Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · February 18, 2014
Minutes
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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 Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
*Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, February 3, 2014.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #19-FY14 of February 18, 2014.
Omnibus vote.
*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamations:
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – March 2014
National Consumer Protection Week – March 2-8, 2014
Omnibus vote.
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of the following personnel by the Board of Fire and Police commissioner
Ralph Egloff:
Name Old Position New Position
Andrew Matanovic Firefighter Fire Lieutenant
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Fire Lieutenant who introduced his family and friends.
* B. Reappointments:
Appearance Commission: Michael Lynk (Chair Term Expires 2/1/15, Member Term
Expires 2/1/17)
Board of Fire & Police Commission: David Jones (Chair Term Expires 8/1/15,
Member Term Expires 8/1/18)
Omnibus vote.
* C. Resignation:
Commission on Family Services: Victor Escobar
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Village Manager.
A. 2014 Traffic Signal Upgrade Program – Agreement with IDOT – MFT Resolution.
Director of Engineering Fred Schattner answered questions from the Board.
Resolution 14-2-R-1248
Motion to approve a Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement with the State of
Illinois and the Department of Transportation for traffic signal upgrades.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
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Resolution 14-2-R-1249
Motion to approve an MFT Resolution in the amount of $40,000 for 2014 traffic signal
upgrade program.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
B. Community Outreach Mobile Substation – LDV Inc., Burlington, WI - $282,617.
Motion to award a contract for the design, construction and delivery of a COPS vehicle be
awarded on a sole source basis to LDV Inc. in the amount of $282,617.
Police Chief Scarpelli spoke about the Community Outreach Mobile Substation and
answered questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
* C. Bid Report – Construction Material Testing & Inspection Services – Interra, Inc.,
Bolingbrook, IL - $85,390.
Motion to award a contract to Interra, Inc., Bolingbrook, IL in the amount of $85,390 for
construction material testing & inspection services.
Omnibus vote.
* D. Bid Report – 2014 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract –
Mark-It Corp., Romeoville, IL - $65,000.
Motion to award a contract t Mark-It Corp., Romeoville, IL in the amount of $65,000 for
2014 thermoplastic pavement marking maintenance contract .
Omnibus vote.
* E. Bid Report – Hanging Flower Baskets and Container Installation & Maintenance –
Herrera Landscaping, Evanston, IL - $99,729.33.
Motion to award a contract to Herrera Landscaping, Evanston, IL in the amount of
$99,729.33 for hanging flower baskets and container installation & maintenance.
Omnibus vote.
F. Request for Executive Sessions.
Motion to approve the request for an Executive Session of the Village Manager pursuant
to Section 2, Paragraph C.6 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act and Section 2,
Paragraph C.1 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act and the end of the regular
meeting and to adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
*A .Ordinance 14-2-C-4035
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Articles I and II, and Chapter 46, Article III
of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to the retail sale of alcoholic liquor and related fees. This
item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
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*B. Ordinance 14-2-C-4036
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Section 118-32, pertaining to zoning
chapter definitions and Section 118-218 pertaining to off-street parking determinations and
Chapter 118, Appendix A of the Skokie Village Code (2013-35P). This item is on the consent
agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*C. Ordinance 14-2-Z-4037
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting site plan approval to operate a child day care facility and
an agricultural research and education use in a single integrated planned development at 3669
and 3701 Howard Street, Skokie, Illinois in an M3 Industry district (2013-36P). This item is on
the consent agenda for second reading and adoption
Omnibus vote.
*D. Ordinance 14-2-Z-4038
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to operate an agricultural research
and education facility with outdoor sales and outdoor storage at 3669 Howard Street, Skokie,
Illinois in an M3 Industry district (2013-38P). This item is on the consent agenda for second
reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*E. Ordinance 14-2-Z-4039
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to operate a child day care not in a
residence at 3701 Howard Street, Skokie, Illinois in an M3 Industry district and the repeal of
Village Ordinance Number 96-5-Z-2588 (2013-39P). This item is on the consent agenda for
second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
FIRST READING:
F. Resolution 14-2-R-1250
Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the publication of the Official 2014 Zoning Map for
the Village of Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Unfinished Business.
A. Request for an executive session on Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m. in accordance
with Section 2, Paragraph C.1 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act, a closed session
is requested and to adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Plan Commission.
Community Development Director Peyer presented the Plan Commission Case.
A. Plan Commission Case 2013-41P – Special Use Permit: 8200 Christiana Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for retail sales of
goods that are wholesaled on the premises in an M3 Industry zoning district be approved
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
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Mayor Van Dusen mentioned about the alternate parking for Wednesday, February 19 so the
plows will be able to clear the sewer inlets in preparation of the forecasted rain.
Citizen Comments.
Jasmine Chawda, 8223 Ridgeway spoke about problems in her house.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Pramod C. Shah, Village Clerk
Approved:
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George Van Dusen, Mayor
A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:50 p.m. Those present
were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich,Bromberg Klein
and Gray-Keeler. Also present were Manager Lockerby and Corporation Counsel Lorge.
and Economic Development Coordinator Thompson.The meeting ended at 9:25 p.m.