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12717 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, June 3, 2013 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 Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A Resident requested that Item #F be removed. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED *Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held May 20, 2013 Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #26-FY13 and Voucher List #2-FY14 of June 3, 2013. Omnibus vote. *Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Proclamations: National Flag Day – June 14, 2013 Omnibus vote. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. A. Award: Chairman Andrea Siegel of the Skokie Fine Arts Commission presented the 2013 Artistic Excellence awards to Kevin Luthardt, Individual Recipient, and Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra, Group Recipient Kevin Luthardt received the Individual award and Alan Heatherington, Music Director for Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra accepted the award. He introduced Michael Paulkin, General Manager for the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. Both recipients expressed honor and extraordinary pleasure to have received the award. Chairman Siegel thanked the members of the Fine Arts Commission for their hard work and dedication. Mayor Van Dusen also thanked the Fine Arts Commission. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Reappointment: Police Pension Board (Two-Year Term): Dan Ryan B. Resignations: Board of Health: Dr. Daniel Vicencio Plan Commission: Karen Gary-Keeler Zoning Board of Appeals: Michael Halliburton; Ralph Klein & Ilonka M. Ulrich Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. A. Public Hearing for Renewal of the RCN Franchise Agreement. Assistant to the Village Manager Peter Vadopalas conducted a public hearing and made a brief presentation for renewal of the RCN franchise agreement. He introduced Officials from RCN and answered questions from the Board. Resolution 13-6-R-1215 Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Village Manager execution of a franchise agreement with RCN. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED 1 12718 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, June 3, 2013 Page Two B. West Dempster TIF Commercial Renovation Program: 5121-29 Dempster Street. Motion to approve a grant not to exceed $140,000 for the 5121-29 Dempster Street property. Economic Development Coordinator Tom Thompson answered questions from the Board. Barry Benveniste, owner of “Creative Paths Learning Center” answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED * C. 2013 Crack Sealing Services – Denler, Inc., Mokena, IL $35,000. Motion to award a contract to Denler, Inc., Mokena, IL in the amount of $35,000 for 2013 Crack Sealing Services. Omnibus vote. * D. Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment. Motion to approve the request of the Public Works Director authorization to sell at auction certain surplus vehicles and equipment. Omnibus vote. * E. Gas Fueled Fire Simulator for Fire Department Drill Tower – FIREBLAST 451 Inc. - $161,442. Motion to award a contract to FIREBLAST 451 Inc., for the purchase of a gas fueled fire simulator for the Fire Department Drill Tower. Omnibus vote. F. Proposal for Comprehensive Analysis of Police Services – ICMA Center for Public Safety Management - $58,000. Motion to award a contract to ICMA Center for Public Safety Management in the amount of $58,000 for proposal for comprehensive analysis of Police Services. Village Manager Rigoni commented on the Mobile Police Sub-Station. He spoke about the manpower study, a consultant review is not necessary for the vehicle, and the viewpoint of the Director of the ICMA Center for Public Safety Management. Motion to approve the proposal for comprehensive analysis of Police Services, ICMA Center for Public Safety Management for $58,000. Seymour Schwartz, 9528 Springfield congratulated the Village on the study. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED G. Request for Executive Session. Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager for an Executive Session pursuant to Section2, Paragraph C.6 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings act pertaining to land deposition and the end of the regular meeting and to adjourn therefrom. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED 2  12719 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, June 3, 2013 Page Three Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: *A. Ordinance 13-6-Z-3981 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the zoning map with regard to the property located at 5150 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois from a B1 Service Commercial district to a B2 Commercial district (2013-5P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 13-6-Z-3982 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor dining at 5150 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district, relief from Chapter 118, Sections 118-85(e)(1)b, 118-141(b)(5)a and 118-212(j)(1) of the Skokie Village Code and the repeal of Village Ordinance Number 02-7-Z-3109 (2013-6P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. Plan Commission. Chairman Paul Luke presented the Plan Commission Cases. A. Plan Commission Case 2013-7P – Subdivision: 9599 Skokie Boulevard Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a subdivision at 9599 Skokie Boulevard into 2 lots be approved subject to all conditions. Lot 1 would be a proposed Citibank walk-in facility and Lot 2 would contain the existing Double-Tree and Jameson’s Charhouse restaurant as well as Citibank’s 2 drive-through lanes for ATM service. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2013-8P – Site Plan Approval: 9501-9599 Skokie Boulevard and 4709 & 4711 Golf Road Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for modification of an existing site plan approval for a planned development in a B4 Regional Shopping district to allow for the construction of an additional 3,567 ft. building, 2 drive-up ATM’s and an expansion of the east-side parking lot at 9501-9599 Skokie Blvd, 4709-4799 Golf Rd in an B4 Regional Shopping district be approved subject to all conditions. Community Development Director Peyer answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED C. Plan Commission Case 2013-9P – Special Use Permit: 4749 Golf Road Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request a for a special use permit to operate two drive-through ATM’s in a B4 Regional Shopping district be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED . 3 12720 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, June 3, 2013 Page Four Citizen Comments. None Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg , Klein,, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED __________________________ Pramod C. Shah, Village Clerk Approved: ______________________ George Van Dusen, Mayor Closed Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:08 p.m. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Gray-Keeler. Also present were Village Manager Rigoni, Assistant Manager Lockerby, Corporation Counsel Lorge, Economic Development Coordinator Thompson and Economic Development Specialist Murphy. The meeting ended at 9:40 p.m. 4 . 5