Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees Met May 11.
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 - Apr 27, 2021 6:30 PM
As Amended.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon |
1. Consideration of a Motion to Confirm the Notification to Village Manager Richard Nahrstadt of the Extension of his Service as Village Manger on a Month-to-Month Basis for a Period Not to Exceed Three Months, Commencing May 1, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Muriel Collison, Trustee SECONDER: Bob Israel, Trustee AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon |
A. Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
Trustee Ciesla Moved for the approval of class A & B Warrants dated April 16, 2021 - April 30, 2021 in the amount of $2,132,957.63.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon |
Trustee Ciesla Moved for the approval of Frontage Deposit refunds totaling $19,000.00 dated April 29, 2021.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon |
President Frum noted the public can make comments by emailing publiccomments@northbrook.il.us. Email responses must be under 200 words in length.
7. ADJOURN SINE DIE
Trustee Pepoon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Israel. On voice vote, the motion passed.
SWEARING IN OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
Trustee Ciesla was sworn in by the honorable Grace Dickler as the Village President. Village Clerk Debbie Ford was sworn in by President Ciesla as the Village Clerk.
Trustee Collison was sworn in by Village Clerk Debbie Ford as Village Trustee.
Trustee Pepoon was sworn in by Village Clerk Debbie Ford as Village Trustee.
Joy Ebhomielen was sworn in by Village Clerk Debbie Ford as Village Trustee.
1. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Kathryn Ciesla | Village President | Present | |
| Bob Israel | Trustee | Present | |
| Muriel Collison | Trustee | Present | |
| Heather Ross | Trustee | Present | |
| Johanna Hebl | Trustee | Present | |
| Dan Pepoon | Trustee | Present | |
| Joy Ebhomielen | Trustee | Present |
3. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
President Ciesla noted the public can make comments by emailing publiccomments@northbrook.il.us. Email responses must be under 200 words in length.
Commissioner Britton thanked Sandy Frum for her service.
President Ciesla’s brother congratulated his sister on her accomplishment.
Former Trustee Mike Scolaro addressed the new Board.
4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen |
A Resolution Recognizing Sandy Frum for 34 Years on the Village Board
President Ciesla commented Sandra Frum has dedicated herself to her family and the Northbrook community. She served as the Village President from 2009 to 2021. During her career, she held several leadership positions and is recognized as a leader in the community. Sandra's leadership style has provided a foundation of civic engagement built upon positive, caring, informed, decisive, committed, and collaborative civil discourse. Furthermore, she dedicated over 40 years of public service to the residents and businesses of Northbrook. The entire Northbrook community extends its profound gratitude and appreciation for the extraordinary service of Sandra Frum as the Village President of Northbrook.
President Ciesla thanked staff for their hard work this year during the pandemic.
Trustee Israel thanked Ms. Frum for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee with the Village Board. He noted Ms. Frum is a great leader who supports the residents in the community.
Trustee Collison commented she knew Ms. Frum since she was six years old and attended school with her son. She noted Ms. Frum leads by example and greatly supports the citizens of Northbrook. Furthermore, she shared words of encouragement she received from Ms. Frum. She discussed how Ms. Frum is a great listener and supports her fellow Trustees ideas. In summary, Ms. Frum will be greatly missed by the Village of Northbrook.
Trustee Ross discussed her friendly experience meeting Ms. Frum to discuss an opportunity to serve as a Trustee on the Village Board. She noted Ms. Frum is open minded to new ideas and greatly supports the residents of Northbrook. Furthermore, she will continue supporting Ms. Frum's passion for affordable housing opportunities.
Trustee Hebl discussed Ms. Frum's support for stormwater infrastructure in the Village of Northbrook. She noted the future generation of leaders will be amazed by Ms. Frum's stormwater investment and legacy of leadership in the community. Furthermore, Ms. Frum took time to have coffee with residents to hear their concerns and she was on the frontline handing out face masks during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which shows her compassion for the public.
Trustee Pepoon thanked Ms. Frum for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee with the Village Board. He noted Ms. Frum is a great leader in the community and a very kind spirit. Furthermore, the Village Board will continue to lead by her great leadership legacy in the community.
Trustee Ebhomielen discussed a friendly email exchange with Ms. Frum regarding opportunities to support the community. She noted Ms. Frum is a great leader who supports the residents in the community. Furthermore, she thanked Ms. Frum for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee with the Village Board.
President Ciesla thanked Ms. Frum for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee with the Village Board. She noted Ms. Frum is a great mentor and she values their friendship. Furthermore, Ms. Frum is a great leader and her legacy will live on in the community. The Village will be planting a tree in Freedom Park and naming the Village Board Room the Sandra “Sandy” Frum Village Board Room to honor Ms. Frum's leadership in the community as the Village President. In addition, the Village will be gifting a scrapbook signed by great leaders in the State of Illinois and a message video to Ms. Frum. The Village Board will continue to lead by her great leadership legacy in the community.
Sandra Frum commented she has great confidence in the new Village Board. She acknowledged the Village staff for their hard work and dedication to serving the community. Furthermore, the Village has made many great accomplishments over the years. She thanked the Village for the opportunity to serve the community as the Village President. In summary, she is honored to see her family following her leadership legacy.
5. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
6. ADJOURN
Trustee Pepoon moved, seconded by Trustee Collison to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 pm. On roll call, all were in favor.
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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 - Apr 27, 2021 6:30 PM
As Amended.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon |
1. Consideration of a Motion to Confirm the Notification to Village Manager Richard Nahrstadt of the Extension of his Service as Village Manger on a Month-to-Month Basis for a Period Not to Exceed Three Months, Commencing May 1, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Muriel Collison, Trustee SECONDER: Bob Israel, Trustee AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon |
A. Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
Trustee Ciesla Moved for the approval of class A & B Warrants dated April 16, 2021 - April 30, 2021 in the amount of $2,132,957.63.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon |
Trustee Ciesla Moved for the approval of Frontage Deposit refunds totaling $19,000.00 dated April 29, 2021.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon |
President Frum noted the public can make comments by emailing publiccomments@northbrook.il.us. Email responses must be under 200 words in length.
7. ADJOURN SINE DIE
Trustee Pepoon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Israel. On voice vote, the motion passed.
SWEARING IN OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
Trustee Ciesla was sworn in by the honorable Grace Dickler as the Village President.
Village Clerk Debbie Ford was sworn in by President Ciesla as the Village Clerk.
Trustee Collison was sworn in by Village Clerk Debbie Ford as Village Trustee.
Trustee Pepoon was sworn in by Village Clerk Debbie Ford as Village Trustee.
Joy Ebhomielen was sworn in by Village Clerk Debbie Ford as Village Trustee.
1. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Kathryn Ciesla | Village President | Present | |
| Bob Israel | Trustee | Present | |
| Muriel Collison | Trustee | Present | |
| Heather Ross | Trustee | Present | |
| Johanna Hebl | Trustee | Present | |
| Dan Pepoon | Trustee | Present | |
| Joy Ebhomielen | Trustee | Present |
3. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
President Ciesla noted the public can make comments by emailing publiccomments@northbrook.il.us. Email responses must be under 200 words in length.
Commissioner Britton thanked Sandy Frum for her service.
President Ciesla’s brother congratulated his sister on her accomplishment.
Former Trustee Mike Scolaro addressed the new Board.
4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen |
A Resolution Recognizing Sandy Frum for 34 Years on the Village Board
President Ciesla commented Sandra Frum has dedicated herself to her family and the Northbrook community. She served as the Village President from 2009 to 2021. During her career, she held several leadership positions and is recognized as a leader in the community. Sandra's leadership style has provided a foundation of civic engagement built upon positive, caring, informed, decisive, committed, and collaborative civil discourse. Furthermore, she dedicated over 40 years of public service to the residents and businesses of Northbrook. The entire Northbrook community extends its profound gratitude and appreciation for the extraordinary service of Sandra Frum as the Village President of Northbrook.
President Ciesla thanked staff for their hard work this year during the pandemic.
Trustee Israel thanked Ms. Frum for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee with the Village Board. He noted Ms. Frum is a great leader who supports the residents in the community.
Trustee Collison commented she knew Ms. Frum since she was six years old and attended school with her son. She noted Ms. Frum leads by example and greatly supports the citizens of Northbrook. Furthermore, she shared words of encouragement she received from Ms. Frum. She discussed how Ms. Frum is a great listener and supports her fellow Trustees ideas. In summary, Ms. Frum will be greatly missed by the Village of Northbrook.
Trustee Ross discussed her friendly experience meeting Ms. Frum to discuss an opportunity to serve as a Trustee on the Village Board. She noted Ms. Frum is open minded to new ideas and greatly supports the residents of Northbrook. Furthermore, she will continue supporting Ms. Frum's passion for affordable housing opportunities.
Trustee Hebl discussed Ms. Frum's support for stormwater infrastructure in the Village of Northbrook. She noted the future generation of leaders will be amazed by Ms. Frum's stormwater investment and legacy of leadership in the community. Furthermore, Ms. Frum took time to have coffee with residents to hear their concerns and she was on the frontline handing out face masks during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which shows her compassion for the public.
Trustee Pepoon thanked Ms. Frum for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee with the Village Board. He noted Ms. Frum is a great leader in the community and a very kind spirit. Furthermore, the Village Board will continue to lead by her great leadership legacy in the community.
Trustee Ebhomielen discussed a friendly email exchange with Ms. Frum regarding opportunities to support the community. She noted Ms. Frum is a great leader who supports the residents in the community. Furthermore, she thanked Ms. Frum for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee with the Village Board.
President Ciesla thanked Ms. Frum for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee with the Village Board. She noted Ms. Frum is a great mentor and she values their friendship. Furthermore, Ms. Frum is a great leader and her legacy will live on in the community. The Village will be planting a tree in Freedom Park and naming the Village Board Room the Sandra “Sandy” Frum Village Board Room to honor Ms. Frum's leadership in the community as the Village President. In addition, the Village will be gifting a scrapbook signed by great leaders in the State of Illinois and a message video to Ms. Frum. The Village Board will continue to lead by her great leadership legacy in the community.
Sandra Frum commented she has great confidence in the new Village Board. She acknowledged the Village staff for their hard work and dedication to serving the community. Furthermore, the Village has made many great accomplishments over the years. She thanked the Village for the opportunity to serve the community as the Village President. In summary, she is honored to see her family following her leadership legacy.
5. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
6. ADJOURN
Trustee Pepoon moved, seconded by Trustee Collison to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 pm. On roll call, all were in favor.
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