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13306 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 September 16, 2019 Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. 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. 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 Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #9-FY20 of September 16, 2019. Omnibus vote. Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2019 Rebecca Weininger, Director of Domestic Violence law practice of North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic thanked the Village for the Proclamation. B. Peace Day - October 2, 2019 Dr. Modi, Satish Chander, and Suresh Bodiwala accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Board. *C. Filipino American History Month – October 2019 Omnibus vote. Jelly Carandang thanked the Village and Board for the Proclamation. *D. National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – September 2019 Omnibus vote. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. * A. Appointment Telecommunications & Technology Commission: Christopher Whitaker Omnibus vote. Mayor Van Dusen introduced Christopher Whitaker as a new member of the Telecommunications and Technology Commission and thanked him for serving. Presentations and Reports. A. Skokie Public Library Renovation Project, Richard Kong, Director Director Richard Kong of the Skokie Public Library presented Renovation 2020. He presented a Power Point which detailed the History, Renovation process including Enhancements. Report of the Village Manager. A. Skokie Public Library Renovation Project – Reimbursement Resolution. Resolution 19-9-R-1441 Motion to approve a Resolution declaring an intent to reimburse for expenditures resulting from the renovation and expansion of the Skokie Public Library. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED 13307 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday September 16, 2019 Page Two B. Cook County Class 6b Property Tax Incentive – 8051 Central Park Avenue/3550 Oakton Street. Motion to concur with the Economic Development Specialist Leslie Murphy on recommending a Class 6b Property Tax Incentive for property located at 8051 Central park Avenue/3550 Oakton Street in Skokie’s East Industrial Area. Economic Development Specialist Leslie Murphy and owner of Chicago Protective Apparel, Inc. answered questions from the Board. Resolution 19-9-R-1442 Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and adopt a Resolution that this property is an excellent candidate for a Class 6b classification. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED C. Report of the Litter Task Force and Proposed Action Plan. Chairman Jeff Burman gave a detailed report of the work of the Task Force which included Background, Action Plan, Marketing report, Strategy & Budget. The Task force thanked the Village for creating the Litter Task Force. *D. Summit Professional Building Subdivision – 10024 Old Orchard Rd. Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor & Board approval of the Summit Professional Building Subdivision at 10024 Old Orchard Road subject to all conditions. Omnibus vote. *E. Church Street Bike Lanes – Design Engineering Services. Resolution 19-9-R-1443 Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing execution of the subject Engineering Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. Omnibus vote. Resolution 19-9-R-1444 Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing execution of the subject Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois. Omnibus vote. *F. 5” Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter/PCC Patching/New Sidewalk – Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Illinois - $369,845.00. Motion to award a contract to Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Illinois in the amount of $369,845.00 for 5” Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter/PCC Patching/New Sidewalk. Omnibus vote. *G.FY2020 Purchase of One Public Works Administration Vehicle – Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois - $36,920. Motion to award a contract for $36,920 to Currie Motors, Inc., for FY2020 Purchase of One Public Works Administration Vehicle. Omnibus vote. *H.FY2020 Purchase of One Fire Prevention Bureau Vehicle – Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois - $35,217. Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois for $35,217 for FY2020 purchase of one Fire Prevention Bureau Vehicle. Omnibus vote.  13308 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday September 16, 2019 Page Three I. Request for Executive Session. Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager 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. Moved: Trustee Bromberg 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 19-9-F-4482 Motion to adopt an ordinance providing for the reduction of the Village of Skokie’s Downtown Science & Technology Tax Increment Financing District and providing for the disconnection of specific properties from that Tax Increment Financing District. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 19-9-F-4483 Motion to adopt an ordinance adopting and approving a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Oakton Street/Niles Avenue Redevelopment Project Area. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *C. Ordinance 19-9-F-4484 Motion to adopt an ordinance designating the Oakton Street/Niles Avenue Redevelopment Project Area pursuant to the Tax Increment Redevelopment Act. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *D. Ordinance 19-9-F-4485 Motion to adopt an ordinance adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the Oakton Street/Niles Avenue Redevelopment Project Area. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *E. Ordinance 19-9-C-4486 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the Skokie Village Code by adding Chapter 11 pertaining to cannabis retail sales licensing. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *F. Ordinance 19-9-C-4487 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 98 of the Skokie Village Code by adding Article XVI pertaining to Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *G. Ordinance 19-9-C-4488 An ordinance amending Chapter 118 and Appendix A Use Table of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to cannabis dispensaries (2019-22P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. 13309 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday September 16, 2019 Page Four FIRST READING H. An ordinance amending Chapter 46, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code by adding Section 46-82 pertaining to cannabis fees. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the October 7, 2019 hearing for second reading and adoption. Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2019-20P – Special Use Permit: 4830 Dempster Street Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend an existing special use permit for a limited service restaurant with 2 drive-through lanes in a B3 Business district to modify the existing site plan and landscape plan 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 Mayor Van Dusen introduced Bishop Paulus from the Assyrian Church B. Plan Commission Case 2019-26P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5050 Church Street Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for 5050 Church Street from R2 Single-Family and R4 Multifamily Housing to B2 Commercial be approved subject to all conditions. 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 C. Plan Commission Case 2019-27P – Site Plan Approval: 5050 Church Street Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval in order to operate a religious assembly use on a site that is 1 acre or greater in size in a B2 Commercial zoning district 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 D. Plan Commission Case 2019-29P – Special Use Permit: Assyrian Church of the East Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for religious assembly in a B2 Commercial zoning district at 5050 Church 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  13310 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday September 16, 2019 Page Five Citizen Comments. Mayor Van Dusen expressed condolences to the family of Al Nathan who gave Skokie its voice through his work as producer, director and interviewer of Skokie People Speak. He also mentioned about Tax Appeal workshops in Skokie. 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 9:20 p.m. 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, Corporation Counsel Lorge, Economic Development Manager Becker, and Economic Development Specialist Murphy. The meeting ended at 9:47 13311 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday September 16, 2019 Page Six