Village of Lincolnwood President and Board of Trustees met May 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call to Order:
President Turry called the regular meeting of the Lincolnwood Board of Trustees to order at 7:34 pm, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex at 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue, Village of Lincolnwood, County of Cook, and State of Illinois.
Pledge to the Flag:
The Corporate Authorities and all persons in attendance recited the Pledge ofAllegiance to the flag of our country.
Roll Call:
On roll call by Village Clerk Beryl Herman the following were:
Present: President Turry, Trustees Bass, Patel, Cope, Elster, Spino and Klatzco
Absent: None
A quorum was present. Also present: Timothy Wiberg, Village Manager; Ashley Engelmann, Assistant Village Manager; Charles Greenstein, Village Treasurer; Heather McFarland, Management Analyst; Steve Elrod, Village Attorney; Charles Meyer, Assistant to the Village Manager; Steve McNellis, Director of Community Development ; Robert Merkel, Finance Director; Andrew Letson, Public Works Director; Mike Hansen, Fire Chief
Warrant Approval:
Trustee Klatzco moved to approve warrants in the amount of$421, 394.84. The motion was seconded by Trustee Bass.
Upon a Roll Call by the Village Clerk the results were:
Ayes: Trustees Bass, Patel, Cope, Elster, Spino And Klatzco
Nays: None
The motion passed.
Village President' s Report:
1. Appointment of Sue Auerbach to the Plan Commission
President Turry offered for potential appointment the following names for Commission positions:
Sue Auerbach to the Plan Commission and Bruce Heller to the Zoning Board ofAppeals
Trustee Elster moved to approve the appointments, Trustee Cope seconded the motion.
The motion passed with a voice vote.
3. Upcoming Meetings
President Turry announced upcoming meetings. These meeting dates may be found on the Village Website.
Acknowledgement of Outgoing Village Board Members:
1. Trustee Craig Klatzco
President Turry thanked Trustee Klatzco for his service, read his biography and presented him with a commemorative plaque and picture. Trustee Klatzco thanked the Village for the opportunity to serve.
2. Trustee Lawrence Elster
President Turry thanked Trustee Klatzco for his service, read his biography and presented him with a commemorative plaque and picture. Trustee Klatzco thanked the Village for the opportunity to serve.
Acknowledgement of Outgoing Village President:
1. Proclamation Regarding Village President Gerald Turry
Clerk Herman read a Proclamation proclaiming May 2, 2017 as Gerald C. Turry Day in the Village of Lincolnwood.
President Turry read prepared remarks and thanked the Village for the opportunity to serve.
Village Manager Wiberg presented gifts to the outgoing President and Board members and thanked the Village Board for their service.
Adjournment—Sine Die
A motion as made by Trustee Elster and seconded by Trustee Klatzco.
A 15 minute break was called to allow individuals to recognize outgoing Board Members and to congratulate incoming Board Members. The Board reconvened at 8: 40 p.m.
Installation of Newly Elected Officials:
1. Village President Barry Bass( by The Honorable Marvin Aspen, Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois)
Clerk Herman read the biography for The Honorable Marvin Aspen. The Honorable Marvin Aspen administered the oath of office to Barry Bass.
2. Trustee Jean Ikezoe-Halevi (by The Honorable Marvin Aspen, Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois)
The Honorable Marvin Aspen administered the oath ofoffice to Jean Ikezoe-Halevi.
3. Trustee Ronald Cope( by The Honorable Marvin Aspen, Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois)
The Honorable Marvin Aspen administered the oath of office to Ronald Cope.
4. Trustee Georjean Hlepas Nickell (by The Honorable Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos, Cook County Circuit Court Judge)
Clerk Herman read the biography for The Honorable Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos. The Honorable Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos administered the oath of office to Georjean Hlepas Nickell.
5. Village Clerk Beryl Herman (by The Honorable John Grogan, Retired, Circuit Court of Cook County)
Clerk Herman read the biography for The Honorable John Grogan. The Honorable John Grogan administered the oath of office to Beryl Herman.
Call to Order:
President Bass called the regular meeting of the Lincolnwood Board of Trustees to order at 8: 53 pm, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in the Council Chambers ofthe Municipal Complex at 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue, Village of Lincolnwood, County of Cook, and State of Illinois.
Roll Call:
On roll call by Village Clerk Beryl Herman the following were:
Present: President Bass, Trustees Patel, Cope, Ikezoe-Halevi, Spino and Nickell
Absent: None
A quorum was present. Also present: Timothy Wiberg, Village Manager; Ashley Engelmann, Assistant Village Manager; Charles Greenstein, Village Treasurer; Heather McFarland, Management Analyst; Steve Elrod, Village Attorney; Charles Meyer, Assistant to the Village Manager; Steve McNellis, Director of Community Development ; Robert Merkel, Finance Director; Andrew Letson, Public Works Director; Mike Hansen, Fire Chief
Village President' s Report:
1. Nomination for Trustee Vacancy
President Bass thanked the public for the opportunity to serve as Village President. He also asked that residents in the community that are interested in participating on Village commissions in the Village send their resumes to him. He noted that a new renal care business is expected to open at 4600 Touhy.
At this time President Bass announced the nomination ofRenan Sugarman to fill the current vacant Trustee seat. President Bass noted that a copy of Mr. Sugarman' s resume is on the dais for each Village Board member' s consideration.
Trustee Cope asked the Village Attorney to provide the Village Board with information regarding the process for filling the vacant Trustee seat. Village Attorney Elrod noted that the Village Board has 30 days to approve the nomination ofwhich a motion and a second are required as well as concurrence from the majority of the Village Board. Upon approval of the nomination the individual would need to be sworn into office.
Trustee Cope moved to approve the nomination. The motion was seconded by Trustee Nickell.
Trustee Patel moved to table the item to the May 16, 2016 Village Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Spino.
Upon a Roll Call by the Village Clerk the results were:
Ayes: Trustees Patel, Cope, Ikezoe-Halevi, Spino and Nickell
Nays: None
The motion passed.
Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of a Resolution Appointing a Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste Agency ofNorthern Cook County( SWANCC)
2. Approval of a Resolution Relating to Participation by Elected Officials in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
3. Approval of a Resolution Adopting Prevailing Wages Effective May 1, 2017 for the State of Illinois Prevailing Wage Act
4. Approval of an Ordinance in Case# ZB-03- 17 to Approve a Special Fence and Certain Variations from the Zoning Code to Permit a Wrought Iron Fence in the Designated Front Yard and Corner Lot Side Yard at 7117 North Crawford Avenue
5. Approval of a Resolution to Award a Contract to Schroeder and Schroeder Inc. of Skokie, Illinois for the 2017 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $105,000
6. Approval of a Resolution to Approve a Contract with the Detroit Salt Company of Detroit, Michigan for the Purchase of Bulk Sodium Chloride in an Amount Not to Exceed $56,000
7. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Contract Renewal with Planned Forest Solutions of Chicago, Illinois for Consulting Arborist Services in an Amount Not to Exceed$ 20,000
Trustee Cope moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, seconded by Trustee Ikezoe- Halevi.
Upon a Roll Call by the Village Clerk the results were:
Ayes: Trustees Patel, Cope, Ikezoe-Halevi, Spino And Nickell
Nays: None
The motion passed.
Regular Business:
8. Consideration of an Ordinance in Case# PC-02- 17 to Approve Special Uses, Special Sign, and Certain Variations from the Zoning Code to Permit a New Restaurant and Off-Street Parking Area at 6755 North Cicero Avenue
This item was presented by Mr. McNellis. Mr. McNellis noted that this item was originally presented at the April 18, 2017 Village Board meeting. At the meeting the Village Board approved a motion to direct the Village Attorney to draft the Ordinance for consideration.
Trustee Spino moved to approve an Ordinance, seconded by Trustee Patel.
Upon a Roll Call by the Village Clerk the results were:
Ayes: Trustees Patel, Cope, Ikezoe-Halevi, Spino And Nickell
Nays: None The motion passed.
9. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding the Bid for Auto Extrication Equipment to Equipment Management Company (EMC), of Channahon, Illinois in the Amount of 29, 450.00
This item was presented by Chief Mike Hansen using Powerpoint. Chief Hansen stated that a competitive bid process was conducted for the purchase of auto extrication equipment. The Village received three bids. The Resolution for consideration was to award the bid to the second lowest bidder as they demonstrated the equipment to staff, have materials locally available for maintenance and the apparent low bidder did not meet all bid specifications. Therefore, staff recommended approval of a purchase contract to EMC in the amount of$29,450.00.
Trustee Nickell moved to approve a Resolution, seconded by Trustee Ikezoe-Halevi.
Upon a Roll Call by the Village Clerk the results were:
Ayes: Trustees Patel, Cope, Ikezoe-Halevi, Spino And Nickell
Nays: None The motion passed.
10. Consideration of an Ordinance in Case# ZB-02- 17 to Approve a Special Fence and Certain Variations of the Zoning Code to Permit Natural Screening in the Rights-of-Way of North St. Louis Avenue and West Arthur Avenue in Heights Beyond the Maximum Permissible on the Property, and Permit a Deck in the Required Rear Yard Setback at 3500 West Arthur Avenue
This item was presented by Mr. McNellis. Mr. McNellis noted that this item was tabled at the April 18, 2017 meeting. He further noted that the petitioner requested a continuance to May 16, 2017 on the matter.
Trustee Patel moved to remove the item from the table, seconded by Trustee Spino.
The motion passed with a Voice Vote.
Trustee Patel noted that since the last meeting he had an opportunity to review the current conditions within the Village. He stated that he found over 150 examples of the landscape situation being requested by the petitioner. However, he is concerned with approving the request absent a hardship.
Discussion ensued regarding giving the Village Manager the ability to waive enforcement for the side and rear yard request based on common existing occurrences or to create an Ordinance waiving enforcement.
Discussion also occurred regarding placing the original Ordinance for this evening' s consideration on the next meeting as well as an updated Ordinance waiving enforcement to provide the petitioner with an opportunity to discuss both options.
Trustee Cope moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance to waive enforcement for the side & rear yard landscaping based on common occurrences in the Village and an Ordinance granting the requested deck variation, seconded by Patel.
The motion passed with a Voice Vote.
Trustee Patel moved to refer to the Plan Commission reconsideration of the definitions, requirements and restrictions related to side yard, rear yard and front yard natural screening and special fence regulations. Trustee Cope seconded the motion.
The motion passed with a Voice Vote.
Trustee Patel moved to return the item to the table until the May 16, 2017 meeting, Trustee Spino seconded the motion.
The motion passed with a Voice Vote.
Manager' s Report:
Mr. Wiberg reported that a Joint Review Board meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2017 at 10: 00 a.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers.
Board and Commissions Report:
No report
Village Clerk' s Report:
No report
Trustees Reports:
No report
Public Forum:
Three requests were received; however the individuals left the meeting prior to the public forum occurring.
Adjournment to Closed Session:
At 9:30 p.m. Trustee Bass moved to adjourn the Village Board meeting to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation, potential litigation, land acquisition matters 2.C. 5 ad 2.C. 1. 1. Moved by Trustee Patel and seconded by Trustee Spino.
Upon Roll Call the Results were
Ayes: President Bass, Trustees Nickell, Ikezoe-Halevi, Patel, Spino, Cope
Nays: None
The motion passed
Reconvention:
At 10:15 p.m. President Bass reconvened the Village Board meeting.
Adjournment:
At 10: 15 p.m. Trustee Patel moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Nickell. The motion passed with a Voice Vote.
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