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12661 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, October 15, 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, Shah, Lorge, Bromberg and Mayor Van Dusen. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item C on the Manager’s report. Trustee Lorge stated that he wishes to recuse himself from voting on Item A under the Corporation Counsel’s report. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge, Bromberg and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED * Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held October 1, 2012. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #11-FY13 of October 15, 2012. Omnibus vote. *Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Proclamations: Make A Difference Day – October 27, 2012 COPD Awareness Month – November 2012 Illinois Affordable Housing Month – November 2012 Omnibus vote. Recognition, Presentations and Awards. A. Presentation: Introduction by Skokie Director of Health Dr. Catherine Counard. Lee Francis, MD,MPH-President and CEO made a Power Point introduction to Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center. He answered questions from the Board. Iliana Mora, MUPP – Vice President of Strategy and Business Operations of Erie Family Health Center. * Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Appointments: Board of Health (Two-Year Term): Dr. Larry Nolan Williams, Jr. DDS Commission on Family Services (Three-Year Term): Victor Escobar; Heather O’Donnell Consumer Affairs Commission (Two-Year Term): Estelle Greenberg Fine Arts Commission (Two-Year Term): Liya Wang Omnibus vote. Mayor Van Dusen introduced Jeff Burman as Chairman of the Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission. Report of the Village Manager. A. Oakton Street (Skokie Boulevard to Lowell Avenue) Streetscape Improvement Project Resolution 12-10-R-1198 Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing Mayor and Board to execute the Oakton Street (Skokie Boulevard to Lowell Avenue) Streetscape Improvement Project. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Shah Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge, Bromberg and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED 1 12662 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, October 15, 2012 Page Two B. Interior/Exterior Rehab Program Grant for 4907 Oakton Street – Café Hanah. Motion of Board approval of interior and exterior rehab improvement grants estimated at $94,125, and not to exceed $100,000 for the 4907 Oakton Street retail space for Café Hanah. Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge, Bromberg and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED C. Monument Signs for CTA Oakton Street Station – Chicago Sign Group LLC., Vernon Hills, IL - $114,808. Motion to award a contract to Chicago Sign Group LLC, Vernon Hills, IL in the amount of $114,808 for the monument signs for CTA Oakton Street Station. Director of Marketing, Ann Tennes answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge, Bromberg and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED *D. Bid Report – Fueling Station Security Fencing and Gates – Continental Construction Co., Evanston, IL - $29,000. Motion to award a contract to Continental Construction Co., in the amount of $29,000 for fueling station security fencing and gates. Omnibus vote. *E. Bid Report – Tree Removal Services – Trees “R” Us, Inc., Wauconda, IL - $75,000. Motion to award a contract to Trees “R” Us, Inc., Wauconda, IL in the amount of $75,000 for tree removal services. Omnibus vote. F. Request for Executive Session. Motion to approve the Village Manager’s request for an Executive Session pursuant to Section 2, paragraph C.6 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act regarding land deposition and the end of the regular meeting and to adjourn therefrom Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge, Bromberg and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: *A. Ordinance 12-10-F-3945 Motion to adopt an ordinance establishing the compensation of Michael M. Lorge as Corporation Counsel for the Village of Skokie. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 12-10-C-3946 Motion to adopt n ordinance amending Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-33, and Article III, Sections 22-61 and 22-63, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to the International Building Code and International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. Trustee Lorge recused himself. 2  12663 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, October 15, 2012 Page Three FIRST READING C. An ordinance repealing special use permit Ordinance Number 93-1-Z-2341 at 7887 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in the CX Core Mixed-Use district (92-15P). This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the November 5, 2012 agenda for second reading and adoption. Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2012-35P – Special Use Permit: 5230 Dempster – Red Mango Outdoor Dining Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit to operate an outdoor dining area as an associated use to a limited service restaurant-without drive-through-at 5230 Dempster street be approve subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge, Bromberg and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2012-38P – Special Use Permit: 8120 Lawndale - Joey’s Movers and Trucking, Inc. Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for truck and freight transportation services at 8120 Lawndale be approved subject to all conditions Moved: Trustee Shah Seconded: Trustee Lorge Joseph Brooks, representing his father answered questions from the Board. Motion to postpone this case to a date uncertain. Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge, Bromberg and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED C. Plan Commission Case 2012-43P – Special Use Permit: 9355 Skokie Boulevard – Holiday Inn Express Hotel Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit to expand and renovate an existing hotel at 9355 Skokie Boulevard be approved subject to all conditions. Mark Zettl, executive vice-president and COO from Ultima Hospitality answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge, Bromberg and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED Citizen Comments. Trustee Lorge thanked the Mayor and Board for the years he served as Trustee and stated that it has been an honor to be of service to the Skokie residents. Mayor Van Dusen introduced Heather O’Donnell as a member of the Commission on Family Services. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at. 9:10 p.m. Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED 3 12664 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, October 15, 2012 Page Four __________________________ Marlene Williams, Village Clerk . Approved: ______________________ George Van Dusen, Mayor Closed Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:16 P.M. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Williams, Trustees Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg , Shah and Lorge. Also present were Village Manager Rigoni, Assistant Manager Lockerby, Corporation Counsel Mueller and Economic Development Coordinator Thompson. The meeting ended at 9:46 p.m. 4