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13403 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 19, 2020 Until further notice, meetings of the Skokie Village Board will be held electronically, with a majority of Village officials participating via remote access in order to comply with the State of Illinois Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. Members of the public who wish to comment as to an item on the published agenda or to comment during public comments must submit their statement or question in writing to the Village Manager’s Office and all properly submitted statements or questions will be presented and read during the relevant portion of the meeting. Written comments may be submitted by email to citizencomments@skokie.org by mail to Village of Skokie, Village Manager's Office, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077; or via the Village’s drop box located by the public entry to Village Hall. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah. The Mayor called the meeting to order. The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg. Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen. The Trustees were joining by remote electronic access. 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 Monday, October 5, 2020. Omnibus vote. * Approve Voucher List #11-FY21 of October 19, 2020. Omnibus vote. * Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Appointment Commission on Family Services: Laila Iqbal B. Reappointments Plan Commission: George Mitchell as Vice Chair Zoning Board of Appeals: Brian O’Donnell as Chair Omnibus vote. Report of the Village Manager. A. Commercial Corridor Storefront Enhancement Program: 4811 Main Street. Mayor welcomed Ken Bertolucci, owner of NS Management located at 4811 Main Street. Motion for Mayor and Board to approve a grant not to exceed $19,598 for NS Management located at 4811 Main Street. Mayor thanked Economic Development Specialist Leslie Murphy for coordinating this program. 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. Bulk Rock Salt Purchase – Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota - $123,968. Motion to award a contract to Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota in the amount of $123,968 for bulk rock salt purchase. Omnibus vote. 13404 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday October 19, 2020 Page Two C. Request for Executive Session. Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager for an Executive Session pursuant to Section 2, Paragraph C.1 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act at the end of the regular meeting and to adjourn therefrom. 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 Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: * A. Ordinance 20-10-F-4535 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. An ordinance amending Chapter 70, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to theft and retail theft. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the November 2, 2020 agenda for second reading and adoption. Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2020-14P – Subdivision: 7800 Austin Avenue. Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to subdivide 7800 Austin Avenue into Bridge Point Skokie Subdivision, 2 lots and dedication of right-of- way as Austin Avenue in M3 Industry and R2 Single Family zoning districts be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Ulrich Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED B. Plan Commission Case 2020-15P – Zoning Map Amendment: 7805 Austin Avenue. Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for 7805 Austin Avenue from R2 Single-Family to M2 Light Industry be approved subject to all conditions. Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Bromberg Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED Citizen Comments. Mayor Van Dusen announced that on Sunday, October 25th, 11am-3pm there will be a Downtown Skokie Walk & Roll to explore new and familiar places and exciting public art while supporting small businesses. Early voting started on October 19th at Oakton Community College, 7701 Lincoln Ave. Door P103 and P104. On Election Day, Village Hall precincts will be at Niles West High School.  13405 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday October 19, 2020 Page Three Adjournment. Motion to adjourn at 8:23 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 ------------------------------- Pramod Shah, Village Clerk Approved: ----------------------------------- Mayor George Van Dusen Closed Session A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:26 p.m. Those present were Mayor Van Dusen, Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wyatt, Corporation Counsel Lorge, Clerk Shah and Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-Keeler. The meeting ended at 8:50 p.m. 13406 Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Monday October 19, 2020 Page Four