Board of Trustees

12873 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 Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray- Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Bromberg was absent. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg MOTION CARRIED * Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, January 5, 2014. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #17-FY15 of January 20, 2015. Omnibus vote. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. A. Presentation: Public Works Department Reaccreditation presented by Jennifer Barlas, President of the Chicago Metro Chapter of APWA. Mayor Van Dusen accepted the Plaque and recognized Public Works Director Max Slankard and the Public Works Staff on their hard work. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by the Board of Fire and Police Ralph Egloff Name Old Position New Position Kevin Curtin New Hire Firefighter Jeffrey Leslie New Hire Firefighter Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new firefighters who introduced their family and friends. Report of the Village Manager. A. Village of Skokie Green Alley Program – Schroeder & Schroeder, Skokie, Illinois – $545,888.50. Motion to award a contract to Schroeder & Schroeder, Skokie, Illinois in the amount of $545,888.50 for the Village of Skokie Green Alley Program. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Roberts Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg MOTION CARRIED Resolution 15-1-R-1281 Motion to approve an MFT Resolution for the improvement by municipality under the Illinois Highway Code pertaining to the Village of Skokie Green Alley Program. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Roberts Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg MOTION CARRIED 12874 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Page Two B. Authorization to Execute IMET Tolling Agreement. Motion to request authorization to execute the Tolling Agreement subject to final agreement by the parties and review by the Corporation Counsel. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg MOTION CARRIED C. Congregate Living. The Corporation Counsel’s office and the Community Development Department have been reviewing the Village’s current Zoning Chapter regulations regarding congregate living facilities. Based on this review, the definition and regulations have been determined to be in substantial compliance with the State requirements and provide proper regulation to such facilities. The next step is for staff recommendations to be presented to the Plan Commission as a study case. There is no action required by the Village Board at this time. * D. Purchase of Proprietary Water Meters – Water Resources, Incorporated, Elgin, Illinois – $91,330.00. Motion to award a contract to Water Resources, Incorporated, Elgin, Illinois-in the amount of $91,330.00 for purchase of proprietary water meters. Omnibus vote. Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: *A Resolution 15-1-R-1282 Motion to approve a Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., for construction engineering services for the rehabilitation of Gabion Pond. This item is on the consent agenda for approval. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 15-1-Z-4115 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the zoning map with regard to the property located at 9555 Kilbourn Avenue and 4443 Golf Road, Skokie, Illinois from a B1 Service Commercial district to a B2 Commercial district (2014-27P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *C. Ordinance 15-1-Z-4116 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the zoning map with regard to the property located at 4441 Golf Road, Skokie, Illinois from an R1 Single-Family district to a B2 Commercial district (2014- 28P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *D. Ordinance 15-1-Z-4117 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and operate a limited service restaurant with a drive-through at 4445 Golf Road, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district (2014-29P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING: E. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property located at 4925 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the February 2, 2015 agenda for second reading and adoption.  12875 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Page Three F. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property located at 4913 and 4915 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the February 2, 2015 agenda for second reading and adoption. G. Request for Executive Session. Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager for an Executive Session pursuant with Paragraph 2.C.11 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Roberts Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg MOTION CARRIED Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2014-24P – Site Plan Approval: 9421 Tripp Avenue Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for a 6-bedbroom congregate living facility at 9421 Tripp Avenue in an R1 Single-Family district be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2014-30P – Special Use Permit: 3325-3327 Howard Street Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for automobile rental at 3325-3327 Howard Street in an M3 Industry be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg MOTION CARRIED Citizen Comments. None Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Bromberg MOTION CARRIED __________________________ Pramod Shah, Village Clerk Approved: ______________________ Mayor George Van Dusen 12876 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Page Four Closed Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:40 p.m. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein and Gray-Keeler. Also present were Village Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, Corporation Counsel Lorge, Assistant Corporation Mueller, Risk Manager Prottsman and Jim McCarthy. The meeting ended at 8:55 p.m.