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12921 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, July 20, 2015 Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Ulrich was not present. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Ulrich MOTION CARRIED * Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, July 6, 2015. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #5-FY16 of July 20, 2015. Omnibus vote. Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Proclamation: 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Maureen Murphy representing the Commission of Family Services accepted the Proclamation reaffirming the Village of Skokie’s commitment to work with constituents and neighboring communities to bring forth the promise of hope and freedom that is envisioned by the passage of the ADA. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Thomas Mannard of the Board of Fire and Police: Name Old Position New Position Kyle Connor New Hire Firefighter Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Firefighter who introduced his family and friends. * B. Appointments: Economic Development Commission: Karim Lakhani (Term Expires 07/01/17) Fire Pension Commission: Richard Evonitz (Term Expires 04/01/18) Mayor Van Dusen introduced Karim Lakhani and Richard Evonitz and thanked them for serving. Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. A. Recommendation for Cook County Class 6B Property Tax Incentive – 7438 N. Channel Road. Resolution 15-7-R-1300 Motion to approve a Resolution recommending that 7438 N. Channel Road is an excellent candidate for a Class 6B classification. Economic Development Specialist Leslie Murphy answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Ulrich MOTION CARRIED 12922 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, July 20, 2015 Page Two B. Adoption of New Fire Protection Codes with Local Amendments. Motion to concur with the staff’s recommendation and request Mayor & Board approval of the amended ordinance and code modifications. Fire Chief Czerwinski presented a Power Point overview of the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) and the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code 101. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Ulrich MOTION CARRIED C. Construction Update. Erik Cook, Director of Engineering provided a status of three recent capital improvement projects in the community-the Green Alley Project, Skokie Valley Multi-Use Trail and Main Street Bike Lane Project. D. New Agreement, Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau. Gina Speckman, the Executive Director of the Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau presented a power point presentation on the performance update for the CNSCVB. Resolution 15-7-R-1301 Motion to authorize a three-year agreement between the Village and the Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, , Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Ulrich MOTION CARRIED *E. Backlot Bash. Resolution 15-7-R-1302 Motion to approve the Intergovernmental agreement amongst the Village of Skokie, the Skokie Park District and Youth Foundation of Skokie Inc. Omnibus vote. First Reading Motion to grant relief from the Village Code pertaining to the sale and consumption of liquor on the Public Right of Way and municipal property. Final ordinance approval will be on the August 3rd, 2015 Board Meeting *F. Annual Geographic Information (GIS) Service Provider Agreement. Resolution 15-7-R-1303 Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of the agreement with MGP(GIS) service provider. The renewal agreement includes a 2.41% increase with a not to exceed amount of $131,946. Omnibus vote. * G. Open Text Document Management System Annual Maintenance Contract – Open Text, Inc., Chicago, Illinois - $44,008.81. Motion to award a contract to Open Text, Inc., Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $44,008.81 for open text document management system annual maintenance contract. Omnibus vote. * H. Catch Basin & Inlet Cleaning – National Power Rodding, Chicago, Illinois - $62,800. Motion to award a contract to National Power Rodding, Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $62,800 for catch basin and inlet cleaning. Omnibus vote.  12923 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, July 20, 2015 Page Three Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: *A. Ordinance 15-7-F-4163 Motion to adopt an ordinance providing and making an appropriation for the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, for the general corporate purposes, for the Skokie Public Library, for the Firefighters’ Pension Fund, for the Police Pension Fund, for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, for the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, for the Community Development Block Grant Fund, for the Economic Development Fund, for the Water Revenue Fund, for the Capital Project Fund, for the Visitors Bureau Fund, for the Casualty and Self-Insurance Fund, for the Local Fuel Tax Fund, for the Wireless Alarm Fund, for the payment of principal and interest on general obligation debts, for the Science and Technology Tax Increment Financing Fund, for the West Dempster Street Tax Increment Financing Fund and for the Performing Arts Center Fund for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2015 and ending April 30, 2016. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote *B. Ordinance 15-7-T-4164 Motion to adopt an ordinance expanding Zone 1 of the Residential Permit Parking Area and providing for restrictive parking on the 8500-8525 block of LeClaire Avenue, Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *C. Ordinance-15-7-T-4165 Motion to adopt an ordinance providing for the installation and establishment of a two-way stop sign control at the intersection of Greenleaf Street and Harding Avenue, Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING: D. An ordinance granting relief from Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-10 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to the temporary sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor on the public right of way and municipal property. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the August 3, 2015 agenda for second reading and adoption. Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2015-21P – Special Use Permit: 8039 Lawndale Avenue This case was withdrawn. B. Plan Commission Case 2015-22P – Site Plan Approval: 8950 Niles Center Road Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for a planned development at 8950 Niles Center Rd. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Ulrich MOTION CARRIED C. Plan Commission Case 2015-23P – Special Use Permit: 9651 Gross Point Road Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner’s request for a special use permit to operate a child day care not in a residence at 9651 Gross Point Road subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Ulrich MOTION CARRIED 12924 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, July 20, 2015 Page Four D. Plan Commission Case 2015-24P – Special Use Permit: 3340 Oakton Street Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for the expansion of the car dealer automotive repair and outdoor storage in a M3 Industry zoning district be approve subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Ulrich MOTION CARRIED Citizen Comments. Robert Paddor, owner of Evanston Subaru thanked the Board for approval of the Special Use Permit at 3340 Oakton. He spoke about the US flag at half-mast honoring the victims of the Tragedy in Chattanooga, TN. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 9:07 p.m. Moved: Trustee Robert Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Ulrich. MOTION CARRIED __________________________ Pramod Shah, Village Clerk Approved: ______________________ Mayor George Van Dusen