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12673 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, December 3, 2012 Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School. The Mayor called the meeting to order. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustee Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, and Mayor Van Dusen. . Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Trustee Shah Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED * Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held November 19, 2012. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #14-FY13 of December 3, 2012. Omnibus vote. Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Resolution: Honoring Robert J. Nowak for over 28 years of service. Resolution 12-12-R-1201 Motion to approve a Resolution recognizing Robert Nowak as a faithful employee for his years of service for the Village of Skokie. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Nowak complemented the Village Staff and Board members and stated that it has been an honor to work for the Village of Skokie. *B. Proclamation: District 30 – Toastmasters Day – December 1, 2012 Omnibus vote. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Appointment: New Trustee: Karen Gray-Keeler Mayor Van Dusen read a statement reviewing Karen Gray-Keeler’s professional background. Motion to appoint Karen Gray-Keeler as a new Trustee in the Village of Skokie. Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED The Clerk gave the oath of office to Karen Gray-Keeler. Trustee Gray-Keeler introduced her family and friends and thanked the Board for the opportunity to service the Village. *B. Appointment: Human Relations Commission (Three-Year Term): John Escobar Omnibus vote. 1 12674 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 3, 2012 Page Two *C. Reappointment: Beautification and Improvement Commission (Two-Year Term): Janette Enwia Report of the Village Manager. A. Presentation Regarding 2013 Downtown Skokie Improvement Plan. Public Works Director Slankard and Marketing Director Tennes gave a detailed Power Point presentation regarding 2013 Downtown Skokie Improvement plan. They answered questions from the Board. Robert Katzman, Magazine Museum, 4906 Oakton spoke about the proposed plan. Motion to accept the proposed 2013 Downtown Skokie Improvement Plan. Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Shah Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Gray Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Van Dusen thanked Ann Tennes, Max Slankard and the Committee for their hard work. *B. Fire Department Turnout Gear – Air One Equipment Inc., South Elgin, IL - $36,380. Motion to award a contract to Air One Equipment Inc., South Elgin, IL in the amount of $36,380 for Fire Department Turnout Gear. Omnibus vote. * C. Bid Report – Walk-In Step Vans – Trans Chicago Truck Group, Elmhurst, IL - $138,210. Motion to award a contract to Trans ChicagoTruck Group, Elmhurst, IL in the amount of $138,210 for a Walk-In-Step Van. Omnibus vote. Report of the Corporation Counsel. *A. Ordinance 12-12-Z-3955 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and operate a child day care at 5129 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illiinois, in a B3 Business district (2012-44P0. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING B. Resolution 12-12-R-1202 Motion to adopt a resolution regarding the addition of a provision for loss and costs to the tax levy of the Village of Skokie for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2012 and ending April 30, 2013. This item is on the agenda for first reading and adoption. Finance Director Robert Nowak presented the Tax Levy for the Village of Skokie. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED C. An ordinance providing for the levying and assessment of taxes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2012 and ending April 30, 2013 in the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the December 17, 2012 agenda for second reading and adoption. 2  12675 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 3, 2012 Page Three D. An ordinance reducing the tax levy of the Village of Skokie for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2012 and ending April 30, 2013 in the amount of $6,007,730.76. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the December 17, 2012 agenda for second reading and adoption. E. An ordinance amending Chapters 10 and 46 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to the retail sale and regulation of alcoholic liquor in the Village of Skokie. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the December 17, 2012 agenda for second reading and adoption. F. Executive Session Motion to approve the request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation. Moved: Trustee Shah Seconded: Trustee Perille Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Shah Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED Citizen Comments. Joel Byron, 4440-4442 Oakton spoke about the escalating Cook County Taxes on his property. Mayor Van Dusen and Trustee Roberts spoke about the Skokie Community Fund and urged residents to donate to the worthy cause. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg,Shah, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED __________________________ Marlene Williams, Village Clerk . Approved: ______________________ George Van Dusen, Mayor Executive Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:26 p.m. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Williams and Trustees Sutker, Roberts, Perille, Shah, Gray-Keeler and Bromberg. Also present were Village Manager Rigoni, Assistant Village Manager Lockerby, Corporation Counsel Lorge, Assistant Corporation Counsel Mueller and Risk Manager Prottsman. The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. 3  12676 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 3, 2012 Page Four 4