Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Sept. 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Sandra Frum | Village President | Present |
| James Karagianis | Trustee | Present |
| A.C. Buehler | Trustee | Present |
| Kathryn Ciesla | Trustee | Absent |
| Bob Israel | Trustee | Present |
| Muriel Collison | Trustee | Present |
| Jason Han | Trustee | Present |
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting - Aug 28, 2018 7:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Karagianis, Trustee
SECONDER: Bob Israel, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han
ABSENT: Ciesla
4. SWEARING IN
A. Police Swearing In
RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT:
ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
James Karagianis, Trustee
Bob Israel, Trustee
Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han Ciesla
Chief of Police Adkins introduced, and Village Clerk Ford swore in Amanda Rand, Allen Smith and Sean Berry as Northbrook's newest Police Officers.
5. HEAR FROM AUDIENCE
Donna Sabin, Northbrook resident asking for the support of the Board in adopting a Bike Helmet Ordinance for the Village of Northbrook. This Ordinance would require children under the age of 16, to wear helmets while riding or being transported on bicycles in the Village limits.
The Board directed staff to prepare an Ordinance for adoption at the first meeting in October. Board.
6. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Nahrstadt first informed the Board additional correspondence was included in their folders for item 14(a). He then read a statement regarding the Grainger Parking lot information. Public parking at Grainger located at 1657 Shermer Road, will be available starting October 1, 2018 in the front lot along Shermer, which contains about 100 spaces. There is no cost to park there. Long-term that may change, but for now it is available at no cost. Access to the north portion of parking lot will continue to be prohibited, that area is locked for security reasons. There is no overnight parking and no commercial truck parking permitted in the parking lot. Public Works is in the process of installing signs which will identify the lot as public parking.
A. ComEd Report
Manager Nahrstadt introduced Carlo Cavallaro from ComEd, and asked him to address recent outages.
Mr. Cavallaro with ComEd stated that about three weeks ago, they had a thirty-four kV Line that had a single-phase failure which caused the line to fail and fall into a 4 kV Line and created a surge. Since that time, an investigation has begun, and a forensics consultant was engaged to study the line. So far, the report has been inconclusive as to the cause of the failure. As of July 7th the line had finished its two-year inspection from end to end, it’s a visual and therma graphic inspection that is conducted by a special maintenance team within ComED and it was cleared with no maintenance or items noted. Had any items been identified, a work order would have been completed and based on the priority, work would have been done. Again, nothing was found on that line. Since the September surge event, ComEd’s reliability engineers conducted a separate inspection of the general vicinity and area and they found one item for repair, a hot spot, a connecting rod inside the insulators, that was found on September 18th and the item was repaired that same evening. The maintenance inspection team has been tasked for the next couple of weeks to do another end to end visual and thermographic inspection, to be as proactive as possible to ensure there is nothing else going on. Moving forward, all three phases of that 34 kV line are being scheduled for replacement as a safety precaution. This is targeted for the first quarter of 2019 to be started and completed. It was determined he 2014 incident was due to a splice failure. This time, the line that failed had no splices in it or identified weak points. In 2014, there was a storm that came through on Thursday and everything was restored within seventy-two hours. By the Sunday/Monday before the surge event, there were crews working in the area. This time the storm came through and was different weather scenario that occurred and investigation process. There is a claims process and it has to be followed, as ComEd is regulated with the ICC. The claim form is available at ComEd.com and also on the Village website as well. There is an investigation process that it will go through but, with this level of event and the number of incidences, it has a more heightened attention. ComEd will be working quickly to complete the investigation and then deal with the claims appropriately. To date as of this morning, there were ten claims.
Ron Betman, Northbrook, stated that there are about fifteen to twenty homeowners in the
audience today, that all want to speak for two minutes and discuss how serious of an issue this was. The first thing is, this was an issue of safety. After the event four years ago, residents were never really compensated by ComEd. Mr. Betman put in surge protectors that will shut his house down if there is a power surge. During this event on September 4th, there was no storm, it was perfect weather and there were three surges that night that fried his surge protectors. These surge protectors are supposed to cover up to 48,000 amps. He stated that his air conditioners were fried, there was the smell of smoke everywhere. This is very terrifying. Eventually, ComEd has to take responsibility for their actions. The same houses are being hit every time, we have all suffered between $3,000 and $35,000 each.
Lesley Levin, Voltz Road, Northbrook, stated that this was not just a power outage, this was a power surge. Four years ago when this happened, her home sustained $23,000 worth of damage which had to be declared on her own homeowners insurance and has led the her insurance company to drop her. Now, she is insured but at a much higher rate than before. When she attempted to file a claim through ComEd, she was told it was an "act of God." This time again there was a surge and her furnace was smoking to the point she thought her house would burn down. This time, it is not an "act of God" but an "act of negligence" and ComEd needs to be held accountable. Ms. Levin is requesting help from the Village Board to ensure that there is restitution.
Kim Swachman, Trails Edge Drive, Northbrook, stated that she is also a recent victim of the power surge. Four years ago, she also sustained damage from that power surge and residents were promised by ComEd that new equipment was going to be put in place, and that certain protections were going to be installed so that these kinds of surges could be isolated, and our homes would be protected. Clearly, that never happened. On September 4th of this year, she endured this nightmare a second time. She may hold the record for the most damage to her home this time around. Just to give an idea of what was lost, three main 200 amp breakers, a high-end whole house surge protector, eight breakers in the panel, whole-home fire system panel, a Tesla 50 amp 40 volt charger on the wall in the garage flew off the wall and burst into flames and the entire four car garage filled with smoke, two four month old furnaces and air conditioning units, one seven month old washing machine, one seven month old dryer, master bath air tub, ten dimmer controls burnt, four low voltage recessed cans were blown, two under cabinet lighting transformers, two coffee machines dead, six dimmer controls in the theatre and an AV receiver. In addition to dealing with all the costs and the time associated with replacing all the damaged items is the fact that she no longer feels safe in her home. When she called ComEd to file a claim she was told that this was an "act of nature."
Jesse Gray, three-year resident of Northbrook, stated that he is the President of the Homeowners Association of this neighborhood and felt compelled to speak tonight. Mr. Gray would like a commitment from the Village that if we want ComEd to come back out that the Board of Trustees will help facilitate, because they will not answer to us. He would like some sort of investigation on whether there is equipment that can protect homes from a large surge like this in the future.
Cindy Branays, 1729 Falling Leaf Lane, Northbrook stated that four years ago her daughter was home when this occurred and it's like an explosion in your house. This time no one was home but the cats, and the cats are still terrorized. She did everything she could to try and protect this from ever happening again to her home, a whole house surge protector was installed along with additional individual surge protectors. She has too many items that were damaged to list, including smoke smells from behind all the outlets in the walls. ComEd needs to meet with us homeowners, those that were affected by this as a group and sit down and settle this, and not tell us to go onto a computer and fill out a claim form.
Ron Caras, 25-year Northbrook resident, 1425 Voltz, Road showed and rattled a surge protector in front of the Board and explained to them it is not supposed make any noise when shook. He also showed a file from four years ago with claims that were denied by ComEd stating it was an "act of God". Hoping that the Village will help with this issue.
Jeff Hayes, 1517 Elm Avenue, stated he is a fifty-eight-year resident of Northbrook who has lived in many different houses throughout the town. He explained however had a problem until he moved into his current house where he has had two incidents in four years. There is something wrong with ComEd's infrastructure. We need the Village's help to make ComEd put safeguards in place to protect our homes.
Christine Zammar, 1860 Trails Edge, a nineteen-year resident of Northbrook spoke about a traffic light that the neighborhood fought for and didn't receive until some died at that location. She is afraid that something won't be done about this safety problem until there is a fatality.
Howard Weiss, 1716 Falling Leaf Lane, stated that four years ago residents were told by ComEd that they were going to fix this problem. There is a certain grid that supplies power to this area, this includes about fifteen to twenty homes that receive the same damage to them all the time. In the last four years, nothing has been fixed. It was a beautiful day, no storms, obviously an infrastructure problem not an "act of God."
Frederico Maisch, 1524 Walters Avenue, stated that he is here to support his neighbors and share his story. He built his house three years ago and he has external circuit breakers. The surge blew past those and blew past the internal circuit breakers, blew past the specific breaker for his elevator and burned the motor control center. He also wants to corroborate that it was a beautiful day that day, no storms, lightning, etc.
Carrie Winkler, 1509 Elm Avenue, stated that not just the Park Place neighborhood was affected. So were the people on the other side of Waukegan Road between Meadow Brook and the Junior High. The Junior High was affected also and there are 700 children that attend that school. Who will pay for the claims there, the taxpayers?
Kim Nyren, Northbrook, stated that she was home when this surge occurred, and it was literally like the "Poltergeist". There was a huge buzz and then everything popped. The firemen had to come out to her house because it smelled like smoke and she couldn't detect where it was coming from. The first surge in 2014 she claims she had $40,000 in damage and this time around it's about $25,000.
Mo Anderson, 1605 Walters, stated that thankfully he wasn’t affected by this surge but his neighbor, Patience Eckler, who is out of town at the time, sent an email saying to please speak for her since she lost a variety of electronics, air conditioners, etc. This is the second time in four years.
President Frum informed the audience that one of the Board Members who is not here tonight was also affected by this. This is not an issue the Village is taking lightly. No answers will be given tonight. The Board will facilitate a meeting between Com Ed and the residents. The Board will do their best at getting answers and we will keep everyone informed.
7. WARRANT LIST
A. Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
Trustee Israel moved to approve Class A and B Warrants from August 15 through August 31, 2018 in the amount of $2,003,403,93.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee
SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han
ABSENT: Ciesla
B. Review of Frontage Deposit List Dated August 30, 2018
Trustee Israel moved to approve Frontage Deposit Refunds in the amount of $17,700.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee
SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han
ABSENT: Ciesla
C. Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
Trustee Israel moved to approve the Warrant List for September 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $2,953,857.31.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee
SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han
ABSENT: Ciesla
D. Frontage Deposit List Dated September 14, 2018
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee
SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han
ABSENT: Ciesla
8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
A. A Proclamation Honoring Former Village President Lucinda Kasperson
A Proclamation Honoring Former Village President Lucinda Kasperson
President Frum stated that a tree was planted in honor of former Village President Lucinda Kasperson behind the Village Hall, along with a plaque. A Proclamation will be presented to her family.
B. North Suburban YMCA 50th Anniversary
A Resolution recognizing the North Suburban YMCA 50th Anniversary
President Frum read and presented the Proclamation for the North Suburban YMCA's 50th Anniversary.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Karagianis, Trustee
SECONDER: Bob Israel, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han
ABSENT: Ciesla
C. Domestic Violence Awareness Month
D. Commission Appointment
An appointment to the EQC for Becky Lee.
President Frum also stated that Thursday, September 27th in the Village Hall, Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will be talking about the property tax appeal process at 6:30 p.m.
President Frum also stated the Plein Air Festival is coming up, sponsored by the Arts Commission. This will feature over fifty artists from across the region on Saturday and Sunday at Village Green Park. Artwork will be on display and available for purchase. The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra will be performing on Sunday.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee
SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han
ABSENT: Ciesla
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Han moved, seconded by Trustee Karagianis to move item 9 (C) to the Communication and Legislation Committee for further discussion. On voice vote, all were in favor.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Karagianis, Trustee
SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han
ABSENT: Ciesla
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-114
A Resolution Approving the Procurement of SCADA Maintenance Services from Technical Support Associates
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-115
A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Manusos General Contracting Inc. of Fox Lake, Illinois for Improvements to the West Side Reservoir and Pump Station
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-116
A Resolution Authorizing A Contract with Meade Inc. of McCook, Illinois for Installation of Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment on Traffic Signals Systems
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-117
A Resolution Ratifying the Renewal of a Telecommunications Contract with CallOne
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-118
A Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Laserfiche Software Maintenance Contract and Purchase of Additional Laserfiche Software Licenses from TKB Associates Inc.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-119
A Resolution Accepting the Staff Findings Regarding the Operation of Providence Farms, LLC (1620 Sunset Ridge Road)
G. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-52
Amending Chapter 21, Entitled "Solid Waste, Landscape Waste and Recycling" of the Northbrook Municipal Code, as Amended to Regulate Residential Composting
H. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-53
An Ordinance Amending the Northbrook Municipal Code (1988), the Northbrook Zoning Code, and the Village’s Annual Fee Ordinance concerning certain fines, fees, and penalties
I. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-54
Amend Annual Fee Ordinance to Reduce Class E Liquor License for Fuddruckers
COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. PLANNING/ZONING
A. PRELIMINARY REVIEW - ZONING & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
1. Preliminary Review - Finger Co. Apartments - 1000 Skokie Blvd. - Increase Fence Height
Tom Poupard explained that the Finger Co. Apartments, currently under construction on Skokie Blvd. immediately north of LIfeTime Fitness, would like a six-foot-tall privacy fence. The Code limits the height of fences in front yards to three feet in height. A Public Hearing is needed to authorize the requested increase the height.
Trustee Karagianis has a problem with a six-foot fence all the way around the property. This would be the only completely fenced in property in the area.
President Frum does not have a problem with this fencing since it is not solid wood, but rather decorative metal. After discussion from the rest of the Board, the request would go to the Plan Commission with a majority of favorable reactions by the Board.
2. Preliminary Review of a Request for Redevelopment of a Portion of Northbrook Court Shopping Center
Michaela Kohlstedt reported that 1515 Lake Cook Road, the Northbrook Court Shopping Center, is Zoned C-4 Regional Shopping. This is the only area in town with C-4 Regional Shopping zoning designation. To the north is Highland Park, Single-Family Residential properties, to the east is R8 Multi-Family Residential, to the south is R-8 which is a detention basin as well as O-2 Office, and also to the south is some unincorporated Single Family Residential in Cook County. To the west is R-7 - Multi-Family Residential, as well as additional C4 Regional Shopping which is the PF Chang's and a Chase Bank. The subject property parcel that is being discussed this evening does have an item to note, a grade change on the south side of the Macy's Department Store. The current Macy's structure is a 55 ft. tall building.
The proposal this evening, submitted as a joint application by Brookfield Properties and Ryan Construction would involve the demolition of the Macy's Department store and the construction of a mixed-use development, consisting of approximately three hundred luxury apartments, a high-end grocer, some restaurants and some green space. It will also involve the realignment of the access road around that portion of the shopping center, with the inclusion of a four-way stop in proximity to the existing Crate and Barrel store. The lower level of the plan shows the location of 60,000 sq. ft. grocery store, some additional restaurants as well as a passive and active green area that can be used for various activities. There could be outdoor dining to accommodate the restaurants. There will also be some redevelopment on the lower level of the interior of the shopping center that would include a new food hall. In addition to the redevelopment of this portion of the shopping center, the entire shopping center will have an interior renovation of common areas, to bring it up to date with current trends and design features. Also included in the lower level development, will be indoor underground parking for the apartment complex. What is being proposed on the second level would be in the mall, additional retail and more food kiosks or coffee kiosks, possibly another restaurant. There would be a connection to the residential component with amenity facilities for the residential property and then the roughly three hundred apartment units. These would be a mixture of one to three-bedroom units. The lower level would be connected to the second level by a grand staircase proposal. There is an access drive area for pick up and drop off circulation of the multifamily development. The apartment complex would have various amenities including, a pool, different outdoor spaces, a dog run, a fitness center, grilling patios as well as indoor parking.
The residential structure being the tallest proposed building out of the newly proposed structures on the north and east end, would be 62 ft. tall and on the south and west sides the residential structure would be ranging from 71 to 73 ft. tall, and would be set back roughly 69 feet from the Ring road, the access road on the south property line of the subject property. With the complete redevelopment of this side of the shopping center, there would be a variety of zoning approvals necessary. The most significant would be to amend the C-4 District to allow a multifamily residential as a special permit use. The Zoning Code would also have to be amended to reference the new site plan that governs that the shopping center. Additional relief would be a special permit for multifamily use and a special permit for multiple buildings on a single parcel due the different free-standing restaurants and grocer. Another notable amendment to the zoning code would be considering the elimination or modification to the transitional setback requirement. Currently, the property has 4,907 parking stalls, that number would be reduced to 4,654 of which some of those would be the indoor parking stalls for the multi-family residential building. The applicant stated that each apartment would have at least one designated interior covered parking stall. The applicant is seeking a public/private partnership with the Village, to assist in the financing and economics of the redevelopment plan. The applicant has also asked the Village to acquire Rudolph Road and the detention basin, both of which are owned by Brookfield Properties, located south of the shopping center. However, the detention basin is maintained by MWRD.
Village Attorney Steve Elrod gave a history of the property, stating that the only property that is within the C-4 District is Northbrook Court. There is no other property in the Village of Northbrook that has C-4 Zoning. When the Village adopted its Zoning Code in 1988, it took Northbrook Court as a snapshot and defined it as the C4 District. In 1993, when there were certain renovations to Northbrook, the Village adopted a single Ordinance that governed all of Northbrook Court and that single Ordinance is the C-4 District. Unlike zoning in the rest of the Village, this is basically form based zoning.
Adam Tritt, Sr. Vice President of Development at Brookfield Properties stated that they are here tonight to take the first step in bringing their vision for the future of Northbrook Court to life, with a substantial investment of hundreds of millions of dollars that will reinvent the shopping center. This redevelopment will be vital in ensuring that Northbrook Court retains its relevancy in an increasing competitive retail landscape. The retail landscape especially in the mall sector is transforming rapidly. To ensure their continued success, they must evolve with the market place and provide an offering that resonates with the community and visitors. The applicants are seeking to a public/private partnership as part of this proposed redevelopment.
Trustee Karagianis thanked Brookfield for coming into the Village and for their efforts to redo the Northbrook Court. This is exactly what the mall needs to do to succeed going forward. There are some concerns, the residents behind the court need to be adequately screened and that Ring Road is done in a nice fashion.
Trustee Buehler agrees with Trustee Karagianis. People are shopping in different ways and there needs to be change for Northbrook Court to have continued success. Trustee Israel welcomes the changes to Northbrook Court.
Trustee Collison appreciated the redevelopment of Northbrook Court.. She stated that further investigation needs to be done regarding parking for the residential component.. One parking space for each residence will not be enough for a three-bedroom unit.
Trustee Han agrees with the other Trustees. He is generally not supportive of Public/Private partnerships.
President Frum feels that the redevelopment is exciting and something Northbrook needs.
3. Preliminary Review - 1881 Techny - Motor Vehicle Dealership
Tom Poupard stated that the property is on the south side of Techny Road, across from Meadow Hill Park and recently received Special Permit approval for an auto repair facility. It is not in the flood plain. Auto dealerships that have outdoor display require a Special Permit, if it's all indoors it's permitted by right. The applicant is proposing to use the existing off-street parking lot along Techny and the Railroad tracks as a vehicle display area, which will require a Special Permit.
Trustee Karagianis feels that this is an appropriate use for the area. There are some details to work out.
Trustee Buehler stated there is a collection of automotive related businesses in this area and he does not have a problem with this application.
Trustee Israel recommends that the applicant be a good neighbor and keep the fire lane clear, otherwise he has not objection.
Trustee Collison and Trustee Han have no issues with this application.
President Frum wants to make sure that the cars on Techny Road are not junk cars.
11. PUBLIC SAFETY
None.
12. ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE
None.
13. PUBLIC WORKS
Trustee Israel noted there is going to be a Public Works Committee meeting, Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30 p.m. to hear a tree removal request for 32 Bridlewood Lane.
14. COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATION
A. Discussion of the Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance
Trustee Collison stated that after the last time this matter was before the Board, she was approached by several individuals who work in Northbrook and she was shocked to learn that here in Northbrook, there are fulltime workers who do not receive sick leave nor other leave days and are fired if they miss more than three days for any reason in the course of a year. Most businesses in Northbrook offer more than what is required under this Ordinance. Under Section 600, it allows employers who provide more than the Ordinance to basically continue to do what they are doing with little effort or change. All that needs to be done is post a notice and send emails; it's not an accounting nightmare. Trustee Collison is asking President Frum and fellow Trustees to please consider the Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance.
Trustee Karagianis stated he has read and reread the Ordinance several times. He then put a call into the Village Attorney to ask whether this Ordinance applies to seasonal workers and he mentioned that it may not practically apply. Steve Elrod, Village Attorney responded that it does apply to seasonal workers, but the employer can take advantage of a provision of the Ordinance that allows that employer to adopt a written policy that pushes back the applicable date of the sick leave use time for six months, 180 days. Unless the season for which the seasonal employees are hired is more than six months, it's possible that an employer could adopt a policy that would prevent the actual usage of accrued sick leave for the employee.
Trustee Karagianis stated he still feels that the State should take the lead on this, but the State
hasn't taken the lead. So, having reconsidered, he intends to support this Ordinance.
Trustee Buehler stated he also reviewed the Ordinance and met with people from the community, but he still doesn't feel it’s the Village's place to get involved in this. He feels that this is a State and Federal issue and they need to take the lead on it. He continues to oppose this Ordinance. Trustee Israel stated that he did have prior reservations but has reread the Ordinance and doesn't believe that the State is going to step in and make things right. He then read from an email received from Carolyn Rafael. Trustee Israel stated he intends to support the Ordinance.
Trustee Han stated that his thoughts on the Ordinance have not changed since last time, he supported it then and he supports it now.
President Frum stated she supports the Ordinance.
Melissa Dayne, 204 Fairview Lane, stated that she is speaking on behalf of the Northbrook Working Families Coalition. She wanted to take this opportunity to thank the Board for revisiting this issue on adopting the Cook County Sick Leave Ordinance.
Attorney Elrod explained what has happen to date and the legal steps that the Board can take moving forward, noting this evening the Board can only direct preparation of the documents
With a majority of the Trustees in favor, Trustee Collison made a motion, seconded by Trustee Karagianis to directed staff to prepare an Ordinance repealing Ordinance 17-21.
15. COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
A. A Resolution Endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' Greenest Region Compact 2
Trustee Han explained his reasoning for taking the Resolution off of the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Collison moved, seconded by Trustee Israel to send this item to the Community and Sustainability Committee for further discussion. Upon further discussion, Trustee Collison moved, seconded by Trustee Israel to rescind the first motion. On voice vote all were in favor. Trustee Han moved, seconded by Trustee Karagianis to approve Resolution 2018-120. On roll call all were in favor.
Trustee Han moved, seconded by Trustee Karagianis to send the goals for the Green Region Compact 2 at the Community and Sustainability Committee. On voice vote all were in favor.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Han, Trustee
SECONDER: James Karagianis, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Karagianis, Buehler, Israel, Collison, Han
ABSENT: Ciesla
16. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Trustee Karagianis remarked about a 100% recyclable plastic bag used in another town he visited. He noted his discussion with President Frum that the Environmental Quality Commission is working on it. He stated he just wanted to go on the record to state he hopes this happens sooner than later.
17. CLOSED SESSION
Trustee Karagianis moved, seconded by Trustee Israel to go into Closed Session to discuss Purchase or Lease of Real Estate, Section 2(c)5 of the Open Meetings Act. On voice vote, all were in favor.
18. ADJOURN
Trustee Karagianis moved, seconded by Trustee Israel to adjourn the meeting at 10:02pm. On voice vote, all were in favor.
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