Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · January 7, 2019
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 January 7, 2019
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 Roberts 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, December 17, 2018.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #16-FY19 of January 7, 2019.
Omnibus vote.
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Willard Evans, Jr., Chair of the Board of
Fire and Police Commissioners:
Name Old Position New Position
Timothy Norton Firefighter Lieutenant
Nicholas Eaglin Firefighter Lieutenant
Michael Jahn Firefighter Lieutenant
David Norris Firefighter Lieutenant
Michael Greenwood Firefighter Lieutenant
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Lieutenants who introduced their friends and family.
*B. Reappointments
Zoning Board of Appeals: Alan Gerstner as Vice Chair and Brian O’Donnell as Chair
Omnibus vote.
Presentations and Reports.
A. Presentation
Presentation of the 2018 Citizen Survey Results by Ann Tennes, Director of Marketing
and Communications
Director of Marketing and Communications Ann Tennes provided a detailed Power Point that
gave an overview of the survey findings of the 2018 Citizen Survey. She answered questions
from the Board.
Report of the Village Manager.
*A.Domestic Water Booster System Replacement at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Illinois Pump, Inc., Rolling Meadows, Illinois - $34,964.
Motion to award a contract to Illinois Pump, Inc., Rolling Meadows, Illinois in the amount of
$34,964 for Domestic Water Booster system replacement at North Shore Center for the
Performing Arts.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Theatrical Lighting Upgrades at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts – Intelligent
Lighting Creations, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois - $73,933.97.
Motion to award a contract to Intelligent Lighting Creations, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL in the
amount of $73,933.97 for Theatrical Lighting upgrades at North Shore Center for the Performing
Arts.
Omnibus vote.
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Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT
*A. Ordinance 19-1-Z-4436
Motion to approve an ordinance approving modifications to the previously approved site
plan for the planned development at 9323 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3
Business district, by granting relief from Chapter 82, Section 82-27(c)(2), of the Skokie
Village Code (2018-05M). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Ordinance 19-1-Z-4437
Motion to approve an ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and operate a
tattoo parlor at 4916 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district (2018-
40P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus.
*C. Ordinance 19-1-Z-4438
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to establish and operate a child
day care not in a residence at 4658 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a CX Core Mixed-
Use district (2018-41P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*D. Ordinance 19-1-Z-4439
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting relief from Chapter 118, Section 118-255, of the
Skokie Village Code to allow the continuance of a nonconforming building and use at
7877 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on
the consent agenda for second reading and adoption
Omnibus vote.
FIRST READING
E. Resolution 19-1-R-1414
Motion to adopt a resolution approving and authorizing a Grant of Easement with
Commonwealth Edison Company and Illinois Bell Telephone Company dba SBC
Ameritech Illinois pertaining to a portion of the Skokie Valley Trail Bike Path adjacent to
4927 Main Street, Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the agenda for first reading and
approval.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
F. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property located at
5010 Warren Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on the
agenda for first reading and will be on the January 22, 2019 agenda for second reading and
adoption.
Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2018-44P – Special Use Permit: 7720 Austin
Avenue
Motion to approve the request for a Special Use Permit for outdoor storage in conjunction
with a heavy construction business at 7720 Austin is 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
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B. Plan Commission Case 2018-45P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Air
Conditioning Condensers from Lot Line
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that Chapter 118, Zoning of the Skokie
Village Code be amended to modify the setback requirement for air conditioners from 10
feet to 6 feet.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
Citizen Comments.
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated Assistant Village Manager Jason Wicha on his new
position as Village Manager in Lake Forest.
Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 9:10 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
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
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