Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · April 16, 2012
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 8
p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012
Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Marlene Williams.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustee Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg,
Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Shah
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held April 2, 2012.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #23-FY12 of April 16, 2012.
Omnibus vote.
*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamations:
Skokie Volunteer Week – April 15-21, 2012
Administrative Professionals Week – April 22-28, 2012
Arbor Day – April 27, 2012
Dystonia Awareness Week – May 5-13, 2012
Cultural Awareness Month – May 2012
Osteoporosis Month – May 2012
Omnibus vote.
Recognition, Presentations and Awards.
A. Presentation: Public Health Partners in Excellence Awards
Dr. Counard recognized two entities Skokie Park District and Adopt-A-Pet Inc. as
Public Health Partners in Excellence Awards.
President of the Skokie Park District, Mike Reed and Executive Director Mark
Schneiderman accepted the award .
Environmental Health Supervisor Bruce Jones presented an award to Vice President
Beverly Pines of Adopt-A-Pet Inc.
Mayor Van Dusen thanked the Board of Health ,Dr. Counard and Bruce Jones.
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of the following personnel by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner
Beryl Rabinowitz.
Name Old Position New Position
Timothy Witkus New Hire Firefighter
Mitchell Dehm New Hire Firefighter
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new firefighters who introduced their family and friends.
*B. Reappointment:
Public Safety Commission (Two-Year Term): Carol R. Arkin
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Village Manager.
A. Bid Report – Oakton Station Waiting Area Lot – Schroeder & Schroeder Inc., Skokie, IL -
$386,189.10.
Motion to award a contract to Schroeder & Schroeder Inc., Skokie, IL in the amount of
$386,189.10 for the Oakton Station Waiting Area Lot.
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Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
* B. Bid Report – Computer Equipment and Software Replacement – Dell Marketing, Round
Rock, TX - $435,177.92 & the Purchase of 75, Microsoft Office 2010 Licenses – CDW
Government, Vernon Hills, IL - $24,822.75.
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 12-4-C-3894
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 106, Section 106-110(d), of the Skokie
Village Code establishing the Zone 6 Residential Permit Parking Area and providing for
restrictive parking in Zone 6. This item is on the agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Ordinance 12-4-C-3895
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Sections 118-5, 118-94, and 118-141, of
the Skokie Village Code pertaining to automatic teller machines and outside uses (2012-2P).
This item is on the agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
Plan Commission Cases 2012-4P-2012-10P
Vice Chair Larry Stasica gave a summary of all 7 cases and background of the proposed
Touhy Market Place Planned Development.
Mayor Van Dusen stated that in the absence of all objections, all 7 Plan Commission cases
would be considered and discussed together. There were no objections.
Steven Elrod from Holland & Knight and Peter Eisenberg representing Clark St. Development
gave a brief presentation on the proposed planned development and answered questions from
the Board
Architect Michael Fitzgerald from OKW and traffic consultant Luay Aboona from KLOA also
answered questions from the Board.
Attorney Ted Tim representing WalMart also spoke about the proposed planned development.
Motion to amend case 2012-6P to delete recommended condition #9 requiring $50,000
for future intersection improvements on Howard St. due to the petitioner’s traffic study
indicating increased site traffic north of the site.
Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Perille, Roberts.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Motion to amend Case 2012 10P to revise recommended condition #5 to allow for
temporary seasonal garden and plant material outdoor sales from March to October.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Perille
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
A. Plan Commission Case 2012-4P – Zoning Map Amendment (M3 Industry to B2
Commercial)
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Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend the
zoning map to change the zoning of 3600-3650 and 3710-3714 Touhy, 3649 Chase
Avenue and 7229 & 7254 St. Louis Avenue from M3 Industry to B2 Commercial be
granted subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
B. Plan Commission Case 2012-5P – Subdivision
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a
subdivision of 3600-3650 and 3710-3714 Touhy Avenue, 3649 Chase Avenue and 7254
St. Louis Avenue into 5 lots be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Shah Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
C. Plan Commission Case 2012-6P – Planned Development: 3530-3714 Touhy
Avenue, except 3700 Touhy Avenue
Motion to concur with Plan Commission’s recommendation as amended that the
petitioner’s request for site plan approval for a planned development at 3530-3714
Touhy, except 3700 Touhy Avenue and the number, location and sizes of site signage
subject to the approval of the Appearance Commission in a B2 Commercial district be
approved subject to all conditions which deletes condition #9 (the $50,000 contribution
for future intersection improvement)
Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Shah
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
D. Plan Commission Case 2012-7P – Special Use Permit: 3636 Touhy Avenue
(Drive-through facility)
Motion to concur with Plan Commission’s recommendation that the petitioner’s request
for a special use permit to operate 4-lane drive-through facility at 3636 Touhy be
approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
E. Plan Commission Case 2012-8P – Special Use Permit: 3654 Touhy Avenue
(Drive-through facility)
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special
use permit for a 3-lane drive-through facility at 3654 Touhy Avenue be approved subject
to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
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F. Plan Commission Case 2012-9P – Special Use Permit: 3626 Touhy Avenue
(Liquor Sales)
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special
use permit for packaged beer, wine, and liquor sales at 3626 Touhy Avenue be approved
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
G. Plan Commission Case 2012-10P – Special Use Permit: 3626 Touhy Avenue
(Seasonal garden and plant sales)
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to grant the special use permit as amended
for temporary seasonal garden and plant material sales (from March-October ) and
special use permit for outside vending machines at 3636 Touhy Avenue be approved
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Citizen Comments.
Trustee Sutker mentioned 2 Town Hall Meetings
Raising Teens Town Hall Meeting, April 17th 2012, 7 p.m. at Niles North High School., New
Health Care Law, April 30th, 7 p.m. Skokie Public Library.
Trustee Roberts mentioned a Multi-Unit Renter Building Program April 18th, 7:30 p.m. 7300
Niles Center Rd.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Marlene Williams, Village Clerk
Approved:
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George Van Dusen, Mayor
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