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12897 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, April 20, 2015 Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah. 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, April 6, 2015. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #23-FY15 of April 20, 2015. Omnibus vote. Proclamations and Resolutions. Proclamations: A. Stand Against Racism – April 24, 2015 Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation proclaiming that the Village of Skokie joins the YWCA Evanston/North Shore in standing against Racism in all forms and further pledges to continue working toward racial equity for all residents of Skokie. Chairman of Human Relations Commission Will Evans and Eileen Hogan Heineman Director, Racial Justice Programs from YWCA, Evanston/Skokie accepted the Proclamation. B. Preeclampsia Awareness Day – May 17, 2015 Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation applauding the Preeclampsia Foundation’s mission to reduce maternal and infant illness and death due to preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. *C. Toastmasters International Days – April 24-25, 2015 Omnibus vote. *D. H.C. Nahigian & Sons 100th Anniversary – April 20, 2015 Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. A. Recommendation for Cook County Class 6B Property Tax Incentive – 3412-26 Touhy Avenue. Economic Development Coordinator Thompson made a brief presentation on the recommendation of 3412-26 Touhy for Cook County Class 6B property tax incentive. He answered questions from the Board. Resolution 15-4-R-1291 Motion to approve a Resolution concuring with staff’s recommendation that 3412-26 Touhy is an excellent candidate for a Class 6B classification. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED 12898 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, April 20, 2015 Page Two B. Many Cultures, One Community – Keeping Skokie Safe, a Presentation by the Village of Skokie Public Safety Commission. Chairman Paul Pitalis and Vice-Chairman Mark Penning made a detailed presentation recommending for a public safety awareness campaign entitled Many Cultures, One Community- Keeping Skokie Safe. * C. Bid Report - 2015 Non-Arterial Street Resurfacing Program I – Arrow Road Construction, Mount Prospect, Illinois - $1,624,726.09. Resolution 15-4-R-1292 Motion to approve a Resolution awarding a contract to Arrow Road Construction, Mount Propect, IL in the amount of $1,624,726.09 for 2015 non-arterial street resurfacing program I. Omnibus vote. * D. Bid Report - 2015 Water Main Improvement Project – Lenny Hoffman Excavating, Wilmette, Illinois - $1,168.689. Motion to award a contract to Lenny Hoffman, Excavating, Wilmette, IL in the amount of $1,268.689 for 2015 Water Main Improvement Project. Omnibus vote. * E. Bid Report – 2015 Sewer Lining Program – Insituform Technologies, Lemont, Illinois – $310,583.60. Motion to award a contract to Insituform Technologies, Lemont, IL in the amount of $310,583.60 for 2015 Sewer Lining Program. Omnibus vote. * F. Bid Report - 2015 Sewer System Rehabilitation Project – DiMeo Brothers, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois - $900,500. Motion to award a contract to DiMeo Brothers, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL in the amount of $900,500 for 2015 Sewer System Rehabilitation Project. Omnibus vote. * G. Police Vehicle Equipment Outfitting – Ultra Strobe Communications, Crystal Lake, Illinois - $38,635.10. Motion to award a contract to Ultra Strobe Communications, Crystal Lake, IL in the amount of $38,635.10 Omnibus vote. * H. Ambulance Refurbishment – Foster Coach Sales, Sterling, Illinois - $23,748.13. Motion to award a contract to Foster Coach Sales, Sterling, IL in the amount of $23,748.13 for Ambulance refurbishment. Omnibus vote. Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: *A.Resolution 15-4-R-1293 Motion to adopt a resolution approving a tolling agreement between the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund and the Village of Skokie along with various municipalities. This item is on the consent agenda for first reading and adoption after previous discussion at the January 20, 2015 Board Meeting. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 15-4-C-4136 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article VI, Sections 26-276 and 26-277 and Chapter 54, Article III, Section 54-61 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to e-liquid and electronic cigarette products. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote.  12899 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, April 20, 2015 Page Three *C.Ordinance 15-4-Z-4137 Motion to adopt an ordinance approving modifications to the previously approved special use permit for a fast food restaurant located at 5001 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district, and repealing Village Ordinance Number 03-11-Z-3223 (2003-43P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING D. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property located at 4445 Golf Road, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the May 4, 2015 agenda for second reading and adoption. Plan Commission. Community Development Director Peyer presented the Plan Commission Cases. A. Plan Commission Case 2015-4P – Subdivision: 3220-3240 Touhy Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to subdivide 1 lot into 2 lots at Metro Storage, LLC 3220-3240 Touhy Avenue in a B2 Commercial zoning district be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2015-5P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: 3220-3240 Touhy Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for Lot 1, to be created in case 2015-4P, from B2 Commercial to M2 Light Industry 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 C. Plan Commission Case 2015-6P – Site Plan Approval: 3220-3240 Touhy Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for a planned development at 3200-3240 Touhy Avenue be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED D. Plan Commission Case 2015-8P – Special Use Permit: 3220 Touhy Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit at 3220 Touhy be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED 12900 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, April 20, 2015 Page Four E. Plan Commission Case 2013-31P – Subdivsion: 8063, 8103 & 8117 Floral Avenue along with the west half of 8110 Lincoln Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for an 8 lot subdivision of the property commonly known as 8063, 8103 and 8117 Floral Avenue along with the west half of 8110 Lincoln Avenue in a CX Core Mixed-Use district be approved subject to all conditions. John McLinden of Streetscape Development answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED Mayor Van Dusen stated that Skokie’s Annual Spring Greening Event on April 19th at Niles North High School was a big success. He thanked the Skokie Park District, Public Works, volunteers and the Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission. Citizen Comments. None Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker 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