S. Kalogerakos, V Rage Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois ... Minutes of Match 12, 20128osrtl Meetitt '. Minutes by Teresa Cousar 13