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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-26 MinutesI & Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, She[ Marcus, John Thiil, and Maria Toth. He noted that Corporation Counsel Liston was absent with notice. IV. a. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting /Budget Workshop of November 7, 2012, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Greer, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. b. Regarding the Minutes of the November 12, 2012 Special Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved to accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. c. Regarding the Minutes of the November 12, 2012 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee Marcus moved, seconded by Trustee Thill, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. V. SPECIAL REPORTS 1. Presentation of Fire Poster Contest Winners a. Fire Dept. Captain Bill Porter and Chief Tom Friel were present to give the poster contest participants their award. Chief Friel said the Fire Department has made a concerted effort to prioritize the fire safety education of the children of Morton Grove. During October, the Fire Prevention Bureau makes efforts to deliver the fire safety message to school children throughout the Village. The poster contest is a powerful device in delivering this message. This is the 201h anniversary of the Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Chief Friel then introduced Captain Bill Porter, who heads the Fire Prevention Bureau, to announce this year's poster contest winners. V. . Minutes of November 26,2012. Board Meefia' SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) b. Captain Porter thanked the elected officials, Chief Friel, and the members of the Firefighters Association who support and sponsor the poster contest. He also thanked all the schools and all the families that participate. This year, there were several hundred posters submitted. He noted that the posters are judged based on three criteria: (1) that the fire safety message is clear; (2) the message is correct; and (3) the quality of the artwork. d. Captain Porter said that winners receive a plaque with an image of their poster on it and an uncirculated Benjamin Franklin 50 -cent piece, because Ben Franklin was a pioneer in fire services. He founded one of the first volunteer fire departments, promoted fire prevention, and came up with the idea for fire insurance. Captain Porter invited Mayor Staackmann, Trustee DiMaria (fire department trustee liaison), and members of the Firefighters Association to assist him in presenting the awards. The 2012 poster contest award winners are: a Kindergarten: Sydney Cabitac (Hynes School) e First Grade: Noor Aqueel (MCC Full Time School) a Second Grade: An Frisch (Park View School) a Third Grade: Alexia Ardelean (Hynes School) a Fourth Grade: Abby Mehr (Hynes School) a Fifth Grade: Antoinette Vandenbroucke (Park View School) a Sixth Grade (co- winners): Matt Schauwecker and Dylan Micor (Park View School) a Seventh Grade: Luke Ruehrdanz (Jerusalem Lutheran School) a Eight Grade: Mark Na (Jerusalem Lutheran School) e. The overall winner was Joshua Pae of Park View School. A plaque was awarded to a representative of Park View in honor of them having the overall winner. Recognition of EMA Coordinator's Service to the Village Mayor Staackmann noted that this is a moment of sadness and admiration. He said that the EMA volunteers are heroes who don't often get the front -line recognition they deserve. They are the volunteers who help with crowd control, traffic, etc. They are out at 2 a.m. helping the Police and Fire Departments as needed, or helping Public Works during weather events. Tonight the Village is recognizing John Hill, who is retiring after 25 years of service. Mayor Staackmann said that John's contributions "cannot be measured —he is a real asset to the Village." b. Mayor Staackmann asked Trustee Grear and Trustee DiMaria, former and current trustee liaisons to the Fire Department and EMA, to join him at the podium. Chief Friel noted that John had an immediate impact on what was then the Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (ESDA) with his technical knowledge of radio and other communication equipment, which enhanced the Village's preparedness. c John has held various ranks in the Agency under former directors, the late Frank Seltzer and Craig Karas. He was named as coordinator of the newly- formed Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in 2008. V. Minutes of November 26, 2012 Board MeeE i !. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) d. Chief Friel said that John has had a number of accomplishments: • Upgraded the Village's early warning system (from 1 siren to 5 sirens) • Revised the Village's emergency operations plan • Preparedness liaison with the Cook County EMA • Amassed experience in the National Incident Management System and various other State - sponsored preparedness certifications • Coordinated disaster preparedness in public education, including a Citizens Guide to Emergency Preparedness and an annual Severe Weather Preparedness seminar • Directed efforts of 16- member unit in police and fire event responses • Qualified weather spotter who relays information to public safety personnel • Provided much assistance at special events (Parades, 4'h of July carnival, and Farmers Market) Twenty -five years of this with little or no compensation makes John the ultimate volunteer. Now John has expressed a desire to step down. Chief Friel said John's absence will be felt. e. Mayor Staackmann presented a plaque to John in recognition of his 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Morton Grove. He said that the plaque doesn't say enough about what John, and his wife, Kathy, have done for the Village. Mayor Staackmann noted that John and Kathy are always the first ones to help, because they care so much about the Village. Chief Friel said he would be remiss without recognizing Kathy Hill. She brings a valuable private sector experience and knowledge. She has obtained a number of state certifications for shelter management during disasters. The Village recognizes her devotion to the Village's mission, and Trustees Grear and DiMaria presented her with a gift in honor of her years of service. Trustee DiMaria said that people take the EMA volunteers for granted; they are truly the Village's unsung heroes. Chief Friel extended his personal thanks and wished John and Kathy continued happiness. g. John said he is not going to miss getting up in the wee hours to go out to fires and police events. He said that, starting in the days of the Civil Defense Agency, which then became ESDA, and now functions as EMA, this nature of agency has served the Village for over 62 years. He hoped more residents would get involved so that this type of assistance can continue for another 62 years. John said he has been proud to do this work and serve the Village, and looks forward to working with staff to find a successor. h. Mayor Staackmann said that former mayor Dick Hohs used to say about Morton Grove, "This is a Village of volunteers." He noted that John and Kathy Hill are two of Morton Grove's best. VI. NONE Minutes of Novsmbet 26, 2012 Sbard Mtte in9. VU. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) VIII. Ix. X. Laura Frisch. Ms. Frisch thanked the Board for allowing her the opportunity to speak. She said that she is one of the Market Managers of the Farmers Market, and wanted to thank John and Kathy Hill for all the service they've given the Market. They've developed processes and procedures as well as given of their time on Saturday mornings. She said the Farmers Market truly appreciates them and the other members of EMA. Ms. Frisch announced that on Saturday, December 1, the Farmers Market would be holding a "Winter Market" at the Civic Center from gam to 2pm. She encouraged all to attend. .rte Mayor Staackmann said he had no formal report, but thanked John and Kathy Hill once more. He also announced that leaf pick -up ends on Friday, November 30, and thanked Public Works for all they do in this regard. Clerk Kalogerakos reminded the assemblage that the Board Meeting for December 24, 2012 is cancelled. He, too, thanked John and Kathy Hill, noting that they are unsung heroes. A. Village Administrator Village Administrator Ryan Horne announced that the Budget Workshop scheduled for November 28 has been cancelled. He said that tonight's Agenda included a first reading of the Budget Ordinance and the Tax Levy Ordinance. Both will see a second reading and a vote at the December 10'" Board Meeting. A public hearing on the tax levy will also be held as part of the December 10'h Board Meeting. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston was absent —no report. xl. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee DiMaria: Trustee DiMaria had no report. RAI 3 tt MONtesoYNowmbet26,2012$ebrd Mee" TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Trustee Gomberg: Trustee Gomberg presented for a first reading Ordinance 12-41, Establishing Title 2, Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code Entitled "Emergency Telephone System Board" in the Village of Morton Grove. He explained that, since 1989, the Village has charged a 911 surcharge to telephone custom- ers within the Village in accordance with State statute. Since 2003, those funds were deferred to the North Suburban Communications Center ( NSECC), which provided emergency dispatching services within the Village of Morton Grove. Beginning in January 2013, the Village will no longer be a part of NSECC and has contracted with the Village of Glenview for emergency dispatching services. As a result, the State statute requires the Village to re- establish an Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) to receive and disburse E911 surcharges and, if necessary, to plan, coordinate, and maintain an E911 system within the Village. This ordinance will amend Title 2 to include a new Chapter 15 to establish an ETSB to comply with the State statute. There was no further discussion on this ordinance. 2. Trustee Gomberg congratulated John and Kathy Hill. He also noted that he had attended the Naval Recruits Thanksgiving Day at the American Legion and was honored that he had the chance to participate. C. Trustee Greac Trustee Greer had no report. D. Trustee Marcus: 1. Trustee Marus presented Resolution 12 -82, Authorizing the Execution of a Service Contract with Municipal GIS Partners (MGP) For Geographical Information System Services. He explained that this resolution will allow the Village to continue having the services of Municipal GIS Partners in developing and maintaining the Village's GIS system as part of to GIS Consortium. The amount of this contract is a not -to- exceed value of $54,674. Trustee Marcus moved to approve Resolution 12 -78 Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill seconded by Trustee Toth. Tr. Greer aye Tr. Toth aye Xl, D. Trustee Marcus: (cont'd.) Minutes of November 26, 21Q12,Board Meetihq': TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) 2. Trustee Marcus thanked the Hills for their years of service. He said they and the other members of EMA help the Village tremendously. He urged residents to volunteer or get involved with EMA. It's very rewarding work. He said anyone interested can contact the Fire Department for more information. 3. Trustee Marcus reiterated that Friday is the last day for leaf pick -up. He noted that Public Works has done an outstanding job, and the community is very appreciative of their efforts. He said he hoped it would be a light winter season, but if it does snow, he encouraged people to keep their sidewalks cleared of snow and to help out their older neighbors by shoveling their walks too. In this way, he said, we all play a volunteer role. E. Trustee Thill: 1. Trustee Thill had no formal report, but urged everyone to think about changing the batteries in their fire alarms. 2. Trustee Thill noted that the number of donors for the Morton Grove blood drive is decreasing. He asked everyone to please consider donating blood on December 6 at the Civic Center. You can call 847 -543 -3768 to schedule a time, but walk -ins are also welcome. F. Trustee Toth: 1. Trustee Toth introduced for a first reading Ordinance 12 -39, 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, 2013 and Ending December 31, 2013. She noted that the 2013 Budget was initially presented at a Budget Workshop held on October 22, 2013. It has since been discussed and revised at several other Budget Workshops. A public hearing on the budget will be held on December 10, 2012. The Budget is and has been available for public inspection at the office of the Village Administrator, the Public Library, and posted on the Village's website since at least November 21, 2012. The total budget of the Village is $54,169,592. The total budget of the Morton Grove Public Library is $3,109,277, for a combined budget total of $57,278,869. There was no further discussion on this ordinance. 2. Next, Trustee Toth presented for a first reading Ordinance 12 -40, An Ordinance Levying and Assessing Taxes for the Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2013 and Ending December 31, 2013. Minutos of NoVember 26, 2012 Board Meofin" XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) Trustee Toth: (continued) She explained that the 2013 Budget calls for expenditures in the amount of $57,278,869. The amount necessary to be levied for 2012 property taxes is the amount of $11,576,588. By law, the Village is required to levy an additional $6,559,473 for debt service payments authorized by general obligation notes and bonds, for a total levy— before abatement —of $18,136,061. However, the Village Board intends to adopt several abatement Resolutions which abate $5,493,046 from the levy, resulting in the next levy as intended by the Corporate Authorities in the amount of $12,643,015. This means a 0% increase in the Library's portion of the tax levy and a 0% increase in the Village's portion of the tax levy. There was no further discussion on this ordinance. XII. OTHER BUSINESS NONE Xlli. WARRANTS Trustee Toth presented the Warrants for November 26, 2012 in the amount of $1,125,422.82. She moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Marcus. Trustee Thill asked about a payment for $755 for a Dempster Street bicycle rack replacement, wondering if that cost would be reimbursed to the Village. Finance Director Remy Navarrete said it has already been reimbursed by IRMA, the Village's insurance pool. Trustee Thill asked about a payment of $23,730 for an emergency gas pump. Ms. Navarrete said that that cost would be reimbursed by IRMA as well. There was no discussion. Upon the vote, the motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. Tr. DiMaria abstain for a license to open a recycling center, he and his groups Tr. Gornberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus acre Tr. Thill acre Tr. Toth aye XIV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS a. Jacques Zrihen, a 22 -year resident, brought a chart showing a comparison of fees and fines between Morton Grove and neighboring communities. He was especially concerned about Morton Grove's charge of $150 for the release of an impounded animal, compared to $35 and $25 charged by Skokie and Lincolnwood. He felt that Morton Groves licensing fees for pets in Morton Grove were excessive and unreasonable, and possibly illegal, especially comparing to similar fines assessed in neighboring communities. He wondered why there were such discrepancies. Mayor Staackmann said they would have an answer for him at the next Board Meeting, Torn Maddox, 5917 Cleveland, said he is affiliated with the citizens group to stop the Waste Transfer Station. He noted that if Lake Shore Waste applies for a license to open a recycling center, he and his groups will oppose it. He urged the Board not to grant such a license Minutes of Nove nber2fi,2013 Board meet "in "' XIII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued) because such a recycling center would be a food source for rodents and wildlife, a breeding ground for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus, an increased amount of truck traffic and diesel fumes, noise, threats of fire, and would be detrimental to property values. a Chris Malina, 5904 Cleveland, is a 40 -year resident. He is also affiliated with Tom's organization. He recently found out that Resolution 12 -20 has been formally cancelled by the Board and Lakeshore, and thanked the Mayor and Board for doing this. Things are quiet right now at Oakton Street. Some residents think this is the end of it. He said he hopes that's true, but only time will tell. ADJOURN ON Trustee Toth moved to adjourn the Meeting. Trustee Thill seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria afire Tr. Gomberg save Tr. Grear aae Tr. Marcus afe Tr. Thill aae Tr. Toth afire The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. PASSED this 10th day of December, 2012. Trustee DiMaria Trustee Gornberg Trustee Grear rear Trustee Marcus y Trustee Thill Trustee Toth Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois 2012. APPROVED and FILED in my office this 11tH day of December, 2012, Tony S. Kalogerakos, Villa Clerk Village of Morton Gmv ook County, Illinois Minutes by: Teresa Cnsar 8