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12867 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, January 5, 2015 Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School. 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 Klein 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, December 15, 2014. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #16-FY15 of January 5, 2015. Omnibus vote. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. A. Award: Chief Czerwinski and Deputy Chief Borre presented presented Lifesaving Awards to Erin Morgan, Patricia Schutz, Chris Pytell and Karen Hyman on saving a 4 year old boy in August at Devonshire pool. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner Tom Mannard: Name Old Position New Position David Badagliacco New Hire Police Officer Douglas Bennett New Hire Police Officer Nathan Linden New Hire Police Officer Robert Ochoa New Hire Police Officer Jorge Ortiz New Hire Police Officer Michael Pelrine New Hire Police Officer Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Police Officers who introduced their family and friends. * B. Reappointments: Commission on Human Relations: Dr. David Ko (Term Ends 04/01/16) Zoning Board of Appeals: Brian O’Donnell (One Year Term as Chair Ends 01/01/16 & Term Ends 01/01/19) & Sean Arden, Cindy Franklin & Mike Shah (Terms End 01/01/19) Report of the Village Manager. * A. Bid Report – Gabion Pond-Wall Repair – Copenhaver Construction, Gilberts, IL - $741,044. Motion to award a contract to Copenhaver Construction, Gilberts, IL in the amount of $741,044 for Gabion Pond wall repair. Omnibus vote. * B. Village of Skokie Gabion Pond Rehabilitation Construction Engineering Services – Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. - $66,009. Motion to award a contract t Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. in the amount of $66,009 for Village of Skokie Gabion Pond Rehabilitation Construction Engineering Services. Omnibus vote. 12868 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, January 5, 2015 Page Two Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: * A. Ordinance 15-1-Z-4114 Motion to adopt an ordinance approving an exchange of property located at 8104-8106 Lincoln Avenue and 8063 Floral Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a CX Core Mixed-use district. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING: B. Resolution 15-1-R-1279 Motion to adopt a resolution approving and authorizing a lease with Commonwealth Edison Company for the Skokie Swift Parking Lot. This item is on the agenda for first reading and adoption. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED C. Resolution 15-1-R-1280 Motion to adopt a resolution approving and authorizing a land lease with Commonwealth Edison Company for 9350 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the agenda for first reading and adoption. 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 D. Executive Session Motion to approve the request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation and paragraph 2(c)(1) pertaining to personnel matters. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #2. SUBJECT: CDBG Public Hearing #2: January 5, 2015, Village Board Meeting 2015-2019 CDBG PUBLIC HEARINGS The Village's entitlement grant for FY16 is not known yet. We are estimating $450,000 at this point based on expectations that CDBG funding will be decreased slightly again. In addition to the new entitlement, we will reprogram approximately $70,000 in previously unallocated funds and $11,895 in program income during the current program year, while accommodating a reserve of unobligated funds that could be used for emergency expenses, resulting in an estimated FY16 budget of $531,895. Proposals from both Village staff and outside agencies total $765,326, so reductions will be necessary. The program cap of 20% for administrative funding is applied against the new entitlement only, while the 15% cap for public service funding (non-capital/non-construction expenditures) is applied against the new entitlement plus the program income from the current program year. Staff recommendations will be presented at the final public hearing on Monday, February 2. The Board will determine at that time the funding award for each project or activity.  12869 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, January 5, 2015 Page Three STAFF PROPOSALS FY16 Request ($) Program Administration 90,000 Home Improvement Program 80,000 Street and Alley Resurfacing 220,000 Sidewalk Replacement Program 3,000 Social Worker 38,624 TOTAL VILLAGE PROPOSALS Trustee Sutker read a prepared statement “ I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed by a social service agency that is an applicant for a CDBG grant. I do not believe this creates a conflict, however, I believe it is important to avoid the appearance of partiality. Therefore, I will recuse myself from participating in the discussions relating to the applications and from voting on the grants. My recusal from participating in the discussion should not be construed as indifference to the valuable services that the applicants provide to the people in need. I commend and admire all of the agencies for their efforts.” OVERVIEW OF CDBG PROPOSALS FOR FY16 FY16 Request Public Services Metropolitan Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking funding to cover a 6,000 Family Services portion of a counselor and intake worker/program supervisor who provides information and referral services, including grief, trauma, family/couple and/or parent/child relationships, child and adolescent school performance and behavior problems, work performance, substance abuse, individual and family development, and family violence. JCFS Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) is seeking funding to 10,000 provide financial stability services and coordinated case management for individuals in Skokie in FY16. The overall goal of the program is to empower low-income individuals to create more stable environments for themselves and their families Center for Enriched The Center for Enriched Living (CEL) is seeking funding to 3,000 Living provide scholarships to enable low-income Skokie residents with developmental disabilities to enroll in programs that provide skill development and social enrichment programs within a community where everyone feels accepted and valued; it is this emphasis on belonging that explains why the clients are called "members”. Maine-Niles M-NASR is seeking funding to provide financial aid to enable 3,000 Association of extremely low- to low-income children and adult Skokie residents Special Recreation with developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in (MNASR) therapeutic recreational activities and providing their caregivers much needed respite. Access to Care The Access to Care Program, sponsored by the Suburban Primary 6,000 Health Care Council located in Westchester, Illinois, is seeking funding to provide primary medical services to low-income Skokie residents. The program serves low-income, suburban Cook County residents who are uninsured & not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. PEER Services PEER Services is seeking funding to offset the costs associated 12,000 with employing a half-time substance abuse outreach counselor to provide outreach, assessment, and treatment services to Skokie teens, families, and single adults who are experiencing problems related to substance abuse. 12870 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, January 5, 2015 Page Four Children's The Children's Advocacy Center is seeking funding to support 3,000 Advocacy Center child victims of abuse, and their non-offending family members, through expert child interviews and crisis intervention services during the investigation of the alleged abuse. Following the completion of the investigation, the Center provides on-going advocacy, court support, and trauma-focused counseling services to help children and families heal from the abuse. The Harbour The Harbour, Inc. is seeking funding to serve the needs of 7,830 homeless youth (including locked-out, runaway, and abandoned) ages 12-21 in the north and northwest Chicago suburbs. Agency programs include a Safe Harbour Emergency Shelter, Youth in Transition (formerly Transitional Living and Independent Living Programs), and Successful Teens/Effective Parents (STEPs). North Shore Senior The NSSC is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated 10,000 Center (NSSC) with providing long-term case management and counseling services to low-income, older adult residents of Skokie Youth Youth Organizations Umbrella (YOU) is seeking funding to offset 15,000 Organizations the staffing costs for a youth development specialist for after Umbrella (YOU) school and summer learning programs at Edison Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and Old Orchard Junior High Schools. Connections for the Connections for the Homeless, in partnership with Turning Point 7,500 Homeless - Service and New Foundation Center, is seeking funding to operate an (new) outreach program to identify untreated and under-treated residents with mental health needs who are homeless. Public Facilities CJE SeniorLife CJE SeniorLife is seeking funding to improve the kitchen floor by 41,002 leveling pitted areas and applying an epoxy coating and cove base on the floor, thereby creating a solid surface floor at the Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation at 9700 Gross Point Road. Turning Point Turning Point is seeking funding to replace all 4-foot bulbs and 9,543 ballasts in the older section of the Turning Point building at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. This capital improvement will provide energy- efficient lighting in all clinical offices, and upgrade the lighting to T8 bulbs and ballasts before T12 bulbs and ballasts become unavailable. Search Search is seeking funding to replace the windows, doors, and trim 24,750 in a group home for individuals with developmental disabilities at 4505 Concord Lane. SHORE SHORE is seeking funding to install two new heat, ventilation, 6,442 and air conditioning (HVAC) units for a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) facility at 8900 Central Park Avenue. Orchard Village Orchard Village is seeking funding to improve the kitchen and 34,170 bathrooms, and replace the windows of a group home for men with disabilities at 9238 Lavergne Avenue. Connections for the Connections for the Homeless, in partnership with Turning Point 28,965 Homeless - and New Foundation Center, is seeking funding to cover the costs Construction (new) of plumbing for the construction of the Turning Point drop-in center at 8324 Skokie Boulevard Housing Authority The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) is seeking 20,000 of Cook County funding to assist with the extensive upgrade of the Armond King (HACC) (new) Apartments at 9238 Gross Point Road. This low-income public housing facility has 126 affordable units reserved for elderly and/or disabled residents. Asian Human The Asian Human Services is seeking funding to assist with the 75,000 Services - Skokie installation of an elevator for its new Skokie Clinic at 8800 Clinic (new) Lockwood Avenue.  12871 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, January 5, 2015 Page Five Skokie Park District The Skokie Park District is seeking funding to purchase and install 10,500 (new) two surveillance cameras for two parks located in low/moderate- income areas. It is anticipated that one camera will be installed in Gross Point Park at 9100 Gross Point Road, and the other camera in Winnebago Park at 8315 Knox Avenue. FY16 Total Request 765,326 Citizen Comments. None Adjournment Motion to adjourn 9:35 p.m. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED __________________________ Pramod Shah, Village Clerk Approved: ______________________ Mayor George Van Dusen Closed Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:38 p.m. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Kleiin and Gray- Keeler. Also present were Village Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, and Corporation Counsel Lorge. The meeting ended at 10:20 p.m. 12872 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, January 5, 2015 Page Six