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Home My WebLink About2012-09-24 Minutes10• ♦^r I & Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 called the roll. p.m. and led the II, assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. He then directed the Clerk to call the roll. III. Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry Gomberg, Bill Grear, Shel Marcus, John Thill, and Maria Toth. IV. -s s a. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 10, 2012, Trustee DiMaria noted a correction. The first sentence of the third paragraph should read "Trustee DiMaria then moved to open the Executive Session..." instead of "Trustee DiMana then moved to adjourn to Executive Session..." Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as corrected. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote, with Trustee Marcus abstaining. b. Regarding the Minutes of the September 10, 2012 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee Toth moved, seconded by Trustee DiMaria, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote, with Trustee Marcus abstaining. C. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 13, 2012, Trustee DiMaria moved to accept the Minutes as presented. Trustee Toth seconded the motion, which passed unanimously via voice vote, with Trustee Marcus abstaining. V. SPECIAL REPORTS Mayor Staackmann introduced Brian Sullivan, Executive Director of the Morton Grove Park District. Mr. Sullivan said it gave him great pleasure to build on the strong relationship between the Village Board and the Park District by introducing to the Board the Park Board's newest commissioner, Rusmir Zec. Mr. Zec was appointed this past July and will serve until the expiration of his term in April 2013, and hopefully beyond. Minutes of Septeruber 10, 2012 Board Meetiu "i Vl. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) Mr. Zec said he looked forward to serving on the Park Board and build on the great programs that already exist there. He also looks forward to partnering with the Village Board. VI. PUBLIC BEARINGS NONE VI RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) NONE VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1. Mayor Staackmann had several proclamations: a. He proclaimed the week of September 17 -23, 2012, as "Constitution Week" and asked all Village residents to reaffirm the ideals of the framers of the Constitution by actively protecting the freedoms guaranteed to all through this document.. b. Mayor Staackmann then proclaimed October 7 -13, 2012 as "Fire Prevention Week ". He noted that home fires killed more than 2,600 people in the United States in 2010, and fire departments in the U.S. responded to more than 369,000 home fires. The theme for 2012 Fire Prevention Week is "Have Two Ways Out," serving as a reminder to all to develop and practice a home fire escape plan. He urged everyone to practice their home fire escape plan during Fire Prevention Week and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Morton Grove's fire and emergency services. c. Lastly, Mayor Staackmann proclaimed October 2012 as "Crime Prevention Month" in Morton Grove. He said that people of all ages must be made aware of what they can do to prevent themselves and their families from being harmed by crime, and he urged all citizens, govern- ment agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses to invest in the power of pre- vention and work together to make Morton Grove a safer, stronger, more caring community. VIII. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Kalogerakos reminded the assemblage that absentee ballot applications are now available at Village Hall. They must be returned by November 1, 2012. Also, information on the general election is now available on the Village's website. IX. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: Village Administrator Ryan Horne had no report. IX. B. Corporation Counsel X. STAFF REPORTS (continued) Corporation Counsel Liston had no report. A. Trustee DiMaria: Trustee DiMaria had no report. B. Trustee Gomberq: TRUSTEES' REPORTS Minutes,of September 10,2092. Beard Meetitj a, Trustee Gomberg, as liaison to the Board of Environmental Health, announced that the risk of West Niles Virus infection in humans is continuing to decrease. The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District is, however, encouraging people to continue to take precautions and eliminate any source of standing water on their property. This will be final week for trapping and testing of mosquitoes this year. b. Trustee Gomberg also announced that the Board of Environmental Health will have a recycling information table at the upcoming Farmers Market on October 6 from Sam to noon. They encouraged all to attend. C. Trustee Grear: Trustee Grear presented for a first reading Ordinance 12 -34, Adopting and Approving a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project Area in the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois. There was no discussion on Ordinance 12 -34, Next, Trustee Grear introduced for a first reading Ordinance 12 -35, Designating the Dempster /Waukegan Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. There was no discussion on Ordinance 12 -35. 3. Lastly, Trustee Grear presented for a first reading Ordinance 12 -36, Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing Respecting the Dempster/Waukegan Redevelopment Project Area in the Village of Morton Grove. He explained that the purposes of these three ordinances are to reverse declining property values and EAV in the Prairie View Shopping Center and adjacent areas, to encourage private investment to enhance the District and real estate and sales tax bases, and to attract retailers to satisfy the consumer requirements of residents and shoppers in the area, which is approx- imately 75 acres. Minutes of 8epteznibbr 1D, 3012,Beard Meetib"'" X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) D. Trustee Marcus: Trustee Marus had no report. E. Trustee Thill: Trustee Thill had no report. Trustee Toth: Trustee Toth had no report. XI. OTHER BUSINESS NONE XII. WARRANTS Trustee Toth presented the Warrants for September 24, 2012 in the amount of $1,108,146.23. She moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Thill. There was no discussion. Upon the vote, the motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Gomberg ave Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aave Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS Rudy Furundzik, 7628 W. Lake Street, said that he's been asking questions of the Board over and over again, with no resolution. He said that he appreciated Trustee Gomberg, who called him regarding petitions Mr. Furundzic had presented to the Board this past May. These petitions were signed by 250 west side residents asking for their sewers to be fixed. He said Trustee Gomberg was the first person to show any interest. Mr. Furundzic said that he has previously explained what his issues are regarding the storm sewers but no one has tried to resolve it, so he and 250 other residents are quite upset. Mr. Furundzic also wondered why his water usage was so much higher now that his new water meter had been installed. Apparently his usage is 258% more, and this with only three people living in his house. Mr. Furundzik said that when he saw this drastic increase in gallons used, he called the Vil- lage and Public Works responded. They inspected his home for leaks and found nothing. He wondered why then was his water usage was dramatically higher. Mintites of $eptember10, 2012 Board McWrig, XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued) Mr. Furundzik was also concerned about the cost of water. He felt the Village's cost, compared to what the City of Chicago is charging, is higher. Chicago treats the water and maintains the water system, whereas in Morton Grove, it's just pumped to homes and businesses, so why is the Village charging almost the same as the City charges? Not only that, he compared the price to what Niles residents pay, and Niles is less expensive. Mr. Furundzik said he was furious. XIV. ADJOURNMENT/EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee DiMaria 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 aae Tr. Thill aae Tr. Toth aye The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. PASSED this 8th day of October, 2012. Trustee DiMaria a I Yk Trustee Gomberg yf Trustee Greer rt yf " Trustee Marcus As 417 r, Trustee Thill .t ' Trustee Toth pC`i day of October, 2012. Danief J. Sf5ac aYiin, Village President Board of Trust , s, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my.offYce this 9th ay of October, 2012. Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by Teleea Oousar