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12941 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, November 2, 2015 Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Roberts was not present. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED * Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, October 19, 2015. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #12 -FY16 of November 2, 2015. Omnibus vote. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. A. Honorary Presentation: Mr. Michael Latala presented his artwork entitled, “Courage.” Mayor Van Dusen thanked him for the beautiful painting and thanked him for his services. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Village Clerk Pramod Shah swore in of Robert Reichert as Deputy Fire Chief for the Village of Skokie. Mayor Van Dusen congratulated Deputy Fire Chief Reichert who introduced his family and friends. * B. Resignation: Plan Commission: Angeles Carandang Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. A. 8300 Block of Christiana Avenue Conversion to One-Way North. Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation to convert 8300 block of Christiana to a one-way street going north. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED Report of the Corporation Counsel. FIRST READING: A. An ordinance of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Tax Increment Downtown Science + Technology Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project for the TIF District Redevelopment Project Area. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the November 16, 2015 consent agenda for second reading and adoption. B. An ordinance of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, amending the Downtown Science + Technology District Redevelopment Project Area pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the November 16, 2015 consent agenda for second reading and adoption. 12946 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, November 2, 2015 Page Two C. An ordinance of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, confirming tax increment allocation financing for the Downtown Science + Technology TIF District Redevelopment Project Area. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the November 16, 2015 consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Katie Gudgel, 5155 Brown spoke about the TIF amendments. D. An ordinance authorizing the Corporation Counsel to institute Eminent Domain proceedings for the acquisition of a partial tract of property representing approximately two thousand and ninety one (2,091) square feet of the real estate located at 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois for public right of way or other municipal purposes. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the November 16, 2015 consent agenda for second reading and adoption. E. 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. Motion to approve the request for an Executive Session of the Corporation Counsel at the end of the regular Board Meeting in accordance with paragraph 2C.11 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation and to adjourn therefrom. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED New Business. A. Plan Commission Case 2014-17P – Modified Review: 8063-8115 Floral Avenue, 8126-8160 Floral Avenue and 5135-5145 Cleveland Street Motion to concur with the Corporation Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman and Community Development Director to amend the Site Plan Ordinance through the modified review for 8063-8115 Floral Avenue, 8126-8160 Floral and 5135-5145 Cleveland subject to all conditions. Katie Gudgel, 5155 Brown St. about concerns about the Planned Development. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2015-30P – Subdivision: 9333 Skokie Boulevard Motion to approve the request of the petitioner for a subdivision of 2 lots into 3 lots along with a right-of-way dedication along Emerson Street in a B3 Business be approved subject to all conditions. Mark Gershon, attorney from Polsinelli answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2015-31P – Site Plan Approval: 9333-9361 Skokie Boulevard Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for a 3-lot planned development in a B3 Business zoning district that includes 3 buildings, 2 drive-through facilities, shared driveways, surface parking, and storm water detention, be approved subject to all conditions.  12947 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, November 2, 2015 Page Three Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED C. Plan Commission Case 2015-32P – Special Use Permit: 9341 Skokie Boulevard Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use Permit to operate a limited service restaurant with a 2-lane drive-through facility at 9341 Skokie Boulevard be approve subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED D. Plan Commission Case 2015-33P – Special Use Permit: 9349 Skokie Boulevard Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a limited automotive repair facility at 9349 Skokie Boulevard in a B3 Business zoning district be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED __________________________ Pramod Shah, Village Clerk Approved: ______________________ Mayor George Van Dusen Closed Session A Closed session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:45 p.m.. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-Keeler, Also present were Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, Corporation Counsel Lorge , Assistant Corporation Counsel McCarthy and Risk Manager Prottsman.. The meeting ended at 9:00 p.m. 12948 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, November 2, 2015 Page Four