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13214 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 September 17, 2018 Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #968 from Skokie School District 68 The Mayor called the meeting to order. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Roberts was not present. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts MOTION CARRIED * Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #9-FY19 of September 17, 2018. Omnibus vote. *Proclamations and Resolutions. A. Proclamation Filipino American History Month – October 2018 Omnibus vote. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Helene Levine of the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners: Name Old Position New Position Joseph Diaz New Hire Police Officer Kevin Hartmann New Hire Police Officer Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Police Officers who introduced their family and friends. * B. Resignation Nina Black, Board of Health Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. A. Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Incentive – 7701-7707 North Austin Avenue. Resolution 18-9-R-1401 Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and their assessment that 7701-7707 Austin is an excellent candidate for a Class 6b classification. Leslie Murphy, Economic Development Specialist answered questions from the Board. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED *B. Red Light Camera Enforcement Program – Contract Renewal. Resolution 18-9-R-1402 Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation to renew the contract with SafeSpeed for the Red Light Camera Enforcement Program. Omnibus vote. 13215 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday September 17, 2018 Page Two *C. 5” Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter/PCC Patching/New Sidewalk – Suburban Concrete, Mundelein, Illinois - $213,075. Motion to award a contract to Suburban Concrete, Mundelein, IL in the amount of $213,075 for Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter/PPC Patching/New Sidewalk Omnibus vote. *D. Truck Scale Upgrades – Proprietary Mettler-Toledo Truck Scale, Columbus, Ohio – $22,387.25. Motion to award a contract to Proprietary Mettler-Toledo Truck Scale, Columbus, OH in the amount of $22,387.25 for Truck Scale Upgrades. Omnibus vote. *E. Annual Service Renewal for Microsoft Exchange 365 – Planet Technologies, Germantown, Maryland - $23,576.40. Motion to award a contract to Planet Technologies, Germantown, Maryland in the amount of $23,576.40 Omnibus vote. Report of the Corporation Counsel. *A. Ordinance 18-9-F-4413 Motion to adopt an ordinance establishing the compensation of the Village Manager, Deputy Village Clerk, Corporation Counsel and Assistant Corporation Counsels of the Village of Skokie. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. Omnibus vote. FIRST READING B. Resolution 18-9-R-1403 Motion to adopt a resolution approving a plat of subdivision for the property located at 5130 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in an R2 Single-Family district. This item is on the agenda for first reading and approval. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED C. Executive Session Motion to approve the request of the Corporation Counsel 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. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2018-22P – Site Plan Approval: 5255 Main Street and 5248 Washington. Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner request for site plan approval for a “public and executive functions” building at 5255 Main Street and a “community food services” building in an NX Neighborhood mixed-Use zoning district be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED  13216 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday September 17, 2018 Page Three B. Plan Commission Case 2018-24P – Chapter Amendment: Microbreweries, microdistilleries and micro-wineries Economic Development Director Peter Peyer answered questions from the Board. Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to amend Chapter 118 of the Skokie Village Code to create a new use, microbreweries, mcrodistilleries, and micro-wineries with specific use and parking requirements subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED Citizen Comments. Louis Schultz, resident of Kenneth & Emerson, a letter from a 93 year old widower, Cheryl Manilow 9406 Kedvale, Marvin Weiner, and Michelle Zimmerman, 4036 Emerson all spoke about concerns with the ongoing construction in their neighborhood and the problems that have occurred. Anthony Vargas, 7600 block of Park & Frontage Road spoke about flooding issues when it rains in his area. Adjournment. Motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: Roberts. MOTION CARRIED Closed Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:07 p.m. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-Keeler. Also present were Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, Corporation Counsel Lorge, Assistant Corporation Counsel McCarthy, and Risk Manager Prottsman. The meeting ended at 9:20 p.m. 13217 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday September 17, 2018 Page Four