Daniel H. Pepoon, sworn i to fill the Northbrook Village Board's trustee vacancy. | Village of Northbrook / Facebook
Daniel H. Pepoon, sworn i to fill the Northbrook Village Board's trustee vacancy. | Village of Northbrook / Facebook
Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Oct. 8
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Trustee Robert Israel called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Kathryn Ciesla Village President Absent
Robert Israel Trustee Present
Heather Ross Trustee Present
Daniel Pepoon Trustee Present
Johannah Hebl Trustee Present
Joy Ebhomielen Trustee Present
Michelle Kohler Trustee Present
RESULT: MOTION TO APPOINT ROBERT ISRAEL, TRUSTEE AS PRESIDENT
PRO-TEM [5 –0]
MOVER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee
SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee
AYES: Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Robert Israel, President Pro-tem
ABSENT: Kathryn Ciesla, President
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. September 24, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes for Approval
RESULT: APPROVED [6 – 0]
MOVER: Heather Ross, Trustee
SECONDER: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee
AYES: Israel, Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kathryn Ciesla, President
4. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME – None
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Cara Pavlicek announced appointments to interim positions. The Fire Department is conducting free child safety seat inspections by appointment only. Furthermore, organics and yard waste collection are only on Wednesdays. Early voting at Village Hall will start on October 21, 2024, and continue through November 4.
6. WARRANT LIST
A. Review and Approval of Escrow Deposits/Performance Bond Refunds Processed Between September 16, 2024 - September 30, 2024 in the amount of $3,237,141.39.
RESULT: APPROVED [6 – 0]
MOVER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee
SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee
AYES: Israel, Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kathryn Ciesla, President
B. Review and Approval of Payments Processed Between September 16, 2024 - September 30, 2024 in the amount of $12,400.00
RESULT: APPROVED [6 – 0]
MOVER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee
SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee
AYES: Israel, Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kathryn Ciesla, President
7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Pro Tem Israel encouraged the public to attend the annual fundraiser hosted by the Northbrook Chamber and save the date for Illuminate Northbrook.
Community Moment
Jeremy Reynolds discussed the success of the Northbrook Community Garden Project. The program has produced an abundance of produce in the community. He thanked the Village for supporting the program’s community support efforts.
A. Commission Appointments & Reappointments
RESULT: APPROVED [6 – 0]
MOVER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee
SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee
AYES: Israel, Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kathryn Ciesla, President
8. CONSENT AGENDA
RESULT: APPROVED [6 – 0] ITEMS A – M
MOVER: Heather Ross, Trustee
SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee
AYES: Israel, Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kathryn Ciesla, President
A. Resolution 2024-R-143 Approving the Annual Maintenance Renewal for Electronic Content Management Software from Cities Digital Inc.
B. Resolution 2024-R-144 Approving the Annual Subscription Renewal of Cybersecurity Services from Nexum, Inc.
C. Resolution 2024-R-145 Authorizing an Agreement with Simple Recycling
Deputy Village Clerk Reiss gave background information about the program and its renewal.
D. Resolution 2024-R-146 Authorizing an Agreement for Environmental Engineering Services with Huff & Huff, Inc. of Oak Brook, Illinois
E. Resolution 2024-R-147 Approving the 2024 Fall Parkway Tree Planting Program and Authorizing the Purchase of 223 Parkway Trees through the Suburban Tree Consortium
President Pro Tem Israel spoke about the 517 new trees the Village has planted and their benefits.
F. Ordinance 2024-53 Annexing Certain Territory Contiguous to the Village
G. Resolution 2024-R-148 to Approve a Contract Extension with Realty & Mortgage Co. for Crestwood Place In an Amount Not-to-Exceed $21,630
H. Resolution 2024-R-149 Authorizing the Purchase of Water Main Tap and Repair Supplies as Needed from Ziebell Water Service Products, Inc. of Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Core & Main LP of St. Louis, Missouri; and Mid-American Water of Wauconda, Inc. of Wauconda, Illinois
I. Ordinance 2024-54 Granting a Special Permit for Individual and Family Social Services Facility and Variations (Glenkirk - 3300 Dundee Road) (Plan Commission Docket No. PCD-24-08)
J. Ordinance 2024-55 to Amend the Annual Fee Ordinance to Decrease the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses
K. Resolution 2024-R-150 Approving Professional Service Agreements with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP at a Not to Exceed Amount of $186,450
L. Ordinance 2024-56 Adopting and Authorizing Updates to the Village of Northbrook Annual Fee Ordinance
M. A Motion Approving an Extension to the Deadline for Business License Renewals from November 1 to February 1, 2025
9. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE – None
10. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A. Preliminary Review of a Zoning Relief request for Carneed a Motor Vehicle Dealer with an Open Sales Lot at 3160 Commercial Avenue
Amy McEwan Interim DPS Director, discussed an application submitted by Carneed, Inc., for the property located at 3160 Commercial Avenue.
The applicant is requesting a special permit to allow a used auto dealership with an outdoor display of vehicles for sale.
She provided a brief overview of the following: the property’s history, zoning, and proposed plan.
She noted the requested relief/primary issues the Village Board should consider. She confirmed fencing is not needed if the applicant utilizes the lined parking spaces on the property and the applicant must submit a plan for single-line parking.
Staff will follow up with the Village Board regarding the maximum number of vehicles allowed in the building and outdoor storage.
The Village received one complaint from the public regarding the outdoor storage of vehicles.
Trustee Ebhomielen shared her experience visiting the car dealership.
Trustee Hebl spoke in support of the application.
RESULT: MOTION TO RECOMMEND THE PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD BY THE
PLAN COMMISSION [6 – 0]
MOVER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee
SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee
AYES: Israel, Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kathryn Ciesla, President
11. COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY - None
12. PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES
A. Resolution 2024-R-151 Directing Staff to Negotiate and Prepare Contracts for the Automated Water Meter Project
Matt Morrison, Deputy Public Works Director, discussed a resolution to negotiate and prepare contracts for the Automated Water Meter Project.
The plan is to replace water meters and implement an automated meter system.
The new system will benefit the Village and the public.
Trustee Ebhomielen spoke in support of the automated meter system.
RESULT: APPROVED [6 – 0]
MOVER: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee
SECONDER: Michelle Kohler, Trustee
AYES: Israel, Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kathryn Ciesla, President
13. PUBLIC SAFETY
Trustee Pepoon recognized the appointment of Interim Chief Ustich.
14. COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH – None
15. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Trustee Hebl recognized a citizen for cleaning up garbage in the community.
Trustee Ebhomielen encouraged the public to participate in the Tree Giveaway event.
President Pro Tem Israel spoke on today’s political times.
Trustee Kohler spoke on the devastation caused by the hurricanes.
16. CLOSED SESSION – None
17. ADJOURN
RESULT: ADJOURN AT 8:10 P.M. [6 – 0]
MOVER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee
SECONDER: Heather Ross, Trustee
AYES: Israel, Ross, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kathryn Ciesla, President
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