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13184 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 Tuesday May 22, 2018 Pledge of Allegiance led by Brownie Troop 42163 from Jane Stenson School. The Mayor called the meeting to order. The Deputy 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 Ulrich 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 7, 2018. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #1-FY19 of May 22, 2018. Omnibus vote. *Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Proclamation National Gun Violence Awareness Day – June 1, 2018 Omnibus vote. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. A. Recognition Amelia “Emi” Dobek – Generation Beyond Contest Winner Emi Dobek won the Generation Beyond Contest in Washington D.C. The contest, sponsored by Discovery Education & Lockheed Martin Aerospace Corporation chose her project for its innovation and creativity. Director of Enrichment, Andrea Smeeton from East Prairie was present. B. Awards Block Party of the Year Awards presented by Karen Lise Sherman, Commissioner, Human Relations Commission and Beth Lindley, Village of Skokie Human Services Director Block Party Awards were awarded to North Kolmar Ave (from Madison to Main), Morse Avenue, (from Leclaire to Laramie), Lowell Avenue (from Birchwood to Howard) Drake Avenue (from 9409 to 9560 Drake) * Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Reappointment Board of Health: Dr. A. Michael Drachler as Chair B. Resignation Consumer Affairs Commission: Judy Wolf Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. *A.Catch Basin & Inlet Cleaning - United Septic, Inc., Bristol, Illinois - $62,000. Motion to award a contract to United Septic, Inc., Bristol, Illinois in the amount of $62,000 for Catch Basin & Inlet cleaning. Omnibus vote. 13185 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Tuesday May 22, 2018 Page Two *B. 2018 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Maintenance – Superior Road Striping, Melrose Park, Illinois - $100,000. Motion to award a contract to Superior Road Striping, Melrose Park, Illinois in the amount of $100,000 for 2018 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Maintenance. Omnibus vote. *C. 2018 Crack Sealing Services – Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Des Plaines, Illinois – $40,000. Omnibus vote. Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT *A. Ordinance 18-5-C-4377 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article III, Section 14-61, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to amusement machines. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *B. Ordinance 18-5-Z-4378 Motion to adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of Lyons Street, between LeClaire Avenue and Lawler Avenue, in an R2 Single-Family district (2018-02P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *C. Ordinance 18-5-C-4379 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article III, Section 118-184(a) of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to building height in the NX Neighborhood Mixed- Use district (2018-03P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. *D. Ordinance 18-5-C-4380 Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 90, Article I, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to streets, sidewalks and other public places within the Village of Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING E. Resolution 18-5-R-1392 Motion to adopt a resolution approving a plat of subdivision for the property located at 5033 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district. This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval. 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 New Business. A. Case 2018-02M – A request by the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center at 9603 Woods Drive for an amendment to Site Plan Approval Ordinance 16-4-Z- 4220 through the Modified Review Procedure to allow modifications to the site and landscape plans and for sign relief. Motion to approve the request by the Illinois Holocaust Musem & Education Center at 9603 Woods Drive for an amendment to Site Plan Approval Ordinance 16-4-Z- 4220 through the Modified Review Procedure to allow modifications to the site and landscape plans and for sign relief. Attorney Howard Swibel for the Holocaust Museum & Education Center answered questions from the Board.  13186 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Tuesday May 22, 2018 Page Three Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2017-52P – Zoning Map Amendment: 9200 Skokie Boulevard Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to change the zoning district for 9200 Skokie from B1 Service Commercial to B3 Business be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2017-53P – Subdivision: 9200 Skokie Boulevard Motion to concur with the Plan Commission’s request to resubdivide 14 existing lots into 1 new lot at 9200 Skokie Blvd. with a 5.00 foot-wide right-of-way dedication along Gross Point Road subject to all conditions. 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 C. Plan Commission Case 2017-54P – Site Plan Approval: 9208 Skokie Boulevard Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for a 1-lot planned development at 9208 Skokie Blvd in a B3 Business zoning district be approved subject to all conditions. Michael Goldman, Vice President and General Counsel of Waterway answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED D. Plan Commission Case 2017-55P – Special Use Permit: 9208 Skokie Boulevard –Automotive Fuel Station Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to grant the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for an automotive fuel station in B3 Business district at 9208 Skokie Boulevard be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Ulrich 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 2017-57P – Special Use Permit: 9208 Skokie Boulevard – Car Wash Motion to concur with the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a car wash in a B3 Business district at 920 Skokie Boulevard be approved subject to all conditions. 13187 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Tuesday May 22, 2018 Page Four 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 F. Plan Commission Case 2018-08P – Special Use Permit: 7855 Gross Point Road Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitoner’s request for a special use permit for automobile rental at 7855 Gross Point Rd Unit G5 be approved subject to all conditions. 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 Citizen Comments. Niles Township Trustee Bonnie Ognisanti 5328 Arcadia and Stephanie Geisler, 5230 Suffield Terrace, spoke about banning use of plastic bags. Rebecca Abraham, 7906 Lowell spoke about banning all single use plastics. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker 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