Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · October 2, 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 October 2, 2017
Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School
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 Klein 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, September 18, 2017.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #10-FY18 of October 2, 2017.
Omnibus vote.
*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamations
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2017
Peace Day – October 2, 2017
Erie Family Health Center Day – October 6, 2017
Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation urging all Skokie residents to recognize the vital,
comprehensive, and high quality healthcare services which Erie Family Health Center
provides to all residents of Skokie and the surrounding municipalities in need of access to
high quality healthcare services.
Dina Kelly, from Erie Family Health Center received the Proclamation and thanked the
Village and Dr. Counard for their support.
Omnibus vote
* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Appointment
Skokie Technology & Telecommunications Commission: Michael Spikes
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Village Manager.
*A.Purchase of Electric Vehicle – Green Wheels USA, Chicago, Illinois - $25,400.
Motion to award a contract to Green Wheels USA, Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $25,400 to
purchase an Electric Vehicle.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Public Works Locker Room HVAC Replacement – Youna Mechanical, Inc., Elk Grove
Village, Illinois - $36,100.
Motion to award a contract to Youna Mechanical, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois in the amount
of $36,100 for Public Works Locker Room HVAC replacement.
Omnibus vote.
*C. In-ground Vehicle Lift Replacement Automotive Maintenance Division – Standard Industrial
and Automotive Equipment, Hanover Park, Illinois - $47,200.
Motion to award a contract to Standard Industrial and Automotive Equipment, Hanover Park,
Illinois in the amount of $47,200 for in-ground vehicle lift replacement automotive maintenance
division.
Omnibus vote.
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D. Request for Executive Session.
Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager for an Executive Session pursuant to
Section 2, Paragraph C.5, C.6 and C.1 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act at the end of the
regular meeting and to adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Klein
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 17-10-P-4329
Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of 8110 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois.
This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Ordinance 17-10-F-4330
Motion to adopt an ordinance establishing the compensation of the Village Manager, Deputy
Village Clerk, Corporation Counsel and Assistant Corporation Counsels of the Village of Skokie.
This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*C. Ordinance 17-10-Z4331
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting site plan approval for a two-lot planned development at
4833 Church Street and 9149-9195 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois, in a B2 Commercial
district, and relief from Chapter 118, Sections 118-218 and 118-52 of the Skokie Village Code
(2017-29P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Executive Session
D. Motion to approve the Corporation Counsel’s 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.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED
Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2017-30P – Special Use Permit: 7738 Austin Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner’s request for a
special use permit for outdoor storage in conjunction with Lindy Group, LLC at 7738
Austin Avenue in an M3 Industry zoning be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED
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B. Plan Commission Case 2017-31P – Special Use Permit: 7833 Niles Center Road
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner’s request for a
special use permit for a detached residence in an R4 Multifamily Housing district in order
to add a 2-car garage, plus relief from 118-78(b) to allow an impermeable surface
coverage of 51.6% of the lot area and to allow 42.1% land coverage of principal buildings
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
C. Plan Commission Case 2017-32P – Special Use Permit: 4217 Main Street
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use
permit for a special use permit to operate a special trade contractor’s office at 4217 Main
Street be approved subject to all conditions.
Daniel Capota, property owner and president of CNC Group answered questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED
Citizen Comments. None
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
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
A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:25 p.m. Those present were
Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-Keeler.
Also present were Village Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, Corporation Counsel
Lorge Assistant Corporation Counsel Mangler, Public Works Director Slankard, Director of
Community Development Peyer and Economic Development Manager Becker. The meeting
ended at 9:48 p.m.
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