Votes at a glance: Morton Grove trustees approve tobacco ordinance, moratorium and several contracts and purchases

The Village of Morton Grove Board of Trustees on Aug. 26 approved a series of ordinances, resolutions and purchases. The board recorded unanimous votes (6-0) on each item listed below.

Ordinance 25-24 (tobacco and alternative nicotine products): Second reading and approval. The ordinance creates a new chapter in the municipal code defining tobacco and alternative nicotine products and amends the code addressing sale and distribution to persons under 21. Staff said the ordinance adds definitions for THC and kratom and clarifies how to treat stores that sell such products as primary sellers or ancillary users. Motion to approve by Trustee Mink; second by Trustee Phil. Vote: 6-0.

Resolution 25-65 (temporary moratorium on new tobacco licenses): The board approved a moratorium on issuance of new tobacco licenses from the date of passage through Dec. 31, 2025, to ensure consistent licensing as the new ordinance takes effect Jan. 1; current licensees will be grandfathered and primary licenses are limited in number (5 primary licenses). Motion by Trustee Travis; second by Trustee Mink. Vote: 6-0.

Resolution 25-64 (destruction of closed meeting audio recordings): Pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act and after reviewing minutes, the board authorized destruction of audio recordings of closed meetings occurring prior to Feb. 25, 2024, for which written minutes exist. Motion by Trustee Thill; second by Trustee Mink. Vote: 6-0.

Resolution 25-67 (purchase agreement with Braniff Communications Inc. for outdoor warning siren): The village authorized replacement of an inoperable Harrah Park siren. Fiscal impact reported as $31,401; the village said it received a $10,000 Powering Safe Communities grant to cover approximately 30% of the cost. Motion by Trustee Mink; second by Trustee White. Vote: 6-0.

Resolution 25-68 (contract with D and Z Floor Systems LLC): Approved purchase and installation of a new floor coating for the fire station. Motion by Trustee Phil; second by Trustee Minkx. Vote: 6-0.

Resolution 25-69 (purchase of 2026 F-450 pickup for water department): The board approved an amended resolution to authorize purchase of a 2026 F-450 XL 4x4 from Sutton Ford Inc. of Madison, Illinois; staff said the model year in the title contained a scrivener's error and the vehicle was budgeted to replace a 17-year-old vehicle. Motion by Trustee Phil; second by Trustee Sheba. Vote: 6-0.

Resolution 25-70 (purchase of duty handguns and related equipment): The board authorized purchase of Glock 45 models (replacement for older Sig Sauer P320s), holsters, weapon-mounted lights, optics and extra magazines. The lowest responsible bidder was Kiesler Police Supply (Jeffersonville, Ind.) at a cost of $47,992; funding source identified as the seizure fund account. Motion by Trustee Travis; second by Trustee White. Vote: 6-0.

Warrant register: The board approved the warrant register for Aug. 26, 2025, in the amount of $448,333.23. Motion by Trustee Khan; second by Trustee Minkx. Vote: 6-0.

Other items noted during the meeting included a staff update on the Dempster Street corridor plan (public feedback sought at plandempster.org), announcements about community events and township service information from Main Township and Niles Township, and a Public Works notice about arterial street improvement projects starting later in the month. No board dissent or failed motions were recorded.