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Nn 12773 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, December 16, 2013 Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah. The Mayor called the meeting to order. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Gray-Keeler was not present. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda... Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Gray-Keeler. MOTION CARRIED *Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, December 2, 2013. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #15-FY14 of December 16, 2013. Omnibus vote. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. A. Presentations in honor of Albert J. Rigoni. Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation paying tribute to Albert J. Rigoni on his distinguished record of public service to the Village of Skokie and his career of integrity, fiscal responsibility and dynamic leadership and best practices of the council/manager form of government. A Plaque was also presented to him. The Trustees and Clerk made comments and congratulated Al on his retirement. Motion to approve the Proclamation in honor of Albert J. Rigoni. Motion to accept was unanimous. Representing the INTERNATIONAL City/County Management Association. David Limardi, ICMA Midwest Regional Director, retired City Manager of Highland Park spoke about Al Rigoni in his high work ethics , leadership skills and his integrity. He congratulated him on his retirement. Representing the ILLINOIS City/County Management Association, Bob Kiely, ICMA Midwest Regional Vice President also spoke highly of him and the best practices of the council/manager form government. He also congratulated him on his retirement. Al Rigoni thanked all the Mayors, Clerks, Trustees Corporation Counsels, Skokie Park District, Kiwanis, Rotary, and United Way that he worked with. * Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Appointment: Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Jennifer Alexander Grossman (Term Expires 6/1/15 – One-Year Term as Chair Expires 12/16/14) B. Resignation: Human Relations Commission: Marcia Arenson Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. A. Interior Rehab Program Grant for 7919 Lincoln Avenue – Euro Echo Café. Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval an interior grant in the amount of $43,100 for 7919 Lincoln Avenue-Euro Café. 1 12774 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 16, 2013 Page Two Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Gray-Keeler. MOTION CARRIED B. Exterior Rehab Program Grant for 4913-4915 Oakton Street – Fogo’s Peri Peri. Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor & Board approval for and exterior rehab program grant of $45,425 for 4913-4915 Oakton-Fogo’s Peri Peri. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Gray-Keeler. MOTION CARRIED *C . Temporary Extension of Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement Term. Resolution 13-12-R1240 Motion to concur with Staff’s recommendation that the Village Board approve a 120-day extension to the existing franchise agreement with Comcast. Omnibus vote. *D. 2014 MFT Maintenance Resolution. Resolution 13-12-R-1241 Motion to approve a Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution for the 2014 Calendar Year anticipated 2014 expenditure of $898,600. Omnibus vote. *E . Purchase of One Combination Vacuum/Rodding Sewer Truck – Standard Equipment Co., Chicago, IL - $349,889. Motion to award a contract to Standard Equipment Co., Chicago, IL in the amount of $349,889 for purchase of one combination vacuum/rodding sewer truck. Omnibus vote. *F. F250 Pick-up Truck – Currie Motors, Frankfort, IL - $25,690. Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Frankfort, IL in the amount of $25,690 for F250 Pick-up truck. Omnibus vote. Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: *A. Ordinance 13-12-F-4018 Motion to adopt an ordinance providing for the levying and assessment of taxes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2013 and ending April 30, 2014 in the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 13-12-F-4019 Motion to adopt an ordinance reducing the tax levy of the Village of Skokie for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2013 and ending April 30, 2014 in the amount of $5,569,237.78. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *C.Ordinance 13-12- Z-4020 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit for outdoor seasonal garden and plant material sales at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district (2013-13P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. 2  12775 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 16, 2013 Page Three *D. Ordinance 13-12-Z-4021 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow packaged liquor sales at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district (2013-14P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *E. Ordinance 13-12-Z-4022 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor dining for a limited- service restaurant at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district (2013- 15P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *F. Ordinance 13-12-Z-4023 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and operate a bar or drinking place at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district (2013-16P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *G. Ordinance 13-12-C-4024 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 46, Article VIII, Sections 46-252 and 46-253 and also Chapter 82, Sections 82-9 and 82-28 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to sign relief and fees. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING: H. An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to the retail sale and regulation of alcoholic liquor in the Village of Skokie. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the January 6, 2014 agenda for second reading and adoption. I. An ordinance establishing the compensation of the Village Manager for the Village of Skokie. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the January 6, 2014 agenda for second reading and adoption. New Business. A. Resolution 13-12-R-1242 Motion to adopt a Resolution Appointing John T. Lockerby as Village Manager for the Village of Skokie. Unanimous Motion Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Gray-Keeler. MOTION CARRIED The Trustees and Clerk congratulated the New Village Manager John Lockerby. They all spoke about his track record in local government and extensive experience with the municipal budget and his dedication to the Village of Skokie. John Lockerby thanked the Board and expressed that he is grateful, honored and excited to serve the Village of Skokie. Plan Commission. None 3 12776 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 16, 2013 Page Four Citizen Comments. None Adjournment Motion to adjourn 8:47 p.m. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg , Klein and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Gray-Keeler. MOTION CARRIED __________________________ Pramod C. Shah, Village Clerk Approved: ______________________ George Van Dusen, Mayor . 4