The Village of Northbrook board of trustees met Tuesday, June 28.
"The Village has a Council-Manager form of government which was adopted in 1953 by referendum. The Board is made up of the Village President and six trustees. All are elected for four year terms on an at-large basis. Also elected for a four year term is the Village Clerk."
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Village of Northbrook board of trustees:
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
~ Minutes ~
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 7:30 PM Board Room
1. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name;
James Karagianis Trustee Present
A.C. Buehler Trustee Absent
Michael Scolaro Trustee Present
Todd Heller Trustee Present
Kathryn Ciesla Trustee Present
Bob Israel Trustee Absent
Sandra Frum Village President Present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Tuesday, June 14, 2016
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Todd Heller, Trustee
SECONDER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee
AYES: Karagianis, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Frum
ABSENT: A.C. Buehler, Bob Israel
4. HEAR FROM AUDIENCE
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Nahrstadt acknowledged the hard work of the Northbrook Park District staff, along with Village staff, led by Village Clerk Ford on the upcoming 4th of July event.
Manager Nahrstadt also wanted to remind residents that it wasn’t too late to purchase the special 4th of July vehicle stickers, proceeds of which go towards the events.
6. WARRANT LIST
Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Scolaro, Trustee SECONDER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee AYES: Karagianis, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Frum ABSENT: A.C. Buehler, Bob Israel
Review of Frontage Deposit Refund List Dated June 14, 2016
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Scolaro, Trustee SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee AYES: Karagianis, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Frum ABSENT: A.C. Buehler, Bob Israel
7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Frum also wanted to recognize Grace Elisco from the Youth Commission. Grace is a student who has been on the Youth Commission for the past five years and will be attending Bradley University. President Frum commended Grace on her many accomplishments while serving on the Commission and the relationship she has built between the Commission and Glenbrook North high school. President Frum then read a letter from the Youth Commission chairman Carla Slawson-Martens who thanked Grace for her exemplary work while serving on the Commission.
Grace Elisco said the Youth Commission has been a great opportunity for her and thanked the community for the opportunity.
President Frum continued her report by mentioning that she recently met with members of the ACC and has been asked to increase their involvement on petitions. In addition, the Commission would also like to be more involved in the earlier stages of the petition process. President Frum has asked staff to look into what other communities are doing.
President Frum also mentioned that a Korean War exhibit is currently on display at the Northbrook Public Library and encourages individuals to go visit the exhibit.
She also reminded everyone of the 4th of July activities and looks forward to seeing everyone at the festivities.
President Frum asked for approval of an omnibus vote for the following three Resolutions.
A. RECOGNITION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-81
A Resolution Recognizing Julia Miller of the Arts Commission for Nine Years of Service
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: A.C. Buehler, Trustee S
ECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Karagianis, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Frum
ABSENT: A.C. Buehler, Bob Israel
B. RECOGNITION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-82
A Resolution Recognizing Cherie Natenberg of the Arts Commission for Four Years of Service
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: A.C. Buehler, Trustee
SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Karagianis, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Frum
ABSENT: A.C. Buehler, Bob Israel
C. RECOGNITION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-83
A Resolution Recognizing Marilyn Jamora of the Arts Commission for Six Years of Service
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: A.C. Buehler, Trustee
SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Karagianis, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Frum
ABSENT: A.C. Buehler, Bob Israel
D. RECOGNITION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-84
A Resolution Recognizing the New Tradition Chorus's Advancement to the International Chorus Contest
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Karagianis, Trustee
SECONDER: Todd Heller, Trustee
AYES: Karagianis, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Frum
ABSENT: A.C. Buehler, Bob Israel
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Ciesla moved, seconded by Trustee Heller to move item 13 (A) to the Consent Agenda. On voice vote, all were in favor.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Todd Heller, Trustee
SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Karagianis, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Frum
ABSENT: A.C. Buehler, Bob Israel
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-85
A Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of an Agreement with Emerald Tree Care, LLC of Carol Stream, Illinois for the Treatment of 69 Parkway Elm Trees
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-86
A Resolution Authorizing A Contract with R.C. Wegman Construction Company of Aurora, Illinois for Improvements to the Public Works Center
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-87
A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Menoni & Mecogni Inc. of Highland Park, Illinois For Material Hauling and Debris Disposal
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-88
A Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of Pavement Marking Services from Preform Traffic Control Systems, Ltd. of Elk Grove, Illinois
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-89
A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Cargill, Incorporated - Deicing Technology Business of North Olmsted, Ohio for the Purchase of Rock Salt for the 2016/17 Winter Season
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-90
A Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of Subscription and Services with Lexipol, LLC
G. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-46
An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Dump Truck from San Diego Freightliner of San Diego, California
H. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-47
An Ordinance Granting a Special Permit Authorizing a Wall Sign in Excess of the District Height Limit of 20 Feet in the O-4 Boulevard Office District (500 Skokie Blvd Suite 444 – KemperSports) (Docket No. PCD-16-06
I. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-48
An Ordinance to Amend the AFO to Increase Class E Liquor License for Starbucks - Skokie Blvd
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9. PLANNING/ZONING
A. PRELIMINARY REVIEW - ZONING & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
1. Preliminary Review of Request for Zoning Relief to allow a Transitional Services Facility at 1620 Sunset Ridge Road (PRE-16-14)
Planner Michaela Kohlstedt provided a summary of the Subject Property and of its existing zoning and land use. She then provided details about the Applicant’s background and stated that the Applicant is requesting to operate a private sober living facility for men ages 18-28 on the Subject Property. She provided details regarding qualifications for both the program and for the staffing of the facility. Planner Kohlstedt also included a list of requirements for residency.
Planner Kohlstedt than explained what necessary relief, zoning code text amendments and special permit, were needed for the Subject Property. She then listed the primary issues to consider.
Trustee Karagianis questioned the number of staff members on premise during the 24 hours and the number of residents at one time and was concerned with the number of cars parked during this time on the property. He also questioned the credentials of the Applicant and asked if the Applicant has any experience operating such facilities. Trustee Karagianis thought it is was a big undertaking and is hesitant to amend the Zoning Code to allow such a use.
Trustee Scolaro feels this is a jewel of a piece of property in Northbrook and feels this is not the best use for this property but thinks the petition should go forward based on the community need the facility would serve. He would have to be convinced however that this is the appropriate location for such a facility.
Trustee Heller’s first look at the proposed application was that it is a very admirable idea; however; he does have the same concerns as Trustee Karagianis. He feels that we would need to take a detail look at it and see what other towns are doing. Trustee Heller likes the concept and thinks it could be appropriate for this house, but needs to look at the specifics. He does not think we should increase from six to fifteen residents by special permit.
Trustee Ciesla feels there is a need for this use, and it is appropriate to look at the special permit standards the Village has in place, as well as see what other agency standards may be appropriate to include. Trustee Ciesla also concurs with her fellow Trustees that increasing the number of residents to fifteen is too large. Trustee Ciesla’ s other concerns were parking issues with family visits; maintenance of property, and no on-street parking to name a few. She would like the Plan Commission to see what the appropriate number of residents are for such a facility when the Commission reviews the application and also asked that the Police and Fire departments to review the application as well. Trustee Ciesla questions the overall appropriateness of the location of this use.
In response to questions from Trustee Ciesla, the Applicant, Stephanie Zwilling, stated that she agrees with many of the concerns she heard this evening and thinks she may be able to operate with only 10 residents.
President Frum does not feel it is appropriate to amend our code to allow this use in all our districts. She continued by stating that if we were to allow this use, we would need to find out what the overall standards for these facilities are for the number of residents. President Frum was not as concerned with the number of cars which would actually be parked on the property as much as the number of cars going in and out of the property. President Frum has concerns with the traffic flow around that particular area and asks that the Plan Commission take a look at that when reviewing the application.
Trustee Karagianis stated the applicants can now proceed to the Plan Commission if they so desire
10. PUBLIC SAFETY
None
11. ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE
None
12. PUBLIC WORKS
None
13. COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATION
None
14. COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
None
15. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
16. CLOSED SESSION
Trustee Heller moved, seconded by Trustee Ciesla to go into Closed Session to discuss Closed Session Minutes (2.C.21); Purchase of Property (2.C.5) and Pending Litigation (2.C.11). On roll call, all were in favor.
17. ADJOURN
Trustee Karagianis moved, seconded by Trustee Scolaro to adjourn the Meeting at 8:50pm. On voice vote, all were in favor.
ATTEST:
/s/ Sandra E. Frum Village President /s/ Debra J. Ford Village Clerk
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