Consumer Affairs Commission

Consumer Affairs Commission Approved Minutes October 11, 2023 – 6:30pm | Meeting called to order by Biju Krishnan Attendance In Attendance:  Biju Krishnan, Chair  Ted Lavine  Anil Pillai  Jennifer Engel  Jerry Kirkpatrick  George Mathew  Howard Meyer  Natalie Lopatkiewicz Village Staff:  Johanna Nyden  Carol White Excused:  Regina Kinyui  Gary Merrill  Pratap Sampat  Nancy Steinfink  Khem Khoeun, Trustee Minutes I. Meeting called to order at 6:37. II. Old Business None. III. New Business Introductions were made amongst Board Members and new Economic Vitality Coordinator, Carol White. Farmers Market: Jennifer Engle gave an update to the success of the Farmer’s Market this year and shared ideas for improvement next year. She shared there are 4 markets left and 42 vendors attend each week. She is looking for more food vendors and bigger bands next year. She did receive a $20,000.00 Grant for Link reporting and $5000.00 from the Northshore. The market handed out 5000 reusable bags this year. Biggest issue is no bathrooms which should be resolved next year with restaurants opening across the street. Business of the Year: Discussion took place regarding Business of the Year. A motion to nominate Soul Good Coffee as the winner was made by Biju Krishnan and seconded by Jerry Kirkpatrick. All present voted in favor, and Soul Good Coffee was confirmed as Business of the Year with honorable mention to Take Flight, Charcoal #616319 Oven and Qahwah House. All are invited to be recognized at the November 20 Village Board Meeting at 7:30pm at Village Hall. She was recognized for her outstanding work in managing the weekly event. Johanna Nyden was going to reach to get the trophy back from Culver’s. IV. Communications Village Staff, Carol White shared her progress in her first 45 days as Economic Vitality Coordinator and express her excitement to work with this board and the Village. Howard Meyer reviewed the plans for the shredding event to be held the following Sunday. He recruited volunteers. V. Public Comment: None. Motion to adjourn was made at 8:12pm and was passed unanimously. Respectively submitted, Carol White, Economic Vitality Coordinator, Village of Skokie Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6:30pm Page 2