Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · March 16, 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 Monday, March 16, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Minal Desai
Mayor Tennes asked if there were any objections to Trustee Pure Slovin participating
remotely. Hearing none, she confirmed that Trustee Pure Slovin would participate
remotely.
Call meeting to order and roll call
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tennes.
Roll Call: Trustees Pure Slovin, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy and
Mayor Tennes
Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item a on the Corporation
Counsel’s report.
Moved: Trustee Lissa Levy
Seconded: Trustee Kimani Levy
Ayes: Pure Slovin, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
*Approve, as submitted, minutes of the regular meeting held Monday, March
2, 2026
Omnibus vote
*Approve Voucher List #21-FY26 of March 16, 2026
Omnibus vote
Proclamations and Resolutions
Proclamations
Hub’s 50th Anniversary – March 2026
Mayor Tennes noted the Thanoukos family’s absence and the 50th anniversary
proclamation for Hub’s Restaurant could not be presented in person. Mayor Tennes
thanked the family’s five decades of investment in the Skokie community and their
philanthropic contributions and will deliver the proclamation personally.
Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations
Human Relations Commission Chairperson Maria Monastero Bueno, joined by Vice Chair
Sheila Crumrine and Staff Liaison Amanda Sabri (Social Worker, Health and Human
Services), presented the 2025 Block Party of the Year Awards. Commissioners Rachel
Moore, Gurjot Bilkhu, Dave Donegan, and Sherry Bloom Basile were in attendance, along
with Trustee Liaisons Schechter and Pure Slovin. Chairperson Monastero Bueno
highlighted the role of block parties in strengthening community connections and
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reported that 84 block parties were held in Skokie in 2025, with ten applications
submitted for the award.
The winning blocks were:
5100 Elm Street (Laramie to LeClaire), represented by Valerie Fisher
8100 Long Avenue (Keeney to Reba), represented by Kelsey Caspersen
7900 Keeler (Kirk to Oakton), led by Alex Chaparro
Each received a certificate and a “Block Party of the Year” sign. The annual Block Party
Forum will be held April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Skokie Public Library, featuring the winners
as panelists.
Mayor Tennes recognized Alex Chaparro for his service on the Commission and Nia
Tavoularis for her community involvement, including co-chairing the Fourth of July
parade.
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations
Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Ferdinand Soco
Name Old Position New Position
Quinten Powell New Hire Police Officer
Ferdinand Soco of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners administered the oath of
office to new Police Officer Quinten Powell. Mayor Tennes congratulated Officer Powell
and welcomed him to the Skokie Police Department, and thanked his family for their
support.
*Resignations
Beautification and Improvement Commission: Sherwin Ditlove
Consumer Affairs Commission: Pratap Sampat
Human Relations Commission: Alex Chaparro
Technology Advancement & Transformation Commission: Syed Mahmood
Omnibus vote
Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
Christopher Whitaker– Thanked staff for addressing ICE issues and suggested notifying
residents proactively to avoid confrontation.
Lauren Grodnicki – Continued her climate change presentation, highlighting rising costs
from extreme weather, heat impacts, infrastructure strain, and public health concerns.
Adam Bowker – Spoke on ICE concerns, asked for documented police procedures to
support affected residents safely.
Imran Shah – Raised governance and transparency concerns.
Michelle – Thanked the Board for the award and shared a positive experience resolving
a neighborhood issue through staff dialogue.
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Presentations and Reports
Village’s Strategic Plan Presented by President/CEO of CP2 Consulting,
Cory Poris Plasch
Cory Poris Plasch presented the final strategic plan, summarizing progress toward
implementation. She reviewed the established vision and mission for Skokie and
reported on work with implementation teams using RACI project planning and timelines.
Strategic Goals and Initiatives:
Village Services for Now and the Future – Public safety dashboard, model village
services, responsive engagement, and infrastructure improvements.
Everyone Has a Place in Skokie – Youth commission (in the works), internship program,
village-wide language access and content policy, and updates to the fair housing
ordinance.
Community Vibrancy – Development service process improvements, economic vitality
strategy (pending budget), property inspection compliance, infrastructure policy, and
safe housing initiatives.
Great Governance – Rules of engagement, standardized agendas, clear language
ordinances, AI-assisted ordinance review, ongoing training, and public-facing strategic
plan dashboard.
Financial Stewardship – Reduce reliance on state revenues, inventory assets, review fees,
identify core services, process improvements, cross-training, and board finance training.
Cory Poris Plasch emphasized broad community involvement, including surveys, focus
groups, Spirit Committee, board members, and staff. Trustee Iverson appreciates how
the plan fits with current work. Mayor Tennes noted alignment with upcoming budget
hearings and recognized Ms. Yamauchi for Spirit Committee engagement and Trustee
Kimani Levy as liaison. Mayor Tennes spoke about economic development expanding
and not only in downtown Skokie but to the whole community. Trustee Schechter asked
about safe housing and an update for fair housing ordinance. Trustee Lissa Levy liked
the clarity of the process.
Trustee Kimani Levy requested a retrospective on lessons learned for future strategic
planning, which Cory Poris Plasch agreed to provide.
Report of the Village Manager
a) *Proprietary Purchase of (1) Stryker Cot PP2 and (1) PowerLoad
Stretcher Fastener System – Stryker Portage, Michigan -
$72,403.65
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Board approval of a
contract in the amount of $72,403.65 be awarded to Stryker for the purchase of a
Power-PRO 2 and Power-Load fastener system.
Omnibus vote
b) *Works Emergency Paging System Replacement – Pace Systems
Inc., Public Naperville, Illinois - $40,500.
Motion to approve Public Works Emergency Paging System Replacement – Pace
Systems Inc, Naperville, Illinois - $40,500.00
Omnibus Vote
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Report of the Corporation Counsel
This was taken off the Consent Agenda
Ordinance 26-3-Z-4781
Motion to approve an Ordinance granting site plan approval and related relief for the
construction and establishment of a townhouse development at 4600 Main Street,
Skokie, Illinois, in an R4 Multifamily Housing district. Item A is on the consent agenda for
second reading and adoption. The first reading was on February 17, 2026.
Corporation Counsel Elrod presented the second reading of the ordinance for site plan
approval at 4600 Main Street (68 residential units), noting it was removed from the
consent agenda. He highlighted that the ordinance is the village’s first clear language
ordinance, simplifying legal terms in line with the strategic plan, and includes protective
provisions such as financial ability verification, detailed construction plans, traffic
management, construction oversight, and best efforts for local hiring.
Trustee Iverson pulled the item from the consent agenda over resident concerns
regarding International Fire Code (IFC) Appendix D, Section 105D access roads.
Fire Chief Eschner explained that Skokie roads’ actual conditions (parking, snow, ice)
require a performance-based approach, not strict adherence to appendices. He
confirmed that the 35-foot building height is manageable with existing and upcoming
aerial ladder equipment, and ground ladders provide life-safety coverage. Deviations
from IFC are handled confidently using performance-based models.
Trustee Lissa Levy asked about ladder access and building height; Chief Eschner
confirmed equipment capabilities for all residential spaces.
Trustee Schechter noted she would have removed this from consent agenda due to lack
of on-site affordable housing.
Motion to approve an ordinance granting site approval and related relief for the
construction and establishment of a townhouse development at 4600 Main Street,
Skokie, Illinois in the R4 Multifamily District.
Moved: Trustee Iverson
Seconded: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Pure Slovin, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson
Absent: None
Nays: Schechter and Lissa Levy
MOTION CARRIED
Ken Marley- questioned code compliance asked for stricter adherence to code or
revising code language.
Imran Shah – spoke about broader concerns about fire safety oversight and code
enforcement consistency.
Art Linsner – spoke about emergency vehicle access during peak traffic and with service
vehicles present.
Emi Yamauchi – spoke about community-wide benefits (including affordable housing),
and spoke against performance-based fire code approaches.
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Village Manager Lockerby – clarified that the village was following the fire code,
explaining it has two components: base code (which was being followed and exceeded)
and appendices (enhanced requirements not being followed in this case) but within
performance-based safety.
Chief Eschner – Addressed Mr. Linsner’s traffic concern: two access points, engineered
for largest trucks to navigate safely; confirmed fire safety performance-based approach.
Unfinished Business
New Business
Plan Commission
Plan Commission Case 2025-24P – Special Use Permit: 3941 Oakton
Street.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to grant the special use permit at 3941
Oakton in a
B2 commercial zoning district be approved subject to all conditions.
Community Development Director Johanna Nyden Presented Case 2025-24P: Special
Use Permit for Assyrian National Council of Illinois at 3941 Oakton St. Director Nyden
explained prior 2014 permit expired after COVID closure; new permit required. Outlined
operations: 56-seat capacity, 9 parking spaces (14 required), hours 8 AM–10 PM,
community programming.
Trustee Kimani Levy supported shuttle concept; requested details on operations and
stops.
Steve Marano, Assyrian National Council Director confirmed shuttle via SUVs/minivans
from Niles Center Rd. location. Noted access via alley/front; transportation support
already provided to community. Stated many attendees are local (walk/bike). He said
there is temporary relocation of activities during summer camp.
Moved: Trustee Kimani Levy
Seconded: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Pure Slovin, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
No Public Comment
Public Comments by Email
Paula Gremley-Ordinance about Local Authority and Public safety during Federal
Immigration enforcement.
Hiba Khaden-Concerns on Immigration enforcement in Skokie
Robert Serb-Skokie Police, Federal Agents conducting legal operations.
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Jinsky Jean Pois-CDW meeting-Title 8 Immigration enforcement activity, 2nd email-
Marimar Martinez shooting.
Jill Manrique-Proposed Skokie ordinance about immigration enforcement
Ken Marley-Comments regarding Fire Code violations of the proposed site plan for 4600
Main St.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn 8:49 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Lissa Levy
Seconded: Trustee Kimani Levy
Ayes: Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
Approved:
Village Clerk Minal Desai
Approved:
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
Agenda
Village Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, March 16, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Minal Desai
2. Call to Order and Roll Call
3. Approve Consent Agenda
4. *Approve, as submitted, minutes the regular meeting held Monday, March 2, 2026 Go To
5. *Approve Voucher List #21-FY26 of March 16, 2026 Go To
6. Proclamations and Resolutions
a. Proclamations
Hub’s 50th Anniversary – March 2026 Go To
7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations
a. Block Party of the Year Awards presented by Maria Monastero Bueno, Chair, Go To
Human Relations Commission
8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations
a. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Ferdinand Soco of the Board
of Fire and Police Commission:
Name Old Position New Position
Quinten Powell New Hire Police Officer
b. *Resignations
Beautification and Improvement Commission: Sherwin Ditlove
Consumer Affairs Commission: Pratap Sampat
Human Relations Commission: Alex Chaparro
Technology Advancement & Transformation Commission: Syed Mahmood
9. Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
10. Presentations and Reports
a. Village’s Strategic Plan Presented by President/CEO of CP2 Consulting, Cory Poris Plasch Go To
11. Report of the Village Manager Go To
a. *Proprietary Purchase of (1) Stryker Cot PP2 and (1) PowerLoad Stretcher Fastener Go to A
System – Stryker Portage, Michigan - $72,403.65.
b. *Public Works Emergency Paging System Replacement – Pace Systems Inc., Go to B
Naperville, Illinois - $40,500.
12. Report of the Corporation Counsel Go To
a. *An Ordinance granting site plan approval and related relief for the construction and Go to A
establishment of a townhouse development at 4600 Main Street, Skokie, Illinois, in
an R4 Multifamily Housing district. Item A is on the consent agenda for second
reading and adoption. The first reading was on February 17, 2026.
13. Unfinished Business
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14. New Business
15. Plan Commission
a. Plan Commission Case 2025-24P – Special Use Permit: 3941 Oakton Street. Go to 24P
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
Skolue, "ook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 7:30 p.m. on
Monday, March 2, 2026
Village Wn] of
SKOKIE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Minal Desai
Call meeting to order and roll call.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tennes.
Roll Call: Trustees Pure Slovin, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson, Lissa Levy and Mayor
Tennes
Approval of consent agenda with the removal of item a. on the Report of the Corporation Counsel.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Lissa Levy Seconded: Trustee Pure Slovin
Ayes: Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
^Approve, as submitted, minutes of the Village Boards and Commissions Training Session held
Thursday, February 12, 2026 and the regular meeting held Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Omnibus vote
Mayor Termes noted that approximately 75-80 new appointments have been made to Village
boards and commissions since August. She welcomed three appointees present, Chandra Jong
(Commission on Family Services), Kristina Perez-Thomas, and Dr. Trudy Turner.
Proclamations and Resolutions
*Approve Voucher List A120-FY26 of March 2,2026
Omnibus vote
Proclamations and Resolutions
Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations
Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations
* Appointments
Board of Health: Dr. Alyssa Krifzman
Commission on Family Services: Chandra Jong
Economic Development Commission: Kristina Perez-Thomas
Performing Arts Center Board: Dr. Janis Fine as Vice Chair
Public Safety Commission: Mark Brines
Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Dr. Trudy Turner
*Resignation
Public Safety Commission: Scott Ford
Omnibus vote
Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
Carrie Bradean, spoke about federal immigration enforcement and asked for adoption of an
ordinance providing guidance for police response during operations.
Vicki Wolfmger spoke m recognition of International Women's Month and support for women
serving in elected leadership.
Ilonka Ulrich spoke about civility during public comment and about repeated harassment
directed at Board members.
Shelly Patt spoke about the Village's inclusionary zoning ordinance and asked the Board to
revisit it to require affordable housmg rather than allowing fee-in-lieu payments.
Cathi White from Go Green Skokie, announced the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge in
partnership with Oakton College.
Kimberly Polka spoke about immigration enforcement concerns and asked the Board to consider
an ordinance establishing clear police protocols.
Peggy Tolleson and Marie Benyamin (Ntles Township Trustees) spoke in support for the Mayor
and Trustees and appreciation for their service.
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David Dalka asked for removal of an obstmctive bush and installation of a four-way stop sign at
a local intersection; also spoke about a canceled Foreign Fire Board meeting notice and
requested improved communication regarding AT&T and fiber providers.
Ms. Kabir spoke about federal immigration enforcement and supported adoption of a local
ordinance providing guidance to police.
Rachel Vanhoose thanked Village staff for assisting an injured resident and raised concerns
about deteriorating property conditions along Oakton Street.
Emi Yamauchi spoke about developing police guidance related to immigration enforcement,
review of potential detention facility uses in large buildings, and stronger use of existing tools to
requh-e affordable housing.
Presentations and Reports
Report of the Village Manager
a. *Resolution26-3-R-1616
Appointment of Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook
County.
Motion to approve the appointment of Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste
Agency of Northern Cook County.
Omnibus vote
Report of the Corporation Counsel
a. Ordinance 26-3-Z-4781
Motion to adopt an Ordinance approving a modification to the previously approved site plan for
a mixed-use development located at 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois in an OR
Office Research district. Item A is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The
first reading was on January 20,2026.
This item had been removed from the consent agenda. Emi Yamauchi addressed the board,
stating that her point was about the fee in lieu.
Trustee Schechter explained her support for the fee in lieu, noting the project predated the
affordable housing ordinance.
Trustee Robinson spoke about the ordinance's limitations but noted it was not m place when the
project was proposed.
M'ayor Tennes stated the ordinance created by the prior board was an important starting point for
future improvements.
Moved: Trustee Pure Slovia Seconded: Trustee Lissa Levy
Ayes: Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iversoa
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
b. ordinance 26-3-C-4780
Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VII of the Skokie Village Code
pertaining to Boards and Commissions. Item B is on the consent agenda for second reading and
adoption. The first reading was on February 17, 2026.
Omnibus vote
c. Ordinance 26-3-C-4782
An Ordinance amending the governance provisions of the Village Code concerning the office of
Corporation Counsel and the ofRce of Village Manager. Item C is on the agenda for second
reading and adoption. The first reading was on February 17, 2026.
Motion passes to approve the ordinance amending the governance provisions of the Village Code
concerning the offices of the Corporation Counsel and the office of Village Manager.
Ayes: Lissa Levy, Pure SIovio, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson
Absent: None
Nays: Nooe
MOTION CARRIED
d. Request for a Closed Session in accordance with paragraphs 2(c)(l) and 2 (c)(4) of the
Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to a body required to conduct hearings may go into closed
session for the consideration of evidence and testimony received in open hearing; and 2(c)(l) of
the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of personnel matters.
Corporation Counsel Elrod requested a closed session pursuant to sections 2(c)(l) and 2(c)(4) of
the Illinois Open Meetings Act to discuss respectively a personnel matter and a matter in which
the board was acting in a quasi-judicial or quasi adjudicative body.
Moved: Trustee Kimani Levy Seconded: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Ussa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schecbter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iversoa
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Mayor Tennes acknowledged Dr. Alyssa Kritzman, a new Skokie resident and veterinarian who
would be serving on the Board of Health.
New Business
Tmstee Schechter introduced a motion directing staff to prepare an ordinance addressing local
authority and public safety during federal immigration enforcement based on a proposed draft
ordinance she had circulated to the board.
Village Manager Lockerby advised caution, noting legal and operational complexities and
recommending discussion of concepts rather than advancing a Village-drafted ordinance at this
time. Manager Lockerby warned that bringing back a Village-drafted ordinance would be
advancing many steps and cautioned about the various nuances involving federal government
oversight processes and their limitations.
Moved: Trustee Schechter
Corporation Counsel Elrod agreed the motion if seconded would be in order. He concurred with
the Village Manager's concerns about having an actual ordinance versus having a discussion due
to concerns about scope and governance structure.
Seconded: Trustee Robinson
Trustee Robinson expressed support for collaboration and discussion,
Tmstee Lissa Levy stressed urgency given community concerns and supported moving forward
while allowing legal review,
Trustee Pure Slovin emphasized the importance of proper legal review and process, before
drafting and codifying an ordinance.
Trustee Iverson supported discussion and stressed the need for input from legal staff and the
police department.
At this time Village Manager Lockerby recommended the board not approve the proposed draft
ordinance as written because it put village employees in legal jeopardy as individuals and puts
the organization in liability concerns.
Mayor Tennes suggested discussing the entire subject matter at the March 16 Committee of the
Whole meeting to allow more thorough review and asked Trustee Schechter amend her motion.
Motion by Trustee Schechter, (as modified), to have a discussion at the March 16, 2026
Committee of the Whole meeting pertaining to local authority and public safety during
immigration enforcement activity.
Public Comment
Kimberly Polka, Ilonka Ulrich, and Carrie Bradean asked for prompt action and expressed
concern about delays.
David Dalka raised questions about resources and implementation of ordinances.
Shelly Patt asked the Board to take action while acknowledging the need for careful
consideration.
Ayes: Lissa Levy, Pure Slovin, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robinson, Iverson
Absent: None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Tennes announced the Committee of the Wliole meeting will begin at 5:30 PM on March
16, 2026, and the previously scheduled video gaming discussion would be discussed at a date to
be determined.
Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 30 minutes)
Niles Township Supervisor Boimie Kahn Ognisanti, thanked attendees for civic engagement,
recognized Trustees Benyamin and Tolleson, acknowledged Women's History Month, and
announced a feminine hygiene product drive for the Niles Township food panfry, encouraging
donations due to lack of SNAP coverage.
Eric Finkelstein discussed immigration and suggested bringing immigration attorneys to Skokie
to help residents begin applications at lower cost.
Mike Koplow - immigration offices could expose individuals to enforcement actions when
completing paperwork.
Lauren Grodnicld spoke about climate change, sustainability and planting more trees.
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Public Comments by email
Patricia Acha-Dog waste everywhere! .
David Dalka-Technology commission comments request reading aloud and distribution to all
members of commission and put into public record
Pavan Rana-Fiber internet access concerns-Jane Stenson neighborhood Church to Golf
Lisa Silverman-Please vote to pass this ordinance to protect all in our community
Christopher Whitaker-Support for additional Ordinance regarding SPD behavior during federal
incursions
Emi Yamauchi-PubHc clarification about the Skokie Police Department's responsiveness to
ICE/CBP's aggressive and dangerous enforcement practices
Carrie Bradean-Public comment regarding projection from Federal abuses
Kimberly Polka-PubHc safety and local authority during immigration enforcement
Jinsky Jean Pois-In memoriam Reverent Jesse Louis Jackson (1941-2026)
Matt Jarvis-Police interaction with federal agents
Cathi White-Affordable housing, Go Green Skokie with an invitation and a request
Amy LandoIt-Pass the ordinance pertaining to local authority and public safety during
immigration enforcement activity
Bob Kusel-Ethics Commission and Former Trustee James Johnson-opinion from the Citizen
Advocacy Center
Adjournment
Motion to move to go into Closed Session at 9:15 pm and adjourn the main meeting immediately
upon the adjournment of closed session.
Moved: Trustee Kimani Levy Seconded: Trustee Lissa Levy
Ayes: Lissa Levy, Pure SIovm, Schechter, Kimani Levy, Robmson, Iverson
Absent; None
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
Closed Session
The Closed Session started at 9:21 pm.
Present were Mayor Tennes, Clerk Desai, Trustees Iverson, Kimani Levy, Lissa Levy, Robinson,
Schechter and Pure Slovin. Also present were Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wyatt and
Corporation Counsel Elrod.
The meeting ended at 10:48 pm.
Approved:
Village Clerk Minal Desai
Approved:
Mayor Ann Tennes
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;s an Hem on the Consent Agenda which you wish to address, please intomi the Mayw at that time you wish to remove it from ihe Consent Agenda.
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
FUND AMOUNT
001 GENERAL FUND $ 459,566
002 WATER FUND $ 331/147
003 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND $ 33/503
013 CASH ESCROW FUND $ 2/500
014 TIF SCIENCE &TECH $ 641/810
018 WIRELESS ALARM FUND $ 4/612
020 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 396/103
022 CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE $ 107/633
025 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND $ 7/421
139 GO BONDS 2018A SERIES $ 825
ALL FUNDS TOTAL $ 1/985/120
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
Invoice Reffi FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
232538 03/09/2026 A6ELTENEDOR WEEKLY MEAL REIMBURSEMENT PIERCE TRAINING ABEL 52.02
232557 03/09/2026 ABELTENEDOR WORK SAFETY BOOTS 294.99
232636 02/28/2026 ACE HARDWARE MISC. TOOLS AND HARDWARE 197.14
232562 03/09/2026 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO PUBUC WORKS 156 - AXLE GASKET 14.14
232590 03/10/2026 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO SLACK ADJUSTER FOR PLOW TRUCKS-STOCK 129.72
232598 03/10/2026 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO STOCK-SLACK ADJUSTER 129.72
232504 03/06/2026 ADP SCREENING & SELECTION SERVICES PRE-PLACEMENT BACKGROUND CHECKS 226.77
232271 03/02/2026 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS !NC 4051 MAIN STREET FARMER'S MARKET-JANUARY 195.00
232415 03/04/2026 ADVANCED CLEANiNG SYSTEMS !NC FIRE DEPARTMENT CLEANING - MARCH 2026 181.48
232448 03/01/2026 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC PD MONTHLY CLEANING SERVICE -MAR 11,568.86
232451 03/01/2026 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC COMM MONTHLY CLEANING -MAR 287.10
232605 03/10/2026 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC MARCH 2026 CARPET CLEANING FOR VH & PW 5,935.11
232424 03/04/2026 AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC MAKO AIR COMPRESSOR REPAIR 564.84
232608 03/10/2026 AL WARREN OIL CCUNC. UNLEADED GAS 14,553.21
232280 02/26/2026 ALEX FRANZ STIPEND TO ATTEND STAT COMMISSION MTG ON 2/24/26 17.01
232316 03/02/2026 AIEX FRANZ STIPEND TO ATTEND BOARD MTG ON 3/2/26 13.13
232591 03/10/2026 ALLISON A RICKEFT NEWSKOKIE PRINT, SORT & DELIVER FEES - SPRING 2026 9,940.00
232270 03/02/2026 ALTORFER INDUSTRiES INC LEAD LINE MINI EXCAVATOR PW491 77,355.00
232499 03/06/2026 ALVAREZINC DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 1,440.00
232201 02/24/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES - MANAGERS OFFICE 99.81
232319 03/03/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERViCES TRAY ORGANfZER/STORAGE DRAWERS - PD 51.40
232323 02/23/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES UNIFORM SHOES -LARSON 119.95
232332 02/24/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CABIES/MONSTORSTANDS/OUTLETS-MALTESE 94.59
232337 03/03/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FIAGSUPPLIES-PW 101.32
2323G3 03/04/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFRCE CHAIR - PW 320.28
232397 02/24/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SUPPUES-OKON 113.98
232406 02/24/2026 AMAZON CAPSTAL SERVICES CABLE CONNECTORS/TOOL/TESTER -MALTESE 76.77
232416 03/04/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES STOCK-BATTERIES PW 35.96
232444 02/25/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES UNIVERSAL BIT HOLDER -PAWLAK 19.88
232452 02/26/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TOOL STORAGE CASE -MALTESE 22.98
232453 02/26/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES HAND DRYER/MICROWAVE -MALTESE 1,578.99
232468 03/05/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES COMPUTER ACCESSORIES - MiS 1,502.90
232485 03/06/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DRY ERASE NAME TENT CARDS - MAYORS OFFICE 72.99
232490 03/06/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES IPAD COVER -PDCOMM 44.49
232510 02/27/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SUPPLIES FOR PROGRAMS/PLANS -OKON 67.96
232585 03/10/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES STOCK-OIL GUN FOR PW 137.88
232600 03/10/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TABLET COVER - PW 13,42
232622 03/10/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SUPPLIES-BLDG DEPART 36.99
232632 03/10/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TRUCK SCAN TOOL INTERFACE FOR JPRO / PW 779.03
232647 02/25/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PRINTER TONER FOR FINANCE 893.24
232676 03/11/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES-FINANCE 12.09
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
nvoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
232478 03/05/2026 AMERICAN CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO AMBULANCE REFUND FOR RONALD ZIVJN 112.79
232531 03/09/2026 ANDERSON ELEVATOR CO MARCH MA!NT @ VH 241.00
232369 02/20/2026 ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MAINTENANCE FOR PD -02/2026 265.42
232614 03/10/202G ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MA!NT @ FIRE STATIONS 994.25
232617 03/10/2026 ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MAfNT @ VH 272.47
232618 03/10/2026 ANDERSON PEST SOLUTIONS PEST CONTROL MAINT @ PW 266.67
232576 02/28/2026 ANDY FRAIN SERVtCESJNC CROSSING GUARD SERVICES -FEB 2026 31,168.81
232266 03/02/2026 ARMANDO TRSANA AMBULANCE REFUND FOR ARMANDO TRIANA 220.00
232592 02/19/2026 AT&T PHONE SERVICE 1,311.18
232507 03/06/2026 AT&T MOBILITY WIRELESS SERVICE 2,542.89
232711 03/11/2026 AT&T MOBILITY ANNUAL WIRELESS SERVICE PD INVEST 17,778.60
232309 03/03/2026 ATHLYNV.DYER AMBULANCE REFUND FOR RADCUFFE DYER 275.00
232495 02/20/2026 AUTHORIZED PHOTO SERVICE INC MAINT NIXON Z7 (i SN:3044794 ^AWORSKI 180.00
232496 02/20/2026 AUTHORIZED PHOTO SERVICE INC MAINT N1KON Z LENS SN:20418941 -JAWORSKI 35.00
232278 03/02/2026 BARTOLOME TANGONAN AMBULANCE REFUND FOR BARTOLOME TANGONAN 100.00
232652 03/10/2026 BATTERIES PLUS LLC DALKALINEBATTERSES 66.96
232329 03/03/2026 BAXTER AND WOODMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,032.50
232577 03/09/2026 BESTCO HARTFORD 0-65 RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM 23,842.30
232288 03/02/2026 BETTERHELP, 1NC MONTHLY ADMIN FEE - MARCH 2026 85.00
232494 03/06/2026 BIDDLE CONSULTING GROUP INC TEST GENIUS ONLINE 2,060.00
232430 03/05/2026 BIG BELLY SOLAR LLC SOLAR COMPACTING TRASH CANS 16,048.50
232639 03/10/2026 CATHERINE STEVENS MEAL REIMBURSEMENTS 30.00
232267 03/02/2026 CDW GOVERNMENT INC POLY CA22CA-5C REMOTE CABLES 179.94
232229 02/24/2026 CERTIFIED LABORATORiES SHOP SUPPLIES PW 202.95
232580 03/09/2026 CHAD BAUER DRILL TOWER HAY - FD 250.00
232318 03/03/2026 CHICAGO LAND AGENCY SERVICES INC PLAT RECORDING FOR 9301 & 9323-31 SKOKIE BLVD 252.00
232347 03/03/2026 CHICAGO LAND AGENCY SERVICES INC RECORDiNG DOCS FOR 5360 TOUHY AVENUE 484.00
232709 03/11/2026 CHICAGO METROPOLiTAN RRE PREVENTN WJRELESS ALARM MAINT 4,412.25
232710 03/11/2026 CHICAGO METROPOUTAN RRE PREVENTN WIRELESS ALARM SERVICE CALL #563 200.00
232026 02/02/2026 CHOiCE OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLiES FOLDING MACHINE MAINTENANCE 2,205.00
232409 02/25/2026 CHRISTENSEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL K-9 HEALTH MAINTENANCE -5HELTON 196.00
232500 02/27/2026 CHRISTENSEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL JAN/FEB 2026 VET SERVICES 2,800.63
232613 01/31/2026 CHRISTINE SVENSON CELL PHONE STIPEND 195.00
232593 03/09/2026 CITY OF EVANSTON WATER USAGE FEB 26 264,039.10
232564 03/09/2026 CIT/ WELDING SALES & SERVICE INC SHOP WELDING GAS 152.88
232565 03/09/2026 CITYTECHUSAINC PUBLIC SALARY SUBSCRIPTiON RENEWAL 390.00
232514 03/06/202G CLAIM MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS LLC WC ESCROW 2/16/2026 - 2/28/2026 36,328.79
232516 03/06/2026 CLAIM MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS LLC PREFUND WORKERS COMP 32,991.83
232322 03/03/2026 CLAIM MGMT CONSULTANTS SERVICING FEES MONTHLY SERViCiNG OF CLAIMS ACCOUNT 1,795.00
232678 03/11/2026 CLARKBAIRD SMITH ILP FOR LEGALSERVICES RENDERED THROUGH 2/28/26 613.00
232508 03/06/2026 CLARKHILLPLC FOR LEGALSERVICES THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026 12/575.50
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
Invoice Refft FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
232321 02/06/2026 CLASSIC DESiGN AWARDS INC FINE ARTS COMMISSION - AWARD/EN GRAVING FOR ART!ST!C EXCELLENCE AWARDS 186-44
232338 02/12/2026 CLASSIC DESIGN AWARDS !NC PERPETUAL PLATES ENGRAVED RETIREMENT -MAITESE 38.00
232542 03/09/2026 CO M ED ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,596.96
232509 03/06/2026 CONRAD POLYGRAPH !NC PRE-PLACEMENT EXAMtNATtONS 450.00
232365 03/04/2026 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING tNC FEB OAKTON CTA SKOKIE BLVD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 465.00
232367 03/04/2026 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING INC FEB WEST DEMPSTER STREETSCAPE & MEDIANS 456.00
232370 03/04/2026 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING INC FEB CRAWFORD MEDIANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 175.00
232371 03/04/2026 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING INC FEB POLiCE STATiON IANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 205.00
232393 03/04/2026 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING iNC FEB SE INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 363.00
232395 03/04/2026 CONTOUR LANDSCAPING iNC FEB EAST INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 363.00
232638 03/10/2026 CONTOUR LANDSCAPiNG iNC POLICE STATiON DORMANT PRUNING 1,560.00
232353 03/04/2026 CORE & MAIN IP LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT MATERIALS 3,732.00
232414 03/04/2026 CUMM!NS NPOWER LLC TURBOCHARGERFOR180 5,561.82
232583 03/10/2026 CUMMiNS NPOWER LLC PUBLIC WORKS 167 - SEAL 28.04
232584 03/10/2026 CUMMiNS NPOWER LLC PUBLIC WORKS 180 - TURBO 675.00
232630 02/24/2026 CUMMINSNPOWERLLC VALVE COVER GA5KET AND FILTERS FOR TRUCK 167 284.72
232293 03/02/2026 CYNTHIA BOLD AMBULANCE REFUND FOR CYNTHIA BOLD 35.00
232488 03/06/2026 DELL MARKETING LP MONITORS FOR PD 388.68
232299 03/02/2026 DLT SOLUTIONS LLC AUTODESK ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTiON 5,383.00
232536 03/09/2026 DONJULIOCAFEJNC FOOD BOARDS & COMMISSIONS TRAINING RECEPTION 490.00
232276 03/02/2026 DONALD SCHUFMAN AMBULANCE REFUND FOR DONALD SCHUFMAN 93.54
232491 03/06/2026 CORNER PRODUCTS, LLC SKOKIE 2 PUMP REPAIR 31,950.00
232561 03/09/2026 DRIVETRAIN SERVICE & COMPONENTS INC PUBLIC WORKS 156 - BEARiNG SET 417.64
232284 03/02/2026 ELIZABETH BUINO AMBULANCE REFUND FOR ELIZABETH BUINO 3,423.98
232525 03/06/2026 ENDEAVOR HEALTH OMEGA PRE-PLACEMENT EXAMINATION FEES 2,995.00
232428 03/04/2026 ENGINEERING ENTERPRESE INC LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PLAN 1,524.75
232597 12/23/2025 EXPONENT, INC WATER TRANS. MAIN BREAK INVESTIGATION 14,618,11
232581 03/10/2026 FAST MRO SUPPLIES JNC STOCK-GLOVES PW 120.63
232643 03/10/2026 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE 152,147.00
232644 03/10/2026 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES WATER METER RECEPTACLES 26,759.00
232579 03/09/2026 FIDELiTV SECURFTV LIFE INSURANCE CO MONTHLY PREMIUM 1/88,03
232357 03/04/2026 FILTER SERVICES INC STD CAPACITY PLEATED FilTERS 656.32
232512 03/06/2026 FIRST RESPONDERS WELLNESS CENTER FE8/2026 PD WELLNESS CHECKS 2,450.00
232566 03/05/2026 FLUID POWER ENGINEERING CO 4-WAY AIR VALVES FOR RANGE-PAWLAK 487.50
232334 03/03/2026 FOSTER COACH SALES INC FDA17 STROBE REFURBISH 2,480.50
232345 03/03/2026 FOSTER COACH SALES INC FDA17-RUNNING BOARD TA 1,256.14
232325 03/03/2026 G&M TRUCKING INC DIRT REMOVED 4,950.00
232664 03/10/2026 G&M TRUCKING INC CA-7 STONE 2,850.69
232669 01/31/2026 GABRiELMILLARD CELL PHONE STIPEND 195.00
232663 03/10/2026 GALLAGHER MATERJAL5 INC COLD PATCH 3,655.41
232296 03/02/2026 GALLS LLC MICRO SOUND EAR PIECE -STOCK 448.99
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
232302 03/03/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-AIR DRYER 388.39
232303 03/03/202G GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PUBLIC WORKS 69 - BATTERY 147.14
232304 03/03/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY FIRE R17-MARKER LIGHT 35.85
232306 03/03/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PUBLIC WORKS 133 - TRAILER HOOK 85.03
232320 03/03/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - TIRE VALVE CORES 11.08
232331 03/03/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-FUEL FILTER 258.84
232436 03/05/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-SHUT OFF VALVE 20.12
232437 03/05/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PUBLIC WORKS 126 - AIR RLTER 38.63
232438 03/05/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - CRANKCASE FILTER 105.60
232439 03/05/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PUBLIC WORKS 125 " AIR FilTER 17.85
232440 03/05/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-FILTERS 285.33
232441 03/05/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK" TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER 149.70
232442 03/05/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-FILTERS 229.31
232481 03/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY PUBLIC WORKS 144 - COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR 40.82
232482 03/06/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-OIL FILTERS 38.97
232529 03/09/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-FUEL FILTER 66.42
232530 03/09/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK - RED MARKER LAMPS 41.36
232587 03/10/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-CUT OFF WHEEL 35.37
232595 03/10/2026 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY STOCK-FAUCET 32.88
232596 03/10/2026 GENU!NE PARTS COMPANY PART RETURN (315.10)
232713 03/10/2026 GO, LESLIE UB refund for account: 88786 8.75
232275 03/02/2026 GOLF MILL FORD POUCE 315-RELAY 31.13
232317 03/03/2026 GOLF MILL FORD DVPU-0035 132 MIRROR 648.74
232449 03/05/2026 GOLF MILL FORD STOCK-GASKET 40.52
232450 03/05/2026 GOLF MILL FORD PUBLIC WORKS 132-TRIM 16.00
232463 03/05/2026 GOLF MILL FORD STOCK-TPMS SENSORS 334.50
232464 03/05/2026 GOLF MILL FORD POLICE 341-HUB CAP 145.10
232623 03/10/2026 GOLF MILL FORD PD335 DEALER REPAIR 480.40
232315 03/03/2026 GRAINGER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SIGN SHOP 954.29
232341 03/03/2026 GRAINGER V- BELT & AIR FILTER PW 175.14
232657 03/10/2026 GRAINGER TSTAT GUARD FOR PD 22.14
232658 03/10/2026 GRA)NGER WATER CLOSET GASKET FOR STATION ttl6 45.48
232660 03/10/2026 GRA1NGER CEILING TILE FOR VH 1,826.37
232661 03/10/2026 GRAINGER CASKETS FOR STATION # 16 86.78
232G62 03/10/2026 GRAINGER HANDLE REPAIR K!T AND V-BEL FOR PW & VH 75.51
232535 03/09/2026 GREAT LAKES URBAN FORESTRY INC RE-iNVENTORY WORK FOR PARKWAY TREES 200.00
232477 03/05/2026 GREGG COMMUNICATiONS SYSTEMS iNC PHONE RECORDING MODIFICATiONS / CODING 450.00
232627 03/10/2026 GREGG COMMUNICATiONS SYSTEMS !NC MITEL MAINTENANCE RENEWAL 04/01/2026-09/30/2026 11,433.00
232611 03/10/2026 GROOTiNDUSTRIESINC SOILSPOSLS 7,382.07
232327 03/03/2026 GROVER WELDING COMPANY REFUSE OVERHEAD DOOR STRUCTURAL GUSSET REPAIR 6,200.00
232455 03/05/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #48197 - 4334 MADISON STREET 2,001.78
232456 03/05/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #48200 - EAST PRAIRiE ROAD AND LYONS STREET 4,594.41
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
232457 03/05/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #48201-CHURCH STREETAND MCCORMICK BLVD 659.20
232458 03/05/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #48198 - 3954 MAIN STREET 1,367.43
232459 03/05/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #48199 MULFORD STREET AND TERMINAL PARKING LOT 4,613.29
232460 03/05/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #48202 - GROSS POINT ROAD AND LINCOLN AVE 2,151.45
232461 03/05/2026 H&H ELECTRIC CO #48245 SKOKIE BLVD WEST OF OAKTON STREET 882.18
232407 02/24/2026 HD SUPPLY FORMERLY HOME DEPOT PRO 6FT TABLE-MALTESE 59.98
232673 02/17/2026 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES TOOLS AND HARDWARE FOR VH 306.51
232487 03/06/2026 HOWARD, EDWARD F. REIMBURSEMENT FOR TEST COSTS 320.00
232671 03/10/2026 IAED EMD RECERTS 330.00
232336 03/03/2026 ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE TITLE FDS1S 165.00
232298 03/02/2026 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEiZED FUNDS - CASE ff 21-04382 1,000.00
232272 03/02/2026 IMAGING ESSENTIALS INC SERVICE TO PLOFTER - MAINTENANCE 400.00
232308 02/26/2026 IMAGING ESSENTIALS INC CANON PRINT SYS. FOR ENG. 5,495.00
232435 02/28/2026 INVOICE CLOUD FEBRUARY 2026 ONLINE PAYMENT FEES 7,463.47
232670 02/20/2026 ISBS COPIER MNTNC FOR VH 2,717.07
232281 03/02/2026 JAIMEAVILES AMBULANCE REFUND FOR }A)MEAV!LE5 743.81
232346 03/03/2026 JEFFREY GREENSPAN FEBRUARY CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS 495.00
232354 03/04/2026 JEFFREY GREENSPAN RED LIGHT TICKET HEARING 990.00
232356 03/04/2026 JEFFREY GREENSPAN PARKING TICKET HEARING 315.00
232594 01/31/2026 JENNIFER DAVIS-SPEILS CELL PHONE STIPEND 195.00
232361 03/04/2026 JEREMYPOND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 125.00
232666 01/31/2026 JOHN BARKHOO CELL PHONE STIPEND 195,00
232344 03/03/2026 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY #12 1NDUCERASSEMBY 565.33
232423 03/04/2026 JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING LLC FIRE OFFICER TRAINING 654.39
232328 03/03/2026 JRCCONTRACTSNGLLC GENERATOR MAINT AT PD 660.00
232285 03/02/2026 K&S TIRE RECYCLING SCRAP TIRE PICKUP 385.62
232626 03/10/2026 KASEYA US LLC SAAS PROTECTION FOR MSCROSOFT 365 450.00
232603 03/10/2026 K-TECH SPECIALTY COATINGS, INC. BEET MEET SUPER SEVERE 8,089,76
232558 03/09/2026 LAKESHORE REC/CLING SYSTEMS MARCH RECYCLING AND CONDO SERVICES 29,534.03
232559 03/09/2026 LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS MARCH RESIDENTIAL RECYCUN6 SERVICES 117,288.00
232560 02/28/2026 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES LANGUAGE SERVICES FOR FEB 2026 147.00
232286 03/02/2026 UWRA E!SEN AMBULANCE REFUND FOR LAURA EISEN 40.00
232513 03/01/2026 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAtNSNG LLC 2026 COURTSMART TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OFFICERS 5,000.00
232394 03/04/2026 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SIGN SHOP 601.90
232291 03/02/2026 LINDA DEKELAITA AMBULANCE REFUND FOR DAVID DRKELAITA 97.84
232335 03/03/2026 LIN-MAR TOWING & RECOVERY PW145 TOW TO ELMHURST FOR REPAIRS 750.00
232480 03/06/2026 LIZZETTE MEDINA & CO TREE GRATES 3,975.00
232620 03/10/2026 LOTUS GARDENS ASSOCIATES LP EMERGENCY FUND ASSiSTANCE 8503 LOTUS APT 308 1,000.00
232300 03/03/2026 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC FIRE TL16-SERVICE CALL 778.12
232352 03/04/2026 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC FIRE R17 - INTAKE RELIEF VALVE 1,133.12
232431 03/05/2026 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC FIRE R17-ASR BAG 1,613.56
232432 03/05/2026 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC STOCK-BUNGEE STRAPS 269.47
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
232433 03/05/2026 MACQUEEN EQUSPMENT LLC FIRE R17 - TRANS PRESSURE SENSOR 739.01
232434 03/05/2026 MACQUEEN EQUiPMENT LLC FIRE TRUCK PARTS TL16 3,320.92
232582 03/10/2026 MACQUEEN EQUiPMENT LLC FIRE R17-SERVICE WORK 707.87
232G28 03/10/2026 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT LLC WATER TANK LEVELSENSOR E16 783.54
232279 03/02/2026 MARY JOSEPH AMBULANCE REFUND FOR MARY JOSEPH 250.00
2S2405 03/04/2026 MATE SETKA REiMBURSEMENT FOR ENGAGE CONF FLIGHT 571.79
232650 01/31/2026 MATTHEW KAINER CELL PHONE STIPEND 195.00
232498 03/06/2026 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC PUBLIC WORKS 226 - OPERATION JOYSTICK 512.11
232586 03/10/2026 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC PUBLIC WORKS 230 - GREASE 231.23
232362 02/28/2026 MCDONALDS CORPORATION FEB 2026 BILLABLE SALES RECEIPTS FROM STORE #7546 7.99
232360 03/04/2026 MCKIM& CREED, INC. iNSERTION METERS & DATA LOGGERS 12J65.00
232629 03/10/2026 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO ?USES FOR SEFAC TRUCK UFTS 104.20
232534 02/01/2026 MDG 8000 NORTH LINCOLN OWNER LLC TIP NOTES REMITTANCE 2026 PART 1 560,761.09
232283 03/02/2026 MEHMETGOKCEK AMBULANCE REFUND FOR ZACHERYGOKECK 118.97
232358 03/04/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE FLOOR DOORSTOP FOR PD 6.99
232359 03/04/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE ELECT. KNOB & BARREL BOLTS - PW 126.26
232366 02/25/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE PAiNT-MALTESE 33.48
232503 03/06/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE 32 GAL TRASH CAN - PW 159.90
232533 03/09/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE STAPLER& STAPLES - PW 90.95
232654 03/10/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE DAWN ULTRA FOR VH 21.05
232655 03/10/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE ADLER 1H 4" LAV CH FOR FIRE 49.99
232656 03/10/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE 8'2X4 PREMIUM FOR PD 87.86
232659 03/10/2026 MENARDS MORTON GROVE DISINFECT WIPES AND STORAGE ORGANIZER FOR VH 34.41
232589 03/10/2026 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TS05384221 0001 2,241.77
232297 03/02/2026 MGPINC GIS STAFFING SERVICES FY2026 - FEBRUARY 2026 14,554.02
232350 03/03/2026 MGT IMPACT SOLUTIONS LLC MGT TEMP STAFRNG FEES FEB 26 7,308.00
232486 03/06/2026 MICHAEL REfKEN REIMBURSEMENT FOR STATiON PAINT 360.74
232400 03/04/2026 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WAUCONDA !NC FORD 80ALINQ COUPLING 1,918.44
232470 03/05/2026 M1NAL DESA1 FEB & MAR 2026 MSSC SERVICES 400.00
232324 03/03/2026 M1R MOHAMMED MOHAMMED ALI MCSt REFUND 1,120.00
232313 03/03/2026 MISFITS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LINCOLN RRFB 16,014.60
232368 03/04/2026 MK5K DEMPSTER CROSSWALK DEV. AND RESEARCH 3,600.00
232471 03/05/2026 MORTON GROVE AUTOMOTIVE WEST STOCK-STARTER 395.00
232492 03/06/2026 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS-STARCOM NETWORK STARCOMAiRTiME-FD 2,321.00
232493 03/06/2026 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS-STARCOM NETWORK STARCOMAIRTIME-PD 7,510.00
232625 03/10/2026 MOTOROLA SOLUTiONS-STARCOM NETWORK FD RADIO REPLACEMENT BATTERIES 2,869.02
232519 03/06/2026 NICK & ERNIE'S AUTO REPAIR FOR DVP-0014 8,530.03
232282 02/24/2026 NICKWYATT REIMBURSEMENT FOR ROTARY MTG ON FEBRUARY 24, 2026 25.00
232401 03/04/2026 NICORGAS 5147 MA!N ST 309.43
232402 03/04/2026 NICOR GAS 4051 MAIN ST 344.11
232553 03/09/2026 NfCOR GAS 8135 CENTRAL PARK AVE 186.25
232554 03/09/2026 NICOR GAS 7424 MILES CENTER RD 2,012.48
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VILLAGE OF SKOK1E
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
Invoice Refft FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
232556 03/09/2026 NICORGAS SS FARGO IE LONG 220.08
232607 03/10/2026 NICOR GAS 5127 OAKTON ST 3,474.56
232418 03/04/2026 N1PSTA TRTTRA!N)NG-BEESON 1,850.00
232419 03/04/2026 N1PSTA FIRE ACADEMY TRAINING - BAKER 1,050.00
232420 03/04/2026 NSPSTA FIRE ACADEMY TRAINING - CURTSN 1,050.00
232292 03/02/2026 NOAH ALSBERG AMBUIANCE REFUND FOR STEVE ALS8ERG 94.91
232268 03/02/2026 NORTH BRANCH CHICAGO RIVER FY26 NBWW MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,751.58
232517 03/06/2026 OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANDREW N1CHOLS PARAMEDIC SCHOOLTUiTION 5,000.00
232518 03/06/2026 OAKTON COMMUNFTY COLLEGE ERIC RADZ15ZEWSKI PARAMEDIC SCHOOLTUiTION 5,000.00
232520 03/06/2026 OAKTON COMMUNFTY COLLEGE EUVANGALOSTSAKOPOU LOS PARAMEDIC SCHOOLTUmON 5,000.00
232521 03/06/2026 OAKTON COMMUNFTY COLLEGE MICHAEL SANDERS EMTB TUITION 1,345.00
232708 03/11/2026 P. S. GREETINGS INC T!F GRANT - PICKLEDilLY - 4919 MAIN ST 81,049.00
232667 01/31/2026 PATRICK DEIGNAN CELL PHONE STiPEND 195.00
232537 03/09/2026 PAUL1NO REYE5 WEEKLY MEAL REIMBURSEMENT PIERCE TRAINING PAUL 56.55
232578 03/09/2026 PETER DUWEL HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM REFUND 759.08
232349 03/03/2026 PETER5EN BROS PLASTICS APPEAR COMMISSION/ZBA NAMEPLATES 110.00
232333 03/03/2026 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGiES EOUIPMENT LARAMIE FUEL SITE SERVICE CALL 1,531.65
232532 03/09/2026 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGIES EQUIPMENT LA RAMIE FUEL SITE REPAIR 598.65
232307 03/03/2026 PEW PEW GURU LLC VENDING SERVICES VILLAGE HALL 400.00
232454 03/05/2026 PIRTEKO'HARE STOCK-COUPLiNGS 2,203.07
232631 03/10/2026 PIRTEKO'HARE HYDRAULIC COUPLERS FOR BUCKET AND HAMMER ON 224 2,203.07
232651 03/10/2026 PiRTEKO'HARE BACKHOE 224 HYDRAUUC FITTINGS 2,303.07
232310 03/03/2026 POLiCE DEPARTMENT PETTY CASH FUND REIMBURSEMENT 440.19
232301 03/03/2026 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE fNC STOCK - TIRES 1,356.04
232645 03/10/2026 PRECISE MRM LLC DATA PLAN 980.00
232G19 03/04/2026 PULSE TECHNOLOGY OF ILLINOIS PRINTER MNTNC MAR 2026 189.76
232269 02/20/2026 QUENCH USAINC WATER COOLER AND iCE MACHINE LEASE 336.71
232502 03/01/2026 QUENCH USA INC MONTHLY WATER FILTER CONTRACT AT PD -MAR 2026 97.02
232410 02/24/2026 RAYO'HERRONCOINC TRAFFIC VESTS FOR STOCK 201.32
232489 03/06/2026 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORMS-PDCOMM 128.76
232624 02/24/2026 RAYO'HERRONCOINC NEW UNiFORM 8ADGE/NAME TAGS -WALSH 58.84
232633 02/27/2026 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM HATS 52.68
232665 02/24/2026 RAYO'HERRONCOINC NEW UNIFORM STEMS-POWELL 913.07
232672 02/27/2026 RAYO'HERRONCOINC UNIFORM SHOES -RECONNU 174.21
232351 03/04/2026 RED LINE WORKS, LLC FELONY STOP MICS 4,869.40
232634 03/09/2026 REGIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT LIGHTBAR/ACCE5SORIE5 FORD LIGHTNING 2,860.00
232348 03/03/2026 REDUNC DBALEXiSNEXiS FEBRUARY CHARGES 622.00
232571 02/28/2026 RMG ENT. PETWANTS CHICAGO NORTH K9 DOG FOOD/SUPPUES -FEB 2026 207.90
232265 03/16/2026 RMS AMBULANCE REFUND FORJOSPEH HEINZ 1,990.00
232305 01/31/2026 RODNEYTONELU CELL PHONE STiPEND 195.00
232612 03/06/2026 ROGEUO CANTU REiMBURSEMENT FOR UNIFORM ITEMS 120.14
232289 03/02/2026 RONALD NORRiS AMBULANCE REFUND FOR RONALD NORRIS 209.91
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
Invoice Ref# FY Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
232396 02/27/2026 ROTARY CLUB OF SKOKiE VALLEY DUES FOR NICKWYATTJAN-JUN 2026 CLUB DUES AND FOUNDATION OBUGATION 195.00
232501 02/27/2026 ROTARY CLUB OF SKOKIE VALLEY CLUB DUES/OBLIGATION JAN-JUN 2026 -FRANKLIN 195.00
232273 03/02/2026 RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. PUBLIC WORKS 143 - CLAMPS AND CASKETS 185.28
232421 03/04/2026 RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. PUBLIC WORKS 144 - REAR SLACK ADJUSTER 129.29
232422 03/04/2026 RUSH ENTERPRISES, iNC. PUBLIC WORKS 141 - AIR DRIER BRACKET 34.70
232426 03/04/2026 RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. PUBLIC WORKS 143 - CLAMPS 43.44
232427 03/04/2026 RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. PUBLIC WORKS 143 - COOLANT TUBE AND SITTINGS 716.45
232445 03/05/2026 RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. PUBLIC WORKS 143 - COOLANT TUBE 748.07
23244G 03/05/2026 RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. PUBUC WORKS 143 - CLAMPS 53.80
232447 03/05/2026 RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC. PUBLiC WORKS 143 - AIR TUBE 50.52
232472 03/05/2026 SAMSARAINC. VEHICLE TELEMATICSFD 2,850.16
232473 03/05/2026 SAMSARAINC. VEHiCLE TELEMATICS PLOW 845.90
232712 03/10/2026 SAMUEL LEVIN Check Request For Bond: BB24-0040 2,500.00
232411 03/04/2026 SAND! ENT LLC DPF/DOC FILTER CLEANING FOR 180 605.00
232294 03/02/2026 SHARON SMITH AMBULANCE REFUND FOR SHARON SMITH 315.00
232484 03/06/2026 SHERWINlNDUSTRIESiNC ORANGE CONES FOR SIGN SHOP 2,413.00
232339 03/03/2026 SHERWINWILUAMSCO PAINT FOR PW 232.29
232403 03/04/2026 SOLIS SECURITY XDR WITH NEXT GEN SIEM 2,004.00
232404 03/04/2026 SOLIS SECURITY SECURITY SERVICES SLED 4,176.86
232413 03/04/2026 SPRING ALIGN OF PALATSNE INC UNDERBODY SCRAPER BLADE5-CURB SHOES/TRACK LESS BLADES 5,065.00
232274 01/19/2026 5TANTON MECHANICAL INC VH HVAC WORK 15,919,00
232462 03/05/2026 STATE TREASURER TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAiNTANANCE - IDOT Q4 2025 18,157.92
232640 03/10/2026 SUBURBAN LABORATORIES !NC VILLAGE WIDE WATER TESTING 1/47.83
232234 02/24/2026 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REV FUND COMM SVCS STWD 857.70
232675 03/11/2026 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEILON OBLiGATION BONDS - AGENT FEE 825.00
232528 03/01/2026 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST CLEAR INVESTIGATSVE SUITE -FEB INVOICE 2026 786.20
232604 01/31/2026 TOMAS2 TARASIUK CELL PHONE STIPEND 195.00
232391 03/04/2026 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION BLACK VINYL ROLL 1,013.65
232412 03/04/2026 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP PUBLIC WORKS INJECTOR K!T - 167 2,271.64
232417 03/04/2026 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP PUBLIC WORKS 180 - GASKET 55.86
232429 03/05/2026 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP PUBLIC WORKS 180 - CLAMPS 155.45
232479 03/06/2026 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP DEALER REPAIR FOR 145 2,132.16
232497 03/06/2026 TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP STOCK-BRAKE SWITCH 124.62
232408 03/04/2026 TREASURER, STATE OF ILLINOiS 2025 WATER MA!N IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WM 25.2 720.00
232399 03/04/2026 UPS SHIPPING CHARGES MAR 2026 - PW 132.18
232649 03/10/2026 US F)RE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO FIRE EXTGR. ANNUAL MAINT 718.00
232232 02/24/2026 VERIZON WiRELESS WIRELESS SERVICE - PD COMM 1,228.71
232588 03/10/2026 VESTIS U N1 FORM S&WORKP LACE SUPPLIES UNIFORM SERVICE - PW 368.12
232311 03/03/2026 W S DARLEY & CO FDE18 COMPARTMENT UPFimNG 926.29
232312 03/03/2026 W 5 DARLEY & CO FDE17 HOSE CAP 173.46
232314 03/03/2026 W S DARLEY & CO FDE17&18 VEHICLE MOUNTED FLASHLIGHTS 2,456.34
232364 03/04/2026 WAREHOUSE DiRECT BATHROOM SUPPLIES - PW 1,482.48
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
VOUCHER REPORT #21
MARCH 16, 2026
Invoice Refff FY Date Vendor invoice Description Amount
232483 03/06/2026 WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES STOCK-FUEL FILTERS 364.75
232637 01/31/2026 WILLIAM ENDRE CELLPHONESTIPEND 195.00
232563 03/09/2026 WILMETTE TRUCK & BUS FEB SAFETY LANE INSPECTIONS 494.00
232398 03/04/2026 YEILOWSTONE LANDSCAPE INC FEB 2025 MAIN ST MEDIANS & GATEWAY MAINTENANCE 851.00
232609 03/10/2026 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS !NC SWEEPER BRUSHES - PW 10,929.00
232443 02/25/2026 20RO TOOLS 1NC CABLE TESTER -MALTESE 53.97
Total: $ 1,985,120.28
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Memorandum
Mayor's Office
TO: B^tH of
FROM:
Mayor
DATE: March 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Proclamation and Resignations
A Proclamation
"Hubs 50th Anniversary"
March 2026
*B Resignations
Beautification & Imp_rovemenf Commission
Sherwin Ditlove
Consumer AjElfairs^^^C^
Pratap Sampat
Human Relations Commission
AIex Chaparro
Technolosv Advancement & Transformation Commission
Syed Mah mood
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proclamation
WHEREAS) Hub>s Restaurant has remained a true family business sustained
through the dedication of Tony and Ann Thanoukos^ who devoted decades to operating the
restaurant and serving the Skokie community with warmth, consistency and hospitality; and
WHEREAS, the family's legacy continues through their children, Victoria, Stella
and Bill Thanoukos^ with their son Bill working full time in the restaurant and helping carry
forward the family's longstanding tradition of hospitality and service; and
WHEREAS, Hub's Restaurant became part of popular culture after inspiring the
well-known^ You Like the Juice?" sketches on Saturday Night Live^ bringing national
attention to the restaurant and its memorable place in the Skokie community; and
WHEREAS) the Thanoukos family has demonstrated a strong commitment to giving
back to the community through charitable efforts and local partnerships, including hosting
dine-and-donate events supporting the Skokie Police Department and assisting with
community spaghetti dinners the Village ofSkokie hosted in 2016 and 2018; and
WHEREAS} "Hub fs is more than a restaurant; it's a living history ofSkokie," says
Victoria Thanoukos-Milson^ daughter of the founder. "From our tLUtle League Wall'filled
with decades of childhood photos to the three generations of families who eat here, we are
honored to have been part of this community for 50 years."
NOW, THEREFORE, 7, ANN TENNES, Mayor of the Village of Skokie, do
hereby proclaim March, as
"Hub's 50th ANNIVERSARY Celebration Month "
in the Village of Skokie and do herby congratulate Hub }s for their commitment to their
business and to our community, We wish Hub fs much continued success.
Passed this 16flt day of March 2026
Ann E. Tonnes
Mayor
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Mined Desai
Village Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
TO: John Lockerby, Village Manager
CC: Maria Monastero Bueno,Chair Human Relations Commission
Michael Charley, Director of Health and Human Services
FROM: ________________________
Amanda Sabri, Social Worker
DATE: February 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Announcement of 2025 Block Party of the Year Winners
I am pleased to share that at its January 26, 2026 meeting, the Human Relations Commission selected
three neighborhood block parties to receive the 2025 Block Party of the Year Award. Throughout the
2025 season, 85 block parties were hosted across the Village, reflecting strong resident engagement and
interest in neighborhood connection. Ten blocks submitted complete applications for the Block Party of
the Year Award. Several additional blocks submitted partial applications, which were not included in the
final review.
The Block Party of the Year initiative highlights residents who demonstrate exceptional effort in bringing
neighbors together, encouraging inclusion, and strengthening community ties. Award recipients will be
formally recognized at an upcoming Village Board meeting, where they will receive certificates of
recognition and commemorative signs to be displayed on their blocks.
The 2025 Block Party of the Year Award recipients are:
5100 Elm Street (Laramie Avenue to Le Claire Avenue)
This block hosted a lively and inclusive celebration centered around the theme “Rock the Block.” The
event featured live music by the band Rich’s Britches, along with inflatables and games for children, a
visit from the Skokie Fire Department, and food and drinks contributed by residents. With more than 80
neighbors in attendance, the gathering reflected strong collaboration across the block and created a
welcoming atmosphere for residents of all ages.
8100 Long Avenue (Keeney Street to Reba Street)
After reestablishing a long-standing neighborhood tradition following a nearly 20-year period without a
block party, residents on the 8100 block of Long Avenue hosted their fifth annual block party in 2025.
The event featured water activities, live music, shared meals, and a newly introduced tradition where
multiple residents participated in a playful wearable inflatable costume gathering, with neighbors
working collaboratively to organize games and gathering spaces throughout the block. This year’s event
stood out for how strongly it showcased local talent and creativity, with neighbors contributing hands-
on elements such as a DIY dunk tank, custom lighting, and live music that gave the party a uniquely
personal feel.
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7900 Keeler Avenue (Kirk Street to Oakton Street)
The 7900 block of Keeler Avenue hosted a thoughtfully planned gathering focused on storytelling,
reflection, and community bonding. Activities included shared meals, creative displays highlighting why
residents value living in Skokie, visits from the Skokie Police and Fire Departments, and intentional
opportunities for neighbors to connect with one another. The event emphasized inclusivity and
demonstrated how a block party can serve as a meaningful space for relationship-building and
community pride.
These block parties reflect the positive impact of resident-led efforts to build stronger, more connected
neighborhoods. We forward to recognizing the award recipients at an upcoming Village Board meeting
and celebrating their contributions to community life in Skokie.
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Memorandum
Human Resources Division
TO: Lucy Rukavina, Administrative Assistant
Manager's Office
~"\
FROM:
Ed Stare, Human Resources Specialist
DATE: February 23, 2026
SUBJECT: Agenda Item for the Monday, March 16, 2026, Board Meeting
Please place the following on the March 16 agenda:
• Swearing-in of one (1) Police Officer:
• Quinten Powell
Commissioner Ferdinand Soco 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
Jesse Barnes, Police Chief
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STR ATEGIC PLAN
SUMMARY REPORT
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March 4, 2026
Dear Mayor Tennes and the Board of Trustees,
I am pleased to present the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan and Summary Report
to the Village of Skokie. This plan reflects Skokie’s strong foundation – its
diversity, high-quality public services, fiscal discipline and commitment to
the community – while addressing the priorities identified throughout the
planning process.
This plan was shaped through months of robust stakeholder engagement,
support from the Strategic Plan Initiative Roadmap and Inclusion Team
(SPIRIT), and thoughtful deliberation by the Board and staff.
The resulting Strategic Goals—Village Services for Now and the Future,
Everyone Has a Place in Skokie, Community Vibrancy, Great Governance,
and Financial Stewardship—provide a clear, measurable framework to guide
proactive decision-making over the next four years.
It has been an honor to support the Village in this important work, and I
extend my sincere appreciation to the elected officials, staff, and community
members who contributed their time, expertise, and vision to this effort.
Yours Truly,
Cory Poris Plasch
President/CEO
CP2 Consulting
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Contents
Submission Letter 01
Executive Summary 03
Vision, Mission 04
The Strategic Planning Process 05
Assessing the Current Environment 06
Stakeholder Engagement 07
Environmental Scan 08
Visioning Session 09
External Stakeholder (Community) Survey Results 10
Internal Stakeholder Survey Results 11
Focus Group Results 13
Understanding the Environment 15
SWOT Analysis 16
Targets by Strategic Goal 17
Strategic Plan Implementation 22
Strategic Plan Participants 24
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Executive Summary
Beginning in July 2025, the Village of Skokie launched a comprehensive strategic planning
process to guide priorities and decision-making for 2026-2029. This effort was grounded
in extensive community and stakeholder engagement, including an environmental scan,
community and internal surveys, focus groups, and a public visioning session. Together,
these inputs highlighted Skokie’s strong foundation—diversity, high-quality public services,
and fiscal discipline—while also identifying key challenges related to housing affordability,
infrastructure investment, economic vitality, public safety, workforce capacity, and long-term
financial sustainability.
The resulting Strategic Plan establishes five Strategic Goals: Village Services for Now and
the Future; Everyone Has a Place in Skokie; Community Vibrancy; Great Governance;
and Financial Stewardship. Each goal includes defined outcomes, measurable
performance targets, and key indicators to ensure accountability and transparency.
As part of this process, the Village also evaluated and updated its Vision and Mission to
reflect current community priorities and reinforce its commitment to equity, inclusion,
and service excellence.
A cross-functional team of staff developed implementation initiatives aligned with each
goal, ensuring that the Strategic Plan is not simply aspirational, but attainable. Public-facing
dashboards, annual updates, and measurable benchmarks will allow the Board, staff,
and community to monitor progress over time. This Strategic Plan positions Skokie to
proactively address emerging challenges, strengthen organizational capacity, and continue
delivering high-quality services while preserving the Village’s welcoming character and
strong sense of community.
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Vision, Mission
Vision
Skokie is a welcoming, diverse, beautiful and safe community committed to sustainability,
inclusivity and good government—empowering everyone to thrive.
Mission
Skokie exemplifies good governance, delivering high-quality services efficiently, responsibly
and inclusively to meet community needs, plan for the future, and enhance quality of life for all.
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The Strategic Planning Process
The Strategic Planning Process seeks to answer five questions:
1. Where are we right now? (Plan Development)
2. Where do we want to be? (Plan Development)
3. How do we get there from here? (Plan Implementation)
4. How will we know when we get there? (Plan Implementation)
5. Are there changes in the future external environment that we need to consider?
DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION
Where are we now? How will we get there?
Scan the Environment Develop Initiatives
Conduct Internal and External Analysis Define Performance Measures
(SWOT)
Set Targets and Thresholds
Develop a Strategic Profile
Spread Throughout Organization
Identify Strategic Challenges
Where are we going? How will we know?
Define Our Mission Create Detailed Action Plans
Articulate Core Values Establish Accountability:
Set a Vision Who, What, When
Identify Key Intended Outcomes Identify Success Indicators
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Assessing the Current Environment
The Strategic Planning Process began with a meeting with the consultant and Skokie staff.
The meeting included a review of strategic planning principles, a discussion of organizational
value proposition, the status of vision and mission statements, and a tutorial on preparing
an Environmental Scan. The session concluded with a timeline for the planning process,
direction on preparation of the Environmental Scan, the role of the SPIRIT team, and a
process for conducting stakeholder outreach.
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Stakeholder Engagement
To answer the question “Where are we now?,” the Strategic Planning Process began with
gaining an understanding of the operating environment. This is the first activity in developing
a Strategic Plan as internal and external forces, dynamics, and constraints must be
considered to arrive at the most effective strategy.
Assessing the environment included:
• Community survey
• Internal stakeholder survey
• Environmental scan
• Community Visioning session
• Focus groups
As environmental factors change over time, they need to be evaluated and incorporated into the
strategic thinking and planning process using current data. To help gather this data, focus groups were
held to discuss what participants saw as strengths of Skokie, and where they saw opportunities for
change. A Community Visioning session was held inviting the community to share in discussions about
the future of Skokie, along with present thoughts and concerns. Community and internal surveys were
distributed widely to solicit data on which areas are most important to the Village.
The Strategic Plan Initiative Roadmap and Inclusion Team (SPIRIT) is a community advisory group that
helped guide Skokie’s strategic planning process. SPIRIT ensured diverse voices were represented and
supported community engagement.
The results of all Stakeholder engagement efforts were presented to the Board at the
first Strategic Planning Session on October 21, 2025. They are summarized on pages
9-14 of the report.
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Environmental Scan
The Environmental Scan highlights Skokie’s financial stability and disciplined financial
management, its strong retail and healthcare base, and commitment to infrastructure investment,
sustainability, and inclusion. It underscores the importance of balanced decision making –
continuing to manage fiscal pressures with discipline, prioritizing high-impact infrastructure
projects, and advancing initiatives that meet the needs of Skokie’s diverse population.
By aligning financial planning with community values, the Village is positioned not only to
maintain stability, but to embrace future opportunities for growth and innovation.
Key Statistics
• Population: 66,427
• Median age is 42.6 with roughly 25% of residents under age 18, 54% between 18 and 64,
and 20% aged 65 and older.
• The racial makeup is predominantly White (48.7%), followed by Asian (Non-Hispanic) (26.9%),
Hispanic or Latino (11%), Black (Non-Hispanic) (9.8%), and Other/Multiple Races (3.4%).
• Median household income: $86,125
• Unemployment: 4.3%
• Median home value: $365,700
• Strong retail, healthcare, and education sectors
• FY2026 General Fund: $73.9 million
• Property tax levy freeze for 35 years, lifted in December 2025 (~5.6% of tax bill);
sales tax is largest revenue source (24%)
Key Priorities
• Reduce reliance on retail-based revenues and manage pension obligations
• Address aging infrastructure through sustained capital investment
• Improve housing affordability and expand supportive services
• Respond to workforce retirements and public safety staffing needs
• Strengthen stormwater resilience and climate sustainability initiatives
• Align future investments with community priorities: affordable housing,
crime prevention, drainage, and mental health services
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Visioning Session
The Skokie Community Visioning Session was held on October 5th, 2025. The table discussions
focused on the Skokie of the future. In order to allow participants to share thoughts about present
concerns, tables were covered in butcher paper and participants were invited to use that medium
to communicate those thoughts. The results are categorized into themes, below.
Key Themes
Arts, Culture & Community Spaces – Participants expressed interest in expanding arts infrastructure,
creating incubator spaces, enhancing festivals and events, and cultivating a more vibrant, experience-
driven downtown environment.
Transportation, Traffic & Walkability – Residents emphasized the need to calm traffic, improve
pedestrian safety, expand sidewalks and crosswalks, enhance public transit, and create safer bicycle
and pedestrian infrastructure.
Housing & Affordability – There was significant concern about rising housing costs, with calls for
affordable rental and ownership options.
Environment, Sustainability & Green Initiatives – Sustainability emerged as a key concern, including
renewable energy adoption, composting and plastic reduction, expanded green spaces, and resilient
infrastructure investments.
Youth, Education & Schools – Participants highlighted equitable school funding, district consolidation
discussions, expanded youth sports and recreation, and support for young families and special needs
services.
Economic Development & Local Business – The community seeks a stronger, more developed
downtown, support for local retail, expanded technology and science sector jobs, and strategies to keep
more spending within Skokie.
Public Safety & Emergency Services – Residents value safety while calling for improved transparency,
safe intersections, and better management of non-emergency service demands.
Civic Engagement, Governance & Communication – Participants desire a transparent, approachable
government, strong resident engagement and improved communication, and clearer community
branding.
Infrastructure & Utilities – Ongoing investment in roads, sewers, flood control, and utility
modernization remains important.
Diversity, Inclusion & Welcoming Community – Skokie’s identity as a diverse, welcoming community
was affirmed, and the need to strengthen support systems identified.
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External Stakeholder (Community) Survey Results
An External Stakeholder (Community) Survey was conducted August 22 through October 12,
2025 and translations into 12 additional languages were made available both online and via
printed material at the library. External Stakeholders refers to individuals or groups who are
outside the organization but are affected by the actions of the organization and the quality
of life in the community. These include, but are not limited to, businesses, neighborhoods,
residents of all ages, historically underrepresented populations, special interest groups,
educational facilities including K-12 schools and higher ed, and other taxing jurisdictions.
Key Takeaways
• The survey had 1,155 responses, with 93% indicating they are a resident of Skokie, and 6.5%
indicating they are a business owner in the Village.
• When asked what they liked best about living in Skokie the top three answers were location,
parks and recreation areas, and Village services.
• Respondents indicated that the four most essential areas for quality of life in the Village are public
safety (87%), Village services (69%), schools (63%), and parks and recreation areas (62%).
• More than 75% of respondents said that they were very or somewhat satisfied with the
following services/features in Skokie: Parks and park facilities (91%), quality of life (88%),
police (82%), fire and emergency medical response (80%), neighborhood appearance (76%).
• When asked about the most important things for a strong and healthy community, the top
three responses were a sense of safety and security (59%), high-quality Village services (52%),
and high-quality schools (47%).
• The following were ranked essential to the future of Skokie: A safe community (91%), a good
place to raise a family (78%), high-quality schools (72%), affordable Village services (71%), a
well-maintained community (66%).
• Over 85% of respondents strongly or somewhat agreed with these statements:
“Providing a safe and healthy environment is the highest priority of the Village’s government”
(89%), “A high-quality school system is an important factor in the success of the community”
(89%), “The Village should invest in projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for
all community members” (88%).
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Internal Stakeholder Survey Results
A survey of internal stakeholders was conducted August 22 through October 12, 2025,
as part of the strategic planning process. Internal stakeholders are individuals or groups
who are within the organization by virtue of being elected to or employed/appointed by
the organization. They are essential to the successful implementation of the strategic plan,
so their input is ideally incorporated into the process. Additionally, they often have key
information based upon their interaction with the community and can identify emerging
community themes.
Key Takeaways
• The survey had 100 respondents.
• Most respondents rate the overall quality of services in Skokie as Excellent (50%)
or Good (36%).
• When asked what city services need improvement, open text responses centered
on the topics of fire department staffing and facilities, police department staffing
and public safety resources, infrastructure investment, general staffing levels,
permit processes, and technology infrastructure.
• When asked what Skokie does well, open text responses called out the strength of
public safety services, public works including trash and snow removal, friendly and
accessible staff with excellent customer service, strong fiscal responsibility and tax
stability, community engagement, community events and cultural programming,
and a commitment to creating a welcoming and diverse community.
• Over 70% of respondents rate the overall quality of life in Skokie as Excellent (21%)
or Good (51%).
• When asked what one improvement could have the greatest positive impact on
quality of life in Skokie, open text responses most often cited increased staffing,
infrastructure investment, public safety and traffic enforcement, and downtown
vibrancy and expansion.
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Internal Stakeholder Survey Results (cont.)
Key Takeaways (cont.)
• Respondents identified the following as the highest priorities for the Village over the next 3-5
years: public safety (83%), infrastructure (69%), financial sustainability (61%), and economic
development (50%).
• Respondents strongly or somewhat agreed with the following statements: “Skokie does
a good job communicating with residents” (83%), “Skokie operates with openness and
transparency” (70%), “I would recommend Skokie as a place to live” (69%), “Skokie is open
to new ideas and ways of doing things” (65%).
• Among employees who responded, 87% strongly or somewhat agreed they are likely to
stay with Skokie for another year; 82% strongly or somewhat agreed that they would apply
for the position again; and 78% strongly or somewhat agreed that they would recommend
working at Skokie to friends.
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Focus Group Results
As part of Skokie’s strategic planning process, focus groups were conducted from September
12-29, 2025. Twelve focus groups included new and long-time Skokie residents, English language
learners, non-profit organizations, faith community leaders, businesses and other taxing entities
(such as school districts), cultural groups, high school students, older adults, families, and a
general focus group.
A Focus Group is a small-group discussion, guided by a trained facilitator, used to gather in-depth
information about a community’s thoughts and opinions about a designated topic. The interaction
enables participants to ask questions of each other, as well as to re-evaluate and reconsider their
own understandings of their specific experiences. The facilitator’s role is to gather information
in an impartial and confidential manner, manage the pace of the discussion, and ensure that
everyone has a chance to participate. The process included a set of questions and follow-up
discussion within the small group.
Key Takeaways
• Residents strongly value Skokie’s diversity, welcoming culture, and high-quality public
services, which are viewed as foundational strengths to preserve.
• Housing affordability and availability across life stages—young families, working adults,
and seniors—emerged as the most urgent and complex community challenge.
• Aging infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, stormwater) requires proactive, transparent, and
long-term capital planning to prevent future disruptions and support growth.
• Downtown vitality and economic development need a clearer, cohesive vision to address
vacant storefronts, strengthen small business support, and create destination appeal.
• Pedestrian and bicycle safety, traffic calming, and coordination across jurisdictions are
critical quality-of-life concerns.
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Focus Group Results (cont.)
Key Takeaways (cont.)
• Language access, childcare affordability, senior services, and equitable access to healthcare
and social supports remain significant barriers for many residents.
• Fiscal sustainability is a central tension—maintaining service excellence while managing
property tax pressures and preparing for potential shifts in state and federal funding.
• Residents are seeking more proactive, coordinated, and data-driven planning, along with
transparent communication and inclusive civic engagement.
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Understanding the Environment
An integral part of the Strategic Planning Process is a SWOT Analysis, which stands for
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It provides a situational overview of the
environment in which strategic planning takes place and allows a systematic examination
of factors impacting the community. Strengths and Weaknesses examine the internal
operating environment, while Opportunities and Threats evaluate the external operating
environment.
To provide ample opportunity for reflection, a SWOT survey was distributed to
the Board Members and staff prior to the Strategic Planning session. During the
Strategic Planning Retreat, the SWOT data was reviewed to determine key themes
and strategic issues.
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SWOT Analysis
S W O
STRENGTHS
• Qualified staff
WEAKNESSES
• Aging infrastructure
OPPORTUNITIES
• Economic
T
THREATS
• Revenue
development
• Diversity/welcoming • Lack of safety • Economic
and trust • Collaboration with development
• Civic engagement government partners
• Inadequate revenue including library and • Infrastructure
• Village services and funding park district
• Governance
• Institutions - • Schools need help • Generate revenue
schools, library, • Community
park district, etc. • Housing needs help • Engaging youth
• Staffing
• Economic • Governance/operating • Destination (night life,
development environment • Housing
conference center,
new businesses,
• Location • Village services need
gaming, start-ups,
financial resources
cannabis, etc.)
At the Strategic Planning Board Retreat, the Strengths and Opportunities groups combined to discuss
how internal strength coupled with external opportunities could be enablers of success.
The Weaknesses and Threats groups combined to discuss how internal weaknesses coupled with
external threats could be challenges to success.
All participants reviewed the key themes and determined a list of strategic issues.
Finally, the most important organizational priorities were finalized taking into account information
gathered throughout the process, including the Environmental Scan.
Through this analysis, five Strategic Goals were identified: Village Services for Now and the
Future, Everyone has a Place in Skokie, Community Vibrancy, Great Governance, and
Financial Stewardship.
Participants were then divided into cross-functional groups. They determined desired Outcomes
(what success looks like), Key Outcome Indicators (how to measure progress towards success),
and Performance Targets (a measurable goal achieved by a defined date) for each Strategic Goal.
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Targets by Strategic Goal
STR ATEGIC GOAL
Village Services for Now and the Future
KEY OUTCOME
OUTCOME TARGET INITIATIVE
INDICATOR
• Public-facing data dashboards available Create a public
Data-Driven % dashboards facing Public Safety
Public Safety available; for public safety by Q4 2026
Dashboard program
% strategies updated • Community Risk Reduction Strategy
updated by Q3 2027
Develop outreach
% of employee • Annually evaluate employee positions program for at-risk
positions evaluated; most at risk for turnover residents
Enhanced Staff % project - Establish a program for retention
Recruitment milestones met; interviews (stay interviews) by Q4 2026 Conduct staff
& Retention # of departments with capacity analysis
• Evaluate capacity to meet current service
capacity evaluated demands for four departments by Q2 2027
Develop stay
interview strategy
• Increase utilization of online tools to
conduct Village activities (Access Skokie, Create leadership skill
BS&A, etc.) 20% by 2030 enhancement strategy
- Explore Public First Contact Online.
Make it easier for residents to navigate Promote and enhance
% online tool services from start to finish through online access for all
utilization; use of AI, resident service navigator Village stakeholders
Professional % project webpage and checklists for residents.
Customer Service milestones met; Establish tiered approach for residents Develop resident/
% of training modules based on tech savviness to shepherd them business ambassador/
developed through various Village processes. ombudsman program
• Establish Skokie Ambassador/Navigator
Ombudsman Culture by Q4 2026 Evaluate customer
- Provide training for point-of-first-contact service expectations
staff tailored to their role. and update tools
Empower front line employees. for staff
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Targets by Strategic Goal (cont.)
STR ATEGIC GOAL
Everyone Has a Place in Skokie
KEY OUTCOME
OUTCOME TARGET INITIATIVE
INDICATOR
% project • Establish Youth Commission by Q3 2026
milestones met;
Engaged Youth • Expand Village internship program
# involved in by 10% by Q1 2027
internship program
• Reduce the number of static, Establish a
non-translatable PDFs on Youth Commission
Village website by 75% by Q1 2027
Formalize an
# static PDFs • Standardize translation and Internship Program
on website; interpretation practices across
# departments with departments by FY2028 Develop a Village-wide
practices standardized; - Develop and adopt a Village-wide Language Access and
Language Access Policy Content Policy
Meeting Residents # neighborhood
Where They Are interactions; • Provide annual opportunities for
interactions with Village representatives in Create a Community
# of community all areas of the Village in FY2027 Engagement Plan
partners; - Incorporate community partners into
% project community connections Develop ADA and
milestones met - Establish Pop-up Village Hall program Fair Housing training
• Develop a Communications plan for frontline staff
Strategy by Q4 2026
Complete ADA
Self-Evaluation
and Transition Plan
• Annually complete a component of the
% of plan complete ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Accessibility
Valued # staff trained • Train 50% of public facing staff in ADA
compliance and disability awareness and
fair housing requirements by 2030
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Targets by Strategic Goal (cont.)
STR ATEGIC GOAL
Community Vibrancy
KEY OUTCOME
OUTCOME TARGET INITIATIVE
INDICATOR
# days between • Reduce time between receipt of
Simplified/Best completed application and processed
application receipt
Practice Zoning permit by 5% by May 1, 2027
and permit processed
Create and implement
Development Services
# new business • Increase the number of new Process Improvement
Economic prospects; business prospects by 10% by 2027 Strategy
Development # vacancies for • Maintain healthy annual vacancy rate
Expanded Adopt Economic
commercial and of less than 7% for all commercial Vitality Strategy
industrial properties and industrial properties
Update and implement
Comprehensive
• Increase proactive housing Village-Wide Property
inspections by 50% annually Inspection and Code
# housing inspections;
Compliance Program
% fire safety • Achieve 100% fire safety compliance
Safe Housing for compliance; annually (working smoke and CO detectors
All Stages of Life in all existing multi-family buildings) Study subareas
# landlords and of Village to
property managers • Ensure 25% of landlords and property promote attainable
trained managers have completed Village landlord diverse residential
training within the past 5 years by Q3 2028 and commercial
development
# water mains • Increase annual water main Establish
replaced; replacement up to 2% by FY30; Infrastructure Policy
Updated
Infrastructure replace at least 2% annually thereafter
# miles of streets
resurfaced/replaced • Resurface/replace at least
three miles of streets annually
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Targets by Strategic Goal (cont.)
STR ATEGIC GOAL
Great Governance
KEY OUTCOME
OUTCOME TARGET INITIATIVE
INDICATOR
Formalize rules of
engagement and norms
for Village Board
# ethics or OMA • Codify Village Board norms
Model violations;
Village Board • Schedule annual board training Standardize the agenda
% project and/or retreat format for all boards
milestones met and commissions
• Attain zero substantiated ethics
or OMA violations annually
Adopt and implement
a Clear Language
Ordinance Policy
# of new ordinances at
Well-Designed 8th grade reading level; • 100% of new ordinances are written Select and use an
Ordinances % project at or below an 8th-grade reading level AI tool to review
milestones met draft ordinances for
plain language and
accessibility
• Inventory all IGAs and MOUs with Create ongoing training
expiration date by May 2027 program for elected
- Create a database of all and appointed officials
# of IGAs and MOUs active partnerships, staff liaison
Collaborative inventoried;
Partnerships and metrics by May 2027 Create a centralized
% project • Publish annual update database of all active
milestones met highlighting partnership results intergovernmental
agreements (IGAs),
memorandums of
understanding (MOUs),
and other formal
# of strategic • Provide Strategic Plan update to partnerships
Implement plan updates; the community at least annually
Strategic Plan % project • Establish Strategic Plan Select and implement
milestones met public dashboards by Q4 2026 a Strategic Planning
reporting program
with public-facing
dashboards
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Targets by Strategic Goal (cont.)
STR ATEGIC GOAL
Financial Stewardship
KEY OUTCOME
OUTCOME TARGET INITIATIVE
INDICATOR
Develop strategy to
decrease reliance on
State-shared revenues
• Increase reliance on own source
% reliance on own revenues (excluding state share revenue)
Sustainable source revenues; by 3% by May 2031 Inventory municipal
Revenue assets for
% EAV growth; • Capture 90% of EAV growth potential leases
# trainings
• Provide regular
Board Finance 101 Training Review escalating fee
structure for extended
non-payment
• Identify a minimum of two revenue Identify/document
Diversified # revenue
sources compatible with the digital core services in each
Revenue Streams sources identified
economy (i.e. streaming tax) by May 2028 department
Develop Core Processes
Improvement Program
• Cross train 10% of frontline customer
# of staff cross-trained; service staff to provide critical Create cross training
Processes Improved intra-departmental functions annually strategy for key
% project
and Costs Contained frontline staff
milestones met • Review two core processes
annually for efficiencies
Establish a Board
Finance Training
Program
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Strategic Plan Implementation
Implementation is the final step in the Strategic Planning Process and consists of staff developing
Initiatives to support the Strategic Goals determined during the Strategic Planning Process.
The following Initiatives will be reported on regularly, showing the measurable progress the
Village of Skokie is making toward its Strategic Goals and associated Performance Targets.
Village Services for Now and the Future
• Create a public facing Public Safety Dashboard program.
• Develop outreach program for at-risk residents
• Conduct staff capacity analysis
• Develop stay interview strategy
• Create leadership skill enhancement strategy
• Promote and enhance online access for all Village stakeholders
• Develop resident/business ambassador/ombudsman program
• Evaluate customer service expectations and update tools for staff
Everyone Has a Place in Skokie
• Establish a Youth Commission
• Formalize an Internship Program
• Develop a Village-wide Language Access and Content Policy
• Create a Community Engagement Plan
• Develop ADA and Fair Housing training plan for frontline staff
• Complete ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Community Vibrancy
• Create and implement development services process improvement strategy
• Adopt Economic Vitality Strategy
• Update and implement Comprehensive Village-Wide Property Inspection
and Code Compliance Program
• Study subareas of Village to promote attainable diverse residential and commercial development
• Establish Infrastructure Policy
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Strategic Plan Implementation (cont.)
Great Governance
• Formalize rules of engagement and norms for Village Board
• Standardize the agenda format for all boards and commissions.
• Adopt and implement a Clear Language Ordinance Policy
• Select and use an AI tool to review draft ordinances for plain language and accessibility
• Create ongoing training program for elected and appointed officials
• Create a centralized database of all active intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), memorandums of
understanding (MOUs), and other formal partnerships
• Select and implement a Strategic Planning reporting program with public-facing dashboards
Financial Stewardship
• Develop strategy to decrease reliance on State-shared revenues
• Inventory municipal assets for potential leases
• Review escalating fee structure for extended non-payment
• Identify/document core services in each department
• Develop Core Processes Improvement Program
• Create cross training strategy for key frontline staff
• Establish a Board Finance Training Program
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Strategic Plan Participants
The strategic plan was developed with the hard work and dedication of many individuals.
The Village Board and staff led the way, dedicating time to commit to long-term thinking.
They defined a direction and a set of outcomes that are important to the community
stakeholders with whom they partner and serve.
Village Board of Trustees
Mayor
Ann Tennes
Trustee Trustee Trustee
Jim Iverson Lissa Levy Gail Schechter
Trustee Trustee Trustee
Kimani Levy Keith Robinson Alison Pure Slovin
Clerk
Minal Desai
Village Staff
Village Director of Community
Manager Health & Human Services Development Director
John Lockerby Michael Charley Johanna Nyden
Assistant Communications & Community Finance Director
Village Manager Engagement Director Julian Prendi
Nick Wyatt Patrick Deignan
Director of
Police Chief Fire Chief Human Resources
Jesse Barnes Nicholas Eschner Debra Stinson
Consultant
Cory Poris Plasch, President, CP2 Consulting
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Memorandum
Manager's Office
TO: The Honorable Mayor and
Board of Trustees
VEUage Clerk
Corporation Counsel
FROM:
J^n T. Lockerby^ Village Manager
DATE: March 12,2026
SUBJECT: MANAGER'S REPORT
BOARD MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 16,2026
* A. Proprietary Purchase of One (1) Stryker Cot PP2 and (1) PowerLoad
Stretcher Fastener System - Stryker, Portacie, Michiaan - $72,403.65.
The Stryker Power-PRO provides enhanced ergonomics to reduce body fatigue
during manual ioading and unloading for patient transport. Staff is recommending
replacement of Ambulance 17's current stretcher, which is used by our paramedics
for patient movement and transport from the incident scene to the back of the
ambulance. The fastener system functions as a hydraulic loading cradle that safely
!ifts and loads the stretcher. I concur with staff's recommendation and respectfuliy
request Board approval of a contract in the amount of $72,403.65 be awarded to
Stryker for the purchase of a Power-PRO 2 stretcher and Power-Loact fastener
system.
* B. Public Works Emerqency Paainq System Replacement- Pace Systems Inc..
Napervjlle, Illinois - $40,500.
The Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CiP) Buildings and Grounds
Budget provides funding for repiacing the Public Works Emergency Paging
System. During testing of the existing system, staff determined that is does not
adequately or safeiy provide coverage in several key areas of the facility, including
exterior work areas, enclosed office spaces, and high-noise shop environments
such as fleet and equipment maintenance bays. This iack of consistent coverage
creates a concern that emergency announcements may not be heard by aii
employees during critical situations, it is recommended that a contract for the
replacement of the Pubiic Works Emergency Paging System be awarded to Pace
Systems Inc. in the amount of $40,500, I concur with staff's recommendation and
respectfully request board approval
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Memorandum
Purchasing Division
Fire Department
TO: John Lockcrby, Village Manager
FROM: ^/^^^l-
Michael Aleksic, Assistant Finance Director
Nicholas Eschner^Ffre Chief
^-
Adam Pease, Deputy Chief
DATE: March 9th, 2026
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM - March 16th, 2026 Board Meeting
Proprietary Purchase of (1) Strykcr Cots PP2 and (I) PowcrLoacl
Stretcher Fastener System
Budget Amount & Account 020-6000-407.07-50-OV33040 $36,600.00
020-6000-407.07-50-OV33046 $30,200.00
Total $66,800.00
Tabulation:
Stryker Porlage, Michigan $63,916.99
Background:
We arc requesting the replacement of Ambulance 17s current Stryker Power-PRO XT
stretcher, which is used by our paramedics for patient movement and transport from the
incident scene to the back of the ambulance. Additionally, we arc requesting the
replacement of Ambulance 17's Stryker Power-Load stretcher fastener system. The
Power-Load stretcher faslener system fLinctions as a hydraulic loading cradle that safely
and effectively lifts and loads the stretcher, with the patient secured, into the back of the
ambulance. This system significantly reduces the physical strain on paramedics while
improving patient safety during loading and unloading operations.
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The Stryker Power-PRO XT slretcher is no longer being sold and will eventually become
obsolete. Replacing it with the Slryker Power-PRO 2 sfretchei\ tlie current production
model) will ensure continued reliability and parts availability. The Power-PRO 2 strefcher
is fully compatible with the Power-Load systems currently installed in all Village
ambulances, allowing seamless integration into our existing fleet. The Power-PRO 2
provides enhanced ergonomics designed to reduce body fatigue during loading and
unloading of patients. In addition, it helps minimize the risk ofstretcJ-ier damage and
prevent medic or patient injuries through innovative bumper-detection technology, wliich
stops cot leg extension when an obstruction is detected. These new features have been
proven to decrease stretcher downtime, reduce unexpected maintenance costs, and ensure
that Skokie ambulances remain ready for service. The Skokie Fire Department currently
operates Stryker Power-PRO 2 stretchers on Ambulances 18 and 16. Ambulance 17's
existing Stryker Power-Load sfretcher fastener system was installed in 2013 and the 2009
Power-PRO XT have now both exceeded their anticipated usable life expectancy.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that a contract in the amount of $72,403.65 be awarded to Stryker for
the purchase of a Power-PRO 2 stretcher and Power-Load system. This purchase will
equip Ambulance 17 with the latest teclmology in patient movement and personnel
safety, farther enhancing the Emergency Medical Services provided througliout the
Village. The Village of Skokie and the Skoide Fire Department have maintained a
longstanding business relationship with Stryker and have consistently benefited from the
company's service, reliability, and product support.
Comments:
Stryker is the sole manufacturer of the Power-Load system and the Power-PRO 2
stretcher. These units are fiiliy compatible with our current patient lifting and loading
systems installed on all Village ambulances. All members of the Skokie Fire Department
have been trained on the Power-PRO 2 stretcher and the Power-Ioad Stretcher fastener
system, Sfryker has agreed to hold the quoted pricing and Jias also provided an increased
trade-in value for our older equipment due to the bundled purchase. The negotiated trade-
in value for our existing Power-PRO XT slretcher (2009) and Power-Load system (2013)
is $9,000.00. After applying this trade-in credit, the Village will realize a surplus of
$2,883.01. These funds will be utilized for the removal of the existing A17 Power-Load
stretcher fasteuer system and the installation of the newPower-Load stretcher fastener
system. Stryker Power-PRO 2 slretchers and Power-Load systems have demonstrated
significant longevity and reliability, supported by Stryker s maintenance and service
departments. The Village has previously worked with Stryker and purchased specialized
Emergency Medical Service equipment from the company. Our overall experience,
history, and reference checks with Stryker continue to be extremely positive.
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Memorandum
Public Works Department
Purchasing Division
TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
FROM: f^i^ /•^>/L-^)^--^
Patrick Hastings, Public ^ofe Director
''^-
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Michael AIeksic, Assistant Finance Director
DATE: March 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Public Works Emergency Paging System Replacement - (Agenda
Item)
Background
The PY26 CIP Buildings and Grounds Budget provides funding for replacing the Public
Works Emergency Paging System. The current system has reached the end of its useful
life and has experienced increasing reliability issues in recent years. Dm'mg testing of the
existing system, staff determined that it does not adequately or safely provide coverage in
several key areas of the facility, including exterior work areas, enclosed office spaces,
and hxgh-noise shop environments such as the fleet and equipment maintenance bays.
This lack of consistent coverage creates a concern that emergency announcements may
not be heard by all employees during critical situations. Upgrades are therefore necessary
to replace malfuncfiomng equipment, improve buildmg-wide coveiage, and facilitate an
interface with the new phone system scheduled for installation in FY27. In February,
proposals for a new system were solicited and two responses were received.
Budeet and Accounts: $40,000 020"600(M07.07"25 #OV14027
Tabulation:
Pace Systems Inc., Naperville, IL. $40,500
Renaissance Commimication Systems^ Inc. $62,975
Hecoramendation:
It is recommended that a contract for the replacement of the Public Works Emergency
Paging System be awarded to Pace Systems Inc. in the amount of $40,500, Pace Systems
has successfully completed similar projects with Lake Bluff School District 65, UIC Lab
Schools and Kaneland School District 305.
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CoxnmejEifs:
Tlie scope of work includes the replacement and upgrading of paging equipment covering
four zones of the Public Works facility; Zone ! office area, Zone 2 east and middle
garage bays and basement areas, Zone 3 mechanical bay and Zone 4 exterior areas. New
equipment includes a 1600W paging amplifier. Viking paging interface, new horns and
strobes and telephone interface system.
ec: 'Nicholas Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager
JeffScholpp, Superintendent Buildmg Maintenance Div.
Bmdley Maggi, SuperintendeiU Operations and Fleet
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SME: 3/16/26 Manager's Report
THIS RESOLUTION IVIAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE RESOLUTION
26-3-R-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY
PAGING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
FROM PACE SYSTEMS INC.
1 WHEREAS, the Emergency Paging System ("System") at the Skokie Public Works facility has
2 reached the end of its useful life and has experienced increasing reliability issues in recent years.
3 Pursuant to the FY26 Public Works Emergency Paging System CIP Buildings and Grounds Budget,
4 funding for a replacement system has been provided; and
5 WHEREAS, Public Works employees have experienced a lack of consistent coverage at the
6 Public Works facility which has created a concern that emergency announcements may not be heard
7 by all employees during critical situations, it is therefore necessary to upgrade and replace
8 malfunctioning equipment in order to improve building-wide coverage. Additionally, these upgrades
9 and equipment replacement are instrumental to facilitate an interface with the new phone system
10 which is scheduled for installation in FY27; and
n WHEREAS, in February of this year, proposals for a new System were solicited through a
12 publicly advertised Request for Proposal ("RFP") process and two responses were received. After
13 review of the two proposals received through the RFP process, it was determined that Pace Systems
14 Inc. ("Pace") offered the best equipment, services and overall value at $40,500; and
15 WHEREAS, Pace has successfully completed similar projects for Lake Bluff School District 65,
16 University of Illinois at Chicago and Kaneland School District 305;and
17 WHEREAS, the Village Manager recommended to the Board of Trustees to accept the proposal
18 and retain the services of Pace Systems Inc. for an amount not to exceed $40,500 and authorize the
19 Village Manager to enter into a contract with Pace Systems fnc, in form and substance acceptable to
20 the Corporation Counsel;
21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook
22 County, Illinois that
23 1. The Village Board of Trustees does hereby accept and approve the proposal submitted by
24 Pace Systems Inc., for a new Emergency Paging System in an amount not to exceed
25 $40,500.
26 2. The Village Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract, in form and substance
27 acceptable to the Corporation Counsel, with Pace Systems Inc, for a new Emergency
28 Paging System in an amount not to exceed $40,500.
PASSED this 16th day of March, 2026.
Ayes:
Village Clerk
Nays:
Absent:
Approved by me this 17th day of
Attest: March, 2026.
Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
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Memorandum
Corporation Counsel's Office
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of/frustees
FROM:
"'^A^
w^
Barbara A. Mangler, Deputy Coqa^ration Counsel
DATE: March 12,2026
SUBJECT: March 16, 2026 Corporation Counsel's Report
CONSENT
*A. Ordinance, Site Plan Approval, 4600 Main Street, 2025-12P
Item A is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on
February 17, 2026.
This Ordinance will grant site plan approval for a planned development which will
include 68 residential dwelling units, off-street surface parking, two recreational parks,
and two underground stormwater detention systems at 4600 Main Street. The
development will also include unfenced open green space on the northeast and
northwest corners of the property, respectively, as well as a centra! open green space
amenity. The development is subject to the Village's Affordable Housing Ordinance set forth
in Article III of Chapter 58 of the Village Code and in accordance with Section 58-43 of the
Affordable Housing Ordinance, the Developer requested the Board of Trustees allow for the
payment of a fee in lieu of providing affordable housing units on-site. in response to this
request, the Board of Trustees determined that it would accept a payment of a fee in lieu in
the amount of $450,000.00.
ec: Minal Desai
John Lockerby
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SME: 2/17/26
*3/16/26
SPA: 602.02
A
THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
26-3-Z"
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND RELATED
RELIEF FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A
TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AT 4600 MAIN STREET, SKOK/E,
ILLINOIS, IN AN R4 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT
1 WHEREAS, Arie Crown Hebrew Day School ("Owner") is the owner and contract
2 seller of that certain parcel of real property legally described as:
3
4 LOT 1 IN GREENSPACE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, BEING A
5 RESUBDMSiON OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
6 SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH. RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD
7 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
8
9 identified by Property Index Number 10-22-102-038, consisting of approximately 170,928
10 square feet, and commonly known as 4600 Main Street, Skokie, Itiinois ("Property"); and
11
12 WHEREAS, on February 20, 2024, the Board of Trustees adopted: (i) Ordinance No.
13 24-2-Z-4679, approving a zoning map amendment zoning the Property into the R4
14 Multlfamily Housing District; (ii) Ordinance No. 24-2-Z-4680, approving a plat of subdivision
15 for the Property and the dedication of land to create a 66-foot-wide right-of-way along the
16 east boundary line of the Property, adjacent to Kenton Avenue; and (Jii) Ordinance No. 24-
17 2-Z-4681, granting site plan approval for a residential development on the Property; and
18
19 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 118-10(b) of Chapter 118 ("Zoning Ordinance")
20 of the "Skokie Village Code," as amended {"Village Code"), the site plan approval granted
21 pursuant to Ordinance No. 24-2-Z-4681 expired and is no longer of any force or effect; and
22
23 WHEREAS, in 2025, Fulton Street Companies Skokie, LLC, contract purchaser
24 and proposed developer of the Property {"Developer"), submitted an application to the
25 Village to develop a townhouse development containing 68 residential dwelling units, off-
26 street surface parking, two recreational parks, a central open space amenity, and two
27 underground stormwater detention systems on the Property, all within the R4 Zoning District
28 (collectively, "Development}, and
29
30 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 118-58 of the Zoning Ordinance, Developer must
31 obtain site plan approva! for the Development because the Property is larger than one
32 acre; and
33
34 WHEREAS, in order to construct the Development on the Property, Developer,
35 with consent of Owner, has requested approval of; (i) a planned development with site plan
36 approval pursuant to Sections 118-58 and 118-271 of the Zoning Ordinance and (u) a
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1 modification of the drive aisle width requirement in Section 118-212(c)(1 )(b)(3) of the Zoning
2 Ordinance (collectively, 'Requested Relief), and
3 WHEREAS, a public hearing of the Plan Commission of the Village ("Plan
4 Commission"} to consider approval of the Requested Relief was duly advertised in the
5 Chicago Tribune on September 25, 2025, and held on October 16, 2025; and
6
7 WHEREAS, on October 16, 2025, the Plan Commission adopted Findings of Fact
8 (Public Hearing No. 2025-12P), recommending to the Board of Trustees approval of the
9 Requested Relief; and
10
n WHEREAS, the Development is subject to the Village's Affordable Housing
12 Ordinance set forth in Article III of Chapter 58 of the Village Code ("Affordable Housing
13 Ordinance"}, and
14
15 WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 58-43 of the Affordable Housing Ordinance,
16 Developer has requested the Board of Trustees to allow for the payment of a fee in lieu of
17 providing affordable housing units on-site; and
18
19 WHEREAS, at a meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 17, 2026, the Board
20 of Trustees determined that it would accept a payment of a fee in lieu in the amount of
21 $450,000.00; and
22
23 WHEREAS, on November 12, 2025, the Development was reviewed by the Village's
24 Appearance Commission and was awarded a Certificate of Appropriateness.
25
26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of
27 Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:
28
29 Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and made a part
30 of, this Ordinance as findings of the Board of Trustees.
31
32 Section 2: Approval of a Site Plan for a Planned Development Subject to,
33 and contingent upon, the conditions, restrictions, and provisions set forth in Section Five of
34 this Ordinance, Developer's request for a site plan for a one-lot planned development,
35 consisting of the following documents, a!i of which documents are on file in the office of the
36 Village's Community Development Department (collectively, "Final Site Plan"), is hereby
37 approved in accordance with Sections 118-58 and 118-271 of the Zoning Ordinance:
38
39 1. The Final Project Plan Set, consisting of eight sheets and prepared
40 by FitzGerald, with a latest revision date of October 9,2025.
41
42 2. The Final Landscape Plan and Landscape Details, consisting of three
43 sheets and prepared by Eriksson Engineering Associates, Ltd., with
44 a latest revision date of December 8, 2023.
45
46 3. The Final Tree Preservation Plan, consisting of one sheet and
47 prepared by Eriksson Engineering Associates, Ltd., with a latest
48 revision date of December 8,2023.
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1 4. The Final Fire Truck Exhibit, consisting of one sheet and prepared by
2 Eriksson Engineering Associates, Ltd., with a latest revision date of
3 October 6, 2025.
4
5 Section 3: Approval of Zoning Modifications. Subject to, and contingent upon,
6 the conditions, restrictions, and provisions set forth in Section Five of this Ordinance, the
7 Board of Trustees hereby grants a modification from Section 118-212 of the Zoning
s Ordinance to decrease the minimum required width for the drive aisle on the north portion of
9 the Property, from 24 feet to 20 feet, as depicted on the Final Site Plan.
10
n Section 4: Approval of a Payment of ^
12 Subject to, and contingent upon, the conditions, restrictions, and provisions set forth in
13 Section Five of this Ordinance, Developer's request to pay a fee in lieu of the construction
14 of affordable housing units on the Property in the amount of $450,000.00 is hereby approved
15 in accordance with Section 58-43 of the Affordable Housing Ordinance.
16
17 Section 5: Conditions. Notwithstanding any use or development right that may
is be applicable or available pursuant to the provisions of the Village Code or the Zoning
19 Ordinance or any other rights Developer may have, the approvals granted in Sections
20 Two, Three, and Four of this Ordinance are hereby expressly subject to and contingent
21 upon the redevelopment, use, and maintenance of the Property in compliance with each
22 and all of the foHowing conditions:
23
24 A. Conformance with Final Site Plan. Developer must develop the Property in
25 substantial conformance with the Final Site Plan.
26
27 B. Compliance with Laws. Developer must comply with the statutes, rules,
28 ordinances, resolutions, codes, policies, and regulations and ati other
29 applicable laws of all local, state, and Federal entities with jurisdiction over
30 the Property, each as may be amended from time to time ("Requirements
31 of Law"), in the development of the Property.
32
33 C. Financial Ability to Commence and Complete Construction. Prior to the
34 issuance of any building permit for any portion of the Development,
35 Developer must provide the Vi!!age with finanda! data and documentation
36 satisfactory to the Village Manager and Corporation Counsel to provide the
37 Village with reasonable assurance that Developer has the financial ability
38 to commence and complete construction of the Development, which
39 documentation must include, without limitation, evidence of construction
40 loan approvals and evidence of one or more third-party guaranteed
41 maximum or lump sum contracts for construction of the Development. Alt
42 such documentation must be provided again to the Village prior to the
43 commencement of construction of any structure above grade level on the
44 Property.
45
46 D. Improvement Construction Schedule. Prior to commencing any
47 construction of any improvement that will be dedicated to, and accepted by,
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1 the Village, or of any part of the Development that will affect existing utilities
2 or roadways (each, an "Improvement," and collectively, "Improvements"),
3 Developer must meet with the Director of Community Development to
4 develop a mutually-agreeable schedule for all such construction
5 {"Improvement Construction Schedule"). The meeting must take place
6 not !ess than one week prior to the commencement of any such
7 construction. No construction may occur prior to the reasonable approval
s by the Director of Community Development of the Improvement
9 Construction Schedule. All construction of the Improvements must be
10 substantially in compliance with the Improvement Construction Schedule.
11
12 E. Diligent Pursuit of Construction.
13
14 1. Developer must diligently pursue alt demolition and construction as
15 required in, or permitted by, this Ordinance to completion within the
16 time period prescribed in the building permit or permits issued by the
17 Village for demolition and construction, as the case may be,and if a
is perfected application to renew the building permit or permits is not
19 filed within 30 days after the expiration of the permit or permits,
20 Developer must, within 60 days after notice from the Village: (a)
21 remove any partially constructed or partially completed structures or
22 improvements from the Property; and (b) perform restore the
23 Property to a park-tike setting suitable for passive outdoor
24 recreational activities on that portion of the Property in which
25 Developer has failed to complete the required demolition and
26 construction.
27
28 2. Developer must include in every contract for work on the
29 Improvements or the Development terms requiring the contractor to
30 prosecute the work diligently and continuously, in full compHance
31 with, and as required by or pursuant to, the Ordinance, the Final Site
32 Plan, the Improvement Construction Schedule, and the
33 Requirements of Law, until the work is properly completed, and
34 providing that Developer may take over and prosecute the work if the
35 contractor fails to do so In a timely and proper manner.
36
37 F. Construction and Traffic Management Plan. Prior to the commencement of
38 any construction on the Property, Developer must prepare and submit, for
39 review and approval by the Director of Community Development, a
40 Construction and Traffic Management Plan ("CTM Plan") for the
41 development of the Property. The CTM Plan will govern: (i) the iocation,
42 storage, and traffic routes for construction equipment and construction
43 vehicles; and (ii) the location of alternative off-street parking during the
44 construction. The Village has no obligation to issue a building permit for any
45 Improvement or structure on the Property, and no construction may be
46 commenced with respect to any Improvement or structure on the Property,
47 unless and until the Director of Community Development has approved, in
48 writing, the CTM Plan. The Village agrees to cause the CTM Plan to be
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1 promptly and expeditiously reviewed by the Director of Community
2 Development; provided, however, that nothing in this Ordinance is to be
3 deemed or interpreted to require approval of the CTM Plan. Developer must
4 comply with the approved CTM Plan. The CTM Plan must include, without
5 limitation, the following:
6
7 i. The schedule and traffic routes for construction traffic
8 accessing the Property;
9
10 ii. The designation of machinery and construction material
n storage areas on the Property;
12
13 ill. Provisions for the screening of construction areas within the
14 Property;
15
16 iv. The hours of operation and schedule for construction on the
17 Property;
18
19 v. The location of areas on the Property for the parking of
20 construction vehicles and vehicles operated by construction
21 employees;
22
23 vi. The location of alternative off-street parking to replace any
24 parking temporarily lost due to construction; and
25
26 vii. The location of temporary and durable off-street parking on
27 the Property for construction employees, which off-street
28 parking must comply with the standards set forth in Section
29 118-212 of the Village Code.
30
31 The Village reserves the right to designate certain prescribed routes of
32 access to the Property for construction traffic to provide for the protection
33 of pedestrians and to minimize disruption of traffic and damage to paved
34 street surfaces, to the extent practicable; provided, however, that the
35 designated routes must not: (a) be unreasonably or unduly circuitous, nor
36 (b) unreasonably or unduly hinder or obstruct direct and efficient access to
37 the Property for construction traffic.
38
39 G. Construction Manaciement
40
41 1. Clear Debris. At all times during the construction of the Development
42 and the Improvements, Developer must: (a) keep all routes used for
43 construction traffic free and clear of mud, dirt, debris, obstructions,
44 and hazards; and (b) repair any damage caused by construction
45 traffic.
46
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1 2. Obstruction Permits. Developer must obtain aii street and sidewalk
2 obstruction permits required for the construction of the Development
3 in accordance with the Village Code.
4
5 3. Village Inspection. All work on the Improvements is subject to
6 inspection and approval by the Village's representatives at all times.
7 Developer wil! provide immediate access to the Property for the
8 purpose of conducting these inspections during regular operating
9 hours and within 12 hours outside of regular operating hours upon
10 notice by the Village.
11
12 4. Construction Oversight Contact Person. Developer must ensure
13 construction oversight in a manner that includes public outreach to
14 residents that live adjacent to the Property. The public outreach
15 component will be critical for helping notify the public regarding
ie information and updates relating to the construction and
17 development of the Property. In addition, Developer wilt ensure a
is single point of emergency contact for the Village's first responders
19 throughout construction. Following the completion of construction of
20 the Development, Developer must continue to designate an
21 individual as the contact person to respond to and address any
22 complaints from owners of adjacent property, or Village residents
23 regarding compliance with this Ordinance, including without
24 limitation, landscaping, exterior property/fa?ade maintenance and
25 stonnwater detention.
26
27 5. EnciJneerina Services. Developer must provide, at its sole cost and
28 expense, all engineering services for the design and construction of
29 the Improvements, by a professional engineer responsible for
30 overseeing the construction of the Improvements.
31
32 6. Insurance. Developer must provide, or must cause its contractor, as
33 applicable, to provide, the Village with a certificate of insurance
34 naming the Village as additionally insured for any and a!! claims
35 related to any and al! work performed on public property. Developer
36 must hold, and must cause its contractor to hold, the Village harmless
37 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage
38 or personal injury related to work on or use of such public property.
39
40 7. Electronic Copies of Plans. Developer must submit to the Planning
41 Division electronic files of the plat of survey for the Property and the
42 Fina! Site Plan in their approved and finalized form. The files must
43 be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read
44 only CD-ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
45
46 8. Local Hirinct. Developer will use its best efforts to use, contract with,
47 and employ construction workers and trades based in, or residing in,
48 the Village of Skokie.
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1
2 H. Limits on Vertical Construction. !n addition to any other applicable provision
3 of this Ordinance and the Requirements of Law, Developer may not
4 commence any construction of any structure on the Property above grade
5 level, and the Village will have the right to refuse to issue a building permit
6 for any such structure, unless the Director of Community Development has
7 determined that the construction of the following improvements wil! be
s completed as required by this Ordinance and the Requirements of Law,
9 except as may be authorized in writing by the Director of Community
10 Development, in the Director of Community Development's sole discretion:
11
12 1. Stormwater Improvements;
13
14 2. Right-of-way Improvements; and
15
16 3. A functiona! water system that can deliver water to all proposed fire
17 hydrants on and adjacent to the Property, in a manner required by
is the Village.
19
20 I. Facilities and Infrastructure Maintenance. Developer must maintain all
21 fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas,
22 signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure
23 on the Property in a good state of repair and, when needed, repair or
24 replace such facilities or infrastructure in a timely manner.
25
26 J. North Border Fence. Developer must construct and maintain a solid
27 wooden fence six-feet in height along the northern boundary line of the
28 Property.
29
30 K. Green Space. Developer must construct and maintain two recreational
31 parks and a central open space amenity as depicted in the Final Site Pian,
32 which areas shall be open to the public.
33
34 L. Green Globes Certification. Developer must make good faith efforts to
35 attain Green Globes multifamily certification for the Development.
36
37 M. Trash Manaoement.
38
39 1. Developer must ensure all trash on the Property is contained within
40 a designated trash enclosure on the Property approved by the
41 Appearance Commission and in a location depicted on Final Site
42 Plan. Such trash enclosure must be screened from public view at ail
43 times.
44
45 2. Developer must arrange trash, recycling, and composting services
46 for the Property and provide to the Village up-to-date copies of
47 contracts for such scavenger, recycling, composting, and snow
48 removal services; provided further that Owner must provide to the
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1 Village copies of current contracts for scavenger, recycling,
2 composting, and snow removal services for the Property within 30
3 days of any change in such services
4
5 N. Parkina Requirements.
6
7 1. The Development must provide a minimum of 158 on-site off-street
8 vehicle parking spaces, of which two parking spaces will include
9 chargers for electric vehicles. All outdoor parking spaces on the
to Property must be striped and maintained in a dear and visible
n condition. The fire lane on the north portion of the Property and all
12 parking areas on the Property must be constructed with permeable
13 pavers.
14
15 2. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must first be approved by the
16 Director of Community Development.
17
is 3. Handicapped parking spaces on the Property must be installed and
19 maintained in compliance with State of Illinois Accessibility
20 Standards and the Village Code, including, without limitation,
21 required signage.
22
23 4. Vehicles may only be parked in designated parking spaces on the
24 Property and may not overlap the striped lines of designated parking
25 spaces. Developer may not allow any vehicles to park in or
26 otherwise block common driveways, sidewalks, aisies, or other
27 points of access on the Property at any time.
28
29 5. The occupants of the Development are not, and will not be, eligible
30 for on-street zoned parking.
31
32 O. Landscapinci Reciuirements. Prior to the issuance of any building permit for
33 any portion of the Development, Developer must execute and record against
34 the Property an agreement for the installation and maintenance of
35 landscaping in substantially the form attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit
36 A.
37
38 P. Liahtinct Requirements. Exterior lighting on the Property is subject to the
39 approval of the Engineering Division, and must meet Illuminating
40 Engineering Society of North America standards, be fu!l cut-off design, and
41 be directed away from adjacent properties.
42
43 Q. Burial of Utilities. All utility distribution lines for telephone, gas, electric,
44 telecommunications, internet, or cable television services to be installed
45 must be placed or relocated underground at Developer's so!e cost and
46 expense.
47
48 R. Grass Payers on North Drive Aisle. Developer shall install and maintain a
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1 pemneabie grass paver system, acceptable to and approved by the Director
2 of Community Development, on the North Drive Aisle of the Property.
3
4 S. MWRD Permit. Developer must obtain a determination letter from the
5 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago ("MWRD") for
6 the Property to determine if an MWRD permit is required for the
7 Development and comply with all requirements set forth in such
8 determination letter.
9
10 T. Sicinaoe. Alt signage on the Property must conform to the requirements set
n forth in the Village Code, except as provided in this Ordinance.
12
13 U. Affordable Housing Fee in Lieu. Prior to the issuance of any building permit
14 for any portion of the Development, Developer must pay to the Village an
15 affordable housing fee in lieu for four affordable units in the amount of
16 $450,000.00, pursuant to Section 58-43 of the Village Code.
17
is V. Other Third-Partv ApDrovals. Where the construction and installation of any
19 Improvement requires the consent, permission, or approval of any third-
20 party public agency or private party, Developer must promptly file all
21 applications, enter into a!l agreements, post all security, pay all fees and
22 costs, and otherwise take all steps that may be required to obtain the
23 consent, permission, or approval.
24
25 W. Payment of Village Fees and Costs. in addition to alt other costs, payments,
26 fees, charges, contributions, or dedications required by this Ordinance or
27 by the Requirements of Law, and in addition to all other agreements
28 between Developer and the Village concerning the Development,
29 Developer must pay to the Village, prior to the issuance of any building
30 permit for the Development, all third-party iega!, engineering, and other
31 consulting or administrative fees, costs, and expenses incurred or accrued
32 in connection with: (1) the development of the Property, including, without
33 limitation, the preparation, review, and processing of plans, ordinances,
34 resolutions, and other approvals therefor; and (2) the negotiation,
35 preparation, consideration, and review of this Ordinance and ail exhibits
36 and associated documents. Payment of all fees, costs, and expenses must
37 be made by a certified or cashier's check or by Federal Reserve wire
38 transfer in accordance with written instructions from the Village.
39
40 Section 6: Recordation. That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance
41 incorporating the conditions contained herein shall be executed by Developer in writing
42 and duly recorded with the Cook County Clerk's Office at Developer's expense.
43
44 Section 7: Failure to Comply with Conditions. Upon the faifure or refusal of
45 Developer to comply with any or all of the conditions, restrictions, or provisions of this
46 Ordinance, in addition to all other remedies available to the Village, the approvals granted
47 in Sections Two and Three of this Ordinance will, at the sole discretion of the Board of
48 Trustees, by ordinance duly adopted, be revoked and become null and void; provided,
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1 however, that the Board of Trustees may not so revoke the approvals granted in Sections
2 Two and Three of this Ordinance unless it first provides Developer with three months'
3 advance written notice of the reasons for revocation and an opportunity to be heard at a
4 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. In the event of such revocation, the Village
5 Manager and Corporation Counsel are hereby authorized and directed to bring such
6 zoning enforcement action as may be appropriate under the circumstances. Owner must
7 pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
8 the provisions of this Ordinance. The costs include, without limitation, court reporter fees,
9 attorney fees, and staff time required to research and conduct such hearing.
10
11 Section 8: Amendments. Any amendment to any provision of this Ordinance
12 may be granted only pursuant to the procedures, and subject to the standards and
13 iimitations, provided in the Zoning Ordinance for the approval of site plans.
14
15 Section 9: Effective Date. This Ordinance wili be effective only upon the
16 occurrence of all of the following events:
17
18 1. Passage by the Board of Trustees by a majority vote in the manner
19 required by law;
20
21 2. Receipt by the Village Clerk of evidence, in the form of a written title
22 report issued by an Illinois title insurance company, that fee simple
23 title to a!! of the Property has been conveyed from Owner to
24 Developer or to an affiliate of Developer; and
25
26 3. The filing by Developer or an affiliate of Developer with the Village
27 Cierk of an Unconditional Agreement and Consent, in the form of
28 Exhibit B attached to and, by this reference, made a part of this
29 Ordinance, to accept and abide by each and all of the terms,
30 conditions, and limitations set forth in this Ordinance.
ADOPTED this 16th day of March, 2026.
Ayes:
Village Clerk
Nays:
Absent:
Approved by me this 17th day of
Attested and filed in my office this March, 2026.
17th day of March, 2026.
Village Clerk Mayor, Village ofSkokie
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Exhibit A
AGREEMENT FOR
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF
LANDSCAPING
Plan Commission Case
2025-12P
This Agreement for installation and Maintenance of Landscaping ("Agreement}
is entered into this _ day of_, 2026 by and between Arie Crown
Hebrew Day School ("Owner^') and the Village of Skokie, an Illinois home ru!e municipal
corporation {"Village"}. The parties agree as follows:
1. Owner is the owner of that certain parce! of rea! property legally described as:
LOT 1 IN GREENSPACE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, BEING A
RESUBDIVIStON OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13
EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL IN COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
identified by Property Index Numbers 10-22-102-017-0000 and 10-22-104-024-0000,
consisting of approximately 170,928 square feet, located in the R4 Multifamily
Housing district of the Village, and more commoniy known as 4600 Main Street,
Skokie, Illinois ("ProperCy?l).
2. On _, 2026, the Village adopted Ordinance No. _ {"Site Plan
Ordinance"), granting to Owner site plan approval for a planned development on the
Property pursuant to state statutes and local ordinances ("Planned Development').
3. Pursuant to the terms of the Site Plan Ordinance, Owner Is required to install and
maintain landscaping on the Property in accordance with the landscape plan
attached to and, by this reference, incorporated in this Agreement as Exhibit 1.
4. Owner agrees that the installation and maintenance of the landscaping which is
required in accordance with the permit issued by the Village and this Agreement will
materially benefit the Property and is necessary in order for Owner to comply with the
conditions of the Site P!an Ordinance.
5. Owner must diligently maintain and care for the landscaping which is installed and
required by the permit and this Agreement, using generally accepted methods of
cultivation and watering. Owner must maintain a standard of care necessary to
prevent the landscaping from deteriorating to the extent that its value as landscaping
is destroyed. If Exhibit "1", attached hereto or permit specifies maintenance
standards or procedures, such procedures are hereby adopted as part of this
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Agreement, and by such adoption. become enforcement conditions of this
Agreement.
6. Failure to maintain the landscaping as required by this Agreement constitutes a
nuisance, in the event Owner fails to meet the standard of maintenance necessary
to keep the landscaping in a healthy condition as required by this Agreement, the
Village wi!l provide written notice of the deficiency to Owner who will then have 20
days to make the necessary correction or replacement. If such correction or
replacement is not made within the aforesaid 20-day period, the Village may elect to
abate the nuisance and take any action it deems necessary to assure that the
landscaping is replaced and maintained. In the event the Village so elects, the Village
wil! serve notice of its intent to enter the Property for this purpose. The Village will
serve the notice upon Owner in accordance with Section 12 of this Agreement, or by
certified mail to Owner's last known address, or as shown on the tax ro!ls, at least 15
days in advance of the date when the Village or its agent intends to enter the
Property.
7. For this purpose, the Village or its agent may enter upon the Property and perform
such work as it considers reasonably necessary and proper to restore, maintain, or
replace the landscaping required by this Agreement. The Village may act either
through its own employees or through an independent contractor.
8. Owner must reimburse the Village for abating the nuisance in restoring, maintaining
or replacing the landscaping, provided that the Village follows the procedures set
forth in this Agreement. Costs include, without limitation, actual costs incurred by the
Village and administrative costs. The Village will make demand upon Owner for
payment !f Owner fails to pay such costs within 30 days of the date on which demand
is made, the Village may cause a !ien to be placed on the Property. The Village may
record a notice with the Recorder of Deeds for Cook County stating that it has
incurred expenses under the terms this Agreement. The Village is entitled to collect
interest at the statutory rate on the amount owed.
9. In addition to having a !ien placed on the Property, the Village may institute a legal
action to collect the amount owed. Owner agrees to pay the Village a reasonable
sum for attorney's fees and court costs.
10. If either party upon the execution of this Agreement or during the course of
performance considers that it is necessary to have Owner post additiona! security to
guarantee the performance of Owner's obligations under this Agreement, the Village
may require Owner to post additional security. The Village may require either a cash
deposit or a surety bond guaranteeing performance in a form signed by sureties
satisfactory to the Village. The condition of the security wilt be that if Owner fails to
perform any obligation under this Agreement, the Village may act on behalf of Owner
and use the proceeds of the cash bond, or in the case of a surety bond, require the
securities to perform the obligations of this Agreement.
11. Owner hereby agrees to indemnify and ho!d harmless the Village, its trustees,
officials, employees and agents for any costs, claims, actions or causes of action for
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personal injury, property damage or otherwise, including reasonable attorney's fees,
which may arise from the Village exercising any of its rights or obligations and
performance under this Agreement.
12. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement must be in writing and must be
delivered: (i) personally; (ii) by a reputable overnight courier; or (iii) by certified mail,
return receipt requested, and deposited in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid. Unless
otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, notices will be deemed received
upon the earlier of: (a) actual receipt; (b) one business day after deposit with an
overnight courier as evidenced by a receipt of deposit; or (c) three business days
following deposit in the U.S. mail, as evidenced by a return receipt. By notice
complying with the requirements of this section, each party will have the right to
change its address or its addressee, or both, for all future notices to the other party,
but no notice of a change of addresses or address will be effective until actually
received.
Notices to the Village will be addressed to, and delivered at, the following address:
Village of Skokie
5127 Oakton Street
SkokieJL 60077
Attention: Village C!erk
With copies to:
Village of Skokie
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60077
Attention; Village Manager
Elrod Friedman LLP
350 North dark Street
Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Attention; Steven M. Elrod, Corporation Counsel
Notices to Owner will be addressed to, and delivered at, the following address:
With a copy to:
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13. The parties and the individuals whose signature is affixed to this Agreement,
each acting with due authority, have executed this Agreement.
14. This Agreement pertains to, runs with the Property, and is binding on Owners'
successors, assigns, and heirs in interest.
15. This Agreement will be recorded at Owner's expense in the Cook County Clerk's
Office.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year
written above.
OWNER VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
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Village Manager
Title:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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State of State of
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Subscribed and sworn or affirmed
to before me Subscribed and sworn or affirmed to
before me
This .day of_ 20 This __ day of_ 20
Signature of Notary Public Signature of Notary Public
My Commission Expires, My Commission Expires.
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Exhibit B
UNCONDITIONAL AGREEMENT AND CONSENT
TO: The Village of Skokie, Illinois ("Village"):
WHEREAS, _("Ownei"} is the record title owner of that
certain parcel of real property commonly known as 4600 Main Street, Skokie, Illinois
("Property"); and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 26-3-Z-_, adopted by the Village Board of Trustees on
March 16, 2026 ("Ordinance"), grants: (i) a site plan for the Property; (ii) a planned
development on the Property; and (iii) a zoning modification for the proposed planned
development on the Property (collectively, the "Requested Relief'} to Owner; and
WHEREAS, Section Nine of the Ordinance provides, among other things, that the
Ordinance will be of no force or effect unless and until Owner and the AppHcant have filed,
within 30 days following the passage of the Ordinance, their unconditional agreement and
consent to accept and abide by each and all of the terms, conditions, and limitations set forth
in the Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, Owner does hereby agree and covenant as follows:
1. Owner hereby unconditionaily agrees to, accepts, consents to, and will abide
by, each and all of the terms, conditions, limitations, restrictions, and provisions of the
Ordinance.
2. Owner acknowledges that public notices and hearings have been properly
given and held with respect to the adoption of the Ordinance, has considered the possibility
of the revocation provided for in the Ordinance, and agrees not to challenge any such
revocation on the grounds of any procedura! infirmity or a denial of any procedural right.
3. Owner acknowledges and agrees that the Village is not and will not be, in any
way, liable for any damages or injuries that may be sustained as a result of the Village's
granting of the Requested Relief or its adoption of the Ordinance.
Owner
By:.
By:.
Date:
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Plan Commission Report 3941 Oakton Street
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM March 16, 2026
To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Re: 2025-24P: Special Use Permit
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND ANALYSIS
At the February 19, 2026, meeting of the Plan Commission, the request from the
Assyrian National Council of Illinois (ANCI) for a special use permit for a civic, social,
and fraternal organizations use at 3941 Oakton Street in a B2 Commercial zoning
district was recommended as APPROVED by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2
members absent, as amended.
The request includes the following:
• The operation of the existing 56-seat facility that serves as a not-for-profit
community space for meetings, educational programming, cultural activities,
services for senior citizens, and limited private events. The facility, which
includes 9 parking spaces, was originally granted a special use permit in 2014,
but the petitioner stopped use of the building due to the onset of the COVID-19
pandemic in February of 2020. The petitioner resumed occupancy of the
meeting hall in July of 2022; however, the special use permit had expired due to
the use ceasing to operate for a period of six (6) months.
• The utilization of shuttle buses to transport guests between the subject site and
the ANCI community center and Urnina Banquets facility at 9131 Niles Center
Road.
The Plan Commission concurred with staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit, subject to the attached conditions and recommended that relief be granted
from §118-218(b)(2) of the Skokie Village Code to provide 9 rather than 14 off-street
parking spaces.
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Code Information
Per Section 118-10(b) of the Village Code, a use with a special use permit that ceases to
operate for a period of 6 months is automatically null and void and of no further force or
effect.
Per Appendix A of the Village Code, civic, social, and fraternal organizations 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 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
Sections 118-6(f) 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 existing parking issues related to the
operation of the use, hours of operation, requirements to keep trash receptacles on-
site, and maximum number of occupants allowed in the building.
Staff explained that police can issue tickets for any vehicles that obstruct access within
the public alley. Warnings can be issued to the property owner if any vehicles are
observed not parking within the striped spaces at the subject site.
One commissioner desired that activities end at the site by no later than 10 p.m., based
upon a neighbor’s observation of the site.
Another commissioner noted that food is being served at the site and asked staff if
trash receptacles should be installed outside the building. Staff responded that trash
receptacles are not necessary because all food served at the site is consumed within
the building.
In response to another commissioner, who asked if the 56-person limit was determined
by fire code, staff responded that the space could technically be occupied by a greater
number of occupants. However, the existing lack of sufficient on-site parking as well as
the known impact of overflow parking on the surrounding neighborhood were both
taken into consideration in establishing the 56-seat limit.
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. Two individuals spoke
at the meeting and expressed concerns regarding the on-street parking of vehicles in
their residential neighborhood by users of the subject site and other commercial
properties along Oakton Street. The petitioner has established communication with the
property owners, the proposed conditions address their voiced concerns, and these
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individuals have expressed satisfaction with the outcomes to staff. In addition, the
updated, attached site plan reflects the adjustment of the rear parking spaces to
prevent illegal parking adjacent to the alley.
Click here for the meeting minutes
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
No modifications are being made at the subject site that require Appearance
Commission review.
VOTING
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
Shpayher X
Black X
Berman X
Franklin (Second) X
Burman (Moved) X
Gevaryahu X
Witry X
Mathee X
Luke X
ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2025-24P
2. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2025-24P
3. Site Plan, dated March 4, 2026
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Plan Commission
Recommended Conditions 2025-24P: Special Use Permit
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 16, 2026
1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved Site Plan, dated March 4, 2026, and Floor Plan, dated
January 7, 2026;
2. The facility shall only be permitted to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
10:00 p.m., seven days a week.
3. The maximum seating capacity shall be limited to 56 seats. Any increase in the
seating capacity shall require an amendment to the Special Use Permit through the
full public hearing process along with a request for relief from Section 118-218(b)(2)
of the Village Code;
4. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site and
floor plans in their approved and finalized form.
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Plan Commission
Positive Findings of Fact 2025-24P: Special Use Permit
Village Board Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 16, 2026
Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a civic, social, and fraternal
Comprehensive Plan. organization is consistent with the intent of
the retail/service employment use identified
in the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent There should be no adverse effects of the
properties. proposed use upon the properties that are
adjacent to the subject site.
The request is compatible with the existing or The requested civic, social, and fraternal
allowable uses of adjacent properties. organization use is compatible with the
existing uses of adjacent properties.
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 and restoration
natural environment. of landscaping on the north side of the
building supports sustainability goals.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be created
congestion. by the proposed use as shuttle bus service
will be utilized due to limited parking at the
subject site. Additional on-street parking is
planned to be provided along both sides of
Oakton Street in 2026 and will be able to
accommodate patrons of the use.
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 Most patrons will travel to the site via shuttle
provisions of this code, except where relief is bus to address a deficit of five parking
granted with the request. spaces. All other applicable provisions of this
code are conformed to by this request.
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