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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-14 Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER JANUARY 14, 2013 CALL TO ORDER I & 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. Ill. Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry Gomberg, Bill Grear, John Thill, and Maria Toth. Trustee Shel Marcus was absent with notice. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 10, 2012, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously (with one absent) via voice vote. b. Regarding the Minutes of the December 10. 2012 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously(with one absent) via voice vote. V. SPECIAL REPORTS 1. Swearing-in Ceremony for New Firefighter/Paramedic Fire and Police Commission Chairman Mike Simkins performed the swearing-in ceremony for Morton Grove's newest firefighter/paramedic, Brandon L. Patchett. Chairman Simkins provided some background information about Firefighter Patchett, who began his employment with the Village on January 7, 2013. Patchett was born and raised in Bourbonnais, where his father served as a volunteer firefighter for over 30 years. Patchett attended the University of Illinois—Champaign and received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He enlisted in the Illinois National Guard in 2000, and since then has served over seven years on active duty, including a tour in Afghanistan. Patchett is married to a Niles West graduate and plans to relocate soon to this area. The Board and assemblage congratulated Firefighter Patchett as his father pinned on his badge. Minutes of January 14,2013 Board Meeting V. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) 2. Plan Commission Case PC12-08 Requesting Text Amendments to Sections 12-4-3 and 12-17-1 of the Unified Development Code of the Village of Morton Grove. Plan Commission Chairman Ron Farkas presented the case. He noted that the Village was the Applicant. and was seeking text amendments to the Unified Development Code to modify some of the allowable uses in Commercial Districts and to add and/or amend some of the definitions of commercial businesses. These changes are being sought because of the updates to Title 4 of the Municipal Code that were recently approved. Chairman Farkas said that Title 4 will now give the Village the ability to have an accurate da- tabase of all businesses operating within it, not just those with Village business licenses. These text amendments will address some discrepancies between definitions, allowable uses, and general intent of some aspects of Title 4 and Title 12. For example, Title 4 references commercial uses such as kennels, microbreweries, bars, and taverns, but Title 12 currently does not permit these uses, or only allows them on a limited basis, in conjunction with other uses. The amendments also include language that is more in tune with modern business trends. Chairman Farkas noted that the Plan Commission had unanimously recommended approval of this case. Mayor Staackmann asked if any members of the Board had any questions of Chairman Far- kas. There were none. Mayor Staackmann then asked for a vote to accept the Plan Commis- sion's report. Trustee DiMaria so moved, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed .._ unanimously (with one absent) via voice vote. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE VII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) NONE VIII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. Mayor Staackmann announced that Lake Shore Waste had recently entered into a partnership with LRS, which has its primary operations in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The mayor said that he and Village Administrator Ryan Home had met with Lake Shore Waste on Friday, January 11, to try to determine what impact this merger will have on Morton Grove and on Lake Shore's status of submitting an application for a recycling center. Josh O'Connell of Lake Shore said that, with this merger, a whole new spectrum of opportunity has opened up for Lake Shore. He indicated that Morton Grove may be used primarily for Lake Shore's head- quarters and as a hub for their trucks, but stated that absolutely no decisions will be made for several months as to what direction the new merger will go. b. Mayor Staackmann said that he and Mr. Home had reiterated to Mr. O'Connell the whole process that Lake Shore would have to go through in order to establish any recycling center in Morton Grove. Further, the mayor said that he would establish a Citizens' Committee to look 2 Minutes of January 14.2013 Board Meetin. VIII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued) into the impact on the Village if such an application was ever submitted. The Citizens' Committee would collect any data pertinent to the impact on Morton Grove and would investigate and tour various recycling center. This is similar to the Citizens' Committee that was set up when the Village was reviewing contracts for its waste and recycling company prior to entering into the current contract with Groot. Mr. O'Connell said he understood and would keep the Village informed of any decision Lake Shore makes. IX. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Kalogerakos had no report. X. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: Village Administrator Ryan Home said that on tonight's Agenda is the second reading for Ordinance 12-37, which amends the Village's sign regulations. He said that Village staff is recommending that this second reading be tabled until the Appearance Commission can weigh in on the proposed changes. The Appearance Commission's January meeting was cancelled, but they will be meeting in early February. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no report. XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee DiMaria: Trustee DiMaria had no report. B. Trustee Gomberg: Trustee Gomberg had no formal report, but said, regarding the tabling of Ordinance 12-37, that he hoped staff would make a concerted effort to reach out to as many businesses as possible to get their input on the proposed sign changes. 3 Minutes of January 14,2013 Board Meetin. XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) C. Trustee Grear: Trustee Grear presented Resolution 13-03, Appointing a Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). He explained that the Village of Morton Grove, as a member of SWANCC, is entitled to appoint a Director to serve on the Agency's Board of Directors. The Board approves the yearly budget for the Agency and sets policy for the region's long-term plans to manage the area's garbage. Resolution 13-03 authorizes the appointment of Trustee Shel Marcus as the Village's Director and Trustee John Thill and Village Administrator Ryan Home as its Alternate Directors. Trustee Grear moved to approve Resolution 13-03, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye D. Trustee Marcus: Trustee Marus was absent—no report. E. Trustee Thill: 1. Trustee Thill presented Resolution 13-01, Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement With Ayres Associates, Inc. For 2013 Aerial Photogrammetric Mapping. He explained that, each year, as a member of the GIS Consortium, the Village participates in collective purchasing of aerial photography services and data with 15 other member communities. Contractors are solicited every four years. One-fifth of the community is mapped every year, so every five years the data is updated. The data obtained includes aerial photography, planimetric information such as buildings, roads, and paved surfaces, drainage (lakes/ponds and ditches), utilities, vegetation and structures (fences. decks, pools, signs. mailboxes, etc.), and topographic information that includes contours and spot elevations. Trustee Thill said the amount of this contract is a not-to-exceed value of$16,089. Trustee Thill moved, seconded by Trustee DiMaria, to approve Resolution 13-01. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye 4 Minutes of January 14,2013 Board Meeting XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) E. Trustee Thill: (continued) 2. Next, Trustee Thill introduced for a first reading Ordinance 13-01, Amending the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code Sections 12-4-3D and 12-17-1 to Modify Al- lowable Commercial Uses in the C-1, C-2, and C/R Districts and Update Selected Com- mercial Definitions. There was no discussion on Ordinance 13-01. F. Trustee Toth: Trustee Toth presented Ordinance 12-37, Amending Title 10, Chapter 10, of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code Entitled "Sign Regulations." Pursuant to the recommendation of Village staff, Trustee Toth moved to table this Ordinance to the next meeting. Trustee Thill seconded the motion. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye XII. OTHER BUSINESS a. Trustee DiMaria and Mr. Home had a discussion about an agreement to provide social services that had been included in their Board packets. Mr. Home apologized for the delay in getting the agreement to the Board for their review; he said it had been received in mid- December and reviewed with Corporation Counsel Liston, but the Board just received it last week. Trustee DiMaria asked if there were bids from any other company. Mr. Home said that he, Fire Chief Friel, and Jackie Walker-O'Keefe had met with another company (Omni), but said that they deal more with crisis management. They didn't submit a proposal based on the Village's needs. Mr. Home said the Village wants to make sure that residents are properly serviced regarding their social services needs. Other than meeting with Omni, there were no other bids. b. Trustee DiMaria asked if the arrangement would be month-to-month. Mr. Home said that was something the Board would use its discretion to decide. Trustee DiMaria refered to a list of services available. Mr. Home said the Board's decision will be made on costs and services. c. Trustee DiMaria asked who was handling Civic Center hall rentals now. Mr. Home said that there are currently two employees working the front desk and Phil Geraci will handle rentals. Finance Director Navarrete has investigated the Village's Financial Assistance Program and has determined that it could be done by a third party as well. 5 Minutes of January 14.2013 Board Meeting XI I I. WARRANTS Trustee Toth presented two Warrant Registers this evening. 1. The first was the Warrants for December 24, 2012 in the amount of$823,513.37. She moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear Lye Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye 2. The next was the Warrants for January 14, 2013, in the amount of$780,764.40. Trustee Toth moved, seconded by Trustee Thill, to approve these Warrants. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 abstain. Tr. DiMaria abstain Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear afire Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye XIV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS 1. Tom Maddex, 5917 Cleveland, said he was affiliated with the Citizens to Stop the Waste Transfer Station. He said that if Lake Shore applies for a permit to open a recycling center, it will be strenuously opposed. He requested the Board to not allow it as it would bring noise, vermin, mosquitoes, etc. and would diminish property values in the area. He thanked Mayor Staackmann and Mr. Home for having a discussion with Lake Shore to see what impact, if .__ any, their merger would have on the Village. a. Mr. Maddex said that he had had an opportunity to go to recycling facility on S. California Avenue. The facility was surrounded by railroad tracks and heavy industry; there were no schools around, and the closest residents were those in Cook County Jail. He counted 13 vehicles, carrying mostly scrap metal and construction/demolition materials, arriving within a very short period. He felt it would be equal to 1,248 trucks daily or 8.700 trucks weekly. He said that his group had met with Josh O'Connell in September and at the time was told that the company had no plans to go into receiving scrap metal or construction/demolition debris. b. He asked if setting up a Citizens' Committee was a normal thing to do, and asked if the Village could make promises now, knowing that the upcoming election may change things. c. Mayor Staackmann assured Mr. Maddex of his intention to set up a Citizens' Committee, should Lake Shore apply for a permit to open a recycling center, and said he believed that Village Administrator Home was committed to seeing that happen also. 2. Georgianne Brunner, former Trustee and former liaison to the Family and Senior Services Department, said that Jackie Walker-O'Keefe served families and individuals who were not seniors. She wondered if that would stay the same. She also noted that the Village has a policy for dealing with hoarders; the key people involved in implementing that policy are the Village's social worker and Health Inspector, who has recently retired. This involves follow-up. She wondered if that policy would be maintained, and if so, who would do the follow-up. She also wondered if residents would have to pay for social services. 6 Minutes of January 14,2013 Board Meeting XIV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (continued) Mr. Home responded that the agreement under review does not limit social services to seniors only, nor will residents have to pay for services. The Village's policy regarding hoarders will not need to be changed. He said he was confident that services similar to those that have been provided in the past will still be provided. XV. ADJOURNMENT/EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee DiMaria moved to adjourn the Meeting. Trustee Toth seconded the motion. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg Lyre Tr. Grear afire Tr. Marcus absent Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. PASSED this 28th day of January, 2013. Trustee Di Maria , ryc Trustee Gomberg tv./i: Trustee Grear t ``,c_ Trustee Marcus f10,:Y - jji/ ....... Trustee Thill 4 . Trustee Toth APPROVED,tiy m this 28th day of January. 2013. / / / niel . Staack ann, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 29th day of January, 2013. vim./ . Tony S. Kalogerakos, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by Teresa Cousar 7