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Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Sept. 24

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. ROLL CALL

Attendee Name Title Status

Kathryn Ciesla Village President Present

Robert Israel Trustee Absent

Heather Ross Trustee Present

Daniel Pepoon Trustee Present

Johannah Hebl Trustee Present

Joy Ebhomielen Trustee Present

Michelle Kohler Trustee Present

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. MINUTES APPROVAL

A. September 10, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes for Approval

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0]

MOVER: Heather Ross, Trustee

SECONDER: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee

AYES: Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Robert Israel, Trustee

4. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME

Daniel Fitzsimmons, spoke in opposition to the Village Board supporting the Incentive Agreement with Hometown Coffee and Juice. Robert Schur, spoke on the lack of pedestrian safety at the Meadow & Cherry intersection.

President Ciesla requested the Village Manager assess the pedestrian safety at the Meadow & Cherry intersection.

5. MANAGER'S REPORT

Village Manager Cara Pavlicek spoke on the proclamation for United Against Hate Week.

The Village will give away native trees on Friday, September 27, 2024. 

Early voting at Village Hall will start on October 21, 2024. Furthermore, the public is reminded that political signage may not be placed in Village right of way, however, when early voting begins at Village Hall, signage may be placed around Village Hall subject to election laws.

6. WARRANT LIST

A. Review and Approval of Payments Processed Between September 1, 2024 - September 15, 2024 in the amount of $2,413,312.90.

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0]

MOVER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee

AYES: Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Robert Israel, Trustee

B. Review and Approval of Escrow Deposits/Performance Bond Refunds Processed Between September 1, 2024 - September 15, 2024 in the amount of $45,994.60.

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0]

MOVER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee

AYES: Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Robert Israel, Trustee

7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT

President Ciesla reported the Annual Fire Department’s Open House is scheduled for October 5, 2024.

The 16th annual Li'l Pumpkins and Closing Day Bash of the Farmer’s Market is scheduled for October 9, 2024.

She recognized the Community Commission for hosting a successful event. Community Moment

Jen Saperstein, Community Commission Chair, spoke on a past documentary film screening. The film focused on youth cyberbullying. The goal is to spread awareness to eliminate cyberbullying.

She encouraged the public to attend the 3rd Annual Cultural Fair on February 23, 2025.

President Ciesla spoke in support of the Trevor Project.

A. A Proclamation Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

President Ciesla proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

B. A Proclamation Recognizing October as Substance Abuse Prevention Month

President Ciesla proclaimed October Substance Abuse Prevention Month. 

C. A Proclamation Recognizing October as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

President Ciesla proclaimed October Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

D. A Proclamation Recognizing October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month

President Ciesla proclaimed October Down Syndrome Awareness Month

E. A Proclamation Recognizing October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month

President Ciesla proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month and thanked IT for their work.

F. A Proclamation Recognizing October 6 - 12 as Fire Prevention Week

President Ciesla proclaimed October 6 – 12 as Fire Prevention Week

G. Commission Appointment

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0]

MOVER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Robert Israel, Trustee

8. CONSENT AGENDA

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0] ITEMS A – K, ADDED ITEM 12C

MOVER: Heather Ross, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Robert Israel, Trustee

A. An Ordinance Voluntarily Annexing Certain Territory Contiguous to the Village of Northbrook and Establishing Zoning Thereof (4001 Walters Avenue)

B. A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Backup Storage System from CDW-G

C. A Resolution Approving A First Amendment to an Agreement Regarding a Physician Response Vehicle Program

D. A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Go Painters, Inc. of Maywood, Illinois for Fire Hydrant Sandblasting and Painting Services

E. A Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of Board Room Audio Visual Enhancements from Key Code Media, Inc.

F. A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Firefighter Training from the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy

G. A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Firefighter Physical Examinations from Endeavor OMEGA

H. A Resolution Approving Adjustments to the Compensation of the Village Manager and Authorizing the Purchase of Out-of-State Service Credits for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

I. An Ordinance Further Amending Various Articles of Chapter 15 of the Northbrook Municipal Code as Amended, Regarding Licensing Requirements and Regulations for Professions and Business Activities

J. An Ordinance Adopting and Authorizing Updates to the Village of Northbrook Annual Fee Ordinance

K. Motion to Approve the August 13 and 27, 2024 Closed Session Minutes

9. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE - None

10. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - None

11. COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY - None

12. PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES

A. A motion directing staff to proceed with the necessary actions to purchase 3504 Commercial Avenue pursuant to the terms of the previously approved Purchase and Sale Agreement

RESULT: MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH NECESSARY ACTIONS [5 – 0]

MOVER: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Robert Israel, Trustee

B. A motion directing staff to proceed with the necessary actions to purchase 820 Dundee consistent with the terms of the previously approved Purchase and Sale Agreement

RESULT: MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH NECESSARY ACTIONS [5 – 0]

MOVER: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Robert Israel, Trustee

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