Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · August 7, 2017
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 Monday, August 7, 2017
Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor
Van Dusen. Trustees Roberts and Bromberg were not present.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Roberts, Bromberg
MOTION CARRIED
*Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, July 17, 2017.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #6-FY18 of August 7, 2017.
Omnibus vote.
*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamation
National Farmers Market Week – August 6-12, 2017
Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation celebrating National Farmers Market Week from
Aug. 6-12. He introduced Market Manager Janelle Silva and Joanne Haeberlin from the
Consumers Affairs Commission and Terry Oline who worked many years at the Skokie
Farmers.
Omnibus vote.
* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Appointment
Fire Pension Board: Julian Prendi
B. Reappointment
Fine Arts Commission: Mira Chander, Debra Hatchett, Sonya Osseny, Jeff Rhodes,
Hope Salmanoff, Maya Snitman, Carolyn Stein, Sharon Vicker, Liya Wang, Ellen
Waxberg and Pamela Williams as Commissioners and Andrea Siegel as Chair
C. Resignation
Public Safety Commission: Helen Bildires
Omnibus vote.
Presentations and Reports.
A. The 2017-2020 Village of Skokie Economic Development Strategy & Framework
presentation by Economic Development Commission Chair Shalom Klein
Economic Development Commission Chair Shalom Klein presented a power point overview of
the Skokie Targeted Economic Development Strategy and Action Agenda. He introduced Len
Becker, Economic Development Manager and Leslie Murphy, Economic Development
Specialist.
Report of the Village Manager.
A. Soil Testing for 8000 Lincoln Avenue – Testing Service Corporation (TSC) - $34,750.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation that a contract in the amount not to exceed
$34,750 be awarded to Testing Service Corporation for 8000 Lincoln Avenue.
Director of Community Development Peyer and Manager Lockerby answered questions from the
Board.
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Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Roberts, Bromberg
MOTION CARRIED
B. 2017 Non-Arterial Street Resurfacing Program – Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc., Huntley,
Illinois - $1,439,482.83.
Motion to award a contract to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc., Huntley, Illinois in the amount
of $1,43,482.83 for 2017 Non-Arterial street resurfacing program.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Roberts, Bromberg
MOTION CARRIED
*C. Professional Facilities Management (PFM) Programming Agreement.
Resolution 17-8-R-1364
Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the Professional Facilities Management (PFM)
Programming agreement.
Omnibus vote.
*D.Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Resolution.
Resolution 17-8-R-1365
Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing participation by Elected Officials in the
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Omnibus vote.
*E. Purchase of One Pick-up Truck for Public Works – Currie Motors, Frankfort, Illinois –
$28,321.
Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Frankfort, Illinois in the amount of $28,321 for
purchase of one pick-up truck for Public Works.
Omnibus vote.
*F. Purchase of Two Full Size Pick-up Trucks with Plows for Public Works – Currie Motors,
Frankfort, Illinois - $70,174.
Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Frankfort, Illinois in the amount of $70,174 for
purchase of two full size pick-up trucks with plows for Public Works.
Omnibus vote.
*G.Purchase of One Public Works Street Sweeper – Standard Equipment, Chicago, Illinois –
$205,956.
Motion to award a contract to Standard Equipment, Chicago, IL in the amount of 205,956 for
purchase of one Public Works Street Sweeper.
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Corporation Counsel
CONSENT
*A. Ordinance 17-8-C-4310
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 86, Article I, Section 86-17 of the Skokie
Village Code pertaining to landscape and food scrap composting. This item is on the consent
agenda for second reading and adoption.\
Omnibus vote.
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*B. Ordinance 17-8-C-4311
Motion to adopt 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 consent agenda for second
reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*C. Ordinance 17-8-F-4312
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
Tax Increment Financing Fund and for the Performing Arts Center Fund for the fiscal year
beginning May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018. This item is on the consent agenda for
second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*D. Ordinance 17-8-C-4313
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 46, Article VI, Section 46-193 of the Skokie
Village Code pertaining to water rates. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading
and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*E. Ordinance 17-8-Z-4314
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a plat of subdivision, with a dedication, for the property
located at 4900 and 4920 Madison Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a TX Transit Mixed-Use district
(2017-13P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*F. Ordinance 17-8-Z-4315
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting site plan approval for a 3-lot planned development at
4900 and 4920 Madison Street and 8260 Elmwood Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a TX Transit
Mixed-Use district, and the repeal of Village Ordinance Number 14-10-Z-4097 (2017-14P).
This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*G. Ordinance 17-8-Z-4316
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to operate a child day care at 8260
Elmwood Street and 4920 Madison Street, Skokie, Illinois in a TX Transit Mixed-Use district,
and the repeal of Village Ordinance Number 14-10-Z-4098 (2017-15P). This item is on the
consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*H. Ordinance 17-8-Z-4317
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Map with regard to the property located at
5440 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois from an M1 Office Assembly Industry district to a B3
Business district (2017-02P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
adoption.
Omnibus vote.
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*I. Ordinance 17-8-Z-4318
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting site plan approval for the construction and establishment
of a 3-lot planned development at 5404-5418 Touhy Avenue, 5440 Touhy Avenue and 7235
Linder Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business and M1 Office Assembly Industry districts,
and relief from Chapter 82, Section 82-28(b)(1)a, of the Skokie Village Code (2017-03P). This
item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*J. Ordinance 17-8-Z-4319
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and operate a limited
service restaurant with a drive-through at 5452 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B3 Business
district, and relief from Chapter 82, Section 82-28(b)(1)a, of the Skokie Village Code (2017-
04P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
FIRST READING
K. 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.
Motion to approve the request of the Corporation Counsel for an Executive Session in
accordance with paragraph 2c.11 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act at the end of the regular
meeting and to adjourn therefrom.
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
Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2017-25P – Subdivision: 8111 and 8125 Skokie
Boulevard
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to resubdivide 7
lots into 1 lot at 8111 and 8125 Skokie Blvd. in CX CORE Mixed –use district be
approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Roberts, Bromberg
MOTION CARRIED
B. Plan Commission Case 2017-26P – Special Use Permit: 8125 Skokie Boulevard
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that a special use permit for a games arcade
establishment at 8125 Skokie Boulevard be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Roberts, Bromberg
MOTION CARRIED
C. Plan Commission Case 2017-27P-Street Vacation: Kilpatrick Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner’s request to vacate
Kilpatrick Avenue.
Flavius Maximus, business and property owner answered questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Roberts, Bromberg
MOTION CARRIED
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Citizen Comments. None
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Roberts, Bromberg
MOTION CARRIED
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Pramod Shah, Village Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor George Van Dusen
Closed Session
A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:55 p.m. Those present were
Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Sutker, Ulrich, Klein and Gray-Keeler. Also present
were Village Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, Corporation Counsel Lorge, and
Assistant Corporation Counsel McCarthy. The meeting ended at 9:42 p.m.
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