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Morton Grove board approves repairs, contracts and ordinances; honors police awardees
Summary
At the same meeting trustees approved three resolutions (fire engine repair, land acquisition easement work, security fence), two ordinances (a solar array permit amendment and an accessory structure), approved the warrants register, and presented officer and civilian of the year awards.
Trustees at the Morton Grove Village Board meeting approved routine municipal business including three resolutions, two ordinances and the warrants register, and recognized departmental awardees.
The board unanimously approved Resolution 26‑30 to execute a repair agreement for Fire Engine 5 with the lowest‑cost vendor; the fiscal impact reported in the meeting packet was approximately $40,675.45 and funds were allocated from the motor vehicle fund. Trustees also approved Resolution 26‑31, a contract amendment with American Surveying and Engineering PC for land acquisition services related to the Oakton Street pedestrian facility; the cost was $10,800 with an expected reimbursement of $7,200 from partner communities. Resolution 26‑32 authorized a contract with Golden Fence Incorporated for a public works security fence project not to exceed $50,000, including an $8,400 contingency.
On the ordinance calendar, the board approved Ordinance 26‑08 amending a special use permit to allow roof‑mounted solar energy collection at 8625 Waggan Road and Ordinance 26‑09, a special use for an accessory structure greater than 750 square feet at 9230 Newcastle Avenue; both passed on unanimous votes.
Trustee Khan presented the warrants register for April 28, 2026, totaling $762,411.34; trustees approved the warrants 6–0. The meeting also included presentations: the police department announced Marvin Mareno as the 2025 Civilian Employee of the Year and Officer Michael Zahaki as the 2025 Officer of the Year for his work with the Major Crash Assistance Team and regional crash reconstruction efforts.
Several items discussed were first readings or procedural (for example, a first reading on an ordinance adjusting parking fines), and staff noted opportunities for resident engagement on upcoming events such as electronics recycling and the village garage sale. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
