Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · October 15, 2018
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 October 15, 2018
Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
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 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 Wednesday, October 3, 2018.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #11-FY19 of October 15, 2018.
Omnibus vote.
* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Appointments
Commission on Family Services: Rebecca Abraham
Fine Arts Commission: Jacqueline Moses
Human Relations Commission: James Specker
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Village Manager.
A. Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Incentive for 7415 St. Louis Avenue.
Resolution 18-10-R-1407
Motion to approve a Resolution stating that 7415 St. Louis Avenue is an excellent candidate for
a Class 6B classification.
Economic Development Becker introduced Andrew Davidson of MB Real Estate who answered
questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
*B. Bike Trail Connection Project Design Engineering Services.
Resolution 18-10-R-1408
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board to authorize a
contract in an amount not to exceed $35,908 to be awarded to Christopher B. Burke Engineering,
Ltd.
Omnibus vote.
*C. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (NSCPA) Fire Alarm Control Panel Upgrades
– Siemens Industry Building Technologies, Inc., Mount Prospect, Illinois - $40,550.
Motion to award a contract to Siemens Industry Building Technologies, Inc., Mount Prospect, IL
in the amount of $40,550.
Omnibus vote.
*D. Emergency Pump Repairs – The Flolo Corporation - $26,500.
Motion to award a contract to The Flolo Corporation in the amount of $26,500 for emergency
pump repairs.
Omnibus vote.
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*E. Proprietary Purchase of Fire Safety Gear – Air One Equipment, Inc., South Elgin, Illinois –
$30,500.
Motion to award a contract to Air One Equipment, Incl., South Elgin, IL in the amount of
$30,500 for proprietary purchase of Fire Safety Gear.
Omnibus vote.
F. Request for Executive Session.
Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager for an Executive Session pursuant to
Section 2, Paragraph C.6 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act at the end of the regular
meeting and to adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT
*A. Ordinance 18-10-Z-4415
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting site plan approval for the property located at 5255
Main Street and 5248 Washington Street, Skokie, Illinois in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-
Use district, and relief from Chapter 82, Section 82-27(d)(2), of the Skokie Village Code
and the repeal of Village Ordinance Number 99-11-Z-2852 (2018-22P). This item is on
the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Ordinance 18-10-Z-4416
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118 of the Skokie Village Code by
amending Sections 118-32, 118-218 and Appendix A Use Table, adding Section 118-96
and adding microbreweries, microdistilleries and micro-wineries as a use (2018-24P).
This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2018-25P – Zoning Map Amendment: 7701
Skokie Boulevard
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to change the
zoning district for 7701 Skokie Boulevard from R2 Single-Family to M2 Light Industry 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
Chris Rintz, development manager for Grandbrier Senior Living and Michele Sablack,
architect from Worn Jerbek Wiltse Architects, gave a short presentation and answered
questions from the Board.
B. Plan Commission Case 2018-26P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5300-5314
and 5328 Lincoln Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to change the
zoning district for 5300-5314 and 5328 Lincoln Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to
NX Neighborhood Mixed=Use be approve 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
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C. Plan Commission Case 2018-27P – Alley Vacation: Alley vacation
bounded by Lee Street, Lockwood Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and Gross Point Road
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to grant the alley vacation bounded by Lee
Street, Lockwood Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and 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
D. Plan Commission Case 2018-28P – Subdivision: 5300-5314 and 5328
Lincoln Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to resubdivide
5300-5314 and 5328 Lincoln Avenue be approved subject to all conditions.
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. Plan Commission Case 2018-29P – Site Plan Approval: Grandbrier Senior
Living
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan
approval for a 1-lot planned development at 5318 Lincoln with an FAR not to exceed 2.05
in a NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
F. Plan Commission Case 2018-31P – Special Use Permit: 5318 Lincoln
Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use
permit for an assisted-living facility at 5318 Lincoln Avenue in a NX Neighborhood
Mixed-Use district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
G. Plan Commission Case 2018-32P – Site Plan Approval: Cheder Lubavitch
School – 5201 Howard Street
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan
approval to construct an addition to a school building at 5201 Howard Street in an R2
Single-Family zoning district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
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Citizen Comments.
Raechel Alexander, 9342 Ewing spoke about traffic safety around Walker School 3601
Church St. Evanston. Ken Mantel, 57 Williamsburg also spoke about traffic safety. Mayor
and Board will work with the parents and school.
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
Closed Session
A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:55 p.m. Those present were
Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-
Keeler. Also present were Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wicha, Corporation Counsel
Lorge, and Economic Development Manager Becker. The meeting ended at 9:35 p.m.
Agenda
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2018 – 8:00 P.M.
AMENDED AGENDA
1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah.
2. Call meeting to order and roll call.
3. Approve Consent Agenda.
* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Wednesday, October 3, 2018.
* 5. Approve Voucher List #11-FY19 of October 15, 2018.
6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Appointments
Commission on Family Services: Rebecca Abraham
Fine Arts Commission: Jacqueline Moses
Human Relations Commission: James Specker
9. Presentations and Reports.
10. Report of the Village Manager.
A. Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Incentive for 7415 St. Louis Avenue.
* B. Bike Trail Connection Project Design Engineering Services.
* C. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (NSCPA) Fire Alarm Control Panel
Upgrades – Siemens Industry Building Technologies, Inc., Mount Prospect, Illinois -
$40,550.
* D. Emergency Pump Repairs – The Flolo Corporation - $26,500.
* E. Proprietary Purchase of Fire Safety Gear – Air One Equipment, Inc., South Elgin,
Illinois - $30,500.
F. Request for Executive Session.
11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT
* A. An ordinance granting site plan approval for the property located at 5255 Main Street
and 5248 Washington Street, Skokie, Illinois in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use
district, and relief from Chapter 82, Section 82-27(d)(2), of the Skokie Village Code
and the repeal of Village Ordinance Number 99-11-Z-2852 (2018-22P). This item is on
the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
* B. An ordinance amending Chapter 118 of the Skokie Village Code by amending
Sections 118-32, 118-218 and Appendix A Use Table, adding Section 118-96 and
adding microbreweries, microdistilleries and micro-wineries as a use (2018-24P). This
item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
12. Unfinished Business.
13. New Business.
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14. Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2018-25P – Zoning Map Amendment: 7701 Skokie Boulevard
B. Plan Commission Case 2018-26P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5300-5314 and 5328
Lincoln Avenue
C. Plan Commission Case 2018-27P – Alley Vacation: Alley vacation bounded by Lee
Street, Lockwood Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and Gross Point Road
D. Plan Commission Case 2018-28P – Subdivision: 5300-5314 and 5328 Lincoln Avenue
E. Plan Commission Case 2018-29P – Site Plan Approval: Grandbrier Senior Living
F. Plan Commission Case 2018-31P – Special Use Permit: 5318 Lincoln Avenue
G. Plan Commission Case 2018-32P – Site Plan Approval: Cheder Lubavitch School –
5201 Howard Street
15. Citizen Comments.
16. Adjournment.
Amendment: Item B under Report of the Corporation Counsel was inadvertently placed under “First Reading.” It
has been subsequently been placed under “Consent” for the Report of the Corporation Counsel.
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