Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Aug. 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Sandra Frum | Village President | Present | |
| Kathryn Ciesla | Trustee | Present | |
| Bob Israel | Trustee | Present | |
| Muriel Collison | Trustee | Present | |
| Heather Ross | Trustee | Present | |
| Johannah Hebl | Trustee | Present | |
| Dan Pepoon | Trustee | Present |
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2020 7:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Muriel Collison, Trustee
SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon
4. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
President Frum noted the public can make comments by emailing publiccomments@northbrook.il.us and email responses must be under 200 words. The Board received no emails from the public.
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Rich Nahrstadt reported the public has until September 1, 2020 to purchase the 2021 vehicle stickers and pet tags at the regular price. The public can make their purchase online or at the Village Hall. The Northbrook Strong sticker requires an extra donation and the proceeds will fund organizations within the community. Furthermore, the donations total is $70,160.00.
President Frum commented there will be a second round of contributions to organizations assisting with mental health and domestic violence in the community. She asked what the time frame is for the disbursement of funds to the organizations. Trustee Ciesla responded they are waiting to collect all the donations and they will send out a letter in September.
Manager Nahrstadt suggested continuing the virtual meetings. Village Attorney Steve Elrod recommended the Board continue the virtual meeting through October and reassess prior to the November meeting. The Board agreed to continue conducting meetings virtual through October.
President Frum stated they will make a decision on continuing the virtual meetings at the last meeting in October.
6. WARRANT LIST
A. Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
Trustee Ciesla Moved for the approval of class A & B Warrants dated August 1, 2020 - August 15, 2020 in the amount of $$1,727,840.76.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee
SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon
B. Review of Frontage Deposit List Dated August 14, 2020
Trustee Ciesla Moved for the approval of Frontage Deposit refunds totaling $4,000.00 dated August 14, 2020.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee
SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon
7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Frum opened the Green Moment discussion.
Marilyn Fish, Board Member at Go Green Northbrook, discussed global warming and climate change. Her goal is to help people understand the difference between global warming and climate change.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Israel moved, seconded by Trustee Pepoon to move items 10 (A) and 10 (B) to the consent agenda. On voice vote, all were in favor.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon
ABSTAIN: Frum
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-104
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with MunicipalH20 of Little Rock, Arkansas to Perform A Risk Assessment and Prepare an Emergency Response Plan for the Water Plant in Accordance with the America's Water Infrastructure Act.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-105
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Contract for Elevator Maintenance Services with Fujitec America Inc. of Addison, Illinois
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-106
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for Continued Participation in the GRCorps Program
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-107
A Resolution Authorizing Contract Amendment #1 to an Agreement for Stormwater Project Design Services with Robinson Engineering, Ltd. of South Holland, Illinois
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-108
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for Engineering Services with Baxter and Woodman Inc. of Crystal Lake, Illinois for Disinfection System Improvements
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-109
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for Additional Review of the Masonry Exterior of Crestwood Place Building C by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. of Northbrook, Illinois.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9. FINANCE
10. PUBLIC WORKS
11. PLANNING/ZONING
A. PRELIMINARY REVIEW - ZONING & DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS
1. Preliminary Review for a Special Permit to Allow Wall Signs Above 20' in Height at 180 Anets by the Northbrook Park District
Michaela Kohlstedt, Deputy Director of Development and Planning Services discussed a preliminary review for a special permit to allow wall signs above 20 feet in height at 180 Anets.
The Parks District is requesting approval to install three new walls signs at the new activity center. Furthermore, the signs are in compliance with the square footage requirements.
President Frum stated the Board has no concern and it will be forwarded to the Plan Commission.
12. COMMUNITY
13. PUBLIC SAFETY
14. LEGISLATION AND COMMUNICATION
15. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Trustee Israel encouraged the public to participate in the Solar Power Hour and they endorsed Community Solar. The program will help residents get solar panels installed on their house.
Trustee Pepoon stated the deadline is the end of September.
Trustee Hebl commented she has seen many new pets and young families around Northbrook.
16. CLOSED SESSION
Trustee Ciesla moved, seconded by Trustee Collison to go into closed session under sections 2(c) 1 - personnel; On voice vote, all were in favor.
17. ADJOURN
President Frum adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
http://northbrookil.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=15&ID=1512&Inline=True
Alerts Sign-up