Board of Trustees Meetings
Regular MeetingNiles, IL · June 13, 2017
Agenda
MAYOR VILLAGE MANAGER
Andrew Przybylo Steven C. Vinezeano
TRUSTEES VILLAGE CLERK
George D. Alpogianis Marlene J. Victorine
John C. Jekot
Joe LoVerde Phone: (847) 588-8000
Danette O'Donovan Matyas Fax: (847) 588-8051
Denise M. McCreery www.vniles.com
Dean Strzelecki 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
June 13, 2017
6:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The floor is open for public comments on agenda items only. Please step up to the microphone, state your
name and city, and make your comment. You will be allotted three minutes. Please make sure you sign in at the
reception desk.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 1 Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 Amusements and Entertainments, Article IV Trustee Strzelecki
Regulations for Licensees Operating Video Gaming, Sec. 10-83 Number of
Video Gaming Licensed Establishments to the Niles Code of Ordinances
Item 2 Ordinance Adding Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages, Article I In General, Sec. 6-1 President Przybylo
Definitions, Article II License, Sec. 6-34 Classification and Fees, Sec. 6-38
Number and Appendix D Fee Schedule to the Niles Code of Ordinances
Item 3 Board Approval - Employee Separation Agreement Trustee
Strzelecki/President
Przybylo
Item 4 Board Approval - Employee Separation Agreement Trustee
Strzelecki/President
Przybylo
Item 5 Appointment of Fire Chief President Przybylo
Item 6 Appointment of Police Chief President Przybylo
Item 7 Resolution Initiating the Submission of a Public Question for the March 20, President Przybylo
2018 General Primary Election Ballot Regarding Encouraging Economic
Development
Item 8 Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy Trustee Strzelecki
for the March 20, 2018 General Primary Election Ballot Regarding
Modernizing the Emergency Operations Center
Item 9 Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy President Przybylo
for the March 20, 2018 General Primary Election Ballot Regarding Senior
Affordable Multi-Resident Housing Developments
Item 10 Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy President Przybylo
for the November 6, 2018 General Election Ballot Regarding the Creation of a
Multi-Purpose Community Center
Item 11 Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy President Przybylo
for the November 6, 2018 General Election Ballot Regarding the Enhancement
of Local School Districts Ratings
Item 12 Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy President Przybylo
for the November 6, 2018 General Election Ballot Regarding the
Modernization of the Niles Historical Society and Cultural Center
PUBLIC COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)
ADJOURNMENT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 Amusements and Entertainments, Article IV Regulations for Licensees
Operating Video Gaming, Sec. 10-83 Number of Video Gaming Licensed Establishments to the Niles Code
of Ordinances
Meeting Date 6/13/2017 Item Number 1
Requested by President Przybylo Action Requested ORDINANCE
Prepared by Legal Department Assigned to: Trustee Strzelecki
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
Ordinance Ordinance
MOTION
I move for Board approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 10 Amusements and Entertainments, Article,
Regulations for Licensees Operating Video Gaming, Sec. 10-83 Number of video gaming licensed establishments
to the Niles Code of Ordinances.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
This ordinance allows for additional video gaming licenses for liquor license holders with 33 maximum
licenses allowed; this is an increase for the previously allowed amount of 16.
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds?
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
ORDINANCE 2017 -
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 AMUSEMENTS AND
ENTERTAINMENTS, ARTICLE IV REGULATIONS FOR LICENSEES
OPERATING VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS, SEC. 10-83 NUMBER OF
VIDEO GAMING LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS TO THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF NILES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the President and the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Niles, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1: Chapter 10 Amusements and Entertainments, Article, Regulations for
Licensees Operating Video Gaming, Sec. 10-83 Number of video gaming licensed
establishments to the Niles Code of Ordinances shall be amended as follows:
CHAPTER 10 AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS
* * *
ARTICLE IV REGULATIONS FOR LICENSEES OPERATING VIDEO
GAMING TERMINALS
* * *
Sec. 10-83 Number of video gaming licensed establishments.
Maximum number of 1633 licensed establishments is allowed subject to subsection
(e) herein. The distribution of these licenses is outlined below:
(a) Not more than 1225 existing liquor license establishments may obtain video
gaming licenses only if named license holder was in existence for a minimum of
18 months and in good stead with the Local Liquor Commissioner.
(b) Not more than two four (24) new video gaming café business owners may
obtain video gaming licenses only if the owners locate in a retail strip center or
shopping center, that at the time of the execution of their lease of space, is
experiencing a vacancy rate of greater than thirty percent (30%) (i.e. gross
leasable space available for rent, unoccupied or not producing rent for the owner)
and who have applied for and received a liquor license.
(c) Not more than one two (12) existing business owner who may or may not now
hold a liquor license, may obtain video gaming licenses only if said business
owners have owned or leased property in the Village of Niles for five (5) or more
years and whose business has declined over the past three (3) years and who have
applied for and received a liquor license.
Ordinance 2017-
(d) Not more than one two (12) fraternal or veterans' organization may obtain
video gaming licenses only if named license holders have operated within the
Village of Niles for at least five (5) years and who have applied for and received
a liquor license.
(e) In the event that one (1) or more liquor license holders obtains a video gaming
license and elects to install less than the maximum of five (5) machines, then, in
that event, the Public Safety Committee shall have the authority, upon advice and
consent of the Alcohol Tobacco and Gaming Commissioner, to allow additional
liquor license holders in the Village to apply for and obtain a video gaming
license. Notwithstanding this provision, in no event shall the Public Safety
Committee allow more than a maximum five (5) additional video gaming licenses
to be issued and in no event shall the total number of video gaming machines
exceed the total number of machines authorized in subsections (a) through (d)
herein.
SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
SECTION 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
SECTION 4: That any section or provision of this ordinance that is construed to be
invalid or void shall not affect the remaining sections or provisions which shall remain in full
force and effect thereafter.
PASSED: This 13th day of June, 2017
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED by me this 13th day of June, 2017.
__________________________________
President of the Village of Niles
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED AND FILED in my office this 13th day of June, 2017, and published in pamphlet
form as provided by law in the Village of Niles, Illinois.
___________________________________
Village Clerk
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Ordinance Adding Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages, Article I In General, Sec. 6-1 Definitions, Article II
License, Sec. 6-34 Classification and Fees, Sec. 6-38 Number and Appendix D Fee Schedule to the Niles
Code of Ordinances
Meeting Date 6/13/2017 Item Number 2
Requested by Liquor Commissioner Action Requested ORDINANCE
Prepared by Liquor Commissioner Assigned to: President Przybylo
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
Ordinance Ordinance
Backup Material * Supplemental Information
Department Memo * Memorandum
MOTION
I move to approve an Ordinance adding Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages, Article I In General, Sec. 6-1 Definitions,
Article II License, Sec. 6-34 Classification and fees, Sec. 6-38 Number and Appendix D Fee Schedule to the Niles
Code of Ordinances.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
This ordinance creates a Class P liquor license which allows for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages, for
consumption only, where the primary and principal use is Billiard Parlor/Pool Halls.
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds? No
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
ORDINANCE 2017 -
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES, SEC. 6-1 DEFINITIONS,
SEC. 6-34 CLASSIFICATION AND FEES, SEC. 6-38
NUMBER AND APPENDIX D FEE SCHEDULE
TO THE NILES CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, the Village of Niles (“Village”) is a home rule unit of government
as provided by the provisions of Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution of
1970; and
WHEREAS, as a home rule unit of government, the Village is expressly
empowered to perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs including,
but not limited to the power to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety,
morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Village’s Liquor Commission recommends that the Village
establish a billiard parlor and pool hall liquor license classification; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees agrees with the
recommendation of the Liquor Commission and finds that it is in the best interests of the
Village to establish a billiard parlor and pool hall liquor license classification as set forth
in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the President and the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Niles, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1: Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages, Sec. 6-1 Definitions, Sec. 6-34
Classification and Fees, Sec. 6-38 Number and Appendix D Fee Schedule to the Niles
Code of Ordinances shall be amended as follows:
CHAPTER 6 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
ARTICLE I IN GENERAL
Sec. 6-1. Definitions.
* * *
Billiard Parlor/Pool Hall means any business establishment devoted to the
playing of the game of billiards or pool.
* * *
Ordinance 2017-
ARTICLE II LICENSE
* * *
Sec. 6-34. Classification and fees.
Licenses required by this article shall and are hereby divided into six
seven classes:
* * *
(7) Class P. Billiard Parlor and Pool Hall Liquor License: A Billiard
Parlor and Pool Hall Class Liquor License shall authorize a licensee for
the retail sale of alcoholic liquor, for consumption on the specified
premises. Refer to Appendix D for fees. Regulations specific to a Class P
license are:
a. Class P liquor license allows the sale of alcoholic liquor. The
Liquor Commissioner at his/her discretion can change the selling
time for the sale of alcoholic liquor between the hours of 2:00 a.m.
and 4:00 a.m.
b. Class P licensees must have at least one BASSET certified
manager on premises whenever alcoholic liquor is available for
consumption.
c. Every employee of a Class P licensee who participates in the sale
of alcoholic beverages must be BASSET certified.
d. The service or pouring of alcoholic liquor shall be done by a
BASSETT trained licensed bartender and not the customer.
e. Refer to Appendix D Fee Schedule of the Niles Code of
Ordinances for the annual fee for a Class P license.
* * *
Sec. 6-38. Number.
No more than the maximum number of licenses set forth below shall be
issued for any class of licenses.
Class Maximum number of licenses which
may be issued
* * *
Class P, Billiard Parlor and Pool Hall 3
2
Ordinance 2017-
APPENDIX D
FEE SCHEDULE
Description Amount Section of
This Code
* * *
Chapter 6. Alcoholic Beverages
Article II. License
(a) Classification and Fees: 6-34
* * *
(9) Class P $1,400* 6-34
*4:00 a.m. liquor license is subject to an annual $1,725.00 liquor license fee
SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
SECTION 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
SECTION 4: That any section or provision of this ordinance that is construed to
be invalid or void shall not affect the remaining sections or provisions which shall remain
in full force and effect thereafter.
PASSED: This 13rd day of June, 2017
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED by me this 13rd day of June, 2017.
__________________________________
President of the Village of Niles
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED AND FILED in my office this 13rd day of June, 2017, and published in
pamphlet form as provided by law in the Village of Niles, Illinois.
___________________________________
Village Clerk
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Board Approval - Employee Separation Agreement
Meeting 6/13/2017 Item Number 3
Date
Action REQUEST FOR BOARD APPROVAL
Requested Steve Vinezeano, Village Manager
Requested
by
Prepared Katarzyna Thake, Assistant to the Village Assigned to: Trustee Strzelecki/President Przybylo
by Manager
MOTION
I move for Board approval of an employee separation agreement.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds?
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Board Approval - Employee Separation Agreement
Meeting 6/13/2017 Item Number 4
Date
Action REQUEST FOR BOARD APPROVAL
Requested Steve Vinezeano, Village Manager
Requested
by
Prepared Katarzyna Thake, Assistant to the Village Assigned to: Trustee Strzelecki/President Przybylo
by Manager
MOTION
I move for Board approval of an employee separation agreement.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds?
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Resolution Initiating the Submission of a Public Question for the March 20, 2018 General Primary Election
Ballot Regarding Encouraging Economic Development
Meeting Date 6/13/2017 Item Number 7
Requested by President Przybylo Action Requested RESOLUTION
Prepared by Legal Department Assigned to: President Przybylo
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
Resolution Resolution
MOTION
I move for Board approval of a resolution initiating the submission of a public question for the March 20, 2018
General Primary Election Ballot regarding encouraging economic development.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds? No
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
RESOLUTION 2017 -
RESOLUTION INITIATING THE SUBMISSION
OF A PUBLIC QUESTION FOR THE MARCH 20, 2018
GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT REGARDING
ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Niles hereby finds and determines that
it is in the best interest of the community to determine the level of public support for the
Village’s social, health and economic programs; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Village Board that the referendum provided for in
this Resolution shall be binding and self-executing, implemented by approval of the electors
without further action by the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Illinois Election Code provides for a referendum on
questions of public policy which have any legal effect;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Niles, as follows:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth.
SECTION 2: The following question shall appear on the ballot in all precincts within
the Village of Niles, of the March 20, 2018, General Primary Election:
YES
Shall the Village of Niles encourage economic development through valid
State of Illinois and Cook County economic development initiatives to
promote low property taxes?
NO
SECTION 3: The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to certify this Resolution, to
file it with the Cook County Clerk for inclusion on the ballot within the time provided by law,
Resolution 2017 -
and the Village Clerk and County Clerk are hereby directed to comply with Section 12-5 of the
Election Code.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED: This 13th day of June, 2017
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED by me this 13th day of June, 2017.
__________________________________
President of the Village of Niles
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED AND FILED in my office this 13th day of June, 2017, and published in pamphlet
form as provided by law in the Village of Niles, Illinois.
___________________________________
Village Clerk
2
BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy for the March 20, 2018
General Primary Election Ballot Regarding Modernizing the Emergency Operations Center
Meeting Date 6/13/2017 Item Number 8
Requested by President Przybylo Action Requested RESOLUTION
Prepared by Legal Department Assigned to: Trustee Strzelecki
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
Resolution Resolution
MOTION
I move for Board approval of the resolution initiating the submission of an advisory question of public policy for the
March 20, 2018 General Primary Election Ballot regarding modernizing the Emergency Operations Center.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds? No
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
RESOLUTION 2017 -
RESOLUTION INITIATING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
ADVISORY QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE
MARCH 20, 2018 GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT
REGARDING MODERNIZING EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Niles hereby finds and determines that
it is in the best interest of the community to determine the level of public support for the
Village’s social, health and economic programs; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Village Board that the referendum provided for in
this Resolution shall be advisory for approval or disapproval of the electors without further
action by the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Illinois Election Code provides for a referendum on
advisory questions of public policy;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Niles, as follows:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth.
SECTION 2: The following advisory question of public policy shall appear on the ballot
in all precincts within the Village of Niles, of the March 20, 2018, General Primary Election:
YES
Should the Village of Niles modernize the Emergency Operations Center?
NO
Resolution 2017 -
SECTION 3: The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to certify this Resolution, to
file it with the Cook County Clerk for inclusion on the ballot within the time provided by law,
and the Village Clerk and County Clerk are hereby directed to comply with Section 12-5 of the
Election Code.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED: This 13th day of June, 2017
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED by me this 13th day of June, 2017.
__________________________________
President of the Village of Niles
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED AND FILED in my office this 13th day of June, 2017, and published in pamphlet
form as provided by law in the Village of Niles, Illinois.
___________________________________
Village Clerk
2
BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy for the March 20, 2018
General Primary Election Ballot Regarding Senior Affordable Multi-Resident Housing Developments
Meeting Date 6/13/2017 Item Number 9
Requested by President Przybylo Action Requested RESOLUTION
Prepared by Legal Department Assigned to: President Przybylo
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
Resolution Resolution
MOTION
I move for Board approval of the resolution initiating the submission of an advisory question of public policy for the
March 20, 2018 General Primary Election Ballot regarding senior affordable multi-resident housing developments.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds? No
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
RESOLUTION 2017 -
RESOLUTION INITIATING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
ADVISORY QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE
MARCH 20, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
REGARDING SENIOR AFFORDABLE
MULTI-RESIDENT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Niles hereby finds and determines that
it is in the best interest of the community to determine the level of public support for the
Village’s social, health and economic programs; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Village Board that the referendum provided for in
this Resolution shall be advisory for approval or disapproval of the electors without further
action by the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Illinois Election Code provides for a referendum on
advisory questions of public policy;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Niles, as follows:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth.
SECTION 2: The following advisory question of public policy shall appear on the ballot
in all precincts within the Village of Niles, of the March 20, 2018, General Primary Election:
YES
Should the Village of Niles incentivize senior affordable multi-resident
housing developments?
NO
Resolution 2017 -
SECTION 3: The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to certify this Resolution, to
file it with the Cook County Clerk for inclusion on the ballot within the time provided by law,
and the Village Clerk and County Clerk are hereby directed to comply with Section 12-5 of the
Election Code.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED: This 13th day of June, 2017
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED by me this 13th day of June, 2017.
__________________________________
President of the Village of Niles
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED AND FILED in my office this 13th day of June, 2017, and published in pamphlet
form as provided by law in the Village of Niles, Illinois.
___________________________________
Village Clerk
2
BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy for the November 6, 2018
General Election Ballot Regarding the Creation of a Multi-Purpose Community Center
Meeting Date 6/13/2017 Item Number 10
Requested by President Przybylo Action Requested RESOLUTION
Prepared by Legal Department Assigned to: President Przybylo
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
Resolution Resolution
MOTION
I move for Board approval of a resolution initiating the submission of an advisory question of public policy for the
November 6, 2018 General Election Ballot regarding the creation of a multi-purpose community center.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds? No
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
RESOLUTION 2017 -
RESOLUTION INITIATING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
ADVISORY QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE
NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT REGARDING
THE CREATION OF A MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Niles hereby finds and determines that
it is in the best interest of the community to determine the level of public support for the
Village’s social, health and economic programs; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Village Board that the referendum provided for in
this Resolution shall be advisory for approval or disapproval of the electors without further
action by the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Illinois Election Code provides for a referendum on
advisory questions of public policy;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Niles, as follows:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth.
SECTION 2: The following advisory question of public policy shall appear on the ballot
in all precincts within the Village of Niles, of the November 6, 2018, General Election:
YES
Shall the Village of Niles seek to create a multi-purpose community center in
an existing Village of Niles facility?
NO
Resolution 2017 -
SECTION 3: The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to certify this Resolution, to
file it with the Cook County Clerk for inclusion on the ballot within the time provided by law,
and the Village Clerk and County Clerk are hereby directed to comply with Section 12-5 of the
Election Code.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED: This 13th day of June, 2017
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED by me this 13th day of June, 2017.
__________________________________
President of the Village of Niles
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED AND FILED in my office this 13th day of June, 2017, and published in pamphlet
form as provided by law in the Village of Niles, Illinois.
___________________________________
Village Clerk
2
BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy for the November 6, 2018
General Election Ballot Regarding the Enhancement of Local School Districts Ratings
Meeting Date 6/13/2017 Item Number 11
Requested by President Przybylo Action Requested RESOLUTION
Prepared by Legal Department Assigned to: President Przybylo
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
Resolution Resolution
MOTION
I move for Board approval of a resolution initiating the submission of an advisory question of public policy for the
November 6, 2018 General Election Ballot regarding the enhancement of local school districts ratings.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds? No
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
RESOLUTION 2017 -
RESOLUTION INITIATING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
ADVISORY QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE
NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT REGARDING
THE ENHANCEMENT OF LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS RATINGS
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Niles hereby finds and determines that
it is in the best interest of the community to determine the level of public support for the
Village’s social, health and economic programs; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Village Board that the referendum provided for in
this Resolution shall be advisory for approval or disapproval of the electors without further
action by the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Illinois Election Code provides for a referendum on
advisory questions of public policy;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Niles, as follows:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth.
SECTION 2: The following advisory question of public policy shall appear on the ballot
in all precincts within the Village of Niles, of the November 6, 2018, General Election:
YES
Shall the Village of Niles Community Development Department continue to
work with local school districts to enhance their ratings?
NO
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SECTION 3: The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to certify this Resolution, to
file it with the Cook County Clerk for inclusion on the ballot within the time provided by law,
and the Village Clerk and County Clerk are hereby directed to comply with Section 12-5 of the
Election Code.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED: This 13th day of June, 2017
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED by me this 13th day of June, 2017.
__________________________________
President of the Village of Niles
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED AND FILED in my office this 13th day of June, 2017, and published in pamphlet
form as provided by law in the Village of Niles, Illinois.
___________________________________
Village Clerk
2
BOARD AGENDA ITEM EXPLANATION FORM
Resolution Initiating the Submission of an Advisory Question of Public Policy for the November 6, 2018
General Election Ballot Regarding the Modernization of the Niles Historical Society and Cultural Center
Meeting Date 6/13/2017 Item Number 12
Requested by President Przybylo Action Requested RESOLUTION
Prepared by Legal Department Assigned to: President Przybylo
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
Resolution Resolution
MOTION
I move for Board approval of a resolution initiating the submission of an advisory question of public policy for the
November 6, 2018 General Election Ballot regarding the modernization of the Niles Historical Society and Cultural
Center.
REASON FOR REQUEST / BACKGROUND
Will this action involve an expenditure of funds? No
If yes, is this a budgeted item?
ORG# Total Amount for Approval
ACCT# Budget Amount
Variance
RESOLUTION 2017 -
RESOLUTION INITIATING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
ADVISORY QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR
THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
REGARDING THE MODERNIZATION OF THE NILES
HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND CULTURAL CENTER
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Niles hereby finds and determines that
it is in the best interest of the community to determine the level of public support for the
Village’s social, health and economic programs; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Village Board that the referendum provided for in
this Resolution shall be advisory for approval or disapproval of the electors without further
action by the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Illinois Election Code provides for a referendum on
advisory questions of public policy;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Niles, as follows:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth.
SECTION 2: The following advisory question of public policy shall appear on the ballot
in all precincts within the Village of Niles, of the November 6, 2018, General Election:
YES
Shall the Village of Niles modernize the Niles Historical Society and Cultural
Center located at 8970 N. Milwaukee?
NO
Resolution 2017 -
SECTION 3: The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to certify this Resolution, to
file it with the Cook County Clerk for inclusion on the ballot within the time provided by law,
and the Village Clerk and County Clerk are hereby directed to comply with Section 12-5 of the
Election Code.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED: This 13th day of June, 2017
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED by me this 13th day of June, 2017.
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President of the Village of Niles
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED AND FILED in my office this 13th day of June, 2017, and published in pamphlet
form as provided by law in the Village of Niles, Illinois.
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Village Clerk
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