Morton board approves MFT road work and hires firms for PFAS litigation; no water contamination found
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Summary
The Morton Village Board approved Resolution 21‑26 to use Motor Fuel Tax funds for an intersection improvement on Illinois Route 98 and approved Resolution 22‑26 to engage outside counsel for AFFF/PFAS litigation; staff said there are no known positive PFAS tests in village water.
The Morton Village Board voted to approve two resolutions brought forward by staff.
Resolution 21‑26 authorizes improvements under the Illinois Highway Code using Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the Illinois Route 98 Birchwood Street intersection improvement project at Erie and Flint. The board heard that the resolution is the MFT approval for a bid opened previously; a motion was seconded and trustees voted to pass the resolution.
The board also approved Resolution 22‑26, which authorizes contracts for legal services with Stagg, Louisa LLC and Gardner Cook Weisberg & Rona related to AFFF/PFAS litigation. Staff explained these firms will front costs for any necessary testing and are paid only if the village recovers funds; the approach allows municipalities to participate in CERCLA‑style claims. At the time of the meeting, staff said the village has not had any positive PFAS tests in its water.
Both measures passed on roll call votes. The meeting record did not provide detailed vote tallies by named trustee in every case; minutes note that the motions were approved.
