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13266 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 15, 2019 Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah. 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 with the exception of Item C on the Manager’s report. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts 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, April 1, 2019. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #23-FY19 of April 15, 2019. Omnibus vote. *Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Proclamations 1. Arbor Day – April 26, 2019 2. Collective Day of Remembrance – May 5, 2019 3. Earth Day – April 22, 2019 Omnibus vote. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. A. Awards Presentation Skokie Fine Arts Commission’s Recognition of the 2018 Skokie through the Lens Community Photo Exhibit Participants Chairman Andrea Siegel gave a brief presentation recognizing all the participants of the 2018 Skokie through the Lens. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Helene Levine of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Name Old Position New Position Steven Semerau Firefighter Fire Lieutenant Eric Hadnott New Hire Police Officer Joel Eric New Hire Police Officer Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Fire Lieutenant and Police Officers who introduced their families and friends. Report of the Village Manager. A. One Hundred Day Challenge to Reduce the Use of Plastic Bags. Jenny Grossman, Chair and Staff liaison George Issakoo Jenny Grossman and George Issakoo made a brief presentation of the “One Hundred Day Challenge” to reduce the use of Plastic Bags. They answered questions from the Board. B. Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program: 3301 Main Street. Motion to concur with the Mayor and Board of a grant in an amount not to exceed $24,243 for Denegeo’s Restaurant located at 3301 Main St. for the commercial corridor storefront enhancement program. Nick Theodosis, a representative answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED 13267 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday April 15, 2019 Page Two C. 2019 Non-Arterial Street Resurfacing Program – Builders Paving, LLC, Hillside, Illinois – $3,619,808. This item was taken off the consent agenda. Resolution 19-4-R-1422 Motion to award a contract to Builders Paving LLC, Hillside, Illinois for 2019 Non-Arterial street resurfacing program. Director of Engineering Erik Cook answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED D. Request for Executive Session. Motion to approve the request for an Executive Session 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 Robert Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler 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 19-4-C-4449 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 82, Section 82-18, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to electronic message centers. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 19-4-C-4450 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article IV, Section 118-218, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to parking for religious assembly (2018-46P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *C. Ordinance 19-4-C-4451 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Articles III through XIV, and Appendix A Use Table, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to general provisions (2018-47P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING D. Resolution 19-4-R-1423 Motion to approve a resolution approving a plat of subdivision for the property located at 9444 Avers Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in an R1 Single-Family district. This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval. 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  13268 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday April 15, 2019 Page Three E. An ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to electronic sweepstakes machines. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the May 6, 2019 agenda for second reading and adoption. Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2019-02P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3720 Touhy Avenue and 7227 Hamlin Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to change the zoning district for 3720 Touhy and 7227 Hamlin from M3 to B2 be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2019-03P – Subdivision: 3720 Touhy Avenue, 7227 Hamlin Avenue and 3721 Chase Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to 5 lots into 4 lots with a 17.00 foot-wide dedication along Touhy Avenue and a 12.00 foot-wide dedication along Chase Avenue in a B2 commercial district be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED C. Plan Commission Case 2019-04P – Site Plan Approval: Touhy-Hamlin Commercial Development Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a 4-lot planned development in a B2 Commercial zoning district be approved subject to all conditions. Community Director Peyer answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED D. Plan Commission Case 2019-05P – Special Use Permit: 3754 Touhy Avenue – Limited Service Restaurant with Drive-Through Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a limited service restaurant with a 2-lane drive-through and relief from 82- 22(b)(1) of the Village Code to allow sign lettering to project above a canopy at 3754 Touhy in a B2 zoning distinct be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED 13269 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday April 15, 2019 Page Four E. Plan Commission Case 2019-06P – Special Use Permit: 3754 Touhy Avenue – Outdoor Dining Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor dining associated with a limited service restaurant with a 2-lane drive- through at 3754 Touhy in a B2 Commercial district be approved 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 Citizen comments Jessica Beverly, 8451 Drake spoke in favor or reducing consumption and waste of plastic bags. Skokie Park District Commissioner Khemary Khoeun, 5206 Sherwin spoke about the possibility of the Village of Skokie partnering with the Skokie Park District in the recycling program. Adjournment. Motion to adjourn at 9:15 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 Closed Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9: 18. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray- Keeler. Also present were Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wyatt. And Personnel Director Ballowe. The meeting ended at 9:32 p.m.