Agenda

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton, Illinois

Monday, June 5, 2017

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON, ILLINOIS

7:00 P.M.

JUNE 5, 2017

FREEDOM HALL, 349 W. BIRCHWOOD, MORTON, ILLINOIS

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

IV. PUBLIC HEARING

V. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL REPORTS

A. Jerry Davis from the Morton VFW - Fourth of July Fireworks.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

A. Public Comments

B. Requests for Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting – May 15, 2017

B. Approval of Bills

VIII. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

IX. VILLAGE PRESIDENT

A. Approval of VFW Request for Fireworks Funding from Presentation.

X. VILLAGE CLERK

A. Proposed Meeting Date Change from Mon. July 3rd to Wed. July 5th Because of Morton Fireworks.

XI. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

A. Tourism Grant Committee Recommendations for June 2017.

XII. CHIEF OF POLICE

A. Ordinance 17-02 - Memorial Plaza Use.

XIII. CORPORATION COUNSEL

XIV. DIRECTOR OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

XV. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

A. Acceptance of Bid for a 2017 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe for the Gas Department in the Amount of

$34,500.00 (w/ Trade), and Award of Contract for Same to Martin Equipment.

B. Acceptance of Bid for the 2017 Street Overlay Project in the Amount of $466,026.49 and Award of

Contract for Same to R.A. Cullinan & Son, Inc.

C. Acceptance of Bid for the 2017 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs Project in the Amount of $600,000.00 and

Award of Contract for Same to C&G Concrete Construction.

D. Acceptance of Bid for the 2017 First Ave. Improvements Project in the Amount of $615,373.96 and Award

of Contract for Same to Laverdiere Construction Inc.

E. Approval of 4-Year Contract Extension from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022 for the Purchase

of Electricity from Calpine Corporation

XVI. PLANNING AND ZONING OFFICER

A. Zoning Amendment Petition No. 17-06 ZA: Pro-Fab, 1050 W Jefferson.

B. Zoning Amendment/Special Use Petition No. 17-07 ZA/SP: 1920 S Main St.

C. Ordinance 17-03 - Firearm Resale Shops and Firing Ranges.

D. Ordinance 17-04 - Sign Height Variances in the Interstate Corridor.

E. Ordinance 17-05 - Sign Removal.

Agenda

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton, Illinois

Monday, June 5, 2017

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XVII. VILLAGE TRUSTEES

A. Trustee Belsley

B. Trustee Blunier

C. Trustee Leman

D. Trustee Heer

E. Trustee Newman

F. Trustee Parrott

XVIII. CLOSED SESSIONS

A. Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing Collective Negotiating Matters Between the Village and its

Employees or Their Representatives, per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

XIX. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSIONS

XX. ADJOURNMENT

VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

May 15, 2017

After calling the meeting to order, President Kaufman led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk

called the roll, with the following members present: Kaufman, Belsley, Blunier, Heer, Leman,

Newman, Parrott – 7.

PUBLIC HEARING – None.

PRESENTATIONS – None.

PUBLIC COMMENT – None.

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes from the May 1, 2017 meeting

B. Approval of Bills

Trustee Heer moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by Trustee Belsley

and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Heer, Leman, Newman, Parrott – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT

President Kaufman requested approval of the assignments of the Trustees areas of responsibility

which were included in the agenda packet. Trustee Belsley moved to approve. Motion was

seconded by Trustee Heer and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Heer, Leman, Newman, Parrott – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

President Kaufman then requested approval of the appointment of Trustee Heer as the President

Pro-Tem. Trustee Newman moved to approve. Motion was seconded by Trustee Blunier and

approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Heer, Leman, Newman, Parrott – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

President Kaufman then presented Ordinance No. 17-01, amending the Municipal Code to

reduce the number of Class A-2 liquor licenses from 5 to 4. Trustee Parrott moved to approve.

Motion was seconded by Trustee Blunier and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Heer, Leman, Newman, Parrott – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

Administrator Smick presented the May 2017 Tourism Grant Committee recommendations. She

noted that there were 12 different groups with 15 different event dates that were recommended

for a total of $76,100. Trustee Heer moved to approve. Motion was seconded by Trustee Parrott

and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Heer, Leman, Newman, Parrott – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

CHIEF OF POLICE

Chief Hilliard presented President’s Volunteer Service Awards for 2016 to 7 Auxiliary members

who volunteered over 100 hours of service throughout the year. The recipients and their number

of hours volunteered in 2016 are as follows: Dennis Batzek – 100 hours; Roger Evans – 106.5

hours; Nick Gilmore – 106 hours; Todd Glascock – 134.5 hours; Ryan Stalets – 164.5 hours; Joe

Stidman – 119.5 hours; Bob Willis – 119.5 hours. The total number of hours volunteered in 2016

for the entire Auxiliary was 1,777.25 hours.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

DPW Loudermilk requested acceptance of a bid for Cypress Avenue improvements in the

amount of $673,307.44 and award of contract for same to Illinois Civil Contractors, Inc. He

noted that this is phase 6 of 6 total phases. Trustee Belsley moved to approve. Motion was

seconded by Trustee Newman and approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Heer, Leman, Newman, Parrott – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

VILLAGE TRUSTEES

BELSLEY – Trustee Belsley congratulated President Kaufman on the beginning of his term as

mayor.

BLUNIER – Trustee Blunier welcomed Trustees Leman, Newman, and Parrott as well as

President Kaufman.

LEMAN – Trustee Leman thanked the board for being welcoming and looks forward.to working

with everyone.

HEER – Nothing to report.

NEWMAN – Trustee Newman thanked everyone for allowing him the opportunity to serve the

Village.

PARROTT – Trustee Parrott thanked the board for being welcoming and looks forward.to

working with everyone.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

With no action expected to be taken following the Executive Session, Trustee Leman moved to

adjourn to Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Trustee Blunier and approved with the

following roll call vote:

Yes: Belsley, Blunier, Heer, Leman, Newman, Parrott – 6.

No: None.

Absent: None.

Upon returning from Executive Session, the Clerk determined the same members present. With

no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Heer moved to adjourn. Motion was

seconded by Trustee Belsley and followed by a unanimous voice vote.

ATTEST: ____________________________________

PRESIDENT

_______________________________________

VILLAGE CLERK

Village Board Trustee, The Tourism Grant Committee has reconsidered the grant applications for the Muddy Madness and Rock the Farm events. Both of these events bring visitors to our community, provide a unique event for our citizens, have the potential to create over night stays, and support organizations that serve our citizens. Since this committee is in the process of changing the application and score sheet before the next grant round, they are asking to give both of these events $2,500 for the 2017 Spring grant round. After this grant round, the Tourism Grant Committee will adjust the application and score sheet and create a Community Event Category to deal with these types of requests in the future. If you have any questions about this, please call me at 573-1276. Thank You Susan Pyles Director of Tourism

TOURISM GRANT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION JUNE 2017

Tourism Office Update March 2017- June 2017

If you have any Questions, please call Susan Pyles at 573-1276

What we were working on for March -April

What we are worked on in May

What we are working on for June

Get new Mortonmagnet site live Arrange to have banners hung on Jackson, Courtland & Main St

Arrange for things needed for Downtown Dining Stroll

Got packets together for 450 pastors at RHMA Conference Designed Billboards for 74 & I-155

Maintain Flower pots and beds around downtown area

Send out info on new banners for Courtland Ave and design for businesses

Designed banners for Courtland Ave. for 22 businesses and hang them

Work with groups doing Arts in the Park Concerts, Muddy Madness, Car Show and Chalk Challenge

Hold 2nd meeting with Hotels to update on progress of items from first meeting

Hold 3rd meeting with Hotels to update on progress of items from first meeting

Hold 4th meeting with Hotels to update on progress of items from first meeting

Prepared information for Hotels on benches, Billboards and other items requested at hotel meeting

Help coordinated dedication of Memorial plaza; designed flyer and distributed.

Work with volunteer group on plans to improve area around Ashland Avenue

Administer the Spring grant round Administer the Spring grant round

Get checks to groups who received grant.

Met with Park District about bringing Circus to Village Planted flower pots downtown

Get Morton brochures to Illinois Visitors centers.

Met with Library on joint events Set Budget for 2017-18 year Keep websites current

Design ads for IHSA Tournaments book and digital boards Set goals for 2017-18 year

Coordinate new lighting in Idlewood Arts Pavillion

Work with new group & Park district bringing Civil War event to Morton

Work with new group & Park district on Civil War event in Morton

Design brochure for triangle of opportunity bike ride

Finalize details for Chalk Contest Organizing 2017 Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest Hold 2017 Sidewalk Chalk Challenge

Met with 4th Friday Organizing Group about a new event

Met with 4th Friday Organizing Group about 4th Friday event; Created Flyer Update flyer for 4th Firday event

Work with new soccer group on Fall Tournament Updated data for websites Keep Websites current

Attended Plaza dedication committee meeting at Chamber

Met with AARP folks about events in Morton Coordinate AARP events in Morton

Finalize details for Morton Night With The Chiefs

Finalize details for Morton Night With The Chiefs

Attend Morton Night w/ the chief and coordinate activities

Designed event cards for hotels Update event cards for hotelsMeet w/ Midwest Food Bank on event

ORDINANCE NO. 17-02 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AMENDMENTS REGARDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE

OF MEMORIAL PLAZA TO TITLE 8 OF THE MORTON MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the Morton Municipal Code was adopted on March 2, 1970, and duly published in book form; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to adopt a policy for the use of the plaza on 308 S. Main Street, Morton, Illinois. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT THE MORTON MUNICIPAL CODE IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Title 8 of the Morton Municipal Code is hereby amended by inserting a new Chapter 17, which is more particularly set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. 1. A new Title 8 Chapter 17 in the form as attached to this Ordinance is hereby approved. BE IT ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its passage, approval, and publication as may be required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton this day of ___________________________, 2017; and upon roll call the vote was as follows: AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINING:

APPROVED this _______ day of ________________________, 2017.

_________________________ President ATTEST: _______________________ Village Clerk

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MEMORIAL PLAZA USE

TITLE 8 CHAPTER 17

8-17-1 - APPLICABILITY

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to use of Memorial Plaza located at 308 S.

Main Street, Morton, Illinois.

8-17-2 – CLOSED AREAS

Any section, area or part of the Memorial Plaza may be declared closed to the public

by the Chief of Police or by the Superintendent of Public Works or their designee at any

time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular intervals and stated

intervals (daily or otherwise) neither entirely or merely for certain uses as the Chief of

Police or Superintendent of Public Works may find reasonably necessary.

8-17-3 - PERMIT

(A) No person shall conduct, operate, present or manage any of the following

activities in Memorial Plaza unless a permit is obtained from the Village of

Morton prior to the start of the activity:

(1) Any parade, march, rally, speech or public meeting;

(2) Any contest, show, exhibit, public entertainment, dramatic performance,

play, act, motion picture, dramatic reading, storytelling, poetry reading,

bazaar, amusement contraptions, sporting event, ceremony or other event at

which more than twelve (12) persons may be reasonably expected to be in

attendance.

(3) Any use of the Memorial Plaza by a certain person or group or group of

persons to the exclusion of others.

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(B) Persons desiring to engage in any of the above activities may apply to the Village

of Morton for a written permit under policies established by the Village

Administrator or her designee, and subject to fees established.

(C) Any application for permit as required by this section must set forth the name,

address, telephone number and driver’s license number of an adult applicant

responsible for the proposed activity or use; name, address and telephone

number of the organization or organizations involved with the proposed activity

or use, if any; the date, time, duration and requested location for the proposed

activity or use; and the anticipated number of attendees.

(D) Permits are not transferrable and required fees are not refundable. Permits

must be applied for at least twenty-one (21) days in advance of the event. Minor

changes in the permit may be made upon written permission of the Village

Administrator for no additional fee, provided that the specific activity has not

changed, the date or dates involved has not changed, the number of designated

persons has not increased and a request for change is made at least seventy-two

(72) hours prior to the event.

8-17-4 - LIABILITY OF PERMITTEE

The person, persons, organization or organizations to whom a permit is issued shall

be liable for and shall agree to indemnify the Village of Morton for any loss, damage or

injury sustained by any person which is caused by the activity or use or any act, error or

omission of the person, persons, organization or organizations or their agent or agents to

whom such permit shall have been issued.

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8-17-5 - CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

As a condition for obtaining a permit, person, persons, organization or organizations

to whom a the permit is issued must provide a Certificate of Insurance for general liability

insurance coverage with a company and in an amount acceptable to the Village of Morton

naming the Village of Morton, it Board members, Officers, Agents, Employees and assigns as

additional insureds.

8-17-6 – RESTORATION AFTER PERMITTED EVENT

As a condition of the permit, the permittee shall be required at the conclusion of the

permitted event to return and restore the Memorial Plaza to a like condition as Memorial

Plaza was in prior to the commencement of the event. A deposit of two hundred fifty

dollars ($250.00) shall be paid by the permittee as a condition of the permit, which deposit

shall be applied to reimburse the Village of Morton for any cleaning or maintenance

necessary to restore Memorial Plaza as required in this Section. Any portion of the deposit

which is not consumed by the cost of restoration shall be refunded to the permittee.

8-17-7 – ADDITIONAL PERMIT FEE

Applications for a permit shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police or his designee. In

the event the Chief of Police or his designee determines that the event requires a hiring of

auxiliary police to be on duty before, during or after an event for purposes of public safety,

an additional fee shall be assessed, which must be paid prior to the event as a condition of

receiving the permit, which fee shall be reasonably calculated by the Chief of Police to

reimburse the Village for the auxiliary police patrol necessary for the permitted event,

which fee shall be non-refundable.

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8-17-8 – PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

The following activities are prohibited at any time in Memorial Plaza:

(1) Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco products

(2) Consumption, possession or sale of alcoholic beverages

(3) Any use which is a violation of any Village Ordinance, State Statute or Federal Law (4) Possession of any firearm (5) Possession of any glass bottle (6) Removing or damaging any Memorial Plaza property or equipment (7) Use of skateboards, bicycles, or scooters within the Plaza property (8) Operation of any motor vehicle of any kind within the Memorial Plaza (9) Climbing on any fixtures or property at the Memorial Plaza other than playground equipment. (10)Open burning (11)Sales or solicitation 8-17-9 – REVOCATION OF PERMIT

In the event of a violation of any provision of this Chapter or of any other provision

of the Morton Municipal Code, State Statute or Federal Law by any permittee and the

conduct of the permitted event or activity, the Chief of Police or his designee may revoke

the permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.

MORTON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES – May 22, 2017

The Plan Commission met on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the Freedom Hall, at 7:00 P.M., Chairman Ferrill presiding. Present: Ferrill, Fick, Knepp, Ritterbusch and Smock. Absent: Elam, Keach, Westlake and Zobrist. Also in attendance: Attorney McGrath, Trustee Blunier, and Planning and Zoning Officer Spangler.

Ritterbusch moved to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2017 meeting; seconded by Fick, and followed by a unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING(S): Petition No. 17-06 ZA: Pro – Fab, Inc. requested a zoning Change for the property located at 1050 W Jefferson from B-3 to I-2. Phillip Young presented the request for the zoning change stating that by purchasing the property at 1040 W Jefferson they will have access to the street in the future; they currently have to drive through the Mathis Kelley property. With minimal discussion Smock moved to approve case 17-06ZA seconded by Knepp followed by the vote as follows. Knepp Yes Ritterbusch Yes Fick Yes Ferrill Yes Smock Yes Petition No. 17-07 ZA/SP: Dan Kniep requested a zoning change for the property located at 1920 S Main St. from B-2 to B-3 with a special use to display vehicles (trailers, boats, campers) for sale as well as a fenced in area for outdoor storage. Mr. Kniep presented his case stating that the property has been vacant for 5 years and this would bring positive activity to the south end of Morton. After a lengthy discussion Ritterbusch made a motion to approve the request for rezoning and special use for sales display and deny the special use for outdoor display with the following conditions. The Detroit St. property will be brought into compliance and a landscape screening plan be submitted and approve by the Planning and Zoning Officer. The motion was seconded by Fick followed by the vote as follows. Knepp Yes Fick Yes Ritterbusch Yes Smock Yes Ferrill Yes An Ordinance making amendments regarding Firearm Resale Shops and Firearm Firing Ranges to Tile 10 of the Morton Municipal Code. With minimal discussion Fick made a motion to approve the change seconded by Ritterbucsh followed by a unanimous roll call vote. An Ordinance Making Amendments Regarding Sign Height Variances In The Interstate Corridor to Title 10 Chapter $ of Morton Municipal Code. With minimal discussion Ritterbusch made a motion to approve this new ordinance seconded by Knepp followed by a unanimous roll call vote. An Ordinance Making Amendments Regarding Removal of signs To Section 10-9-4 of the Morton Municipal Code. With minimal discussion Fick made a motion to approve the changes to this ordinance seconded by Knepp followed by a unanimous roll call vote.

Other Business: Rules of Procedure for the Plan Commission Attorney McGrath had put together a plan in order to help give direction to Plan Commission when conducting a public meeting. After minimal discussion Ritterbusch made a motion to approve the implementation of the Rules and Procedures in future meetings seconded by Smock followed by a unanimous roll call vote. Planning and Zoning Officer Spangler had nothing to report.

With no further business, Smock moved to adjourn; seconded by Knepp, and followed by a unanimous voice vote. The next regular meeting of the Plan Commission will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

ORDINANCE NO. 17-03

AN ORDINANCE MAKING AMENDMENTS REGARDING FIREARM RESALE SHOPS AND FIREARM FIRING RANGES TO TITLE 10 OF THE MORTON MUNICIPAL CODE

WHEREAS, the Morton Municipal Code was adopted on March 2, 1970, and duly

published in book form; and

WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the Village of Morton conducted a public hearing as

required by law and has made a recommendation to the Village Board of the Village of Morton

that certain amendments be made to the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations for firearm

resale shops and firearm firing ranges within the Village of Morton.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF

THE VILLAGE OF MORTON, Tazewell County, Illinois, that Chapter 2 of Title 10 of the Morton

Municipal Code is hereby amended by inserting the following additional definitions to Section

10-2-1:

FIREARM RESALE SHOP: A retail store that derives its principal income from buying and selling firearms with or without the sale of ammunition and/or firearm accessories.

FIREARM FIRING RANGE: An area or facility designed and operated for individuals to engage in the activity of practice shooting of archery and/or firearms for commercial purposes.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Chapter 6 of Title 10 of the Morton Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding the following sub-paragraphs to paragraph B of Section 10-6-3:

10-6-3 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT:

(B) Special Uses: The following are permitted subject to the public hearingand other special permit procedure requirements as outlined in Chapter10 of this Title:

15. FIREARM RESALE SHOP

16. FIREARM FIRING RANGE

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Chapter 7 of Title 10 of the Morton Municipal Code is

hereby amended by adding the following sub-paragraphs to paragraph B of Section 10-7-2:

10-7-2 I-1 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT:

(B) Special Uses: The following are permitted subject to the public hearingand other special permit procedure requirements as outlined in Chapter10 of this Title:

7. FIREARM RESALE SHOP

8. FIREARM FIRING RANGE

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Section 10-13-4 of the Morton Municipal Code is hereby

amended by inserting a new paragraph (P), which shall be as follows:

(P) No home occupation permit shall be issued for a firearm store or sportshooting range.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED – that if any Section or part of this Ordinance is held invalid,

it shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.

BE IT FURTHR ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its

passage, approval, and publication as may be required by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of

the Village of Morton this day of ___________________________, 2017; and upon

roll call the vote was as follows:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINING:

APPROVED this _______ day of ________________________, 2017.

_________________________ President

ATTEST:

_______________________ Village Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 17-04

AN ORDINANCE MAKING AMENDMENTS REGARDING SIGN HEIGHT

VARIANCES IN THE INTERSTATE CORRIDOR TO

TITLE 10 CHAPTER 4 OF THE MORTON MUNICIPAL CODE

WHEREAS, the Morton Municipal Code was duly adopted by the Corporate Authorities

of the Village of Morton on March 2, 1970 and was duly published in book form; and

WHEREAS, all applicable notices and public hearings have been accomplished as may be

required by law to make the amendments set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has recommended certain amendments and

modifications to the existing provisions of the Morton Municipal Code regarding variances for

sign heights in the Interstate Corridor District.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF

TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON, Tazewell County Illinois as follows:

SECTION 1: Section 10-4-9 of Title 10, Chapter 4 of the Morton Municipal Code is

hereby amended in the method and manner shown below, with deletions marked in strikethrough

font and additions marked with underlined font.

10-4-9 SPECIAL VARIANCE PROCEDURE FOR PROPERTY IN

INTERSTATE CORRIDOR:

(A) In the event an owner desires a variance from any of the regulations

pertaining to property in an interstate corridor, and the variance is for a matter

which is not specified in Title 10, Chapter 10, Subsection 2(C)4 as not in effect

or as may be amended by proposed Ordinance 94-32, then such owner may

request that the Board of Trustees grant a variance. All applications shall be

made in the same form, shall require the same fee, and provide public notice

all in the same manner as a variance request that would be heard by the Zoning

Board of Appeals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no variance may be granted

for the height of a sign in the Interstate Corridor District.

SECTION 2: If any section or part of this Ordinance is held invalid, it shall not affect the

validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage and approval

as provided by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE President and Board

of Trustees of the Village of Morton this ____ day of ____________, 2017; and upon roll call the

vote was as follows:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINING:

APPROVED this ________ day of _________________, 2017.

___________________________________

President of the Board of Trustees

ATTEST:

__________________________________

Village Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 17-05

AN ORDINANCE MAKING AMENDMENTS REGARDING REMOVAL OF SIGNS TO SECTION 10-9-4 OF THE MORTON MUNICIPAL CODE

WHEREAS, the Morton Municipal Code was adopted on March 2, 1970, ad duly published in book form; and

WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the Village of Morton conducted a public hearing as required by law and has made a recommendation to the Village Board of the Village of Morton that certain amendments be made to the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations for signs within the Village of Morton.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON, Tazewell County, Illinois, that Section 10-9-4 of the Morton

Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the existing subparagraph (O) and inserting in its

place a new subparagraph (O) which shall be as follows:

(0) Removal of Signs: The sign face shall be removed and replaced with a blank face onany sign which for sixty (60) consecutive days has directed attention to a product,place, activity, person, institution or business which is no longer in operation orexistence. All structural supports, braces poles and framework shall be removedfrom any sign which without regard to the blank face has for 365 consecutive daysdirected attention to a product, place, activity, person, institution or business whichis no longer in operation or in existence. The owner of the premises on which thesign is situated and any person with a present possessory interest in said premisesshall be jointly and separately responsible for compliance with all provisions of thissection.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its

passage, approval, and publication as may be required by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of

the Village of Morton this day of ___________________________, 2017; and upon roll call the vote

was as follows:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINING:

APPROVED this _______ day of ________________________, 2017.

President

ATTEST:

Village Clerk