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12751 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 7, 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 with the exception of Item I on the Manager’s report. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Ulrich 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 September 16, 2013 Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List Voucher List #10-FY14 of October 7, 2013. Omnibus vote. *Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Proclamations: Gandhi Jayanti Peace Day – October 2, 2013 Fire Prevention Week – October 7-13, 2013 B’Nai B’rith Day – October 13, 2013 Omnibus vote. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner Ralph Egloff: Name Old Position New Position Joevani Torres New Hire Police Officer Gregory Zurawski New Hire Police Officer Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Police Officers who introduced their family and friends. B. Appointment: Human Relations Commission: Mayor introduced Willard S. Evans, Jr., CEO Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, as Chair (term expires 11/7/14) . He gave background information and thanked him for serving. Mayor Van Dusen introduced George Mitchell of the Plan Commission and Maureen Murphy Director of Human Services. Motion to approve the appointment of Willard S. Evans, Jr. as Chairman of the Human Relations Commission. 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. Resignation: Telecommunications Advisory Commission: Eric Biljetina Omnibus vote. 1 12752 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, October 7, 2013 Page Two Report of the Village Manager. A. Backflow Inspection Program. Motion to concur with Staffs recommendation to request Board approval for a permit fee of $50.00 for inspecting new installation of a backflow prevention device. The Village has partnered with Backflow Solutions, Inc. (BSI) to begin developing and administering the program. Katie Gudgel, 5155 Brown, had questions regarding the program. Community Development Director Peyer addressed her concerns. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED B. Interior Rehabilitation Grant for 4904 Oakton Street. Motion to concur with staff to grant the request for an interior grant for a restaurant at 4904 Oakton Street for a maximum grant of $50,000. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED C. South Crawford Avenue Roadway Improvement Project. The Village has been working with Cook County to improve Crawford Avenue, a Cook County roadway. A Cook County Bid Letting is planned for October 30, 2013. Resolution 13-10-R-1225 Motion to approve the First Amendment to Storm Sewer Reimbursement Agreement with Cook County of the Howard Street outfall Storm Sewer project. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED Resolution 13-10-R-1226 Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Skokie and Cook County. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED D. West Section of Old Orchard Road Improvement Project: Reimbursement Agreement with County of Cook. Resolution 13-10-R-1227 Motion to approve the reimbursement Resolution for the Village of Skokie with Cook County for a cost of $37,388 for the West Section of Old Orchard Road Improvement Project. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED 2  12753 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, October 7, 2013 Page Three E. Implementation of 25 MPH Speed Limit on Lincoln Avenue (Linder Avenue to Galitz Street). Motion to approve the request of the Mayor and Board to authorize the Corporation Counsel to draft the necessary speed limit ordinance of 25 MPH Speed Limit of Lincoln Avenue (Linder Avenue to Galitz) Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED * F. Establishment of 2-Way Stop Signs at the Intersections of Madison Street/Harding Avenue And Madison Street/Springfield Avenue. Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Director of Engineering and request the Mayor and Board authorize the Corporation Counsel to draft the necessary ordinance. Omnibus vote * G. Purchase of Two Compact Cars, One Pick-Up Truck with Plow and One Mini Van – Currie Motors, Frankfort, IL - $80,413. Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Frankfort, IL in the amount of $80,413 for purchase of two compact cars, one pick-up truck with plow and one minivan. Omnibus vote. * H. Proprietary Purchase of ECG Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer – Zoll Medical Corporation, Chelmsford, MA - $27,978.30 Motion to award a contract to Zoll Medical Corporation, Chelmsford, MA in the amount of $27,978.30 for proprietary purchase of ECG Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer.. Omnibus vote. I. Bid Report – Downtown Skokie Landscaping Improvement Program – Alliance Contractors, Inc., Woodstock, IL - $437,043.15. Max Slankard, Public Work Director and Erik Cook from Engineering gave a brief update on improvements throughout the Village. Motion to award a contract to Alliance Contractors, Inc., Woodstock, IL in the amount of $437,043.15 for Downtown Skokie Landscaping Improvement Program. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED *J. Rectangular and Square Pots for Downtown Skokie – Tournesol Siteworks, LLC, Hayward, CA –$44,702.50. Motion to award a contract to Tournesol Siteworks, LLC, Hayward, CA in the amount of $44,702.50 for rectangular and square pots for Downtown Skokie Omnibus vote. * K. Bid Report – Night Vision Equipment for Skokie Police Department – Lawmen’s & Shooter’s Supply, Vero Beach, FL - $41,608.80. Motion to award a contract to Lawmen’s & Shooter’s Supply, Vero Beach, FL in the amount of $41,608.80 for night vision equipment for Skokie Police Department. Omnibus vote. 3 12754 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, October 7, 2013 Page Four Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: *A. Ordinance 13-10-F-4009 Motion to adopt an ordinance establishing the compensation of the Village Manager, Deputy Village Clerk, Corporation Counsel and Assistant Corporation Counsels of the Village of Skokie. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 13-10-C-4010 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to the powers and duties of the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals and various issues. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING: C. Resolution 13-10-R-1228 Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Bond Record-keeping Policy for the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. This item is on the agenda for first reading and adoption. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED Unfinished Business. A. Executive Session Motion to approve the request of the Mayor for an executive session in accordance with Section 2, Paragraph C.1 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act, a closed session is requested and to adjourn therefrom. 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 Plan Commission. None Citizen Comment. Reini Hanna, 7809 Kolmar read a prepared statement concerning safety issues in the Village of Skokie. A resident on the 9400 Lowell, 9200 Church, Marc Sierra, 9523 Terminal Ave., Kathy McKay, 9200 Niles Center Rd., Bonnie Fey, 4520 Grove, and Ellen Skylar all spoke about safety. Mayor Van Dusen mentioned a “Man Power Study” that is going to take place and “The Home and Family Safety Fair” at Oakton Community College on Sunday October 13, 2013. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 9:28 p.m. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg , Klein,, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED 4  12755 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, October 7, 2013 Page Five __________________________ Pramod C. Shah, Village Clerk Approved: ______________________ George Van Dusen, Mayor Executive Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Gray- Keeler. Also present were Corporation Counsel Lorge and Heidi Voorhees. The meeting ended at 11:15 p.m. . 5 12756 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, October 7, 2013 Page Six 6