Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · January 20, 2026
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 7:30 p.m. on 1
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Mayor Tennes welcomed the Girl Scout Troop 45676. This is a joint troop from both Walker
School and Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies. Village Clerk Minal Desai and the Girl
Scouts then led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Tennes informed the board that they had received a request from Trustee Lissa Levy for
approval to attend and participate in tonight's meeting remotely pursuant to section 7 of the
Illinois Open Meetings Act and section 2-38 of the Village of Skokie code due to illness.
Motion to allow Trustee Lissa Levy to participate in tonight's meeting remotely.
Moved: Trustee Robinson Seconded: Trustee Kimani Levy
Ayes: Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Pure Slovin, Schechter
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
Call meeting to order and roll call.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ann Tennes.
Roll call: Trustees Pure Slovin, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy and Mayor
Tennes.
Approval of Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Robinson Seconded: Trustee Pure Slovin
Ayes: Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schechter
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
*Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, January 5, 2026
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #17-FY26 of January 20, 2026
Omnibus vote.
Proclamations and Resolutions
Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations
a. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Nicole Potthast of the
Board of Fire and Police Commission:
Name Old Position New Position
Joseph Dickert New Hire Firefighter
Avery Albiola New Hire Firefighter
Firefighter Joseph Dickert and Firefighter Avery Albiola introduced and acknowledged family
and friends in attendance.
Mayor Tennes congratulated the firefighters on behalf of the Board, praising the Skokie Fire
Department as a premier, ISO Class 1 department and thanking the families for their support and
sacrifice.
The board took a 5-minute recess to congratulate the newly sworn-in Firefighters at 7:43pm and
resumed at 7:48pm.
b. *Resignations
Family Services Commission: Christi McSweeney
Omnibus vote.
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Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
Matt Jarvis recommended creating a transit commission to improve coordination and advocacy
for transportation options, including PACE and CTA routes.
Lieutenant Colonel Arnold Oskin began to speak about the Airbnb and short-term rental
proposal. Mayor Tennes explained that these comments were for non-agenda items and he could
speak when that item came up later in the meeting.
Lauren Grodnicki presented a slideshow on energy balance and climate change. Asked for
stronger building codes, including airtight construction, reduced heat gain, and electrification of
HVAC and water heating.
Imran Shah displayed signs, stated he had requested an ethics review and spoke about
transparency and accountability not being addressed.
David Dalka said he officially moved to 9330 Lorel Avenue. He passed out a letter to the board,
asked for Fiber internet access, stop signs, and county assistance.
Deborah Wilson, identifying herself as “Wheeling’s watchdog,” spoke about local car jackings,
criticized police response and presented auto theft statistics.
Presentations and Reports
Report of the Village Manager
a. Recommendation for Adoption of Ordinance for Short Term Rentals (STR).
Village Manager John Lockerby noted that staff had been working on restructuring short-term
rentals within the village based on prior board discussions and recommended the board authorize
the ordinance to regulate STRs through a license process balancing neighborhood preservation
with community serving uses.
Community Development Director Johanna Nyden presented the need for regulation, citing life
safety—ensuring residential units meet safety standards—and neighborhood livability, including
preserving character, limiting units per block, and creating accountability and enforcement
mechanisms.
The proposed ordinance included: owner-occupied STRs would be allowed (must be primary
and legal residence)
Investor-owned units would be grandfathered if already registered as rentals
7 consecutive day minimum stay
Limited to 1 per block face or block
Initial operator license and unit registration required with associated fees
12-month probationary period with maximum 12 stays
After probation, up to 18 stays annually if in compliance
Required training program and inspections
Trustee Schechter asked about the types of complaints received. Director Nyden explained they
were largely from investor-owned properties with issues including parking concerns, trash
placement, visitors going to wrong homes due to unclear advertising, and visitors not knowing
local rules like snow parking regulations.
Mayor Tennes added that complaints to her office included disruptions at all hours from renters
unable to find properties and issues with alternate side parking compliance, which is crucial for
emergency vehicle access.
Trustee Schechter asked if we have the staff capacity to do this enforcement on top of all the
other enforcement.
Village Manager Lockerby noted that the Building Department is under review by an outside
consultant and that additional staff may be recommended, so current staff may not be able to
fully absorb the proposed workload.
Trustee Iverson inquired about how the ordinance would address these issues. Director Nyden
confirmed the code would require photographs of the property front clearly showing the address,
information about local rules posted in units, and training to cover these concerns.
Trustee Iverson noted the fees seemed high. Director Nyden explained the fees reflected the
labor-intensive nature of oversight, including inspections by multiple departments, software
tools, tax collection monitoring, and legal involvement.
Trustee Robinson thanked staff and suggested considering this as a pilot program, proposing they
follow it as written through to learn from the experience before codifying it into an ordinance.
Mayor Tennes supported the pilot idea but suggested a longer timeframe possibly 12-24 months.
Mayor Tennes noted the ordinance was written with a mindset similar to liquor licensing,
emphasizing the importance of protecting the integrity of residential neighborhoods.
Trustee Pure Slovin disagreed with the 7-day minimum, 7 days is a burden on the families that
need to rent them, suggesting 5 consecutive days instead.
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Mayor Tennes agreed that 5 days could be a reasonable compromise.
Trustee Lissa Levy emphasized the urgency: She wanted to know how quickly they could move
forward.
Corporation Counsel Stuart Weiss explained that to make the suggested changes (pilot program
and 5-day minimum), they would need to create a freestanding ordinance not intended to be
codified, with its own sunset provision. This revised ordinance could be brought back in two
weeks for adoption.
Public Comment on STRs:
Arnold Oskin recommended not grandfathering any STRs and keeping the 7-day minimum. He
described a nearby Airbnb’s impact on privacy, safety, and community well-being.
Lauren Grodnicki asked the board not to vote that night, asked for a resident-only working group
and highlighted waste, security, and condo short-term rental approval concerns.
David Dalka asked to delay action, noted temporary rental needs and address signage
enforcement issues.
Matt Jarvis spoke about the fee structure combined with stay limits.
Gordan Kalabic showed a video on his phone of a loud wedding with over 50 people at the STR
next to him.
After closing public comment, Mayor Tennes clarified that the grandfather clause would not
exempt existing STRs from the new rules - they would be subject to all regulations, fees, and
enforcement mechanisms. Mayor Tennes also confirmed there were caps on stays per year: 12
during probation, 18 thereafter.
Motion to request staff to develop a freestanding ordinance reflecting an 18-month pilot period
with written reports to the board at 6 and 12-month junctures with a final report at 18 months and
to modify the minimum stay from 7 to 5 days. This will come back to the board for consideration
on February 2nd, 2026.
Moved: Trustee Robinson Seconded: Trustee Pure Slovin
Trustee Schechter asked about the investor-owned properties and wanted more information about
how many would be grandfathered and whether they were the source of most complaints. Mayor
Tennes reiterated that investor-owned properties would be subject to all rules and could quickly
lose their licenses if non-compliant.
Ayes: Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schechter
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
a. *Fire Squad/Pumper Replacement – Fleet #101/Rescue 17 Pierce Enforcer
– Pierce Manufacturing/MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, Illinois - $1,451,348.
Motion to approve a contract to Pierce Manufacturing/MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, IL in the
amount of $1,451,348 for Fire Squad/pumper replacement.
Omnibus vote.
b. *Purchase of One (1) CASE 651G Wheel Loader – McCann Industries
Inc., Addison, Illinois - $220,307.
Motion to award a contract to McCann Industries, Inc., Addison, IL in the amount of $220,307
for purchase of one CASE 651 wheel loader.
Omnibus vote.
c. *Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment.
Motion to approve the request to sell surplus vehicles and equipment.
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Corporation Counsel
CONSENT
*A Resolution regarding the approval and release of closed session minutes of the Mayor and
Board of Trustees. Item A is on the consent agenda for first reading and adoption.
Resolution 25-1-R-1613
Motion to approve a Resolution regarding the approval and release of closed session minutes of
the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Omnibus vote.
Unfinished Business
New Business
a. Case 2025-03M – A request by Old Orchard Apartments, LLC at 5202-5250 Old
Orchard Road for an amendment to site plan approval ordinance 24-4-Z-4683 through the
modified review procedure.
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Motion to approve the petitioner’s request to amend site plan approval Ordinance 24-4-Z-4683
and to modify the site plan at 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road to reflect the current ownership and
according to the proposed plan set dated November 20, 2025.
Plan Commission Chairperson Paul Luke presented the modified review request from 5250 Old
Orchard LLC to amend the previously approved site plan for the mixed-use development. He
explained that he, the corporation counsel, and community development director had reviewed
the request and found it in substantial compliance with the original approval's intent.
The original approval from April 15, 2024, authorized adaptive reuse of two existing 7-story
office buildings to include office space and 245 residential units, conversion of the parking
garage upper deck to recreational space, addition of EV charging stations, and retention of the
existing clinic. The developer had agreed to designate 5% of south tower units as affordable
housing at 120% AMI for 25 years.
The requested modifications included:
Minor facade changes and reconfiguration of exterior balconies
Relocation of first-floor residential units to higher floors
Removal of the amenity deck from the parking garage roof due to structural concerns
Additional recreational amenities at ground level
Removal of 35 parking spaces to accommodate amenities
Additional landscaping along the garage's northwest elevation
Modification to eliminate affordable units in favor of a $1 million contribution ($400,000
with north tower permits, $600,000 with south tower permits)
Trustee Lissa Levy asked about the fee structure and timing of affordable units.
Developer Allen Lev responded that the project is a rehabilitation of existing buildings and that
high upfront costs made it financially marginal, while exceeding required contributions.
Mayor Tennes requested a modification to split the contribution evenly: $500,000 with north
tower permits and $500,000 with south tower permits, which the developer agreed to
accommodate.
Trustee Schechter asked why this wasn't returning to plan commission.
Director Nyden said this qualified as modified review with no intensity increase or cross-
easement issues.
Trustee Schechter said that 120% AMI would not constitute affordable housing in Skokie. Mr.
Lev acknowledged this but noted their adaptive reuse approach would still offer rents
"significantly less than the new projects like the Henry and Optima."
Trustee Kimani Levy asked about community notification and traffic concerns. Director Nyden
explained the original 2024 process included proper notification within 250 feet., and the traffic
study showed this would be less intense than office use. Mr. Lev confirmed the garage couldn't
support the added load of the amenity deck but was otherwise structurally sound.
Public Comment:
Deborah Wilson spoke about the lengthy timeline of the Old Orchard Road construction project
and encouraged stronger advocacy with IDOT.
David Dalka opposed to converting office buildings to residential and asked about a fourth
ambulance.
Lauren Grodnicki supported reuse of the building envelope and spoke about energy efficiency
concerns.
Mr. Lev stated the project would comply with all Illinois and Skokie energy codes but that
replacing the entire curtain wall would be cost-prohibitive. They were already modifying it to
add operable windows and balconies.
Motion to concur with modified review case 2025-03M with the change to split the million-
dollar fee 50/50.
Moved: Trustee Robinson Seconded: Trustee Pure Slovin
Ayes: Robinson, Iverson, Pure Slovin, Schechter
Absent: None
Nays: Kimani Levy, Lissa Levy
MOTION CARRIED
Plan Commission
A. Plan Commission Case 2025-16P – Special Use Permit: 5050 Church Street.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation to approve the petitioner’s request for a special
use permit for a religious assembly subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Kimani Levy Seconded: Trustee Pure Slovin
Ayes: Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Mayor Tennes was in support, commending both staff and the petitioner for working in good
faith to rectify parking issues. Mayor Tennes emphasized the board's commitment to protecting
residential neighborhood integrity and expected continued good faith efforts.
Trustee Pure Slovin was in support of the project and appreciation for resolving parking issues.
Trustee Kimani Levy seconded Trustee Pure Slovin's excitement and looked forward to the
project moving forward.
Trustee Robinson offered congratulations to the community for their continued support.
Trustee Schechter appreciated the continuation of the building as a community center use.
David Dalka supported the expansion but had parking concerns and suggested no-parking during
services, split service times, and ComEd beautification.
B. Plan Commission Case 2025-17P – Site Plan Approval: 5050 Church Street.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation to grant the site plan approval subject to all
conditions.
Moved: Trustee Robinson Seconded: Trustee Schechter
Ayes: Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schechter
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
C. Plan Commission Case 2025-19P – Special Use Permit: 7550 Linder Avenue.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation to grant the special use permit from Gandhi
Group LL for a special use permit for a limited retail use, plus relief from 118-171(1)e in order
to provide a limited retail use that exceeds 10% of the total floor area at 7550 Linder avenue
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Pure Slovin Seconded: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schechter
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
Alex Chammo, an Assyrian community member and lifelong Skokie resident, thanked the board
for approving the church project. He noted he had been a camp counselor at the JCC, calling it
"full circle" and expressing appreciation for the board accepting the approval.
Public Comments by email-
David Dalka-Reserved residential parking handicapped, also passed out a letter to the Board,
Mayor and management.
Howard Sproull-For the love of CO2,
Irina Kudinok-STR proposal for 1/20, meeting
Mr. Jinsky Jean Pois-Renee Good shooting
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn: 9:57 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Kimani Levy Seconded: Robinson
Ayes: Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schechter
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
Approved:
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Village Clerk Minal Desai
Approved:
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Mayor Ann Tennes
Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they are part of the Consent Agenda that contains routine items or items which have
already been discussed by the Mayor and Board at a previous public meeting and require a second reading. Items on the Consent
Agenda are passed in one vote at the beginning of the Board Meeting. Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will
inquire if there is any matter which anyone wishes to remove from the Consent Agenda. If there is an item on the Consent Agenda
which you wish to address, please inform the Mayor at that time you wish to remove it from the Consent Agenda.
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Agenda
Village Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Girl Scout Troop #45676, a joint troop from Walker School
and Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies
2. Call to Order and Roll Call
3. Approve Consent Agenda
4. *Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, January 5, 2026 Go To
5. * Approve Voucher List #17-FY26 of January 20, 2026 Go To
6. Proclamations and Resolutions
7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations
8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations
a. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Nicole Potthast of the Board
of Fire and Police Commission:
Name Old Position New Position
Joseph Dickert New Hire Firefighter
Avery Albiola New Hire Firefighter
b. *Resignations
Family Services Commission: Christi McSweeney
9. Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
10. Presentations and Reports
11. Report of the Village Manager Go To
Go to A
a. Recommendation for Adoption of Ordinance for Short Term Rentals (STR).
b. *Fire Squad/Pumper Replacement – Fleet #101/Rescue 17 Pierce Enforcer – Pierce Go to B
Manufacturing/MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, Illinois - $1,451,348.
c. *Purchase of One (1) CASE 651G Wheel Loader – McCann Industries Inc., Addison, Go to C
Illinois - $220,307.
Go to D
d. *Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment.
12. Report of the Corporation Counsel Go To
CONSENT
a. *A Resolution regarding the approval and release of closed session minutes of the Go to A
Mayor and Board of Trustees. Item A is on the consent agenda for first reading and
adoption.
13. Unfinished Business
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14. New Business
a. Case 2025-03M – A request by Old Orchard Apartments, LLC at 5202-5250 Old Go to 03M
Orchard Road for an amendment to site plan approval ordinance 24-4-Z-4683
through the modified review procedure.
15. Plan Commission
a. Plan Commission Case 2025-16P – Special Use Permit: 5050 Church Street. Go to 16P
b. Plan Commission Case 2025-17P – Site Plan Approval: 5050 Church Street. Go to 17P
c. Plan Commission Case 2025-19P – Special Use Permit: 7550 Linder Avenue. Go to 19P
16. Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
17. Adjournment
Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they are part of the Consent Agenda that contains
routine items or items which have already been discussed by the Mayor and Board at a previous
public meeting and require a second reading. Items on the Consent Agenda are passed in one
vote at the beginning of the Board Meeting. Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor
will inquire if there is any matter which anyone wishes to remove from the Consent Agenda. If
there is an item on the Consent Agenda which you wish to address, please inform the Mayor at
that time you wish to remove it from the Consent Agenda.
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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Flinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 7:30 p.m. on
Monday,January 5,2026
Village PIIHI of
Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Minal Desai.
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Call meeting to order and roll call,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ann Tennes,
Roll call: Trustees Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy and Mayor Tennes.
Trustee Pure Slovin was absent.
Mayor Tennes noted that Trustee Pure Slovin was absent as she was celebrating the birth of her new ^^^ / -' "*>i
granddaughter, ^'t, '• ^
Approval of Consent Agenda. •^"S; .^
Moved: Trustee Kimani Levy Seconded: Trustee Lissa Levy ^
Ayes; Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy
Absent: Pure Slovin
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Tennes highlighted two items from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Tennes recognized the
new appointees to various commissions, including Clifton McReynolds, Howard Sproull, and
others present, thanking them for their willingness to serve the community. Mayor Tennes then
acknowledged staffs work on enhancing stop signs at various intersections throughout Skokie,
noting that street safety has been a priority.
^Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, December 1 5,2025
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #16-FY26 of January 5,2026
Omnibus vote.
Proclamations and Resolutions
Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations
a. Awards Presentation
Ellen Blum Barish, Chairperson of the Fine Arts Commission, presented the annual Artistic
Excellence Awards, explaining that each year the Commission selects one individual and one
group whose names are permanently added to the plaque at the North Shore Center for the
Performing Arts.
The Individual Excellence Award was presented to Joseph Folise. Chairperson Barish noted that
Joe Folise's stained glass and mosaic works have become part ofSkokie, including the Skokie
Spirit window at Village Hall, which inspired the Village seal, and the sculpture The Donor Tree.
He thanked Mayor Tennes, village officials, the Commission, colleagues and mentors from his
37 years with the Village ofSkokie.
The Group Artistic Excellence Award went to Seman Violins. Chairperson Barish described
Seman Violins as a long-standing artistic cornerstone with a performance space, support for
music education, and ties to the Chicago School of Violin Making. Owner Peter Seman has been
in Skokie since 1989, he thanked the board and invited the public to visit and attend concerts.
Chairperson Barish then announced a surprise first-ever K9 recognition honoring Nosi Thome,
who performed as Sandy in Annie with Music Theater Works. Nosi, accompanied by owner
Desi, received a treat and posed for photos.
The final recognition honored Commissioner Emerims Doris Lieberman, Commissioner
Michelle Thomas summarized Doris Lieberman's decades of service, including teaching,
volunteering, civic advocacy, and five years on the Fine Arts Commission. Ms, Liebennan
shared about her long involvement in Skokle. At 97, she said the secret to longevity is simple:
"Participate in your community.
Mayor Tennes recalled appointing Ms. Liebennan in 2020 and praised her energy and
dedication.
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Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations
a. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Bruce Rottaer of the Board
of Fire and Police Commission;
Name Old Position New Position
Keilee Tondryk New Hire Police Officer
Michael Bauer New Hire Police Officer
Carlos Armas New Hire Police Officer
Kaylan Acosta New Hire Police Officer
Bruce Rottner of the Board of Fire and Police Commission administered the oath to four new
police officers.
Keilee Tondryk was sworn in first and introduced her family. Michael Bauer was sworn in next
and noted that his family was not present. Carlos Annas was sworn in next. Mayor Tennes noted
he was a homegrown recruit, and Village Clerk Minal Desai thanked officer Annas who has
returned to serve his community also extending congratulations to all officers and their families,
with best wishes for a safe and fulfilling career. Kaylan Acosta was sworn in last and introduced
his family and fiance. Mayor Tennes congratulated the new officers.
At 8:03 p.m. Mayor Tennes called for a recess and resumed the meeting at 8:12p.m.
b. *Appointments
Appearance Commission: Charles Isho and Mark Penning as Chair
Consumer Affairs Commission: Howard Sproull
Fine Arts Commission: Clifton McReynolds
Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board: Edward OIivieri
c. *Reappointments
Zoning Board of Appeals: Nicholas Werth as Vice Chair and Brian O'Donnell as
Chair
d, * Resignations
Fine Arts Commission: Doris Liberman moves to Emeritus status
Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Alma Likic and Rick Moskovitz
Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
Jordan Campagna, spoke regarding permit parking on the 5000 block of Elm Street and
requested the Board reverse the decision. He also submitted a cover letter for the record and a
petition from the neighbors.
MicheIIe Saran thanked Police Chief Jesse Barnes for follow-up on a fireworks-related concern
and supported Mr. Campagna's comments about permit parking requirements on Elm Street.
Lauren Grodnicki spoke on energy and climate change.
Matt Schwerin, 5000 block of Elm Street, supported prior speakers on permit parking.
Imran Shah raised safety concerns regarding a specific property and requested an independent
review and corrective action.
David Dalka asked the Board about his requested meetings, alleged ethics concerns related to
fiber internet service, and criticized Village governance.
Presentations and Reports
Report of the Village Manager
a. Downtown TIF Rehab Program Grant for 5118 Oakton Street (Hummmgbird
Hideaway).
Motion to concur with staff's recommendation and request Board approval of a Downtown Tax
Increment Finance (TIF) rehabilitation program grant not to exceed $45,000 for the build out of
5118 Oakton St. to house Hummingbird Hideaway,
Moved: Trustee Robinson Seconded: Trustee Kimani Levy
Ayes: Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy
Absent: Pure SIovin
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Village Manager Lockerby explained that Hummingbird Hideaway, an acai bowl restaurant,
would occupy the unfinished 1 ,800-square-foot space across from Village Hall and require
build-out. Staff recommended approval of a Downtown TIP grant not to exceed $45,600, to be
reimbursed upon completion and operation. Trustee Schechter asked about project funding;
Economic Development Coordinator Carol White and owner Amy Feldman confirmed funding
was secured and anticipated opening around May 1.
b. * Stop Sign Upgrades at Various Intersections.
Motion to request Board approve to authorize Corporation Counsel to draft the enabling
Ordinance for stop sign upgrades at various intersections.
Omnibus vote.
c. *2026 Motor Fuel Tax (MPT) Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways.
Resolution 26-1-R-1612
Motion to approve the Resolution for 2026 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) for maintenance of Streets
and highways.
Omnibus vote.
d. *5" Sidewalk/Curb & Gutter/PCC Patching/New Sidewalk - Schroeder and
Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Itlinois - $757,500.
Motion to approve a contract in the amount of $757,500 be awarded to Schroeder and Schroeder,
Inc. for 5" sidewalk/curb & gutter/PCC patching/new sidewalk.
Omnibus vote.
e, *Maintenance Contract for Traffic Signals & Street Lighting for 2026 -~ H&H
Electric, Franklin Park, Illinois - $105,579.72.
Motion to award a contract to H&H Electric, Franklin Park, Illinois $105,579.72 for maintenance
contract for traffic signals & street lighting for 2026.
Omnibus vote.
f. *Annual Service Renewal for Microsoft Exchange, 0365 and Power BI ~- Planet
Technologies, Gaithersburg, Maryland" $44,173.32
Motion to award a contract to Planet Technologies, Gaithersburg, Maryland in the amount of
$44,173.32 for annual service renewal for Microsoft Exchange, 0365 and Power BI.
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Corporation Counsel
CONSENT
e. ^Ordinance 26-1-Z-4768
Motion to adopt an Ordinance grantmg site plan approval for the constmction of a one story
building at 5360 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district. Item A is on the
consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on December 1, 2025.
Omnibus vote.
f. * Ordinance 26-l-Z-4769
Motion to adopt an Ordinance granting a special use permit to construct and operate a limited
service restaurant with two drive-through lanes at 5360 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3
Business district. Item B is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first
reading was on December 1, 2025.
Omnibus vote.
SECOND RBADING
g. Ordinance 26-1-Z-4770
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a Plat of Dedication for a portion of property located at
8201 Skokie Boulevard, SkokieVlllinois in a CX Core Mixed Use district. Item C is on the
agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on December 15, 2025.
Moved: Trustee Lissa Levy Seconded: Trustee Kimani Levy
Ayes: Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy
Abseot: Pure SIoviii
Nays: None
MOTION CARMED
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Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
Monday, January 5,2026 Page Four
New Corporation Counsel Steven Elrod began his first report by thanldng the Village Board,
Mayor, and Village Manager for their trust and confidence in him and his law firm. He thanked
the selection committee and expressed being "honored and deeply privileged" to serve and
looking forward to working with staff.
Corporation Counsel Eh'od reported three items, two regarding McDonald's restaurant property
that were approved on the consent agenda. The remaining item concerned property at 8201
Skokie Boulevard, currently owned by the village. The action involved dedicatmg a small strip
of property from the village as property owner to the village as a municipal corporation to
expand the public alley behind the property. This had been presented at the December 15th
meeting and was on for final action as second reading.
When public comment was opened on this matter, David Daika attempted to speak about stop
signs not installed at Laurel and Emerson. Mayor Tennes stated they had moved past that item
and asked him to sit down.
Unfinished Business - None
New Business - None
Plan Commission - None
Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
Eugene Salganik asked Corporation Counsel Eliod about the downtown hotel. Mayor Tennes
noted there was an extensive report at the last meeting and that Mr. Lockerby would call him to
discuss.
Howard Sproull, one of the newly appointed commissioners, briefly thanked all his friends both
new and old" who gave him confidence for the honor to serve.
Public Comments by email-
Mr. Jinsky Jean Pois-Happy New Year
Matt and Elite Schwerin-Forma! complaint about process of adding permit signs to 4900-5000
block of Elm St.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn: 8:41 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Kimani Levy Seconded: Trustee Lissa Levy
Ayes: Lissa Levy, Schechter, Kimani Levy» Robinson, Iverson
Nays: None
Absent: Pure Slovin
MOTION CARRIED
Approved:
Village Clerk Minal Desai
Approved:
Mayor Ann Tennes
Hems marked n'ich an asterisk (*) mdicale they we pan of the Consenf Agenda that conlams rouiim ifems or Hems which have already been
discussed by the Mayor wd Board at a previous public meeting and require a second readme Items on the Consent Agenda are pawed 7ff one
vote at the begmnmg of the Board Meeting. Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor v'il! mqwre if there is any waller which anyone
wishes to remove from the Consent Agenda. If there h an item on she Consent Agenda whichyw wish to address, phase inform the Mayor at thai
time you wish to remove it from the Consent Agenda.
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #17
JANUARY 20, 2026
FUND AMOUNT
001 - GENERAL FUND $ 781/818
002 - WATER FUND 293/137
003 - MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 28/751
008 - COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT 200/000
013 - CASH ESCROW FUND 750
018 - WIRELESS ALARM FUND 40/462
020 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 1/796/301
022 - CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE 106/074
023-LOCAL FUEL TAX 250
025 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 7/265
TOTAL $3/254/807
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #17
JANUARY 20, 2026
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
230834 01/13/2026 1000BULBS.COM LIGHT BULBS FOR PD 214.99
230477 01/05/2026 ABT WASH ER REPAIR 323.55
230753 12/31/2025 ACE HARDWARE MISC, TOOLS AND HARDWARE 447.12
230504 01/06/2026 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO FIRE ENGINE 18-STUDS 186.72
230851 01/14/2026 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO PUBLIC WORKS 140 - BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS 374,98
230852 01/14/2026 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO PUBLIC WORKS 147-HOSE 106.SG
230854 01/14/2026 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO STOCK - STUD 6.48
230857 01/14/2026 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO F!RE SQUAD 17R - 3 POSiTiON VALVE 182.32
230521 01/06/2026 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS STOCK-GEAR OIL 79.96
225950 08/27/2025 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS BATTERY PW209 168.83
226043 08/29/2025 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS BLUE RING ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS STOCK 4.71
226183 09/03/2025 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS FUEL FILTER TL18 50,90
226272 09/04/2025 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS FUEL FILTERS STOCK 152.70
226299 09/05/2025 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS LUBRIUNT 181.98
230474 01/05/2026 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC FIRE DEPARTMENT CLEANING -JAN. 2026 181.48
230775 01/01/2026 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC COMM MONTHLY CLEANING -JAN 2026 287.10
230777 01/01/2026 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC PD MONTHLY CLEANING SERVICE -JAN 2026 7,557.86
230778 01/01/2026 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC DECEMBER GARAGE CLEANING 455.00
230799 01/13/2026 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC JAN MONTHLY CARTET CLEANING @ VH & PW 5,935.11
230548 01/06/2026 ADVANCED TREECARE TREE REMOVAL CONTRACT FY26 6,457.00
230882 01/08/2026 ADVANCED TREECARE ROUTINE PARKWAYTREE PRUNING WINTER 275,000.00
230509 01/06/2026 AETNA TRUCK PARTS INC STOCK-BATTERY 559.52
230464 01/05/2026 AETNA TRUCK PARTS INC STOCK-PLOW GUIDES 98.00
230767 01/12/2026 AETNA TRUCK PARTS !NC STOCK - 65 SERIES BAHERIES 854.44
230118 12/22/2025 AIRONEEQUIPMENTINC BREATHING AIR QUALITY TEST 165.00
230802 01/13/2026 AL WARREN OIL CO. INC. UNLEADED GAS 13,576.50
230784 01/12/2026 ALEJANORO PUENTES ALEJANDRO PUENTES 2025 TOOL ALLOWANCE 434.93
230812 01/12/2026 ALEX FRANZ STIPEND TO ATTEND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BOARD MTG 22.20
230822 01/06/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES VEHICLE SUPPLIES -MALTESE 10S.78
230797 01/12/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES VEEWSONIC MONITORS QTY 2 127.98
230793 01/02/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES HARDWARE SUPPLIES FOR VEHICLES -MALTESE 43.22
230783 01/12/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES STOCK - CHAINSAW CHAIN 36.00
230771 12/29/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES UNIFORM BOOTS SZ 7 -J.FLORES 127.35
230760 12/29/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES UNiFORM ITEM-MUI 1,149.00
230724 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES UNIFORM SHOES 142.49
230725 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES UNIFORM BOOTS - RR 164.95
230637 01/01/2026 AMAZON CAPiTAL SERVICES CREDIT FOR ET EQUIPMENT -OKON (32.93}
230638 12/29/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES UNIFORM BOOTS-J.FLORE5 134.95
230639 01/07/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CREDIT FOR UNIFORM BOOTS-J. FLORES (134.95)
230641 12/22/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES UNIFORM BOOTS FOR NEW OFFICERS 382.05
230642 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CRED!T FOR UNIFORM BOOTS NEW OFFICERS (127.35)
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VOUCHER REPORT#17
JANUARY 20, 2026
invoice Refft FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
230647 01/08/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES LED LIGHTS @> STATiON #16 48.13
230635 01/08/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CREDIT MEMO (23.74)
230652 01/08/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVtCES (2) SNOW TRACTION CLEAT5 FOR EMPLOYEES 47.78
230685 12/29/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES HUMiDIFIER FOR ET ROOM -OKON 37.70
230690 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CREDIT MEMO (156,62)
230691 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CREDIT MEMO (45.55)
230704 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 47.99
230705 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CR15UPPUES 37.60
230707 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RAT PROGRAM SUPPLIES 486.48
230709 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 38.41
230710 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 24.60
230712 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 36.58
230714 01/09/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SUPPLIES FOR BOARD MEETINGS 28.66
230116 12/22/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PELICAN CASES 83.40
230384 12/30/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SKOKIE FIRE -BOOKS 383.04
230392 12/30/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 5KOKIE FIRE - OFFICE SUPPLIES 249.34
230404 12/30/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SKOKIE FIRE - STATION OFFICE 5UPPUES 131.34
230466 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES AUTOMOTIVE FIRST AID SUPPLIES 85.88
230444 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FLOOR MATS 161.64
230445 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FLOOR MATS 161.64
230446 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FLOOR MATS 53.88
230447 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FLOOR MATS 39.81
230448 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FLOOR MATS 161.64
230439 01/02/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SKOKIE FIRE -OFFICE SUPPLIES 17.99
230440 01/02/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SKOKIE FIRE - OFFICE SUPPLIES 51.98
230453 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES HEAVY Dm BROOMS 226.08
230458 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 35.59
230461 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES HEAVY DLTTY BROOMS 226.08
230516 01/06/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS 203 - AIR FILTER 44.22
230482 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES MOUNT FOR FiRE RIG 39.99
230492 01/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES 84.26
230574 01/07/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 82.50
230575 01/07/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 40.63
230736 01/12/2026 ANDERSON ELEVATOR CO JAN MONTHLY MAINT @ VH 241.00
230823 01/13/2026 ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MAINT @ VH 272.47
230821 01/13/2026 ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MAINT @ PW 266.67
230817 01/13/2026 ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MAINT @l STATION #18 336.25
230818 01/13/2026 ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MA!NT @ STATION #17 329.00
230819 01/13/2026 ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MAINT @ STATION #16 329.00
230875 01/12/2026 ANDREASiEGEL NSCPAS BOARD MEETING ON 1/12/26 90.00
230820 12/31/2025 ANDY FRAIN SERVICES, INC. CROSSING GUARD SERVICES -DEC 2025 25,749.56
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #17
JANUARY 20, 2026
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
230824 01/08/2026 ANIMAL HOUSE SHELTER INC FEE FOR JANUAARV SERVICES 300,00
230844 01/13/2026 ASS ETWORKS RISK MANGEMEHTiNC FINAL 30% FOR VOS APPRAISAL 2025 2,925.00
230630 01/07/2026 ASSETWORKS RISK MANGEMENT !NC 70% PROGRESS FOR VOS APPRAISAL 2025 6,825.00
230815 12/19/2026 AT&T PHONE SERVICE 1,604.75
230697 01/09/2026 AT&TMOBILFTY PW ACCTff 287303852401 WATER FIELD TABLETS 856.41
230718 01/09/2026 AT&TMOBILFTY WIRELESS SERVICE 2,470.41
230495 01/06/2026 AT&TMOBILin DVPE/VA-0286 IPAD REPLACEMENT 249.99
230790 11/26/2025 AVI SYSTEMS INC 1YR VIDEO CONTROL ROOM & CAMERA SYSTEM SUPPORT 5,693.00
230814 01/13/2026 AZAVAR TECHNOLOG!ES CORP DECEMBER 2025 FILING FEES 2,420.00
230795 01/12/2026 AZAVAR TECHNOLOGIES CORP ANNUAL FEE INSIGHTS & ANALYTIC5 2026 Ql 750.00
230692 12/11/2025 BESTCO HARTFORD 0-65 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM 23,884.11
230441 12/11/2025 BETTERHELPJNC MONTHLY ADMIN FEE 85.00
230735 01/12/2026 BILL'S PLUMBING AND SEWER INC. WORK TO CLEAR FAUCETS @ 9515 GROSS POINT 423.00
230846 01/14/2026 BONNELL INDUSTRIES !NC STOCK-SALT SPINNER 268.49
230847 12/19/2025 BRANIFF COMMUNICATIONS REPAIR OF VILLAGE'S ALERT-AM BROADCAST STATION EQUIPMENT 340.00
230733 01/12/2026 BRISTOL HOSE & FITTING MAIN WRHS AUTOMOTIVE OVERHEAD FLUID HOSE REEL REPAIRS 3,273,28
230880 12/12/2025 CAMBRIDGE BUSINESS FORMS IMC UTILITY BILLING ENVELOPES 4,927.56
230827 01/13/2026 CHICAGO LAND AGENCY SERVICES INC RECORDING OF PLAT & ORDINANCES, 5404*18 TOUHY AVE 731.00
230726 01/09/2026 CHICAGO METROPOLITAN FIRE PREVENTN LARAMIE GARAGE ALARM MONITORING 471.00
230785 01/12/2026 CHICAGO METROPOLITAN FiRE PREVENTN WIRELESS ALARM MAI NT 4,578.75
230781 01/12/2026 CHICAGO SUN-TIME5 MEDIA COMMISSIONS ADVERTISING 11-2025 175.00
230782 01/12/2026 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA COMMISSIONS ADVERTISING 10-2025 336.00
230879 11/30/2025 CHICAGO TRIBUNE MEDIA GROUP ADVERTISING 1,259.33
230804 01/13/2026 an OF CHICAGO SEWER CHARGE 1,404.15
230609 12/31/2025 CFTYOFEVANSTON WATER SUPPLY DEC 2025 262,351.63
230856 01/14/2026 Cm WELDING SALES & SERVICE INC PROFANE, SHOP GAS 169.26
230468 01/05/2026 CLAIM MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS LLC PREFUND WORKER'S COMP 47,089.61
230762 12/11/2025 CLARKBAiRD SMITH LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH DEC. 31,2025 75.00
230829 01/08/2026 COMPASSION FUNERAL SERVICE INC JANUARY FEES 440.00
230813 12/31/2025 COMPASSION FUNERAL SERVICE INC DECEMBER FEES 320.00
230657 01/08/2026 CORE & MAIN LP WATER MAIN REPAIR SUPPLIES 5,115.00
230389 12/30/2025 COZZINI BROS INC KNIFE SHARPENING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT 63.30
230420 01/02/2026 CRAFTY BEAVER HOME CENTER #1 DROPCLOTH FOR VH92 13.99
230555 01/07/2026 CSC CYBERTEK CORPORATiON 7/29-7/30/2025 RMA IMPLEMENTION 2,200.00
230761 01/12/2026 CUMMINSNPOWERLLC FUEL INJECTOR KIT FOR 167 11,147.77
230661 01/03/2026 DALEANDERSON REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNIFORM SHiRTS 145.56
230412 12/31/2025 DAViD NYGREN CDL 60.00
230727 01/09/2026 DELL MARKETING LP SIREN COMPUTER 1,376.88
230632 01/07/2026 DELRYN MILLER DOL; 8-30-2025 FILE GL6,120250203 2,771.91
230792 01/02/2026 DENtSE FRANKLIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR OFFICE EVENT/ROTARY LUNCH -FRANKLiN 116.51
230184 12/23/2025 EAGLE ENGRAVING INC. PASSPORT TAGS 43.00
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VOUCHER REPORT #17
JANUARY 20, 2026
Invoice Reffi FY Date Vendor invoice Description Amount
230825 01/13/2026 ELROD FRIEDMAN LLP ELROD FRIEDMAN OUTSiDE COUNSEL (MISC & HIPPIE) 8,054.06
230788 12/31/2025 EMS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTANTS DECEMBER EMS AMBULANCE PORTAL FEE 7,924.35
230715 12/11/2025 ENDEAVOR HEALTH OMEGA PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATiON 100.00
230716 12/11/2025 ENDEAVOR HEALTH OMEGA PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS 88.00
230417 12/11/2025 ENDEAVOR HEALTH OMEGA PRE-PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS 2,342.00
230498 01/06/2026 ENDEAVOR HEALTH OMEGA ACCT 920000131 PADS TESTJNG 450.00
230499 01/06/2026 ENDEAVOR HEALTH OMEGA HRRP 920000339 POLICE 3,520.00
230500 01/06/2026 ENDEAVOR HEALTH OMEGA HRRP920000340 PW 107.00
230501 01/06/2026 ENDEAVOR HEALTH OMEGA HRRP 920000092 FIRE 231.00
230502 01/06/2026 ENDEAVOR HEALTH OMEGA HRRP 920000355 POST-ACCIDENT 84.00
230296 12/29/2025 ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE INC LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT PLAN 4,490.50
230288 12/29/2025 ENTERPRISE DVPU-0283 WINDSHiELD REPAIR 627.00
230828 12/31/2025 ENTERPRISE LEASING CO OF CHICAGO COVERT LEASE AGREEMENT DEC INV -PAWLAK 5,279.05
230843 01/13/2026 EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT & BATTERtES 2,215.00
230734 01/12/2026 FAYESANDER REIMBURSEMENT FOR KOBALT 4 WAY KEY 12.09
230541 01/06/2026 FEDERALSIGNALCORPORATiON SOLAR POWER 5 SIREN SITES 19,170.00
230542 01/06/2026 FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION SOLAR POWER 4 ADDITIONAL SIREN SITES 15,336.00
230729 01/09/2026 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES ADVANCED METERiNG INFRASTRUCTURE 207,712.00
230422 12/31/2025 FIRE DEPARTMENT PETTY CASH FUND PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT-SKOKIE FIRE DEPARTMENT 92.07
230473 01/05/2026 FIRE SERVICE INC METER REPAIR TRAINING COURSE 480.00
230449 01/05/2026 FIRST RESPONDERS WELLNESS CENTER 2026 PD WELLNESS CHECKS 700.00
230450 01/05/2026 FIRST RESPONDERS WELLNESS CENTER 2026 PDWELLNESS CHECKS 3,850.00
230413 12/31/2025 FiRST RESPONDERS WELLNESS CENTER 2025 PDWELLNESS CHECKS 1,575.00
230772 01/12/2026 G&MTRUCKfNGINC MATERIAL HAULING - DIRT REMOVAL 4,125.00
230768 01/12/2026 G&M TRUCKING iNC CA-7STONI; 2,370.02
230770 01/12/2026 G&M TRUCKING INC CA-7 STONE 3,964.56
230648 01/08/2026 G&M TRUCKING INC DIRT REMOVED 1,625.00
230737 01/12/2026 GA5AWAY DiSTRIBUTORS JNC LIQUID SALT BRINE 2,569.56
230764 01/12/2026 GB SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INC DVPU-TA 2023-03181 DOS. 4-19-2023 REPAIRS 9,675.00
230636 01/08/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK "HYDRAULIC FILTER 14.61
230629 01/07/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-AIR FILTER 21.13
230627 01/07/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-0!L FILTER 48.00
230607 01/07/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-FLASHER RELAY 26.40
230643 Ol/OS/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - VALVE STEM EXTENSION 28.76
230694 01/09/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK -TERMINAL CLEANER 13.98
230665 01/08/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - HYDRAULIC FILTER 14.61
230403 12/30/2025 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-AIR FILTERS 312.86
230534 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-FILTERS 46.24
230535 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AMBULANCE 17R - AiR FILTER 52.99
230536 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - FILTER 99,66
230537 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-MUD FLAP 80.85
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VOUCHER REPORT #17
JANUARY 20, 2026
Invoice Refff FY Date Vendor invoice Description Amount
230538 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-SPRAY PAiNT 22.84
230539 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY POLICE 117 - BATTERY 152.04
230562 01/07/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - AMBER STROBE LIGHT 61.07
230512 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - BELT 25.43
230522 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PUBUC WORKS 154-BELT 25.43
230523 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY POLICE 117 - SPARK PLUG AND JGNfTION COIL 112.83
230524 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - BELT 60.15
230525 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - BELT 60.15
230526 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-FUEL FILTER 33.4S
230527 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-BRAKE LIGHT 11.12
230528 01/06/2026 GENUiNE PASTS COMPANY STOCK" BATTERY TERMiNAL PROTECTOR 15.04
230529 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-AiP FILTERS 78.92
230530 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-HYDRAULIC OIL 54.25
230531 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AMBULANCE 17R - CABIN FILTER 12.00
230532 01/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-STROBE LAMP 61.07
230848 01/14/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PUBLIC WORKS 161 AND 169 - OJL FILTERS 47.75
230849 01/14/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PUBLIC WORKS 161 AND 169 - OIL FILTERS 28.93
230850 01/14/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PUBLiC WORKS 161 AND 169 - OIL 402.72
230805 01/13/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-DRYER FILTER 536.80
230513 01/06/2026 GOLF MILL FORD PUBLIC WORKS 73T - BALL JOINTS 142.98
230640 01/08/2026 GOLF MILL FORD PUBLIC WORKS 122T - HOOD STRUTS 88.82
230730 01/09/2026 GOLF MILL FORD POLICE 320 - MAIN WINDOW SWiTCH 65.16
230728 01/09/2026 GOLF MILL FORD POLICE 318-REAR SHOCKS 354.92
230660 01/08/2026 GRA!NGER 4PINCFL26WFORFD 28.14
230666 01/08/2026 GRAINGER 20 GAUGE PIPE EXTENSION 35.59
230667 01/08/2026 GRAiNGER COGGEDV-BELT 10.94
230668 01/08/2026 GRAiNGER DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY 154,76
230669 01/08/2026 GRAINGER 411NCOGGEDV-BELT 22.54
230663 01/08/2026 GRAINGER CREDtT FOR DIRECT DRIVE SLOWER MOTOR (244.52)
230664 01/08/202G GRAINGER FLUOR BALLAST AND FUES FOR PD 297.50
230519 01/06/2026 GRAINGER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SIGN SHOP 1,488.72
230472 01/05/2026 GRAINGER FDE17 & FDS18 HEADUGHTS 1,280.20
230837 01/13/2026 GRAINGER RELAY 120V COIL TERM IANIAL FOR AUTO 90.26
230838 01/13/2026 GRAINGER SWIVEL BAIL JOINT 25.48
230839 01/13/2026 GRAINGER SWITCHING RELAY FOR AUTO 120.44
230840 01/13/2026 GRAINGER SUM FLOOD LIGHT AND COMPACT LED LAMP FOR STATION #16 79.32
230701 01/09/2026 GREAT LAKES URBAN FORESTRY INC FALL 2025 RE-INVENTORY WORK FOR PARKWAY TREES 9,676.75
230566 01/07/2026 H & H ELECTRIC CO S47653 - ROUTINE INVOICE FOR NOV 2025 9,991.23
230567 01/07/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #47485 ROUTINE INVOICE FOR OCT 2025 9,991.23
230568 01/07/2026 H & H ELECTR!C CO #47709 - OAKTON AND CRAWFORD 3,194.46
230569 01/07/2026 H & H ELECTRIC CO #47708 Rl - 3542 MAIN STREET 1,537.95
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VOUCHER REPORT #17
JANUARY 20, 2026
Invoice Refff FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
230570 01/07/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #47748 - 9038 EAST PRAIRSE ROAD 3,400.70
230571 01/07/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #47627 - 9038 EAST PRAIRiE ROAD 1,003.65
230572 01/07/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #47571 - GREENWOOD AND LITTLE ELM BEND 1,795.09
230867 01/12/2026 HARRIS COVINGTON NSCPAS BOARD MEETING ON 1/12/26 90.00
230765 12/23/2025 HD SUPPLY FORMERLY HOME DEPOT PRO 3/8" RATCHET & DRfVE IMPACT ACC-MALTESE 212.99
230S53 12/19/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES MISC. TOOLS AND HARDWARE 2,110.52
230706 01/09/2026 IDPH MONTHLY SURCHARGE FEE DEC2025 156.00
230759 01/01/2026 ILLINOIS CRIME FREE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FOR WILKEN 1/1/26-U/31/2G 50.00
230476 01/05/2026 ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 700.00
230489 01/05/2026 ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE COVERT REGiSTRATiON FEES FOR 3 VEHICLES-NiKOLOPOULOS 453.00
230438 01/02/2026 ILLINOIS STATE POUCE SEIZED FUNDS - CASE # 20-6308 2,880.00
230469 01/05/2026 ILLINOIS TOLLWAY TEMP PLATE TOLL CHARGES PW133 5.80
230470 01/05/2026 ILLINOIS TOLLWAY TEMP PLATE TOLL CHARGES PW121 5.80
230518 01/06/2026 IMPERIAL SUPPLIES LLC STOCK - SEAL 48.85
230757 01/12/2026 INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS iNC FIRE SQUAD 18-CONNECTORS 19.53
230514 12/31/2025 INVOICE CLOUD DEC 2025 CREDIT CARD AND ONLINE PAYMENT FEES 8,445.45
230442 01/04/2026 JGUNiFORMSINC REPLACEMENT POLO SHIRTS 119.00
230443 01/04/2026 JG UNIFORMS !NC REPt-ACEMENT POLO SHIRTS 119.00
230251 12/26/202S JG UNIFORMS iNC NEW HIRE CLOTHING 261.20
230253 12/26/2025 JG UNIFORMS tNC REPLACEMENT DUPC PANTS 132.30
23018S 12/23/2025 JG UNIFORMS iNC REPLACEMENT POLO SHiRTS 178.50
230670 01/08/2026 JJKELLER& ASSOCIATES INC PRE-TRIP iNSPECTION BOOKS 348.00
230763 01/12/2026 JAMES MCCARTHY REPAIR TO FRAMES/DOCUMENT 438.57
230702 01/09/2026 JEFFREY GREENSPAN RED LIGHT TiCKET HEARING 4SO.OO
230703 01/09/2026 JEFFREY GREENSPAN PARKING TICKET HEARING 270.00
230688 01/08/2026 JEFFREY GREENSPAN CODE ENFORCEMENT DECEMBER 540.00
230806 01/12/2026 JENNIFER ENGEL FARMER'S MARKET MANAGER DUTIES 2025 - OCTOBER 1,875.00
230807 01/13/2026 JENNIFER ENGEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR 2026 WINTER FARMERS' MARKET SUPPUES 1,102.73
230810 01/12/2026 JOERG METZNER PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES FOR SKOKIE WiNTER FARMERS' MARKET 500.00
230855 01/13/2026 JOHN LOCKERBY APPRECiAT!ON EVENT FOR VOLUNTEERS ON JAN. 13,2026 115.22
230549 01/06/2026 JOHN LOCKERBY REiMB FOR MTG W/DEVELOPER TO REVIEW DEVELOPMENT PROCESS & OPPORTUNiTIES 82.35
230120 12/22/2025 JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING ILC BASIC CARDSAC MANUALS 1,904.98
230689 01/08/2026 JUNAiD SYED & AMBREEN JUNAID EMERGENCY FUND ASSISTANCE 1,000.00
230511 01/06/2026 KENT AUTOMOTIVE STOCK-BLACK TIRE WIRE 59.79
230862 01/14/2026 KIWANIS CLUB OF SKOKIE VALLEY K1WANIS DUES FOR CLERK DESAi 36.00
230808 01/02/2026 KIWAN1S CLUB OF 5KOKIE VALLEY MEMBERSHiP DUES FOR JOHN LOCKERBY 2Q(JAN-MAR) 36.00
230493 01/06/2026 KLEIN THORPE AND JEN KINS LTD LEGAL SERVICES FOR ETHICS COMMiSSIQN THROUGH SEPT. 30, 2025 (WESTLAW RESEARCH) 398.98
230490 01/05/2026 LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED STATION 17 RECLiNER REPLACEMENT 8,299.91
230832 01/13/2026 LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS RECYCLiNG SERVICES 113,886.00
230833 01/13/2026 LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS RECYCLING AND CONDO SERVICES 28,673.82
230631 01/07/2026 LAWRENCE A KULMANJR. FILE AL-6.220250261 TA 2510076 1,571.63
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #17
JANUARY 20, 2026
Invoice Re? FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
230480 01/05/2026 LEGAL AND LIABILm RISK MGMTINST LITHiUM ION BAFTERY TRAINING-ZABADAL 150.00
230561 01/07/2026 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC FIRE SQUAD 17R - REBUILD KiT 171.81
230433 01/02/2026 MATTHEW KAINER TUITION REiMBURSEMENT 2,622.63
230452 01/05/2026 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC STOCK-DIFF. FLUID 1,281.25
230465 01/05/2026 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC PUBLIC WORKS 227 - HYDRAULIC TUBE 238.50
230758 12/14/2025 MCDONALDS CORPORATION DEC 2025 BILLABLE SALES RECEiPTS FROM STORE #7546 16.40
230565 01/07/2026 MCGOVERN MHCUNC. PD OUTFITTING OF 318 22,509.00
230491 01/06/2026 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO STOCK-SANDING BRUSH 85.36
230780 01/12/2026 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO STOCK-HOSE COUPLING 22.54
230658 01/08/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE BUILDING SUPPLIES 22.97
230659 01/08/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE SUiLDING SUPPLIES FOR PW 97.06
230655 01/08/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE 2<'X25'500LBTIEDOWNS 31,98
230649 01/08/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE DECK POST TIES 20.82
230650 01/08/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE TREE CREW CHIPPER BOX SUPPLIES 387.24
230671 01/08/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE DRILL B!T, DIAMOND BLADE & WEDGE ANCHOR 59.35
230841 01/13/2026 MENARDS MORTON SROVE FLEXCOUPLER 11.67
230842 01/13/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE MED DUPi' HOSE, FAIL, & PLUMBESS GREASE 32.38
230573 01/05/2026 MEREDITH GIOiA REIMBURSEMENT FOR FINE ARTS COMMISSiON AWARDS RECEPTION ON 1/5/26 81.69
230418 12/31/2025 MGP!NC GIS STAFFING SERVICES FY2026 - DECEMBER 2025 14,027.98
230864 01/12/2026 MICHELE BRODSKY NSCPAS BOARD MEETING ON 1/12/26 90.00
230826 01/07/2026 MiD-STATE ORGANIZED CRIME INFO CTR 2026 MEMBERSHIP FOR 101+ FT SWORN -BARNES 300.00
230406 12/30/2025 MIDWEST AiR PRO INC REPLACEMENT OF EARTH MAGNET ASSEMBLY E16 961.75
230407 12/30/2025 MIDWEST AIS PRO INC 8ALANCER CORD REPLACEMENT ON E18 220.00
230791 12/18/2025 MIDWEST VETERINARY COMPANY LLC VETERINARY SERVICES FOR #25-10389 -DEC 2025 115,49
230510 01/06/2026 MINALDESAi SUPPLIES FOR FOR CLERK'S MTG. 27.84
230861 01/14/2026 MINALDESAI MISC EXPENSES FOR JAN 2026 200.00
230507 Ol/OG/2026 MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT PUBLiC WORKS 153 - OIL LEVEL SENSOR 202.12
230720 01/09/2026 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS-STARCOM NETWORK STARCOMAIRTIMEPD 7,510.00
230721 01/09/2026 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS-STARCOM NETWORK STARCOMAIRTIMEFD 2,321.00
230722 01/09/2026 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS-STARCOM NETWORK RADIO REPAIR VALSAM IS 665.00
230746 01/12/2026 MOTOROLA SOLUTiONS-STARCOM NETWORK 12V VEHICLE RADIO CHARGERS - FD 1,418.16
230421 01/02/2026 MPOWER GENERATORS INC PW EV CHARGER ELECTRICAL WORK 2,470,00
230425 01/02/2026 MUNICIPAL CLERKS ASSM N/NW SUBURBS CLERK'S DINNER MTG JAN. 7, CLERK AND DEPUPC 70.00
230769 01/12/2026 NEUCOINC HVACTRANSFORMER 87.50
230496 01/06/2026 NICK & ERNIE'S FLEET 341 REPAIR FOR FILES DVPE/VA-0260 3,172.00
230606 01/07/2026 NICK WYATT REIMBURSEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL REFRESHMENTS FOR MEASURE GALLERY ON 1/7/26 35.90
230557 01/07/2026 N!CK WYATT REIMBURSEMENT FOR REFRESHMENTS FOR MEASURE GALLERY ON 1/7/26 58.35
230428 01/02/2026 NiCOGOLOBERG AL CLAIM 052025-0250 3,249.62
230796 01/12/2026 NtLES TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 219 !NET INTERNET SERVICE 1,425.00
230743 12/23/2025 NIPSTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 19,882.00
230352 12/30/2025 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC M15C OFFICE SUPPLIES - PLANNING 81.65
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT ffl7
JANUARY 20, 2026
invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
230414 12/31/2025 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 67.69
230415 12/31/2025 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 34.87
230741 01/12/2026 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLiES 28.46
230723 01/09/2026 OSAMAH ALBAYATi EMERGENCY FUND ASSISTANCE 1,000.00
230656 01/08/2026 OZiNGA READY MIX CONCRETE INC CONCRETE 1,273.75
230830 01/09/2026 PFPEHIBONE&CO PARKING AND WARNING TICKET ENVELOPES 1,672.06
230800 01/13/2026 PARKS PLUMBING & SEWER INC WATER SERVICE INSTALL @ 5047 CHASE 8,480.00
230653 01/08/2026 PARKS PLUMBING & SEWER INC ADDITIONAL EXCAVATfON FOR KILL OFF IN STREET @ 5047 1,750,00
230754 01/12/2026 PETER BAKER & SON CO 2025 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM - VARIOUS LOCATIONS 200,000.00
230508 01/06/2026 PETER BAKER & SON CO 2025 HIGH PRIQRm PATCHING PROGRAM 492,149.74
230732 01/12/2026 PIZZO& ASSOCIATES LTD PLANTS FOR BEAUTIFICAT!ON WORK DAY OCT 1,166,04
230628 01/07/2026 PLANETTECHNOLOGIESINC 0365 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 44,173.32
230695 01/09/2026 PLATINUM PEST SOLUTIONS RAT PROGRAM CONTRACTUAL SERVICE DEC 2025 17,833.33
230551 01/06/2026 POLICE DEPARTMENT PETTY CASH FUND REIMBURSEMENT 173,88
230776 01/12/2026 PRECISE MRMLLC 5 MB FLAT DATA PLAN 980.00
230687 01/08/2026 PRINTXPRESS BIZ CARDS FOR BAM AND AWF 180.00
230559 01/06/2026 PRINT XPRESS 2 A-FRAME SIGNS FOR WINTER FARMERS MARKET 140.00
230755 12/29/2025 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF IILIN015 PRINTER MNTNC 69.76
230766 01/01/2026 QUENCH USAtNC MONTHLY WATER FILTER CONTRACT AT PD -JAN 2026 92.40
230789 01/12/2026 RAQUEL WILDE BD BOND REFUND-8059 EAST PRAIRiE ROAD 250.00
230717 01/09/2026 RAVE WIRELESSING RAVE/SMART911 ANNUAL FEE 17,220.00
230786 12/31/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM PANTS/FLASHLIGHT^WERNER 316.17
230779 12/30/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOINC NAME TAGS FOR NEW OFFICERS 114.75
230416 12/31/2025 RAYO'HERRONCOiNC UNiFORMS-KS 79.50
230553 01/07/2026 RED LINE WORKS, LLC CONVERT T301 TO HAVE COMPUTER 1,794,00
230554 01/07/2026 RED LINE WORKS, LLC FELONY STOP MICS NEW SQUADS 1,246.72
230463 01/05/2026 RELXINC DBAL£X!SNEXIS LEXtSNEXIS MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION DECEMBER 622.00
230873 01/12/2026 RENEROY NSCPAS BOARD MEETING ON 1/12/26 90.00
230871 01/12/2026 RHfANNONGURLEY NSCPAS BOARD MEETING ON 1/12/26 90.00
230515 01/06/2026 RMW Construction !nc BD BOND REFUND-7937 LOWELLAVE 500.00
230662 12/31/2025 ROBERT OLKOWSK! REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNIFORM SHOES/5HIRTS 669.93
230863 01/14/2026 ROHANNA BERK NSCPAS BOARD MEETING ON 1/12/26 90.00
230794 01/12/2026 RUSSRiETVELD MEETiNG REiMBURSEMENT 211.24
230517 01/06/2026 RUSS RiETVELD MEETING REIMBURSEMENT 10,10
230731 01/09/2026 SAFEBUILT ILLINOIS LLC PLAN REVIEWS 1,262.00
230471 01/05/2026 SAMSARA INC. SAMSARATELEMATICS 6,789.60
230708 01/09/2026 SCHROEDER & SCHROEDER iNC 2025 NON-ARTERIAL RESURFACING PROGRAM 530,886.92
230699 01/09/2026 SCHROEDER & SCHROEDER!NC 2025 CONCRETE PROGRAM 273,978.37
230816 01/13/2026 SECURITAS ELECTRONIC SECURITY INC QT/ 300 VOS ACCESS fD CARDS 1,809.32
230645 01/08/2026 SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO PA! NT FOR PW 181.71
230646 01/08/2026 SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO PAINT SAMPLES FOR PW 14.00
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #17
JANUARY 20, 2026
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor invoice Description Amount
230634 01/08/2026 SKOKIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONATIONS 2025 3,347.52
230858 12/31/2025 SKOKIE PAINT & WALLPAPER TOUCH UP PAINT FOR SCULPTURE ON MAIN STREET 24.93
229538 02/01/2026 SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY IMRF INSURANCE PREMIUM 1,766.00
230651 01/08/2026 SOLID WASTE AGENCY N COOK CNTY SWANCC REFUSE TONNAGE FEES 40,933.54
230696 01/09/2026 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY PUSH CAMERA REPAiR 984.80
230552 01/07/2026 SUBURBAN ACCENTS INC REPLACEMENT GRAPHICS FOR 313 189.50
230787 01/02/2026 T-MOBILEUSAiNC PRECISfON LOCATION SERVICE -MCCUNE 115.00
230870 01/12/2026 TERRENCEGUOLEE N5CPAS BOARD MEETING ON 1/12/26 165.00
230740 01/05/2026 THE NORTON GROUP, INC. BENEFITS CONSULTING-JAN 4,680.00
230419 12/02/2025 THE NORTON GROUP, INC. BENEFITS CONSULTING-DEC 4,680.00
230801 01/13/2026 THELEN MATERIALS LLC LEAF YARD PICK UP 12,936.00
230798 01/13/2026 THELEN MATERIALS LLC LEAF YARD PICK UP 14,168.00
230809 01/01/2026 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST CLEAR INVESTIGATIVE SUITE MONTHLY CHARGES -DEC INVOICE 2025 786.20
230860 01/14/2026 TRANSCHiCAGO TRUCK GROUP AMBULANCE 17R - FL! SWITCH 47.88
229965 12/18/2025 TRANSCHiCAGO TRUCK GROUP CORE RETURN (715.00)
230505 01/06/2026 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP AMBULANCE 17R * REAR PADS AND WINDOW SWITCH 187.06
230503 01/06/2026 TRANSCHtCAGO TRUCK GROUP PUBLIC WORKS 164 - PRESSURE SENSOR AND GASKET 1,320.40
230749 01/12/2026 TRANSCHiCAGO TRUCK GROUP PUBLIC WORKS 164 - AIR INTAKE CONNECTION 642.56
230751 01/12/2026 TRANSCmCAGO TRUCK GROUP FIRE SQUAD IS - SPEED SENSORS 506.67
230752 01/12/2026 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP AMBULANCE 17R - EGR VALVE 1,191.00
230684 01/08/2026 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP PUBLIC WORKS 164 - DFN PRESSURE SENSOR 251.15
230506 01/06/2026 TTTECHNOLOGIES STOCK-SCREWS 28.36
230711 01/09/2026 ULINE CR! SUPPLIES 395.13
230700 01/09/2026 UPS AUTO WEEKLY CHARGE 78,34
230462 01/05/2026 US LEGAL SUPPORTING TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES WC LIT 245.20
230773 01/12/2026 USA BLUE BOOK CHLORINE ANALYZERS, 12 SETS 729.77
230744 01/12/2026 VALDES LLC STOCK-D£F FLUID 323.70
230719 01/09/2026 VERiZON WIRELESS WIRELESS SERVICE 1,334.61
230874 12/01/2025 VERiZON WIRELESS CELL PHONE SERVICE 1,211.69
230803 01/12/2026 VESTIS UNtFORMS&WORKPLACE SUPPLIES UNIFORM SERVICE 72.39
230494 01/06/2026 VESTiS UNIFORMS&WORKPLACE SUPPLIES UNIFORMS 93.49
230520 01/06/2026 VESTfS UNIFORMS&WORKPL^CE SUPPLIES UNIFORMS 72.39
230550 01/06/2026 VISIONARY REAL ESTATE INC EMERGENCY FUND ASSISTANCE 1,000,00
230533 01/06/2026 WSDARLEY&CO WRENCHES WITH HOLDER 439.97
230218 12/26/2025 WSDARLEY&CO STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 6,344.00
230405 12/30/2025 WSDARLEY&CO SERVICE REPAIR 345.88
230835 01/13/2026 WAREHOUSE DIRECT TOWELS & CAN LINERS 1,281,00
230836 01/13/2026 WAREHOUSE DIRECT TOUET TISSUE, TOWELS, AND CAN LINERS FOR PD 1,676.28
230859 01/14/2026 WATERWAY GAS & WASH COMPANY DECEMBER CAR WASH PW 47.25
230497 01/06/2026 WEBMARC DOORS F!LE# DVPE/VA-0029 PW DOOR REPAIR 1,469,46
230560 01/07/2026 WEST SIDETRACTOR SALES PUBLIC WOFIKS 222 - HYDRAULIC OIL 319.07
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VlllAGEOFSKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT ffl7
JANUARY 20, 2026
invoice Refff Pf Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
230451 01/05/2026 WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES PUBLIC WORKS 224 - OUTRIGER PADS 169,16
230686 01/08/2026 WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES PUBLIC WORKS 224 - OUTRIGGER PADS AND DOOR SHOCK 433.02
230654 01/08/2026 WILMETTE TRUCK & BUS DEC SAFETY LANE INSPECTIONS 650.00
230747 01/12/2026 ZIEBELL WATER SERVICES PRODUCTS FIREHYDRANTS 103.600.00
230748 01/12/2026 ZIE8ELL WATER SERViCES PRODUCTS FIRE HYDRANTS 60,000.00
230750 01/12/2026 ZIEBELL WATER SERVICES PRODUCTS FIREHYDRANTS 6,750.00
230774 01/12/2026 ZIEBELL WATER SERVICES PRODUCTS HYDRANT REPAIR PARTS $ 1,502.31
Total: $ 3,254,807.25
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Memorandum
Human Resources Division
TO: Lucy Rukavina, Administrative Assistant
Manager's^Qffice
FROM: —LC^- —Ui-
Ed Stare, Human Resources Specialist
DATE: December 31, 2025
SUBJECT: Agenda Item for the Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Board Meeting
Please place the following on the January 20 agenda:
• Swearing-in of two (2) Firefighters;
• Joseph Dickert
• Avery Albiola
Commissioner Nicole Potthast will have the honor of performing the swearing-in duties.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
c: Ann Tennes, Mayor
Debra W. Stinson, Human Resources Director
Nicholas Eschner, Fire Chief
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Memorandum
Mayor's Office
TO: Boartf^of Trustees
FROM:
May^r
DATE: January 20,2026
SUBJECT: Resignation
* A Resignation
Familv Services Commissipn
Christi McSweeney
637150 Board of Trustees 1-20-2026
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IVIemorandum
Manager's Office
TO; The Honorable Mayor and
Board of Trustees
Village Clerk
Corporation Counsel
FROM: \k 3. /<^
In T. Lockerby, Village Manager
DATE: January 15,2026
SUBJECT; MANAGER'S REPORT
BOARD MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 20,2026
A. Recommendation for Adoption of Ordinance for Short Term Rentals (STR).
Community Development along with Corporation Counsel/Legal Department have
been working on restructuring Short Term Rentals (STR) within the Village based
on prior Board discussions. Village staff recommends that the Board authorize the
attached ordinance to regulate Short Term Rentals through a STR license process,
balancing neighborhood preservation with community-serving uses. The ordinance
reflects discussions from the September 15, 2025 Village Board meeting. I concur
with staff's recommendation and respectfully request Board approval to adopt the
ordinance for Short Term Rentals. Johanna Nyden, Director of Community
Development will provide a presentation.
* B. Purchase of a Fire Squad/Pumper Replacement- Fleet #101/Rescue 17
Pierce Enforcer - $1,451,348 - Pierce Manufacturing / MacQueen Emerqency,
Aurora, Illinois.
The Fire Department is due for replacement of a fire squad/pumper (Rescue 17)
that is identified in the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and per the
replacement schedule, is projected to be delivered in FY2028. Due to industry and
manufacture delays, a fire apparatus has a 47-50 month lead time from the time of
order. To remain aligned with the Capital Improvement Plan and replacement
schedule, a fire squad/pumper needs to be ordered. Pricing was obtained
competitively through the Sourcewell Consortium Pricing Joint Government
Purchasing Program. It is recommended that a contract be awarded to Pierce
Manufacturing/MacQueen Emergency in the amount of $1,447,000 plus a $4,348
performance bond. The peri'ormance bond was secured due to the long lead time
for manufacturing. I concur with staff's recommendation and respectfully request
Board approval.
* C. Purchase of One (1) CASE 651G Wheel Loader - McCann Industries Inc.,
Addison. Illinois - $220,307.
The Village's current front-end leader is used year-round for various tasks such as
snow removal, leaf collection, alley maintenance, truck loading and stockpiling of
materials and has experienced significant mechanical failure to the rear axle,
causing the machine to become inoperable. Although this replacement was
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originally planned for Fiscal Year 2027, advancing the purchase is necessary due
to the premature failure of the existing unit. It is staff's recommendation to
purchase the new unit from McCann Industries, a vendor the Village has
previously purchased from with satisfactory results. I concur with staff's
recommendation that a contract in the amount of $220,307 be awarded to
McCann Industries. This amount includes a trade-in allowance of $8,500. Board
approval is respectfully requested.
D. Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment.
The Public Works Director has requested authorization to sel! at auction certain
surplus vehicles. These vehicles will be auctioned through the Northwest Municipai
Conference (NWMC) Auction, which has proven to be successful in the past. The
Village currently has five Village Haii vehicles, three Police Department vehicles,
and one Public Works vehicle that are being replaced or removed from the fleet. In
addition, there is also miscelianeous old automotive equipment to be sold at
auction. I concur with these recommendations and respectfully request Board
approval for these vehicles to be sold at the NWMC auction.
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Memorandum
Community Development Department
TO: John Lockerby, Village Manager
FROM: Johanna Nyden, AICP, Community Development Director
DATE: January 15,2026
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM ~ January 20, 2026 Village Board Meeting
Recommendation for Adoption of Ordinance for Short Term Rentals (STR)
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Village Board adopt the attached ordinance regulating short-term rentals
(STRs) in the Village through a STR license process.
Summary
The ordinance reflects the discussions from the September 15, 2025 Village Board meeting that seek
to:
• Preserve residential neighborhood character: The very charm that makes STRs attractive in
our residential neighborhoods is vitally important to preserve for Skokie's residents.
• Recognize community serving uses: Many STRs may play home to guests who are visiting
family or friends who are residents of Skokie or serve as housing for Skokie families that are
temporarily displaced from their primary residence.
Below are key elements for how a STR would be regulated and permitted to operate in Skokie:
• Eligibility and Residency Requirements
o Operators ofOwner-Occupied STRs must demonstrate that the dwelling unit bein^
offered as an STR is their permanent and legal primary residence or located on the
same parcels as their permanent and legal primary residence, and the licensees are the
record title or beneficial owner of the property.
o No new Investor-owned STRs are permitted to operate in the Village; existing
investor-owned STRs are permitted only if they were registered rental units or in
process to obtain a rental registration from the Village prior to January 16, 2026.
• Established STRs. Under current practice, STRs have been registered as residential rental
units, similar to other residential property that is available for long-term rental (any period of
30 days or longer). Under this practice, owners of rental properties pay an annual registration
fees and are required to make the rental unit available for an inspection by a Code
Compliance Specialist. Upon passing the inspection, units may be rented.
The new regulations set forth in the attached draft ordinance, all owners of existing STRs in
the Village must both apply for STR License and register any dwellings they plan to offer for
rent as STRs with the Village not later than 120 days after the effective date of the ordinance.
Existing STRs may only be registered with the Village if they were already registered as
rental units.
Document Number: 637524
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For properties that are operating as investor" owned STRS and have been registered through
the Village's current rental registration process, they may continue to operate as investor
STRs (and do not have to be owner-occupied) under a "grandfather clause." No investor-
owned STR that was not previously registered with the Village as a rental unit may be
registered as an STR under the new ordinance.
Minimum Stay
o No STR may rented for a period of less than seven (7) consecutive days.
License for Operators and STR Unit Registration
o Creates a license requirement for property owners who seek to offer dwelling units or
portions thereof as STRs.
o Creates a unit registration requirement for the dwelling units that will be offered as
STRs.
Permitted Locations
o STRs may only be located in the primary residential structure on a parcel of property.
STRs may not be located in any accessory structure or building on the property.
o In multi-family buildings:
• STRs may only be located in multi-family buildings in which the property
owner (STR operator) maintains the property as their legal and permanent
address (e.g. a resident owns a two-flat and seeks to rent a different unit
within the same primary structure on the property);
• STRs may only be located in condominium buildings where by-laws permit
leasing of property for less than 30 days. Annual registration for these types of
units will be required to demonstrate that by-laws continue to allow leasing of
property for less than 30 days.
Geographic Limitations of STRS. The total number of STRs allowed to operate is limited
to one per block and block face in order to limit the impact on residential neighborhoods.
Notwithstanding this limitation, in the event that multiple existing STRs are found in excess
of the location limitation on the block or block face as of the effective date of this ordinance,
all STRs that were registered rental units under the Village's rental registration program prior
to January 16, 2026 will be allowed to continue to operate as STRs so long as their STR
registrations are maintained in good standing.
Create STR Operator Training Program. Similar to the Village's Landlord Training
program, the Village will require STR operators to complete a Village sponsored or approved
training program every 12 months to obtain and maintain their STR license. An STR
operator may not register a STR unit or offer a STR unit to the public without completion of
the annual training program. The training program will address property maintenance and
code compliance expectations, applicable Village Code, occupancy limits, requirements to
* Rental periods exceeding 29 days are traditionally considered long-term rentals as they generally create a landlord-
tenant relationship and are outside the scope of Short-Term Rental regulations.
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inform visitors/guests of Village operations (e.g. garbage, public street parking regulations,
noise), screening of guests through platforms and other recognized industry best practices for
successful STR operation.
• Initial STR Unit Inspection. Every potential STR unit will be required to undergo and pass
an STR inspection prior to being made available to guests. STR units will be inspected by
representatives from the Community Development and Fire Departments and other
Departments as determined to be necessary to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of
guests. Specific requirements for determining occupancy for overnight guests will be
determined during the inspection process. Units will be required to undergo inspection
annually.
• Proposed fee structure:
o Initial license fees for owners ofSTRs will be $1,200 ($100/month) for the initial
one-year probationary period. The annual license renewal fee following the
probationary license period will be $400 ($33.33/month).
o Proposed registration fees for STR units is tiered based on whether the STR is an
owner-occupied STR or an investor-owned STRs.
• Initial registration for owner-occupied STRs will be $2,450 for the initial one-
year probationary period. The annual registration renewal fee following the
probationary registration period will be $1,800.
* Initial registration for investor-owned STRs will be $3,600 for the initial one-
year probationary period. The annual registration renewal fee following the
probationary registration period will be $3,000.
• Notice to Neighbors. Every STR operator must provide a notice to neighbors within 250
feet that an STR is in operation. The notice must include the STR registration number, the
STR address, name and contact information for the STR licensee and operator (email and
phone) as well as any other pertinent information required by the Village. These notices
must be sent every year following renewal of STR unit registration.
• Establish "STR Probationary Period" for first 12 months ofSTR operation. Every STR
will undergo a 12-month probationary period for its operation following applicable
inspection and payment of fees). During this probationary period the STR operator will be
limited to no more than 12 (twelve) STR bookings. Additionally, the Village representatives
may inspect the premises of the STR at any time to determine compliance. At the end of the
probationary period, the Village staff will evaluate if the STR host complied with the
Village's regulations for STRs (paid hotel tax, passed inspections, did not violate any codes
of conducts, had received any notices of violation, etc.). If the owner of the STR
successfully complied with Village Codes, paid the hotel tax on a timely basis, and passed
inspections at various intervals, they would be eligible for renewal of their STR License and
corresponding STR Registrations. After successfully completing a probationary period, the
12-booking limit will be lifted to allow up to 18 bookings per calendar year. In the event any
code violations occur during the probationary period, the Village reserves the right to cancel
the probationary period for the STR unit and determine that the property and/or STR operator
cannot maintain a license is not able to apply for a STR at that property and/or other
properties for a designated period of time, up to 24 months.
Document Number: 637524
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Implementation and Utilization of STR Management Tool. Several communities utilize
STR management tools that assist in the identification of STRs, monitor compliance with
license, registration, and collection of fees, and assist with communication to operators
regarding complaints and other concerns. The costs associated with this technology would
be offset by revenues collected from license fees and taxes remitted by this use. Tools
perform the following functionalities:
o Monitor active STRs in the marketplace. These tools can identify different
platforms throughout the Internet that offer STRs in Skokie. Notably some of these
platforms utilize technology that makes it more challenging for municipal reviewers
to identify STRs in the market. The tool identifies STRs and checks to make sure
they are registered with the municipality and if not, "flags" the STR to help Village
staff with appropriate follow-up and enforcement.
o Manage Collection of Hotel Tax. These tools create interfaces to assist with the
collection of applicable fees and taxes in order to facilitate timely payment to the
Village.
o Provides "Complaint Hotline". Some of these tools offer a third-party service that
neighbors of STRs can provide feedback or address complaints and concerns
regarding a STR in their neighborhood. The service immediately contacts the STR
operator to address the concern (e.g. noise, garbage, occupancy issues, etc.). The
Village is also provided a log of complaints that occur at the STR and can address in
the event of evaluation during a probationary period or if revocation of license and
registration is under consideration. This facilitates communication during times when
Village staff may not be working (evenings and weekends) and can direct non-
emergency complaints to the owner/operator and not through a public safety officer.
Violations. STRs are subject to all Village Code requirements including noise control,
property maintenance, and the Hotel/Motel guest privilege tax. In the event of failure to
comply with Village Codes, the Village would issue a Notice of Violation (NOV). The STR
operator would have a period of time to resolve the matter identified in the NOV. If this does
not occur, the Village would issue a local ordinance citation. This would require the STR
operator to come to an Administrative Adjudication hearing. Matters related to violations,
found liable, may be subject to monetary fine of up to the maximum daily fine of $ 1,500 as
well as suspension or revocation of the owner's STR License.
Suspension and Revocation of STR Licenses and Registrations. In addition to monetary
penalties, the Village Manager may conduct a hearing to determine whether an STR License
or Registration should be suspended or revoked. The Village Manager's decision will be
appealable to the Village Board. Similar to the probationary period for the STR, if a
revocation of a STR License occurs, neither the owner of the STR nor anyone else is will be
allowed to register a STR at that property and/or other properties for 24 months.
Established STRs. Under current practice, STRs have been registered as rentals, similar to
other residential property that is available for rent for more than 30 days. Under this practice,
rental properties pay annual fees and complete an inspection with a Code Compliance
Specialist. Upon passing the inspection, units may be rented.
Document Number: 637524
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Under the new ordinance, all existing STRs in the Village that have been previously
registered under the Village's existing rental registration program, must initiate the process
with the Village to be established as registered STRs under the new Village Code no later
than 120 days after passage of the ordinance. For those properties that are registered rental
properties that are operating as investor-owned STRS, they may continue to operate as
investor STRs (and do not have to be owner-occupied) under the "grandfather clause" if they
were a registered rental property prior to ordinance adoption.
Background
Under the Village's current practice, owner/operators of STRs are required to follow steps associated
with the Village's rental license process. This process is, however, tailored to a rental use associated
with long term renters and not shorter-term rental arrangements facilitated by Airbnb, VRBO, and
other "sharing economy" housing websites.
Attachments:
- STR Ordinance
Document Number: 637524
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SME: 9/2/25 Manager’s Report
9/15/25 Manager’s Report
1/20/26 Manager’s Report
THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
26-1-C-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 26, 46, AND 98 OF THE
SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS
1 WHEREAS, the Village is a home rule municipal corporation in accordance with Article
2 VII, Section 6(a) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970 with the authority to may
3 exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs including,
4 but not limited to, the power to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals
5 and welfare; to license; and to tax; and
6
7 WHEREAS, Chapter 26 of the Skokie Village Code, titled “Businesses,” pertains to the
8 licensing and regulation of private business in the Village; and
9
10 WHEREAS, Chapter 46 of the Skokie Village Code, titled “Fees for Licenses, Services,
11 and Permits,” sets forth fees required to be paid for licenses; and
12
13 WHEREAS, Chapter 98 of the Skokie Village Code, titled “Taxation,” imposes various
14 municipal taxes pursuant to the Village’s statutory and home rule authority; and
15
16 WHEREAS, with the increased usage of the online platforms such as Airbnb and other
17 property rental platforms, there has been a rise in the number of residences in the Village that
18 are being rented out for periods of less than 30 days (“Short-Term Rentals”); and
19
20 WHEREAS, currently the Village requires all dwelling units offered as Short-Term
21 Rentals to be registered with the Village under its residential Rental Unit Registration process
22 set forth in Chapter 22, Article XIV of the Skokie Village Code; and
23
24 WHEREAS, with the heightened prevalence of Short-Term Rentals, it is in the best
25 interest of the Village and its residents to regulate such activity to maintain the safety of guests
26 and the preserve the residential character of neighborhoods in which Short-Term Rentals are
27 operated; and
28
29 WHEREAS, imposing rational regulations on Short-Term Rentals will protect the health
30 and safety of the general public, and reduce negative impact of Short-Term Rentals on
31 residential neighborhoods; and
32
33 WHEREAS, the Village’s Community Development Director has recommended that all
34 owners of Short-Term Rentals be required to obtain a license from the Village before offering
35 any dwelling unit to the public as a Short-Term Rental and that all dwelling units offered as
36 Short-Term Rentals be registered with the Village; and
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1 WHEREAS, the Village Manager recommended that the Skokie Village Code be
2 amended in accordance with the Community Development Director’s recommendations; and
3
4 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on January
5 20, 2026, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Village Manager;
6
7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
8 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois;
9
10 Section 1: That Chapter 26 of the Skokie Village Code be and the same is hereby
11 amended to add a new Article IV titled “Short-Term Residential Rentals,” consisting of
12 previously reserved section, in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
13 highlighted in bold.
14
15 CHAPTER 26. – BUSINESSES
16 …
17
18 ARTICLE IV. – SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
19
20
Sec. 26-131. – Purpose.
21
22 The purpose of this Article is to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of
23 the Village and its residents by: (i) requiring persons offering Short-Term Rentals
24 (STR) to obtain a license from the Village; (ii) requiring all dwelling units to be offered
25 as Short-Term Rentals to be registered with the Village; and (iii) imposing regulations
26 on the operation of Short-Term Rentals within the Village of Skokie.
27
28
29
Sec. 26-132. – Definitions.
30
31 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have
32 the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly
33 indicates a different meaning:
34
35 Dwelling: Any room or group of rooms located within a building and forming a
36 single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for
37 living, sleeping, cooking, bathing and eating.
38
39 Guest: Any person who rents an STR for transient occupancy by such person.
40 The term "Guest" does not include members of a Licensee’s household or any
41 Occupant with a tenancy of 30 days or longer.
42
43 Investor: A person who does not reside in, or occupy, a Dwelling and offers the
44 Dwelling as an STR for income purposes.
45
46 Licensee: A person who is authorized by the Village to offer a Dwelling as an
47 STR for income purposes.
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1 Multi-Unit Building: A structure that is designed and constructed to contain two
2 (2) or more Dwellings.
3
4 Operator: Any person who has legal charge, care, control or management of a
5 Dwelling offered as an STR, including but not limited to, building/property
6 managers, managing agents, or brokers.
7
8 Owner: Any person who alone, jointly or severally with others, holds legal title
9 to any Multi-Unit Building, or Dwelling, with or without accompanying actual
10 possession thereof; or is an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of the
11 estate of the Owner.
12
13 Occupant: An individual who resides in a Dwelling for a tenancy of 30 days
14 or longer.
15
16 Person: Any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or any
17 other legal entity.
18
19 Probationary Term: The first annual License term for a Licensee or the first
20 annual period in which an STR is registered with the Village.
21
22 Short-Term Rental (STR): A Dwelling or portion thereof offered for rent for a
23 period of not less than seven, and not more than 29, consecutive nights to any
24 person other than a member of a Licensee’s family.
25
26 Classes of STRs include:
27
28 Unhosted STR: An STR in which the Licensee maintains the Dwelling as
29 their primary residence but the Licensee does not occupy the Dwelling
30 during the short-term rental period.
31
32 Hosted STR: An STR in which the Licensee maintains the Dwelling as
33 their primary residence and occupies the Dwelling during the short-term
34 rental period along with any Guests.
35
36 Investor-Owned STR: An STR that is not occupied by the Licensee as a
37 primary resident and is utilized solely to generate rental income.
38
39 Short-Term Rental (STR) Intermediary Platform: A person or company that, for
40 compensation or a fee, provides an internet platform to connect Guests with
41 STR providers, and which primarily lists shared housing units on its platform.
42
43
44
Sec. 26-133. – License and Registration Required.
45
46
(a) No person may offer an STR for rent in the Village without first applying for,
47
qualifying for, obtaining, and maintaining in good standing an STR License from
48
the Village. Licenses may not be transferred between persons.
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(b) A Licensee must register each Dwelling to be offered as an STR with the Village.
2
3
(c) The requirements of this Section do not apply to the rental of a Dwelling made
4
pursuant to a rental agreement executed in conjunction with a contract to sell the
5
Dwelling or the premises on which the Dwelling is located, regardless of the period
6
of rental or tenancy.
7
8
9
Sec. 26-134 – License and Registration Term; Initial License and Registration Period.
10
11
(a) Term. Except as provided in subsection (c), STR Licenses and STR Registrations
12
issued pursuant to this Article shall have a term of 12 months commencing on May
13
1st and ending on April 30th of the following year.
14
15
(b) Renewals. STR Licenses and STR Registrations must be renewed by the Licensee
16
every twelve months prior to the end of the STR License and STR Registration
17
Term.
18
19
(c) Initial License and Registration Term. Each person seeking to operate an STR in
20
the Village during the first annual License term after the effective date of the
21
Ordinance establishing this Article must submit an application for an STR License
22
and all required STR Registrations no later than 120 days after that effective date.
23
STR Licenses and STR Registrations issued during the Initial License and
24
Registration Term shall be valid through April 30, 2027 unless otherwise suspended
25
or revoked.
26
27
28 Sec. 26-135. – Applications, Eligibility and Pre-Requisites.
29
30 (a) Applications. Persons desiring to obtain an STR License and register a Dwelling to
31 be used as an STR must submit a written application, in a form provided by the
32 Village Manager or designee, along with any supplemental information,
33 documentation, and certifications as may be determined necessary by the Village
34 Manager or designee.
35
36 (b) Proof of Ownership and Residence. A Licensee registering an Unhosted or Hosted
37 STR must include documentation satisfactory to the Village to demonstrate that (i)
38 the Licensee is the record title holder or beneficial owner of the property containing
39 the Dwelling; and (ii) the property containing the Dwelling proposed to be used as
40 an STR is the Licensee’s permanent and legal primary residence.
41
42 (c) Registering STRs in Multi-Family Buildings. If a Licensee seeks to register a
43 Dwelling located in a multi-unit building as an STR, and the building is governed by
44 a condominium declaration, occupancy covenant, or a homeowner’s association,
45 the Licensee must provide the Village with a written certification from the building’s
46 governing body that the operation of an STR in the Dwelling complies with the
47 Bylaws and Declarations of that building. Further, the Licensee must provide the
48 Village with documentation that:
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1 1. The Licensee maintains the Dwelling as the Licensee’s primary
2 residence; and
3
4 2. For Unhosted STRs, the building is served by on-site property
5 management that will serve as an Operator.
6
7 (d) Inspection. Each Licensee must allow the Village to inspect any Dwelling to be
8 registered as an STR in accordance with the requirements of Section 26-44 of the
9 Skokie Village Code. The Village will have the right to re-inspect any Registered
10 STR on an annual basis concurrent with the renewal of a STR Registration, and at
11 any reasonable time that admission is requested or required by the Village to
12 confirm compliance with the provisions of this Article.
13
14 (e) Notice to Surrounding Properties. No Dwelling may be registered as an STR unless
15 and until the Licensee has provided the Village with proof that the Licensee mailed
16 notice of the requested registration to all owners of real property located within a
17 radius of 250 feet of the proposed STR. The notice radius for this subsection will
18 include the width of public streets, alleys and other public ways. The notice must
19 contain the Licensee’s name, home address, email and phone number, the address
20 of the proposed STR (if different from the Licensee’s home address) and any other
21 information required to be included by the Village Manager or designee.
22
23 (f) Prior Registration of Investor Owned STRs Required. No Dwelling may be
24 registered as an Investor-Owned STR unless the Dwelling was registered with the
25 Village as a Residential Rental Unit pursuant to the requirements of Article XIV of
26 Chapter 22 of the Skokie Village Code as of January 16, 2026. Dwellings not
27 registered as Residential Rental Units by that date may only be registered for
28 Hosted or Unhosted STRs and must satisfy the residency requirements of those
29 classes.
30
31 (g) Village Training Program. Each Licensee must complete an annual training
32 provided by the Village addressing the requirements of this Article, property
33 maintenance expectations, other applicable provisions of Village Code, occupancy
34 limits, and recognized industry best practices for successful STR operation. No
35 Licensee may offer an STR for rent to the public without first completing the annual
36 training program.
37
38
39
Section 26-136. – Permitted Locations for Short-Term Rentals.
40
41
(a) No Short-Term Rental of Accessory Structures. STRs may only be located within
42
the principal structure on a property and are not permitted in any accessory
43
structure located on a property.
44
45
(b) Location Limit. No more than one STR may be registered with the Village on a
46
block or block face.
47
48
(c) Exception. Dwellings that were registered with the Village as Residential Rental
49
Units pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 22, Article XIV of the Skokie Village
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Code as of January 16, 2026, and which have maintained compliance with the
2
Skokie Village Code’s requirements, will be allowed to be registered as STRs
3
notwithstanding the location limitation of subsection (b) above, so long as they
4
are registered as STRs no later than 120 days after the effective date of the
5
Ordinance adopting this Article. Provided, however, that if a Licensee allows the
6
Registration for an STR to lapse, that STR may not be re-registered if there is
7
another STR registered on the same block or block face in the interim.
8
9
10
Sec. 26-137. – Fees
11
12 The fees to obtain an STR License, to register a Dwelling as an STR, and to renew
13 such STR Licenses and Registrations are set forth in Chapter 46, Article III of the
14 Skokie Village Code. The STR Registration fee incorporates inspection costs.
15
16
17
Sec. 26-138. Operational Regulations and Restrictions for Short-Term Rentals.
18
19
An STR may only be operated in strict compliance with the following regulations
20
and restrictions. Failure by a Licensee to abide by these regulations and restrictions
21
will subject the Licensee to the penalties set forth in Section 26-140, including
22
monetary fines and the suspension or revocation of the Dwelling’s STR Registration
23
or the Licensee’s STR License.
24
25
(a) Minimum Stay. No STR may be offered for rent to a Guest for a period of time less
26
than seven consecutive nights.
27
28
(b) Maximum Bookings. No STR may be offered for rent to Guests for more than 18
29
separate bookings during an annual STR Registration period. STRs in their
30
Probationary Terms are subject to additional limitations set forth below.
31
32
(c) Private Registration with STR Intermediary Platforms. Each Registered STR must
33
also be listed with an STR Intermediary Platform approved by the Village. The
34
online listing for a Registered STR must include the following: (1) the Village-
35
assigned STR Registration number, and (2) photographs of the front of the
36
premises on which the STR is located clearly showing the street address of the
37
premise and the means of entry to the Registered STR.
38
39
(d) Property Management.
40
41
1. For Unhosted STRs and Investor-Owned STRs, the Licensee or a
42
designated Operator must remain within 10 miles of the premises on
43
which the STR is located at all times during which the STR is rented and
44
be available to address issues raised by Guests.
45
46
2. For STRs located in multi-family buildings, either (i) the STR must be
47
served by on-site property management or (ii) the Licensee must
48
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the Dwelling used as an STR (e.g. a Licensee owns a two-flat building and
2
seeks to offer the second unit as an STR).
3
4
(e) Interior Cameras Prohibited. Automated still or video cameras of any kind may not
5
be installed or operated by the Licensee in interior rooms or spaces of the STR
6
accessible to Guests during rental periods.
7
8
(f) Required Postings: All of the following must be conspicuously posted within an
9
STR in a manner readily visible and legible to Guests.
10
11
1. Specific guidelines and rules for overnight occupancy including
12
information regarding applicable parking regulations, directions for
13
refuse disposal, and other prescribed property maintenance
14
requirements of which Guests should be aware;
15
16
2. A summary of the Village Noise Ordinance and Guest conduct
17
requirements in a form prepared by the Village;
18
19
3. Safety information including the permitted occupancy of the STR, a
20
fire/emergency exit plan (to be posted in the interior of the unit and
21
bedrooms), and a statement of whether the STR is ADA accessible; and
22
23
4. The name and contact information of the Licensee or Operator and the
24
address and unit number of the STR.
25
26
(g) Guest Conduct.
27
28
1. Any gathering, party, or socializing with individuals in excess of the
29
permitted Guest occupancy of the STR must cease no later than 11:59
30
pm on Friday and Saturday and 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday.
31
32
2. Violations of Chapter 42, Article III of the Skokie Village Code by Guests
33
are prohibited.
34
35
(h) Sanitation. Licensees are required to do the following prior each STR booking:
36
37
1. Clean and sanitize all kitchens, including all dishes, utensils, pots, pans
38
and other cooking utensils. All food and beverages left by a prior Guest
39
must be disposed and removed from the STR.
40
41
2. Wash or replace all supplied bed linens and towels. Licensees shall be
42
responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding in a clean and
43
sanitary manner.
44
45
(i) Guest Log. Licensees must maintain a log with the name of every Guest, their
46
contact information, and their arrival and departure dates for a minimum of 12
47
months.
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49
(j) Additional Regulations and Restrictions for STRs during Probationary Terms:
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2
1. During an STR’s Probationary Term, the STR may not be rented for more
3
than 12 separate bookings.
4
5
2. During an STR’s Probationary Term, a Village representative may inspect
6
the premises of the STR at any time to determine compliance with the
7
requirements of this Article. At the end of the Probationary Term, the
8
Village shall evaluate if the Licensee complied with the requirements of
9
the Skokie Village Code and specifically this Article. Only if such
10
compliance is found may the STR Registration for the Dwelling be
11
renewed.
12
13
14
Sec. 26-139. – Collection of Hotel, Motel, and Short-Term Rental Tax.
15
16
(a) The rental of STRs is subject to the Village’s Hotel, Motel, and Short-Term Rental
17
Tax pursuant to Chapter 98, Article V of the Skokie Village Code.
18
19
(b) Licensees may use an STR Intermediary Platform to collect the Village’s Hotel-
20
Motel and Short-Term Rental Tax from guests and remit the proceeds to the Village;
21
provided, however that the failure of an STR Intermediary Platform to properly
22
collect and remit the Hotel, Motel, and Short-Term Rental Tax does not relieve the
23
Licensee of its legal responsibility to promptly collect and remit the tax to the
24
Village.
25
26 Sec. 26-140. Violations and Penalties.
27
28 (a) Violations. The following are deemed violations of the requirements of this Article:
29
30 1. Failure of a Licensee to comply with any requirement or term of this
31 Article, including, specifically, all operational requirements for STRs set
32 forth in Section 26-138.
33
34 2. Allowing criminal activity to occur in or around an STR in conjunction
35 with a Guest’s stay in the STR. For the purpose of this provision,
36 “allowing” includes permitting criminal conduct to occur that the
37 Licensee knew or should have known would occur.
38
39 3. Failure by a Licensee to permit inspection of an STR as required by
40 Section 26-135 of this Article.
41
42 4. Allowing an STR to fall into a condition requiring the Village or other
43 governmental agency to declare the STR, or the premises it is located
44 within, unfit for habitation.
45
46 5. Failure to collect, or cause to be collected, the Village’s Hotel, Motel, and
47 Short-Term Rental Tax from Guests and promptly remit the same to the
48 Village as required by Chapter 98, Article V of the Skokie Village Code.
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1 (b) Penalties. The Village may, in its discretion, impose any and all of the following
2 penalties for a violation set forth above.
3
4 1. Monetary Fines. Any violation of the provisions of this Article shall be
5 punishable as follows:
6
7 A. The fine for a first violation is five hundred dollars ($500.00);
8
9 B. The fine for a second violation is one thousand dollars
10 ($1,000.00);
11
12 C. The fine for a third or subsequent violation is fifteen hundred
13 dollars ($1,500.00).
14
15 Each day a provision of this Article is found to have been violated may
16 constitute a separate violation subject to the fine schedule set forth in
17 this Section. Any fines shall be debts due and owing to the Village that
18 the Village may collect by any means allowed by law, including, but not
19 limited to, filing a lien against the property containing the STR.
20
21 The fines provided for herein shall not be construed as limiting the power
22 of a court of competent jurisdiction or an Administrative Hearing Officer
23 to impose other penalties and/or remedies as provided for by applicable
24 legislation.
25
26 2. Suspension of the Licensee’s STR License or an STR Registration as
27 provided in Section 26-47
28
29 3. Revocation of the Licensee’s STR License or an STR Registration as
30 provided in Section 26-48.
31
32 Any Licensee whose STR license is revoked shall be prohibited from
33 offering any STR for rent to the public and will not be eligible to re-apply
34 for an STR License from the Village for an additional 24 months. Further,
35 any Dwelling registered by a Licensee whose license is revoked may not
36 be registered an STR for 24 months after the date of revocation.
37
38
39
40 Section 2: That Chapter 46, of the Skokie Village Code be and the same is hereby
41 amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The deleted text is struck through and the new
42 material is highlighted in bold.
43
44
Chapter 46. - FEES FOR LICENSES, SERVICES AND PERMITS
45
46
ARTICLE III. - BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS
47
…
48
Sec. 46-73. - General license fee schedule.
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1 Short Term Residential Rental License (STR License) $1,200
2 Annual Renewal $400
3 …
4
5 Sec. 46-79. – Hotels, and motels, and Short-Term Rentals, gross receipts tax.
6
7 For the use and privilege of renting of rooms in a hotel, or a motel, or a Short-Term
8
Rental in the Village, a tax is hereby levied at a rate of seven and ½ percent (7.5%) on the
9 gross rental receipts. Renting a residence or room in a residence for a period of less than 30
10 days shall be subject to this tax. This tax shall be administered as set forth in Article V of
11
Chapter 98 of the Skokie Village Code.
12 …
13
14
ARTICLE IX. – SHORT TERM RENTALS (STR) FEES
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16 Sec. 46-254. STR Registration Fees (per Dwelling)
17
18 A. Hosted/Unhosted STR (Owner-Occupied)
19 - Initial Registration Fee $2,450
20 - Annual Registration Fee $1,800
21
22 B. Investor-Owned STR (Non-Owner-Occupied)
23 - Initial Registration Fee (1st Unit) $3,600
24 - Initial Registration Fee (additional Units) $1,200
25 - Annual Registration Fee $3,000
26
27
28 Section 4: That Chapter 98, Article V of the Skokie Village Code be and the same
29 is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The deleted text is struck through
30 and the new material is highlighted in bold.
31
32
Chapter 98. - TAXATION
33
34 ARTICLE V. HOTEL, MOTEL, AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX
35
36 Sec. 98-141. Imposition of tax.
37
38 A tax on all short-term rentals at either hotels/motels or private residences registered
39 Short-Term Rentals (STRs) is levied as set forth in Section 46-79 for the privilege of renting.
40 For the purposes of this Article, short term rentals shall mean a rental of up to 30 days 29
41 days or less. The ultimate incidence of and liability for payment of the tax shall be borne by
42 the user, lessee or tenant of such rooms. The tax levied by this section shall be in addition to
43 any and all other taxes.
44
45
46 Sec. 98-142. Collection from users.
47
48 The owner and operator of each hotel or motel and the person to whom the certificate
49 of occupancy to operate the hotel or motel shall have been issued by the Village shall bear,
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1 jointly and severally, the duty to collect the tax from each user, lessee or tenant of rooms in
2 such hotel or motel. For STRs, the STR Licensee shall bear the duty to collect the tax
3 from each guest. In cases where the rental process is managed by a third-party internet
4 booking entity or STR Intermediary Platform that also collects payments on the behalf of
5 the property owners, such entity shall be responsible to collect the tax and remit to the Village
6 subject to the requirements of this section. Every person or entity required to collect the tax
7 levied shall secure the tax from the guest, user, lessee or tenant of a room or rooms at the
8 time that such person collects the price, charge or rent to which it applies.
9
10 Sec. 98-143. Administration and enforcement.
11
12 The Village Manager or designee is hereby designated as the administration and
13 enforcement officer of the tax imposed by this article on behalf of the Village. It shall be the
14 responsibility and duty of the Village Manager or designee to collect all amounts due the
15 Village from the owners, operators, licensees, and certificate of occupancy holders of motels,
16 and hotels, and STRs in the Village.
17
18 Sec. 98-144. Returns.
19 A monthly hotel and motel hotel, motel, and STR occupancy tax return shall be filed
20 by each owner, operator, licensee, or certificate of occupancy holders of each hotel, motel,
21 STRs or third-party entity administering the rental process in the Village with the Village
22 Manager or designee, on forms prescribed by the Manager or designee, showing all receipts
23 from each renting, leasing or letting of rooms during the preceding month. The date upon
24 which the return is to be filed shall be provided by rules and regulations promulgated by the
25 Village Manager or designee. Each return shall be accompanied by payment to the Village of
26 all taxes due and owning for the month covered by the return; provided, however, that the
27 person making the return may retain an amount of money equal to 2 percent of the tax due
28 as compensation for services rendered in collection and payment of such tax.
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29 Sec. 98-147. Suspension or revocation of certificate of occupancy, licenses, or
30 registrations for failure to collect tax.
31 If the Village Manager or designee, after a hearing finds that any hotel or motel owner,
32 operator, or certificate of occupancy holder, STR licensee, has willfully evaded the
33 responsibility to collect the tax imposed by this article, the Village Manager may suspend or
34 revoke the hotel or motel's certificate of occupancy or the STR license and corresponding
35 STR registrations. Such person shall have an opportunity to be heard at a hearing, to be
36 held not less than 5 days after notice of the time and place thereof, addressed to such person
37 at the person's last known place of business.
38 Any suspension or revocation resulting from such hearing shall not relieve or
39 discharge any civil liability for nonpayment of the tax due. If the certificate of occupancy holder
40 also holds a Liquor License, the Village Manager may make a recommendation to the Local
41 Liquor Commissioner with regard to the holder's status as a Liquor Licensee.
42
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1 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after its
2 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 2026.
Ayes:
Village Clerk
Nays:
Absent:
Approved by me this 21st day of
Attested and filed in my office January, 2026.
this 21st day of January, 2026;
and published in pamphlet form
according to law.
Mayor, Village of Skokie
Village Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Purchasing Division
Fire Department;
Public Works Department
TO: John T. Lockerby, Village^fanager
FROM: ^^(J^
Michael Aleksic, Assistant Finance Director
£^
Nicholas EsclmfcjffFire Chief
rad Maggi, Publf^Worlcs Operations & Fleet Superintendent
DATE: January 13,2026
SUBJECT: Ageuda Item - January 20, 2026 Village of Skolue Board Meetiug
Fire Squad/Pumper Replacement" Fleet #101/Rescue 17 Pierce Eufox'cex'
Pricing for the Squad/Puinper (Rescue 17) fire apparatus was obtained competitively through the
Sourcewell Consortium Govenwnent Purchasmg Program. The Village is ati active member of
the Som-cewell Consortium Pricing Program and has purchased equipment through the program
in the past. The Village also maintains a membership with the Northwest Municipal Conference.
However, recent competitive bidding through the Northwest Municipal Confeiejice (NWMC)
did not include the type and style of chassis specified by the Village. The chassis selected by the
Village will provide improved maneuverability, durability, functionality, consistency, safety snd
dependability. Additionally, purchasing through Sourcewell doesn't require payment of an
administrative fee typically associated withNWMC purchases.
Budeef Amount & Account; $ 485,000 PY2028
485,000 FY2029
!_ 485,000 FY2030
$1,455,000
Tabulation:
Pierce Manufactuung/M^acQueeu Emergency Aurora, Illinois $1,447,000.00
Pierce Manufacturmg/MacQueen Performance Bond $4.348.00
Total $1,451,348.00
* Payment is required at time of delivery, which is anticipated to be Spring of 203 0. The
budgeted amount has been identified in the 5-year plan of the PY2026 Capital Improvejnent
Program. The specific Budget Account and Project Code will be identified in the FY2028»
FY2029, and FY2030 Budget.
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Recommendafion:
The Fire Department is due for replacement of a fire squad/pnmper (Rescue 17) that is identified
in the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan and per the replacement schedule, is projected to be
delivered in FY2028. Due to industry and manufacture delays, a fu'e apparatus has a 47-50-
mouth lead time fi-om the time of order. To remain aligned with the Capital Improvement Plan
and replacement schedule, a fire squad/pumper needs to be ordered. The Fire Department
Apparatus Committee has received a fmal build^roposal totaling $1,447,000, plus a $4,348
performance bond.
It is recommeuded that a contract be awarded to MacQueen, the Sourcewell Consortium awarded
contractor for Pierce Bqulpment, in the amount of$l»451,348.00 for the manufactumig of a.
Pierce Enforcer Squad/Pumper. Awarding this contract amount helps remain aligned with the
Capital Improvement Program replacement schedule and avoids any future manufacture
inflationary increases. The contract price includes a Performance Bond that was secured due to
the long lead for manufactumig. The remaining budgeted amount would be utilized for apparatus
contingencies, striping, computer and radio installation, and essential equipment that cannot be
relocated from the current Rescue 17.
Comments:
Although showing some small signs of improvement, vehicle manufacturing is still extremely
volatile with excessive backlogs in purchase orders, labor shox-tages, parts sJioilages, and
inflationary price increases. Wlule Pierce Manufacturing has taken drastic steps to address these
delays, the addition of another facility and additional employees will not be realized for
approximately 24 months. Tlie cmrent lead time for delivery of a fn'e apparatus is 47 - 50
months. This mamrfacturiag backlog is requiring advanced plaiming for each vehicle purchase
and adjusfm.enfs in the Capital Improvem&nt Program.
The cun-ent PY2026 Ciipital Improvement Program 5-Year Plan mcludes $1,330,000 in PY2028
for the purchase of the new squacl/pumper. Due to industry increases, the original project cost
was exceeded. However, with the longer delivery time, the expense can be balanced out over
three budget cycles wliich will allow for greater utilization of Capital Improvement Program
Budget.
Fire Department staff and the Public Works Operations and Fleet Superintendent recommend
replacement of the current unit #101 (2007 Squad/Puinper) due to the age, mileage and life
expectancy. The new fu'e apparatus will be placed in-service as Rescue 17 (R17). Rescue 17 is a
specialized piece of fire equipment that provides many specialized rescue capabilities, including
vehicle extricatlon, while still providing fire protection and EMS coverage. The cun'ent Rescue
17 was placed in service in 2018 and will become our reserve squad/rescue apparatus (S17R).
This will provide the Village a reliable replacement when either of the front-line Squad 18 or
Rescue 17 apparatus iu-e being serviced by the Automotive Division.
The Fire Department Apparatus Committee has been evaluatmg numerous manufacturers and
types of fire apparatus over the past year in preparation for this purchase. Having carefully
reviewed the needs of the Community and the Fire Department, a strong recommendation was
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made for the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer Squad/Pumper. The Pierce EnfQrcer Squad/Pumper
will have increased maneuverability, versatility and -will create efficiency m operations. It will be
equipped with advanced safety teclmology and will be fblly compliant with the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 1901 ~ Standard for Automotive Firs Apparatus. The apparatus
has a better turning radius, whicli will greatly improve the Fire Deparhnenfs ability to access
and function m the numerous multi-family cotttplexes in the Village and in the alleyy where the
vehicle is due to respond. The Pierce Enforcer Squad/Pumper will allow the Fire Department to
maintain consistency in operations by providing similar vehicle layout and a pump panel that is
consistent with other vehicles in the Fire Department fleet.
The custom-built Pierce Enforcer Squad/Pumper allows the Fire Department to contmue to
include rear backstop bumpers that stop the apparatus if it backs into an object/person and the
full au'bag/rollover protection that are safety features that have been build into the other
apparatus in the fleet. Additionally, the cusfom-built Pierce Enforcer Squad/Pumper allows for
the low rear hose bed which has proven to be an injury reducing option and is imperative for the
hose deployment for firegi'oimd operations. A custom-built apparatus also allows the Fire
Department to decrease the water tank size to 500 gallons, from the 750 gallons in a stock unit.
This modification, which is appropriate due to tlie available water supply and hydrant system
witihin the Village^ creates additional compartment space, which is needed for this specialized
piece of equipment. The reduction in the water tank size also reduces the vehicle weight, which
makes the vehicle safer to operate and reduces maintenance costs. |
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t.
The unit will be custom built with an approximate forty-seven (47) month lead time by Pierce |
Manufacturing on an Enforcer chassis. The new chassis offers economic value, high safety J
statidards and features, improved reliability and serviceability. All department specifications |
have been incorporated into the chassis and body, keeping with consistent stand ardization of our |I
existing fleet, wliile enhancing Pii'e Department specialized rescue capabilities with the ability to j
still provide excellent fu'e suppression and EMS services. Fire Department staff and the Public |
Works Operations & Fleet Superintendent have reviewed the build specifications oxxd are |
confident that the unit bid by M^acqueen Emergency will provide outstanding performance for |
our applications. The Village has previously worked with and purchased vehicles manufactured |
by Piei'ce, and the overall experience has lieen extremely positive. I
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ec: Nicholas Wyatt, Assistant Village MansigGV
Julian Prendi, Finance Director I
Adam Pease, Deputy Fu-e Chief j
Stephen Jagmao, Deputy Fire Cliief |
William Endre» Battalion Chief
Interim Public Works Director, Mike Reynolds
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Memorandum I6'
Purchasing Division |
Public Works Department
TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
FROM:
Brad Maggi, Operations and Fleet Superintendent
/^/^
Michael Aleksic, Purchasing Agent
DATE: January 12, 2026
SUBJECT: Purchase of one (1) CASE 651G Wheel Leader
Pricing for the replacement of one (1) CASE 651G Wheel Loader was obtained through
the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasmg Contract #032119-CNH.
Tabulation:
Case Tractor Model 651G (Sourcewell) $220,307
Recommendation:
It is recommended to authorize the early replacement of one (1) CASE 651G Wheel
Leader be awarded to McCaim Industries Inc. Addison, IL, the Sourcewell Consortium
awarded dealer for CASE Equipment, for the amount of $220,307. This price includes a
base price of $228,807 less the frade-in allowance m the amount of $8,500 for the wheel
loader being replaced. Although this replacement was originally planned for FY27,
advancing the purchase is necessary due to the premature failure of the existing unit.
Subject to board approval, staff will coordinate with Finance to prefund the purchase,
expense accordingly and reflect the necessary changes to the Capital Improvement
Program.
Comments:
The Village's current firont-endloader is a 2011 CASE 621 with over 11,000 operating
hours. This unit was scheduled for replacement in the FY27 Capital Improvement
Program based on age, utilization, and lifecycle expectations. This unit has an expected
life of 15 years and is used year-round for many tasks such as leaf collection and
disposal, emergency clearing of snow and ice accumulations, loading of trucks and
stockpiling of materials such as road salt, stone, sweeper debris and vegetative brush
during wind storm cleanup.
Over the past 12 months, the Village has invested nearly $20,000 in repairs to keep the
machine operational. Despite these recent investments, the loader has experienced a
significant mechanical failure to the rear axle, causing the machine to become inoperable.
After evaluation, the repair would cost $43,453.00. Staff determined that the additional
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repair costs required to return the machine to service are not economically justified and
could not guarantee long-term reliability.
The loss of this equipment significantly impacts the Village's ability to mamtain safe
road conditions, respond to winter weather events, and perform essential public works
functions. Due to the mimediate operational need, staff contacted McCann Industries and
identified an in-stock front end leader that meets all operational needs and aligns with
existmg units in the fleet. At this time, the market for hybrid and electric wheel leaders of
this size is non-existent, however, Public Works staff keeps a close eye on this evolving
market.
The Village has successfully purchased equipment from McCann Industries Inc. Addison,
IL in the past and does not anticipate any issues.
ec: Nicholas Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager
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Memorandum
Purchasing Division
Public Works Department
TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
FROM:
Michael Aleksic, Assistant Finance Director
^^^t^'
Brad Maggi, Op@^^s& Fleet Superintendent
DATE: January 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment (Agenda Item)
The following vehicles and equipment have either recently been replaced or are being
removed from the fleet due to age and/or condition. It is recommended that auction of
retired vehicles be done through the Northwest Municipal Conference. In order to allow
the Village to participate in the NWMC Auction, formal authority to proceed with the
disposition of the following surplus equipment is requested;
FIeet# Year/Make/ModeI VIN#/Serial # Mileage
PW178T 2012 Ford Explorer 1FMHK8B80CGA21100 118,326
PD302T 2012 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WD5E31CU58217 96,088
PD316T 2017 Ford Interceptor 1FM5K8AR4HGD44103 117,010
VH87 2014 Ford Focus 1FADP3E26EL133317 59,967
VH83 2015NissanLeaf 1N4AZOCP2FC316418 49,843
PD325T 2017 Ford Interceptor 1FM5K8AROHGD44101 129,121
VH84 2013 Ford Focus 1FADP3E2XDL146117 33,642
VH93 2016 Ford Focus 1FADP3E22GL399825 36,697
VH81 2015 Dodge Caravan 2C4RDGBG6FR660329 37,767
Miscellaneous Old Small Equipment
CC: Nicholas Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager
Julian Prendi, Director of Finance .
Document Number: 637109
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[Vtemorandum
Corporation Counsel's Office
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: ''EaAaJlh
Barbara A. Mangler, DepAty Oo^loration Counsel
DATE: January 15,2026
SUBJECT: January 20, 2026 Corporation Counsel's Report
CONSENT
*A. Resolution, Closed Session Minutes and Verbatim Recordings
Item A is on the agenda for first reading and adoption.
This Resoiution, consistent with Village procedure and state statute, wilt address the
approval, release or confidentiality of certain Closed Session minutes. Additionally, (t will
retain the confidentiality of certain previously approved Closed Session minutes. With
regard to verbatim recordings, the statutory trigger for the destruction of verbatim
recordings has not been satisfied for the Closed Sessions listed in Exhibits "1" and "2" and
the Closed Sessions listed in Exhibit "3" while eligible shall not be destroyed at this time.
ec: Minai Desai
John Lockerby
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SME: *1/20/26
THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE RESOLUTION NUMBER
26-1-R"
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE APPROVAL AND RELEASE
OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter "Village") is a home rule municipal
2 corporation in accordance with Article VII, Section 6(a) of the Constitution of the State of
3 Illinois of 1970. Pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1 et seq. ("Act"); and
4 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village have met from time to
5 time in meetings that were closed to the public, for purposes authorized by the Act ("Closed
6 Session"); and
7 WHEREAS, as required by the Act, the Village has kept written minutes and verbatim
8 records of al! such Closed Sessions; and
9 WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Section 2.06(d) of the Act, the Mayor and
to Board of Trustees have been notified of and have had an opportunity to review the written
n minutes of previous Closed Sessions that are identified in Exhibits "1" and "2", both are
12 attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution; and
13 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have determined that the minutes of the
14 Closed Sessions listed in Exhibit "1", no longer require confidential treatment and should be
15 made available for public inspection; and
16 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have determined that a need for
17 confidentiality exists as to the Closed Session written minutes from the meeting set forth in
is Exhibit "2"; and
19 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have determined that a need for
20 confidentiality still exists as to the previously approved Closed Session written minutes from
21 the meetings set forth in Exhibit "3", attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution; and
22 WHEREAS, the statutory trigger regarding the destruction of verbatim recordings has
23 not been satisfied for the Closed Sessions listed in Exhibits "1" and "2". The verbatim
24 recordings for the Closed Sessions listed in Exhibit "3" shall not be destroyed at this time; and
25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
26 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
27 Section 1: The Mayor and Board of Trustees do hereby approve of the written
28 minutes of the Closed Sessions set forth on Exhibits "1" and "2", attached hereto and made a
29 part of this Resolution.
30 Section 2: The Mayor and Board of Trustees do hereby authorize the public
31 inspection of the written minutes of the Closed Sessions set forth on Exhibit "1", attached
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1 hereto, and as such, shall be made available for public inspection, pursuant to the Act and
2 the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 ,et seq.
3 Section 3: The Mayor and Board of Trustees have determined that the written
4 minutes of the Closed Sessions, set forth on Exhibits "2" and "3", attached hereto shall
5 remain confidential. The verbatim recordings for the Closed Sessions listed in Exhibit "3"
6 shall not be destroyed at this time.
7 Section 4: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make the
s written minutes, in accordance with this Resolution, available for inspection and copying
9 pursuant to the Act and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 !LCS 140/1 ,et seq.
io Section 5: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
n passage and approval as required by law.
PASSED this 20th day of January, 2026.
Ayes:
Village Clerk
Nays:
Absent:
Approved by me this 21 st day of
Abstain: January, 2026.
Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
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EXHIBIT "1"
(Release for Publication)
Recommended for Approval and Public
Inspection
Meeting Date Item
1. June 4, 2025 Subject 1
2. July 21, 2025 Subjects 1
3. August 18, 2025 Subject 1 -2
4. December 1, 2025 Subject 1-2
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EXHIBIT "2"
(Remain Confidential)
Recommended for Approval and to Remain
Confidential
Meeting Date Item
1. November 17,2025 Subject 1
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EXHIBIT "3"
(Remain Confidential)
Previously Approved and to Remain
Confidential
Meeting Date Item
1. October 2, 2017 Subject 2
2. April16,2018 Subject 1
3 June 18, 2018 Subject 1
4. October 15, 2018 Subject 1
5. May 6, 2019 Subject 1
6. September 16, 2019 Subject 1
7. November 1,2021 Subject 1
8. March 21,2022 Subject 1
9. January 3, 2023 Subject 2
10. June 3, 2024 Subject 2
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Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees
FROM: Paul Luke, Chairman
Skokie Plan Commission
DATE: January 12, 2026
SUBJECT: CASE 2025-03M – A REQUEST BY OLD ORCHARD APARTMENTS,
LLC AT 5202-5250 OLD ORCHARD ROAD FOR AN AMENDMENT TO
SITE PLAN APPROVAL ORDINANCE 24-4-Z-4683 THROUGH THE
MODIFIED REVIEW PROCEDURE
Staff recommends that the request by 5250 Old Orchard, LLC to amend site plan approval
ordinance 24-4-Z-4683 to modify the site plan at 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road be approved
through modified review.
In accordance with the Village Code, the Corporation Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman, and
Community Development Director reviewed the request. It was their opinion that the
modification to the site is in substantial compliance with the intent of the original site plan
approval.
Summary:
The Village received a request from 5250 Old Orchard, LLC to amend Ordinance 24-4-Z-4683
through the modified review procedure. On April 15, 2024, Zeller OOT, LLC received approval
from the Village Board for site plan approval for a mixed-use development at 5202-5250 Old
Orchard Road in the OR Office Research district. The site plan approval authorized the adaptive
reuse by conversion of two existing seven story office buildings at 5202 and 5250 Old Orchard
Road to include office space and 245 residential units, conversion of the upper deck of the
existing parking garage into a partial recreational green space amenity space for the residential
tenants, the addition of EV charging stations within the garage, and retention of the existing
clinic at 5230 Old Orchard Road. While the affordable housing ordinance was not adopted at that
time, the Developer agreed to designate 5% of the units in the South Tower as affordable
housing at 120% AMI for 25 years.
The petitioner, 5250 Old Orchard, LLC, was granted ownership of the subject site by Special
Warranty Deed on March 21, 2024. As current owner, the petitioner is requesting to amend the
approved site plan, approved landscape plan, and building elevations and is also requesting that
the Board of Trustees waive the requirements of Section 94.5 of the Village’s Subdivision
Ordinance, and the requirement to prepare and record a new plat of subdivision or resubdivision
related to petitioner’s interest in conveying Lot 2 to 5250 Old Orchard Apartments, LLC. The
proposed revisions to the site plan, landscape plan, and elevations relate to the following: 1)
minor façade changes, reconfiguration of the exterior balconies, and relocation of first floor
residential units to higher floors for both the North and South Towers, 2) removal of the amenity
deck from the roof of the existing parking garage due to structural concerns and removal of the
vegetated screens on the exterior sides of the garage, 3) the addition of recreational amenities at
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the ground level of the property adjacent to the perimeter of the existing garage structure and on
the first floor of the North and South Towers and the removal of 35 parking spaces along the
perimeter of the garage to accommodate those amenities, 4) additional landscaping along the
northwest elevation of the garage. The petitioner is also requesting modification of the
designated 5% of units in the South Tower as affordable housing at 120% AMI for 25 years to
eliminate said units. The redevelopment is intended to occur in stages, with the North Tower
redevelopment commencing first and the South Tower redevelopment following completion of
the North Tower. The petitioner acknowledges that delivery of affordable housing units in the
South Tower would not be date certain. Therefore, the petitioner is proposing to make a total
$1,000,000 affordable housing contribution in two parts; $400,000 with the issuance of the
building permits for the North Tower and $600,000 with the issuance of building permits for the
South Tower. The total affordable housing contribution is intended to serve as fee in lieu of
provision of any affordable units.
As directed in Condition #29 of Ordinance 24-4-Z-4683, “All modifications to building
elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Appearance Commission, the petitioner brought portions of the proposed changes to the
Appearance Commission on June 11, 2025 and complete proposed changes to the Appearance
Commission on November 12, 2025. Certificates of Appropriateness were issued on both
occasions.
Staff has reviewed the site plan approval modification request. Staff has no objections to the
request and recommends that the Petitioner’s request be approved to amend site plan approval
ordinance 24-4-Z-4683 to modify the site plan at 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road to reflect the
current ownership and according to the attached proposed plan set dated November 20, 2025.
Attachments
1. 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road Plan Set dated November 20, 2025
2. Statement of Effects dated December 19, 2025
3. Ordinance 24-4-Z-4683
cc: Barbara Mangler, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director
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5202-5250 OLD ORCHARD ROAD
OCTOBER
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2025
LIST OF EXHIBITS
5202 OLD ORCHARD ROAD - NORTH TOWER
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY APPEARANCE COMMISSION
5250 OLD ORCHARD ROAD - SOUTH TOWER
OPTION A
5250 OLD ORCHARD ROAD - SOUTH TOWER
OPTION B
5202-5250 OLD ORCHARD ROAD - FULL SITE LANDSCAPE & AMENITY PLAN
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PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NORTH TOWER FLOOR PLANS
D.I.R. DEVELOPMENT BELGRAVIA GROUP
9730 S WESTERN AVE STE 204, 1101 W MONROE ST STE 200
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60607
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OLD ORCHARD RD
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PROPOSED SOUTHEAST ELEVATION
5202 & 5250
OLD ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
1" = 30'
0 10' 20' 30' 60'
N
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0 10' 20' 30' 60'
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5250 OLD
5250 OLD ORCHARD
ORCHARD ROAD
ROAD -- SOUTH
SOUTH TOWER
TOWER
OPTION AA
OPTION
RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION
RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION IDENTICAL
IDENTICAL TO
TO NORTH
NORTH TOWER
TOWER
DEVELOPMENT
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EXISTING PARKING REPLACED
WITH TREES TO SCREEN GARAGE.
REFER TO LANDSCAPE PLANS
FOR TREE LOCATIONS 569.34'
1'
4.9
14
AT GRADE 177.18'
AMENITY PREVIOUSLY
SPACE APPROVED PD AT 5202
OLD ORCHARD RD
NORTH TOWER
EXISTING GARAGE TO '
REMAIN AS IS 8.50
21
697.08'
EXISTING ATRIUM AT
5230 OLD ORCHARD RD '
.82
TO REMAIN AS IS 18
SOUTH
DOG
'
RUN
4.85
17
'
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL .18
CONVERSION OF 173
SOUTH TOWER AT
5250 OLD ORCHARD RD
4'
RETENTION 103.8
POND
5202 & 5250
OLD ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
119.22'
REFER TO LANDSCAPE 1" = 120'
DRAWINGS FOR TREE AND
PLANTING LOCATIONS 0 30' 60' 120' 240'
168.08' N
SITE PLAN
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PROPOSED SOUTHEAST ELEVATION
5202 & 5250
OLD ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
1" = 30'
0 10' 20' 30' 60'
N
PROPOSED SOUTH TOWER
ELEVATIONS
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PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION
5202 & 5250
OLD ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
1" = 30'
0 10' 20' 30' 60'
N
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ELEVATION
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SOUTHWEST VIEW
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VIEW OF SOUTH TOWER RESIDENTIAL ENTRANCE
VIEW OF SOUTH TOWER
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5250 OLD
5250 OLD ORCHARD
ORCHARD ROAD
ROAD -- SOUTH
SOUTH TOWER
TOWER
OPTION BB
OPTION
PRESERVE EXISTING
PRESERVE EXISTING OFFICE
OFFICE TOWER
TOWER
DEVELOPMENT
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EXISTING PARKING REPLACED
WITH TREES TO SCREEN GARAGE.
REFER TO LANDSCAPE PLANS
FOR TREE LOCATIONS 569.34'
1'
4.9
14
AT GRADE 177.18'
AMENITY PREVIOUSLY
SPACE APPROVED PD AT 5202
OLD ORCHARD RD
NORTH TOWER
EXISTING GARAGE TO '
REMAIN AS IS 8.50
21
697.08'
EXISTING ATRIUM AT
5230 OLD ORCHARD RD '
.82
TO REMAIN AS IS 18
SOUTH
DOG
'
RUN
4 .85
17
'
EXISTING SOUTH .18
TOWER AT 5250 173
OLD ORCHARD RD
TO REMAIN AS IS
4'
RETENTION 103.8
POND
5202
5202&OLD
5250
OLD
ORCHARD RDRD
ORCHARD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
119.22'
REFER TO LANDSCAPE
DRAWINGS FOR TREE AND 1" = 120'
PLANTING LOCATIONS
0 30' 60' 120' 240'
168.08'
N
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EAST VIEW OF EXISTING SOUTH TOWER VIEW OF EXISTING SOUTH TOWER WEST ENTRANCE
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OLD ORCHARD RD
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EXISTING SOUTH TOWER
SITE PHOTOS
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5202 -- 5250
5202 5250 OLD
OLD ORCHARD
ORCHARD ROAD
ROAD
FULL SITE
FULL SITE LANDSCAPE
LANDSCAPE AND EXTERIOR AMENITY
AND EXTERIOR PLAN
AMENITY PLAN
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Refer to Structural Report "5202 Old
Orchard Road – Garage Roof Review".
Existing garage structure cannot
support the load of previously approved
garage roof amenity deck. Amenities
have been moved to ground level. Refer
to Ground Level Amenities page.
5230,
5230
5202 &5250
& 5250
5250
OLD ORCHARD
OLD ORCHARD RDRD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
1" = 40'
0 10' 20' 40' 80'
N
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
GARAGE ROOF PLAN
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07,
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All landscape work will be completed in
conjunction with the residential conversion of
5202 Old Orchard, except areas labeled
'Phase 2' which will be completed concurrent shaded pergola and seating
with future renovation of 5250 Old Orchard grills
(South Tower)
es table
pac s table
s er
e 35 uff pavers
ornamental tree
at t b
in lan
im p
el for existing bocce court
couch and fire table
dog run with fence and gate
walking path
evergreen tree
walk through connection
Refer to Structural Report "5202 Old
Orchard Road - Garage Roof Review".
Existing garage structure cannot
support the load of previous approved
garage roof amenity deck. Amenities
PHASE
PHASE 2II have been moved to ground level.
DOGDOG PARK
PARK
gate
Shade structure, grills, seating
dog park
turf
bench
table
fence 42’ ht
dog water fountain
patio
PHASE II
EXTENSION OF WALKING PATH
AROUND SOUTH TOWER
Note: Removal of 41 parking spaces
SCALE: 1”=50’ PREPARED FOR
Ground Level Amenities NORTH 0’ 50’ 100’
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
5202 Old Orchard Rd ISSUE DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2025
All drawings are preliminary and subject to change.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2025
LANDSCAPE SUMMARY:
TREE TYPE: PREVIOUS APPROVAL CURRENT PLAN:
NOV. 13, 2023
PHASE. 1 / PHASE. 2 :
SHADE TREES
21 21 (11/10)
EVERGREEN
TREES 18 23 (17/6)
ORNAMENTAL 35 35 (16/19)
TREES
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Refer to Structural
Report "5202
Old Orchard
Road – Garage
Roof Review".
Previously
approved green PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
NORTHWEST GARAGE ELEVATION
screens may
increase lateral
loading beyond
acceptable limits.
The newly
proposed design
replaces the
facade mounted
screens with a
new set of trees.
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SOUTHWEST GARAGE ELEVATION
NORTHEAST ELEVATION SIMILAR
5202
5230,&5250
5230 5250
OLD ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
1" = 30'
0 10' 20' 30' 60'
N
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
SOUTHEAST ELEVATION OF ATRIUM BUILDING
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
GARAGE ELEVATIONS
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PROPOSED
NORTHWEST GARAGE ELEVATION
PROPOSED NORTHEAST GARAGE ELEVATION
SOUTHWEST ELEVATION SIMILAR
5202
5230 &
& 5250
5250
OLD
OLD ORCHARD RD
ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
1" = 30'
0 10' 20' 30' 60'
N
PROPOSED SOUTHEAST ELEVATION
OF ATRIUM BUILDING
GARAGE ELEVATIONS
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
PREVIOUSLY NORTH TOWER
APPROVED NORTH FLOOR PLANS
TOWER FLOOR PLANS
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RESIDENTIAL
BIKE STORAGE ENTRY
WITH PACKAGE CO-WORKING
MAIL
FIRE-RATED SPACE FITNESS AREA
CHARGING 1,390 SF 1,665 SF
CLOSET
1239 SF
STAIR 1
TRASH
ROOM
COMED
LEASING OFFICE
607 SF
COMMUNITY AREA
ELEV 2 RESIDENTIAL
PUMP ROOM LOUNGE WITH KITCHEN
LOBBY
1,720 SF
ELEV 1
BLDG
ENGINEER
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
ENTRY LOBBY
STAIR
2
EXISTING
COMMERCIAL
5,343 SF
EXISTING CAFE
1,435 SF
5202 & 5250
OLD ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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X11
2 BEDROOM X09 X05
X10 X07 X06
1,100 SF 1 BEDROOM X08 3 BEDROOM
1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM
+ DEN 2 BEDROOM 1,345 SF
+ DEN + DEN 657 SF
758 SF 758 SF 1,145 SF
1,104 SF
X12 STAIR 1
STUDIO
505 SF
17 STORAGE TRASH
UNITS
X13
1 BEDROOM ELEV 3
X04
+ DEN 2 BEDROOM
758 SF 2
1,114 SF
X02 X03
ELEV 1 1 BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM
760 SF 760 SF
UTILITY
X14
1 BEDROOM
+ DEN
758 SF X01
2 BEDROOM
1,205 SF
X21
1 BEDROOM
X15 760 SF
2 BEDROOM
1,145 SF NEW BALCONY TYP.
STAIR
2
X20
1 BEDROOM
760 SF
X22
X19
3 BEDROOM
2 BEDROOM
1455 SF
1,114 SF
5202 & 5250
PEDWAY
OLD ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
X18
3 BEDROOM
1,345 SF 1" = 30'
0 10' 20' 30' 60'
N
APPROVED NORTH TOWER
SECOND FLOOR
DEMISING PLAN
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X11
2 BEDROOM X09 X05
X10 X07 X06
1,100 SF 1 BEDROOM X08 3 BEDROOM
1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM
+ DEN 2 BEDROOM 1,345 SF
+ DEN + DEN 657 SF
758 SF 758 SF 1,145 SF
1,104 SF
X12 STAIR 1
STUDIO
505 SF
17 STORAGE TRASH
UNITS
X13
1 BEDROOM ELEV 3
X04
+ DEN 2 BEDROOM
758 SF 2
1,114 SF
X02 X03
ELEV 1 1 BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM
760 SF 760 SF
UTILITY
X14
1 BEDROOM
+ DEN
758 SF X01
2 BEDROOM
1,205 SF
X21
1 BEDROOM
X15 760 SF
2 BEDROOM
1,145 SF NEW BALCONY TYP.
STAIR
STAIR 1
2
X20
1 BEDROOM
760 SF
X16
2 BEDROOM X19
+ DEN 2 BEDROOM
1,104 SF 1,114 SF
X17
1 BEDROOM
657 SF 5202 & 5250
OLD ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
X18
3 BEDROOM
1,345 SF 1" = 30'
0 10' 20' 30' 60'
N
APPROVED NORTH TOWER
TYPICAL FLOOR
DEMISING PLAN
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EXISTING MECHANICAL
EXISTING
PENTHOUSE
SCREEN WALL
NEW MECHANICAL
EXISTING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
5202 & 5250
OLD ORCHARD RD
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
1/16" = 1'-0"
0 4' 8' 16' 32'
N
APPROVED NORTH TOWER
ROOF PLAN
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OLD ORCHARD TOWERS
APPLICATION FOR MODIFIED REVIEW
DECEMBER 19, 2025
STATEMENT OF EFFECTS
The subject property is located at 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road and is commonly known as the
“Old Orchard Towers” (the “Property”). The Property is improved with two mostly vacant office buildings,
the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment in a separate concourse building, a parking garage and
a surface parking lot. On April 15, 2024, the Village Board of Trustees passed Ordinance 24-4-Z-4683
(the “Approval Ordinance”) approving a site plan, a landscape plan and building elevations for, among other
things, the adaptive reuse of the aforesaid office buildings (referred to individually as the “South Tower” and
the “North Tower” and collectively as the “Project”) for multi-family residential use.
The current owner of the Property is 5250 Old Orchard Road, LLC, an Illinois limited liability
company (the “Petitioner”). This entity has as its members principals or entities affiliated with
DIR Development About DIR Development - DIR Development.
Lot 1 of the Property currently consists of the South Tower and the south half of the garage building,
and Lot 2 of the Property currently consists of the North Tower and the other half of the garage building.
In furtherance of the plan to convert the Property to multi-family residential use, as contemplated
by the Approval Ordinance, the Petitioner now intends to convey, by a metes and bounds legal description,
Lot 2 and a portion of the garage building to a recently formed Illinois limited liability company--5250 Old
Orchard Apartments, LLC--which has as its members principals or entities affiliated with DIR Development
and principals or entities affiliated with Belgravia Group Belgravia Group | New Developments in Chicago.
At this time, the Petitioner intends to retain title to Lot 1 and the remaining portion of the garage building.
The garage building, which contains more than the 518 off-street parking spaces required by the Approval
Ordinance, will be encumbered by a declaration that creates shared access and cross-parking easements
and establishes maintenance and utility cost sharing responsibilities.
Finally, the Petitioner and the aforesaid recently formed limited liability company seek to be
identified as the parties benefited by an amended and restated approval ordinance which the Board of
Trustees considers through the Modified Review process.
On June 11th, the Village’s Appearance Commission unanimously voted to grant a Certificate of
Appropriateness to the Petitioner to renovate the North Tower for residential use with minor modifications
to the elevations for the North Tower referenced in the Approval Ordinance. The changes that were
presented on that date contemplated reconfiguration of the balconies on the exterior of the North Tower
and minor modifications to previously submitted floor plans for the North Tower to relocate the bike storage
from the garage to the first floor and relocate to higher floors units which were initially proposed to be
created on the first floor. There was no change to the total number of dwelling units the Approval Ordinance
approved for the North Tower (125) or balconies as a result of these changes.
Thereafter, Petitioner encountered several issues which prevented commencement of the
approved renovations and prompted further discussions with Village staff. The Petitioner subsequently
submitted a new application to the Village requesting Appearance Commission consideration of
modifications to the site plan and landscape plan for the Project and for the renovation of the South Tower
for residential use, again with minor modifications to the elevations for that building referenced in the
Approval Ordinance. The South Tower, if converted to multi-family residential use, will include 120 dwelling
units, as contemplated by the Approval Ordinance.
On November 12th, the Appearance Commission unanimously voted to grant a Certificate of
Appropriateness to the Petitioner for the South Tower if it is converted to multi-family residential use, and
for the modified site plan and landscape plan, with two requested plan revisions which the Petitioner
subsequently incorporated into its plans.
The modified plans contemplate identical revisions to the elevations and floor plans for the North
Tower and South Tower, the removal of the amenity deck from the roof of the garage that sits between the
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North Tower and the South Tower due to structural concerns 1 and the removal of the green screen on the
sides of the garage, the addition of recreational amenities at the ground level of the Property adjacent to
the perimeter of the existing garage structure and on the first floor of the North Tower and the South Tower,
the removal of 35 parking spaces along the perimeter of the garage to accommodate those amenities, and
the addition of landscape plantings along the northwest elevation of the garage for added screening.
Section 29 of the Approval Ordinance states that any modification to the approved elevations and
landscaping plan shall be subject to review and approval by the Skokie Appearance Commission. It is for
that reason that the Petitioner appeared before that commission on June 11th and November 12th. The
modified site plan, landscape plans and building elevations substantially conform to those approved by the
Approval Ordinance. There will be no negative impacts to surrounding property values, traffic conditions,
public utilities, stormwater management requirements, or other matters pertaining to the public health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the surrounding community as a result of the redevelopment of the
Property pursuant to the modified plans.
In addition to seeking approval of its desired plan changes, the Petitioner is proposing to advance
the Village’s goals with respect to the creation of new affordable housing opportunities in Skokie by making
a $1,000,000 affordable housing contribution to the Village. The Petitioner will pay the Village $400,000
upon Village issuance of a building permit to undertake the North Tower building improvements, and it will
pay $600,000 upon Village issuance of a building permit to undertake improvements which will convert the
South Tower to multi-family residential use. It should be noted that, with respect to the North Tower, the
Approval Ordinance contemplated neither a monetary contribution for affordable housing nor the provision
of affordable housing units in the building and, with respect to the South Tower, the Approval Ordinance
required no monetary contribution for affordable housing, but it did contemplate the reservation of 5% of its
units as affordable housing units, for a period of 25 years, for families making 120% of the Area Median
Income. The Petitioner now proposes to pay the fee described above in lieu of the provision of these
affordable units.
Finally, since the division of the garage and the conveyances described above would fall under
exemptions in the Illinois Plat Act, since the Property has already been subdivided, and since no new
buildings are being constructed on the Property, the Petitioner is requesting that the Board of Trustees
waive the requirements of Section 94.5 .of the Village’s Subdivision Ordinance which would require the
preparation and recording of a plat of resubdivision.
Based on the foregoing, the Petitioner respectfully requests Board of Trustees adoption of an
ordinance amending the Approval Ordinance to (i) approve the Petitioner’s modified site plan, landscape
plans, building elevations and floor plans, (ii) provide for the Petitioner’s payment of the affordable housing
contribution described above in lieu of the provision of any affordable units in the South Tower; (iii) identify
the Petitioner and the aforementioned recently formed limited liability company as the parties benefited by
an amended and restated approval ordinance; and (iv) waiving the requirements of Section 94.5 of the
Village’s Subdivision Ordinance to the extent they might apply to the plan of redevelopment described
above.
1 A memorandum prepared by the structural engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. which discusses the load limits
of the garage roof has been shared with Village staff.
2
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MML: 3/18/24 Plan Commission
4/1/24 Motion to Reconsider
*4/15/24
PC: 2023-31P
SPA: 147.09
THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
24-4-Z-4683
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENT AT 5202-5250 OLD ORCHARD ROAD, SKOKIE,
ILLINOIS, IN AN OR OFFICE RESEARCH DISTRICT
1 WHEREAS, Zeller OOT, LLC, the owner of the following described real property:
2 Parcel 1:
3 ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 9,
4 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING
5 WEST OF THE EAST 15 ACRES OF SAID FRACTIONAL QUARTER AND EASTERLY OF
6 A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 135 FEET EASTERLY OF AND MEASURED AT
7 RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO AND
8 NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY; EXCEPT THE NORTH 20 FEET OF THE
9 SOUTH 50 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF
10 SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
11 MERIDIAN, LYING WEST OF THE EAST 15 ACRES OF SAID FRACTIONAL QUARTER
12 AND EASTERLY OF A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 135 FEET EASTERLY OF
13 AND MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE
14 CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, AS DESCRIBED IN
15 WARRANTY DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 3, 1972 AS DOCUMENT 22108958 AND
16 ALSO EXCEPT THAT PART FALLING IN HARRISON STREET, IN COOK COUNTY,
17 ILLINOIS.
18
19 Parcel 2:
20 LOTS 1 AND 2 IN OLD ORCHARD OFFICE CENTRE RESUBDIVISION OF KIDDER'S
21 SUBDIVISION OF WITTBOLD'S RAPID TRANSIT TERRACE NO. 4 AND VACATED
22 STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL
23 QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD
24 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
25 THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 22, 1983 AS DOCUMENT 26906605.
26
27 PIN: 10-09-102-063-0000
28
29 legally described above and commonly known as 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road, Skokie Illinois
30 (hereinafter “Subject Property”), petitioned the Village of Skokie on behalf of GW Property
31 Group, LLC (hereinafter “Developer”) for approval to modify an existing site plan in order to
32 convert two existing seven story office buildings at 5202 and 5250 Old Orchard Road into an
33 office and 245 unit residential mixed use development; and
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1 WHEREAS, the Developer has planned this project to be an adaptive reuse of the
2 property, which avoids the demolition of the buildings on the property and the impact, such as
3 landfill, which would result; and
4 WHEREAS, additionally, the Developer is planning to retain the existing clinic at 5230
5 Old Orchard Road and convert the upper deck of the existing parking garage into a partial
6 recreational green space for the residential tenants; and
7 WHEREAS, the residential mix in the north and south towers will be nearly identical
8 consisting of studio, one, two and three-bedroom units; and
9 WHEREAS, the site plan contemplates improvements to the garage including EV
10 charging stations. Guest parking will be located on the ground floor of the garage as well as
11 outdoor spaces; and
12 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on December 7,
13 2023: (i) determined that proper legal notice had been achieved; (ii) made the appropriate
14 findings of fact in the affirmative, as required under Section 118-6(g) of the Skokie Village Code;
15 and (iii) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested site plan
16 approval be granted subject to the conditions contained in the Plan Commission Report dated
17 March 18, 2023; and
18 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on March
19 18, 2024, voted to concur in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the Skokie
20 Plan Commission by a vote of 3-2 in favor. However, pursuant to the Skokie Village Code, a
21 motion before the Village Board must have 4 affirmative votes to pass and therefore, the Skokie
22 Plan Commission case was not approved; and
23 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at the next public meeting duly held on
24 April 1, 2024, on a motion to reconsider, voted to concur in the aforesaid recommendations and
25 findings of fact of the Skokie Plan Commission by a vote of 5-1 in favor. (It was determined
26 upon clarification of the identity of the Developer, that the previous recusal by one of the Trustees
27 was not necessary); and
28 WHEREAS, while the Village has not adopted an affordable housing ordinance which
29 would govern this project, the Developer has agreed to designate 5% of the units in the
30 south tower as affordable housing at 120% AMI for 25 years; and
31 WHEREAS, it has also been determined by the Corporation Counsel, that it is in the best
32 interest for legislative economy that Village Ordinances 10-11-Z-3796 and 15-7-Z-4156,
33 constituting the previous site plan approval and amendments for this property, be repealed.
34 This action was also recommended by staff in the report dated December 7, 2023 to the Plan
35 Commission, but was inadvertently not included in the Plan Commission’s case
36 recommendations to the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
37 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
38 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:
39 Section 1: That the site plan approval requested by the Petitioner to convert two (2)
40 existing seven (7) story office buildings into an office and residential mixed use development at
41 the property legally described above and commonly known as 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road,
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1 Skokie in an OR Office Research district is hereby granted and approved subject to each of the
2 conditions set forth below:
3 1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final
4 Village approved site plan, dated November 27, 2023; landscape plan, dated November
5 13, 2023; and elevations, dated November 27, 2023.
6 2. Developer shall incorporate 5% affordable housing units in the south tower, at 120% AMI
7 for a period of 25 years and shall have a residential mix of units of the entire south tower.
8 3. Coordinate with Cook County on parkway trees location along Old Orchard Road due to
9 impending roadway improvements scheduled for the next two years.
10 4. One 8" healthy honeylocust is slated to be removed, a $900 bond is required for this tree
11 and may be refunded after the project is completed & new trees are planted. All other
12 removals indicated are acceptable & require no bond.
13 5. Regarding the trees on the garage roof, largest container/tree well possible is required.
14 Specialized lightweight soil is required to maximize health & lifespan of trees planted.
15 6. Tree protection is required for all existing trees to remain that are located near the
16 construction area. The protection must remain in place for the duration of the project.
17 7. Any new parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
18 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from adjacent
19 properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division.
20 8. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are compliant with
21 the Skokie Village Code.
22 9. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
23 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
24 10. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle in OR Zoning districts,
25 between 30" and 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the
26 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
27 11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
28 pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan, including routing, signage, and barriers, to be in
29 place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to the approval of the
30 Engineering Division.
31 12. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
32 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject Property
33 shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be repaired or replaced
34 in a timely manner.
35 13. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
36 objects that may impede travel.
37 14. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be screened
38 from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission. All trash shall
39 be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times, except for waste
40 receptacles in pedestrian or parking areas.
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1 15. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for use by patrons, and the
2 Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these units.
3 16. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
4 17. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of Engineering.
5 18. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 518 off-street vehicle parking spaces
6 including 15 handicapped parking spaces, as indicated on the Subject Property plan dated
7 August 3, 2023.
8 19. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with State
9 of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required signage.
10 20. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
11 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in designated
12 parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated parking spaces.
13 21. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any commercial
14 tenant.
15 22. All new utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be placed or
16 relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility relocation
17 and/or conflicts.
18 23. The owner of the Subject Property shall cooperate with any public utility project.
19 24. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping"
20 to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is completed and
21 maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead plant materials in a timely
22 manner in accordance with the final approved landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement
23 is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This
24 “Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the
25 petitioner’s expense.
26 25. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International Building
27 and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
28 26. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to County,
29 State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
30 27. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements as
31 contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any downspouts.
32 28. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this ordinance.
33 Any legal nonconforming sign on the Subject Property that shall conform with the Village
34 Code when it is damaged >50%, modified, or replaced in the future.
35 29. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to the
36 review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
37 30. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of survey,
38 site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files shall be
39 scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-ROM *.dwg
40 AutoCAD format.
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1 31. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
2 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address, email
3 address, and telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
4 maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval.
5 32. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted
6 during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall cause the
7 developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a certificate of insurance
8 naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any and all claims related to any
9 and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to
10 hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for
11 property damage or personal injury related to work on or use of public property.
12 33. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations
13 and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
14 34. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village to
15 initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any applicable
16 business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay all costs related
17 to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the
18 enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees,
19 attorney fees, and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing.
20 Section 2: The Village Ordinance Numbers 10-11-Z-3796 and 15-7-Z-4156 are
21 hereby repealed.
22 Section 3: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the conditions
23 contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and duly recorded
24 with the Cook County Clerk’s Office at the owner’s expense.
25 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
26 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law.
ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 2024.
Ayes: 6 (Khoeun, Klein, Pure Slovin,
Robinson, Sutker, Van Dusen) Acting Village Clerk
Nays: 1 (Johnson)
Absent: 0
Approved by me this 16th day of
Attested and filed in my office this April, 2024.
16th day of April, 2024.
Mayor, Village of Skokie
Acting Village Clerk
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Plan Commission Report 5050 Church Street
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM January 20, 2026
To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Re: 2025-16P: Special Use Permit
2025-17P: Site Plan Approval
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND ANALYSIS
At the October 16, 2025, meeting of the Plan Commission, the request from Holy
Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East Diocese of North America for a site plan
approval amendment that includes an expansion of the existing building to allow for the
relocation of the existing religious assembly use from the gymnasium into a dedicated
space at the north end of the building, the construction of a new façade and dedicated
entrance at the west end of the relocated religious assembly use, minor modifications to
the existing landscaping and parking lot striping at 5050 Church Street in a B2
Commercial zoning district was recommended as APPROVED by a vote of 8 ayes and 0
nays, with 1 member absent. The petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a
religious assembly use was also recommended as APPROVED by a vote of 8 ayes, 0
nays, and 1 member absent.
The requests include the following:
• The construction of a 1,536-square-foot addition to the northeast corner of the
existing building and the remodeling of the north portion of the building
(formerly the location of the Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center’s pool) that
will allow the Mar Sargis Parish to relocate from the building’s gymnasium that it
has been utilizing for several years. A new vestibule will be constructed on the
west side of the building and function as the main entrance to the church. The
6,658-square-foot worship space will contain movable seating for 300
parishioners, a sacristy, an office, and two powder rooms. A staircase and
elevator will be installed and provide access to a mezzanine in the worship space
as well as to a quiet room and a choir room.
• The implementation of a shuttle bus service that will provide access to an
additional 125 parking spaces at Assyrian National Council of Illinois (ANCI),
located at 9131 Niles Center Road.
• The planting of additional landscaping throughout the subject site.
• The installation of new bicycle racks near the main entrance of the building and
also the new entrance to the church.
The Plan Commission concurred with staff’s recommendation to grant the site plan
approval and the special use permit, subject to the attached conditions.
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Code Information
Per Section 118-58 of the Village Code, site plan approval is required for the
development, redevelopment, or modification of buildings and structures or site plan
modifications of sites 1 acre or larger in size in the OR Office Research District and all
business, mixed-use and residential districts.
Per Appendix A of the Village Code, religious assembly uses require a special use permit
in the B2 Commercial zoning district. The Plan Commission has the duty to make
recommendations, including any conditions of approval, to the Village Board for site plan
approvals and special use permits per Sections 118-6(d)(8) and 118-6(d)(9),
respectively, of the Village Code. Each request for a site plan approval and special use
permit must be consistent with the findings of fact enumerated in Sections 118-6(f) and
118-6(g), respectively, of the Village Code.
Click here for the full Plan Commission packet with staff report and application materials
ADDITIONAL PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
Commissioner discussion centered around the subject site being able to provide
adequate on-site and off-site parking for the users of the facility, especially during
events that draw a larger number of people. Commissioners and staff both explained
that they were aware of attendees parking illegally along Church Street and on private
properties in the immediate area instead of utilizing the shuttle service from the
overflow parking lot at ANCI.
One commissioner questioned staff as to how the illegal parking would be enforced,
and staff responded that enforcement would be handled by the police. Enforcement
letters and tickets would be sent by Village staff to the church for matters related to
attendees parking without permission on private property. Staff stated that the church
leadership needs to clearly communicate the need to utilize the approved off-site
parking lot to service attendees.
Another commissioner asked if the new elevator that will be installed meets life safety
requirements and whether any other elevators are currently present in the building.
Staff responded that the new elevator would meet current requirements and that the
building currently has an elevator.
LEGAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. One individual
submitted a letter expressing concern regarding parishioners parking illegally in their
business parking lot. Another individual living in the neighborhood spoke at the
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meeting, stating that parishioners have parked along his block on several occasions and
he has not been able to park on the street near his home at those times.
Click here for the meeting minutes
Subsequent to the Plan Commission meeting, Village staff continued to observe service
attendees parking along both sides of Church Street during Sunday mass as well as
within the private parking lot at the House of Rental property at 5115 Church Street.
Church Street is maintained by the Cook County Department of Transportation and has
recently been resurfaced. The existing striping pattern is being reconfigured to add
bike lanes in both directions, which will further prohibit the practice of on-street parking
within the immediate area of the subject site. On-street parking is available on Church
Street to the west of Terminal Avenue but is utilized mainly by the residents in that area
as well as by another religious assembly use.
Staff and the petitioner have been in regular communication with regards to off-site
parking issues and the petitioner has recently taken several measures to lessen its
traffic impacts on the neighborhood, including:
• Elimination of large post-service gatherings
• Reduction of Sunday events
• Limiting the use of the fellowship hall
• Redirection of overflow attendance to other parishes
• Ongoing parking compliance reminders during services
• On-site police monitoring during services
A copy of the letter outlining these efforts is included in the attachments below.
Additional conditions identified since the time that the case was heard by the Plan
Commission are proposed for the Village Board’s consideration. They are as follows:
Site Plan Approval (case 2025-17P)
• If the off-site parking location changes at any time in the future, a covenant for
shall be required for the new location.
Special Use Permit (case 2025-16P)
• Upon completion of interior reconfigurations and establishment of occupancy of
the new worship area, the occupant loads for the theater, fellowship hall, and
gymnasium shall in no way authorize usage of said spaces for satellite worship
services.
• For the purpose of accommodating any large special event in which the parking
needs for the event are unable to be met by both the parking provided at the
subject site and at the approved off-site parking location, the petitioner shall
submit to the Village in advance and receive approval for a special event
application that includes an agreement for an additional off-street vehicle parking
facility located within one mile of the subject site.
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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The proposal was reviewed and was awarded a Certificate of Appropriateness by the
Appearance Commission on November 12, 2025.
VOTING
2025-16P: Special Use Permit
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
Shpayher X
Black X
Berman (Moved) X
Franklin X
Gevaryahu X
Witry (Second) X
Burman X
Mathee X
Luke X
2025-17P: Site Plan Approval
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
Shpayher X
Black X
Berman (Moved) X
Franklin X
Gevaryahu (Second) X
Witry X
Burman X
Mathee X
Luke X
ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2025-17P
2. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2025-17P
3. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2025-16P
4. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2025-16P
5. Proposed Site Plan dated November 5, 2025
6. Tree Planting Plan dated November 5, 2025
7. Letter from Edward Danavi to Planning Manager, dated December 1, 2025
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Plan Commission
Recommended Conditions 2025-17P: Site Plan Approval
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 20, 2026
1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved Proposed Site Plan, dated November 5, 2025, Proposed
Full First Floor Plan, dated May 20, 2024, Proposed Full Second Floor Plan, dated
May 20, 2024, Proposed Church First Floor Plan, dated June 11, 2025, Proposed
Church Second Floor Plan, dated June 11, 2025, Tree Planting Plan, dated
November 5, 2025, and Elevations, dated June 11, 2025;
2. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the petitioner shall remove the row of
non-compliant bike racks from the south side of the building;
3. The theater, the fellowship hall, and the gymnasium shall be prohibited from being
used during church services;
4. The petitioner shall provide 30 days written notice to the Village of any changes to
the Parking Lot Use Agreement;
5. If the off-site parking location changes at any time in the future, a covenant for shall
be required for the new location;
6. The honey locust tree closest to the proposed addition shall be root pruned prior to
any excavation activity;
7. Parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet IES standards, be full cut-off design and
be directed away from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the
Engineering Division;
8. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 178 off-street vehicle parking
spaces including 9 accessible parking spaces and a minimum of 9 bicycle parking
spaces as indicated on the Proposed Site Plan, dated November 5, 2025;
9. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved landscape
plan. A copy of said Agreement is to be made part of the Ordinance to go before
the Board of Trustees and shall be recorded at the petitioner’s expense;
10. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site,
landscape, and floor plans in their approved and finalized form.
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Plan Commission
Positive Findings of Fact 2025-17P: Site Plan Approval
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 20, 2026
Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does not The request will be harmonious with and will
adversely affect adjacent properties. not adversely affect adjacent properties as
long as the conditions for site plan approval
are met.
The request can demonstrate that adequate The request will have adequate public
public facilities, including roads, drainage, facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities,
utilities, and police and fire protection exist or and police and fire protection, which exist or
will exist to serve the requested use at the time will exist to serve the requested use at the
such facilities are needed. time such facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision The request will have adequate provisions for
for maintenance of the associated structures. maintenance of the associated structures.
The request has considered and, to the degree No adverse effects on the natural
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the environment are anticipated. By providing
natural environment. additional landscaping both on-site and
within the Lawler Avenue parkway, the
petitioner is reflecting the Green Space and
Trees Plan Strategy identified in Skokie’s
Environmental Sustainability Plan.
The request will not create undue traffic It is not anticipated that the request will
congestion. create undue traffic congestion as the
petitioner has entered into an agreement
with another organization in the Village who
will provide a parking lot for overflow
parking, when needed.
The request will not adversely affect public Public health, safety, and welfare will not be
health, safety, and welfare. adversely affected by the request.
The request conforms to all applicable The request will conform to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code.
granted with the request.
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Plan Commission
Recommended Conditions 2025-16P: Special Use Permit
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 20, 2026
1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved plans per Ordinance Number <insert ordinance number>;
2. The maximum seating capacity in the worship area shall be limited to 300 seats.
Any increase in the seating capacity or the overall area that the religious assembly
use occupies in the building shall require an amendment to the special use permit
through the full public hearing process;
3. Upon completion of interior reconfigurations and establishment of occupancy of the
new worship area, the occupant loads for the theater, fellowship hall, and
gymnasium shall in no way authorize usage of said spaces for satellite worship
services;
4. For the purpose of accommodating any large special event in which the parking
needs for the event are unable to be met by both the parking provided at the
subject site and at the approved off-site parking location, the petitioner shall submit
to the Village in advance and receive approval for a special event application that
includes an agreement for an additional off-street vehicle parking facility located
within one mile of the subject site;
5. Any change in user to another religious group shall require an application for a new
special use permit, including public hearings;
6. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site,
landscape, and floor plans in their approved and finalized form.
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Plan Commission
Positive Findings of Fact 2025-16P: Special Use Permit
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 20, 2026
Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the Religious assembly is identified in the
Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plan as a type of limited
service use that complements the subject
site’s Single Family Detached Residential and
Other Residential designations in the Land
Use Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent The relocation of the existing religious
properties. assembly use into a different part of the
building will not adversely affect adjacent
properties.
The request is compatible with the existing or The existing religious assembly use is
allowable uses of adjacent properties. currently compatible with the existing uses of
adjacent properties and will remain
compatible after its relocation.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities, including roads,
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
and police and fire protection exist or will exist protection currently exist to serve the
to serve the requested use at the time such requested use.
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision The request will have adequate provisions for
for maintenance and use of the associated maintenance of the associated structures.
structures.
The request has considered and, to the degree No adverse effects on the natural
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the environment are anticipated.
natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic It is not anticipated that the request will
congestion. create undue traffic congestion as the
petitioner has entered into an agreement
with another organization in the Village who
will provide a parking lot for overflow
parking, when needed.
The request will not adversely affect public Public health, safety, and welfare will not be
health, safety, and welfare. adversely affected by the request.
The request conforms to all applicable All applicable provisions of this code are
provisions of this code, except where relief is conformed to by this request.
granted with the request.
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Plan Commission Report 2025-19P: Special Use Permit
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM January 20, 2026
To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Re: 2025-19P: Special Use Permit
7550 Linder Avenue
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND ANALYSIS
At the November 20, 2025, meeting of the Plan Commission, the request from Gandhi
Group, LLC, for a special use permit for a limited retail use, plus relief from §118-
171(1)e in order to provide a limited retail use that exceeds 10% of the total floor area,
at 7550 Linder Avenue in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district was
recommended as APPROVED by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays, with 1 member absent.
The request includes the following:
• The legalization of an existing 1,910-square-foot retail sales area that the
petitioner has been operating since February of 2024. The retail sales area
contains displays of packaged dry goods, refrigerated prepared food and
beverages, cooking utensils and equipment, and health and beauty supplies, as
well as a checkout counter.
• The installation of a bike rack and the placement of a trash receptacle within an
area to the east of the building and south of the existing 20-space parking lot.
The Plan Commission concurred with staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit, subject to the attached conditions, as amended.
Code Information
Per Section 118-171(1)e of the Village Code, except for specifically listed retail uses,
retail sales of goods that are manufactured, processed, or wholesaled on the premises
may be allowed with a special use permit. The retail use cannot exceed the lesser of
5,000 square feet or 10% of the total gross floor area. Parking requirements must be
met for the retail portion of the operation. The Plan Commission has the duty to make
recommendations, including any conditions of approval, to the Village Board for special
use permits per Section 118-6(d)(9) of the Village Code. Each request for a special use
permit must be consistent with the findings of fact enumerated in Section 118-6(f) of
the Village Code.
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ADDITIONAL PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
One commissioner expressed concern over the loose trash observed in the area and
asked that the site be patrolled for litter every 4 hours in accordance with code
requirements and noted interest in adding a condition as reiteration.
Another commissioner questioned the delay between the time the retail operation
began in 2024 and now requesting the special use permit. Staff responded that an
enforcement letter was sent to the petitioner earlier in 2025 when the retail operation
was discovered by the Village. The petitioner explained that he was unaware of the
requirement for the special use when he opened the business to the public.
LEGAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No one from the
public spoke regarding the case.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
No modifications are being made to the building or signage at the subject site that
require Appearance Commission review.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
Shpayher (Moved) X
Black X
Berman X
Franklin X
Gevaryahu (Second) X
Witry X
Burman X
Mathee X
Luke X
ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2025-19P
2. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2025-19P
3. Plan Commission Draft Meeting Minutes dated November 20, 2025
4. Floor and Site Plan dated November 21, 2025
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Plan Commission
Recommended Conditions 2025-19P: Special Use Permit
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 20, 2026
1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved Floor and Site Plan, dated November 21, 2025;
2. The petitioner shall not be permitted to expand the square footage of the retail sales
area beyond its existing 1,910-square-foot footprint;
3. A waste receptacle shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers;
4. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan in
its approved and finalized form.
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Plan Commission
Positive Findings of Fact 2025-19P: Special Use Permit
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 20, 2026
Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of The Comprehensive Plan identifies limited
the Comprehensive Plan. sales of merchandise as being an activity
that falls within the Manufacturing/Service
Employment land use designation.
The request is harmonious with and does The request is compatible with adjacent
not adversely affect adjacent properties. properties and the businesses that operate
within them. Numerous wholesale trade
establishments and warehouses are
present in the immediate area and another
limited retail use exists on the same block
as the request.
The request will not adversely affect It is not anticipated that the request will
adjacent properties. adversely impact adjacent properties.
The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection currently exist to serve the
protection exist or will exist to serve the requested use.
requested use at the time such facilities
are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate Adequate provision for maintenance of the
provision for maintenance of the associated structures is demonstrated by
associated structures. the request.
The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects on the natural
degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are anticipated.
effects on the natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic It is not anticipated that the request will
congestion. create undue traffic congestion on the
surrounding neighborhood.
The request will not adversely affect public Public health, safety, and welfare will not
health, safety, and welfare. be adversely affected by the request.
Landscaping that harbored rodent burrows
has recently been removed from the
subject site and no new landscaping is
being proposed.
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The request conforms to all applicable Aside from the petitioner requesting relief
provisions of this code, except where relief to provide a limited retail use that exceeds
is granted with the request. 10% of the total floor area, all other
applicable provisions of this code are
conformed to by the request.
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