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Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Oct. 22

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 Absent

Daniel Pepoon Trustee Present

Johannah Hebl Trustee Present

Joy Ebhomielen Trustee Present

Michelle Kohler Trustee Present

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Village President Kathryn Ciesla gave remarks in response to the recent acts of antisemitic vandalism in Northbrook

Village Manager Cara Pavlicek gave an update on the antisemitic vandalism investigation.

Trustee Israel spoke on the matter.

Trustee Hebl spoke on the matter.

3. MINUTES APPROVAL

A. October 8, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes for Approval

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0]

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee

SECONDER: Joy Ebhomielen, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

4. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME

Tracy Katz Muhl, State Representative, spoke on the Village’s efforts to combat antisemitism in the community. 

5. MANAGER'S REPORT

Village Manager Cara Pavlicek spoke on early voting at Village Hall.

The final shredding event will be held on October 26, 2024.

October is Pedestrian Safety Month.

She introduced the new Deputy Village Manager, Jim Hawkins.

6. WARRANT LIST

A. Review and Approval of Payments Processed Between October 1, 2024 - October 15, 2024 in the amount of $6,411,892.53

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0]

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

B. Review and Approval of Escrow Deposits/Performance Bond Refunds Processed Between October 1, 2024 - October 15, 2024 in the amount of $278,726.00

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0]

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT

President Ciesla spoke on trick-or-treating hours.

She recognized Bell Flavors for expanding their business in the community.

Community Moment

Zoe Saperstein, Student Community Commissioner, recognized the Village’s efforts to combat antisemitism in the community. She encouraged the public to sign the Welcoming & Community Inclusivity Pledge to combat hate and discrimination.

She presented the Keys to the Village Award to Providence Farms for their community support efforts.

Representatives from Providence Farms accepted the Keys to the Village and spoke on the organization’s community support efforts.

A. A Proclamation Recognizing October 24 as World Polio Day

President Ciesla read a proclamation for World Polio Day.

Rotary Club Representative thanked the Village for the proclamation.

John Chambers spoke on polio research. 

B. A Proclamation Recognizing October 31 as UNICEF Collection Day

C. Commission Appointments

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0]

MOVER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee

SECONDER: Michelle Kohler, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

8. CONSENT AGENDA

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0] ITEMS A – G, ADDED ITEM 9A

MOVER: Michelle Kohler, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

A. Resolution 2024-R-152 Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract with A. Epstein and Sons, Inc. of Chicago, IL for Phase II Engineering for the Shermer Corridor Improvements Project

B. Ordinance 2024-57 Providing for the Disposal of Surplus Property and Evidence

C. Resolution 2024-R-153 Authorizing an Agreement for Refurbishment of Fire Department Engine #060 with MacQueen Equipment of Aurora, Illinois

D. Resolution 2024-R-154 Authorizing an Expenditure for the Starcom21 Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc of Chicago, IL

E. Ordinance 2024-58 Granting a Level III Design Review Permit for An Exterior Wall Sign at 1911 Cherry Lane (Moksha Indian Grill) (Docket No. ACC-24-27)

F. Ordinance 2024-59 Granting a Level III Design Review Permit for Wall Signs & Ground Sign at 1300 Meadow Road (Skale Dental Professionals) (Docket No. ACC-24-28)

G. Ordinance 2024-60 Granting A Level III Design Review Permit for An Exterior Wall Sign At 1931 Cherry Lane (Rever Boutique) (Docket No. ACC-24-29)

9. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

A. Resolution 2024-R-155 Expressing official intent regarding certain capital expenditures, related to the Fleet Maintenance Garage Project and the Fire Station Project, to be reimbursed from proceeds of an obligation to be issued by the Village of Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois 

Trustee Israel gave a brief overview of the Resolution.

Moved to Consent Agenda

RESULT: MOVE TO CONSENT AGENDA [5 – 0]

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee

SECONDER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

10. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

A. Preliminary Review of a Request for Zoning Relief for a Proposed 53-Unit AgeRestricted Townhome Residential Planned Development at 3700 Dundee Road

Amy McEwan, Interim Director DPS, discussed an application submitted by Venture 1 OLB LLC, for the property located at 3700 Dundee Road. The applicant is requesting zoning relief to allow an age restricted planned unit development consisting of 53 townhome units. She provided a brief overview of the following: property’s history, zoning, and proposed plan. She noted the requested relief/primary issues the Village Board should consider.

Charlemagne HOA Representative, Resident, spoke in support of the proposed development project. He requested the applicant install a vehicular gate on Anjou Drive to support pedestrian safety.

Interim DPS Director McEwan confirmed the applicant is proposing an age-restricted development. The Village does not have information regarding unit pricing at this time.

Trustee Hebl spoke in support of the application. She does not favor creating a gated community, which has been known to cause problems, such as traffic impacts. Furthermore, she requested the applicant design an aesthetically pleasing development to complement the community.

Trustee Israel spoke in support of the application. He agrees with Trustee Hebl’s comments regarding gates.

Trustee Pepoon concurs with his fellow Trustees.

Trustee Ebhomielen concurs with her fellow Trustees. She requested the Plan Commission evaluate the following: reduced right-of-way, sidewalk improvements, design, and community gates.

Trustee Kohler concurs with her fellow Trustees. She requested the Plan Commission evaluate the following: reduced right-of-way, sidewalk improvements, and traffic impacts. 

RESULT: MOTION TO RECOMMEND THE PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD BY THE PLAN COMMISSION MOVE TO CONSENT AGENDA [5 – 0]

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

11. COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

12. PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES

RESULT: APPROVED [5 – 0] ITEMS A – G

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

A. Ordinance 2024-61 Amending Chapter 27 - Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal of The Northbrook Municipal Code, As Amended

B. Resolution 2024-R-156 Authorizing an Agreement with Veregy, LLC of Phoenix, Arizona for Water Meter Installation and Project Management Services

C. Resolution 2024-R-157 Authorizing an Agreement with ComEd for Network Services as Part of the Automated Water Meter Project

D. Resolution 2024-R-158 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of Water Meters for the Automated Water Meter Project from Water Resources, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois

E. Resolution 2024-R-159 Authorizing the Purchase of Itron Radio Equipment for the Automated Water Meter Project from United Systems and Software, Inc. of Benton, Kentucky

F. Resolution 2024-R-160 Authorizing an Agreement with WaterSmart Software, Inc. d/b/a VertexOne of Dallas, Texas for Customer Portal Software and Software Support Services for the Automated Water Meter Project

G. Resolution 2024-R-161 Authorizing an Agreement with Itron, Inc. of Liberty Lake, Washington for Software and Software Support Services for the Automated Water Meter Project

13. PUBLIC SAFETY - None

14. COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH - None

15. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

Trustee Kohler asked that President Ciesla’s statement be posted on the Village’s website.

16. CLOSED SESSION

A motion by Trustee Israel and seconded by Trustee Hebl to go into closed session to discuss security procedures, and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, staff, the public, or public property pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/(c) (8) and the or lease of property owned by the public body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/(c) (6).

RESULT: CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:50 P.M. [5 – 0]

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee

SECONDER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

RESULT: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AT 9:05 P.M. [5 – 0]

MOVER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

SECONDER: Michelle Kohler, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

17. ADJOURN

RESULT: ADJOURN AT 9:07 P.M. [5 – 0]

MOVER: Robert Israel, Trustee

SECONDER: Daniel Pepoon, Trustee

AYES: Israel, Pepoon, Hebl, Ebhomielen, Kohler

NAYES: None

ABSTAIN: Kathryn Ciesla, President

ABSENT: Heather Ross, Trustee

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