Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · April 15, 2024
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 7:30
p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024
Pledge of Allegiance led by Deputy Village Clerk Sylvia Luke.
Mayor Van Dusen called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson,
Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item A on the Corporation
Counsel’s report and taking New Business before Unfinished Business.
Moved: Trustee Khoeun Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, April 1, 2024.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #23-FY24 of April 15, 2024.
Omnibus vote.
Proclamation and Resolution.
A. Proclamations
Haben Funeral Home and Crematory 100th Anniversary
Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation congratulating and extending best wishes to Haben Funeral
Home and Crematory for their commitment, dedication and professionalism to their business and
to the community.
*Earth Day-April 22, 2024
*Arbor Day-April 26, 2024
Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. Award Presentation
Residential Sustainability Awards presented by Jim McNelis, Vice Chair,
Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission
The award winners were presented to:
9131 Kenneth Ave.-John and Drew Maloof
8041 Kildare Ave.-Aleeza Strubel
3526 Lake Ave.-Sara McMurray
8818 Kolmar Ave.-Lauren Grodnicki
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
Motion to accept the nomination of Minal Desai as the Village of Skokie Clerk.
Moved: Trustee Khoeun Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Recuse: Johnson
MOTION CARRIED
A. Swearing in of Minal Desai as Village Clerk by Judge Michael Weaver
Minal Desai was sworn in as Village Clerk by Judge Michael Weaver.
She introduced her family and friends.
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B. Swearing in of the following personnel by Helene Levine, Vice Chair of the Board of Fire and
Police Commissioners:
Name Old Position New Position
Cori Calcaterra New Hire Police Officer
Ernesto Colon New Hire Police Officer
Alzbeta Gajdacova New Hire Police Officer
Fernando Navarro New Hire Police Officer
Benjamin Umansky New Hire Police Officer
The new Police Officers introduced their family and friends.
*C. Resignations
Consumer Affairs Commission: Regina Kinyui
Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Commission: Baccet Levy
Report of the Village Manager.
A. Establishment of 25 mph Speed Limit at Kostner Avenue: Oakton Street to Main Street.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval for the
Corporation Counsel to draft the enabling Ordinance.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Pure Slovin
Russ Rietveld, Director of Engineering answered questions from the Board and residents
regarding resident inquiries, concerns, and speed studies.
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
B. Installation of All-Way Stop Sign at the Intersection of Kostner Avenue and Keeney Street.
Motion to concur with the Traffic Engineering division and request Mayor and Board approval to
authorize Corporation Counsel to draft the enabling Ordinance.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
*C. Excess Liability Coverage for Fiscal Year 2025 – Marsh/Allied World Assurance Company.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation that a contract be awarded to Marsh/Allied World
Assurance Company in the amount of $707,188.
Omnibus vote.
*D. 2024 Non-Arterial Street Resurfacing Program Skokie Project SR24.2 – Schroeder &
Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Illinois - $4,753,500
Resolution 24-4-R-1567
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation that a contract be awarded to Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc.
in the amount of $4,753,500 for 2024 non-arterial street resurfacing program Skokie Project SR24.2
Omnibus vote.
*E. Construction Material Testing and Inspection Services Various Village Infrastructure Projects –
Construction and Geographical Material Testing, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois - $95,120
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and award a contract to Construction and Geographical
Material Testing, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois in the amount ft $95,120 for Construction Material
Testing and Inspection Services Various Village Infrastructure Projects.
Omnibus vote.
*F. Police Department Patrol Rifles – Acme Sports Inc., Seymour, Indiana - $54,540
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and award a contract to Acme Sports, Inc., Seymour,
Indiana in the amount of $54,540 for Police department patrol rifles.
Omnibus vote.
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*G. Northshore Center for the Performing Arts Front Canopy Fabric Panels – Evanston Awning
Company, Evanston, Illinois - $51,000
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and award a contract to Evanston Awning Company,
Evanston, IL in the amount of $51,000 for Northshore Center for the Performing acts front canopy fabric
panels.
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
A. Ordinance 24-4-Z-4683
This was taken off the Consent Agenda.
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting site plan approval for a mixed-use development at 5202-5250 Old
Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois, in an OR Office Research district. The first reading was on March 18,
2023.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director answered questions from the Board and
residents.
Trustee Johnson spoke about the affordable units. Lauren Grodnicki spoke about the windows
and insulation.
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Johnson.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
FIRST READING:
B. An ordinance amending Chapters 46 and 58 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to Affordable
Housing. Item B is on the agenda for first reading. The second reading will be on May 6, 2024 for
adoption.
Corporation Counsel Michael Lorge read and explained the new Ordinance and answered questions from
the Board and residents. This version was from input from Trustees, staff, Village Manager and other
take holders. The Trustees thanked and appreciated the time that was spent on all the work on this
Ordinance.
Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director answered questions and spoke about the AMI.
Trustee Johnson spoke about the Ordinance that it does not create new affordable units.
These residents commented on the proposed Ordinance.
Tom Whitaker-Community Partners for Affordable Housing, Diana Rumsley, Gail Schechter, Jerry
Brozek, Lauren Grodnicki, Noelle Sullivan, Matt Jarvis, Mathew Gliebe asked questions concerning-fee-
in-lieu, AMI-credit, cost offsets for developers, sizes of units, different income limits, creating
affordable units in new developments, grant program-use funds used for replacing lead pipes for
residents, add more garbage pick days to help residents and partner with developers to make units
feasible and land trust program.
Trustee Johnson made a motion to vote on this Ordinance as is.
Motion failed for a lack of a second
New Business
A. Ethics and Appointed Officers
Trustee Johnson requested that the Village Board hold all of its full-time appointment officers to the same
ethical standards in regards to political activities. Trustee Johnson contended that all of the Board’s full-
time appointed officers should be expected to refrain from participating in the election campaigns of their
supervisors on the Village Board.
Mayor Van Dusen responded that there seems to be some confusion regarding the status of ethics for the
office of Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie. The Village of Skokie Corporation Counsel’s
office is governed by the rules and regulations from the State of Illinois Officials and Employee Ethics
Act, 5ILCS 430/5-15et seq applies to all elected and appointed Village Officials. The Board already holds
its appointed officers to the same ethical standards.
Trustees Pure Slovin, Robinson and Khoeun asked questions about Trustee Johnson’s request.
Matt Jarvis also spoke about the contract for the Village Manager and the State of Illinois ethical
standards. Mathew Gliebe also commented on the request.
Unfinished Business.
A. Referendum Ranked-Choice Voting Information and Engagement of Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, LTD
Manager Lockerby gave background information on Ranked-Choice Voting that the Illinois General
Assembly established the Ranked-Choice Voting systems Task force that could authorized by law.
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He noted that the issue is complicated with the new election referendums. The Manager requested
authority to reengage KTJ to advise as necessary.
Motion to approve the request to reengage KTJ as necessary to advise in navigating the consideration of a
referendum.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Trustee Johnson stated that there is no need to use public money on voter initiatives and no need to wait
for the State wide Illinois task force.
Trustees Klein, Pure Slovin spoke about wanting to gain more knowledge on RCV and proceed with
knowledge and language needed to put the referendum on the ballot.
New resident Odette, Noelle Sullivan , Matt Jarvis, Robert Klein, Sheila Meyer, Calle Folke. Jeff Burman
commented on using tax payer’s dollars, legal fees, objective source, understanding , delaying to
familiarize with a complicated issue. Gain more knowledge and language needed to put on the ballot.
Trustee Khoeun made a motion to indefinitely hold off on the motion.
Seconded by Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson
Nays: Sutker, Pure Slovin, Klein, Mayor Van Dusen.
Absent: None.
MOTION FAILED
Motion to table the request of retaining KTJ to review until the Board Meeting May 20th until the State
report is released.
Moved: Trustee Pure Slovin Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Khoeun, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Robinson, Johnson
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2024-03P – Special Use Permit: 8229 Christiana Avenue
Motion to concur with staff that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for an automotive
repair facility at 8229 Christiana Ave in an M3 Industry in an M3 Industry district be approved
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
B. Plan Commission Case 2024-04P – Special Use Permit: 8014 Lincoln Avenue.
Motion to concur with staff that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a co-working
office at 8014 Lincoln in a CX Core mixed-use district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Public Comment.
Matt Jarvis-spoke about clarifying language for the previous referendums, what law firm was used
for Evanston.
Jeff Burman-KTJ was used for the implementation of the previous referendums.
Calle Folke- not wrong in seeking additional information
Diana Rumsley-what is RCV?
Lauren Grodnicki -thanked for lawn equipment hours.
Trustee Johnson- Political Corruption in the Village of Skokie Legal Departmen
Public Comments by email.
Eric & Ellen Badofsky-James Johnson for Clerk
Larry Craig-Ranked Choice Voting
Gail Schechter-Clarifying question regarding Affordable Housing Ordinance
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2nd email-proposal from Westfield for 400 units.
Linda Berendsen-Inclusionary housing
Jinsky Jean Pois-In Memoriam Karen Yarbrough & Joseph Lieberman
Term Limits, retaining KTJ Law firm, Code of Ethics for municipal officers in the Legal
Department.
Leslie Nathan-term limits and ranked choice voting.
Judy Mendel-Affordable housing.
Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn 10:56 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
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Village Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor Van Dusen
Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they are part of the Consent Agenda that contains routine items or items which have
already been discussed by the Mayor and Board at a previous public meeting and require a second reading. Items on the Consent
Agenda are passed in one vote at the beginning of the Board Meeting. Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will
inquire if there is any matter which anyone wishes to remove from the Consent Agenda. If there is an item on the Consent
Agenda which you wish to address, please inform the Mayor at that time you wish to remove it from the Consent Agenda.
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Agenda
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 – 7:30 P.M.
1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Acting Village Clerk Sylvia Luke.
2. Call meeting to order and roll call.
3. Approve Consent Agenda.
* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, April 1, 2024. **Go To**
* 5. Approve Voucher List #23-FY24 of April 15, 2024. **Go To**
6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamations
Haben Funeral Home and Crematory 100th Anniversary **Go To**
*Earth Day – April 22, 2024 **Go To**
*Arbor Day – April 26, 2024 **Go To**
7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. Award Presentation
Residential Sustainability Awards presented by Jim McNelis, Vice Chair,
Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission
8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of Minal Desai as Village Clerk by Judge Michael Weaver **Go To**
B. Swearing in of the following personnel by Helene Levine, Vice Chair of the Board of Fire
and Police Commissioners:
Name Old Position New Position
Cori Calcaterra New Hire Police Officer
Ernesto Colon New Hire Police Officer
Alzbeta Gajdacova New Hire Police Officer
Fernando Navarro New Hire Police Officer
Benjamin Umansky New Hire Police Officer
*C. Resignations
Consumer Affairs Commission: Regina Kinyui
Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Commission: Baccet Levy
9. Presentations and Reports.
10. Report of the Village Manager. **Go To** **Go to A**
A. Establishment of 25 mph Speed Limit at Kostner Avenue: Oakton Street to Main Street.
B. Installation of All-Way Stop Sign at the Intersection of Kostner Avenue and Keeney **Go to B**
Street.
*C. Excess Liability Coverage for Fiscal Year 2025 – Marsh/Allied World Assurance **Go to C**
Company.
*D. 2024 Non-Arterial Street Resurfacing Program Skokie Project SR24.2 – Schroeder & **Go to D**
Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Illinois - $4,753,500
*E. Construction Material Testing and Inspection Services Various Village Infrastructure **Go to E**
Projects – Construction and Geographical Material Testing, Inc., Elk Grove Village,
Illinois - $95,120
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*F. Police Department Patrol Rifles – Acme Sports Inc., Seymour, Indiana - $54,540 **Go to F**
*G. Northshore Center for the Performing Arts Front Canopy Fabric Panels – Evanston **Go to G**
Awning Company, Evanston, Illinois - $51,000
11. Report of the Corporation Counsel. **Go to**
CONSENT:
*A. An ordinance granting site plan approval for a mixed-use development at 5202-5250 Old
Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois, in an OR Office Research district. Item A is on the consent
agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on March 18, 2023. **Go to A**
FIRST READING:
B. An ordinance amending Chapters 46 and 58 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to
Affordable Housing. Item B is on the agenda for first reading. The second reading will
be on May 6, 2024 for adoption. **Go to B**
12. Unfinished Business.
A. Referendum Ranked-Choice Voting Information and Engagement of Klein, Thorpe &
Jenkins, LTD **Go to**
13. New Business.
A. Ethics and Appointed Officers **Go to**
14. Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2024-03P – Special Use Permit: 8229 Christiana Avenue. Go to 2024-03P
B. Plan Commission Case 2024-04P – Special Use Permit: 8014 Lincoln Avenue. Go to 2024-04P
15. Public Comment.
16. Adjournment.
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Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they are part of the Consent Agenda that contains routine items or items
which have already been discussed by the Mayor and Board at a previous public meeting and require a second
reading. Items on the Consent Agenda are passed in one vote at the beginning of the Board Meeting. Prior to the vote
on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will inquire if there is any matter which anyone wishes to remove from the Consent
Agenda. If there is an item on the Consent Agenda which you wish to address, please inform the Mayor at that time
you wish to remove it from the Consent Agenda.
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #23
APRIL 15, 2024
FUND AMOUNT
001-GENERAL FUND $ 279/994
002-WATER FUND 274,993
003 - MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 75,782
008 - COMMUNiTV DEV BLOCK GRANT 583
013-CASH ESCROW FUND 5/100
018 -WIRELESS ALARM FUND 81/511
020 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 342,673
022 - CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE 78/860
023-LOCAL FUEL TAX 5
025 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 6/953
144 - OLD ORCHARD BUSINESS DISTRICT 528/507
TOTAL BY FUND $ 1,674,960
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #23
APRIL 15, 2024
Invoice Refff Date Vendor Description
208702 04/08/2024 AA-ANTHONY'S PLUMBING & SEWER LEAD LINE REPLACEMENT @) 9251 LOWELL 5,500.00
208704 04/08/2024 AA-ANTHONY'S PLUMBING & SEWER LEAD LINE REPLACEMENT (S4309 MAIN ST 2,300.00
208761 04/09/2024 ABLED!STR1BUTOF1S TAPE DUCTFLEX (USING CREDIT FROM #506957) 506.9S
20880S 04/09/2024 ABT REFRIGERATOR PW 598.00
208455 01/24/2024 ABT APPLIANCE SERVICE 99.SO
208778 03/31/2024 ACE HARDWARE TOOLS AND MISC. HARDWARE 148.93
208793 04/09/2024 ACH!LLEFS DIMiTRIOS KAPSALIS ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE @5130 MAIN ST 50.00
208430 03/28/2024 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO REAR WHEEL STUDS FOR S17R/104 317,60
208431 03/28/2024 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO PTO SOLENOtD FOR 141 & STOCK 492.04
208625 04/02/2024 ADP SCREENING & SELECTION SERVICES PRE-PLACEMENT BACKGROUND CHECKS 190.03
208607 04/01/2024 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS tNC COMM MONTHLY CLEANING 287,10
208608 04/01/2024 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC SPRING WINDOW CLEANING 3,620.00
208610 04/01/2024 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC MONTHLY JANiTORIAL SERViCES 7,557.86
208698 04/08/2024 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC MONTHLY CLEANING FOR APR 2024 5,985.11
208503 04/01/2024 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS iNC HQ CLEANING 181.48
2084S7 03/ZO/Z024 AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC SC6A EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 14,300.00
208S28 04/02/2024 AIR ONE EQUIPMENT iNC RREFiGHTING PPE 445.00
20S529 04/02/2024 AIRONEEQUIPMENTiNC CLOTH!NG,ORy GOODS^NOTION 409.00
208614 03/25/2024 AIR ONE EQUIPMENT 1NC SMART DOCK U-TAB BRACKET 840.00
2086 IS 03/12/2024 AiR ONE EQUIPMENT 1NC SCBA PARTS 508.10
208S66 04/01/2024 AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC SCBA, FIT TEST 999.00
208701 04/08/2024 AL WARREN OIL CO. INC. DIESEL 25,614.00
208450 03/29/2024 ALBERT BAUTISTA ELECTRiC LEAF BLOWER REBATE (® 4912 HOWARD 50.00
208451 03/29/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SEfiViCES OFFICE SUPPLY 8.75
208444 03/28/2024 AMAZON CAPiTAL SERVICES DATA CA8LE TESTER 80.92
208445 03/28/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES WHITE BOARD SUPPLIES 28.29
208500 04/01/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TRANSIT STROBES 103.16
208489 03/2S/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES !TEM FOR PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION MEETiNG 7S.26
208494 03/29/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SANOiSK 2TB EXTREME PORTABLE / THUM8DRIVES 313.06
208495 03/29/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES KEYBOARD FOR 12.9-iMCH IPAO Qn':5 71S.OO
208497 03/29/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES WIRELESS COM80 FULL-S12ED KEYBOARD AND MOUSE QTY:5 440.10
208544 03/21/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FLASHLIGHTS FOR VEHICLE 790.20
208429 03/28/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SKOKIE HRE - OFFICE SUPPLIES 37.23
208435 03/28/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SEAT CUSHION FOR 117 50.98
208436 03/28/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SHOPRO'S 30.96
208437 03/28/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RO'S FOR SHOP 10.39
208438 03/28/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES BOOSTER SEAT CUSHION 117 29.99
208406 03/27/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DELL OPTiPLEX 7040 SMALL FORM DESKTOP QTY:2 599.58
208407 03/27/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES LOGITECH H390 W!RED HEADSET QJV-.S 104.34
20S408 03/27/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES KEYBOARD FOR 12.9-INCH iPAD 139.00
208418 03/27/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SEFIVICES HP LASERJET-TANK 2S04DW PRiNTEFt 148.89
208419 03/Z7/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES MAGIC KEYBOARD FOR 12.9-iNCH IPAD 289.06
208717 03/22/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES HANES BASE NAVY SHIRTS -HARTNETT 78.32
208718 04/08/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES LABELING TAPE 77.94
208719 04/04/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DRONE BAFFERtES 701.00
208706 03/20/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FLASHLIGHT FOR NEW OFFICER CALCATERRA 133.99
208640 04/03/20Z4 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES 238.13
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VOUCHER REPORT tt23
APRIL 15, 2024
Invoice Refff Date Vendor Description
208642 04/03/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES - BOARD MTGS & F!NE ARTS 62.93
208690 03/26/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 3 PIECE 006 SEAT BELT 12.99
208691 04/03/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SUPPLIES 76.44
208567 03/30/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 128.98
208S80 04/03/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RMOFFtCE/DESK STAND 70.60
208S58 03/28/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES COLORED LABELS FOR OYMO -MALTESE 13.8S
208556 03/27/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SPRI RESISTANCE BAND -RUSSELL 11.48
208612 03/31/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES HOSENOZZLES-MALTESE 91.85
208609 03/28/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES KITCHEN EOUiPMENT 98.99
208788 04/09/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SKOKiE F!RE - OFFICE SUPPLIES 67.47
208796 03/29/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES ENVELOPES FOR CLERK 139.62
208800 03/26/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TONER 97.89
208782 04/01/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES TONER 247.37
208769 04/09/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CLEAN GREEN SUPPLIES 179.95
208771 04/04/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DJi M!N1 2 DRONE SUPPLIES -OLKOWSK! 441,07
208773 04/05/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DJI M!Nt 2 DRONE SUPPLIES -OLKOWSKI 168.00
208767 04/09/2024 AMAZON CAPiTAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPUES/SPRiNG GREEN SUPPLIES 309.12
208815 04/10/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES MONiTOR ADAPTER MOUNTS 25.96
208816 04/10/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES JOHNSON UNIFORM SHOES 101.25
208647 04/05/2024 AM!TA HEALTH PARAMEDIC CONTINUING EDUCATION FEE 5,050.00
208760 04/09/2024 ANDERSON LOCK COMPANY LTD LOCK/KEY @ VH 166,20
208453 03/29/2024 ANOREA METCALF ELECTRiC LEAF BLOWER REBATE @4335 LEE ST 50.00
20S513 03/18/2024 ARMANDOGRAC1A REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECRUITMENT TRIP EXPENSES-GRACiA 94.51
208810 03/19/2024 AT&T PHONE SERVICE 799.22
208819 04/10/2024 AT&TMOBfUTV WIRELESS CHARGES 2,807.80
208695 04/08/2024 AVALON PETROLEUM CO INC UNLEADED GASOLINE 21,343.00
208490 03/29/2024 BARCELONA CONDOMINtUM ASSOC 1 EVENT GL-03-2024-003S 1,225.00
2085SO 04/02/2024 BERG & BERG ADMlNiSTARATIVE HEARING - RED LIGHT 337.50
208530 04/02/2024 BESTCO HARTFORD 065 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM 20,900.48
208637 03/27/2024 BLOOMING COLOR iNC OF ST.CHARLES ARtDE POCKET GUIDES/ORE iDPP GRANT -ERWtN 1,175.43
208700 04/08/2024 BOUNDTREE MEDICAL LLC BP CUFFS AND ACCESSOR!ES 1,539.95
208708 04/08/2024 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC EMS MEDICAL SUPPLIES 18.00
208710 04/08/2024 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC IDPH MEDICAL SUPPLIES 1,639.98
20867S 04/05/2024 BRAND! SHELTON REIMBURSEMENT FOR BEAT IVtEETiNG/OTHER SUPPLIES -SHELTON 111.37
208616 04/04/2024 BRIAN AUGUSTINE REIMBURSEMENT FOR APA&IL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP 466.00
208572 04/03/2024 8RYAN SY ELECTRIC LEAF SLOWER REBATE @4442 EMERSON 50.00
208486 03/29/2024 BUMPER TO BUMPER COOLING FANS FOR 322 240.99
208502 04/01/2024 Cafe Castemila LLC BD BOND REFUNO-4999 OLD ORCHARD CENTER soo.oo
208682 04/OS/2024 CALIBRE PRESS USE OF FORCE GUIDELINES EVENT-LOEW/GSOMKE 518.00
208505 04/01/2024 CARGSLL1NC ROAD SALT 28,696.09
20SS06 04/01/2024 CARG1LL1NC ROAD SALT 2,069.47
208507 04/01/2024 CARGILLINC ROAD SALT 10,249,57
208817 04/10/2024 CARMEN ANDERSON ANDERSON UNIFORM SHOES REIMBURSEMENT 93.70
208447 03/28/2024 CHICAGO COMMUNiCATIONS LLC FIRE STATION EMERGENCY AL£RT!NG SYSTEM 77,459.16
208814 04/10/2024 CHICAGO METROPOLiTAN FIRE PREVENTN WIRELESS ALARM MAINT 4,051.50
208692 04/04/2024 CHICAGO PET RESCUE PLACEMENT FEE FOR ANiMAL RELOCATION SERVICES 100.00
208783 04/08/2024 CHR1STENSEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL MAR 2024 VET SERVICES 1,334.30
208791 04/09/2024 CHRISTOPHER OH ELECTRIC LEAF 8LOWER REBATE @> 3910 JARVtS 50.00
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VILLAGE OF SKOKiE
VOUCHER REPORT#23
APRIll5,2024
Invoice Reftf Date Vendor Description
20873S 04/08/2024 CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY COIVtPANY SP-120/240V-20A 48,99
208736 04/08/2024 CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY CONN. ZINC AND REDUCED WALL STL 74.74
208515 04/02/2024 C!TY ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY FS 17 ELECTRIC 62.63
208S19 04/02/2024 CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY EVCS SUPPLIES 140.90
208520 04/02/2024 CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY HAND DRYER SUPPLIES 97.65
208759 04/09/2024 ClTYOFCHiCAGO SEWER B!LL 1,320.68
208604 03/31/2024 CITYOFEVANSTON WATER PURCHASES FROM EVAN5TON 253,466.95
208720 04/08/2024 CLAIM MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS LLC CLAIMS REIMBURSEMENT 3-16 THRU 3-31-2024 49,038.37
208448 03/28/2024 CLAIM MGMT CONSULTANTS SERVICING FEES MONTHLY SERVICING OF CLAiMS ACCOUNT 715,00
208699 04/08/2024 COLLECTIVE RESOURCE COMPOST COOP WEEKLY COMPOSTING PICK UP 6,222.00
208S77 04/03/2024 COLLECTIVE RESOURCE COMPOST COOP COMPOSTING INCENTIVE PROGRAM 45.38
208749 04/04/2024 COLLECTIVE RESOURCE COMPOST COOP ZERO WASTE EVENT FOR SCF 114.50
208639 03/29/2024 COLLEGE OF DUPAGE ACADEMY/SWAT/BACKGROUND INV. TRAiNiNG 14,562.00
208696 04/08/2024 COMEO 0 E. PRAIRIE RD LITE RT/23& ST. LOUIS 22,644.81
208697 04/08/2024 COMED OWBAB8AVE LITE RT/2SN LINCOLN 28,637.68
208491 03/29/2024 COMED 7949UNCOWAVE 496.13
208412 03/27/2024 COSVSED 8350 LINCOLN AVE LITE & LINCOLN ttl 6.06
208414 03/27/2024 COMED 8001NILESAVE 607.07
208415 03/27/2024 COMED 8350 LINCOLN AVE LITE RT/25 CONTRtt2/STREET LIGHTS 180.09
208390 03/27/2024 COMED ELECTRiC SERVICE 1,477.06
208391 03/27/2024 COMED 86S1SKOKIEBVLD 84.82
208392 03/27/2024 COMEO 8000 LOCKWOOD AVE LITE 503.00
208393 03/27/2024 COMEO S1270AKTON 620.30
208394 03/27/2024 COMED 8901 SKOKIE BLVD 21.98
208396 03/27/2024 COMED 0 CLEVELAND ST LITE RT/25 & LINCOLN 316.10
208397 03/27/2024 COMED 0 SKOKiE BLVD LITE METER GOLF RD 538.25
208398 03/27/2024 CO M ED 5019 CAROL ST LITE RT/25 19,15
208399 03/27/2024 CO M ED 8200 SKOKIE BLVD PARKING LOT LITES 141,29
208400 03/27/2024 CO M ED 4031 OAKTON ST LITE CONTRL 739,72
208401 03/27/2024 CO M ED ONE CLEVELAND ST FLORAL 8.09
208402 03/27/2024 CO M ED 0 N1LES AVE LITE & SEARLE PKWY 292.04
208403 03/27/2024 CO IVt ED 9990 SKOKIE BLVD 458.31
208404 03/27/2024 COMED 8200 SKOKIE BLVD LIGHTING 529.79
208405 03/27/2024 COMED 4536 OAKTON ST CONTROLLER 511.66
208787 04/09/2024 COMED OLD ORDCHARO LITE RT/25 WOODS OR 139.92
208439 03/28/2024 COMMERCiAL TIRE SERVICES !NC SQUAD CAR TIRES - STOCK 687.50
2086S9 04/05/2024 COMMERCIAL TIRE SERVICES !NC NEW DRIVE TIRES FOR S17R/104 2,753.68
208627 04/02/2024 CONRAD POLYGRAPH INC PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS 360.00
208537 04/02/2024 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING INC POLICE LANDSCAPE MAINT AND MULCH 262.00
208539 04/02/2024 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING 1NC CRAWFORO MEDIAN MA1NT 300.00
208540 04/02/2024 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING INC EAST INDUSTRIAL MAINT. THRU MAR 2024 363.00
208541 04/02/2024 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING INC S£ INDUSTRIAL MAiNT 363.00
208542 04/02/2024 CONTOUR LANDSCAPiNS INC SE INDUSTRIAL MAINT 766.00
208543 04/02/2024 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING INC CTA SKOKiE BLVD AUG 2023 - JULY 2023 INCLUDES MULCH 828.00
208SS7 03/28/2024 CUSTOM SIGN CONSULTANTS tNC LOBBY DOOR SIGNS 425,00
208569 12/19/2023 DEANO&SCARRYLLC ETHICS [NDEMNIFICATiON 3,160.00
208S71 04/03/2024 DEBORAH ARNOLD ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE @ LEE ST 50.00
208789 04/09/2024 DENNIS BROWN ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE @ 8700 HAMLIN so.oo
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #23
APRIL 15, 2024
Invoice Refft Date Vendor Description
208421 03/28/2024 DLT SOLUTIONS LLC AUTOCAD ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL ?r:5 6,409.50
208440 03/28/2024 DOUGLAS TRUCK PARTS BRAKE CHAMBERS - STOCK 457.99
208568 03/22/2024 DUO SAFETY LADDER CORPORATiON LADDER PARTS 691.06
208792 04/09/2024 DYLAN LEGGETT ELECTRIC LEAF SLOWER REBATE @ 5244 GEORGE ST 50.00
208628 04/02/2024 EAP CONSULTANTS LLC EAP MONTHLY BILLING 577.20
20SS26 03/21/2024 ENTENMANN ROV!N COMPANY STEEL LINING PLATE FOR BADGE WALLETS 129.75
208752 03/31/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASiNG COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR MAR 2024 880.70
2087S3 03/31/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL 8iLUN6 FOR MAR 2024 292-20
208754 03/31/2024 ENTERPRiSE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BiLUNG FOR MAR 2024 1,314.90
2087S5 03/31/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BiLLlNG FOR MAR 2024 73.05
208756 03/31/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BiLLING FOR MAR 2024 1,477.15
208757 03/31/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR MAR 2024 73.0S
208758 03/31/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR MAR 2024 73.05
2DS739 02/29/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR JAN/FEB 2024 1,478.15
208740 02/29/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR JAN/FEB 2024 1,112.45
208741 02/29/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BiLLiNG FOR JAN/FEB 2024 144.15
208742 02/29/Z024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR JAN/FEB 2024 1.467.15
208743 02/29/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR JAN/FE8 2024 1.544.45
208744 02/29/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR JAN/FEB 2024 1,037,95
20874S 02/29/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR JAN/FEB 2024 1,006,40
208746 02/29/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR JAN/FEB 2024 1,223.85
208747 02/29/2024 ENTERPRISE LEASING COVERT LEASE RENTAL BILLING FOR JAN/FEB 2024 1,724.55
208629 04/02/2024 EVANSTON GOLF CLUB SERVICEAWARDS DINNER 5,701.60
208441 03/28/2024 FAST MRO SUPPLIES iNC BRAKE PARTS CLEANER 332.70
208410 03/27/2024 FIRE DEPARTMENT PETTY CASH FUND SKOKtE FtRE - PETTC CASH REIMBURSEMENT 149.83
208531 04/02/2024 F!REDEXGW,LLC GEAR WASH GEAR REPAIR 687.15
208555 04/02/2024 FIRST RESPONDERS WELLNESS CENTER WELLNESS CHECKS 3-14, 3-18, 3-27 3,150.00
208687 01/10/2024 FIRST SECURITY SYSTEMS F!RE ALARM SECURIP/ FM200 - PD 2023 1,300.00
208443 03/28/2024 FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC SOLENOIDS FOR STUMPER 210G 88.61
208670 04/05/2024 G & M TRUCKING INC CA-7 STONE 1,379.15
208671 04/05/2024 G & M TRUCKING INC DIRT REMOVAL 325.00
208S4G 04/02/2024 G&M TRUCKING INC OiRT REMOVAL 1,950.00
208661 04/05/2024 GALLA6HER MATERIALS 1NC UPM COLD PATCH 3,546.54
208738 04/08/2024 G6 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS !NC OVP S03S OAKTON 10-6-2023 9,775,00
208461 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY BATTERIES FOR A18 492.96
208462 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PURGE VALVE FOR CAR 12 39,66
208463 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY HOOD STRUTS 62.70
208464 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY SEALER FOR BODY PANELS . STOCK 29.51
208465 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY MOTOR OIL FOR HYBRID FORDS 89.97
208466 03/29/2024 GENUiNE PARTS COMPANY RIVETS - SHOP 14.30
208467 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FILTERS-STOCK 87.72
208468 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUALIZES FOR BRAKE CABLES - 57 11.57
2084G9 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY BATTERY FOR 225 S06.26
208470 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY LIGHT SOCKET FOR 319 29.72
208471 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY REARSHCOCKSFOR 340 213.56
208472 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FRONT AXLE SEALS FOR 340 49.62
208473 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FUEL FILTERS-STOCK 48.33
208474 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY WIPER BLADES-STOCK 35.85
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #23
APRIL 15, 2024
Invoice Ref# Date Vendor Description
20847S 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FILTERS-STOCK 75.07
208476 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY CLAMPS - STOCK 36.90
208477 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY BED LINER FOR 132 176,48
208478 03/29/2024 GENUiNE PARTS COMPANY FILTERS-STOCK 96.58
208479 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FILTERS - STOCK 24.82
20S480 03/Z9/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY CORE BATTERIES RETURN (108,00)
208481 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FILTERS-STOCK 16.47
208482 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY WIRE TIES-STOCK 105.50
208483 03/29/2024 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY SAFETY VALVE - STOCK 63.00
208750 04/09/2024 Germans Landscaping tnc BO BOND REFUND-814Z LAWNDALE AVE soo.oo
208794 04/09/2024 GOLF MILL FORD EV SCAN TOOL 1,279.00
20842S 03/28/2024 GOLF MILL FORD FUEL CAP FOR #124 23.60
208426 03/28/2024 GOLF Mill FORD EXHAUST TUBES FOR 328 403.58
208427 03/28/2024 GOLF MiLL FORD SEAT HANDLE FOR CAR 330 26.50
208428 03/28/2024 GOLF MILL FORD SEAT PARTS FOR 334 481, SO
20S549 03/ZS/2024 GRAiNGER VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT 371.95
208551 03/26/2024 GRAINGER VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT 399.50
208606 04/03/2024 GRA!NGER MISCELLANEOUS !TEMS FOR SIGN SHOP 32.39
208S6S 04/02/2024 GREENER CLEANER DRY CLEANING SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM CLEANING 38.81
208703 04/OS/2024 GROOT INDUSTRIES INC SOIL SPOILS 7,086.96
208554 04/02/2024 HENRY FIENE S0% DEPOSIT FOR 4TH OF JULY FLOAT 7SO.OO
208S17 04/02/2024 HUGO MARTINEZ PANTS 213.84
208820 04/10/2024 [AEO EMD RECERTIFICATiOW LEWANOOWSK! 55.00
208632 04/02/2024 ILCMA METER READER JOB POSTING 50.00
208633 04/02/2024 ILCiVtA FIRE PREV SPCLST JOB POSTING 50.00
208559 03/31/2024 INVOICE CLOUD MARCH 2024 FEES 6,741.24
208492 03/29/2024 iNVOLTA, LLC STAAS MULTI-TENANT INSIDER PROTECTION FEB 2024 260.78
208498 03/29/2024 iNVOLTA, LLC STAAS MULTi-TENANT-BACKUP AND ARCHIVE 696.78
208797 03/27/2024 ISBS COPIER IVfAiNTEMANCE 613.86
208S62 04/02/2024 JG UNIFORMS INC CLOTH!NG,DRY GOODS,NOTION 118.00
208563 04/02/2024 JG UNIFORMS INC CLOTHING,DRY GOOD5,NOT10N 106.40
208564 04/02/2024 JG UNIFORMS INC CLOTHING,DRY GOODS.NOTION 118.00
208709 03/20/2024 JGUN1 FORMS iNC ALTERATIONS TO VEST COVER -CALCATERRA 50.00
208680 04/05/2024 JG UNIFORMS iNC CLOTHING,DRY GOOOS,NOTtON 991.15
208803 04/09/2024 JASON CIHAK BOOTS 22.18
208S70 04/03/2024 JASWANT SO DM I ELECTRIC LEAF SLOWER REBATE @ 7900 KEYSTONE 50.00
208790 04/09/2024 JEFFERYS1NG ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE @ 4310 ENFIELD 50.00
208730 04/08/2024 JEFFREY JAMES HIGGINS LED LIGHTING PROGRAMMiNG FOR VH 350.00
208484 03/29/2024 JENNiNGS CHEVROLET EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES CAR 56 49,3 S
208485 03/29/2024 JENNINGS CHEVROLET PARKING BRAKE CABLES CAS 57 32.39
208592 04/02/2024 JOHN LOCKER8Y REIMBURSEMENT FOR JOB APPLICANT INTERVIEW 116.26
208689 04/05/2024 JOHN MARSHALL CONSTRUCTION !NC BD BOND REFUND-S135 MORSE AVE 500.00
208409 03/27/2024 JOSEPH D SOLKA CLOTHiNG 187.97
208395 03/19/2024 JOSEPH FRiEDMAN TRAVEL AND TRAINING EXPENSES 369.60
208681 04/05/2024 KAN2LER CONSTRUCTION LLC PULVERIZEDTOPSOIL 600.00
208683 04/OS/2024 KANZLER CONSTRUCTION LLC PULVERIZEOTOPSOiL 600.00
208667 04/05/2024 KANZLER CONSTRUCTION LLC PULVERiZEDTOPSOiL 1,200.00
208578 04/03/2024 KANZLER CONSTRUCTION LLC PULVER!ZEOTOPSO!L 1,200.00
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VILLAGE OF 5KOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #23
APRIL 15, 2024
Invoice fteftt Date Vendor Description
208686 04/05/2024 KELIANE, BELL U8 refund for account: 81247 194.20
208417 03/27/2024 KHATOON, FAREESA UB refund for account: 73435 1,038.35
208416 03/27/2024 KHURAIVtSHAHZAD BD BOND REFUNO-4236 CLEVELAND ST 500.00
205842 01/03/2024 KIWANiS CLUB OF SKOKIE VALLEY MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR JOHN LOCKERBY- 1ST QUARTER 2024 204.00
208707 04/02/2024 KIWANiS CLUB OF SKOKIE VALLEY MEMBERSHIP 36.00
208780 04/02/2024 KIWANIS CLUB OF SKOKiE VALLEY MEMBERSHIP DUES 3Q (APR-JUN) -BARNES 62.00
20S411 03/20/Z024 KLE!N THORPE ANDJENKINS LTD LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR REFERENDUM IMPLEMENTATION - ELECTION REDlSTRtCTING 105.00
208413 03/20/2024 KLE!N THORPE AND JENKINS LTD PAYMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED THRU FEB. 29, 2024 59S.OO
208420 03/20/2024 KLEINTHORPEANDJENKINSLTD GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED THRU FEB.29,2024 700.00
208807 04/09/2024 KOUFETAPARTNERS,LLC 8D BOND REFUNO-3943 OAKTON ST 300,00
2Q8S74 04/03/2024 KUNAL PATEL ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE (S7933 LONG AVE so.oo
208423 03/28/2024 LEE OK ELECTRIC LEAF SLOWER REBATE @iS244 SHERWiN 50.00
208487 03/29/2024 LESLIE PAGE AL/VA 03.2024-0010 /P2 470.19
208662 04/05/2024 L1NDE GAS & EQUIPMENT STATION 16 OXYGEN RENTAL 163.80
208663 04/OS/2024 LINOE GAS &. EQUIPMENT STATION 17 RENTAL GAS 140.70
208664 04/05/2024 LtNDE GAS & EQUIPMENT STATION 18 RENTAL FEE 131.95
208808 03/26/2024 LiNOENMEYR MUNROE PAPER FOR PD 2,038.80
208605 03/1S/Z024 LOU'S GLOVES INC NfTRILE GLOVES FOR PD 1,118.00
208449 03/29/2024 LUKA5GARZA ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE (S 3840 HULL ST 50.00
208216 03/21/2024 MACQUEEN EQUiPMENT LLC VA -03-2024.0028 1,372.33
208806 04/09/2024 MAPLE LEAF HOUSES LLC 60 BOND REFUND-3818 OAKTON ST 2,000,00
208801 04/09/2024 MARiE POWERS ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE [38209 LARAMIE AVE 50.00
208599 04/03/2024 MARTIN HELLER ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE (34545 GREENWOOD 50,00
208442 03/28/2024 MCCANN!NDUSTR!ES1NC PIN'S FOR CYLINDER'S ON 225 156.70
208679 04/03/2024 MCDONALDS CORPORATION MAR 2024 BiLLABLE SALES RECEiPTS FROM STORE #7882 31.96
208433 03/28/2024 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO BOLTS-STOCK 52.89
208434 03/28/2024 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO DOOR SEAL FOR 7300 64.48
208729 04/08/2024 MEECHER'S CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY REPAIR 480,00
208714 04/08/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE 4" ROUND FAN & CEiUNG BOX 70.29
20871S 04/08/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE REDUCING WASHES 3.00
208716 04/08/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE 25'ORANGE CORD 24.99
208711 04/08/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE CONDUIT & SUPPLIES 53.88
208712 04/08/2024 MENAR05 MORTON GROVE GE SUPREME W&O Sit 11.98
208721 04/08/2024 MENAROS MORTON GROVE ACRYLIC 2X4 31.74
208722 04/08/2024 MENAROS MORTON GROVE BUILDING SUPPLIES 25.96
208723 04/08/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE GORILLA GLUE AND 2X4 ACRYL1C 67.27
208724 04/08/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE 2X4ACRYUC 31.74
208725 04/08/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE BUILDING SUPPLIES 153.52
20S726 04/08/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE PLUMBERS PUTTY, WASHERS & NUT 71.32
208727 04/OS/2024 MENARDSMORTON GROVE WASHER, P-TRAP BRASS 82.03
208728 04/08/2024 MEMARDS MORTON GROVE PVCPiPEANDU-BOLT 11.99
208509 03/15/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE SUPPLIES FOR DRONE PROJECT-CATALA 82.69
208523 04/02/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE BOST!TCH STAPLER 29.98
208524 04/02/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE CABLE TACKEFS, STAPLE GUN & STAPLES 142.50
208525 04/02/2024 IVtENARDS MORTON GROVE RETURN SALE CABLE TACKFR (27.9S1
208768 04/OS/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE FUELPREMiX 191,76
208766 04/05/2024 MENARDS MORTON GROVE TRUE FUEL AND CONTAINERS, SUPPLIES 454.15
208818 03/20/2024 MEREDITH G101A REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHICAGO TRiBUNE SUBSCRIPTION 207.72
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VILLAGE OF SKOKtE
VOUCHER REPORT #23
APRIL 15, 2024
invoice RefS Date Vendor Description
208460 03/31/2024 MGPINC G!S STAFFING SERVICES FY2024 - MARCH 2024 13,423.90
208508 04/01/2024 MICHAEL E POLLAK OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES FY2024 - APRIL 2024 2,000.00
208765 04/03/2024 M!RION TECHNOLOGIES INC. ACCURAD PRO 1,121.88
208737 04/08/2024 MKSK PROF SERVICES FOR FEB.2024 - MAIN ST CORRIDOR 15,983.75
208812 04/10/2024 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS-STARCOM NETWORK STARCOMA1RTIME 1,897.00
208813 04/10/2024 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS-STARCOM NETWORK STARCOfVIAIRTIME 6,277.00
208684 04/05/2024 NATIONAL ACADEMY PROF DRIVING LE ENFORCEMENT SUV iNSTRUCTOR RECERT-ERWIN/MONTES DE OCA 600.00
208777 04/09/2024 NEUCOINC 2PIPEVERT5TAT 138.86
2084S8 03/26/2024 NICK WYATT REIMBURSEMENT FOR ROTARY MTG ON MARCH 26, 2024 25.00
208585 04/03/2024 NICOR GAS 7424 MILES CENTER RD 1,316.07
208S86 04/03/2024 NiCOR GAS SS FARGO IE LONG SKOKIE 127.63
208587 04/03/2024 NICORGAS 8135 CENTRAL PARK AVE 143.79
20854S 04/02/2024 NiLES TOWNSHIP DiSTRICT 219 1-NET SERVICE DECEMBER 2023 475.00
208521 04/02/2024 NiPSTA FORESTRY TRAINING 225.00
208514 04/02/2024 NiPSTA LUDW16 SPEAKS 1,025.00
208613 11/09/2023 NiPSTA VMT. AWISHA, 80CCAS51M1 1,700.00
20S611 12/06/2023 NIPSTA ADVANCED PRE OFFICER, PRYST 980.00
208762 04/09/2024 NORTH SHORE FAUCETStNC SPIN CAP ASSY & FAUCET CAP 519.09
208635 04/02/2024 NORTHSHORE OMEGA PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS 2,916.00
208576 04/03/2024 NORTHSHORE OMEGA ACCTtt920000092 FD HRRP 10,023.00
208645 04/05/2024 OAKTON AUTO BODY SHOP INC 2020 CHEVY TAHOE V# LR135565 1,892.50
208516 03/31/2024 OLD ORCHARD URBAN LP OOBDTAX REVENUE DISBURSEMENT REPORT DATE 3/31/2024 528,507.20
208600 04/03/2024 OREN DEKALO ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE @i9040 KARLOV 50.00
208S79 04/03/2024 OZINGA READY MIX CONCRETE tNC CONCRETE 875.00
208493 03/29/2024 PLANET TECHNOLOGIES INC 0365 G5 GCC SUB PER USER MAR2024-DEC2024 334,40
20S432 03/28/2024 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC RECAPPED TIRES 970.17
208454 03/29/20Z4 PORFIRIO CASTRO ELECTRIC LEAF 8LOWER REBATE @> 8321 SPRINGFIELD 50.00
208784 04/09/2024 PRECISE MRM LLC DATA PLAN 1,020,00
208779 03/18/2024 PRINT XPRESS PD PRINTINGS 4,600.00
208446 03/28/2024 pRiomry DISPATCH CORPORATION KHAN EMO PROQA TRAINING 425,00
208527 04/02/2024 PROSAFETY iNC GLOVES 393.60
208798 03/2S/2024 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 21.00
208799 03/25/2024 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MAINTENANCE 24.15
208553 04/01/2024 QUENCH USA iNC MONTHLY WATER FILTER CONTRACT AT PD -APR 2024 88.00
208548 03/21/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOiNC !FAK ITEMS 47.S7
208713 03/21/2024 RAYO'HEftRONCOSNC BLAUER FB BASE UNiFORM SH!RT -ARMOUR 46.74
208705 03/20/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOiNC UNIFORM iTEMS FOR NEW OFFICER-CALCATERRA 892.36
208538 03/21/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOiNC WATCH CAPS FOR SUPERVISORS 96.27
208533 02/26/2024 RAVO'HERRONCOINC 7X10 STP FOR VEST -LAZARF.SCU 95.00
208535 03/21/2024 RAYO'HERRONCOINC SHOULDER BOARDS FOR DRESS JACKETS 78.17
208552 03/21/2024 RMG ENT. PETWANTS CHICAGO NORTH OOGFOOD/SUPPLIESFORJiNN 102.60
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208488 03/29/2024 RONALD URUCHIMA VA/AL 0006 MIRROR DAMAGE 533.24
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #23
APRIL 15, 2024
Invoice Reffi Date Vendor Description
208656 04/05/2024 WAREHOUSE DIRECT BATTERiES AND FiRE SUPPUES 202.90
20S658 04/05/2024 WAREHOUSE DIRECT STATION SUPPLIES 1,832.48
208770 04/09/2024 WAREHOUSE DIRECT SOAP, TOWEL, TISSUE & CAN LINERS 1,S9S.10
208774 04/09/2024 WAREHOUSE DIRECT TOWELS 453.80
208764 04/09/2024 WAREHOUSE DIRECT TOWELS AND TOILET TISSUE 686.46
208S73 04/03/2024 WILLARD EVANS ELECTRIC LEAF SLOWER REBATE @> 8111 FLORAL AVE 50.00
208424 03/28/2024 WILLIAM DANIELAK ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER REBATE @> 8429 IATROBE 50.00
208522 04/02/2024 WILMETTE TRUCK & BUS SAFETY iNSPECTlON 259.50
208422 03/28/2024 XUAN DINH ELECTRIC LEAF SLOWER REBATE @S038 PRATT 50.00
208582 04/03/2024 ZIEBELL WATER SERVICES PRODUCTS H10374 REPAIR UD 612.50
2086SS 04/05/2024 20LL MED!CAL CORPORATION AED PRO CARRY CASE 768.00
Total 1,674,960.33
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IVlemorandum
Human Resources Division
TO: Lucy Rukavina, Administrative Assistant
Manager's Office
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FROM: —/- cx-- —V'A^-
Ed Stare, Human Resources Specialist
DATE: April 10, 2024
SUBJECT: Agenda Item for the Monday, April 15, 2024, Board Meeting
Please place the following on the April 15th agenda:
• Swearing-in of five (5) Police Officers:
Cori Calcaterra
Fernando Navarro
Alzbeta Gajdacova
Benjamin Umansky
Ernesto Colon
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Vice Chair Helene Levine will have the honor of
performing the swearing-in duties.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
c: George Van Dusen, Mayor
Debra W. Stinson, Human Resources Director
Jesse Barnes, Police Chief
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Memorandum
Manager's Office
TO: The Honorable Mayor and
Board of Trustees
Village Clerk
Corporation Counsel
FROM: L. <iJ^jtu^
J<y)n T. Lockerby, Village Manager
DATE: April 11,2024
SUBJECT: MANAGER'S REPORT
BOARD MEETING OF MONDAY, APRIL 15,2024
A. Establishment of 25 mph Speed Limit: Kostner Avenue from Oakton Street
to Main Street
Inquiries and concerns have been received regarding the safety of the subject
street section. The speed ilmit along Kostner Avenue between Oakton and Main
Street is currently posted at 30 mph. Crash history, field inspections, and sight
distance evaluation was conducted along this stretch. Speed data was collected
using various Village equipment over the past year. The median speed within the
subject corridor averaged 21 mph. The 85th percentile speed was 26 mph within
the corridor. Speeding is considered a problem if the 85th percentile speed is more
than 5 mph over the posted speed limit. Kostner Avenue is in an R-1 Single
Family Zoned Residential District. The road is wide enough to just accommodate
one vehicle in each direction. Adjacent to the road, the area consists of sidewalk,
parkway, and residential homes. These roads are typically designed for lower
speeds. It is the recommendation of the Engineering Director to reduce the speed
limit on this stretch of Kostner Avenue to 25 mph. I concur with staff's
recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and Board approval for
Corporation Counsel to draft the enabling Ordinance.
B. Installation of AII-Wav Stop Sign at the Intersection of Kostner Avenue and
Keeney Street.
In order to access safety, traffic controls were reviewed by the Engineering staff at
the Kostner Avenue and Keeney Street Intersection. A study was conducted
including accident data from 2019 through 2024, field observations made at the
intersection, a review of the street network system, and sight distance evaluation.
The main factor requiring attention is the crash data with five reported accidents in
a twelve-month period. A multi-way stop control would improve traffic operational
characteristics of this intersection and would benefit the motorists by improving
safety and reducing the number of collisions. As a result, the Traffic Engineering
Division recommends that a multi-way stop control be established at the
intersection of Kostner Avenue and Keeney Street. I concur with the Traffic
Engineering Division and respectfully request Mayor and Board approval to
authorize Corporation Counsel to draft the enabling Ordinance.
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*C. Excess Liability Coverane for Fiscal Year 2025 - Marsh/Allied World
Assurance Company.
The Village of Skokie's excess commercia! liability coverage policy expires on May
1, 2024. The excess liability commercial marketplace remains the most volatile of
all segments within the public entity insurance market, with many carriers
reducing capacity or exiting the market altogether. Staff recommendation is
acceptance of Marsh Old Republic/Genesis/Allied World Assurance Company
quotation of $13 million excess combined coverage of the Village's $2 miliion
retention at a premium of $707,188. Current market conditions are challenging.
but the Village's self-insured program as structured has demonstrated for decades
to be the most cost-effective approach in managing Village liability. If a less
expensive quote for the Village is received prior to the deadline it will be executed.
I concur with staff's recommendation that a contract be awarded to Marsh/Allied
World Assurance Company in the amount of $707,188. Mayor and Board
approval is respectfully requested.
*D. 2024 Non-Arterial Street Resurfacina Program - Schroeder & Schroeder,
Inc, Skokie, Illinois - $4,753,500.
This project provides for the resurfacing of approximately 4.24 miles of residential
streets, which will include 21 streets within the Village. Motor Fuel Tax, Local Fuel
Tax and Genera! Revenue will be used to fund the cost of the project. It is
recommended that a contract be awarded to Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $4,753,500. This firm
is pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation and has worked with
the Village on numerous resurfacing projects with satisfactory results. I concur
with staff's recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and Board approval.
*E. Construction Materiai Testing & Inspection Services for Village of Skokie
Infrastructure Projects ~ Construction and Geotechnical Material Testing,
Inc. (CGMT), Elk Grpve, IHinpis " $95.120.
Four bids were received for the above project. The cost of this material testing is
included in the budget amount for various projects. It is recommended that a
contract be awarded to Construction & Geotechnica! Material Testing, Inc.,
(CGMT) the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of
$95,120. CGMT provided material testing services for Skokie in the past with
satisfactory results. I concur with staff's recommendation and respectfully request
Mayor and Board approval.
*F. Police Department Patrol Rifles - Acme Sports Inc., Seymour, Indiana -
$54,540.
The FY24 CIP budget contains funding for the replacement of Police Department
Patrol Rifles. It is recommended that a contract be awarded for the purchase of 60
Sig Sauer M400 brand rifles to Acme Sports Inc., (ASI) the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, in the amount of $54,540. While the Village has not worked
with AS! in the past, the company has an excellent reputation as a supplier to
multiple law enforcement entities. The current rifles are beyond their useful life
and are in need of modernization. The remaining money in the CIP will be used to
purchase much needed accessories and optics. I concur with the
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recommendation of the Police Chief and respectfully request Mayor and Board
approval.
'G. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (NSCPA) Front Canopy Fabric
Panels - Evanston Awning Company, Evanston, Illinois - $51,000,
The FY24 Capital improvement Program (CIP) Budget contains funding for the
rehabilitation of NSCPA's various exteriors. The canopy above the front entrance
on the west side features an architectural installation of 15 fabric panels mounted
on large framing structures originally produced and installed by Evanston Awning
Co. in 2004. Exposure to the elements and severe weather have damaged many
of canopies and 8 of the panels were removed and are beyond repair. As the
producer of the custom fabric panels, Evanston Awning Co. was contacted for a
proposal to manufacture and install 15 new panels. The current panels will be
removed and the new panels wi!l be installed using the existing hardware and
framing, ft is recommended that a contract in the amount of $51,000 be awarded
to Evanston Awning Co. I concur with staff's recommendation and respectfully
request Mayor and Board approva!.
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Memorandum
Engineering Division
To: Johr^Lpckerby, Village Manager
From:
S^niAntha Maximilian P.E., Senior Engineer
Date: April 3, 2024
Subject: AGENDA ITEM
Establishment of 25 MPH Speed Limit at Kostner Avenue: Oakton Street to
Main Street
The Village ofSkokie has received inquiries and concerns regarding the subject street section.
They have been investigated and studied and following is pertinent information and a
recommendation.
Kostner Avenue is considered a collector residential street in the village network. Kostner Avenue
between Oakton Street and Main Street follows an alternating stop pattern along this stretch with
the end of the sections ending under stop control at Oakton Street and at Main Street. The speed
limit along the corridor is currently posted at 30 MPH. Crash history, field inspections, and sight
distance evaluation was conducted along this stretch. Speed data was collected using various
Village equipment over the last year. The 85th percentile speed is typically used to determine the
speed at which drivers feel safe traveling based on the road characteristics. This number may also
be used to determine speed limits. The median speed within the corridor averaged 21 MPH. The
85th percentile speed within the corridor averaged 26 MPH. These speeds are below 30 MPH and 5
MPH within 25 MPH.
Speeding is considered a problem if the 85th percentile speed is more than 5 mph over the posted
speed limit. However, there is a perception of "speeding vehicles". For informational puqposes, the
selected speed limit can be adjusted based on situations such as pedestrian safety, parking, access
control, road characteristics, review of the recorded 85th percentile etc. Kostner Avenue is in an R-l
Single Family Zoned Residential District. This situation is similar to certain other collector Village
streets in residential areas in the Village that had the speed limit reduced with satisfactory results.
Kostner Avenue is roughly 35-37 feet in width with parking allowed on both sides of the road. The
road is wide enough to just accommodate one vehicle in each direction. Adjacent to the road, the
area consists of sidewalk, parkway, and residential homes. These roads are typically designed for
lower speeds.
I recommend that Kostaer Avenue for the sections described above have the speed limit set at 25
MPH. This would be consistent with other similar streets in residential areas such as St. Louis
Avenue, Lawndale Avenue, Laramie Avenue, Greenwood and Lockwood Avenue, and, with
enforcement, will have a positive effect on the operating characteristics of the street sections.
In summary, I recommend review, approval, and passage of ordinance for:
• Establishment of 25 MPH for Kostner Avenue; Oakton Street to Main Street.
Attached is a drawing depicting the subject location as well as speed data supporting the
recommendation.
Please present this before the April 15, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting for approval and contact
me if there are any questions.
Document Number: 618103 Version: 1
Document Name: Proposed 25 MPH on Kostner Ave Between Oakton St and Main St
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ec: Max Slankard, Director of Public Works
Russ Rietveld, P.E. Director of Engineering
Chief Jesse Bames, Police Department
Erik Sanchez, Transportation Engineer
Document Number: 618103 Version: 1
Document Name: Proposed 25 MPH on Kostner Ave Between Oakton St and Main St
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Engineering Division
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To: John Lockerby, Village Manager
From:
§^^^JfaT^aximiliian,^>.E.,'^Senior Engineer
Date: April 2, 2024
Subject: AGENDA ITEM
Installation ofAll-Way Stop Sign at the Intersection ofKosfner Avenue and Keeney Street
The Engineering Division was contacted to review the traffic control at the mtersection ofKostner Avenue and Keeney Street. Data was
gathered at and near the intersection. The study has been completed, and it is the recommendation of the Engineering Division that the
existing two-way stop-controlled intersection be upgraded to an all-way stop controlled intersection.
Staff initiated the study in response to concerns of numerous vehicle accidents in the last two years. Our main goal in traffic is to improve
safety for all users of the road. To establish any controls, the guidelmes in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
were followed. Staff has concerns about installing restrictive controls that do not meet the MUTCD guidelines. Stop signs are frequently
violated if unwarranted, some drivers become careless about stopping at them and this can be especially dangerous for pedestrians and
bicyclists who may have a false sense of safety from the presence of a stop sign. Some of the factors considered for installation of an
all-way stop sign are crash experience, sight distance, transition to signal control, eight-hour volume, and other factors determined by
engineering judgment. In the past the village has upgraded two-way controlled intersections to all-way control with positive results.
The study conducted for the subject intersection included accident data from 2019 through 2024, field observations made at the
intersection, a review of the street network system, and sight distance evaluation. The main factor that required attention is the crash
experience. There have been five reported accidents within a twelve-month period, and while four of the five angled collisions qualify
toward the MUTCD warrant, there remains accident potential. There have been four angled collisions reported within a twelve-month
period on three separate 12-month periods. These three different occasions occurred within the last two years. The data trend leans on
an increase of accidents occurrmg. Therefore, a multi-way stop control is recommended to established. A multi-way stop control would
improve traffic operational characteristics of this intersection and would benefit the motorists at this intersection by improving safety
and reducing the number of collisions. Attached is a table, exhibit, and supporting engineermg study.
As a result, the Traffic Engineering Division recommends that a multi-way stop control be established at the intersection of Kostner
Avenue and Keeney Street. Please present these matters before the Mayor and Board of Trustees at the April 15, 2024, Village Board
Meeting for their review, approval and authorization to pass the appropriate enabling ordinance.
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ec: Max Slankard, Director of Public Works
Russ Rietveld, P.E., Du'ector of Engineering
Chief Jesse Bames, Police Chief
Erik Sanchez, Transportation Engineer
Steve Lesniewicz, Streets and Alleys Supervisor
Document Number: 618526 Version: 1
Document Name: Installation of All-Way Stop Signs at the Intersection of Kostner Avenue and Keeney Street
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GISCODSOrtium Recommendation for an All-Way Stop Control Intersection at Kostner Ave and Keeney St
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MEMORANDUM
Purchasing Division
Engineering Division
TO: John T. Lockerby, VilIage^Manager
FROM:
Michael Aleksic, Purchasing Agent
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Max SIankarcL Director o^lPubiic Works
Russ Rietveld, P.E.) Director of Engineering
DATE: April 4, 2024
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM ~ April 15, 2024 Village Board Meeting
2024 Non-Artcrial Street Resurfacing Program
Skokie Project SR24.2
Bids for the above captioned item were advertised and publicly opened on March 21, 2024. As a result
of the solicitation, three (5) bids were received.
Amount Funding
Budget Amount & Account Number $2 ,000 ,000 .00 MFT
$ 400 ,000 .00 LFT
$4 ,480 ,000 .00 GR
$6,880,000.00
TABULATION OF BIDS
Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, IL $4,753,500.00
Builders Paving, LLC, Hillside, IL $4,834,288.00
D Land Construction LLC, Algonquin, IL $4,865,119.20
Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc., Huntley, IL $4,880,705.75
Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc., Addison, IL $5,229,803.00
B_ECQMMENDATION
It is recommended that a contract in the amount of $4,753,500.00 be awarded to Schroedcr <& Schroeder, Inc
ofSkokie, IL, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The attached MFT resolution also requires approval
by the board. The purpose of this contract is to provide for the bituminous resurfacing of 21 streets throughout
the Village (total length of approximately 4.24 miles), and includes pavement milling and patching, replacement
of deteriorated sidewalk and curbs, drainage structure adjustments, sod replacement, and related work.
This project is funded by the Motor Fuel Tax, Local Fuel Tax, and General Revenue funds. This project was
designed by Village staff. The Engineering Division will provide the construction phase supervision and will
closely monitor the project and take advantage of opportunities to minimize project costs.
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COMMENTS
The streets for this project are listed below and are depicted on the attached map. The project will start in May
and will be completed by October.
Resurfacing
Laramie Avenue Davis Street to Grove Street
Terminal Avenue Suffield Terrace to Church Street
Davis Street Lockwood Avenue to Terminal Avenue
Suffield Terrace Lockwood Avenue to Terminal Avenue
Springfield Avenue Church Street to Golf Road
Madison Street Long Avenue to Laramie Avenue
Brown Street Lockwood Avenue to Floral Avenue
Kilbourn Avenue Cleveland Street to Main Street
Kenneth Avenue James Drive to Main Street
Ridgeway Avenue Main Street to Lee Street
LeeJStreet Ridgeway Avenue to Alley
Clifford Terrace East Prairie Road to Ridgeway Avenue
St. Louis Avenue Oakton Street to Cleveland Street
Cleveland Street St. Louis Avenue to McCormick Blvd.
Christiana Avenue Madison Street to Cleveland Street
Madison Street Christiana Avenue to McCormick Blvd.
Marmora Avenue Old Gross Point Road to north end
L<y^n^£.Ay.?nii? Coyle Avenue to Touhy Avenue
L.^'citnLG.Ayenye Touhy Avenue to north end
Fairview Lane Laramie Avenue to Lamon Avenue
Lunt Avenue Laramie Avenue to Lamon Avenue
Lamon Avenue Jarvis Avenue to Howard Street
Also included in this project will be concrete work in preparation of the High-Priority Street Patching Program
on Kilbourn Avenue, Kenneth Avenue, and Lamon Avenue which will begin later in the year.
Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. is pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation for this type of work.
This firm has been the general contractor on numerous Village projects, most recently in 2023.
Attachments
ec:
Nick Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager,
Michael Lorge, Corporation Counsel,
Elizabeth Zimmerman, Assistant to the Director of Public Works,
Steve Lesniewicz, Streets and Alleys Supervisor,
Samantha Maximilian, Senior Engineer,
Paul Ryan, P.E., Civil Engineer
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Illinois Department Resolution for Improvement
of Transportation Under the Illinois Highway Code
Is this project a bondable capital improvement? Resoiution Type resolution Number Section Number
fxl Yes D No Original 24-00316-00-RS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of the Village
Governing Body Type Local Public Agency Type
of Skokie Illinois that the following described street(s)/road(s)/structure be improved under
Name of Local Public Agency
the !i!inois Highway Code. Work shall be done by Contract
Contract or Day Labor
For Roadway/Street Improvements:
Length To
Name of Street(s)/Road(s) Route From
(miles)
Laramie Avenue ).1 3rove Street ^avis Street
Alley adjacent to 9540 Skokie Blvd. ).02 skokie Boulevard vest end
Terminai Avenue ).18 3uffield Terrace church Street
Davis Street 3.21 -ockwood Avenue Fermina! Avenue
Suffield Terrace ).23 -ockwood Avenue Ferminal Avenue
Springfield Avenue 3.47 3hurch Street 3olf Road
Madison Street ).23 -ong Avenue -aramie Avenue
Brown Street 3.16 -ockwood Avenue :rlora! Avenue
Kilbourn Avenue 3,24 3ieveiand Street \/jain Street
Kenneth Avenue 3.18 James Drive Via in Street
Ridgeway Avenue ).12 \/lain Street _ee Street
Lee Street 3.04 ^idgeway Avenue Mley to east
Clifford Terrace 3.07 East Prairie Road ^idgeway Avenue
St. Louis Avenue 123 3akton Street Cleveland Street
Cleveland Street 3.23 31 Louis Avenue VlcCormick Boulevard
Christiana Avenue 11 Cleveland Street Vladison Street
Madison Street 3.07 Shristiana Avenue McCormick Boulevard
Marmora Avenue 3.08 Old Gross Point Road north end
Laramie Avenue 129 Coyte Avenue Touhy Avenue
Laramie Avenue 3.06 Touhy Avenue north end
Fairview Lane 3.36 Laramie Avenue Lamon Avenue
Lunt Avenue 3.33 Laramie Avenue Lamon Avenue
Lamon Avenue 3.24 Jarvis Avenue Howard Street
Printed 04/03/24 Page 1 of 2 BLR 09110 (Rev. 01/18/23)
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Illinois Department Resolution for Improvement
of Transportation Under the Illinois Highway Code
For Structures:
Name of Street(s)/Road(s) Existing Route Location Feature Crossed
Structure No.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
1. That the proposed imprpyementsha
Hot-EVtix Asphait Resurfacing of existing street sections, curb & gutter replacement, drainage structure
adjustments, pavement milling, sidewalks, sodding and other miscellaneous work.
2, That there is hereby appropriated the sum of two miliion
Dollars ( ^Z.odO eoO.eo ) for the improvement of
said section from the Local Public Agency's allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office
of the Department of Transportation.
Sylvia Luke (Deputy Clerk) Village Clerk in and for said Village
Name ofCierk Local Public Agency Type Local Public Agency Type
of Skokie in the State aforesaid, and keeper of the records and files thereof, as provided by
Name of Local Pubiic Agency
statute, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, perfect and complete original of a resolution adopted by
Board ofSkokie at a meeting held on April 15,2024
Governing Body Type Name of Local Public Agency Date
TESTIMONY WHEREOF, i have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of
Day Month, Year
(SEAL, if required by the LPA) Clerk Signature & Date
Approved
Regional Engineer Signature & Date
I::>ePartmentpf Transportation
Printed 04/08/24 Page 2 of 2 BLR 09110 (Rev. 01/18/23)
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2024 NON-ARTERIAL STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM
AREA 1 AREA 2
STREETS FOR RESURFACING ALLEY STREETS FOR RESURFACING
LARAMIEAVE.. GROVE ST. TO DAVIS ST. ALLEY ADJACENTTO 9540 SKOKIE BLVD. SPRINGFIELD AVE.. CHURCH ST. TO GOLF RD.
TERMSNAL AVE.. SUFFELD TERfi. TO CHURCH ST. RiDGEWAY AVE., MAIN ST, TO LEE ST.
DAVIS ST. LOCKWOOD AVE. TO TERMfNALAVE, PCC PATCHES & STRUCTUREWORK LEE ST. fflDGEWAY AVE. TO ALLEY
SUFFIELD TERR., LOCKWOOD AVE, TO TERMINAL AVE. MADISON ST, LONG AVE. TO LARAMIE AVE. CLIFFORD TCRR-, EAST PRAIRIE RD. TO RIDGWAY AVE.
MARMORA AVE.. OLD GROSS POINT RD. TO NORTH END BROWN ST., LOCKWOODAVE. TO FLORAL AVE. ST. LOUIS AVE., OAKTQN ST. TO CLEVELAND ST.
LARAMtE AVE., COYLE AVE. TO NORTH END LAMONAVE., JARVISAVE. TO HOWARD ST. CLEVELAND ST. ST. LOUIS AVE. TO McCORMSCK BLVD.
FAIRV1EW LN., LARAMIE AVE. TO LAMON AVE. CHRiSTlANA AVE., CLEVELAND ST. TO MADiSON ST.
LUNT AVE., LARAMIE AVE. TO LAMON AVE. MADiSON ST.. CHRtSTIANA AVE. TO McCORMICK BLVD.
PCC PATCHES & STRUCTURE WORK
KILBOURN AVE., CLEVELAND ST. TO MAIN ST.
KENNETH AVE.. JAMES DR. TO MAIN ST.
LEGEND:
RESURFACING
1 •••I PCC PATCHES &
FLATWORK
ISH3HTH
AREA #1
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MEMORANDUM
Purchasing Division
Engineering Division
Public Works Department
TO: John Lockerby, Village Manager
FROM: /^^€ \
Michael Aleksic, Assistant Finance Director
£b
Max SJankard, Director of Public Works
Russ Rietveld, P.E., Director of Engineering
DATE: March 14, 2024
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM - April 15,2024 Board Meeting
Construction Material Testing & Inspection Services
Various Village infrastructure Projects
Bids for the above item were advertised and publicly opened on March 14, 2024. As a result,
four (4) responses were received:
Tabulation:
Construction & Geotechnlcal Material Testing, Inc., Elk Grove, IL $ 95,120.00
Soil & Material Consultants, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL $116,342.00
ECS Midwest, LLC., Buffalo Grove, IL $ 135,000.00
Nashnal Soil Testing, Plainfield, IL $ 178,270.00
The cost of this material testing is included in the budgeted amount for particular projects.
Material testing allows the Village to certify that the construction materials being supplied such
as asphalt and concrete meet the requirements as specified in the plans. Also, the State of Illinois
requires the reports generated by this testing at the end of projects that utilize state funding.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that a contract be awarded to Construction & Geotechnical Material
Testing, Inc., (CGMT) the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, which establishes the
material testing unit prices for Village construction projects. The Village has worked with
CGMT on previous material testing contracts.
Comments:
An important part of each public works construction project is the issue of quality assurance. In
order to assure that contractors are usmg quality materials in the execution of their work, testing
and inspection of concrete, asphalt, and soils is performed by specialized consultants.
Due to the large number of contracts that are funded by Illinois Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) revenues
and administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Village has requu-ed
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all potential material testing contractors to have their laboratories DDOT certified. CGMT has the
IDOT required certification.
Accordingly, we respectfully request that this recommendation be presented to the Mayor and
Board of Trustees for approval at the April 15 , 2024 meeting.
ec: Elizabeth Zimmerman, Assistant to the Public Works Director
Samantha Maximilian, P.E., Senior Engineer
Paul Ryan, P.E., Civil Engineer
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Memorandum
Finance Department
TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
-j
FROM: ^^j2,
Michael Aleksic, Assistant Finance Director
DATE: April 8, 2024
SUBJECT: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (NSCPA)
Front Canopy Fabric Panels
Background:
The FY24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) contains funding for the rehabilitation of
the NSCPA's various exteriors. The canopy above the facility's main entrance on the
west side features an architectural installation that originally consisted of 15 fabric panels
mounted on large framing structures. The panels and mounting hardware were originally
produced and installed by Evanston Awning Company in 2004. Due to constant
exposure to the elements and severe weather, many of the panels were damaged and torn.
Over the years, 8 of the panels were removed because they were beyond repair.
Recommendation:
As the producer of the custom fabric panels, Evanston Awning Co. was contacted for a
proposal to manufacture and install 15 new panels. It is recommended that a contract in
the amount $51,000 be awarded to Evanston Awning Co. The current panels will be
removed and new panels will be installed using the existing hardware and framing.
Comments:
The metal tubes and framing that supports the panels will be restored and coated as part
of a larger exterior painting project that was recently awarded. Upon completion of the
restoration, Evanston Awning will install the new panels.
Cc: Nicholas Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager
JeffScholpp, Buildings and Grounds Superintendent
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Wtemorandum
Corporation Counsel's 0ffice
TO: The H)6nctabl for a^id Board of Trustees
FROM: ^Tfii ^ Wso r.
Michael M. Lbrg^, Cor^or^iti^nCounsel
DATE: April 10,2024
SUBJECT: April 15, 2024 Corporation Counsel's Report
Consent
*A. Ordinance, Site Plan Approval, 2023-31 P, 5202 - 5250 Old Orchard Road
Item A is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was
on March 18, 2023.
This ordinance shall grant site plan approval to convert two existing seven story office
buildings at 5202 and 5250 Old Orchard Road into a 245 unit residential mixed use
development as an adaptive reuse project. This 2 phase development will have a nearly
identical mix of studio, one, two, and three bedroom units. The north tower will also
have a limited number of offices.
Additionally/ the Developer is planning to retain the existing clinic at 5230 Old Orchard Road
and convert the upper deck of the existing parking garage into a green recreational space for
the residential tenants. The garage will have EV charging stations. Developer has agreed
to designate 5% of the units in the south tower as affordable housing at 120% AMI
for at least 25 years.
Further, Village Ordinances 10-11-2-3796 and 15-7-Z-4156, constituting the previous site
plan approval and amendments for this property shall be repealed.
First Reading
B. Ordinance, Code Amendment, Chapters 46 and 58, Affordable Housing
Item B is on the agenda for first reading. The second reading will be on May 6, 2024 for
adoption.
This ordinance will amend Chapters 46 and 58 of the Skokie Village Code, by adding
language related to the Village Board's discussions concerning Affordable Housing. This
ordinance is a new version of several previously proposed ordinances which
encompassed the requests and directions of the Board of Trustees concerning
discussions, public comments, stakeholder input and the Plan Commission's presentation
to the Village Board. These ordinances came before the Village Board three times, each
with requested further input and some specific revision. After the initial reading on May
15, 2023, both the second reading on September 5, 2023 and the third reading on
November 20, 2023 included revisions from Village Board members. However, none of
these ordinances were adopted.
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This fourth version of the affordable housing ordinance, is presented to the Village Board
as a further amalgamation of its discussions and other input since November 20, 2023,
including clarification that funding for the Affordable Housing Grant Program is limited to
tenants' health, safety and ADA compliance, building code deficiencies or sustainability
goals; adjustments to the Affordable Housing tiered unit requirements; and specifizing that
money from payments in lieu shall only be used for programs such as affordable housing
owner occupied units, land trust programs and the Affordable Housing Renovation
Program (limited to no more than $300,000 per year).
ec: Sylvia Luke
John Lockerby
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MML: 3/18/24 Plan Commission
4/1/24 Motion to Reconsider
*4/15/24
PC: 2023-31 P
SPA: 147.09
A
THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
24-4-Z"
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENT AT 5202-5250 OLD ORCHARD ROAD, SKOK/E,
ILLINOIS, IN AN OR OFFICE RESEARCH DISTRICT
1 WHEREAS, Zeller OOT, LLC, the owner of the following described real property:
2 Parcel 1:
3 ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 9,
4 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING
5 WEST OF THE EAST 15 ACRES OF SAID FRACTiONAL QUARTER AND EASTERLY OF
6 A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 135 FEET EASTERLY OF AND MEASURED AT
7 RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO AND
8 NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY; EXCEPT THE NORTH 20 FEET OF THE
9 SOUTH 50 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF
10 SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
n MERIDIAN, LYING WEST OF THE EAST 15 ACRES OF SAID FRACTIONAL QUARTER
12 AND EASTERLY OF A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 135 FEET EASTERLY OF
13 AND MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE
14 CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, AS DESCRIBED !N
15 WARRANTY DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 3, 1972 AS DOCUMENT 22108958 AND
16 ALSO EXCEPT THAT PART FALLING IN HARRISON STREET, IN COOK COUNTY,
17 ILLINOIS.
18
19 Parcel 2:
20 LOTS 1 AND 2 IN OLD ORCHARD OFFICE CENTRE RESUBDMSION OF KIDDER'S
21 SUBDIVISION OF WITTBOLD'S RAPID TRANSIT TERRACE NO. 4 AND VACATED
22 STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL
23 QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD
24 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
25 THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 22, 1983 AS DOCUMENT 26906605.
26
27 PIN: 10-09-102-063-0000
28
29 legally described above and commonly known as 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road, Skokie Illinois
30 (hereinafter "Subject Property"), petitioned the Village of Skokie on behalf of GW Property
31 Group, LLC (hereinafter "Developer") for approval to modify an existing site plan in order to
32 convert two existing seven story office buildings at 5202 and 5250 0!d Orchard Road into an
33 office and 245 unit residential mixed use development; and
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1 WHEREAS, the Developer has planned this project to be an adaptive reuse of the
2 property, which avoids the demolition of the buildings on the property and the impact, such as
3 landfill, which would result; and
4 WHEREAS, additionally/ the Developer is planning to retain the existing clinic at 5230
5 Old Orchard Road and convert the upper deck of the existing parking garage into a partia!
6 recreational green space for the residential tenants; and
7 WHEREAS, the residential mix in the north and south towers will be nearly identical
8 consisting of studio, one, two and three-bedroom units; and
9 WHEREAS, the site pian contemplates improvements to the garage including EV
10 charging stations. Guest parking will be located on the ground floor of the garage as well as
n outdoor spaces; and
12 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on December 7,
13 2023: (i) determined that proper legal notice had been achieved; (ii) made the appropriate
14 findings of fact in the affirmative, as required under Section 118-6(g) of the Skokie Village Code;
15 and (iii) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested site plan
16 approval be granted subject to the conditions contained in the P!an Commission Report dated
17 March 18, 2023; and
is WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on March
19 18, 2024, voted to concur in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the Skokie
20 Plan Commission by a vote of 3-2 in favor. However, pursuant to the Skokie Village Code, a
21 motion before the Village Board must have 4 affirmative votes to pass and therefore, the Skokie
22 Plan Commission case was not approved; and
23 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at the next public meeting duly held on
24 April 1, 2024, on a motion to reconsider, voted to concur in the aforesaid recommendations and
25 findings of fact of the Skokie Plan Commission by a vote of 5-1 in favor. (It was determined
26 upon clarification of the identity of the Developer, that the previous recusal by one of the Trustees
27 was not necessary); and
28 WHEREAS, while the Village has not adopted an affordable housing ordinance which
29 would govern this project/ the Developer has agreed to designate 5% of the units in the
30 south tower as affordable housing at 120% AMI for 25 years; and
31 WHEREAS, it has also been determined by the Corporation Counsel, that it is in the best
32 interest for legislative economy that Village Ordinances 10-11-Z-3796 and 15-7-Z-4156,
33 constituting the previous site plan approval and amendments for this property, be repealed.
34 This action was also recommended by staff in the report dated December 7, 2023 to the Plan
35 Commission, but was inadvertently not included in the Plan Commission's case
36 recommendations to the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
37 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
38 Village ofSkokie, Cook County, Illinois:
39 Section 1: That the site plan approval requested by the Petitioner to convert two (2)
40 existing seven (7) story office buildings into an office and residential mixed use development at
41 the property legally described above and commonly known as 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road,
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1 Skokie in an OR Office Research district is hereby granted and approved subject to each of the
2 conditions set forth below:
3 I. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final
4 Village approved site plan, dated November 27, 2023; landscape plan/ dated November
5 13, 2023; and elevations/ dated November 27, 2023.
6 2. Developer shall incorporate 5% affordable housing units in the south tower/ at 120% AMI
7 for a period of 25 years and shall have a residential mix of units of the entire south tower.
s 3, Coordinate with Cook County on parkway trees location along Old Orchard Road due to
9 impending roadway improvements scheduled for the next two years.
io 4. One 8" healthy honeylocust is slated to be removed/ a $900 bond is required for this tree
n and may be refunded after the project is completed & new trees are planted. All other
12 removals indicated are acceptable & require no bond.
13 5. Regarding the trees on the garage roof, largest container/tree well possible is required.
14 Specialized lightweight soil is required to maximize health & lifespan of trees planted.
15 6, Tree protection is required for all existing trees to remain that are located near the
16 construction area. The protection must remain in place for the duration of the project.
17 7. Any new parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
is North America (IES) standards/ be full cut-off design/ and be directed away from adjacent
19 properties/ subject to the approval of the Engineering Division.
20 8. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are compliant with
21 the Skokie Village Code.
22 9. Al! existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
23 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
24 10. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle in OR Zoning districts/
25 between 30" and 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the
26 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
27 11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner sha!l submit a temporary
28 pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan/ including routing/ signage/ and barriers/ to be in
29 place prior to the commencement of construction/ subject to the approval of the
so Engineering Division.
31 12. All fencing/ walls/ sidewalks/ driveways/ curbs/ wheel stops/ parking areas/ signage/
32 landscaping/ structures/ and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject Property
33 shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed/ be repaired or replaced
34 in a timely manner.
35 13. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet/ or other
36 objects that may impede travel.
37 14. Trash shall on!y be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be screened
38 from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission. All trash shall
39 be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at ati times/ except for waste
40 receptades in pedestrian or parking areas.
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i 15. Waste receptades shall be placed on the Subject Property for use by patrons/ and the
2 Health Department shall determine the size/ type/ and location of these units.
3 16. All off-street parking spaces shall be iegibiy striped and maintained.
4 17. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of Engineering.
5 18. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 518 off-street vehicle parking spaces
6 including 15 handicapped parking spaces/ as indicated on the Subject Property plan dated
7 August 3, 2023.
8 19. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with State
9 of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokle Village Code, including required signage.
io 20. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways/
n sidewalks/ aisles, or other points of access at any time/ shall only be parked in designated
12 parking spaces/ and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated parking spaces.
13 21. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any commercial
14 tenant
15 22. All new utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be placed or
16 relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility relocation
17 and/or conflicts.
is 23. The owner of the Subject Property shall cooperate with any public utility project.
19 24. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping"
20 to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is completed and
21 maintained/ including trimming/ watering/ and replacing of dead plant materials in a timely
22 manner in accordance with the fina! approved landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement
23 is attached hereto/ marked Exhibit "A" and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This
24 "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the
25 petitioner's expense.
26 25. All new construction/ alterations/ and remodeling shall meet current International Building
27 and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
28 26. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to County/
29 State/ or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
30 27. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements as
31 contained in the Skokie Village Code/ including the disconnection of any downspouts.
32 28. Ail signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code/ except as provided in this ordinance.
33 Any legal nonconforming sign on the Subject Property that shall conform with the Village
34 Code when it is damaged >50%/ modified/ or replaced in the future.
35 29. Ail modifications to building elevations, signage/ and landscaping shall be subject to the
36 review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
37 30. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the p!at of survey,
38 site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files shall be
39 scaled 2-dimensiona! drawing files on non-compressed/ non-read only CD-ROM *.dwg
40 AutoCAD format.
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1 31. Prior to the issuance of building permits/ the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
2 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address/ email
3 address, and telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
4 maintenance in compiiance with this site plan approval.
5 32. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted
6 during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide/ or shall cause the
7 developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a cerfciflcate of insurance
s naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any and all claims related to any
9 and all work. The owner shall hold/ and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to
10 hold/ the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for
n property damage or persona! injury related to work on or use of public property.
12 33. The petitioner shall comply with ail Federal and State statutes/ laws/ rules and regulations
13 and all Vil!age codes/ ordinances/ rules/ and regulations.
14 34. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shal! be cause for the Village to
15 initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any applicable
16 business licenses/ should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay all costs related
17 to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the
is enabling ordinance. The costs shall inciude but not be limited to court reporter fees/
19 attorney fees/ and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing.
20 Section 2: The Village Ordinance Numbers 10-11-Z-3796 and 15-7-Z-4156 are
21 hereby repealed.
22 Sections: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the conditions
23 contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and duly recorded
24 with the Cook County Clerk's Office at the owner's expense.
25 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in fuil force and effect from and after its
26 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law.
ADOPTED this th day of April, 2024.
Ayes:
Acting Village Clerk
Nays:
Absent:
Approved by me this th day of
Attested and filed in my office this April, 2024.
th day of April, 2024.
Mayor, Village of Skokie
Acting Village Clerk
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Exhibit A
AGREEMENT FOR
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF
LANDSCAPING
Plan Commission Case
2023-31 P
This Agreement is entered into this ' day of _ 2024 by and
between Zeller OOT, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "PROPERTY OWNER", and the VILLAGE
OF SKOKIE, an Illinois municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "VILLAGE". The
parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows:
PROPERTY OWNER is the owner of rea! property located in the Village of Skokie.
Parcel 1:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 9,
TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING
WEST OF THE EAST 15 ACRES OF SAID FRACTIONAL QUARTER AND EASTERLY OF
A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 135 FEET EASTERLY OF AND MEASURED AT
RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO AND
NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY; EXCEPT THE NORTH 20 FEET OF THE
SOUTH 50 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF
SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, LYING WEST OF THE EAST 15 ACRES OF SAID FRACTiONAL QUARTER
AND EASTERLY OF A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 135 FEET EASTERLY OF
AND MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY. AS DESCRIBED IN
WARRANTS DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 3, 1972 AS DOCUMENT 22108958 AND
ALSO EXCEPT THAT PART FALLING IN HARRISON STREET. !N COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS.
Parcel 2:
LOTS 1 AND 2 IN OLD ORCHARD OFFICE CENTRE RESUBDIVIS10N OF KIDDER'S
SUBDIVISION OF WHTBOLD'S RAPID TRANSIT TERRACE NO. 4 AND VACATED
STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL
QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. IN COOK COUNTY. ILIJNOIS. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 22, 1983 AS DOCUMENT 26906605.
PINS; 10-09-102-063-0000
1. At or near the time of execution of this Agreement, the VILLAGE granted an
Occupancy Permit, Business License, Site Plan Approval or Special Use Permit
hereinafter coilectivety referred to as "permit pursuant to state statutes and loca!
ordinances.
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2. By the terms of the aforesaid permit, the PROPERTY OWNER is required to install
and maintain landscaping in accordance v/ith the plan dated November 13,
or as it may be subsequently revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or
designee, and the Corporation Counsel.
The parties to this Agreement recognize that the installation and maintenance of
landscaping Is an integral part of the PROPERTY OWNER'S plan for development
and/or use of the property and is necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the
VILLAGE'S land use objectives, and that the permit would not have been approved
by the VILLAGE without the assurance that this Agreement would be executed by
the PROPERTY OWNER
The purpose of this Agreement is to assure:
(a) installation of the landscaping in accordance with the landscaping plan
approved by the VILLAGE, and
(b) continued maintenance and care of the landscaping, including any
landscaping indicated in the parkway area.
The property, which is the subject matter of this Agreement, is legally described
above. The portions of the Subject Property which are to be landscaped and
maintained pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement are indicated on
the Landscape Plan attached hereto, marked Exhibit "1" and are hereby made a part
of this Agreement.
PROPERTY OWNER agrees that the installation and maintenance of the
landscaping which is required in accordance with the permit issued by the VILLAGE
and this Agreement will materially benefit the Subject Property. Such landscaping is
necessary in order for the PROPERTY OWNER to comply with the conditions of the
permit issued or granted by the VILLAGE for the PROPERTY OWNER'S requested
development or use of the property
PROPERTV OWNER shall diligently maintain and care for the landscaping which is
installed and required by the permit and this Agreement, using generally accepted
methods of cultivation and watering. The PROPERTY OWNER shall maintain a
standard of care necessary to prevent the landscaping from deteriorating to the
extent that its value as landscaping is destroyed. If Exhibit "1", attached hereto or
permit specifies maintenance standards or procedures, such procedures are hereby
adopted as part of this Agreement, and by such adoption. become enforcement
conditions of this Agreement.
Failure to maintain the landscaping as required by this Agreement shall be a
nuisance. In the event the PROPERTY OWNER fails to meet the standard of
maintenance necessary to keep the landscaping in a healthy condition as required
by this Agreement, the VILLAGE shall give written notice of the deficiency to the
PROPERTY OWNER who shall have 20 days to make the necessary correction or
replacement. If such correction or replacement is not made within the aforesaid 20-
day period, the VILLAGE may elect to abate the nuisance and take necessary action
to assure that the landscaping is replaced and/or maintained. In the event, the
VILLAGE so elects; the VILLAGE shall serve notice of its intent to enter the
premises for this purpose. The VILLAGE shall either personally serve the notice
upon the PROPERTT OWNER or mail a copy of it by certified mail to the
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PROPERTY OWNER'S last known address, or as shown on the tax rolls, at teast 15
days in advance of the date when the VILLAGE or its agent intends to enter the
premises.
9. For this purpose, the VILLAGE or its agent may enter upon the property and perform
such v/ork as it considers reasonably necessary and proper to restore, maintain, or
replace the landscaping required by this Agreement. The VILLAGE may act either
through its own employees or through an independent contractor.
10. The VILLAGE shall be entitled to reimbursement for abating the nuisance in
restoring, maintaining or replacing the landscaping, provided that the VILLAGE
follows the procedures set forth in this Agreement. Costs shall include but shall not
be limited to actual costs incurred by the VILLAGE and administrative costs. The
VILLAGE shall make demand upon the PROPERTY OWNER for payment. If the
PROPERTy OWNER fails to pay the costs within 30 days of the date on which
demand is made, the VILLAGE may cause a lien to be placed on the Subject
Property. The VILLAGE may record a notice with the Recorder of Deeds for Cook
County stating that it has incurred expenses under the terms this Landscape
Agreement. The VILLAGE shall be entitled to collect interest at the statutory rate on
the amount owed.
11. !n addition to having a Hen placed on the Subject Property, the VILLAGE may
institute a legal action to collect the amount owed. The PROPERTY OWNER agrees
to pay the VILLAGE a reasonable sum for attorney's fees and court costs.
12. If either party upon the execution of this Agreement or during the course of
performance considers that it is necessary to have the PROPER?^ OWNER post
additional security to guarantee the performance of his obligations hereunder, the
VILLAGE may require the PROPERTY OWNER to post additional security. The
VILLAGE may require either a cash deposit or a surety bond guaranteeing
performance in a form signed by sureties satisfactory to the VILLAGE. The
condition of the security shall be that if the PROPERTy OWNER fails to perform any
obligation under this Agreement, the VILLAGE may, act on behalf of the
PROPERTY OWNER and use the proceeds of the cash bond, or in the case of a
surety bond, require the securities to perform the obligations of this Agreement.
13. The PROPERTT OWNER hereby agrees to indemnify and ho!d harmless the
VILLAGE, its trustees, officials, employees and agents for any costs, claims, actions
or causes of action for personal injury, property damage or otherwise, including
reasonable attorney's fees, which may arise from the VILLAGE exercising any of its
rights or obligations and performance under this Agreement.
14. Alt notices required or to be given pursuant hereto shall be in writing and either
delivered personally or by a nationally recognized "over-night" courier service or
mailed by United States certified or registered mail. postage prepaid, addressed to
the VILLAGE and the PROPER?^ OWNER as follows:
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If to VILLAGE: If to the PROPERTY OWNER:
Village ofSkokie
5127 Oakton Street GW Property Group LLC
Skokie, 1L 60077 do Mitch Goltz
Attention: Village Clerk 2211 N. H§j^a Avenue. Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60614
With copies to: mitch(a)awDroperties.com
Village Manager (773)382-0590
Village of Skokie
5127 Oakton Street With copies to:
Skokie, IL 60077 The Drake Group
do Tom Drake
Corporation Counsel 1967 Johns Drive
Village of Skokie Glenviev/, IL 60025
5127 Oakton Street tdrake(5)drakeqrp corn
Skokie, IL 60077 ; (773)406-5799
Either Party may change the names and addresses of the persons to whom notices
or copies thereof shall be delivered, by written notice to the other Party, as the case
may be, in|the manner herein provided for the service of notice.
15. The Parties and the individuals whose signature is affixed to this Agreement, each
acting with due authority have executed this Agreement.
16. This Agreement pertains to. runs with the Subject Property, and shall be binding on
the successors, assigns, and heirs in interest.
17. This Agreement shall be recorded at the PROPERTY OWNER'S expense in the
Cook County Clerk's Office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and
year written above-
PROPERTY OWNER VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
By:_ By:_
Title;
its Village Manager
ATTEST: ATTEST:
its Acting Village Clerk
lts:_
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Signature of Notary Pubiic Signature of Notar/ Public
My Commission Expires My Commission Bcpires
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MML: 5/15/2023 1st Reading
9/5/2023 2nd Reading
11/6//2023 3rd Reading
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THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
24-5-C-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 46 AND 58 OF THE SKOKIE
VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter "Viilage") as a home rule unit of local
2 government as provided by Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 has the
3 authority to exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and
4 affairs except as limited by Article Vli, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970;and
5 WHEREAS, as a home rule unit, the Village's powers are construed liberally as held by
6 the Illinois Supreme Court in the case ofScadron v. City of Des Plaines, 153 III.2d 164 (1992),
7 including to regulate and to promulgate ru!es and regulations that pertain to its government
8 affairs; and
9
10 WHEREAS, Chapter 46, of the Skokie Village Code contains various fees for Village
n services, programs and policies and is the appropriate Chapter of the Skokie Village Code to
12 contain provisions concerning the payment of a "fee in lieu" into a Village fund with specific
13 purposes, as part of Affordable Housing; and
14 WHEREAS, Chapter 58, of the Skokie Village Code focuses on and addresses Human
15 Relations including requirements and procedures for housing practices and, therefore, is the
16 appropriate Chapter of the Skokie Village Code to contain provisions concerning Affordable
17 Housing, thereby emphasizing the essential interrelationship between human relations, open
is housing and affordable housing and by amalgamating in one place the Village undertakes to
19 provide and safeguard these fundamental needs; and
20 WHEREAS, the Village has a long and admirable history concerning open and fair
21 housing including being the first municipaHty in the State of Illinois to pass a Fair Housing
22 Ordinance contained in Chapter 58, of the Skokie Village Code and empowering its Human
23 Relations Commission decades ago to aggressively enforce its Fair Housing Ordinance
24 through mediation and public hearings; and
25 WHEREAS, the Village has achieved two times the level of affordable housing, as
26 required by the State of Illinois and defined and calculated by the Illinois Housing
27 Development Authority ("!HDA") through organic housing trends, without any affordable
28 housing regulations or imposition of requirements on new construction, in fact, the most
29 recent published calculations by the !HDA verified that affordable housing in the Village has
30 increased to 21.9% amongst the highest in the North Shore; and
31 WHEREAS, while the IHDA identified that the amount of affordable housing in the
32 Village has increased to 21.9%, there is a qualitative value to encourage affordable housing,
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1 for: those who have lived in the Village and contributed to its success but are now on reduced
2 or limited incomes as senior residents, for those who work in the Village and would like to live
3 here and for those who seek to come to live in the Viiiage for its opportunities; and
4
5 WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to provide renovated and updated affordable
6 housing to ensure that those who obtain affordable housing from older developments in the
7 Village live in property that is safe and habitable and provides dignity for its occupants; and
8
9 WHEREAS, there is also the need and interest in the Village to encourage and attract
10 new affordable housing development because housing in our community strengthens the
n economic vitality of the Village; and
12
13 WHEREAS, the Village recognizes that providing affordable housing in our community,
14 both new and restored, increases housing opportunities to maintain a diverse popuiation,
15 including but not limited to: family friendly housing, multi-generational housing, senior housing
16 and accessibility which can be energized by the Village Housing Commission; and
17
is WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission, as directed by the Village Board at the
19 encouragement of Trustee Robinson, undertook to develop affordable housing
20 recommendations from listening sessions and two (2) Public Hearings beginning in January
21 2023 from !oca! and regional organizations and community members resulting in draft goals
22 which were presented to the Village Board on March 16,2023;and
23
24 WHEREAS, on April 17, 2023, the Plan Commission Report entitled "Affordable
25 Housing Policy Discussion" presented to the Village Board at its regular public meeting by
26 the Plan Commission Chair and thereafter its provisions were included in the Ordinance
27 presented to the Vii!age Board on May 15, 2023; and
28
29 WHEREAS, relying on the Affordable Housing Policy Discussion and recommendations
30 from the Village Board, proposed Affordable Housing Ordinances were drafted and submitted
31 to the Village Board for action at 3 duly held regular public meetings, on May 15, 2023,
32 September 9,2023 and November 6,2023 without approval for various reasons and ultimately
33 on November 20, 2023 at a Village Board meeting, after further discussion, Trustee Khem
34 Khoeun presented additional and adjusted provisions which are set forth and fully incorporated
35 below; and
36
37 WHEREAS, as set forth in each of the 3 previous Affordable Housing Ordinances this
38 Ordinance intends that ail fee in lieu payments shall be deposited into a Village segregated
39 account known as the Village of Skokie Housing Fund, The fee in lieu funds in the Housing
40 Fund may be used for housing programs such as affordable owner occupied units and land
41 trust and up to $300,000 per year to be used for the Affordable Housing Renovation Program
42 as described below, all as established by the Village Board in conformity with the goals set forth
43 in this Ordinance and administered by the Village Manager; and
44
45 WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed a Housing Sub-Committee of the Village P!an
46 Commission, and this Sub-Committee shall be added to the Village Code section concerning
47 Boards and Commissions within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance and shall be
48 established in conformity with the other commissions and shall meet quarterly and may issue
49 an annual report.
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1
2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
3 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois;
4 Section 1: That Chapter 58 of the Skokie Village Code be and the same is hereby
5 amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is highlighted in bold.
6 Chapter 58 - HUMAN RELATIONS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
7 ARTICLE I.-IN GENERAL...
8 ARTICLE III. "AFFORDABLE HOUSING
9 Sec. 58-39. Intent and Purpose.
10 This Article shall promote the public health, safety and welfare of existing and future
11 residents of the Village by requiring certain residential developments or mixed-use
12 developments which contain a residential component to incorporate a specified
13 percentage of dwelling units to qualifying as Affordable Housing.
14 See. 58-40. DEFINITIONS
15
16 A. Definitions.
17
18 - Affordable Housing. Housing that is affordable for targeted households
19 identified in this Article. "Affordable Housing" is divided into tiers based on
20 availability to households at distinct income levels.
21
22 - Affordable Housing Compliance Plan. A plan submitted by a Developer or
23 owner of a Governed Development describing how a development shall
24 comply with the requirements of this Article.
25
26 - Affordable Housing Fund. A fund to be established by the Village.
27
28 - Affordable Housing Unit. A dwelling unit that meets the criteria for affordable
29 housing.
30
31 - Affordable Owner Occupied Units. Affordable housing units marketed and
32 offered for sale to eligible households subject to an affordable unit covenant.
33
34 ~ Affordable Rental Units. Affordable housing units marketed and offered for
35 rent to eligible households subject to standard lease terms.
36
37 - Area Median Income (AMI). The median income level for the Chicago"
38 Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area, as established and
39 defined in the annual schedule published by the Secretary of Housing and
40 Urban Development, and adjusted for household size.
41
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1 - Certificate of Qualification. A certificate establishing a qualified household's
2 eligibility to purchase or lease an affordable dwelling unit based on income
3 eligibility using income and asset limits, in accordance with the Village's
4 policies and procedures.
5
6 - Consumer Price Index (CPI). Consumer price Index for the Chicago-
7 Naperville-Elgin area as published annually by the U.S. Department of Labor,
8 Bureau of Labor Statistics.
9
io - Developer. The party responsible for obtaining approvals from the Village,
n including zoning, subdivision, and building permit approvals, for a Governed
12 Development.
13
14 - Eligible Household. For purposes of this Article, a household with an annual
15 income less than 60% and 80%, respectively, of the Area Median Income
16 (AMI).
17
18 - Governed Development. Any residential or mixed-use development with a
19 residential component that is required to provide affordable housing units
20 under provisions of this Article. Projects at one location undertaken in
21 phases, stages or otherwise developed in distinct parts shall be considered
22 a single Governed Development
23
24 - Housing Expenses.
25 a) For affordable rental units - rent and utilities; and
26 b) For Affordable Owner Occupied Units - principal and interest of any
27 mortgages placed on the unit, property taxes, condominium or homeowner*s
28 association fees, if applicable, and insurance.
29
30 - Maximum Resale Price. The maximum price, at which an owner occupied
31 affordable unit may be sold to another eligible household, based on a
32 valuation formula incorporating appraisal data, a maximum appreciation
33 factor, and allowances for capital improvements, all as set forth in a
34 schedule to be published by the Village on an annual basis.
35
36 - Market Rate Housing Units. All owner occupied or rental dwelling units in a
37 Governed Development that are not classified as affordable housing units.
38
39 - Nursing Facilities. This means either a Skilled nursing facility or an Assisted-
40 living facility as defined in Section 118-32 of the Code.
41
42 See. 58-41. Administration.
43
44 The provisions of this Article shall be administered by the Village Manager, or
45 designee.
46
47 See. 58-42. Applicability.
48
49 A. General. The provisions of this Article shall apply to all developments that
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1 result in the addition of or contain 11 or more residential dwelling units.
2 Developments subject to the provisions of this Article shall be deemed
3 Governed Developments and shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
4
5 1. A development that is new residential construction or new mixed-use
e construction with a residential component
7
s 2. A development that is the renovation or reconstruction of an existing
9 multiple family residential building that increases the number of
10 residential dwelling units from the number of dwelling units in the original
n structure.
12
13 3. A development that shall change the use of an existing building from
14 non-residential to residential or that will change the class of residential
15 use from single family to multi family.
16
17 4. An existing Governed Development that engages in a substantial
18 renovation or remodel where the scope of the work requires the
19 relocation of tenants or permanent end of tenancy for the tenants or when
20 more than 30% of the units in the development are undergoing the
21 renovation or remodel at one time.
22
23 B. Development on IVIultiple Parcels. For purposes of this Article, a development
24 that is constructed across multiple adjacent parcels under common ownership
25 shall be considered a single development
26
27 C. Excluded Developments. The requirements of this Article shall not apply to
28 the following housing types:
29
30 1. The reconstruction of an individual dwelling unit that is rebuilt;
31
32 2. A non-residential development;
33
34 3. Assisted living facilities; and
35
36 4. Nursing facilities.
37
38 See. 58-43. Affordable Housing Requirement for Governed Developments
39
40 A. Calculation of Required Affordable Units. The Developer of a Governed
41 Development must satisfy the requirements of this Article by providing
42 affordable housing units within the physical envelope of the development, in the
43 amounts to be calculated as follows, unless an exception or alternative is
44 approved by the Mayor and Board of Trustees:
45
46 1. Tiered Requirement.
47 a. For projects with 11 to 75 total dwelling units in a Governed
48 Development, 5% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as
49 affordable housing units.
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1 b. For projects with 76 to 150 total dwelling units in a Governed
2 Development without any Tax Increment Funding, Cook County
3 real estate tax program relief or local government real estate tax
4 relief, 5% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as affordable
5 housing units.
6 c. For projects with 76 to 150 total dwelling units In a Governed
7 Development with any Tax Increment Funding, Cook County real
8 estate tax program relief or local government real estate tax relief,
9 7% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as affordable
10 housing units.
n d. For projects with more than 150 total dwelling units in a Governed
12 Development without any Tax Increment Funding, Cook County
13 real estate tax program relief or local government real estate tax
14 relief, 7% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as affordable
15 housing units.
16 e. For projects with more than 150 total dwelling units in a Governed
17 Development with any Tax Increment Funding, Cook County real
is estate tax program relief or local government real estate tax relief,
19 10% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as affordable
20 housing units.
21 f. For all projects, half the required affordable housing units shall be
22 for applicants with no more than 60% of AMI and half shall be for
23 applicants with no more than 80% of AMI.
24 g. When the total number of on-site units is an odd number,
25 applicants shall select which affordable level the additional unit
26 shall be.
27
28 2. Fractional Units. When the application of the percentages specified
29 above results in a number of required affordable housing units that
30 includes a fraction, the fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole
31 number if the fraction is greater than 0.5. If the result includes a fraction
32 equal to or less than 0.5, the Developer shall have the option of founding
33 up to the next whole number and providing the affordable housing units
34 on-site, or providing the Village with a payment in lieu of providing an
35 additional affordable housing unit for that one additional unit.
36
37 B. Payment In Lieu of Providing Affordable Units.
38
39 1. A Developer may make a cash payment in lieu of constructing some or
40 all of the required affordable housing units otherwise required to be
41 constructed pursuant to this Article, but only if the Mayor and Board of
42 Trustees approve such payment as part of a Site Plan Approval or
43 Planned Unit Development.
44
45 2. Required Payment in Lieu fee. For Governed Developments permitted
46 to satisfy their affordable housing requirement through a payment in lieu,
47 the amount due to the Village shall be pursuant to Section 46-140 of the
48 Code and shall be deposited into a Village segregated account to be used
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1 for housing programs such as affordable owner occupied units, land
2 trust and the Affordable Housing Renovation Program.
3
4 3. Timing of Payment. A Developer shall be required to submit the
5 permitted payment in lieu for a Governed Development prior to the
e issuance of any building permits for the Governed Development. In the
7 event that a Governed Development is being constructed In phases,the
8 Developer shall only be required to submit a portion of the payment in
9 lieu corresponding to the proportion of that phase.
10
11
12 Sec.58-44. Location and Design Attributes of Affordable Housing Units.
13
14 Affordable housing units in a Governed Development must comply with the following
15 standards, unless granted an exception by the Village Board as part of the affordable
16 housing compliance plan.
17
is A. Location of Affordable Housing Units. Affordable housing units must
19 be dispersed among the market rate housing units throughout the
20 Governed Development and not clustered together or segregated from
21 market rate housing.
22
23 B. Size of Units. Affordable housing unit size must be generally
24 representative of and correspond to the size of the market rate housing
25 units within the Governed Development.
26
27 C. Phasing of Construction. In a Governed Development to be
28 constructed in multiple phases, each phase of the development must
29 include a number of affordable housing units proportional to the fraction
30 that the phase consists of the entire Governed Development.
31 Construction of affordable housing units may not be delayed or grouped
32 into later phases of a Governed Development.
33
34 D. Exterior Appearance. The exterior appearance of affordable housing
35 units in any Governed Development must be visually compatible with the
36 market rate housing units in the Governed Development. External
37 building materials and finishes must be substantially the same in type
38 and quality for affordable housing units as for market rate housing units.
39 Affordable housing units shall be indiscernible from market rate housing
40 units when viewed from interior corridors and other common areas.
41
42 E. Mix of Bedroom Types of Affordable Housing Units. The bedroom mix
43 of affordable housing units must be in equal proportion to the bedroom
44 mix of the market rate housing units within the Governed Development
45
46 F. Amenities. Affordable housing units must have similar access to
47 common areas, facilities, and services as that enjoyed by comparable
48 market rate housing units in a Governed Development including but not
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1 limited to outdoor spaces, amenity spaces, storage, parking, bicycle
2 parking facilities, and resident services.
3
4 G. Mixed Occupancy Developments. If a Governed Development includes
5 both rental housing units and owner occupied units, the ratio of
6 affordable rental to affordable owner occupied units marketed and
7 offered must be equal to the ratio of rental to owner occupied market rate
8 housing units marketed and offered in the Governed Development.
9
10 Sec. 58-45. Period ofAffordability.
11
12 The Lease of Affordable Rental Units. The period of affordability shall be 25
13 years, to commence at the time of six (6) months subsequent to when the Certificate
14 of Occupancy is issued by the Village. The Developer or owner shall execute and
15 record any agreements, covenants, or instruments required by this Part to ensure
16 compliance with this section.
17
18 Sec. 58-46. Reserved for Affordability Controls for Affordable Owner Occupied Units.
19
20 Sec. 58-47. Affordability Controls For Affordable Rental Units.
21
22 A. Rental Rates for Affordable Rental Units. Permitted housing expenses for affordable
23 rental units shall be set according to a schedule published by the Village annually and
24 calculated on the basis of:
25
26 1. Housing expenses at or below thirty one percent (31%) of the designated
27 eligible income tiers set forth In Section 58-43, with a household size
28 corresponding to the size of the unit.
29
30 2. If the most recent edition of HUD's reporting indicates a lower area median
31 income than the previous edition, the maximum housing expenses shall be
32 adjusted accordingly.
33
34 3. The following relationship between unit size and household size shall be used
35 to determine the appropriate income level at which affordable housing expenses
36 are calculated:
37
Income Level
Unit Size
for Household Size
Efficiency 1 Person
1 Bedroom 2 Persons
2 Bedrooms 3 Persons
3 Bedrooms 4 Persons
4 Bedrooms 7 Persons
38
39 B. Lease Term. No affordable rental unit may be initially leased for a period of less than
40 12 months. All leases must be written and, in a form, approved by the Village. Renewal
41 leases may be less than 12 months based on mutual agreement between the Developer
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1 and tenant. Final lease agreements are the responsibility of the Developer and the
2 prospective tenant. Tenants are responsible for application fees, security deposits and
3 the full amount of the rent as stated on the lease. All lease provisions shall comply
4 with applicable laws and regulations. The Developer shall maintain copies of all leases
5 entered into with a certified household (including an income certification) and
6 distribute a copy to the Village or its designated not-for-profit partner organization.
7
s C. Rental Compliance. The Developer, or its designee, shall submit an annual
9 compliance report describing each affordable unit in detail including but not limited to
to changes in tenancy, turnovers, and income certifications for all new tenants upon
11 request of the Village Manager.
12
13 See. 58-48. Affordable Housing Compliance Plans - Review And Approval Process.
14
15 A. Application. For all Governed Development projects, the Developer shall file an
16 application for approval of the project's plan to comply with this Article on a form
17 provided and required by the Village Manager or designee.
18
19 See. 58-49. Reduced Parking Requirement For Qualifying Developments.
20
21 For all Governed Development projects that include the requisite number of Affordable
22 Housing Units without any reduction of on-site Affordable Housing Units pursuant to
23 the payment in lieu provisions of Sec. 58-43 B, off-street parking minimum
24 requirements of the Village Code, are abated and inessential and shall be determined
25 through site plan approval. This may include greater flexibility In the design and
26 allocation of off-street parking within the envelope of the building and on the building
27 property. Site plan approval may also include the availability of alternative forms of
28 transportation, proximity of public transportation and needs of the expected residents
29 of the Affordable Housing Project. Any such relief from off-street parking minimum
30 requirements shall not be upon the approval of the Plan Commission and Village
31 Board.
32
33 See. 58-50. Reserved for Land Trust Provisions and its Administration.
34
35
36 Section 2: That Chapter 46 of the Skokie Village Code be and the same is hereby
37 amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is highlighted in bold.
38
39 Chapter 46 FEES FOR LICENSES, SERVICES AND PERMITS
40
41
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43 ARTICLE IV. - BUILDING PERMITS AND RELATED FEES
44
45
46
47 Sec. 46-140. - Affordable Housing Unit - Fee In Lieu.
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1 The fee in lieu for Affordable Housing Units pursuant to Section 58-43 B shall be
2 $100,000 per Affordable Housing Unit in a Governed Development with 11 to 150 total
3 units and shall be $150,000 per Affordable Housing Unit in a Governed Development
4 with 151 or more total units.
5 Section 3: That an Affordable Housing Renovation Grant program shall be
6 established under the direction of the Village Manager or designee. General provisions of the
7 program shall be as follows:
8
9 A. Purpose.
10
n The purpose and intent of the Affordable Housing Renovation Grant Program shall be to
12 encourage and foster the renovation rental properties consisting of two (2) to four (4) unit
13 buildings in Skokie that qualify as Affordable Housing. The focus shall be on the older housing
14 stock that has not been recently improved, which the receipt of grant funds wouid advance
15 the iivability and safety of the property with renovation. The provisions of this Affordable
16 Housing Renovation Grant Artide shall be administered by the Village Manager or designee.
17
is B. Administration.
19
20 The Village Manager or designee shall promulgate rules, regulations and forms for the
21 Affordable Housing Renovation Grant Program and will administer the program.
22
23 C. Property and Owner(s) Eiicfibilitv.
24
25 1. Properties eligible for funding under the Affordable Housing Renovation Grant
26 Program shall be existing properties in the Village of Skokie which have satisfied
27 the State of Illinois definition for Affordable Housing for at least 3 consecutive years
28 including the year of application for Affordable Housing Renovation Grant funds.
29 Additionally, a property must be at teast a two (2) unit rental building, and no more
30 than a four (4) unit renta! building and the property owner or family member cannot
31 be a resident, occupantortenantintheproperty at any time during the Term of the
32 Affordable Housing Renovation Grant.
33
34 2. Eligible property owners shail own not more than three (3) qualifying rental
35 properties in the Village of Skokie.
36
37 3. Funding from this grant shall be used to correct or remediate conditions concerning
38 tenants' health, safety and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and all
39 grants sha!) be limited to Village Building Code deficiencies or Village sustainability
40 goals such as electrical, plumbing, door, window, exterior lighting and HVAC.
41
42 D. Applications.
43
44 The owner(s) in title to a prospective property shall submit an application and any additional
45 documents required by the Village Manager or designee, pursuant to the published rules and
46 regulations of the Affordable Housing Renovation Grant Program. Documents to be included
47 with the application may include but are not limited to;
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1 1. A statement of the scope of work,
2 2. Proposals from 3 licensed contractors for the contemplated work, who are licensed
3 to perform work in the Village of Skokie, and
4 3. A fully executed agreement with the selected contractor, shall be tendered prior to
5 the commencement of any construction, demolition or renovation or any material
6 change to the structure or prior to the issuance of any required permits, in order to
7 qualify for an Affordable Housing Renovation Grant.
8
9 E. Grant AQreement to be Recorded,
10
n Applicants) shall be required to execute and submit documents which shall be recorded
12 against the property for which the grant funds are to be used, requiring that all units in subject
13 property shall be rented to households with a qualifying household income at or below 80%
14 of the area median income ("AMI") and paying an affordable rent as published annually by
15 the Illinois Housing Development Authority ("tHDA") with an allowance for increases in real
16 estate taxes.
17
is F. Source and Limit of Grant Funds.
19
20 Affordable Housing Renovation Grant funds shall be allocated from the fee in lieu Fund of the
21 Vi!!age accumu!ated from new development payments. Funds allocated for an Affordable
22 Housing Renovation Grant shall be released to the property owner after the contracted work
23 is completed and inspected by the Village. Any single Affordable Housing Renovation Grant
24 shall be limited to no more than $50,000 per property and not more than $300,000 shall be
25 allocated or awarded from the aggregate of the fee in !ieu or Affordable Housing Fund for
26 renovations In any calendar year, although it is not required that any Affordable Housing
27 Renovation Grant be awarded each year.
28
29 G. Term of Affordable Housing Renovation Grant.
30
31 All Affordable Housing Renovation Grants shall require that the affordable housing rent
32 remain in place for a minimum of 10 years from the date of the first payment of Affordable
33 Housing Renovation Grant money. The Affordable Housing Renovation Grant runs with the
34 property and is not based on ownership. New property owners shall be required to maintain
35 the existing Affordable Housing rent as established under the Affordable Housing Renovation
36 Grant.
37
38 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in fu!l force and effect from and after its
39 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
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ADOPTED this _ day of May, 2024.
Ayes:
Nays: Village Clerk
Absent:
Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
This th day of May, 2024; May, 2024.
and published in pamphlet form
according to !aw from May _th,
2024 to May_th, 2024.
Mayor, Village of SkoRie
Village C!erk
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Memorandum
Manager’s Office
To: The Honorable Mayor and
Board of Trustees
Village Clerk
Corporation Counsel
SUBJECT: Referendum Ranked-Choice Voting Information and
Engagement of Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, LTD.
At the April 1, 2024 Village Board Meeting, the Mayor and Village Board voted unanimously
to delay a vote on a term limit for Village elected offices referendum with the expectation that
a second rank choice referendum would also be considered. It was also discussed that the
item would be back at the next Board meeting.
Since that time, research has been initiated and a summary follows:
The Illinois General Assembly established the Ranked-Choice and Voting Systems Task
Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to review voting systems and the methods of voting,
including ranked-choice voting, that could be authorized by law. The enabling legislation is
attached.
The law firm KTJ and specifically Scott Uhler who assisted the Village in implementing the
last three referendum was consulted. It should be noted the Village’s new hybrid electoral
system, consisting of both district and at-large Trustees, adds complexity to Ranked-Choice
voting that must be contemplated with any referendum question. In response, a
Memorandum-Referenda Process and Requirements was provided to the Village and is
attached. There are a number of considerations as Ranked-Choice voting has not yet been
implemented in Illinois including Cook County. (Evanston has approved Ranked-Choice
Voting but it’s in abeyance as of now.)
The Village also spoke with representatives from FairVote Illinois, a non-profit actively
pursuing Ranked-Choice Voting in Illinois. They provided information about this issue and
offered to assist the Village.
In conclusion, I request authority to reengage KTJ as necessary to advise in navigating the
consideration of a referendum at a rate of $350 per hour. In addition, since the Task Force
is expected to issue a report, perhaps as soon as later this month or during May, that the
Village review the report as part of the due diligence in pursuing a Ranked-Choice Voting
Referendum.
Attachments:
Illinois Statute Establishing Ranked-Choice and Voting Systems Task Force
Memorandum-Referenda Process/Requirements
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(Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2025)
Sec. 1-23. Ranked-Choice and Vofcing Systems Task Force .
(a) The Ranked-Choice and Voting Systems Task Force is
reated. The purpose of the Task Force is to review voting
ystems and the methods of voting, including ranked-choice
oting/ that could be authorized by law. The Task Force shall
ave the following duties:
(1) Engage election officials, interested groups, and
members of the public for the purpose of assessing the
adoption and implementation of ranked-choice voting in
presidential primary elections beginning in 2028.
(2) Review standards used to certify or approve the
use of a voting system/ including the standards adopted b^
the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and the State
Board of Elections.
(3) Advise whether the voting system used by Illinois
election authorities would be able to accommodate
alternative methods of voting, including/ but not limited
to, ranked-choice voting.
( 4) Make recommendations or suggestions for changes
to the Election Code or administrative rules for
certification of voting systems in Illinois to accommodafcf
alternative methods of voting, including ranked-choice
voting.
(b) On or before June 30, 2025, the Task Force shall
ublish a final report of its findings and recommendations.
he report shall, at a minimum, detail findings and
ecommendations related to the duties of the Task Force and
he following:
(1) the process used in Illinois to certify voting
systems/ including which systems can conduct ranked-choic<
voting; and
(2) information about the voting system used by
election authorities, including which election author it ie;
rely on legacy hardware and software for voting and which
counties and election authorities rely on equipment for
voting that has not exceeded its usable life span but
require a software upgrade to accommodate ranked-choice
voting. In this paragraph/ "legacy hardware and software"
means equipment that has exceeded its usable life span.
(c) The Task Force shall consist of the following members
(1) 4 members/ appointed by the Senate President/
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including 2 members of the Senate and 2 members of the
public;
(2) 4 m&mbers, appointed by the Speaker of the House
of Representatives, including 2 members of the House of
Representatives and 2 members of the public;
(3) 4 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of
the Senate, including 2 members of the Senate and 2
members of the public;
(4) 4 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of
the House of Representatives, including 2 members of the
House of Representatives and 2 members of the public;
(5) 4 members, appointed by the Governor/ including
at least 2 members with knowledge and experience
administering elections.
(d) Appointments to the Task Force shall be made within 30
^ays after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the
,03rd General Assembly. Members shall serve without
;ompensation.
(e) The Task Force shall meet at the call of a co"chair at
.east quarterly to fulfill its duties. At the first meeting of
[he Task Force, the Task Force shall elect one co-chair from
[he members appointed by the Senate President and one co-chair
Efrom the members appointed by the Speaker of the House of
representatives.
(f) The State Board of Elections shall provide
.dministrative support for the Task Force.
(g) This Section is repealed, and the Task Force is
Dissolved/ on July 1, 2025.
iSource: P.A. 103-467, eff. 8-4-23; 103-563/ eff. 11-17-23.)
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Mr. John Lockerby
Village Manager
Village ofSkokie
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL. 60077
April 8, 2024
RE: Memorandum - Referenda
Process/Requirements
You have inquired about certain substantive and procedural issues which may be
implicated by certain referendum propositions. One of the referenda proposes term limits
for the office of Mayor, Village Clerk and the Village Trustees. The other referenda
proposes that the voters of the Village be asked if the Village of Skokie [shall] elect its
Mayor, Clerk, and Village Board of Trustees by Ranked Choice Voting .
General Referenda Requirements
The following fundamental principles that apply to all referenda questions in Illinois.
• A public question must provide for a coherent scheme . It must stand on its own
terms" and be self-executing. See Leck v Michaelson, 111 111.2d 523 [1986); Lipinski
v Chicago Bd. ofEiec. Comm'rs, 114 IH.2d 95 [1986)
0 A public question requiring changes not clearly contemplated by the terms of
the question or requiring gaps to be filled in by the municipality is improper.
0 Any gaps in the implementation procedures required cannot be filled in after
the public question is voted upon.
0 A public question is improper if it would have to be further interpreted,
supplemented or modified in order to be implemented.
A public question cannot be vague or ambiguous regarding the information needed
for implementation and enforcement nor unduly confusing to the voters. See Leck v
Michaelson, 111 H1.2d 523 (1986)
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o The timing of the proposition must generally be clear, i.e. when it becomes
effective, whether retroactive, prospective, etc.
• A referendum need only meet the "basic standard" set forth in Leck and Lipinski,
which merely mandate [s] that the language used avoids the pitfalls of vagueness
and ambiguity by permitting a clear determination of what voters
approved. Johnson v.Ames, 2016 IL 121563
• The wording of a public measure for the ballot is not to furnish the electors with
every detail regarding the public measure to be voted upon, but to enable them to
readily identify the proposition, to know its fundamentals, its general effect, and to
indicate their individual choice in the matter. Smith v Calhoun Corn. School District,
16UL2d321(1958]
o The substance of a public measure is adequately set forth if the ballot gives a
fair portrayal of She chief features of the proposition in words of plain
meaning, so that it can be understood by persons entitled to vote. This does
not require that the complete proposition be set forth on the official ballot,
Smith v Calhoun Corn. School District, 16 H1.2d 321 (1958)
• Under the uniformity clause of the 111. Constitution, the laws related to elections
must be applied statewide. The power to regulate elections is vested in the General
Assembly. The laws related to elections must be applied statewide and those laws
must be general and uniform . Actions in this area by local governments must
conform with the Election Code. See, Leck v. Michaelson, 129 Ill.App.3d 593 [1984);
o In the "elections" context, the Illinois Supreme Court has stated that the
uniformity clause refers to the mechanics of voter registration, residency
requirements and other election and voting procedures. Totten v. The State
Board of Elections. 79 I11.2d 288, 295 [1980]
o The codification of all of the election practices and procedures between 1977
and 1980 by the Illinois General Assembly, referred to as the election
consolidation legislation, resulted in the current Election Code. The new
Code was for the specific purpose of creating a comprehensive election
system which coordinated the laws, scheduling, procedures and
administration for all elections to be held in this State. Leck v. Michaelson, 129
Ill.App.3d 593 [1984]
Term Limit Referendum
The fundamental questions that arise with a proposition regarding term limits are:
• The legal authority to impose term limits.
• The "timing" of the implementation of term limits, i.e. are the term limits retroactive
or prospective.
• The legal authority to impose "lifetime" limitations [versus consecutive terms) on
the number of terms that can be served.
• The application of term limits to each office (i.e. mayor, clerk or trustee] or to any
office.
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Other than the lifetime limitations imposed by term limit referendum, the above issues
are now addressed by Section 3.1-10-17 of the Illinois Municipal Code.1 That statute
acknowledges term limit authority approved by referendum. Section 3.1-10-17 provides
that term limits can only be applied prospectively and provides that term limits only apply
to terms for the same office or that category of municipal office. As for lifetime term
limits for certain office, as opposed to limits on consecutive terms of office, such limitations
do exist under the U. S. Constitution and we are not aware of any restriction on the
authority of a municipality to adopt such lifetime term limits by referendum.
The Village has prepared the following draft public question for a term limit referendum for
placement on the ballot at an upcoming election in the Village of Skokie:
Shall the Village of Skokie, after the November 5, 2024, General Election, adopt an
ordinance amending the Skokie Village Code to enact term limits for the elected
offices of Village Mayor, Village Trustee, and Village Clerk for no more than three (3)
four-year terms total for each office?
This phrasing of the question is in general compliance with the principles set forth above.
The applicable provisions of Section 3.1-10-17 cited above can be referenced and relied
upon in the implementation of the provisions of the above question.
Ranked Choice Voting Referendum
As you know, there is only one municipality to have adopted ranked choice voting in Illinois,
the City of Evanston. This kind of system, and the authority to establish such a system, is
largely untested at this point. The City of Evanston remains in current communication with
the Cook County Election Department regarding the logistics and election tabulation
equipment and systems which will be necessary to implement their ranked choice voting
system. Those systems do not currently exist. The Village of Oak Park is considering a
referendum to approve ranked choice voting, but their Board of Trustees has voted to wait
for the report of the Statewide Task Vote currently examining ranked choice voting, which is
due at the end of this year. In 2022, the voters in the Town of Berwyn approved an advisory
referendum regarding ranked choice voting.
As noted above, under the uniformity clause of the Illinois Constitution, the laws related to
elections must be applied statewide. Local governments, including home rule units, must
comply with the Election Code. The Illinois Supreme Court has stated that the uniformity
clause "refers to the mechanics of voter registration, residency requirements and other
election and voting procedures. Totten v. The State Board of Elections, 79 I11.2d 288, 295
See also, Buchanan v. Jones, 2021 ILApp (1st] 210169 [upholding the law that limited a referendum-
approved local term limit system because the General Assembly had exercised its concurrent power to set
terms of office for elected municipal officers ); Burns v. Municipal Officers Electoral Board of the Viilage of Elk
Grove ViUage, 2020 IL 125714.
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[1980) It is unclear to what extent a ranked voting system may fall within the mandated
voting procedures now established in the Election Code.
The legal authority to adopt ranked choice voting in Illinois remains an open question.
There is no Illinois judicial decision or statutory authority regarding the adoption of ranked
choice voting. The limited authority available is a 2005 opinion of the Illinois Attorney
General concluding that ranked choice voting is authorized, by referendum under the
Illinois Constitution, citing the reasoning of the Supreme Court decision in Leck v
Michaelson as the basis for such an opinion. See Ul.Op.Att'y Gen. No. 05-007 [2005]
Although Attorney General opinions are not binding legal precedent, "a well-reasoned
opinion of the Attorney General is entitled to considerable weight, especially in a matter of
first impression in Illinois". It would be a stretch to characterize this 2005 legal opinion as
"well-reasoned" While the opinion is not necessarily incorrect, given the significant body
of law that has developed in Illinois over time regarding public referenda under Section 6(f]
of the Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, it also is not a particularly extensive analysis of
available caselaw and judicial precedent in this area in Illinois.
Also, as noted above, a public question has to "stand on its own terms" and be self-
executing. The proper explanation of ranked choice voting in the form of a public question
is somewhat involved. The ranked choice system approved by Evanston voters was for
their elected offices of the mayor, clerk and the alderman based on a relatively
straightforward system requiring the winner to attain more than 50%. No officials are
elected at-Iarge in the City ofEvanston. Even then, the form of the referendum question in
She City of Evanston was fairly involved and ran a full paragraph.
The referendum question to approve ranked choice voting in Skokte would be more
involved than it was in Evanston and would need to address how the ranked choice
tabulation would apply to the two at-large trustee candidate offices.
Given the relative complexity of the public question in Skokle, FairVote Illinois wrote to you
that they "strongly recommend passing both an ordinance detailing the implementation
process along with a resolution placing the question on the ballot. FairVote recommends a
procedural ordinance to "give clarity to the new process while keeping the question simple
for the voters". Their concern [which is reasonable here) appears to arise from the fact
that phrasing the question to explain the voting methodology in Skokie will be difficult and
lengthy. Because the substance of a public measure Is to provide a fair portrayal of the chief
features of the proposition in words of plain meaning, so that it can be understood by
persons entitled to vote, to the extent that the vote tabulation process and formula can be
set forth in greater detail in a Village ordinance, and simply be referenced in the public
question, the more defensible the question may be.
While a municipality cannot "save" a referendum question that was not self-executing, by
providing the details necessary for the implementation of the referendum after the
referendum is approved, several judicial decisions suggest that you can borrow the
necessary details for the implementation of a referendum that otherwise would not be self-
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executing, by reference to existing law such as a statute or a municipal ordinance providing
those details.2
In that regard, the Illinois Supreme Court concluded that although a public question
submitted to the voters does not specifically refer to the statute or include the details
regarding the organization and establishment of a particular system being approved (in
that case, an RTA transportation plan), if voters can educate themselves by consulting a
statute which contained all pertinent details, the referendum can still be considered self-
executing. Hoogasian v. Regional Transportation Authority [1974), 58 111. 2d 117: see also.
Sjordal v. Mun. Officers Electorai Bd. ofNaperville, 2013 111. App. 2d 130189 (2013)
Similarly, at the municipal level, there is a decision confirming that She implementation
details related to a public question can be supplied by a local law where a city passed an
ordinance changing its "form of government" by authorizing new appointment authority by
its council, by the mayor and by the city administrator and passing a resolution to submit
the ordinance to public referendum. See, Flowers v. City ofMoline, 251 Ill.App.3d 348
(1993). The Court In that matter noted that the Illinois Constitution requires that the
forms of government approved by referendum, must otherwise be as provided 'by law,'.
The Court found that "[a] city ordinance is 'law' within the city," and concluded that based
on its own ordinance the city had indeed chosen a form of government "provided by law."
2 The Courts have recognized that the legislature may properly enact a complete law which is to become
effective following the occurrence of a specific condition or contingency, such as the affirmative vote of the
residents in the voting district affected. See People v CTA, 392 111. 77 (1945); People v Kelly, 357 111. 408
(1934); People ex rel. Thomson v Barnett, 344 III. 62 [1931); Home Insurance Co. v Swigert (1882); Erlinger v
Boneau, 51 111. 94 (1869); People v McBride, 224 111. 146 (1908)
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Memorandum
Mayor's Office
TO: Boai?6 of Trusts
FROM: tf^-A^h-?"
Mayrfr^George Van Dusen
DATE: ApriM 1,2024
RE: Existing Ethics Rules and Regulations Governing Village Officials Including
Corporation Counsel's Office
There seems to be some confusion regarding the status of ethics for the office of
Corporation Counsel of the Village of SRokie. The purpose of this memo is to clear up
any misunderstanding and to clarify the provisions governing the office.
The Village of Skokie Corporation Counsel's Office is governed by the ruies and
regulations that have applied to corporation counsels through decades in the Village of
Skokie and in municipalities throughout Illinois. These same rules and regulations apply
to the Village Manager and the elected officials. These rules and regulations govern
every aspect of the work and representation of the Office and singutarly provide the
underpinnings of the conduct of the Office:
A. State of Illinois Officials and Employee Ethics Act, 5 ILCS 430/5-15 et seq applies
to all elected and appointed Village Officials pursuant to enabling act, State of
Illinois Officials and Employee Act, 5 ILCS 430/70-5. Pursuant to this legislation:
a. Gift Ban- Employees, spouses may not soiicit or accept gifts from prohibited
sources.
b. Prohibited Political Activity" No officer or employee shall intentionally
perform prohibited political activity during compensated time, except:
i. Activity which is "permissible for an officer or employee to engage in
as part of his or her official duties"; and
ii. No person shall be denied or deprived of employment because he or
she is a member or an officer of a political committee, party,
organization or club.
B. Parallel ethics regulations concerning political activities and participation when not
on official duties are applied to the offices of the United States Attorney General,
State of Illinois Attorney General and the Cook County State's Attorney, as a First
Amendment Right.
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C. The exact same provisos of the State of Illinois which became effective on
November 19, 2003 as stated above in item "A" were adopted in the Village of
Skokie on June 7, 2004. These provisions protect the Village, just as in
municipalities throughout the State of Illinois, concerning gifts and political activity
while on official duty and stilt protect employee First Amendment rights.
D. Every attorney in the Corporation Counsel's Office is also bound by a strict code
of ethics in order to be licensed and all Illinois attorneys are held to this strict code
of ethics as codified by the Illinois Supreme Court. Neither the Village Manager
nor the elected officials (unless they are practicing attorneys) have such strict rules
of conduct. The rules are extensive and govern attorney work competence,
treatment of clients, conflicts of interest and other ethical considerations, charging
and handling of fees, comingling of funds and civility in court. Attorneys in lilinois
are required to fulfill continuing legal education courses which include 6 hours of
ethics. Overall the rules of conduct emphasize an awareness and commitment to
the welfare and fair dealing for your client. All of this further governs and assures
the ethical conduct of the Village of Skokie Corporation Counsel's Office as it does
for attorneys in every sensitive legal position, public and private.
E. The Illinois State Bar Association ("ISBA") aiso provides oversight and direction to
attorneys concerning matters of ethical legal conduct. The Corporation Counsel's
Office is a member of the ISBA and regularly reviews its advisory opinions
regarding professiona! conduct. By example:
a. The notion of avoiding the "appearance of impropriety" is no longer the
standard of lawyer professional conduct in Illinois. As a result,
circumstances requiring review must be an actual conflict. (Op 12-12)
b. A iaw firm may continue to represent a city in municipal matters even though
a paralegal employed by the firm is a member of the city council and the
council has authority over the work of the firm. (Op 16-05)
F. Parallel ethics obligations for Village Manager:
a. The Village of Skokie Code is more inclusive than the State of Illinois Ethics
Act in regard to the inclusion of the Village Manager as an Officer. Pursuant
to the Village of Skokie Code, both the Village Manager and the Corporation
Counsel's office are regulated in Section 2-386, Applicability of State
Officials and State Employees Ethics Act, which states "For the purposes
of this Section 2-386 the term... (II) "Officer" shall mean each person
holding the office of Mayor, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Trustee, Corporation
Counsel, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Village Manager and each
person serving on a Board or Commission..." (emphasis added).
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Therefore, the Village Manager and Corporation Counsel are governed
equally under the ethics provisions of the Skokie Village Code, including
limitations on poiitical activity while on compensated time ONLY, but not
when on uncompensated time. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that theVillage
Manager has an employment contract with the Village of Skokie while the
lawyers in the Corporation Counsei's office do not have any such contract.
b. Similar to the Corporation Counsel's governance under the lliinois Rules of
Professional Conduct, the Skokie Village Manager is governed by the
International City/County Management Association's ("ICMA") code of
ethics. Managers who choose to Join ICMA are automatically subject to its
code of ethics including the prerequisite of a complete ban on all political
activity. However, those provisions are not mandated or imposed upon
the Village Manager by the State of Illinois Ethics Act or Village Code.
While the ICMA prohibition against any political activity is not imposed or
required by State law, Village Code or other oversight authority, the Skokie
Village Manager inserted the prohibition into his contract solely upon his
own request to comply with the ICMA prerequisite. (Again, the
attorneys in the Corporation Counsel's office do not have any employment
contracts.)
c: John Lockerby, Village Manager
Sylvia Luke, Acting Village Clerk
Michael Large, Corporation Counsel
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2024-03P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 7:30 PM April 15, 2024
To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairman
Case: 2024-03P: Special Use Permit
8229 Christiana Avenue
PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its April 4, 2024, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Jose Rafael
Munoz Olivares for a special use permit for an automotive repair facility at 8229
Christiana Avenue in an M3 Industry district. The petitioner intends to operate Rafa’s
Auto Repair from this location. The interior of the business will contain 2 service bays
with lifts, an office, a customer waiting area, and 2 bathrooms. Six outdoor parking
spaces will be located in front of the building and one accessible parking space will be
located behind the building. An existing overhead door on the rear wall of the building
will provide vehicular access from the adjacent public alley to the service bays. The
business, which will be operated by two employees, will be open Monday through
Saturday from 7am to 6pm. No painting of vehicles will take place at the site.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit subject to conditions.
A more detailed discussion of this case is in the attached Staff Report and minutes.
INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays, with 3 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for an automotive repair
facility at 8229 Christiana Avenue in an M3 Industry district be APPROVED, subject to
the recommended conditions, as amended.
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ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
Ousley X
Minchella X
Berman X
Franklin (Second) X
Gupta X
Gevaryahu X
Burman (Moved) X
Mathee X
Luke X
ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated April 15, 2024
2. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
3. Staff Report, dated April 4, 2024
4. Plan Commission meeting minutes for April 4, 2024
5. Site and Floor Plans, dated April 4, 2024
6. Plat of Survey, dated April 12, 2020
7. Aerial and Zoning Map
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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2024-03P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, April 15, 2024
1. A permit will be required if a new triple basin drain is installed or any existing
system is altered.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved site and floor plans dated April 4, 2024.
3. All repair work must be performed within a building at all times except inspecting
vehicles; adding fluids; and changing tires, batteries, windshield wipers, or light
bulbs.
4. Outside storage and display of items for sale or lease, tools, equipment, vehicles,
parts, or supplies is prohibited.
5. Vehicles and boats are prohibited to be sold, advertised for sale, or, other than
operational licensed vehicles owned by the establishment, remain outdoors on the
property for more than 10 days.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
7. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
8. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
objects that may impede travel.
9. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
10. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
Engineering.
11. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
parking spaces.
12. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the Subject
Property.
13. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
14. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
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with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
15. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
16. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-
ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
17. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and
telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
18. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
work on or use of public property.
19. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
20. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
conducting said hearing.
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STAFF REPORT 2024-03P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers/ 7:30 PM, April A, 2024
To: Paul Luke/ Chairman/ Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2024-03P: Special Use Permit
8229 Christiana Avenue
General Information
Location 8229 Chrlstiana Avenue
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for an automotive
repair facility
Petitioner Jose Rafael Munoz Olivares
Size of Site 3/695.70 square feet (0.084 acres) with frontage on Christiana
Avenue
Existing Zoning & M3 Industrial - vacant industrial building
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry - automotive repair facility/ office and
Land Use administrative services
South M3 Industry - automotive repair facilities
East M3 Industry ~ printing materials business
West M2 Light Industry ~ primary metal manufacturing
Comprehensive Plan The site Is designated as manufacturing/service employment.
SITE INFORMATION
• The site contains a one-story/ 2/362 s.f. Industrial building which most recently
housed a printing business.
• Three striped parking spaces are currently located in front of the building.
• Overhead utilities are present on the west side of the north-south alley that runs to
the east of the subject site.
Compiete Streets
• A public sidewalk is present along Chrlstiana Avenue.
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• The nearest formal bicycle facilities are a bike route on Main Street and the
North Shore Sculpture Park. Future bike ianes are/ or a multl-use path Is/
planned for Oakton Street.
• The site is indirectly served by the CTA 97 Skokie bus which runs along Oakton
Street/ two and a half blocks to the south of the subject site. The site is within
walking distance of residential neighborhoods/ services/ and schools.
The site is accessible from Christlana Avenue as well as from the adjacent alley.
PETITIONER'S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for an automotive repair facility at
8229 Christiana Avenue in an M3 Industry district. The petitioner intends to operate
Rafa's Auto Repair from this location. The interior of the business will contain 2 service
bays with lifts/ an office, a customer waiting area/ and 2 bathrooms. Six outdoor
parking spaces wil! be located in front of the building and one accessible parking space
will be located behind the building. An existing overhead door on the rear wall of the
building will provide vehicular access from the adjacent public alley to the service bays.
The business/ which wili be operated by two employees/ wil! be open Monday through
Saturday from 7am to 6pm. No painting of vehicles wii! take place at the site.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
Staff comment and review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff
comments on the subject case were received from the Fire Prevention Bureau and the
Civil Engineering/ and Planning Divisions. All other departments returned the sheets
with no comments.
Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau would like to make the petitioner aware that the
following will be required of this development:
1) Separation between the office space and the repair area that has a 2-hour fire
rating with 90-minute doors.
2) Revise the site and floor p!an to state that the occupant load for the office is 250
s.f. gross per person and the Group F-l area is 200 s.f. gross per person.
3) A fire alarm system
4) A Knox Box
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Civil Engineering Division
The petitioner must verify if the repair shop floor drains or trench drains tie into any
grease traps outside the building. A permit will be required if a new triple basin
drain is installed or any existing system is altered.
Planning_ Division
The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit request for an
automotive repair facility. The proposed use should be able to function within the
subject site without adversely impacting the surrounding area because there is
sufficient on-site parking. A total of 7 parking spaces are required for the proposed
use and 7 are being provided. Due to the lack of on-stree£ parking and the
establishment of tandem parking spaces within this industrlal-zoned neighborhood/
the three parking spaces located within the Christiana Avenue right-of-way count
toward meeting the parking requirement.
The site and floor plans must be revised to depict the striping of the 3/ wide area
between the southernmost row of the tandem parking spaces and the south
property line as a no parking zone. This area will provide unobstrucfced pedestrian
access to the front entrance of the building from the public sidewalk.
Planning staff also requests that the accessible parking and loading areas be shifted
further to the north so that the north edge of the loading area is adjacent to the
north property line and avoid creating a situation where the parking space obstructs
access to the rear man door. Additionally, access to the rear man door must be
modified to become ADA-compliant.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner's request for an automotive repair facility at 8229
Christiana Avenue in an M3 Industry district be APPROVED/ subject to the attached
positive findings of fact.
RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
shall revise the site and floor plans to Include the following:
a. The labeling of the occupant load for the office at 250 s.f. gross per person and
the Group F-l area at 200 s.f. gross per person.
b. The striping of the 3/ wide area between the tandem parking spaces and the
south property line as a no parking zone.
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c. The shifting of the accessible parking and loading areas further to the north so
that the north edge of the loading area is adjacent to the north property line.
d. The depiction of modifications that wil! enable the rear man door to be ADA-
compliant.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved site and floor plans dated < insert date of final approved
plan >.
3. A permit will be required if a new triple basin drain is installed or any existing
system is altered.
4. Al! repair work must be performed within a building at all times except inspecting
vehicles; adding fluids; and changing tires/ batteries/ windshield wipers/ or light
bulbs.
5. Outside storage and display of items for sale or lease/ tools/ equipment/ vehicles/
parts/ or suppiies is prohibited.
6. Vehicles and boats are prohibited to be sold/ advertised for sale/ or, other than
operational licensed vehicles owned by the establishment/ remain outdoors on the
property for more than 10 days.
7. All fencing/ walls/ sidewalks/ driveways, curbs/ wheel stops/ parking areas/ signage/
landscaping/ structures/ and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair/ and when needed/ be
repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
8. All new construction/ alterations/ and remodeling shall meet current International
Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
9. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow/ ice/ sleet/ or other
objects that may impede travel.
10.All off-street parking spaces shall be iegibly striped and maintained.
11. Any plan to modify parking lot striping mus£ be approved by the Director of
Engineering.
12.Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways/
sidewalks/ aisles/ or other points of access at any time/ shall on!y be parked in
designated parking spaces/ and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
parking spaces.
13.The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the Subject
Property.
14.The petitioner shall obtain al! required permits and approvals for improvements to
County, State/ or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
15.All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
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with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
16.All modifications to building elevations/ signage/ and landscaping shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
17.The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
survey/ site plan/ and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
shall be scaled 2-dimensionai drawing files on non-compressed/ non-read only CD-
ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
18. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the name/ address/ and
telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
19. If work Is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
impacted during construction and/or development/ the owner shall provide/ or shall
cause the developer and/or contractor to provide/ the Village of Skokie with a
certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold/ and shall cause the
developer and/or contractor to hold/ the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnif/
the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
work on or use of public property.
20.The petitioner shall comply with ail Federal and State statutes/ laws/ rules and
regulations and all Village codes/ ordinances, rules/ and regulations.
21. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance/ as wel! as any
applicable business licenses/ should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
to court reporter fees/ attorney fees/ and staff time required researching and
conducting said hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Site and Floor Plans/ dated January 22, 2024
3. Plat of Survey/ dated April 12, 2020
4. Aerial and Zoning Map
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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2024-03P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers/ 7:30 PM, April 4, 2024
Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of The request for a special use permit for
the Comprehensive Plan. an automotive repair facility is consistent
with the intent of the manufacturing/
service employment land use identified in
the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect The proposed use should be able to
adjacent properties. function within the subject site without
adversely impacting the surrounding
area.
The request is compatible with the existing The request Is compatible with the
or allowable uses of adjacent properties. existing or allowable uses in the area.
There are currently severa! other legal
and legal non-conforming auto repair and
body shop businesses operating along the
same side of the block as the proposed
use.
The request demonstrates that adequate Adequate public facilities will exist to
public facilities/ including roads, drainage/ serve the requested use.
utilities/ and police and fire protection exist
or will exist to serve the requested use at
the time such facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate Adequate provision for maintenance and
provision for maintenance and use of the use of the associated structures is
associated structures. demonstrated by the request.
The request has considered and/ to the The site is not large enough to
degree possible, addressed the adverse accommodate landscaping without losing
effects on the natural environment. parking spaces. A tree in the Christiana
Avenue parkway is located just to the
south of the parking lot in front of the
building.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be
congestion. created by the request.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health/ safety/ and welfare. public health/ safety/ and welfare.
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The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to alt applicable
provisions of this code/ except where relief provisions of this code.
is granted with the request.
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Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: April 4, 2024
PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Luke - Chair
Jeff Burman - Vice-Chair
Scott Berman, Cindy Franklin,
Erica Crohn-Minchella, and
Vijai Gupta
PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Talia Gevaryahu, Peter Ousley
and Ross Mathee
STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corp. Counsel,
Johanna Nyden, Community Dev. Dir.,
Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator,
Mike Voitik, Assistant Planner, and
Marlene Bargamian, Administrative
Assistant
(I) CALL TO ORDER
A quorum being present, Chair Luke called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2023 meeting was made by
Vice-Chair J. Burman and seconded by Commissioner Cindy Franklin.
Ayes: Unanimous voice vote. The motion passes.
(III) RULING ON NOTICE
Assistant Corporation Counsel Kobylski determined that notice was proper and
correct.
(IV) CASE DESCRIPTIONS
Case 2024-03P – Special Use Permit: 8229 Christina Avenue
Jose Rafael Munoz Olivares requests a special use permit for an automotive
repair facility in a M3 Industrial zoning district and any relief discovered during
the review of this case.
PIN: 10-23-408-011-0000
Jose Rafael Munoz Olivares, business and property owner, presented the case.
He is a mechanic by trade renting space in garages to practice his craft. After 15-
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16 years he now wants to open his own shop. There will be 2 service bays with 2
lifts where he and another employee will provide mechanical services only; no
body work or painting. The shop, Rafa’s Auto Repair, will be open Monday
through Saturday from 7am to 6pm.
Staff requested the report to be accepted into the record as written striking
recommended special use Condition #1 a. through d. as revised drawings were
submitted after this report was written which addressed staff’s comments.
This industrial-zoned area does allow tandem parking; therefore, the parking
requirement of 7 spaces is met which includes the 3 parking spaces in the
Christiana Avenue right-of-way with a handicap accessible space located in the
rear. The back door needs to be modified to be ADA compliant.
There are 4 other auto repair shops on this block and there is no history of
complaints. Everything is contained on the property as it should be.
The petitioner was agreeable with the staff report recommendations and had
nothing further to add.
Case 2024-04P – Special Use Permit: 8014 Lincoln Avenue
MDG 8000 North Lincoln Owner LLC, on behalf of Thomas H. Griseta, requests
a special use permit for a co-working office in a CX Core Mixed-Use district and
any relief discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-21-413-014-0000, 10-21-413-025-0000, 10-21-413-026-0000, 10-21-
413-030-0000, 10-21-413-036-0000, and 10-21-413-037-0000.
Tom Griseta, on behalf of MDG 8000 North Owner, LLC, presented the case. He
is proposing a special use permit to open a Skokie location for an Enclave co-
working office. All sites are situated in suburban downtowns allowing members
who want to work close to home in office settings instead of commuting to a
downtown high-rise. Most members walk or bike to the Enclave offices in the
towns they live in. There will be no cooking or food prep, nothing with hazardous
materials, and no changes to the sidewalks or streets. They provide access 24/7
to accommodate those who deal with businesses overseas. There are now
locations open in Wilmette and Evanston.
Mr. Griseta spoke of the 3 monthly or yearly membership plans:
Co-working Flex – access to the lounge, phone room, conference room and
coffee bar;
Office Flex + reserved desk – same amenities as Co-working Flex but with the
use of a shared desk; and
Private Office – a dedicated office with a key where a member can bring in their
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Commissioner Berman asked about bringing in guests and used real estate
closings as an example. Mr. Griseta stated that 2 guests are allowed at a time for
each member but when there will be more, a request should be made first and
put on a calendar.
Commissioner Minchella inquired about staffing and trash. Mr. Griseta said that it
will not be a dedicated staff at each location but as part of the lease, staff does
circle around to each location to take care of stocking supplies and trash
collection. Usually only a few bags of trash are generated each week.
Mike Voitik, Associate Planner, requested the report be accepted into the record
as written. The business will offer 11 offices and a conference room. Shared
bathrooms will be located in a common hallway. He reminded the commission of
the text amendment case (2023-30P) allowing co-working as a special use on
retail streets in mixed-use districts which was approved by the Village Board
earlier this year. The use will bring activity to downtown just as retail does.
Mr. Voitik wished to amend recommended special use condition #1. (a through c)
to read that prior to building permit approval, the Fire Dept. should review the
revised partition plan.
When asked, Mr. Griseta had no issues with the staff report and added that there
will be 2 floors of parking in the building for their use.
Case 2024-01P – Special Use Permit: 4022 Main Street
MSP II LLC – Series B, on behalf of Kristina Perez Thomas, requests a special
use permit in a B1 Service Commercial zoning district for a limited service
restaurant for Soul Good Coffee at 4022 Main Street, resulting in a parking deficit
of 15 parking spaces, the amount by which the requirements for the new use
exceed the previous use, as required by Sections 118-201(3) and 118-218(4) of
the Skokie Village Code, and any other relief discovered during the review of this
case.
Case 2024-02P – Special Use Permit: 4022 Main Street
MSP II LLC – Series B, on behalf of Kristina Perez Thomas, requests a special
use permit in a B1 zoning district for outdoor dining at Soul Good Coffee at 4022
Main Street, and any relief discovered during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-22-408-011-0000
As these 2 cases are related, they were discussed together but voted on
separately.
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as Soul Good Coffee is a client of hers. A quorum still was intact.
Kristina Perez Thomas, business owner, and Kathryn McRay, architect from
MADlab presented their cases. Currently, Soul Good Coffee operates out of a
mobile coffee trailer. They are proposing to open a limited service coffee shop at
the corner of Main Street and Keystone Avenue. They will occupy a vacant space
on the west side of a commercial building to include outdoor dining directly
adjacent to the shop. They will have seating for 50 inside and 20 seats available
for outdoor dining. They will have a staff of 9-15 with 3-4 at any one time. Hours
of operation will be from 7am to 4pm Monday through Sunday serving mostly
expresso drinks, hot chocolate and lemonade. As they do not have a full kitchen,
they partner with bakeries and restaurants to offer a rotating variety of snacks
and pastries. Most of their customers will be walk-up or grab and go but they do
expect a higher volume once the warmer weather is here. There will be lighting
for the outdoor area but no music.
Commissioner Berman asked why only 20 seats on the patio. Ms. Thomas stated
that she wanted to have enough room to accommodate strollers or bikes and
have room for kids to color on the sidewalk. Mr. Berman commented that parking
is plentiful with 90-minute parking on Main St and Keystone Avenue adjacent to
the site.
Chairman Luke asked about how they would define the outdoor dining area. Ms.
McRay stated that they will set up planters along Keystone as a barrier between
the patio and the 3 shared parking spaces at the rear.
Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator, requested the staff reports be entered into
the record as written. He recognized Soul Good Coffee as the winner of the 2023
Business of the Year and commented on their commitment to give-back and
support non-profit organizations and the partnerships with other businesses in
the community.
He explained the need for parking relief. The building was constructed in 1955
with 12 parking spaces shared between tenants. At the time, 12 spaces were
adequate for 3 tenants. By today’s standards, the Village Code has increased
requirements to 22 spaces. The Zoning Code does allow relief to be granted for
new businesses that are going into older buildings that do not have the proper
layout to accommodate the increase. Therefore, a request for a parking deficit of
15 spaces is needed; the difference between the previous use (7 spaces) and
the new use at this location (22 spaces).
Commissioner Burman inquired about trash receptacles for the outdoor dining
area and the 4-hour rule. Mr. Acosta directed him to Standard Special Use
Condition #3.
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When asked by Chairman Luke, the petitioners had no comments to add.
(V) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
Case 2024-03P
A motion was made to accept staff’s amended recommendation to approve the
petitioner’s request for an automotive repair facility at 8229 Christiana Avenue in
an M3 Industry district.
Motion: J. Burman Second: Franklin
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Case 2024-04P
A motion was made to accept as amended and presented staff’s
recommendation to approve the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a
co-working office in a CX Core Mixed-Use district at 8014 Lincoln Avenue.
Motion: S. Berman Second: Minchella
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Case 2024-01P
A motion was made to accept as presented, approval of the petitioner’s request
for a limited-service restaurant for Soul Good Coffee at 4022 Main Street
resulting in a 15-parking space deficit, the amount by which the requirements for
the new use exceed the previous use.
Motion: J. Burman Second: S. Berman
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1
Case 2024-02P
A motion was made to accept as presented, approval of the petitioner’s request
for outdoor dining at Soul Good Coffee at 4022 Main Street.
Motion: Franklin Second: S. Berman
Ayes: 5
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Nays: 0
Abstain: 1
(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
The next meeting on April 18, 2024 has been cancelled due to lack of cases.
There will be a meeting on May 2, 2024.
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 8:07pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Bargamian
Administrative Assistant
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GISConSOrtium 2024-03P-Special Use Permit: 8229 Christiana Avenue
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2024-04P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 7:30 PM April 15, 2024
To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairman
Case: 2024-04P: Special Use Permit
8014 Lincoln Avenue
PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its April 4, 2024, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of MDG 8000
North Owner, LLC, on behalf of Thomas H. Griseta, for a special use permit for a co-
working office at 8014 Lincoln Avenue in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. The petitioner
intends to open a Skokie location of the Enclave co-working business. The business will
occupy a 3,309 square feet space that will contain 11 offices and a conference room.
Shared bathroom facilities will be located off a common hallway that is located to the
southwest of the office space. Memberships would be offered on a monthly or annual
basis. Enclave members will have daily access to the office space from 6:00 a.m. to
2:00 a.m., though the petitioner has indicated that the only late-night occupants would
consist of the cleaning and stocking crew.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit subject to conditions.
In response to a question from a commissioner who asked if customers or visitors
would be allowed at the co-working offices, the petitioner responded that each member
would be permitted to have up to 2 visitors at a time. The members would need to
request permission from Enclave in the event that a larger number of visitors were to
come to the office, however.
Another commissioner asked how the disposal of trash would be handled by the
petitioner. The petitioner replied that the office only generates a small amount of trash
on a weekly basis and that trash collection is handled through the office’s lease with the
property owner.
A more detailed discussion of this case is in the attached Staff Report and minutes.
INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.
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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays, with 3 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a co-working office at
8014 Lincoln Avenue in a CX Core Mixed-Use district be APPROVED, subject to the
recommended conditions.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
Ousley X
Minchella (Second) X
Berman (Moved) X
Franklin X
Gupta X
Gevaryahu X
Burman X
Mathee X
Luke X
ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated April 15, 2024
2. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
3. Staff Report, dated April 4, 2024
4. Plan Commission meeting minutes for April 4, 2024
5. Partition Plan, dated November 27, 2023
6. Floor Plan – Floor 1, dated September 21, 2018
7. ALTA / NSPS Land Title Survey, dated October 23, 2020
8. Aerial and Zoning Map
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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2024-04P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, April 15, 2024
1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall revise the partition plan
to include the following:
a. Fire rated separation between occupancies.
b. Common path and egress travel distance for the 8014 Lincoln Avenue space.
c. The labeling of the locations of all bathrooms within 8014 Lincoln Avenue.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved partition plan dated November 27, 2023, and Floor Plan –
Floor 1 dated September 21, 2018.
3. The use shall be open to the public for a minimum of 40 hours a week.
4. The surface of the windows and doors shall not be covered or obstructed by
products, window coverings (blinds, drapes, shades, or the like), signs in excess of
the requirements in the Signs chapter, or other opaque materials placed behind
the window.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
5. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
6. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
objects that may impede travel.
8. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
9. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
Engineering.
10. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
parking spaces.
11. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the Subject
Property.
12. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
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13. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
14. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
15. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-
ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
16. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and
telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
17. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
work on or use of public property.
18. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
19. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
conducting said hearing.
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STAFF REPORT 2024-04P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Counci! Chambers/ 7:30 PM, April 4/2024
To: Paul Luke/ Chairman/ Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik/ Planning Technician
Re: 2024-04P: Special Use Permit
8014 Lincoln Avenue
General Information
Location 8014 Lincoln Avenue
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for a co-working
office
Petitioner MDG 8000 North Owner/ LLC/ on behalf of Thomas H. Griseta
Size of Site Overall site area: 27/411.00 square feet (0.629 acres) with
frontage on Lincoln Avenue/ Oakton Street/ and
Floral Avenue
Co-working office area: 3/309 square feet
Existing Zoning & CX Core Mixed-Use - vacant commercial space within a mixed-
Land Use use building containing multlfamily residences/ vacant
commercial spaces/ and a full-service restaurant (under
construction)
Adjacent Zoning & North CX Core Mixed-Use - tobacco establishment/ full"
Land Use service restaurant (temporarily closed)/ pubiic parking
lot
South CX Core Mixed-Use - public park/ vacant commercial
space/ Skokie Village Hail
East CX Core Mixed-Use - multitenant office building/
upper-story residences over nonresidential uses/ real
estate services
West TX Transit Mixed-Use - public parking lot
CX Core Mixed-Use - publlc/private parking garage,
vacant commercial space
R4 Multifamily Housing "" detached residences/
multifamity residences
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as pedestrian oriented mix.
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SITE INFORMATION
• The site contains a mixed-use building containing multifamily residences/ vacant
commercial spaces/ and a full-service restaurant (under construction).
• A motor vehicle courtyard off Oakton Street provides delivery access and passenger
drop off to the subject site.
• Public parking is available in the adjacent parking garage to the west of the subject
site and in the parking lots to the north of the subject site. On-street parking is also
available along both sides of Lincoln Avenue between Oakton Street and Warren
Street.
Complete Streets
• Public sidewalks are present along Lincoln Avenue/ Oakton Street/ and Floral
Avenue.
" Lincoln Avenue and Floral Avenue are identified as Bike Routes/Shared Use
Roadways in the Comprehensive Plan.
« The site is served by the CTA 97 Skokie bus route/ the Pace 210 Lincoln Avenue
bus route/ and the Pace 226 Oakton Street bus route. The site is within walking
distance of residential neighborhoods/ services/ parks/ shopping/ schools/ and
the CTA Oakton-Skokie Yellow Line station.
• Village-installed bicycle parking racks are present In the public sidewalk in front
of 8018 Lincoln Avenue and at the northeast corner of the public parking lot at
8030 Lincoln Avenue.
PETITIONER'S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for a co-working office at 8014 Lincoln
Avenue in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. The petitioner intends to open a Skokie
location of the Enclave co-working business. The business will occupy a 3/309 square
feet space that will contain 11 offices and a conference room. Shared bathroom
facilities will be located off a common hallway that is located to the southwest of the
office space. Enclave members will have daily access to the office space from 6:00
a.m. to 2:00 a.m./ though the petitioner has indicated that the only late-night
occupants would consist of the cleaning and stocking crew.
With regards to the request, the petitioner explains that:
Enclave is an established Chicagoland coworking business, already operating in G{en Ellyn/
Downers Grove, Arlington Heights, Oak Park/ Highland Park, Wilmette, Lake Forest, and
Naperville. Enclave is weeks away from opening in EvansSon/ Barrington, and Elmhurst. AH of
Enclave's locations are located in a suburban "downtown/" providing an opportunity for residents
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to spend their days out and about in their hometown instead of going to a Chicago office or
staying in their own homes.
Virtually all of our members reside in the suburb where each Enclave exists. Our survey efforts
have taught us that these members would not otherwise spend the bulk of their weekdays in
their respective downtown areas but for their membership at Enclave. We have cultivated
relationships with surrounding restaurants and retail organizations/ have joined various chambers
of commerce/ have hosted community events in our space, and have otherwise helped to build
activity on main street everywhere we have gone.
Because Enclave's goal is to be within 5-10 minutes of all of Its members' homes, most members
walk or bike to Enclave. On a normal day/ 1-5 members may park a car downtown. And
because Enclave's membership encourages filtering in and out of the spaces over the course of
the day/ those cars rarely stay in town for more than a few hours.
Enclave does not cook, serve food, manufacture any products/ or deal with hazardous materials.
Because Enclave is an ofRce setting/ the operation of its business has no impact on public health
[or] storm water detention, and it has no detrimental effect on the morals/ health/ or safety of
Skokie residents.
Finally/ Enclave understands that paragraph 118-183(a)(3) of Article IX of Skokie's zoning
ordinance relating to mixed use zoning districts requires that a business located on a retail street
remain open for 40 hours per week. Enclave is open for more than 40 hours per week. Its
members are allowed to access the space after or before normal business hours to account for
things like time changes on their calls or zoom meetings, or after hours in-person meetings or
social or networking events. In fact, many members wili cycle in and out of the space on
Saturdays and Sundays as well.
We find that most members enjoy workspaces and other seating options near windows for
natural light. As a result/ even on days when membership is not heavy, our store front reflects a
busy and actively operating business for those folks walking by.
The petitioner describes the membership process as follows:
A member buys a [monthly or annual] membership and each membership ranges in access.
There are flex members who simply set up throughout the space the way someone would in a
cafe/ [as well as] office flex members who share an office with other office flex members/ and
dedicated office members who can actually set up an office with their own art/ furniture/ etc./
and use it exclusively.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
Staff comment and review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff
comments on the subject case were received from the Fire Prevention Bureau and the
Planning Division. Ail other departments returned the sheets with no comments.
Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau would like to make the petitioner aware that the
following will be required of this proposal:
1) Revise the partition plan to show fire rated separation between occupancies.
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2) Revise the partition plan to show common path and egress travel distance for the
8014 Lincoln Avenue space.
3) Emergency light installation in bathrooms and other work rooms.
4) Fire alarm and fire sprinkler plans will be required to be submitted with
alterations made to the 8014 Lincoln Avenue space.
Planning Division
The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit request for a
co-working office at 8014 Lincoln Avenue. The proposed use wilt add street-level
activity to downtown Skokie and will generate potential users of nearby businesses.
The village requested to amend the Zoning Ordinance in 2023 to add co-working
office as a specia! use on Retail Streets in the mixed-use zoning districts (case 2023-
BOP). The request was part of a larger intent by the village to create a more
walkable environment that would attract shoppers and businesses. Prior to this
amendment/ co-working businesses fell under the "office not otherwise listed" land
use classification and were not permitted to be located on the ground level of
buildings facing retail streets.
Due to its location on a designated retail street/ the proposed use shall be open to
the public for a minimum of 40 hours a week. Additionally/ the surface of the
windows and doors shall not be covered or obstructed by products/ window
coverings (blinds/ drapes/ shades/ or the like)/ signs in excess of the requirements
in the Signs chapter/ or other opaque materials placed behind the window
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner's request for a co-working office at 8014 Lincoln
Avenue in a CX Core Mixed-Use district be APPROVED/ subject to the attached positive
findings of fact.
RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
shall revise the partition plan to include the following:
a. Fire rated separation between occupancies.
b. Common path and egress travel distance for the 8014 Lincoln Avenue space.
c. The labeling of the locations of all bathrooms within 8014 Lincoln Avenue.
2. The petitioner shali develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
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the final Village approved partition plan dated < insert date of fina! approved plan >
and Floor Plan - Floor 1 dated < insert date of final approved pian >.
3. The use shall be open to the public for a minimum of 40 hours a week.
4. The surface of the windows and doors shall not be covered or obstructed by
products/ window coverings (blinds/ drapes/ shades/ or the like)/ signs in excess of
the requirements in the Signs chapter/ or other opaque materials placed behind
the window.
5. All fencing/ walls/ sidewalks/ driveways/ curbs, wheel stops/ parking areas/ signage/
landscaping/ structures/ and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair/ and when needed/ be
repaired or replaced In a timely manner
6. All new construction/ alterations/ and remodeling shall meet current Internationa!
Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow/ ice, sleet, or other
objects that may impede travel.
8. The petitioner shai! obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
County/ State/ or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
9. Al! signage sha!l conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit
10. Prior to the issuance of building permits/ the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the name/ address/ and
telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
11. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
impacted during construction and/or development/ the owner shall provide/ or shall
cause the developer and/or contractor to provide/ the Village of Skokie with a
certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall ho!d/ and shall cause the
developer and/or contractor to hold/ the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
work on or use of public property.
12.The petitioner shall comply with ail Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
regulations and all Village codes/ ordinances/ rules/ and regulations.
13. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance/ as well as any
applicable business licenses/ should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
to court reporter fees/ attorney fees/ and staff time required researching and
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conducting said hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Partition Plan/ dated November 27, 2023
3. Floor Plan - Floor I/ dated September 21, 2018
4. ALTA / NSPS Land Title Survey/ dated October 23, 2020
5. Aerial and Zoning Map
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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2024-04P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers/ 7:30 PM, April 4, 2024
Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of The request for a special use permit for a
the Comprehensive Pian. co-working is consistent with the intent of
the pedestrian oriented mix land use
identified In the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect There will be no adverse effect created
adjacent properties. by the proposed use upon adjacent
properties.
The request is compatible with the existing The request is compatible with the
or allowable uses of adjacent properties. existing or allowable uses In the area.
The proposed use will add street-level
activity to downtown Skokie and will
generate potential users of nearby
businesses.
The request demonstrates that adequate Adequate public facilities exist to serve
public facilities/ including roads/ drainage/ the requested use.
utilities, and police and fire protection exist
or will exist to serve the requested use at
the time such facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate Adequate provision for maintenance and
provision for maintenance and use of the use of the associated structures is
associated structures. demonstrated by the request.
The request has considered and/ to the It is not anticipated that the proposed
degree possible/ addressed the adverse use will have an adverse effect on the
effects on the natural environment. natural environment.
The request wil! not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be
congestion. created by the request.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health/ safety/ and welfare. public health/ safety/ and welfare.
The request conforms to al! applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code/ except where relief provisions of this code.
is granted with the request.
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Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: April 4, 2024
PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Luke - Chair
Jeff Burman - Vice-Chair
Scott Berman, Cindy Franklin,
Erica Crohn-Minchella, and
Vijai Gupta
PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Talia Gevaryahu, Peter Ousley
and Ross Mathee
STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corp. Counsel,
Johanna Nyden, Community Dev. Dir.,
Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator,
Mike Voitik, Assistant Planner, and
Marlene Bargamian, Administrative
Assistant
(I) CALL TO ORDER
A quorum being present, Chair Luke called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2023 meeting was made by
Vice-Chair J. Burman and seconded by Commissioner Cindy Franklin.
Ayes: Unanimous voice vote. The motion passes.
(III) RULING ON NOTICE
Assistant Corporation Counsel Kobylski determined that notice was proper and
correct.
(IV) CASE DESCRIPTIONS
Case 2024-03P – Special Use Permit: 8229 Christina Avenue
Jose Rafael Munoz Olivares requests a special use permit for an automotive
repair facility in a M3 Industrial zoning district and any relief discovered during
the review of this case.
PIN: 10-23-408-011-0000
Jose Rafael Munoz Olivares, business and property owner, presented the case.
He is a mechanic by trade renting space in garages to practice his craft. After 15-
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16 years he now wants to open his own shop. There will be 2 service bays with 2
lifts where he and another employee will provide mechanical services only; no
body work or painting. The shop, Rafa’s Auto Repair, will be open Monday
through Saturday from 7am to 6pm.
Staff requested the report to be accepted into the record as written striking
recommended special use Condition #1 a. through d. as revised drawings were
submitted after this report was written which addressed staff’s comments.
This industrial-zoned area does allow tandem parking; therefore, the parking
requirement of 7 spaces is met which includes the 3 parking spaces in the
Christiana Avenue right-of-way with a handicap accessible space located in the
rear. The back door needs to be modified to be ADA compliant.
There are 4 other auto repair shops on this block and there is no history of
complaints. Everything is contained on the property as it should be.
The petitioner was agreeable with the staff report recommendations and had
nothing further to add.
Case 2024-04P – Special Use Permit: 8014 Lincoln Avenue
MDG 8000 North Lincoln Owner LLC, on behalf of Thomas H. Griseta, requests
a special use permit for a co-working office in a CX Core Mixed-Use district and
any relief discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-21-413-014-0000, 10-21-413-025-0000, 10-21-413-026-0000, 10-21-
413-030-0000, 10-21-413-036-0000, and 10-21-413-037-0000.
Tom Griseta, on behalf of MDG 8000 North Owner, LLC, presented the case. He
is proposing a special use permit to open a Skokie location for an Enclave co-
working office. All sites are situated in suburban downtowns allowing members
who want to work close to home in office settings instead of commuting to a
downtown high-rise. Most members walk or bike to the Enclave offices in the
towns they live in. There will be no cooking or food prep, nothing with hazardous
materials, and no changes to the sidewalks or streets. They provide access 24/7
to accommodate those who deal with businesses overseas. There are now
locations open in Wilmette and Evanston.
Mr. Griseta spoke of the 3 monthly or yearly membership plans:
Co-working Flex – access to the lounge, phone room, conference room and
coffee bar;
Office Flex + reserved desk – same amenities as Co-working Flex but with the
use of a shared desk; and
Private Office – a dedicated office with a key where a member can bring in their
own belongings.
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Commissioner Berman asked about bringing in guests and used real estate
closings as an example. Mr. Griseta stated that 2 guests are allowed at a time for
each member but when there will be more, a request should be made first and
put on a calendar.
Commissioner Minchella inquired about staffing and trash. Mr. Griseta said that it
will not be a dedicated staff at each location but as part of the lease, staff does
circle around to each location to take care of stocking supplies and trash
collection. Usually only a few bags of trash are generated each week.
Mike Voitik, Associate Planner, requested the report be accepted into the record
as written. The business will offer 11 offices and a conference room. Shared
bathrooms will be located in a common hallway. He reminded the commission of
the text amendment case (2023-30P) allowing co-working as a special use on
retail streets in mixed-use districts which was approved by the Village Board
earlier this year. The use will bring activity to downtown just as retail does.
Mr. Voitik wished to amend recommended special use condition #1. (a through c)
to read that prior to building permit approval, the Fire Dept. should review the
revised partition plan.
When asked, Mr. Griseta had no issues with the staff report and added that there
will be 2 floors of parking in the building for their use.
Case 2024-01P – Special Use Permit: 4022 Main Street
MSP II LLC – Series B, on behalf of Kristina Perez Thomas, requests a special
use permit in a B1 Service Commercial zoning district for a limited service
restaurant for Soul Good Coffee at 4022 Main Street, resulting in a parking deficit
of 15 parking spaces, the amount by which the requirements for the new use
exceed the previous use, as required by Sections 118-201(3) and 118-218(4) of
the Skokie Village Code, and any other relief discovered during the review of this
case.
Case 2024-02P – Special Use Permit: 4022 Main Street
MSP II LLC – Series B, on behalf of Kristina Perez Thomas, requests a special
use permit in a B1 zoning district for outdoor dining at Soul Good Coffee at 4022
Main Street, and any relief discovered during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-22-408-011-0000
As these 2 cases are related, they were discussed together but voted on
separately.
Commissioner Crohn-Minchella recused herself and left Council Chambers
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as Soul Good Coffee is a client of hers. A quorum still was intact.
Kristina Perez Thomas, business owner, and Kathryn McRay, architect from
MADlab presented their cases. Currently, Soul Good Coffee operates out of a
mobile coffee trailer. They are proposing to open a limited service coffee shop at
the corner of Main Street and Keystone Avenue. They will occupy a vacant space
on the west side of a commercial building to include outdoor dining directly
adjacent to the shop. They will have seating for 50 inside and 20 seats available
for outdoor dining. They will have a staff of 9-15 with 3-4 at any one time. Hours
of operation will be from 7am to 4pm Monday through Sunday serving mostly
expresso drinks, hot chocolate and lemonade. As they do not have a full kitchen,
they partner with bakeries and restaurants to offer a rotating variety of snacks
and pastries. Most of their customers will be walk-up or grab and go but they do
expect a higher volume once the warmer weather is here. There will be lighting
for the outdoor area but no music.
Commissioner Berman asked why only 20 seats on the patio. Ms. Thomas stated
that she wanted to have enough room to accommodate strollers or bikes and
have room for kids to color on the sidewalk. Mr. Berman commented that parking
is plentiful with 90-minute parking on Main St and Keystone Avenue adjacent to
the site.
Chairman Luke asked about how they would define the outdoor dining area. Ms.
McRay stated that they will set up planters along Keystone as a barrier between
the patio and the 3 shared parking spaces at the rear.
Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator, requested the staff reports be entered into
the record as written. He recognized Soul Good Coffee as the winner of the 2023
Business of the Year and commented on their commitment to give-back and
support non-profit organizations and the partnerships with other businesses in
the community.
He explained the need for parking relief. The building was constructed in 1955
with 12 parking spaces shared between tenants. At the time, 12 spaces were
adequate for 3 tenants. By today’s standards, the Village Code has increased
requirements to 22 spaces. The Zoning Code does allow relief to be granted for
new businesses that are going into older buildings that do not have the proper
layout to accommodate the increase. Therefore, a request for a parking deficit of
15 spaces is needed; the difference between the previous use (7 spaces) and
the new use at this location (22 spaces).
Commissioner Burman inquired about trash receptacles for the outdoor dining
area and the 4-hour rule. Mr. Acosta directed him to Standard Special Use
Condition #3.
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When asked by Chairman Luke, the petitioners had no comments to add.
(V) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
Case 2024-03P
A motion was made to accept staff’s amended recommendation to approve the
petitioner’s request for an automotive repair facility at 8229 Christiana Avenue in
an M3 Industry district.
Motion: J. Burman Second: Franklin
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Case 2024-04P
A motion was made to accept as amended and presented staff’s
recommendation to approve the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a
co-working office in a CX Core Mixed-Use district at 8014 Lincoln Avenue.
Motion: S. Berman Second: Minchella
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Case 2024-01P
A motion was made to accept as presented, approval of the petitioner’s request
for a limited-service restaurant for Soul Good Coffee at 4022 Main Street
resulting in a 15-parking space deficit, the amount by which the requirements for
the new use exceed the previous use.
Motion: J. Burman Second: S. Berman
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1
Case 2024-02P
A motion was made to accept as presented, approval of the petitioner’s request
for outdoor dining at Soul Good Coffee at 4022 Main Street.
Motion: Franklin Second: S. Berman
Ayes: 5
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Nays: 0
Abstain: 1
(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
The next meeting on April 18, 2024 has been cancelled due to lack of cases.
There will be a meeting on May 2, 2024.
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 8:07pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Bargamian
Administrative Assistant
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