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13264 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 April 1, 2019 Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School The Mayor called the meeting to order. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray- Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. 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 * Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, March 18, 2019. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #22-FY19 of April 1, 2019. Omnibus vote. Proclamations Year of Oakton Community College in Skokie – June 25, 2019 through June 25, 2020 Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation recognizing the tremendous influence Oakton Community College has had on Skokie. Through its ease of access to the residents of Skokie, it has provided for each of us an opportunity to enjoy continuing education and training, thus improving our quality of life. He presented the Proclamation to Dr. Joianne Smith, President of Oakton College. * 2. “Fair Housing is not an Option. It’s the Law” Month – April 2019 Omnibus vote. * 3. 2020 Census – Complete Count Committee – April 1, 2019 Mayor George Van Dusen proclaims full support and participation in the overwhelming success of the 2020 Census through the formulation of a COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE. Omnibus vote. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. A. Awards Presentation Ninth Annual Public Health Partners of Excellence Awards presented by Dr. A. Michael Drachler and Dr. Catherine Counard The “Public Health Partners in Excellence Awards” went to Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital who provided shelter and care for 118 exotic pets and wildlife in need during 2018. And also to the Skokie Chamber of Commerce urging the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and other municipal Chambers to adopt “Tobacco 21” which is critical to controlling the surge of youth becoming addicted to nicotine through vaping. * Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Reappointments Human Relations Commission: Deborah Arnold, Jeffrey Butler, Alexander Chaparro, Michael Delanois, David Donegan, Krishna Goyal, Anwar Haq, Marcos Levy, Rabbi Amy Memis-Foler, Swarupa Pahan, Michelle Reitman, Pearl Rubenzik, Jeremy Segall, Karen Sherman, James Specker, Victoria Yan and Yesoe Yoon as Commissioners and Maria Monastero Bueno as Chair. Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. * A. Excess Liability Coverage for Fiscal Year 2020 – Marsh/Allied World Assurance Company. Motion to award a contract to Marsh/Allied World Assurance Company for excess liability coverage for Fiscal Year 2020. Omnibus vote. 13265 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday April 1, 2019 Page Two * B. Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment. Motion to sell surplus vehicles and equipment. Omnibus vote. Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT * A. Ordinance 19-4-C-4448 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapters 22 and 46 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to mounted telecom and/or cell phone antennae. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING B. An ordinance amending Chapter 82, Section 82-18, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to electronic message centers. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the April 15, 2019 agenda for second reading and adoption. Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2019-01P – Site Plan Approval: 4000 and 4012 Church Street and 9220 Crawford Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for a 2-lot planned development at 4000 & 4012 Church street and 9220 Crawford in a TX Transit Mixed-use and R1 single-family zoning district be approved subject to all conditions. Mr. Raffi Arzoumanian, architect answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED Citizen comments None Adjournment. Motion to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Roberts 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