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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-08 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 APRIL 8, 2013 CALL TO ORDER • 18 Village President Dan Staackmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the H. 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, Shel Marcus, John Thill, and Maria Toth. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regarding the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 25, 2013, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to accept the Minutes as presented. Trustee Marcus noted that he would be abstaining (assumed Trustee Gomberg would be as well) because both had been absent from the March 25, 2013 meeting. Motion passed unanimously (with two absent) via voice vote. b. Regarding the Minutes of the March 25, 2013 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee DiMaria moved, seconded by Trustee Toth, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously (with two absent) via voice vote. V. SPECIAL REPORTS 1. Swearing-in of Two New Police Officers Fire and Police Commission Chairman Mike Simkins said he was pleased to perform the swearing in of Morton Grove's newest police officers. He gave some background on each: a. Sean Lang began his employment with the Village on April 1, 2013 and began his training at the Suburban Law Enforcement Police Academy on April 8, 2013. He was born and raised in Bartlett and attended Western University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. Prior to joining the department, Sean worked as a counselor at an alternative school for youth with behavioral and developmental disabilities. He has a supportive girlfriend and enjoys working out and spending time with family and friends. Chairman Simkins administered the oath and Officer Lang's girlfriend presented him with his badge as the Board and assemblage congratulated him. Minutes of Aril 8.2013 Board Meeting V. SPECIAL REPORTS (continued) b. Tom Skrzyniarz began his employment with the Village on April 1, 2013 and began his training at the Suburban Law Enforcement Police Academy on April 8, 2013. He was raised in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois—Chicago, where he received his Bachelor's Degree, majoring in Criminal Justice. Tom's lifelong ambition has been to become a police officer, and to that end, he has worked in the loss prevention field. He is single and enjoys playing baseball, working out, and spending time with his family and friends. Chairman Simkins administered the oath and Officer Skrzyniarz' girlfriend presented him with his badge as the Board and assemblage congratulated him. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE VII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) NONE VIII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1. Mayor Staackmann sought concurrence with his appointment of Michael Angelo Youakim to the Finance Advisory Commission. Trustee Thill so moved, seconded by Trustee Marcus. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear Lye Tr. Marcus afire Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye 2. Mayor Staackmann read two proclamations: a. He proclaimed April 22, 2013 as "Earth Day" in Morton Grove, and urged all citizens to be mindful of local, state, and national laws which protect our environment, and to join in efforts to preserve the beauty and wonder of the lands, skies, and waters of the Earth. b. Next, Mayor Staackmann proclaimed April 26, 2013 as "Arbor Day' in the Village. He urged all citizens to support efforts to protect the Village's trees and woodlands, and to support the Village's urban forestry program, and to plant trees. IX. CLERK'S REPORT 1. Clerk Kalogerakos sought a motion to approve Executive Session Minutes of September 10, 2012; September 24, 2012; October 8, 2012; November 12, 2012; November 26, 2012; and December 10, 2012. Trustee Toth so moved, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria ave Tr. Gomberg ave Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus ave Tr. Thill ave Tr. Toth ave 2 Minutes of A•ril 8.2013 Board Meeting IX. CLERK'S REPORT (continued) 2. Next, Clerk Kalogerakos asked for a motion to approve the release of none of the Executive Session Minutes. Trustee Thill so moved, seconded by Trustee Gomberg. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth Rya 3. Clerk Kalogerakos then requested a motion for the destruction of tapes of Executive Sessions (as authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings Act) for April 25, 2011 (both pre-and post-); May 9, 2011; June 13, 2011; July 11, 2011; August 8, 2011, and October 10, 2011. Trustee Toth so moved, seconded by Trustee DiMaria. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus afire Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye 4. Lastly, Clerk Kalogerakos reminded the assemblage that tomorrow, April 9, is Election Day. He urged everyone to go out and vote! X. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: Village Administrator Ryan Home had no report. B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no report. XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee DiMaria: Trustee DiMaria had no report. B. Trustee Gomberq: Trustee Gomberg had no report. 3 Minutes of Aril 8.2013 Board Meetin• XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) C. Trustee Grear: Trustee Grear presented for a first reading Ordinance 13-03, Authorizing an Extension and Modification of An Economic Incentive and Tax Increment Allocation Financing Development Agreement By and Between the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois and Keith R. Jackson. He explained that the Village, pursuant to Ordinance 11-10, entered into an agreement with Keith R. Jackson to construct a multi-use structure which will include the relocation and enlargement of his popular Pequod's Pizza Restaurant. However, this project was delayed due to the downturn of the economy. The Board and Mr. Jackson wish to extend and modify the terms of the agreement to update the timeline and the site plan. Once the new building is constructed, and Pequod's relocates to 6401 Chestnut, Mr. Jackson will sell his property, commonly known as 8520 and 8522 Fernald Avenue, to the Village. The Village will sell 6401 Chestnut for$346,000 and will purchase 8520 and 8522 Fernald Avenue for$455,000. As this is a first reading, no action will be taken at this meeting. Trustee Thill noted that there was no completion date included in the ordinance and wondered why. Corporation Counsel Liston said the contract was not included with the ordinance because the contract had not yet gone through a formal review process with Mr. Jackson's attorneys. Also, Village staff is currently reviewing the site plans and timelines. The Board could postpone voting until the contract is ready, should they so desire. D. Trustee Marcus: 1. Trustee Marus presented Resolution 13-22, Authorizing the Execution of a Purchasing Agreement For a New Leak Detection System With Dorner Company. He explained that the existing Leak Detection System is now 18 years old. It is used for locating and pinpointing water main leaks so as to minimize excavations during the repair of various sized water mains in the Village's water distribution sstem. Over the last two years, it has become increasingly difficult to find replacement parts for this system. The unit has reached the end of its useful life and needs replacement. Bids were sought and one bid was received, from the Dorner Company of Sussex, Wisconsin, in the amount of$21,250, which includes a 5-year extended warranty. Trustee Marcus moved, seconded by Trustee DiMaria, to approve Resolution 13-22. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg ave Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus aye Tr. Thill ave Tr. Toth aye 2. Next, Trustee Marcus presented Resolution 13-23, Authorizing the Execution of a Contract With Bill's Painting Company for the 2013 Waukegan Road Street Light Pole Painting Project. 4 Minutes of AdI 8,2013 Board Meetin. XI. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) D. Trustee Marcus: (continued) He explained that the ornamental and roadway street light poles installed along Waukegan Road from Beckwith to Golf Road need to be painted to protect against further corrosion and to restore their decorative appearance. The street light poles from Dempster Street to Beckwith were painted in 2012. Bids were sought for this project and two were received, with the low bidder being Bill's Painting Company, in the amount of$10,470. This is the same company that did the work in 2012. Trustee Marcus moved to approve Resolution 13-23, seconded by Trustee Toth. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear afire Tr. Marcus gig Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye E. Trustee Thill: Trustee Thill had no report. F. Trustee Toth: Trustee Toth had no report. XII. OTHER BUSINESS a. Trustee Thill said that, about a month ago, he had requested that any revenue brought into the Village because of video gaming and red light cameras should be set aside for police and fire pensions. He said he hadn't heard anymore since then and wondered if it was feasible. He said he hadn't heard any of his colleagues express any objections, so he assumed they were in agreement. He wondered if the Board or staff had any issues with his suggestion. b. Trustee Marcus said he was president pro-tem when Trustee Thill made that recommenda- tion, and had asked staff to research it. He asked Mr. Home if he had made any progress. c. Mr. Home said that this is the middle of vehicle sticker season and the Finance Department is a little bogged down. He said that he has talked with Finance Director Navarrete, and they will draft some recommendations for the Board as to any possible risks or limitations. Mr. Home said he would have a report for the Board within a week. Trustee Thill asked if any of his colleagues had any objections to this. No one did. d. Mayor Staackmann said he knew that the Board was going to have to substantially increase its contributions to the police and fire pensions. The Village's Pension Board has already expressed concerns about the Village's funding levels. The State's Department of Insurance will no longer be recommending pension funding levels, so the Village will be going by the actuaries' recommendations, which are generally higher than the State's by about $300,000. s Minutes of April 8,2013 Board Meetin. XII. OTHER BUSINESS (continued) e. Mayor Staackmann asked Trustee Thill if he was proposing that the additional revenue be used for the Village to meet its pension obligations, or above it. Trustee Thill said it would be over and above the pension obligations. Mayor Staackmann asked if this would be an ongoing thing over if it would stop once a certain level of funding is reached. Mr. Home said he would include a recommendation as to the duration of this suggestion in his report. XI I I. WARRANTS Trustee Toth presented the Warrants for April 8, 2013 in the amount of$271,396.89. She moved to approve the Warrants, seconded by Trustee Thill. There was no discussion on the Warrants. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. Tr. DiMaria aye Tr. Gomberg aye Tr. Grear aye Tr. Marcus afire Tr. Thill Tr. Toth aye XIV. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS NONE XV. 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 afire Tr. Thill aye Tr. Toth aye The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. 6 Minutes of April 8.2013 Board Meetin. PASSED this 22nd day of April, 2013. Trustee DiMaria /,.�`c' Trustee Gomberg Trustee Grear )'={, c. Trustee Marcus Trustee Thill /-, r� Trustee Toth LL, ' APPROVED by m'this 22nd day of April, 2013. Daniel J. Staackmann,Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois • . APPROVED an LED in my,bf,Hce thi r�day of April, 2013. // Tony S. Kalogerakos,Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by.Teresa Cousar 7