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Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met July 9

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Village President Kathryn Ciesla called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM 

1. ROLL CALL 

Attendee Name Title Status 

Kathryn Ciesla Village President Present 

Robert Israel Trustee Present 

Heather Ross Trustee Present 

Daniel Pepoon Trustee Present 

Johannah Hebl Trustee Present 

Joy Ebhomielen Trustee Absent 

Michelle Kohler Trustee Present 

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

3. MINUTES APPROVAL 

A. June 25, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes for Approval 

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0] 

MOVER: Michelle Kohler, Trustee 

SECONDER: Robert Israel, Trustee 

AYES: Israel, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Kohler 

NAYES: None 

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President 

ABSENT: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee 

4. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME – None 

5. MANAGER'S REPORT 

Village Manager Cara Pavlicek reported residents will receive trash and recycling information in the mail. The public can view information regarding recycling changes on the Village website.  

The blood drive is scheduled for July 12, 2024; an appointment is required. Furthermore, she encouraged the public to take safety precautions regarding West Nile virus. 

Sustainability Coordinator Kate Carney discussed the single-use bag initiative. She provided a brief overview of the following: bag fee revenue, funding sustainability initiatives, feedback, and  waste data. She confirmed half of the bag tax collected goes back to businesses with President  Ciesla. Additionally, data collection will be expanded to evaluate how the initiative has impacted bag usage.

Village Manager Pavlicek spoke on evaluating bag usage trends. The goal is to promote the use  of reusable bags to support environmental sustainability.  

6. WARRANT LIST 

A. Review and Approval of Escrow Deposits/Performance Bond Refunds  Processed Between June 16, 2024 – June 30, 2024 

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0] 

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee 

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee 

AYES: Israel, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Kohler 

NAYES: None 

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President 

ABSENT: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee 

B. Review and Approval of Payments Processed Between June 16, 2024 – June 30, 2024 

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0] 

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee 

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee 

AYES: Israel, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Kohler 

NAYES: None 

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President 

ABSENT: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee 

7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 

President Ciesla discussed the successful Fourth of July event.  

She explained how the Local Food & Beverage Tax will support economic development and retention. The public can access a survey regarding the proposed tax on the Village website. She encouraged the public to participate in the PleinAir Photography Festival and attend the  Northbrook Grand Prix on July 25, 2024. 

Community Moment – None  

8. CONSENT AGENDA 

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0] ITEMS A – E 

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee 

SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee 

AYES: Israel, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Kohler 

NAYES: None 

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President 

ABSENT: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee 

A. Ordinance 2024-39 Granting a Level III Design Review Permit for Wall Signs at 1901 Cherry Lane (Bean Bar) (Docket No. ACC-24-09)

B. Resolution 2024-R-113 Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract with Bolder Contractors, Inc. of Cary, Illinois for the Dundee Road Water Main Replacement Project 

C. Resolution 2024-R-114 Approving an Application to Participate in the Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus Missing Middle Housing Technical Assistance  Program 

D. Resolution 2024-R-115 Approving Service Rates with Lakeshore Recycling Systems 

E. Motion to Approve the May 28, 2024 and June 11, 2024 Closed Session Minutes 

9. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE – None  

10. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

A. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider a Resolution 2024-R-116 for  Approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement for 3713 Oak Avenue Deputy Director of Development and Planning Michaela Kohlstedt discussed an application  submitted by Chicago Title Land Trust Co., for the property located at 3713 Oak Avenue.  

The applicant is requesting approval of a pre-annexation agreement to allow the connection to the Village water supply.  

She provided a brief overview of the following: pre-annexation agreement, zoning, and proposed plan. She noted the requested relief/primary issues the Village Board should consider. 

Trustee Hebl opened the public hearing. 

RESULT: CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING [5 – 0] 

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee 

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee 

AYES: Israel, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Kohler 

NAYES: None 

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President 

ABSENT: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee 

Trustee Hebl spoke in support of the application.

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0] 

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee 

SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee 

AYES: Israel, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Kohler 

NAYES: None 

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President 

ABSENT: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee 

11. COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY – None  

12. PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES 

A. An Ordinance Amending the Annual Fee Ordinance to Restrict Parking on Berglund Place 

Village Engineer Aram Beladi discussed an application submitted by Berglund Place. The applicant is requesting approval for proposed parking restrictions. He provided a brief  overview of the following: existing parking conditions, proposed parking conditions, and parking permits. He noted the considerations the Village Board should consider. 

Executive Director of the Northbrook Park District Chris Leiner spoke on grant-funded park improvements. He explained how the park ordinances were modified to remedy noise and  parking complaints. The Park District has not considered removing amenities or limiting park use, due to the grant agreement. Furthermore, the ordinances were modified, due to  the popular game of pickleball, which tends to draw a crowd. The forest preserve property  has created challenges when evaluating opportunities to increase parking. The Park District anticipates Lake View Church is not interested in a partnership to remedy the  parking issue. 

Public Works Director Kelly Hamill confirmed Lake View’s access point is Northbrook Drive. 

Trustee Kohler recommended the Park District create an online scheduling system with notifications for parking. 

Dan Denali, Berglund Place, discussed how the popular game of pickleball is negatively impacting the community. He expressed concern regarding the following: limited parking, traffic impacts, increased noise, emergency vehicle access, and public safety. He suggested a traffic study. 

Trustee Israel spoke in opposition to establishing permit parking. He suggested modifying the parking to ensure access for emergency vehicles. 

Village Manager Cara Pavlicek clarified existing resident-only parking permits, which do not include guest parking passes. 

President Ciesla requested the Park District reach out to the Lake View Church to create a parking solution. 

Trustee Hebl concurs with her fellow Trustees. She encouraged the Park District to work with Lake View Church to address the issue. 

Mr. Denali suggested that the village focus on pickleball popularity. He suggested replacing the pickleball court with tennis. 

President Ciesla suggested performing a sound study and evaluating the noise ordinance.  

John Link, 942 Woodfield Road, supported the proposed parking restrictions. He suggested the Park District evaluate leasing spaces to increase pickleball courts.

RESULT: TABLED [5 – 0] 

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee 

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee 

AYES: Israel, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Kohler 

NAYES: None 

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President 

ABSENT: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee 

13. PUBLIC SAFETY – None  

14. COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH – None  

15. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 

Trustee Pepoon mentioned as passed on the Consent Agenda Bean Bar is opening in Northbrook.

16. CLOSED SESSION – None  

17. ADJOURN 

RESULT: MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:19 PM [5 – 0] 

MOVER: Michelle Kohler, Trustee 

SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee 

AYES: Israel, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Kohler 

NAYES: None 

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President 

ABSENT: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee 

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