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12957 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 21, 2015 Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Klein was not present. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Klein MOTION CARRIED * Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, December 7, 2015. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #15 -FY16 of December 21, 2015. Omnibus vote. * Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Appointments: Public Safety Commission: Howard Rosenburg Human Relations Commission: Swarupa Pahan B. Reappointments: Appearance Commission: Joel Bauer, Thomas DaMario and MaryJane Klein Human Relations Commission: John Escobar C. Resignations: Commission on Family Services: Paula Gremley and Jay Goldman Public Safety Commission: Merrill Silverman Omnibus vote. Presentations and Reports. A. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Presentation by Michael Malatt of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Mr. Michael Malatt, representing Baker Tilly made a CAFR report reporting giving an overview of the audit process, summary of the reports issued, and comments from Baker Tilly as to their findings. He answered questions from the Board. Mayor Van Dusen introduced Swarupa Pahan as a new member of the Human Relations Commission and thanked her for serving. Report of the Village Manager. * A. 2016 MFT Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways. Resolution 15-12-R-1313 Motion to approve a 2016 MFT Resolution in the amount of $1,039,400.00 for maintenance of streets and highways. Omnibus vote. * B. 2016 Maintenance Contract of Traffic Signals & Street Lighting – H&H Electric, Franklin Park, Illinois - $36,735.60. Motion to award a contract to H&H Electric, Franklin Park, Illinois in the amount of $36,735.60 for 2016 maintenance contract of traffic signals and street lighting. Omnibus vote. * C. Promotion of Kathleen Furgala to Fire Captain. Omnibus vote 12958 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 21, 2015 Page Two D. Request for Executive Session. Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager for an Executive Session pursuant to Section 2, Paragraphs C.5 and C.6 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act at the conclusion of the regular meeting and to adjourn therefrom. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Klein MOTION CARRIED Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: *A. Ordinance 15-12-F-4191 Motion to adopt an ordinance providing for the levying and assessment of taxes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2015 and ending April 30, 2016 in the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 15-12-F-4192 Motion to adopt an ordinance reducing the tax levy of the Village of Skokie for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2015 and ending April 30, 2016 in the amount of $4,805,425.30. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *C. Ordinance 15-12-Z-4193 Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a parcel of property between Kenton Avenue and Knox Avenue and a parcel at the northeast end of Kenton Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in an H1 Hospital district. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *D. Ordinance 15-12-Z-4194 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow a drive-through facility at a bank at 9353 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois in a B3 Business district and relief from Chapter 82, Section 82-28(b)(1) of the Skokie Village Code (2015-34P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING: E. Resolution 15-12-R-1314 Motion to adopt a resolution urging the Illinois General Assembly to adopt licensing procedures for firearms dealers. This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Mr. Mark Walsh, Campaign Manager for the Illinois Council Against Gun Violence spoke in favor of the Resolution. Trustee Roberts read a prepared statement regarding gun shops and gun control. These residents spoke on the proposed Resolution. Denyse Stoneback, President for Safer Society, Patricia Gadau, Gail Schechter, 9033B Keating, Garrett Evans, Chicago, Laura Williams, 8135 Lockwood, Elliott Fineman, National Gun Victims Action Council, Professor at Northwestern University, Leanne Ellis, Judy Levi, Northwestern University and Eileen Wiviott, 8242 Keeler. Mayor Van Dusen spoke about what possibilities the Village can participate in. Elaine Tyler, 8301 Trumbull spoke about problems with her landlord. Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Klein MOTION CARRIED  12959 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 21, 2015 Page Three F. An ordinance granting an extension to a previously approved site plan approval for a mixed- use planned development at 8101-8107 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed- Use district (2015-1P). This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the January 4, 2016 agenda for second reading and adoption. 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #1. Planner/CDBG Administrator Carrie Haberstich conducted the Public Hearing. Public hearings for the 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will be conducted at the Village Board meetings on December 21, 2015, and January 4 and February 1, 2016. Public hearings are mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations to receive public input and determine the Village of Skokie's funding request. A subsequent public hearing in March will also be necessary to approve the Annual Action Plan that serves as our formal application for funding. The upcoming fiscal year will be the 42nd consecutive year of CDBG funding, during which the Village has benefited from over $20.5 million in total grant allocations. Carrie presented an overview of the CDBG program, provided an update of the current program year’s project and activities, and answered questions from the Board. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Citizen Comments. None Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Klein 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 9:38 p.m. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, and Gray-Keeler. Also present were Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, Corporation Counsel Lorge and Economic Coordinator Thompson. The meeting ended at 9:52 p.m. 12960 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, December 21, 2015 Page Four