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12641 MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012 Pledge of Allegiance led by Deputy Clerk Sylvia Luke The Mayor called the meeting to order. The Deputy Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustee Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Bromberg was not present. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Shah Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg. MOTION CARRIED * Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held July 16, 2012. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #6-FY13 of August 6, 2012. Omnibus vote. Recognition, Presentations and Awards. A. Recognition: Bicycle Rodeo Day 2012 Winners Chairman Paul Pitalis presented the Bicycle Rodeo Day 2012 Winners to Connorr Frampton and Teddy Clerk. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. Swearing in of the following personnel by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner Beryl Rabinowitz Name Old Position New Position John Hoffman New Hire Firefighter Matthew Kochajkiewicz New Hire Firefighter Kevin Lieder New Hire Firefighter Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Firefighters who introduced their family and friends. B. Appointments: Appearance Commission (Three-Year Term): Mayor George Van Dusen swore in Julie Naumiak as a member of the Appearance Commission. *Human Relations Commission (Three-Year Term): David Donegan *C. Reappointment: Fine Arts Commission (Two-Year Term): Karyn Israel *D. Resignations: Commission on Family Services: Edward Reed Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Romil K. Sood Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. A. Oakton Street Skokie Swift Station Auxiliary Improvements. Resolution 12-8-R-1192 Motion to approve a contract to A Lamp Contractors in the amount of $703,459.50 for construction of sidewalk and bus turnout bays for the Oakton Street Station. Director of Engineering Fred Schattner and Senior Civil Engineer Erik Cook answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Perille Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg. MOTION CARRIED 1 12642 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, August 6, 2012 Page Two * B. Old Orchard Road/Skokie Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Cook. Omnibus vote. * C. Bid Report – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus – Air One Equipment Inc., South Elgin, IL - $369,645. Omnibus vote. *D. Purchase of FY2013 Police and Evidence Technician Vehicles – Currie Motors, Frankfort, IL - $137,635.00 and Miles Chevrolet, Decatur, IL - $26,432.75. Omnibus vote. Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: *A. Ordinance 12-8-Z-3926 Motion to adopt an ordinance providing for the repeal of various ordinances granting special use permits and site plan approvals at multiple locations within the Village of Skokie. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 12-8-Z-3927 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and operate retail sales at 8043 Lawndale Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in an M2 Light Industry district (2012-24P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *C. Ordinance 12-8-Z-3928 Motion to adopt an ordinance vacating the western portion of the east-west alley north of and adjacent to 4854-4856 Elm Street, Skokie, Illinois, within an area bounded by Lee Street, Skokie Boulevard, Elm Street and Commonwealth Edison Company property, in an M2 Light Industry district (2012-26P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *D. Ordinance 12-8-Z-3929 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the zoning map with regard to the property located at 4854-4856 Elm Street, Skokie, Illinois from an M2 Light Industry district to an R4 Multifamily Housing district (2012-27P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING: E. Resolution 12-8-R-1193 Motion to adopt a resolution approving a plat of subdivision for the property located at 3945 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district. This item is on the agenda for first reading and adoption. Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Shah Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg. MOTION CARRIED SECOND READING F An ordinance amending Chapter 18, Articles I, II and III, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to animals. This item is on the agenda for second reading and adoption. Director of Health Dr. Counard and Environmental Health and Animal Control Supervisor Bruce Jones spoke about the extensive review of Chapter 18, pertaining to the control of dogs and cats by an owner. They answered questions from the Board and the residents. 2  12643 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, August 6, 2012 Page Three David Tennebaum questioned various aspects of the ordinance. Mrs. Patel, 8342 Kilbourn spoke about an incident with a vicious animal and her dog and the effect that it had on her family. Mr. Diz, 5530 Morton Grove and a resident on Elm Terrace commented on the proposed ordinance. Corporation Counsel Hanley responded to some of the issues. Motion to table this ordinance until the next Board Meeting on August 20th. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg. MOTION CARRIED New Business. Chairman Paul Luke presented the New Business. A.Modified Review Plan Commission Case 2005-2P – Second Floor Dwelling at Skokie Theater: 7924 Lincoln Avenue Motion to approve the request through the modified review procedure from 7924 Lincoln LLC (Skokie Theater) to amend special use permit ordinance #05-4-Z-3349 to allow a second floor apartment at the theater. Also recommended that relief be granted for a one space parking deficit for the efficiency apartment subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Shah Seconded: Trustee Lorge Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg. MOTION CARRIED B.Modified Review Plan Commission Case 2008-24P – Or Torah Synagogue Expansion: 3800-3838 Dempster Street Motion to approve the request through the modified review procedure from Congregation Or Torah at 3800 to 3838 Dempster Street to amend its special use permit approval ordinance #08-11-Z-3648 to expand the synagogue into the former Poochie’s restaurant space subject to all conditions. Community Development Director Peyer answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg. MOTION CARRIED Plan Commission. Chairman Paul Luke presented the Plan Commission Cases. A. Plan Commission Case 2012-25P – Special Use Permit for Outdoor Dining: 3700 Touhy Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor dining at 3700 Touhy be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Shah Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg. MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2012-28P – Special Use Permit for Child Day Care: 8950 Gross Point Road #400 Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for child day care not in a residence at 8950 Gross Point Rd. #400 be approved subject to all conditions. 3 12644 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, August 6, 2012 Page Four Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg. MOTION CARRIED C. Plan Commission Case 2012-29P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Fence Height Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend Chapter 118, Zoning of the Skokie Village Code to increase the maximum fence height in residential side yards to 5 feet be granted subject to all conditions. Chairman of the Zoning Board Ralph Klein answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg. MOTION CARRIED Citizen Comments. Trustee Roberts gave a status report from the Task Force Committee relating to traffic on Main Street near Middleton School. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg MOTION CARRIED __________________________ Sylvia Luke, Deputy Clerk Approved: ______________________ George Van Dusen, Mayor 4 5