Agenda

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton, Illinois

Monday, April 3, 2017

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON, ILLINOIS

7:00 P.M.

MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017

FREEDOM HALL, 349 W. BIRCHWOOD, MORTON, ILLINOIS

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

IV. PUBLIC HEARING

V. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL REPORTS

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

A. Public Comments

B. Requests for Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting – March 20, 2017

B. Approval of Bills

VIII. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

IX. VILLAGE PRESIDENT

A. Planning Commission Appointment - Appoint Matt Fick to the Planning Commission to finish out

Kathleen Pagel’s appointment until 4/30/2019.

B. Business District Commission Appointment - Appoint Matt Fick to the Business District Commission to

finish out Kathleen Pagel’s appointment until 4/30/2018.

X. VILLAGE CLERK

XI. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

XII. CHIEF OF POLICE

XIII. CORPORATION COUNSEL

XIV. DIRECTOR OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

XV. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

A. Acceptance of Bids for Water Distribution Materials from HD Supply Waterworks (Washington, IL) in the

Amount of $32,011.30.

B. Acceptance of Proposal by Kaiser Electronics, Inc. for the Memorial Plaza Audio System in the amount of

$8,881.00.

XVI. PLANNING AND ZONING OFFICER

A. Zoning Amendment/Special Use Petition No. 17-04 ZA/SP: Lighthouse Automotive, 412 Bauman Ave.

B. Tazewell County Zoning Board of Appeals Cases 17-11-V, 17-12-S, and 17-18-V.

C. Ordinance Number 16-18, An Ordinance Amending Designated Area Known as the Tazewell Southern

Enterprise Zone and Related Matters Under Section 5 of the Enterprise Zone Act.

XVII. VILLAGE TRUSTEES

A. Trustee Belsley

1. Ordinance Number 16-17, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Morton Municipal

Code Regarding Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Codes.

B. Trustee Blunier

C. Trustee Daab

D. Trustee Heer

E. Trustee Hermann

F. Trustee Kaufman

XVIII. CLOSED SESSIONS

A. Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing Collective Negotiating Matters Between the Village and its

Employees or Their Representatives, per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

XIX. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSIONS

XX. ADJOURNMENT

VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

March 20, 2017

After calling the meeting to order, President Rainson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk

called the roll, with the following members present: Rainson, Belsley, Blunier, Daab, Heer,

Hermann, Kaufman – 7.

PUBLIC HEARING – None.

PRESENTATIONS – None.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Bill Welk of 1800 N. Morton Avenue gave a public comment. He again voiced his opposition to

the purchase of the former Apostolic Christian Church lot as well as the tourism fund.

Trustee Heer and President Rainson made brief comments defending the Board and Village staff

and reiterated their disagreement with Mr. Welk’s accusations.

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes from the March 6, 2017 meeting

B. Approval of Bills

Trustee Kaufman moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by Trustee

Blunier and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Daab, Heer, Hermann, Kaufman – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT

President Rainson spoke about the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Morton is part of the

Peoria Pekin Urbanized Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization. The purpose

of MPO’s is to decide what is done when money becomes available from the Federal Highway

Department or IDOT. President Rainson is the Chairman of the MPO and DPW Loudermilk is

the Chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee. He said that although he and DPW

Loudermilk have been objective in their work with the MPO, it is worth noting that Morton has

received $1.8 Millon in federal and state funds and praised DPW Loudermilk’s grant application

writing. He brought up this information concerning the MPO to point out the value of

participating in government, technical, and trade organizations.

He also announced that there will be a Reverse Job Fair held at freedom hall on March 22 from

10:30am-1:30pm. It is for employers to come and see what kind of resources are available from

individuals with disabilities.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

Administrator Smick presented the preliminary budget for FY 2018 (May 1, 2017 - April 30,

2018). The budget is an overall surplus budget of $331,000, but she pointed out to the Board that

in the General Fund the budget is a $783,000 deficit. She acknowledged DPW Loudermilk’s help

in reducing almost $400,000 from where it started. She spoke with the Chief of Police and

Director of Fire and Emergency Services and they were able to identify some small areas to cut

costs, but anything further would involve reduction in services. President Rainson explained for

the public the four different budgeted funds – the general fund, gas, storm water, and water &

wastewater – and the overall financial situations and methods of raising funds such as taxes and

fees. President Rainson thanked Administrator Smick for putting the preliminary budget together

and DPW Loudermilk for helping cut in a lot of areas. Administrator Smick noted that the Board

has until April 30 to pass a budget.

CHIEF OF POLICE

Chief Hilliard announced that the police department is again partnering with the DEA for a drug

takeback program that will be held on Saturday April 29 from 10am-2pm. The drop-off site will

be in the lobby of the police station.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

DPW Loudermilk pointed out an item in the budget for $900,000 for a new scrubber and

building updates at all the water treatment plants. He noted that through the Village’s

commitment in working with the EPA, necessary repairs and improvements have to be made for

the effective containment of chlorine gas.

He then requested permission to request bids for the Cypress Ave. roadway reconstruction

project from US 150 to Elm St. He noted that this is the 6th of 6 phases. Trustee Kaufman moved

to approve. Motion was seconded by Trustee Heer and approved with the following roll call

vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Daab, Heer, Hermann, Kaufman – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

He then requested permission to request bids for the S. First roadway reconstruction project from

E. Fernwood St. to E. Delwood St. He noted that this is the 1st of 2 phases. Trustee Kaufman

moved to approve. Motion was seconded by Trustee Belsley and approved with the following

roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Daab, Heer, Hermann, Kaufman – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

He then requested permission to request bids for the 2017 street overlay and miscellaneous

concrete projects. Trustee Kaufman moved to approve. Motion was seconded by Trustee Heer

and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Daab, Heer, Hermann, Kaufman – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

Tim Bronn of McMahon Associates then gave a presentation of a proposed sanitary sewer and

wastewater treatment facility plan. DPW Loudermilk requested acceptance of the proposal from

McMahon Associates in the amount of $75,000. Trustee Kaufman moved to accept the proposal

subject to the approval by counsel following some final details. Motion was seconded by

Trustee Belsley and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Daab, Heer, Hermann, Kaufman – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

PLANNING AND ZONING OFFICER

Planning and Zoning Officer Spangler requested a waiver of masonry requirements for 25775

Harding Rd. Trustee Belsley moved to approve. Motion was seconded by Trustee Daab and

approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Daab, Heer, Hermann, Kaufman – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

VILLAGE TRUSTEES

BELSLEY – Nothing to report.

BLUNIER – Nothing to report.

DAAB – Nothing to report.

HEER – Nothing to report.

HERMANN – Nothing to report.

KAUFMAN – Trustee Kaufman reminded the public of the Spring Yard Waste Program which

will be open from Saturday April 8 through Sunday April 23 from 8am-6pm. He reiterated the

importance of making sure it is yard waste only that is dumped during the program.

With no action expected to be taken following the Executive Session, Trustee Kaufman moved

to adjourn to Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Trustee Hermann, with the following

roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Daab, Heer, Hermann, Kaufman – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon returning from Executive Session, the Clerk determined the same members present. With

no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Heer moved to adjourn. Motion was

seconded by Trustee Daab, and followed by a unanimous voice vote.

ATTEST: ____________________________________

PRESIDENT

_______________________________________

VILLAGE CLERK

ORDINANCE NO. 16-18

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DESIGNATED AREA

KNOWN AS THE TAZEWELL SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE ZONE

AND RELATED MATIERS UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois passed legislation known as the Enterprise Zone Act (EZA);

and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the EZA and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, the Village of

Morton is authorized to enter into an agreement with other units of local government and make an

application to add territory to Southern Tazewell Enterprise Zone, that the State of Illinois has certified as

an enterprise zone; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Morton, entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City

of Pekin, Tazewell County, the Village of Tremont, to establish an enterprise zone in portions of each

municipality and part of Tazewell County, which Intergovernmental Agreement is attached hereto as

Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, amending Ordinance No. 14-27 as approved by the Village Board on November 17.

2014, included an updated legal description for the application for adding additional territory; and

WHEREAS, the City of Pekin is wishing to add and remove territory within the Southern

Tazewell Enterprise Zone for property located within the City limits of Pekin increasing Pekin's total

boundary component from 3.59 miles to 3.70 miles (69.5 acres); and

WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Morton make the following findings:

1. The legal description of the property located in the City of Pekin to be added

and removed to the Enterprise Zone is set forth in Exhibit B of this Ordinance.

2. The Intergovernmental Agreement attached as Exhibit A to this Ordinance complies with

Section 4 of the EZA and all requirements of the EZA are met.

3. The benefits and incentives the City of Pekin offers are as follows:

a. Tax abatement for 5 years for any increase in equalized assessed value for

eligible improvements (as defined in the EZA) in the zone. The abatement

applies to only commercial and industrial facilities of projects $25,000 or

greater.

b. A one hundred (100) percent reduction in building permit fees for eligible

improvements in the enterprise zone.

4. The term of the zone is fifteen (15) years.

5. Pursuant to notice duly published, a public hearing was held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday

March 27, 2017 at the Pekin City Hall, Pekin, Illinois.

6. The Village of Morton has complied with all requirements of EZA.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD

OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON, Tazewell County, Illinois, as follows:

SECTION 1: The findings as set forth in this Ordinance are hereby found to be true and

correct, and the same are incorporated as a part of this Ordinance by reference.

SECTION 2: Ordinance No. 16-03 as approved on August 1, 2016 by the Village Board to

add territory to the Southern Zone is hereby rescinded and replaced to the extent its terms are

inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3: The legal description of the property located in the City of Pekin to be

added to the Enterprise Zone, and the legal description of the property to be removed from the

Enterprise Zone is set forth in Exhibit B of this Ordinance. The Village of Morton hereby approves

the additions to, and the removal from the Enterprise Zone of those parcels more particularly

described in Exhibit B.

SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval,

and publication as may be required by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the Village President and Board of

Trustees of the Village of Morton this _________day of __________________________,2017;

and upon roll call the vote was as follows:

AYES: ___________

NAYS: ___________

ABSENT: ___________

ABSTAINING:___________

ATTEST:

Village

Clerk

Ronald Rainson

President

ORDINANCE N0. 16-17

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 4 OF THE MORTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

WHEREAS, the Morton Municipal Code was adopted on March 2, 1970, and duly

published in book form; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton find that substandard

property maintenance is a public nuisance and is a hazard to the public comfort and public

safety; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton find that the adoption and

enforcement of property maintenance standards is in the best interest of the general

welfare of the Village of Morton; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF

TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON that Chapter 6 and its Subsection 4-6-1 of the

Morton Municipal Code is hereby amended by re-numbering the existing Chapter 6 as

Chapter 7 and re-numbering the existing Section 4-6-1 as Section 4-7-1; and

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF

THE VILLAGE OF MORTON, Tazewell County, Illinois, that a new Chapter 6 be inserted in

Title 4 of the Morton Municipal Code, which Chapter 6 shall be as follows:

CHAPTER 6 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

4-6-1: ADOPTION OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: The 2015 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, and any subsequent additions or amendments therefore copywrited by the International Code Council, Inc., three (3) copy of which are on file in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Morton being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of

the Village of Morton in the State of Illinois for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to insure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; in each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code on file in the office of the Village Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this Chapter. 4-6-2: ADDITIONS; DELETIONS; CHANGES: The following additions, changes and/or deletions shall apply to the Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the Village of Morton:

(A) In Section 101.1 insert Village of Morton for [Name of Jurisdiction]; and

(B) Delete Section 103.5

(C) Delete Section 103.1; and

(D) In Section 103.2 delete shall be appointed by the Chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction and insert in its place shall be the Director of Building and Zoning of the Village of Morton or his or her appointee; and

(E) In Section 112.4 insert fifty dollars ($50.00) in place of amount in the first instance in which it occurs in said Section and insert seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) in place of “[amount]” in place of amount in the second instance in which it appears in said Section; and

(F) In Section 302.4 insert eight (8) inches in place of “[height in inches]”; and

(G) In Section 304.14 insert March 1st in place of “[date]” in the first instance in which date occurs and insert November 1st in place of “[date]” in the second instance in which it occurs in said Section; and

(H) In Section 602.3 insert November 1st in place of “[date]” in the first instance in which date occurs and insert March 1st in place of “[date]” in the second instance in which it occurs in said Section; and

(I) In Section 602.4 insert November 1st in place of “[date]” in the first instance in which date occurs and insert March 1st in place of “[date]” in the second instance in which it occurs in said Section.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED this Ordinance shall take effect 10 days after publication thereof as provided by law. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED if any Section or part of this Ordinance is held invalid

it shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.

PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the President and Board of

Trustees of the Village of Morton this ______ day of ________________ , 2017; and upon roll

call the vote was as follows:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINING:

President ATTEST: Village Clerk