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12953 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 7, 2015 Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Bromberg, Gray- Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. Mayor Van Dusen took Item #C on the Manager’s report was taken off the agenda. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Ulrich 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, November 16, 2015. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #14 -FY16 of December 7, 2015. Omnibus vote. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Michael Rotman of the Board of Fire and Police: Name Old Position New Position Nicholas Eschner Firefighter Fire Lieutenant Robert Everson Firefighter Fire Lieutenant James Cortilet Firefighter Fire Lieutenant Adam Pease Firefighter Fire Lieutenant Village Clerk Pramod Shah swore in Kathleen Furgala as Fire Captain. Kathleen Furgala Fire Lieutenant Fire Captain Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Fire Lieutenants and the Fire Captain who introduced their family and friends. Report of the Village Manager. First Reading A. 2015 Property Tax Levy Ordinances. Finance Director George Van Geem made a detailed power presentation on the 2015 Property Tax Levy and Tax Levy Abatement. He gave an overview and background information on the Tax Levy and Tax Levy Abatement. These are a first reading and will be on the Monday, December 21st agenda for second reading and adoption. B. Skokie Hospital Awards the Village of Skokie Holiday Giving Funding Grants. Skokie Hospital has awarded a $5,000 holiday grant to the Village of Skokie Holiday giving fund grants. The Fraternal order of Police ‘Shop with a Cop” Program was awarded $5,000. C. Resolution Urging State Leaders to Release Non-General Fund Revenues Payable to Local Governments. This was taken off the Agenda because the funds were released. * D. FY2016 Street Department Dump Truck (#143) Replacement – Rush Truck Center, Springfield, Illinois - $138,256. Motion to award a contract to Rush Truck Center, Springfield, IL in the amount of $138,256 for FY2016 street department dump truck (#143) replacement. Omnibus vote. 12954 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 7, 2015 Page Two * E. Tactical Intervention Unit Body Armor Purchase – Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., Jeffersonville, Indiana - $38,542.57. Motion to award a contract to Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. for tactical intervention unit body armor purchase in the amount of 38,542.57. Omnibus vote. F. Request for Executive Session. Motion to approve the request for an Executive Session of the Village Manager pursuant to Section 2, Paragraph C.2 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act at 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 15-12-Z-4189 Motion to adopt an ordinance approving modifications to the previously approved site plan for the planned development at 8063-8115 Floral Avenue, 8126-8160 Floral Avenue and 5135-5145 Cleveland Street, Skokie, Illinois in R3 Combined Housing and CX Core Mixed-Use districts (2014-17P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 15-12-Z-4190 Motion to adopt an ordinance vacating the 4600 block of Payne Street, Skokie, Illinois, in an H1 Hospital District (2009-22P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING: C. Resolution 15-12-R-1312 Motion to adopt a resolution approving a plat of subdivision for the property located at 7422 Karlov Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in an R2 Single-Family district (2015-3S). This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval. 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 D. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a parcel of property between Kenton Avenue and Knox Avenue and a parcel at the northeast end of Kenton Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in an H1 Hospital district. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the December 21, 2015 agenda for second reading and adoption. New Business The Mayor commented on the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it would not review the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Friedman vs. Highland Park. The decision upheld a Highland Park assault weapon ordinance modeled after the Village of Skokie ordinance. The 7th Circuit recognized that local governments can regulate guns beyond the Second Amendment’s absolute right to possess guns. The Village of Skokie was one of only a few municipalities to take such action and has always been progressive in gun matters.  12955 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 7, 2015 Page Three Unfinished Business. A. Plan Commission Case 2015-29P – Alley Vacation Bounded by Hull Street, Avers Avenue, CTA Yellow Line and East Prairie Road Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the alley be vacated with the property owner at 7809 East Prairie Road receiving the land adjacent to that property and the remaining land being directed to the Skokie Park District. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2015-35P – Special Use Permit: 7740 Austin Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the request for special use permit for outdoor storage at 7740 Austin be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Hynek Sedlacek from Hynek Construction answered questions from the Board. Motion to amend the original motion to allow the 6’ fence instead of an 8’ fence. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: Klein. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED Motion to approve the request as amended to allow the 6’fence instead of the 8’ fence. 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 2015-36P – Special Use Permit: 7738 Austin Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor storage at 7740 Austin be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED C. Plan Commission Case 2015-37P – Zoning Map Amendment: 7720 Austin Avenue. Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map the zoning district for 7720 Austin Avenue from M2 Light Industry to M3 Industry be granted 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 12956 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 7, 2015 Page Four Citizen Comments. Tom Campbell, 5024 Harvard Terrace spoke about a flooding issue at his house. The Manager’s office will look into the matter. These residents spoke on the proposed gun shop in Niles. Denyse Stoneback, President of People for Safer Society, Laura Williams, 8135 Lockwood, Lejla, student from Niles North High School, Brian Novak, 8127 Kostner, Elliott Finenan, National Gun Victims Action Council, Pastor Betty Jo Burkhardt, Eileen Soderstrom, Nancy Gurny, 5125 Wright Terrace, John Gruber from the Brady Campaign, Beverly Copeland, Morton Grove, Garrett Evans, Chicago, Patricia Gadau, 7849 Tripp, Talia, Ricardo Jamcovic, Peter Gadau, Steven Young, and Vicki Ahmed, 9346 Keystone. Mayor Van Dusen spoke and stated that the Village will look into the situation and see what possibilities are. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 10:25 p.m. Moved: Trustee Bromberg 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 Closed Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 10:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray- Keeler. Also present were Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, Corporation Counsel Lorge and Personnel Director Ballowe. The meeting ended at 11:00 p.m.