Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · October 19, 2016
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 Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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 Roberts 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 Thursday, October 6, 2016.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #11-FY17 of October 19, 2016.
Omnibus vote.
*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamation
Howard Graff Day – October 19, 2016
Omnibus vote.
Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation expressing gratitude and appreciation to Howard
Graff for his contributions. He was also presented a framed copy of the Proclamation.
Howard Graff thanked the Village for the recognition and honor.
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Helene Levine of the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners:
Name Old Position New Position
Joseph Biasi New Hire Firefighter
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Firefighter who introduced this family and friends.
* B. Resignation
Telecommunications Advisory Commission: Howard Kleinstein
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Village Manager.
*A.Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment between Chicago Transit Authority and the
Village of Skokie for Improvements to Yellow Line Crossings.
Resolution 16-10-R-1336
Motion to request Mayor and Board approval of the Resolution authorizing the execution of an
Intergovernmental agreement between the Chicago Transit Authority and the Village of Skokie
for improvements to Yellow Line Crossings.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Public Works Building Roof Rehabilitation – CSR Roofing, Inc., Oak Park, Illinois –
$309,945.
Motion to award a contract to CSR Roofing, Inc., Oak Park, Illinois in the amount of $309,945
for Public Works Building Roof Rehabilitation.
Omnibus vote.
C. Request for Executive Session.
Motion to approve the request for an Executive Session pursuant to Section 2, Paragraph C.5 and
C.6 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act at the end of the regular meeting and to adjourn
therefrom.
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Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich
MOTION CARRIED
Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 16-10-C- 4254
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Section 118-7(d)(1)f and adding Section
118-58 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to Zoning Board of Appeals duties and site plan
approval (2016-10P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2016-18P – Zoning Map Amendment: 9363 Terminal
Avenue
Commonwealth Edison presented a brief overview and explained the proposed project.
Scott Saef, attorney from Sidley Austin and Carlo Cavallaro, External Affairs Manager
from ComEd answered questions from the Board.
Kevin and Regina Lucas, 9508 Leamington, Carlos Ruiz, 9535 Leamington spoke about
the new fence that was built. Mr. Chvalovsky, 9251 Latrobe spoke the about the noise
level by his property.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner’s request to amend
the zoning map to change the zoning district for 9363 Terminal Avenue from R2 Single-
Family to M2 Light Industry to approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich
MOTION CARRIED
B. Plan Commission Case 2016-19P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5215 Golf Road
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend the
zoning map to change the zoning district for 5215 Golf Rd. from B2 Commercial to M2
Light Industry be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED
C. Plan Commission Case 2016-20P – Street Vacation: Laramie Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for the vacation
of the east 33 feet of Laramie Avenue between Church St and a line 115.00 feet north of
and parallel with Church Street in an M2 Light Industry district be approved subject to all
conditions.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED
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D. Plan Commission Case 2016-21P – Subdivision: 5100 & 5190 Church Street
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a
resubdivision of 14 lots into 4 lots in an M2 Light Industry district and dedications of
portions of right-of-way along Golf Road, Church Street, and Terminal Avenue be
approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich
MOTION CARRIED
E. Plan Commission Case 2016-22P – Site Plan Approval: 5100 & 5190 Church
Street
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan
approval for a 4-lot planned development to include a building for a reporting center, fleet
garage, equipment switchyard equipment, outdoor electrical transmission and distribution
equipment, and surface parking in an M2 industry be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED
Citizen Comments.
Karen Ruiz, 9535 Leamington spoke about the time frame for ComEd. Mayor replied that
ComEd will require to get permits and follow the requirements.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:13 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED
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Pramod Shah, Village Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor George Van Dusen
Closed Session
An Executive Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:16 p.m. Those present
were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Village Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha,
Corporation Counsel Lorge, Trustees Robert, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, and Gray-Keeler
and Economic Coordinator Thomspon. The meeting ended at 9:55 p.m.
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