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Home My WebLink About2013-02-25 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 FEBRUARY 25, 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. III. Village Clerk Tony Kalogerakos called the roll. Present were: Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry Gomberg, Bill Grear, She! Marcus, John Thill, and Maria Toth. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regarding the Minutes of the February 11, 2013 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. V. SPECIAL REPORTS NONE VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE VII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) NONE VIII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Mayor Staackmann asked for the Board's concurrence to appoint Mario Vardijan to the Economic Development Commission. Trustee Thill so moved, seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. Minutes of Februa 25. 2013 Board Meetin. IX. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Kalogerakos announced that Primary Election Day is tomorrow, February 26. X. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: Village Administrator Ryan Home had no report. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston said that, as the Village's Ethics Officer, she had been asked, subsequent to the last Board Meeting, to render an opinion as to whether or not Mayor Staackmann violated the Village's Ethics Ordinance or any State statutes by voting on the contract to provide social services at that meeting. She said she referred the matter to an attorney at Ancel Glink, a firm with over 30 years of experience in municipal law. The attorney's opinion stated that he found no reason in either the State statutes or in the Village's Code of Ethics that would have precluded the mayor from voting, and no evidence that any conflict of interest existed. XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee DiMaria: Trustee DiMaria had no report. B. Trustee Gomberg: Trustee Gomberg had no formal report but, as the liaison to the Police Department, read a report from Chief Mark Erickson on recent Department training and awards. The Department held their annual department-wide training last week, and thanked all the principals, directors, and superintendents from all of the Village's schools for their attendance, discussion, and input into the Department's School Safety Program. The Police Department also thanked Habeeb Quadri, Principal of the MCC Full-Time School., for his presentation to, and discus- sion with, all members of the Department regarding "Muslim Faith, Culture, and Community Relations." In addition, numerous awards were given to both sworn and civilian members of the Police Department, including Meritorious Service, Letters of Commendation, and Department Commendation awards. Officer Dennis Johnson was named "Officer of the Year", and the following officers received "Top Cop" Awards: Officer Stephen Litkowiak, Officer Dennis Johnson, Officer Dan Warrensford, and Detective Dominic Przekota. 2 Minutes of Februa 25.2013 Board Meetin• XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) C. Trustee Grear: Trustee Grear had no report. D. Trustee Marcus: 1. Trustee Marus presented Resolution 13-10, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Landscape Concepts Management, Inc. For the @013 Tree Trimming Program. He explained that the Village has an annual program, dependent on funding appropriations, to trim trees within the Village rights-of-way and property. This contract was bid through a public process. Three bids were received, with the lowest bidder being Landscape Concepts Management, Inc. . This contract has an estimated value of$23,710, but since this is a unit price contract, the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work done. Trustee Marcus moved to approve Resolution 13-07, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye 2. Next, Trustee Marcus presented Resolution 13-11, Authorizing the Acceptance of a Material Proposal From Arrow Road Construction Company for the 2013 Material Purchasing Program for Asphalt. He explained that the Village has an annual program, depending on funding appropriations, to purchase construction materials, like asphalt and concrete, to be used to maintain Village rights-of-way and property. The purchases of construction materials are paid for using monies from the General Fund, the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, and the Enterprise Fund. The use of Motor Fuel Tax funds is administratively controlled by the State of Illinois, so contracts for these amounts must conform to the requirements of the State. This contract was bid through a public process. Three bids were received, with the low bidder being Arrow Road Construction Company. The estimated contract value is $57,750. Since this is a unit price contract, the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of material purchased. Trustee Marcus moved to approve Resolution 13-08, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth afire 3 Next, Trustee Marcus presented Resolution 13-12, Authorizing the Acceptance of a Material Proposal From Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. for the 2013 Material Purchasing Program for Concrete. As with Resolution 13-11, Trustee Marcus noted that tdhis contract was bid through a public process. Only two bids were received, with the low bidder being Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. The estimated contract value is $44,640. 3 - Minutes of Februa 25.2013 Board Meetin• XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) D. Trustee Marcus: (continued) Trustee Marcus said that, since this is a unit price contract, the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of material purchased. Trustee Marcus moved to approve Resolution 13-12, seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth afire E. Trustee Thill: Trustee Thill presented Ordinance 13-02, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Parking Variation in Excess of 35% of the Required Number of Spaces at the Property Located at 9400-9416 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, Illinois. This is the second reading of this ordinance. Trustee Thill explained that this ordinance is pursuant to Plan Commission case PC 13-01, which was reported to the Board at its February 11, 2013 meeting. This ordinance grants a Special Use Permit for a parking variation in excess of 35% of the number of required spaces for sites where the building area is less than 10,000 square feet. Trustee Thill moved to adopt Ordinance 13-02, seconded by Trustee Toth. Trustee Marcus said that he expressed some concerns about this at the February 11th Board Meeting. He said he continues to be concerned over the lack of having a current traffic study, and felt it was important for new businesses to come in with the proper amount of parking spaces, but he said he supports new businesses and wants to encourage them, so he would support this ordinance. Upon the vote, the motion passed: t ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill ae Tr. Toth aye F. Trustee Toth: 1. Trustee Toth announced that the Advisory Commission on Aging is having a special presentation on March 12, titled "Home Safe Home." In April, another presentation will take place at the Civic Center titled "Self Defense for Seniors." All are encouraged to attend. 2. Trustee Toth thanked Trustees Marcus and Thill, and all the residents, who came to the reception for the new Social Services staff. She urged everyone to stop by the Civic Center and visit Mary Senn. 4 Minutes of Februa 25,2013 Board Meetin• XII. OTHER BUSINESS NONE XIII. WARRANTS Trustee Toth presented the Warrants for February 25, 2013 in the amount of$603,980.89. She moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee DiMaria. There was no discussion on the Warrants. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria eye Tr. Gomberg eye Tr. Grear eye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye XIV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS Georgianne Brunner, former Village Trustee, told Trustee Thill that he owed the residents an apology for his remarks at the February 11th Board Meeting, when he stated that he was seeing people in attendance that he hadn't seen since the last election, and he didn't believe that it was coincidental. She said it was not appropriate for him to make assumptions as to why anyone chooses to attend board meetings. She also noted that the Board is constantly encouraging attendance at Board Meetings. Mrs. Brunner said, "You can't have it both ways." Trustee Thill proffered his apologies to anyone he had offended. `.' XV. ADJOURNMENT/EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee DiMaria moved to adjourn the Meeting. Trustee Toth seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear eye Tr. Marcus ante Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. 5 Minutes of Februa 25.2013 Board Meetin. • PASSED this 11th day of March, 2013. Trustee DiMaria 1,41V Trustee Gomberg Vt Trustee Grear Trustee Marcus Trustee Thill Trustee Toth AP""OVED by me this 11th day of March, 2013. Daniel J. Staackmann, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my]of�ce this 12th d of March, 2013. I / ,` > Tony S. Kalogerakp,,Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by Teresa Cousar 6