The village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Jan. 24 to approve the warrant list.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
"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."
Board of Trustees 1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
Regular Meeting www.northbrook.il.us
~ Minutes ~ Debbie Ford
(847) 664-4013
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 7:30 PM Board Room
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1. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
James Karagianis Trustee Absent
A.C. Buehler Trustee Present
Michael Scolaro Trustee Present
Todd Heller Trustee Present
Kathryn Ciesla Trustee Present
Bob Israel Trustee Present
Sandra Frum Village President Present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Ciesla asked for a moment of silence to remember Mailman Rudy Lucer who passed
away on January 14, 2017. Rudy delivered mail on the same Northbrook route for 24 years.
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Tuesday, January 10, 2017
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee
SECONDER: Todd Heller, Trustee
AYES: Buehler, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Israel, Frum
ABSENT: James Karagianis
4. HEAR FROM AUDIENCE
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Richard Nahrstadt reported staff is working on the Budget. The Budget
Workshop will be on March 21st at 6:30 PM. There will also be a Special Regular Board Meeting that
night. There will be no meeting on March 28th. The Board's Facility Task Force tours are going very
well.
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6. WARRANT LIST
Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Scolaro, Trustee
SECONDER: Todd Heller, Trustee
AYES: Buehler, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Israel, Frum
ABSENT: James Karagianis
Review of Frontage Deposit Refund List Dated January 14, 2017
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Scolaro, Trustee
SECONDER: Todd Heller, Trustee
AYES: Buehler, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Israel, Frum
ABSENT: James Karagianis
7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
A. Youth Commission Goals
President Frum invited Carla Martin, Youth Commission Chairperson, to speak to the Board
regarding the Youth Commission Goals. In response, Ms. Martin provided an update on the events that
were held. A review was made on the Youth Commission and it was determined that the students really
want to keep this Commission going.
Ms. Martin introduced Lucia Varsicoma, one of the Youth Commission students. Lucia spoke
about the vision for a new Youth Commission. She stated it will be a voice for the youth of Northbrook.
The target audience would be the youth around Northbrook and any relevant leaders within the
Northbrook community. Our desire is to elevate and encourage the youth to bring forward their voices
and for leaders to respect their voices. The Youth Commission will be funding a four hour workshop for
training on how to have a civil minded voice in a government setting.
President Frum noted last Saturday was the Northwest Municipal Conference Legislative
Brunch.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Scolaro moved, seconded by Trustee Buehler to move item 11(B), Resolution Approving
Contract for Audit Services to the Consent Agenda. On voice vote, all were in favor.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee
SECONDER: A.C. Buehler, Trustee
AYES: Buehler, Scolaro, Heller, Ciesla, Israel, Frum
ABSENT: James Karagianis
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-5
2017 MFT Appropriation Resolution
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-6
A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. of Schaumburg,
Illinois for the Lee Road Reconstruction Project
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-7
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two Dump Body Replacements from R. A. Adams
Enterprises Inc. of McHenry, Illinois
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-8
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Police Department Training Simulator from Milo
Range of Ann Arbor, MI
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-9
A Resolution Approving Renewal of a Contract for Audit Services with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9. PLANNING/ZONING
A. PRELIMINARY REVIEW - ZONING & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
1. Preliminary Review of a Request for a Wall Sign in Excess of the Maximum District Height of 20 Feet
for Spark Hire Located at 1500 Skokie Boulevard
Tom Poupard, Director of Development and Planning Services, gave a brief presentation on the
preliminary review of a request for a wall sign, in excess of the maximum district height allowance of 20
feet for Spark Hire, located at 1500 Skokie Blvd. The proposed sign would face east, facing the Eden
Expressway. The total height of the sign above grade would be 47 feet. There are two signs already on
the upper portion of the building, one on the north side and one on the south side. The proposal is that
those two signs would remain.
Trustee Heller made a recommendation for the Plan Commission to review the existing two
signs that are already on the building and have them removed, not whited out.
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Manager Nahrstadt noted that in the applicant’s materials, they indicated they could either
keep the existing signs or remove them if that is desired by the board. Several members noted that it
would be better to have the existing signs removed.
10. PUBLIC SAFETY
No Report
11. ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE
A. Review and Approval of the November 15, 2016 Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
Minutes
Trustee Ciesla moved, and Trustee Scolaro seconded to accept the minutes from the November
15, 2016 Administration and Finance Committee Meeting. The motion was approved on a voice vote.
12. PUBLIC WORKS
A. Review and Approval of the December 13, 2016 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes
Trustee Buehler moved, and Trustee Israel seconded to accept the minutes from the December
13, 2016 Public Works Committee Meeting. The motion was approved on a voice vote.
B. Verbal Report of the January 17, 2017 Public Works Committee Meeting (Voltz Road)
Trustee Heller updated the Board on the Public Works Committee Meeting. On Tuesday,
January 17, 2017 the Committee met to review the Voltz Rd. Corridor Traffic Study and feedback
received on the September 29, 2016 Open House. The Committee moved to recommend to the Village
Board the proposed improvements along the Voltz Rd. Corridor; including the narrowing of lanes on Lee
Road between Walters Avenue and Shermer Road. Re-striping and narrowing of Voltz Road between
Sunset Ridge and the second 90 degree bend, the installation of a right turn lane from Voltz Road to
Waukegan Road and the addition of bike sharrows where feasible. The Committee also directed staff to
follow up with the Illinois Department of Transportation on the Phase 1 study for the north bound left
turn lane from Waukegan Road onto Maple Road. The Village Board will consider these
recommendations at a future meeting.
13. COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATION
No Report
14. COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
No Report
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15. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Trustee Buehler will be participating in the Glenview/Northbrook Youth Commission Chili Cook
off being held this Saturday, at the Parkville Center in Glenview at 5:00 p.m.
Trustee Scolaro thanked everyone for the birthday wishes.
Village Attorney Elrod noted Holland and Knight will be sponsoring its Bi-annual seminar on
Friday April 21, 2017 at the New Writer's Theatre in Glencoe.
16. ADJOURN
Trustee Ciesla moved, seconded by Trustee Israel to adjourn the meeting at 8:12pm. On voice
vote, all were in favor.
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