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Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to • •- 01 p.m. and led the ,.
11, semblage 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, John Thill, and Maria Toth, Trustee Marcus was absent with notice
IV.
a. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 24, 2012, Trustee DiMaria
moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed
unanimously via voice vote, with one absent.
b, Regarding the Minutes of the September 10, 2012 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee DiMaria
moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed
unanimously via voice vote, with one absent.
V. • . REPORTS
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their past support of "Navy Day" on Thanksgiving. He explained that this will be Post 134's
6 th annual Navy Day, which is an occasion for the older veterans to show their appreciation of
the - military personnel. r• • buses in 50 recruits morning, The recruits start
their day with coffee and sweets and are wined and dined until the end of the day,
Mr. Buchara said that, over the past five years, this has evolved from being a "Legion"
function to being a "town" function. Many local merchants assist in this event. He told the
assemblage, "If you haven't ever attended, please stop by and say hello." The Legion is
seeking support, both financial and volunteer.
Mayor Staackmann asked who people should contact if they want to make donations or
volunteer. Mr. Buchara said more information will be coming in local newspapers about
volunteering.
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V. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued)
As far as donations, checks should be made payable to "Thanksgiving Committee" and mailed
to the American Legion Post 134, 6144 Dempster, Morton Grove, IL 60053.
V1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
(Agenda V1. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS Items Only)
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
1. Mayor Staackmann had two proclamations:
a. He proclaimed the week of October 22 -30,
Drug -Free America," noting that the rate of
nationally is cause for alarm, and the most
addiction and alcohol abuse is to reduce df
ribbon throughout the week of October 22-
America.
2012, as "National Red Ribbon Week for a
abuse of drugs and alcohol by young people
effective way to reduce the cycle of youth drug
;mand. He asked all Village residents to wear a red
30 in recognition of their commitment to a drug4ree
b. Mayor Staackmann also proclaimed October 17, 2012 as "Mar Dinkha's Day", Mar Dinkha IV
has served as Bishop of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East for 50 years
as of October 17, 2012, and as the Patriarch of that church since 1976. This "day" is to
commemorate and honor his service and love for the church.
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Lastly, Mayor S r ! r noted • ! pick-up begin next Monday. He encouraged
residents • leaves a street r #. a their cards o make easier Public Works
to pick up the leaves. He encouraged citizens to work with the Village, so that, together, the
streets could be kept clean.
Clerk Kalogerakos read a statement, for the record, about a resident's comments from the
September 24, 2012 Board Meeting. The resident, Mr. Furundzic, of 7628 West Lake Street,
claimed at that meeting that Village staff ignored a petition he submitted with 250 signatures
on it regarding sewer backup concerns in his neighborhood. That was an incorrect statement.
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VIII. CLERK'S REPORT (continued)
Each person who signed the petition received a letter from Public Works Director Andy
DeMonte requesting them to contact with him specific concerns. Also, the petition covered
street resurfacing as well as sewer backup. Mr. DeMonte, as of this meeting, has not received
a single reply to his request. Mr. Furundzic continues to publicly sate that elected officials and
staff have not responded to numerous questions he has raised about basement flooding, utility
billing, and sanitary sewer problems. Staff has always responded, and has invested significant
time in try to answer Mr. Furundzic's questions; however, when the answer was not to his
liking, he considered the answer unacceptable. The Village Board has even authorized an
engineering study to analyze the condition of the sewer system in west Morton Grove.
Mr. Furundiz was not satisfied with the answer provided in that study and dismissed it.
Public Works and Engineering staff have met repeatedly with Mr. Furundzic, always treating
him respectfully and politely. At this point, staff believes Mr. Furundzic will not be satisfied with
any reasonable response provided.
Many residents have experienced basement flooding in Cook County; it can occur in any
season and in any area because of localized storms or rain over several days. This is not a
problem specific to Morton Grove, The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District estimates
there are over 70 communities with combined sewers, as this was the typical service
connection prior to 1960— again, a condition not unique to Morton Grove. The Village
empathizes with all who have been and currently are affected by basement flooding. There
is information on the Village's website to assist homeowners with Flood Prevent Planning.
Information is also available from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Illinois Floods,
and FEMA. Anyone having questions or concerns about flooding is encouraged to contact the
Public Works Department directly at 847 - 470 -5235.
IX, STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator:
Village Administrator Ryan Horne noted that staff is currently working on two ordinances that
will be brought before the Board, hopefully at the November 12 Board Meeting, First is an
ordinance regarding proposed sign code regulations. Staff is working with Trustee Toth,
Appearance Commission Chair Dee Gotta, Corporation Counsel Liston, Building Commis-
sioner pro-tern Porter, and Peter Falcone, Assistant to the Village Administrator to accomplis
three things with the Village's sign code regulations- that they be understandable, enforceabi
and business-friendly to new and existing businesses, Mr. Horne said that the proposed
regulations would be discussed at the November ••fir r r Commission • with
a first-read by the Village Board at its November 12 meeting, and a vote taken at the
November
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Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston wished former Trustee Don Sneider a happy birthday. His birthday
is tomorrow.
X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS
A. Trustee DiMaria:
Trustee DiMaria had no report.
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Trustee Gomberg had no report.
C. Trustee Grear:
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This is the second reading of Ordinance 12 -36.
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X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
C. Trustee Grear: (continued)
D. Trustee Marcus:
Trustee Marus was absent; his report was covered by Trustee Thill,
E. Trustee Thill:
1. Under Trustee Marcus' report, Trustee Thill presented two resolutions:
2, Trustee Thill had no business under his own report.
F. Trustee Toth:
a. She explained that this would authorize the purchase of 2.34 acres of property at 8300 Lehig
Avenue for $1,150,000, The contract would be subject to a 45�day due diligence contingenc
and closing would be on December 31, 2013, or sooner if the property becomes vacant. I
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X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
F. Trustee Toth: (continued)
b. Trustee DiMaria said he could see the value of purchasing the site
price, and its potential use, but he moved to amend the Resolution
directing staff to prepare a report within 45 days to address the fur
purchase, the proposed use for the site and the anticipated cost to
Trustee Thill seconded the motion.
C, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote on the amendment. Motion
1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg aye
Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thiii
as far as its location, the
to include a Section
ding options for this
develop this property.
passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays,
Tr. Grear ale
Tr. Toth aye
d. Trustee DiMaria added that he felt it would also be prudent if, in the next 45 days, the Village
could have a Town Hall meeting or Public Hearing so that residents could provide their input
on this large purchase.
e. Trustee Gomberg said that the idea of a Public Hearing is a good one, but it should have
occurred prior to the Board voting on this matter. He had several objections to this purchase,
and said that he had not seen the property yet nor had he been invited to see it. He also felt
that there should have been two readings on this matter, but that won't happen because this
is a Resolution, not an Ordinance. (Only Ordinances typically have two readings.) Trustee
Gomberg said that he only received the information about this purchase three days ago and
now was being asked to vote on it. He did not feel that he had been given enough time, and
reiterated that "no public input" had been sought. He wondered how this purchase compares
to other expenditures that are going to be in the 2013 Budget, which the Board will begin
discussing later this month.
Trustee Gomberg noted that, less than • months .•,• the Council Chamber • wit
people upset about a matter the Board had undertaken without public input, Now the Board
planning to spend in excess of a million dollars for a purchase of land, without public input,
He said that people are still feeling the effects of the recession. There are 176 foreclosed
properties in the Village, He felt that they mayor should have informed the public about this
purchase earlier, asked for opinions, and done a cost:benefit analysis, I
2. Trustee Toth noted that the Advisory Commission on Aging would be co- sponsoring a talk on
"Understanding Prescription Plan Benefit Options" tomorrow at the Civic Center from 2 -3pm.
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X. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
F. Trustee Toth: (continued)
b. Trustee DiMaria said he could see the value of purchasing the site
price, and its potential use, but he moved to amend the Resolution
directing staff to prepare a report within 45 days to address the fur
purchase, the proposed use for the site and the anticipated cost to
Trustee Thill seconded the motion.
C, Mayor Staackmann called for the vote on the amendment. Motion
1 absent.
Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg aye
Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thiii
as far as its location, the
to include a Section
ding options for this
develop this property.
passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays,
Tr. Grear ale
Tr. Toth aye
d. Trustee DiMaria added that he felt it would also be prudent if, in the next 45 days, the Village
could have a Town Hall meeting or Public Hearing so that residents could provide their input
on this large purchase.
e. Trustee Gomberg said that the idea of a Public Hearing is a good one, but it should have
occurred prior to the Board voting on this matter. He had several objections to this purchase,
and said that he had not seen the property yet nor had he been invited to see it. He also felt
that there should have been two readings on this matter, but that won't happen because this
is a Resolution, not an Ordinance. (Only Ordinances typically have two readings.) Trustee
Gomberg said that he only received the information about this purchase three days ago and
now was being asked to vote on it. He did not feel that he had been given enough time, and
reiterated that "no public input" had been sought. He wondered how this purchase compares
to other expenditures that are going to be in the 2013 Budget, which the Board will begin
discussing later this month.
Trustee Gomberg noted that, less than • months .•,• the Council Chamber • wit
people upset about a matter the Board had undertaken without public input, Now the Board
planning to spend in excess of a million dollars for a purchase of land, without public input,
He said that people are still feeling the effects of the recession. There are 176 foreclosed
properties in the Village, He felt that they mayor should have informed the public about this
purchase earlier, asked for opinions, and done a cost:benefit analysis, I
2. Trustee Toth noted that the Advisory Commission on Aging would be co- sponsoring a talk on
"Understanding Prescription Plan Benefit Options" tomorrow at the Civic Center from 2 -3pm.
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X1 1, WARRANTS
Trustee Toth presented the Warrants for October 8, 2012 in the amount of $281,293.65. She
moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Thill.
RESIDENTS'
Jim Quinn • he was here six weeks -• - • the Village to cancel the Host
with Lakeshore Waste Service and to repeal the resolution passed in March 2012. He won-
dered what the status was of his request, He said the community had clearly spoken and he
hoped the Board would make it an agenda item soon.
Mayor Staackmann said that Village staff is working with Lakeshore to resolve this matter.
ADJOURNMENT/EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
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PASSED this 22nd day of October, 2012.
Trustee DiMaria
Trustee Gomberg
Trustee Grear
Trustee Marcus
Trustee Thill
Trustee Toth
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22nd day of October, 2012.
Daniel J': Staamafin, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 23rd day of October, 2012.
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Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk
Village Cook County,
Minutes by: Teresa Cousar
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