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The board approved the reappointment of Mary Spar to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending April 30, 2030. Trustees voted by roll call to confirm the appointment.

Later in the meeting, the board conducted swearing-in ceremonies. Sam Ray Taylor was sworn in as village clerk; Jeff Kaufman was sworn in as village president; Craig Hilliard and John Swaddell were sworn in as village trustees. The board also formally thanked Trustee Newman for eight years of service from May 1, 2017, through May 30, 2025; a small recognition was presented at the meeting.

Trustees made and approved motions for these personnel items by roll call.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Morton, IL Village Board Meeting - May 5th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board reappointed Mary Spar to the Zoning Board of Appeals and conducted oaths of office for several elected officials. Trustees recognized outgoing Trustee Newman for eight years of service (May 1, 2017–May 30, 2025).","taxTitle","Morton, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",70366,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246135,"Morton approves vacation of utility easement for two Wolf Crossing lots to allow combining parcels",51,804000,855000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3220088-38862f70acadf0d7d0b979a6e88ea0a7&start=804&end=855","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3220088-38862f70acadf0d7d0b979a6e88ea0a7/thumbnail_804000.jpg","/articles/6246135/Morton/DuPage-County/Illinois/Morton-approves-vacation-of-utility-easement-for-two-Wolf-Crossing-lots-to-allow-combining-parcels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246135-fe00c08dcb67f776d6ce9661da41184e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775828288&Signature=ggbKidcLxrRt9yCJsL7n4OugHJcgtrWRPTjXa1bwyi0t5lsG5GyzRDEkW~3bVRPUQjB8MaxNZ4q9b30WoZVQzdFTjg6cxXoaQaG4F9NLwAsLCXEbbqpda7G51nhe1ooyB9ixwrabxQjo76CU-mm-Yb~QL06upc3Z8WUMAKNboeJM0YTLaE~SULXx0Ercqb9BOaIyVVf50x2ZqNElN0MXMRSAA0NHqqZV~RWd9uVstBeDYW9XUzQs9IJJ7UpCEauz4cgH5LX2LMK8Ey-1SvhPLZCVGxk97F5Q35Fm2jNDpaohsdGQ1U3McdwENa9jarr56KfAnbQBt-OV69c5SIYiDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morton Board of Trustees voted to vacate a utility easement for Lots 80 and 81 in the Wolf Crossing subdivision (PINs 060605202023 and 060605202024) on May 20, 2025, to allow a property owner to combine the two parcels for construction of a new home.

Officials explained the request comes from a property owner at the west end of Timber Wolf Drive who seeks to merge the two lots. The village’s action covers only the municipal portion of the easement vacation; utility providers and other affected parties must sign off before any construction permits will be issued.

Trustees approved the easement vacation by roll call. Village staff said the parcel consolidation and construction would proceed only after required approvals from utilities and other stakeholders were obtained.","The Board approved vacating a utility easement between Lots 80 and 81 in Wolf Crossing so a property owner can combine the parcels and build a new house; the village said utility companies and all affected parties must sign off before construction.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246140,"Morton board approves MFT joint-funding agreement and $5,000 IDOT supplemental for FY 2026 projects",73,415000,488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3220088-38862f70acadf0d7d0b979a6e88ea0a7&start=415&end=488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3220088-38862f70acadf0d7d0b979a6e88ea0a7/thumbnail_415000.jpg","/articles/6246140/Morton/DuPage-County/Illinois/Morton-board-approves-MFT-joint-funding-agreement-and-5000-IDOT-supplemental-for-FY-2026-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246140-6ffda3280d6498c0904623368a91296d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775828288&Signature=b6S29bNQOINvzezIAUNnSCn~KIbu7kI91pNEMBgAN4V8q1yMX62wTnr8og7cVZjyR3dxEdUdUtCIcoMW5FOLfY4FiqAfS9gEPXlb3WMFdkAam5r5oOqgAApLZ6~LpNWuGttdc1jCYfu7p2BwR1L5UBiqcbdJf-mrYvj3vkKmA5JXsi9huDv8l3NBoX950GDbcPzFcLFRNh4Tao1k0Zggzu8biMpap~lJD50HtBMMdFNGvuFpOgZfVv5SElPXrg0S1OB9RQ-pogbhOJC53IOMI4Yonn0-aRW-WZ5dEeQYgGPtLyNwH-tQnEmr5t1w3xGy9A3W7ssTPYNnz6vcIFd2Rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morton Board of Trustees approved two public-works resolutions related to Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds during its May 20, 2025, meeting.

Director of Public Works presented Resolution O1-26 authorizing a joint-funding agreement for the MFT fiscal allocation; the village’s allotment was listed as $9,524.29 for participation in the Peoria Peak and Urbanized Area program. Trustees adopted the resolution by roll call.

The board also adopted Resolution O2-26, an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) supplemental resolution that increases the village’s MFT allocation by $5,000. Public works staff said the village was still under the budget submitted Feb. 25 after IDOT flagged some items (for example, spray patching) and that price conditions remained favorable.

Both resolutions passed by roll-call votes.","The Village of Morton approved a Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) joint funding agreement allotment and an IDOT supplemental resolution that adds $5,000 to the village’s MFT-funded work; officials said the projects remain under budget.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246145,"Morton amends municipal code to adjust liquor licenses; adds automatic seven-day expiration for temporary nonprofit permits",123,325000,448000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3220088-38862f70acadf0d7d0b979a6e88ea0a7&start=325&end=448","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3220088-38862f70acadf0d7d0b979a6e88ea0a7/thumbnail_325000.jpg","/articles/6246145/Morton/DuPage-County/Illinois/Morton-amends-municipal-code-to-adjust-liquor-licenses-adds-automatic-seven-day-expiration-for-temporary-nonprofit-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246145-fd1400b486d60e7d0a7754bf77e23dd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775828288&Signature=gF3cHmXWtrtk4jhD6nTYtWr~LIXSO5qMDKVy0PWFb6TU6ghqkSqZhAyEydZu6GmwQVkeM-t5JP8hOQPXqckPOh0J5p7Vq~ovtANowrWzMEkLnVFo4Jbbk4pZV0k8hkPTYyL4ucDmb8EKk-plhmPcSomgjaFqmX8Eg2xjGfrDK8msTTHtk5BQUzviOwHP-ilK-8WTQr3t2O-r1shtz3pjOVVk0nY9ewekrbtdQtTBGsLPsLlgNbIU6OLBuVAns~8JkERfrIXacTVRJyy5ghmrNhrVmJmfh-8XG70R7-IzP5v1WK9KO2QSk8ll6~zZ4BYaRMTZCxKjAjgxalSTaCZboQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morton Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance 26-01 on May 20, 2025, amending Title 3, Chapter 8, Section 6 of the Morton Municipal Code to adjust the number and terms of certain liquor licenses.

Village officials said the amendment reduces the number of authorized Class E and Class G licenses by one each following the recent closing of a business that had used one of those licenses. The ordinance also modifies the Class H temporary permit language so those nonprofit temporary licenses automatically expire after seven days, eliminating the need for the village to pass a separate ordinance every time a seven-day permit is issued.

The village administrator explained that liquor license renewals occur annually on May 1 and that the change to Class H is intended to streamline administration for short-term nonprofit events. Trustees asked no substantive questions during the discussion; a roll-call vote approved the ordinance.","The Village of Morton adopted Ordinance 26-01 amending Title 3, Chapter 8, Section 6 of the Morton Municipal Code to reduce certain license counts and to set a seven-day automatic expiration for Class H temporary nonprofit liquor permits.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":79,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246150,"Morton board approves Park District dog park at 420 E. Washington after brief debate on hours and noise",303,501000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3220088-38862f70acadf0d7d0b979a6e88ea0a7&start=501&end=804","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3220088-38862f70acadf0d7d0b979a6e88ea0a7/thumbnail_501000.jpg","/articles/6246150/Morton/DuPage-County/Illinois/Morton-board-approves-Park-District-dog-park-at-420-E-Washington-after-brief-debate-on-hours-and-noise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246150-f7f0f3e32dea9f6b96bc1b66c4b464e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775828288&Signature=FbA1OcI4S54RdFuW7kfhtH8aEvN3cV7CAOi4QTmZ4FQJRJtXLvHtHM6TkVv3qk0cUMLbzaZG3hkLexGg-KH49QDb~etODj59t3RpWIIlpiS-taEKiTo2zT0xOzAVFtw8j7HPVLrGvPujULBOSceFPJVmtEw8Uu3due6VgL0c3LxtheO-skGxQbvCD6k2tzWx~q7tVJdJIsvmaKv79X8XeNIxyEkuoQm~FVaQ8v8IEkJI8NXkTSbRxgPQEOzQGIImD~DNpjB-ixywX9XG-KOIvWppRqaWU67BZyoHPFYtAGKLbttZTj8IpLatCBPyjSQwGOBYQ0x47oqR-9-3yX1guQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morton Board of Trustees voted to approve a publicly owned dog park proposed by the Morton Park District at 420 E. Washington Street during its May 20, 2025, meeting.

The Morton Park District, represented by Joel Dickerson, presented the site plan and said the plan commission had given a unanimous recommendation to approve the dog park. The board’s vote approved the petition without added conditions.

Trustees discussed whether to set hours of operation. Trustee Craig Hilliard said the planning commission had recommended a dawn-to-dusk schedule but called that timeframe “unreasonable,” noting dawn is as early as 5 a.m. in summer and dusk can be early in winter. A resident who owns rental property near the proposed site raised concerns about potential noise. The board acknowledged those concerns and compared expected dog-park noise to existing activity at other public spaces and schools.

A speaker referenced the village’s noise ordinance as the baseline for determining reasonable limits; a village official noted that ordinance already allows some daytime activity (for example, lawn mowing) beginning at 8 a.m. Trustees also said the board’s role was to decide suitability of the site rather than to prescribe hours for another public body to operate. One trustee clarified that the motion approved the dog park “without any conditions” that might otherwise address hours.

The Morton Park District director and several trustees compared the proposed park to the existing dog park at Oakwood Park, noting that while dogs bark, the existing park is not persistently noisy. The planning commission’s minutes and site plan were included in the board packet.

The board approved the petition. The vote was recorded as a roll call and the motion passed.","The Morton Board of Trustees approved a publicly owned dog park proposed by the Morton Park District at 420 E. Washington Street. Trustees and a resident debated hours of operation and potential noise impacts; the planning commission had given a unanimous recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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