Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · August 1, 2016
Minutes
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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, August 1, 2016
Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-
Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item D on the Manager’s report.
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
* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, July 18, 2016.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #6 of August 1, 2016.
Omnibus vote.
* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Appointments
Board of Health: Dr. Kyungran Shim
Beautification & Improvement Commission: George Hubchak
Omnibus vote
Presentations and Reports.
A. Presentation
Jenny Grossman, Chair of the Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission, presented a
detailed power point of the Village of Skokie Environmental Sustainability Plan. She answered
questions from the Board.
Mayor Van Dusen stated that the plan is dedicated to Mr. J. Patrick Hanley, Corporation
Counsel for the Village of Skokie during 2002-2012. Mr. Hanley was instrumental in developing
the “Skokie Environmental Policy”, adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2008.
Report of the Village Manager.
A. Cook County Class 6B Property Tax Incentive – 8026 Lawndale Avenue.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and their assessment that this project at 8026
Lawndale is an excellent candidate for a Class 6B classification. Mr. Sabah Shamoon, owner of
Angels Express Courier Service answered questions from the Board.
Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing this designation.
Resolution 16-8-R-1330
Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing this designation.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
B. Intergovernmental Agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago for East Howard Street Multi-Use Path.
Resolution 16-8-R-1331
Motion to approve a Resolution to authorize the Intergovernmental agreement with the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for East Howard Street Multi-Use
path.
Director of Engineering Erik Cook answered questions from the Board.
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
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C. Upgrade of Uncontrolled Intersections in Skokie.
Motion to install yield signs at several intersections; the installation of stop signs at two
intersections and the modification of stop sign direction at two intersections.
Omnibus vote.
D. Skokie Valley Trail – Dumpster Street to Golf Road Phase I Design Engineering Services –
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois - $110,771.82.
Motion to award a contract to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois in the
amount of $110,771.82 for Skokie Valley Trail.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
* E. 5” Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter/PCC Patching – Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Illinois
- $139,730.
Motion to award a contract to Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Illinois in the amount of
$139,730 for 5” sidewalk/curb & gutter/PCC Patching.
Omnibus vote.
* F. FY2017 Police Patrol and Administrative Vehicles – Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois
- $89,654.
Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois in the amount to $89,654
for FY2017 Police patrol and administrative vehicles.
Omnibus vote.
* G. FY2017 Fire Department Administrative Vehicle – Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois -
$29,782.
Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois in the amount of $29,782
for FY 2017 Fire Department administrative vehicle.
Omnibus vote.
* H. Purchase of Two (2) Compact Cars – Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois - $31,658.
Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois in the amount of $31,658
for purchase of two compact cars.
Omnibus vote.
* I. FY2017 Street and Alley Division Dump Truck – Rush Truck Center, Chicago, Illinois –
$133,050.
Motion to award a contract to Rush Truck Center, Chicago, Illinois for FY2017 street and alley
division dump truck.
Omnibus vote.
* J. FY2017 Water Division Dump Truck Replacement – Rush Truck Center, Chicago, Illinois –
$122,755.
Motion to award a contract to Rush Truck Center, Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $122,755
for FY2017 Water Division dump truck replacement.
Omnibus vote.
* K. Annual Maintenance Contract for Cisco Network Infrastructure – CDWG, Inc., Chicago,
Illinois - $46,842.84.
Motion to award a contract of CDWG, Inc. Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $46,842.84 for
annual maintenance contract for Cisco network infrastructure.
Omnibus vote.
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Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 16-8-C-4239
Motion to approve an ordinance granting relief from Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-10 of the
Skokie Village Code pertaining to the temporary sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor on
the public right of way and municipal property. This item is on the consent agenda for second
reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Ordinance 16-8-Z-4240
Motion to approve an ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property
located at 4904 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois in a B3 Business district. This item is on the
consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*C. Ordinance16-8-C-4241
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Articles II, III, IV and VII, of the Skokie
Village Code pertaining to Demonstration Projects (2015-51P). This item is on the consent
agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
FIRST READING:
D. Request for Executive Session in accordance with Paragraph 2(c)(1) of the Illinois Open
Meetings Act pertaining to personnel matters.
Motion to approve the request for an Executive Session in accordance with Paragraph 2(c)(1) of
the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to personnel matters at the end of the regular Board
Meeting and to adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Citizen Comments.
Melita Georgevich, 5418 Main St. and Alice Askharia, 5412 Main St. spoke about sewer
problems and flooding in the street.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:37 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
__________________________
Pramod Shah, Village Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor George Van Dusen
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Closed Session
An Executive Session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:40 p.m., Those present
were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Village Manager Lockerby, Corporation Counsel Lorge,
Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-Keeler. The meeting ended at 9:40
p.m.