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13099 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, July 17, 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 with exception of Item 8#E. 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, June 19, 2017. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #5-FY18 of July 17, 2017. Omnibus vote. Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Proclamation Skokie Garden Club Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation expressing appreciation to the Garden Club for gardening expertise and many ways volunteer efforts that have benefited beautification projects in the community. He introduced the Village Foresters Liz Zimmerman, Cathy Stevens, Skokie Garden Club President Carol Machalinski and all the members of the Club. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Village Clerk Pramod Shah: Name Old Position New Position Paul Weinman Commander Police Deputy Chief Richard Wolfer Sergeant Commander William Endre Fire Lieutenant Fire Captain B. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Helene Levine of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Name Old Position New Position Charles Demes Firefighter Fire Lieutenant Anthony Scianna Firefighter Fire Lieutenant Colan Eigenbrod New Hire Police Officer Wilfredo Ocasio New Hire Firefighter Michael Adams New Hire Firefighter Christian Platt New Hire Firefighter Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the New Police Deputy Chief, Commander, Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenants, Police Officer, and Firefighters. They introduced their families and friends. * C. Appointment Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Nicole Potthast Omnibus vote. * D. Reappointment Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: David Jones as Chair Omnibus vote. 13100 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday July 17, 2017 Page Two E. Resignation Economic Development Commission: Randy Miles Owner of Village Inn, Randy Miles spoke about his resignation on the Economic Development Commission and his thoughts on the Minimum Wage and Sick Leave Ordinance. Presentations and Reports. A. The 2017 Skokie Community Health Plan: A Five-year Strategy for a Healthier Skokie – Presentation by Catherine A. Counard, MD, MPH, Director of Health and A. Michael Drachler, MD, Chair, Skokie Board of Health Director of Health Dr. Counard and Dr. Drachler, Board of Health Chair gave an overview of the 5 year Plan. The plan establishes the five-year community health goals and is the culmination of two years of effort that involved an extensive community engagement process. The plan was approved by the Board of Health during a special joint session with the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN).She introduced Habib Abbasi, Zia Usman and Jessica Jones Thorne. Report of the Village Manager. A. Water Rate Adjustment for FY2018. Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval for FY 2018 with an 8.48% increase for a Water Rate adjustment. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED *B. Skokie Backlot Bash. Resolution 17-7-R-1363 Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Skokie, the Skokie Park District and the Youth Foundation. Omnibus vote. *C. Traffic Signal Modernization at Dempster Street and Bronx Avenue – Home Towne Electric, Inc., Lake Village, Illinois - $339,665.04. Motion to award a contract to Home Towne Electric, Inc., Lake Village, Illinois in the amount of $339,665.04 for traffic signal modernization at Dempster Street and Bronx Avenue. Omnibus vote. *D.Carol Street Improvements – Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Illinois - $70,059. Motion to award a contract to Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Illinois in the amount of $70,059 for Carol Street improvements. Omnibus vote. *E. FY2018 Police Patrol and Administrative Vehicles – Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois – $161,146. Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois in the amount of $161,146 for FY2018 Police patrol and administrative vehicles. Omnibus vote. *F. HP Infrastructure Maintenance Contract – HP Support Warehouse, Lake Success, New York - $29,400. Motion to award a contract to HP Support Warehouse, Lake Success, New York in the amount of $29,400 for HP infrastructure maintenance contract. Omnibus vote. Report of the Corporation Counsel *A. Ordinance 17-7-Z-4306 Motion to approve an ordinance providing for the repeal of certain inactive ordinances granting special use permit and site plan approvals at multiple locations within the Village of Skokie. This  13101 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday, July 17, 2017 Page Three item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 17-7-Z-4307 Motion to approve an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow seasonal outdoor sales of garden and plant materials at 9449 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district (2017-16P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *C. Ordinance 17-7-7-Z-4308 Motion to approve an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow seasonal outdoor sales of produce at 9449 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district (2017-17P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *D. Ordinance 17-7-7-Z-4309 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor storage of shopping carts at 9449 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois in a B3 Business district (2017-18P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING E. 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 agenda for first reading and will be on the August 7, 2017 agenda for second reading and adoption. F. An ordinance providing and making an appropriation for the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, for the general corporate purposes, for the Skokie Public Library, for the Firefighters’ Pension Fund, for the Police Pension Fund, for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, for the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, for the Community Development Block Grant Fund, for the Economic Development Fund, for the Water Revenue Fund, for the Capital Project Fund, for the Visitors Bureau Fund, for the Casualty and Self-Insurance Fund, for the Local Fuel Tax Fund, for the Wireless Alarm Fund, for the payment of principal and interest on general obligation debts, for the Science and Technology Tax Increment Financing Fund, for the West Dempster Tax Increment Financing Fund and for the Performing Arts Center Fund for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the August 7, 2017 agenda for second reading and adoption. Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2017-19P –Special Permit Use: 8401 Skokie Boulevard Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for an automotive repair facility at 8401 Skokie Boulevard in a B3 Business District be approve subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2017-21P – Zoning Map Amendment:5421 Howard St. Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to change the zoning district for 5421 Howard Street from M1 office assembly industry to M2 light industry be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED 13102 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday July 17 , 2017 Page Four C. Plan Commission Case 2017-22P – Street and Alley Vacations: Major Avenue and Perpendicular Alleys Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to vacate Major avenue north of Howard Street, the west 44.14 feet of the east-west alley between the 7600 blocks of Parkside Avenue and Major Avenue, and the east 123.92 feet of the east- west alley between the 7600 blocks of Major Avenue and vacated Mango Avenue in an M1 Office Assembly Industry district be approved subject to all conditions. 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 D. Plan Commission Case 2017-23P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5700 Howard Street Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to change the zoning district for 5700 Howard Street from M1 Office Assembly Industry to M2 Light Industry be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED E. Plan Commission Case 2017-24P – Special Use Permit: 5700 Howard Street Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor storage in conjunction with O’Brien Landscape at 5700 Howard Street in an M2 Light 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. Ron Abrams, 5141 Grove made comments about the Minimum Wage and Sick Leave Ordinance. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 9:26 p.m. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None MOTION CARRIED __________________________ Pramod Shah, Village Clerk Approved: ________________________________ Mayor George Van Dusen