Consumer Affairs Commission
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · November 13, 2024
Minutes
Consumer Affairs Commission Minutes
November 13, 2024 – 6:30pm | Meeting called to order by Biju Krishnan
Attendance
In Attendance:
• Biju Krishnan, Chair
• Ted Lavine
• Anil Pillai
• George Mathew
• Jerry Kirkpatrick
• Gary Merrill
Village Staff:
• Rodney Tonelli
Excused:
• Pratap Sampat
• Khem Khoeun, Trustee
• Natalie Lopatkiewicz
• Howard Meyer
Minutes
I. Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 PM.
II. Approval of Minutes
Jerry Kirkpatrick motioned to approve the minutes from October 9, 2024. George Mathew seconded.
The motion passed.
III. Old Business
There was no old business.
IV. New Business - 2024 Business of the Year Award
Discussion took place leading to the final vote which named Sketchbook Brewing Co. the 2024 Business
of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding contributions and success of local
businesses within our community.
In addition to the winner, we are excited to acknowledge the following businesses as Honorable
Mentions for their community impact:
• Will’s Place
• Kneads and Wants Artisan Bakery
• Schaefer’s Wine and Spirits
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These businesses, along with Sketchbook Brewing Co., represent the best of what our local economy has to
offer, and we celebrate their continued success.
The Commission is thankful to all the nominees and to our community for supporting these exceptional
businesses.
V. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
VI. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:05 PM and was passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted, Carol White, Economic Vitality Coordinator, Village of Skokie
Business of the Year celebration: Monday, December 2, 2024 7:30pm
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Agenda
Village of Skokie
Consumer Affairs Commission
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
6:30 P.M.
Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie IL, Conference Room A
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER I DECLARATION OF QUORUM
II. INTRODUCTIONS
a. Members of the Consumer Affairs Commission
b. Rod Tonelli, Economic Vitality Manager
III. OLD BUSINESS
a. Approval of the Minutes of October 9, 2024
IV. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – 2024 Business of the Year Award
V. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Village Staff
b. CAC Members
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Consumer Affairs Commission is scheduled for Tuesday,
January 14, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. in Conference Room A.