Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Aug. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Kathryn Ciesla | Village President | Present | |
| Bob Israel | Trustee | Present | |
| Muriel Collison | Trustee | Present | |
| Heather Ross | Trustee | Absent | |
| Johannah Hebl | Trustee | Present | |
| Dan Pepoon | Trustee | Present | |
| Joy Ebhomielen | Trustee | Present |
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting - Jul 26, 2022 6:30 PM
Trustee Collison moved, seconded by Trustee Israel to approve the July 26, 2022 minutes. On voice vote, the motion passed.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Muriel Collison, Trustee SECONDER: Bob Israel, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla ABSENT: Ross |
President Ciesla noted the public can make comments by emailing publiccomments@northbrook.il.us. Email responses must be under 200 words in length.
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Cara Pavlicek reported the Union Pacific Railroad construction has been postponed for one month. The Township Recycling Program (Northfield Township) is open to all Northfield Township residents, and they will be hosting a paper shredding event this coming Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm; location 237 Melvin Drive. The household waste event is schedule on October 22, 2022; and hydrant painting will be completed next week.
Trustee Hebl asked if the public could park in the metro lots for free after 10 am. Ms. Pavlicek responded yes.
Trustee Hebl asked if the Park District and Landmark are hosting an event this Saturday. Manager Pavlicek stated she did not have the details at hand for this event. .
Trustee Israel asked if the Village could choose a different color for the fire hydrants. Ms. Pavlicek responded no.
6. WARRANT LIST
A. Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
Trustee Israel Moved for the approval of class A & B Warrants dated July 16, 2022 - July 31, 2022 in the amount of $2,192,484.70
| RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla ABSENT: Ross |
Trustee Israel Moved for the approval of Frontage Deposit refunds totaling $3,000.00 dated July 30, 2022.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla ABSENT: Ross |
President Ciesla reported the Police Department is investigating the anti-Semitic flyers left around the Northbrook community. The Village of Northbrook condemns antisemitism and acts of hate. She encouraged the residents to sign and adopt the online pledge. She thanked the Village for hosting a successful Northbrook Days celebration and Intelligentsia Cup. On August 19, 2022, the Chief of Police will be on top of the Dunkin Donuts rooftop supporting donations for the Special Olympics, and Trivia at the pop-up patch will be starting on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Furthermore, the Brew Fest is scheduled on September 10, 2022, 2 pm to 6 pm, location Village Green.
The public can purchase Brew Fest Tickets online at northbrook.il.us/brewfest. The Napolita Pizzeria grand opening is pending September or October; delayed due to pizza oven delivery.
A. COMMUNITY MOMENT
Rabbi Jason Fenster spoke on combating antisemitism in the community. Antisemitism is defined as hostility toward or discrimination against Jewish people. He discussed several antisemitism events against Jewish people. Furthermore, he provided a brief overview of Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. He encouraged the residents to ban together to combat hate in the community. He thanked the Village and Village Board President Ciesla for striving to combat antisemitism in the community.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-32
An Ordinance Amending Section 2-785 of the Northbrook Municipal Code, as Amended, Regarding Submission of Public Comments in Written Form
| RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Muriel Collison, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla ABSENT: Ross |
| RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla ABSENT: Ross |
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. of Lake Zurich, Illinois for the Cedar Lane Street Rehabilitation Project
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-80
A Resolution Approving and Accepting a Proceed at Own Risk Declaration by TOE Corp., TOE RE, LLC & Glen Ellyn Building Partnership, LLC For Redevelopment of 1500, 1510 – 1530 & 1550 Skokie
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
10. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A. PRELIMINARY REVIEW - ZONING & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
11. COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
1. RESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution Authorizing Waste Management to Implement a Cost Increase and At-Your-Door Service
Deputy Village Manager Madeline Farrell reported the applicant provided responses to the Village addressing concerns raised during the last meeting.
Trustee Israel commented the new phone number and website work. He thanked Trustee Collison for pointing out deficiencies.
Trustee Hebl asked if the Village will be collecting data for the At-Your-Door services. Ms. Pearl responded yes; the Village can request statistics for the program.
Ms. Farrell commented the resolution before the Village Board represents the $1.50 per month increase without the rate freezes; or the Village Board can amend the resolution to include a $2.20 per month increase with rate freezes.
Trustee Collison expressed concern regarding the At-Your-Door services plan and proposed rate increase. She does not support the proposal at this time.
Trustee Israel made a motion to amend the resolution to include the $2.20 per month increase with rate freezes for seniors/Hardship program participants, seconded by Trustee Pepoon. On roll call vote, the motion failed. (1 Yes Vote, 4 No Votes)
Trustee Israel made a motion to adopt the resolution as presented. The motion was not called due to lack of a second.
12. PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES
A. Update on Facilities Project
Director of Public Works Kelly Hamill provided a status update on renovation/replacement of three Village Facilities: Fire Station 11/Administration, Police Station and Public Works Fleet Maintenance Garage. The Village facility goals include a Welcoming workplace for all employees, visitors and the incorporation of sustainable practices in use of materials and long term operations. Technology must be flexible to accommodate present and future needs. Since each facility is a 24/7/365 operation and employee wellness, especially for shift workers is necessary. It was also noted that each facility is core to Northbrook’s public safety responsibilities and therefore, there will be Critical Facility Structural and Operational Requirements. The Facility Capital Project Fund will help fund project improvements, and staff issued an RFQ to hire a Construction Manager. The Village recently selected Leopardo as the projects Construction Manager. He provided a brief overview of Leopardo's responsibilities, such as partnering with staff on Release Architect RFQ and the Village Board will consider contracts with the recommended Architect later this year. The goal is to develop a Master Plan for the three buildings and produce construction estimates/timelines.
Trustee Hebl asked if the pandemic has changed facility needs. Mr. Hamill responded yes; the pandemic has impacted the future design of facilities, to create more space.
President Ciesla thanked Mr. Hamill for the presentation.
13. PUBLIC SAFETY
14. COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH
15. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Trustee Hebl noted the Village Board will have three empty nesters next week.
16. CLOSED SESSION
17. ADJOURN
Trustee Pepoon moved, seconded by Trustee Collison to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 pm. On voice vote, all were in favor.
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