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Morton Grove board approves routine contracts, cafe lease and warrant register; Class 6b and municipal project also advance
Summary
Trustees approved a window‑replacement contract for Fire Station 4, a one‑year fuel purchase contract, a five‑year lease for a cafe at the Morton Grove Metro Station, and the warrant register totaling $1,499,728.23; the board also moved forward with the Class 6b consent and allowed the municipal building proposal to continue through permitting.
At its July 14 meeting, the Village Board approved several routine and economic development items alongside public commentary.
Consent and contract votes: Trustee Phil introduced Resolution 26‑39 to authorize a contract with Alliance Allied Inc. for window and glass entrance replacement at Fire Station 4; the board approved the resolution by voice vote (5 yes, 1 absent). Trustee Phil then introduced Resolution 26‑40 to authorize a one‑year cooperative contract for gasoline and diesel through Warren Oil Company; that resolution also passed by voice vote with the same tally.
Retail lease: The board approved Resolution 26‑43 authorizing a five‑year lease (with two five‑year renewal options) with Complimentary Cafe (MGM, LLC) for retail space at the Morton Grove Metro Station, 8501 Lehigh Avenue. The prospective operator described offerings including "coffee, lattes, muffins, empanadas," local bakery sourcing and some healthy food options; the vote was recorded as five in favor with one abstention.
Warrants: Trustee Khan presented the warrant register for July 14 totaling $1,499,728.23; the board approved the register by voice vote.
Administrative notes: The meeting also included the first‑street presentation of Plan Commission case PC 26‑07 (a proposed combined village hall and police facility at 6201 Dempster) and the board’s consent to a Cook County Class 6b designation for the River Drive/Lehigh site (Resolution 26‑41). The board additionally adopted a moratorium on new Class 6b applications while staff develops formal policy.
Outcome summary: Resolutions 26‑39 and 26‑40 — approved (voice votes recorded as 5 yes, 1 absent). Resolution 26‑41 (Class 6b) — approved (5 yes, 1 absent). Resolution 26‑42 (moratorium) — approved (5 yes, 1 absent). Resolution 26‑43 (Complimentary Cafe lease) — approved (5 yes, 1 abstention). Warrant register for 07/14/2026 approved ($1,499,728.23).
