Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · May 15, 2017
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, May 15, 2017
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.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
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, May 1, 2017.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #1-FY18 of May 15, 2017.
Omnibus vote.
Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamations
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2017
Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation proclaiming the month of May as “Maternal
Mental Health Awareness Month” in the Village of Skokie and encourage all to promote
awareness about Perinatal depression and related mood disorders as a means to improve
the maternal and infant mental health in the Village of Skokie.
Stacey Porter accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Community on Family Services.
Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. Awards
Block Party of the Year Award
Chairman Wil Evans and Karen Sherman from the Human Relations Commission
presented the Block Party Award for 9400-9500 Drake Avenue. Wendy and Ray
Carmichael accepted the award for the Block.
* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Appointments
Ethics Commission: Rabbi Leonard Matanky and Pastor Daniel Morris as
Commissioners and Jonathan Minkus as Chair
B. Resignation
Fine Arts Commission: Carolyn Stein
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Village Manager.
A. Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program: 4451-4453 Oakton Street.
Motion to approve a grant not to exceed $25,472 for the 4451-4453 Oakton Street property.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
*B. 2017 Crack Sealing Services – Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Des Plaines, Illinois –
$40,000.
Motion to award a contract to Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Des Plaines, IL in the amount of
$40,000 for 2017 crack sealing services.
Omnibus vote.
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*C. 2017 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract – Superior Road Striping,
Melrose Park, Illinois.
Motion to award a contract to Superior Road Striping, Melrose Park, IL for 2017 thermoplastic
pacement marking maintenance contract.
Omnibus vote.
*D.2017 Sewer Lining Program – Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC, Bridgeview, Illinois –
$115,438.12.
Motion to award a contract to Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC, Bridgeview, Illinois in the amount of
$115,438.12 for 2017 sewer lining program.
Omnibus vote.
*E. Fire Engine Refurbishing – Painting and Body Work – Kards Vehicle Services, Inc., Elgin,
Illinois - $130,196.
Motion to award a contract to Kards Vehicle Services, Inc., Elgin, Illinois in the amount of
$130,196 for Fire Engine refurbishing-painting and body work.
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 17-5-C-4285
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 46, Article V, Section 46-161 of the Skokie
Village Code pertaining to permit fees for work in the public right of way. This item is on the
consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Ordinance 17-5-Z-4286
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit for the expansion of an existing
veterinary service at 5335 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a B2 Business district, and relief
from Chapter 118, Sections 118-212(c)(1)b.3, 118-212(i)(10) and 118-233(e) of the Skokie
Village Code (2017-10P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*C. Ordinance 17-5-Z-4287
An ordinance amending the zoning map with regard to a portion of the property located at 5050-
5100 Madison Street, Skokie, Illinois from a B1 Service Commercial district to an R2 Single-
Family district (2017-05P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*D. Ordinance 17-5-Z-4288
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the zoning map with regard to a portion of the property
located at 5050-5100 Madison Street, Skokie, Illinois from an R4 Multifamily Housing district to
an R2 Single-Family district (2017-06P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading
and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*E. Ordinance 17-5-Z-4289
Motion to adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of Washington Street between Main Street and
Madison Street and a portion of right of way at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Laramie
Avenue in an R2 Single-Family district (2017-07P). This item is on the consent agenda for
second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*F. Ordinance 17-5-Z-4290
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a plat of subdivision, with a dedication, for the property
located at 5050-5100 Madison Street, Skokie, Illinois, in an R2 Single-Family district (2017-
08P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
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*G. Ordinance 17-5-Z-4291
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting site plan approval for a 7-lot planned development at
5050-5100 Madison Street, Skokie, Illinois, in an R2 Single-Family district, and 8330 Niles
Center Road, Skokie, Illinois, in an R4 Multifamily Housing district (2017-09P). This item is on
the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
FIRST READING:
H. An ordinance amending Chapter 78 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to peddlers and
solicitors. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the June 5, 2017 agenda for
second reading and adoption.
I. Executive Session
Motion to approve the Corporation Counsel’s 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 at the end of the regular meeting and to adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
New Business.
A. Plan Commission Case 2017-01M – Request by KS Land, LLC, KF
Skokie, LLC and Jetco Properties, Inc., a Delaware corporation at 9401-9463 Skokie
Boulevard for an amendment to Site Plan Approval Ordinance 16-4-Z-4222 through the
modified review procedure to allow relief for oversized ground signs.
Motion to approve the request of the Site Plan Approval by KS Land, LLC, KF Skokie,
LLC and Jetco Properties, Inc for an amendment through the modified review procedure
to allow relief for oversized ground signs at 9401-9463 Skokie Boulevard subject to all
conditions.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
B. Plan Commission Case 2017-02M – Request by Main Auto Service,
Inc./Main Auto Import at 8356-8358 Skokie Boulevard for an amendment to Special Use
Permit Ordinance 04-7-Z-3287 through the modified review procedure to allow the
reconfiguration of the parking and vehicle display.
Motion to approve the request by Main Auto Service Inc./Main Auto Import at 8356
Skokie Boulevard for an amendment to Special Use Permit 04-7-Z-3287 through the
modified review procedure to allow the reconfiguration of the parking and vehicle display
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
C. Plan Commission Case 2017-03M – Request by Floral Avenue, LLC for an
amendment to Site Plan Approval Ordinance 14-9-Z-4094 that was amended by 15-12-Z-
4189, through the modified review procedure for the residential planned development at
8063-8115 Floral Avenue, 8126-8160 Floral Avenue and 5135-5145 Cleveland Street.
Motion to approve the request by Floral Avenue LLC for an amendment to Site Plan
Approval Ordinance 14-9-Z-4094 that was amended by 15-12-Z-4189, through the
modified review procedure for the residential plan development at 8063-8115 Floral,
8126-8160 Floral and 5135-5145 Cleveland St subject to all conditions.
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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
Plan Commission.
Community Development Director Peyer answered questions from the Board.
A. Plan Commission Case 2016-42P – Subdivision: 5543-5559 Howard
Street, 7426 Linder Avenue and 7500 Linder Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to grant the subdivision at 5543-5559,
Howard, 7426 Linder, and 7500 Linder Avenue subject to all conditions.
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
B. Plan Commission Case 2016-43P – Site Plan Approval: 5549-5559
Howard Street, 7426 Linder Avenue and 7500 Linder Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan
approval for a 3-lot planned development that includes 3 buildings and surface parking in
an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
Citizen Comments. None
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:46 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
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Pramod Shah, Village Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor George Van Dusen
Closed Session
A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:50 p.m. Those present were
Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-
Keeler. Also present were Village Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, Corporation
Counsel Lorge, and Public Works Director Slankard. The meeting ended at 9:34 p.m.