Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2024-05-06

MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 – 7:30 P.M.

 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Minal Desai.

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, April 15, 2024 and minutes **Go To**
 of the Budget Hearings held on Thursday, April 11 and Thursday, April 25, 2024. **Go To**

* 5. Approve Voucher List #24-FY24 of May 6, 2024. **Go To**

 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 *A. Proclamations
 Jewish American Heritage Month – May 2024 **Go To**

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Village Clerk Minal Desai
 Name Old Position New Position
 Sean Gibson Police Sergeant Police Commander
 Sergio Marino Police Sergeant Police Commander

 B. Swearing in of the following personnel by Bruce Rottner, of the Board of Fire and Police
 Commissioners:
 Name Old Position New Position
 Douglas Bennett Police Officer Police Sergeant
 Giovanni De La Vega Police Officer Police Sergeant

 *C. Appointment
 Fire Pension Fund: Jeffrey Greenspan

 *D. Reappointment
 Board of Health: Sibyl Yau as Vice Chair and Dr. Edward Linn as Chair

 9. Presentations and Reports.
 A. Presentation
 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Presentation by Jasleen Kaur of
 Lauterbach & Amen, LLP **Go To**
 **Go To**
10. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Skokie Green Business Program. **Go to A**

 B. Reduction in the Permitted Number of Pawn Shop Licenses in the Village. **Go to B**
 C. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) CMAQ Traffic Signal Interconnect Project – **Go to C**
 Execution of an Agreement between Village of Skokie and IDOT.
 *D. Proposed Amendment of SWANCC’s Founding Agreement and By-Laws. **Go to D**
 *E. 2024 Water Main & Sewer Rehabilitation Improvement Project – Joel Kennedy
 **Go to E**
 Constructing Corp., Chicago, Illinois - $6,796,880.
 *F. Pest Control Services – Platinum Pest Solutions, Lansing, Illinois - $214,000. **Go to F**
 *G. Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment. **Go to G**
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 SECOND READING
 A. An ordinance amending Chapters 46 and 58 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to
 Affordable Housing. Item A is on the agenda for second reading and adoption. The first
 reading was on April 15, 2024. **Go to A**
 FIRST READING
 B. An ordinance approving a Plat of Dedication for a portion of the property located at 4400
 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a B2 Commercial district. Item B is on the agenda for first
 reading. The second reading and adoption will be on May 20, 2024. **Go to B**
 EXECUTIVE SESSION
 C. Request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois
 Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation.

 12. Unfinished Business.

 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.

 15. Public Comment.

 16. Adjournment.




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Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they are part of the Consent Agenda that contains routine items or items
which have already been discussed by the Mayor and Board at a previous public meeting and require a second
reading. Items on the Consent Agenda are passed in one vote at the beginning of the Board Meeting. Prior to the vote
on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will inquire if there is any matter which anyone wishes to remove from the Consent
Agenda. If there is an item on the Consent Agenda which you wish to address, please inform the Mayor at that time
you wish to remove it from the Consent Agenda.


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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 7:30 ^^-/ ^' ,y {^\ ^*y
p.m. on Monday, AprillS, 2024 "" y -'




Pledge of Allegiance led by Deputy Village Clerk Sylvia Luke.



IVTayor Van Dusen called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson,
Pure Slovin, KIein and Mayor Van Dusen.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item A on the Corporation
Counsel's report and taking New Business before Unfinished Business.
Moved: Trustee Khoeun Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure SIovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED


* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, April 1, 2024.
Omnibus vote<


* Approve Voucher List #23-FY24 of April 15, 2024.
Omnibus vote,

Proclamation and Resolution.
A. Proclamations
Haben Funeral Home and Crematory 100t11 Anniversary
Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation congratulating and extending best wishes to Haben Funeral
Home and Crematory for their commitment, dedication and professionalism to their business and
to the community,


*Earth Day-April 22, 2024
*Arbor Day-April 26, 2024



Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. Award Presentation
 Residential Sustainability Awards presented by Jim McNeIis, Vice Chair,
 Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission
  The award winners were presented to:
  9131 Kenneth Ave.-John and Drew Maloof
  8041 Kildare Ave.-Aleeza Strubel
  3526 Lake Ave.-Sara McMurray
  8818 KoimarAve.-Lauren Grodnicki

Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations,
Motion to accept the nomination ofMinal Desai as the Village ofSkokje Clerk.
Moved: Trustee Khoeun Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Recuse: Johnsoa
MOTION CARRIED

 A. Swearing in ofMinaI Desai as Village Clerk by Judge Michael Weaver
Minal Desai was sworn in as Village Clerk by Judge Michael Weaver.
She introduced her family and friends.



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 B. Swearing in of the following personnei by Helene Levine, Vice Chair of the Board of Fire and
 Police Commissioners:
 Name Old Position New Position
 Cori Calcaten-a New Hire Police Officer
 Emesto Colon New Hire Police Officer
 AIzbeta Gajdacova New Hire Police Officer
 Fernando Navarro New Hire Police Officer
 Benjamin Umansky New Hire Police Officer
The new Police Officers introduced their family and friends.



 *C. Resipnations
 Consumer Affairs Commission: R-egina Kinyui
 Technology and Tehcommmications Advisory Commission: Baccet Levy



Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Establishment of 25 mph Speed Limit at Kostner Avenue: Oakton Street to IVTain Street.
Motion to concur with staff's recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval for the
Corporation Counsel to draft the enabling Ordinance.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Pure SIovin
Russ Rietveld, Director of Engineering answered questions from the Board and residents
regarding resident inquiries, concerns, and speed studies.
Ayes: Sufker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure SIovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

 B, Installation ofAll-Way Stop Sign at the Intersection ofKostner Avenue and K-eeney Street.
Motion to concur with the Traffic Engineering division and request Mayor and Board approval to
authorize Corporation Counsel to draft the enabling Ordinance.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
 Absent: None.
 MOTION CARRIED

 *C. Excess Liability Coverage for Fiscal Year 2025 - Marsh/Allied World Assurance Company.
 Motion to concur with staff's recommendation that a contract be awarded to Marsh/Allied World
 Assurance Company in the amount of $707,188.
 Omnibus vote.


 *D. 2024 Non-Arterial Street Resurfacing Program Skokie Project SR24.2 - Schroeder &
Schroeder, Inc., Skokie, Illinois - $4,753,500
Resolution 24-4-R-l 567
Motion to concur with staff's recommendation thai; a contract be awarded to Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc.
En the amount of $4,753,500 for 2024 non-arterial street resurfacing program Skokie Project SR24.2
Omnibus vote.


 *E. Construction Material Testing and Inspection Services Various Village Infrastructure Projects -
Construction and Geographical Material Testing, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois- $95,120
Motion to concur with staffs recommendation and award a contract to Construction and Geographical
Material Testing, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois in the amount ft $95,120 for Construction Material
Testing and Inspection Services Various Village Infrastructure Projects.
Omnibus vote.


 *F. Police Department Patrol Rifles - Acme Sports Inc., Seymour, Indiana - $54,540
Motion to concur with staffs recommendation and award a contract to Acme Sports, Inc., Seymour,
Indiana in the amount of $54,540 for Police department patrol rifles.
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 *G. Northshore Center for the Performing Arts Front Canopy Fabric Panels - Evanston Awning
Company, Evanston, lUinois - $51,000
Motion to concur with stafPs recommendation and award a contract to Evanston Awning Company,
Evanston,IL in the amount of $51,000 for Northshore Center for the Performing acts front canopy fabric
panels.
Omnibus vote.


Report of_the Corporation CounseL
 CONSENT:
 A. Ordinance 24-4-Z-4683
 This was taken off the Consent Agenda.
 Motion to adopt an ordinance granting site plan approval for a mixed-use deveEopment at 5202-5250 Oid
 Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois, in an OR Office Research dish-ict. The first reading was on March 18,
 2023.
 Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
 Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director answered questions from the Board and
 residents.
 Trustee Johnson spoke about the affordable units. Lauren Grodnicki spoke about the windows
 and insulation.
 Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Pure SIovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
 Nays: Johnson.
 Absent: None.
 MOTION CARRIED

 FIRST READING:
 B. An ordinance amending Chapters 46 and 58 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to Affordable
 Housing. Item B is on the agenda for first reading. The second reading wil! be on May 6, 2024 for
 adoption.
 Corporation Counsel Michael Lorge read and explained the new Ordinance and answered questions from
 the Board and residents. This version was from input from Trustees, staff, Village Manager and other
 take hoiders. The Trustees thanked and appreciated the time that was spent on all the work on this
 Ordinance.
 Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director answered questions and spoke about the AMI.
 Trustee Johnson spoke about the Ordinance that it does not create new affordable units.
 These residents commented on the proposed Ordinance.
 Tom Whitaker-Community Partners for Affordable Housing, Diana Rumsley, Gail Schechter, Jerry
 Brozek, Lauren Grodnicki, Noelle Sullivan, Matt Jarvis, Mathew Gliebe asked questions concerning-fee-
 in-lieu, AMI-credit, costoffsetsfor developers, sizes of units, different income limits, creating
 affordable units in new deveiopments, grant program-use funds used for replacing lead pipes for
 residents, add more garbage pick days to help residents and partner with developers to make units
 feasible and iand trust program.
 Trustee Johnson made a motion to vote on this Ordinance as is.
 Motion failed for a lack of a second

New Business
A. Ethics and Appointed Officers
Trustee Johnson requested that the Village Board hold all of its full-time appointment officers to the same
ethicai standards in regards to po!itical activities. Trustee Johnson contended that all of the Board s fuli-
time appointed officers should be expected to refrain from participating in the election campaigns of their
supervisors on the Village Board.
Mayor Van Dusen responded that there seems to be some confusion regarding the status of ethics for the
office of Corporation Counsel oftheViiiage ofSkokie. The Village of Skokie Corporation Counsei's
office is governed by the rules and regulations from the State ofIUinois Officials and Empioyee Ethics
Act, 5ILCS 430/5-15et seq applies to all elected and appointed Viliage Officials. The Board already hoids
its appointed officers to the same ethical standards.
Trustees Pure SlovEn, Robinson and Khoeun asked questions about Trustee Johnson's request.
Matt Jarvss also spoke about the contract for the Village Manager and the State of Illinois ethical
standards. Mathew Gliebe aiso commented on the request.


Unfinished Business.
A. Referendum Ranked-Choice Voting Information and Engagement ofKlein, Thorpe & Jenkins, LTD
Manager Lockerby gave background information on Ranked-Choice Voting that the Illinois General
Assembly estabiished the Ranked-Choice Voting systems Task force that could authorized by law.


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He noted that the issue is complicated with the new dection referendums. The Manager requested
authority to reengage KTJ to advise as necessary.
Motion to approve the request to reengage KTJ as necessary to advise in navigating the consideration of a
referendum.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee KIein
Trustee Johnson stated that there is no need to use public money on voter initiatives and no need to wait
for the State wide Illinois task force.
Trustees KJein, Pure Sfovin spoke about wanting to gain more knowledge on RCV and proceed with
knowledge and language needed to put the referendum on the ballot.
New resident Odette, Noelle Sullivan , M'att Jarvis, Robert Klein, Sheila Meyer, Caife Folke, JeffBunnan
commented on using tax payer's dollars, legai fees, objective source, understanding, delaying to
familiarize with a compiicated issue. Gain more knowledge and language needed to put on the bailot.
Trustee Khosun made a motion to indefinitely hoid off on the motion,
Seconded by Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson
Nays: Sutker, Pure SIovin, KIein, Mayor Van Dusen.
Absent: None.
MOTION FAILED
Motion to tabie the request of retaining KTJ to review until the Board Meeting May 20th until the State
report is released.
Moved: Trustee Pure Slovin Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Khoeun, Pure SIovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Robinson, Johnson
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2024-03P - Special Use Permit: 8229 Christiana Avenue
 Motion to concur with staff that the petitioner's request for a speciai use permit for an automotive
 repair faciiity at 8229 Christiana Ave in an M3 Industry in an M3 Industry district be approved
 subject to all conditions.
 Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Robinson
 Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, KJein and Mayor Van Dusen
 Nays: None.
 Absent: None.
 MOTION CARRIED


 B. Plan Commission Case 2024-04P - Special Use Permit: 8014 Lincoln Avenue.
  Motion to concur with staff that the petitioner's request for a special use permit for a co-working
  office at 8014 Lincoln tn a CX Core mixed-use district be approved subject to aj! conditions.
  Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
  Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovia, KIein and Mayor Van Dusen
  Nays: None.
  Absent: None.
  MOTION CARRIED

  Public Comment.
  Matt Jarvis-spoke about clarifying language for the previous refsrendums, what law firm was used
  for Evanston.
  JeffBurman-KTJ was used for the implementation of the previous referendums.
  Calle Folke- not wrong in seeking additional information
  Diana Rumsley-what is RCV?
  Lauren Grodnicki -thanked for iawn equipment hours.
  Trustee Johnson- Political Con-uption in the Village ofSkokie Legal Departmen


  Public Comments by email.
  Erie & Ellen Badofsky-James Johnson for Clerk
  Larry Craig-Ranked Choice Votmg
  Gail Schechter-Clarifying question regarding Affordable Housing Ordinance




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2" email-proposal from Westfield for 400 units.
Linda Berendsen-Inclusionary housing
Jinsky Jean Pois-In Memoriam Karen Yarbrough & Joseph Lieberman
Term Limits, retaining KTJ Law firm. Code of Ethics for municipal officers in the Legal
Department.
Leslie Nathan-term limits and ranked choice voting.
Judy Mendel-Affordable housing.



Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn 10:56 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure SIovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED




 Village Clerk




Approved;


Mayor Van Dusen




 Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they are part of the Consent Agenda that contains routine items or items which Jiave
 aiready 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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 Village of Skokie Budget Hearing #1 - Meeting Minutes
 Conference Room D & E or Village of SkokieYouTube/Cable Stations
 5127 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077
 6:15 p.m. on April 11, 2024


The Village's FY25 Proposed Budget and Budget Message, a detailed summary of the budget, are
available for review on the Village's webslte/ www.skokie.orR/budget. Annually, the Village Board
reviews the budget at three public budget hearings. These hearings are open to the public and also are
streamed live and archived on the Village's YouTube channel.


The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.


Attendees at the meeting introduced themselves. Those present were Trustees Sutker, Robinson,
Khoeun, Johnson, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen. Also present was Assistant Corporate Counsel, Barb
Mangler/ Village Manager, John Lockerby, Assistant Village Manager, Nick Wyatt, Finance Director,
Julian Prendi and Assistant to the Village Manager, Alex Franz. Absent was Trustee Pure-Slovin.


Budget Overview:


Nick Wyatt and Julian Prendi presented the FY25 Budget Overview. During the revenue overview,
Trustee Klein asked if the proposed elimination of the State of Illinois Grocery Tax would impact the
Village s Sales Tax. Julian explained that it would not. Trustee Robinson inquired about the financial
impact that elimination of the Grocery Tax would have on Village revenues. Julian explained that it
would be a $1.2 million loss. With respect to hotel tax revenues. Trustee Sutker asked how revenues
compare to prior years. Julian explained that they are consistent to previous years and are expected to
grow by two percent.


In reference to street resurfacing, Trustee Sutker asked how long concrete streets last and if they can be
converted into asphalt. Mayor Van Dusen asked if any State or County roads are concrete. Trustee
Johnson suggested that Sustainability Coordinator, Lisa Sanzenbacher, be consulted on the sustainability
of concrete versus asphalt. The Village Board instructed staff to explore the long-term feasibility of
concrete and asphalt. With regards to fleet maintenance/ Mayor Van Dusen inquired on the on-going
shortage of vehicles. Trustee Robinson asked if the Village is utilizing multiple vehicle manufacturers.
John explained that the Village is utilizing a number of manufacturers and that vehicle shortage issues
persist.


Regarding the three proposed unfunded mandates from the State of Illinois, Trustee Sutker asked what
the average age a public safety employee retires at. Mayor Van Dusen explained that the state
mandates would be fixed costs that the Village would need to fund. Trustee Khoeun asked if the Village
is engaging with the Governors office. John explained that the Village is part of the Northwest Municipal
Conference and Illinois Municipal League and that both of these organizations are extensively engaged
with the State. Trustee Klein asked if municipalities are advocating for the Local Government Distributive
Fund (LGDF) to be fully restored. Mayor Van Dusen and John explained that the State is discussing
raising the percentage given to municipalities. In regards to the Grocery Tax, Trustee Sutker asked what
municipalities are asking from the State. John explained that municipalities are asking that if it is to be
eliminated/ an extension should be given to the date of elimination or a different revenue source should
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Review of Budgets:
 I. Board ofTrustees/Liquor Control Commission/Vlllage Clerk
 Mayor Van Dusen presented the FY25 budget for the Board of Trustees/ Liquor Control
 Commission and Village Clerk.

 II. Administration
 Village Manager, John Lockerby, presented the FY25 budget for the Administration
 Department. Trustee Johnson asked how many Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests are
 for police records. Nick explained that it is roughly 70 percent of requests. Trustee Sutker asked
 how long it takes to redact body worn camera requests. Nick responded that it takes around
 two hours. John presented a print out that breakdowns the number of FOIA requests that
 Village has received over the last two years by department. Trustee Johnson requested a copy
 of this data. Trustee Robinson inquired on having the triannual citizen survey be in multiple
 languages. John explained that staff will research translation services.


 Human Resources Director, Debra Stinson presented the FY25 Human Resources Division
 budget. Trustee Khoeun asked about the utilization of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
 Trustee Sutker asked what can be done to increase utilization and Debra explained that
 education of the program is part of the onboarding process. Trustee Robinson asked about
 wellness initiatives and recruiting. Debra explained that the division has expanded its recruiting
 efforts. Trustee Sutker asked how the feedback from the Starl2 program has been. Debra
 explained that it has been positive.

 Communications Director, Patrick Diegnan, and Communications Manager/ Meredith GJoia,
 presented the FY25 Communications and Community Engagement Division budget and
 discussed the communication efforts being undertaken by the Village. Trustee Khoeun inquired
 on the number of followers on theSkokie Police Department Facebook page. Trustee Johnson
 inquired on the estimated completion date of the Village seal. Patrick explained that ft could be
 some time in August or September. Trustee Khoeun explained that the Seal Committee is
 actively engaging the Native Community and has been very thorough and deliberate
 throughout their process. Trustee Khoeun asked about the number of PDFs on the website.
 Meredith explained that they are actively working to take information from the PDFs and put it
 directly on a webpage where it can be translated. Trustee Robinson complimented the division
 on their hard work. Trustee Sutker asked if information at community events Is being
 translated. Patrick explained that information is presented in a way that can be universally
 understood through graphics. Meredith further explained that handouts have QR codes to the
 Village website where in-browser translation services can be utilized.


 Information Technology Director/ Tomasz Tarasiuk presented the FY25 Information Technology
 budget. Trustee Kleln congratulated the department on their accomplishments and thanked
 them for their work. Trustee Sutker asked about artificial intelligence and any fears around the
 technology.


  111. Finance Department
 Finance Director, Julian Prendi, presented the FY25 budget for the Finance Department.




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Public Comments:
Johnson commented on the Corporation CounseFs Office. Trustee Johnson asked the Board to come to
the next Board meeting with a solution.


Adjournment to Executive Session:
Motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Johnson
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson/ Khoeun, Johnson, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen.
Nays: None.
Absent: Trustee Pure Slovin.
MOTION CARRIED




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 Village of Skokie Budget Hearing #2 - Meeting Minutes
 Conference Room D& E or Village of SkokieYouTube/Cable Stations
 5127 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077
 6:15 p.m. on April 25, 2024


The Village's FY25 Proposed Budget and Budget Message/ a detailed summary of the budget, are
available for review on the Village's website/ www.skokie.org/budget. Annually/ the Village Board
reviews the budget at three public budget hearings. These hearings are open to the public and also are
streamed live and archived on the Village's YouTube channel.


The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.


Those present were Trustees Sutker/ Khoeun/ Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen. Also
present was Clerk Minal Desai/ Corporate Counsel, Michael Large, Village Manager, John Lockerby,
Assistant Village Manager, Nick Wyatt, and Assistant to the Village Manager, Alex Franz. Absent was
Trustee Robinson.


Review of Budgets:
I. Health and Human Services
 Health and Human Services Director, Mike Charley/ and Public Health Coordinator, Sher Undo/
 presented the FY25 budget for the Health and Human Services Department and provided an
 overview of services and accomplishments in the previous fiscal year. Trustee Sutker inquired on
 the misinformation on rats and how education can be furthered. Trustee Pure Slovin suggested
 additional education and analysis to show how once-weekly trash pickup is not the reason for
 increased rodent activity. Trustee Johnson inquired on composting and how reducing food waste
 will reduce rats. Mike explained that proper containment of waste is the most effective at rodent
 control. Trustee Sutker asked if there is a bag that is most effective at containing waste. Public
 Works Director, Max Slankard, suggested double tying garbage bags and noted that the primary
 cause of increased rodent activity is not properly disposing and storing waste. He further explained
 that there has been no rodent activity at the nine free compost drop-off sites. Trustee Khoeun
 asked how the Village contacts homebound residents for vaccinations. Trustee Sutker asked if
 social workers and mental health workers are being recruited to join the Medical Reserve Core.


II. Fire Department
 Chief Hoeflich, Deputy Chief Eschner/ Deputy Chief Jagman, and Management Analyst, Rolando
 Ithier/ presented the FY25 budget for the Fire Department and provided an overview of services
 and accomplishments in the previous fiscal year. Trustee Sutker inquired on the number of calls
 that are for drug overdoses. Trustee Sutker asked if Narcan treats fentanyl. Trustee Pure Slovin
 asked if there Is a certain age group that calls the Fire Department the most. Chief Hoeflich
 explained that there are no outlying age groups responsible for the increased calls. Trustee Pure
 Slovin asked if the department is short staffed, has anyone on disability or has any upcoming
 retirements. Chief Hoeflich explained that the department sees an average of five retirements each
 year, that all funded positions are filled and that no one is currently on disability. Trustee Pure
 Slovin asked how training shifts are scheduled. Chief Hoeflich explained that training is rotated
 amongst staff. Trustee Klein asked how many firefighters there are and when the SAFER funding
 will conclude for the three grant funded positions. Chief Hoeflich explained that there are 84
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 often the community risk assessment is conducted. Chief Hoeflich explained that last year was the
 first time the department conducted an assessment of this scale. Trustee Khoeun asked if the
 assessment includes surrounding communities and their response rates and times. Chief Hoeflich
 explained that it does and that the increase in calls also is being seen by surrounding fire
 departments.


III. Public Works/Capital improvement Program
 Public Works Director/ MaxSlankard, presented the FY25 budget for the Public Works Department
 and an update on the Stormwater Master Plan. Trustee Kiein asked when the Board will hear from
 the Storm Water Task Force. Max and John explained that it will depend on the deliberations of the
 task force and an exact date has yet to be determined.


 Assistant to the Public Works Director/ Elizabeth Zimmerman/ provided an overview of the Village's
 refuse and compost data and provided a chart depicting the data. Trustee Khoeun asked if the
 provided chart was just drop-off site tonnage or drop-off site plus the orange bucket program.
 Zimmerman explained that it is just drop-off site tonnage. Trustee Sutker noted the success of the
 drop-off compost program. John reminded the group that the toters used at the drop-off sites are
 the largest size provided by Collective Resource. Trustee Klein asked if residents are still requesting
 second refuse toters. Zimmerman explained that requests have slowed down and far fewer
 residents requested second toters than anticipated. Trustee Johnson asked what percentage of
 Skokie homes have a second toter.


 Operations Manager, Brad Maggi, presented the FY25 Fleet Maintenance Capital Improvement
 Program (CIP) budget followed by the presentation of the FY25 Public improvements CIP by
 Engineering Director/ Russ Rietveld, and Senior Engineer/ Samantha Maximiiian. Trustee Klein
 inquired on the status of Crawford Avenue. Russ explained that the Village is stil! working with
 Cook County and that the estimated timeiine is 2026. Mayor Van Dusen asked if the Village could
 take over jurisdiction of the County owned portion ofOakton street east of Skokie boulevard. Russ
 advised that the County plans to make improvements to that portion of Oakton in 2025. Trustee
 Johnson asked about the extent of the proposed bike lanes on east Oakton. Samantha explained
 that they would run from Skokie Boulevard to McCormick Boulevard.

IV. Community Development
 Community Development Director, Johanna Nyden, and Economic Vitality Manager, Rodney
 Tonelii, presented the FY25 Community Development budget. Trustee Pure Siovin noted that the
 technology changes and ontine processes are a positive.


V. Economic Vitality/TiF
 Community Development Director/ Johanna Nyden, and Economic Vitality Manager, Rodney
 Tonelii, presented the FY25 Economic Vitality budget. Trustee Khoeun suggested highlighting
 businesses that are coming to the downtown area. Johanna explained that staff are developing
 window art for 'coming-soon' businesses. Trustee Khoeun suggested developing renderings of what
 Downtown Skokie wiil look with new businesses. Trustee Klein asked if Zelda's bought the entire
 building near Main Street and Crawford Avenue.


Public Comments:
Trustee Johnson commented on reforming the Corporation CounseFs Office and alleged Open Meetings
Act violations.



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Memorandum
Mayor's Office

TO: Boar(

FROM:
 Ma^br(
DATE: May 6, 2024

SUBJECT: Proclamation, Reappointments


 *A Proclamation

 "Jewish American Heritage Month
 May 2024

 *B Appointment


 Fire Pension Fund
 Jeffrey Greenspan

 *C Reappointments

 Board of Health
 Sibyl Yau
 Vice Chair

 Dr. Edward Linn
 Chair




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 ^mclamzittan

 WHEREAS) for nearly 370 years, Jews have profoundly contributed to
America's history^ society, and culture; and


 WHEREAS) in 2006, then-President George W. Bush established May as
^Jewish American Heritage Monthff to honor the long history of Jewish Americans
and the many contributions of Jewish Americans to American culture, history^
military, science, government, educations) and all areas of American life; and


 WHEREAS, /A£ proud heritage of Jewish Americans is a reminder of our
nation's constitutional commitment to religious freedom and the importance of a
dedication to community and history; and


 WHEREAS, the United States is experiencing a serious rise in antisemitic
activity, and Jewish Americans are the targets of 60 percent of religiously based hate
crimes and bias-based incidents; and


 WHEREAS ', our society needs to reaffirm our rejection of antisemitic bigotry
and our commitment to never compromise our steadfast support for the Jewish
community.


 NOW, THEREFORE, 7, GEORGE VAN DUSEN, Mayor of the Village
ofSkokie, do hereby proclaim the month of May as:

 "JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH"

in the Village of Skokie and we express appreciation for the significant contributions
made by Jewish Americans to the diverse community that comprises the Village of
Skokie, the State of Illinois^ and the United States of America.

 Passed this 6th day of May 2024




 Jffeotk^ Van Dusen
 Ma^br

 CUu/
Minatlfesai
Village Clerk




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Memorandum
Finance Department


To: John Lockerby, Village Manager


From: ___________________________________
 Julian Prendi, Director of Finance

Date: April 29, 2024

Subject: Agenda Item: May 6, 2024 Village Board Meeting
 Auditor Presentation on Financial Statements for the Year
 Ended April 30, 2023


Respectfully submitted for distribution is the Village’s Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (“ACFR” or annual audit) for the fiscal year ending April 30,
2023, as audited by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, a firm of Certified Public
Accountants.

The 2023 ACFR includes the audit opinion from the auditors, who attest that the
Village has properly reported its financial position in accordance with accounting
standards. In addition to the ACFR, attached is also the Auditor’s Management
Letter report, which discusses the results of the internal control review
undertaken as part of the annual audit. The auditors include in their
correspondence, as required by law, recommendations on internal controls and
policies and procedures. The Finance department will work directly with auditors
to implement all appropriate recommendations in future years’ reports.

Ms. Jasleen Kaur of Lauterbach & Amen will make a brief presentation on the
annual audit at the May 6, 2024 board meeting.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.

-Attachments via email-




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 THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE RESOLUTION NUMBER
 24-5-R-



 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
 VILLAGE OF SKOKIE AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 REGARDING MODERNIZATION IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING TRAFFIC
 SIGNALS ALONG SKOKIE BOULEVARD

 WHEREAS, Village staff have been working with the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) on their plans to improve some of the existing signalized
intersections along Skokie Boulevard within the Village of Skokie (hereinafter "Village"); and

 WHEREAS, as part of the Federa! Governments Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program, IDOT plans to modernize the traffic signals on
Skokie Boulevard at Main Street and Oakton Street (hereinafter "Project"). These
improvements wil! facilitate a freer and safer flow of traffic, for the motoring public; and

 WHEREAS, subsequent to the review of IDOT's plans for the Project, Village staff
requested Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption for the intersections at Skokle Boulevard at
Main Street and Oakton Street. Additionally, that the intersection of Oakton Street and
Lacrosse Avenue, be included as part of the current centralized system; and

 WHEREAS, the Village's share of construction costs and engineering costs for
these improvements is estimated to be not more than $27,613.51, which has been
memorialized in an Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit "1" and is required in order to
facilitate the Project. The Village has budgeted these funds in the FY2025 Capital
Improvement Plan; and

 WHEREAS, the Village Manager recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees
that the Agreement between IDOT and the Vittage, a copy of which is attached hereto and
marked as Exhibit "1", be approved substantially in the form attached hereto subject to
changes approved by the Corporation Counsel and the Village Manager or his designee;

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Agreement between the State of Illinois and
the Village of Skokie, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "1", or as it
may be revised with the approval of the Corporation Counsel and the Village Manager or his
designee, is hereby approved;

 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
Agreement on behalf of the Village of Skokie.




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 PASSED this day of, 2024.

Ayes:
 Village Clerk
Nays:
Absent:
 Approved by me this day of
Attest: , 2024.




Village Clerk Mayor, Village of SRokie




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 Exhibit 1



 This AGREEMENT entered into this day of, 2024A.D.,byand
 the STATE OF iLLENOiS, acting by and through its Department of Transportation,
 inafter called the STATE, and the Village of Skokie, County of Cook, of the State of Illinois,
 hereinafter called the VILLAGE.

 WITNESSETH

 WHEREAS, the STATE, in order to facilitate the free flow of traffic and insure safety to the
 lie. as part of the Federal Governments ConQestion Mitiaation and
 EmprovemenS (CMAQ) Program, is desirous of EmprovEng the existing signalized intersections aEong
 US 41 (Skokie Blvd) by modernizing the traffic signals US 41 (Skokie Blvd) at Main Street and
 Oakton Street (to be known as STATE Section 2024-Slgnab-03 and Contract No. 62R84) by
 performing al! other work necessary to complete the Improvement En accordance with the plans and
 specEficatioriS; and,

 WHEREAS, the VELLAGE requested Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption at US 41 (Skokie
 Blvd) at Main Street and at Oakton Street, and

 WHEREAS, the VILLAGE requested to be a part of centralized system at traffic signal
 location Oakton St at La Crosse Ave which Eie(s) completely within the corporate iimtts of the
 VILLAGE

 NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties
 hereto agree as foliows:

 1. The STATE agrees to prepare plans and spedflcattons, receive bids, award the contract, furnish
 engineering inspection during construction, and cause the improvement to be built En accordance
 with the plans, specifications, and contract. The STATE also agrees to pay all construction and
 engineering costs subject to reimbursement by the VILLAGE as hereinafter stipulated.

 2. The VILLAGE agrees to approve the plans and specifications by letter or resolution prior to the
 STATE advertising for the work to be performed hereunder.

 3. It is mutually agreed that the proportional participation for the construction costs and engineering
 costs of this improvement shai! be as follows:


 STATE COUNTY VIUAGE
 FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS
 installation of Emergency Vehicle
 Pre-emptionat:
 US41(SkokJeBlvd}atMamSt 0% 0% 100%
 Engineer! ng 15^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0^
 0% 100%
 US 41 (Skokie Blvd) at Oakton St 0% 0% 100%
 Engineering 15% 0% 0% 100%
 Centralized System
 Oakton Av at Lacrosse Ave 0% 0% 100%
 Engineering 15% 0% 0% 100%




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 !t is mutually agreed that the estimated construction costs and engineering costs of this
 improvement is divided as foliows:

 State County Village
 Funds Funds Funds
 Installation of EVP at:
 US 41 (Skokie Blvd) at Main St
 US 41 (Skokie Blvd) at Oakton St
 EVP Eotai with 15% engineer inc[yded $0 $0 $16,120.41
 *Centralfzed System
 Oakton Ave at Lacrosse Ave
 "$0"
 System with 15% engineer included $0 311,493.10
 ^y^ $27,613.51
 *Centf3l Signal System fiber interconnect installation and all appurtenances. She fmancla!
 responsibility for maintenance and electrical energy for operation of the traffic signal and
 the Central Signal System fiber interconnect and all appurtenances at this intersection shal
 be borne entirely by the Viiiage-

 5. It is mutually agreed that the VILLAGE will reimburse the STATE in an amount equal to tie
 VILLAGE'S share of the actual cost as determined En accordance with Item #4 above. It is
 mutually agreed that upon award of the contract for this improvement, the VILLAGE will pay to
 the Department of Transportation, in a lump sum from any funds allotted to the VILLAGE. An
 amount equal to 80% of its obligation incurred under this Agreement and will pay to the said
 Department the remainder of Its obligatton (including any r^on-partldpating costs for FA projects)
 in a lump sum, upon completion of the project based upon final costs.

 6. Upon acceptance by the STATE of the traffic signal improvement Included herein the financial
 responsibility for maintenance and electrical energy for the of the traffic signals shail
 be outlined as:
 MAINTENANCE ENERGY
 US 41 (Skokie Blvd) at Main St 50% State 50% State
 50% Vlliage 50% Village

 US 41 (SRokie Blvd) at Oakton St 75% State 75% State
 25% Village 25% VEilage

 7. The State's electrical contractor ("State s contractor) will maintain the signallzed Infefsectlons
 above through its electrical maintenance contractor. The financial responsibility for the VEIEage
 owned "EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-EMPTON" (EVP) equipment at the signalized
 intersections above shall be borne by the VILLAGE. Maintenance of the EVP system shall
 include the light detector amplifier, field wiring, light detectors, and cabinet appurtenances. The
 Village will be invoiced for a!l such maintenance costs directly by the State's contractor. When
 repair is necessary, the State's contractor shaii notify the Village that its EVP system Is not
 operating or requires maintenance. When the repair or maintenance activity has been approved
 by the Village, the maintenance wiif be provided by the State's contractor.

 8. Payment by the STATE of any or all its share of maintenance and energy costs is contingent
 upon the STATE receiving adequate funds En its annua! appropriation. If the STATE does not
 receive funds, they shali notify the VILLAGE.

 9. The STATE retains the right to control the sequence of timing on the traffic signals.




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 10. Ail costs associated with the installation, fuSure maintenance, or replacement of non-standard
 Department equipment, finish or hardware associated wrth the Village owned components shall
 be the sole responsibiltty of the Village. This indudes, but is not limited to, painting of the signal
 hardware, aesthetic poles, etc. The Village shall be reqylred to use the State's confcractor to
 perform maintenance functions or apply for a highway permit to do this work.

 11. !f. In the future, the STATE adopts a roadway or trafRc slgnai improvement Including any of the
 Intersections requiring modifications to the traffic signals, then the VILLAGE agrees to be
 financially responsibte for all costs pertaining to the EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-EMPTION


 12. The Village hereto agree that the traffic signal maintenance and energy provisions of tills
 Agreement shall remain In effect for a period of ten (10) years from me date of Its execution
 of so long as the traffic signals covered by the terms of this Agreement or any Amendment
 hereto remain in place either in their current or some modified configuration, whichever is
 the shorter period of time. Sucti an effective term shai! apply unless otherwise agreed In
 writing by the parties hereto.
 13. This agreement shall be binding upon and Inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their
 successors and assigns.




 Village of Skokle



 Mayor

 Date:
 ATTEST:


 CLERK

 STATE OF ILLINOIS
 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 iy:
 Jose Rlos, P.E-
 Region One Engineer




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Memorandum
Manager s Office


TO: John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
 /-^
FROM: ^
 Alex Franz, Assistant to the Village Manager


DATE: April 30, 2024

SUBJECT: Proposed Amendment ofSWANCC's Founding Agreement and By-Laws

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) is an intergovernmental agency
that was established in 1988 to facilitate the delivery of effective, competitive and
environmentally sound municipal waste operations. The Agency is governed by a Board of
Directors which consists of a Director and one or more Alternate Directors from each member
community. The Village ofSkokie is one of23-member communities with Mayor Van Dusen
serving as Director and John Lockerby serving as Alternate Director. Mayor Van Dusen also
serves as Chair of the Board of Directors. It should also be noted that Skokie was a founding
member.

At its January 24, 2024 meeting, the SWANCC Executive Committee recommended amending
its founding agreement and by-laws to allow the appointment of a staff person to serve as an
Alternate Director on SWANCC's Board of Directors. Currently, appointees must be either the
Mayor or President; another elected member of the corporate authorities; or the chief
administrative officer (i.e. Village Manager). This amendment will allow staff below the level
of chief administrative officer most familiar with waste management matters to serve as
Alternate Director. For this change to occur, all 23-member communities must adopt an
ordinance approving the amendment.

I respectfully request the Board authorize Corporation Counsel to draft the ordinance approving
the amendment to the SWANCC bylaws.




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MEMORANDUM
Purchasing Division
Engineering Division
Public Works Department

TO: John T. Lockerby, Village, Manager


FROM:
 Michael Aleksic, Assistant Finance Director



 Max Slankard, Director of Public Works

 U.-A^

 Russ Rietveld, P.E., Director of Engineering


DATE: April 22, 2024

SUBJECT: Agenda Item - May 6, 2024 Board Meeting
 2024 Water Main & Sewer Rehabilitation Improvement Project
 Skokie Project WM 24.1



Background:
The Capital Improvement Plan provides funding for Village Water System Improvements on Lawler
Avenue (Church Street to Golf Road), Knox Avenue (Oakton Street to Washington Street), Keeler
Avenue (Main Street to Dempster Street), Kedvale Avenue (Greenleaf Street to Dempster Street),
Kimball Avenue (Main Street to Greenleaf Street). Bids for the referenced capital improvement item
were advertised and publicly opened on April 11, 2024. As a result of this solicitation, five (5) bid
responses were received.




Budget Amount & Account:
020-6000-407.07-31 2,532,000.00
020-6000-407.07-71 150,000.00
FY 2025 Budget request 4,660,000.00

Tabulation:
Joel Kennedy Constructing, Chicago, IL $6,796,880.00
Martam Construction, Inc., Eigin, IL $7,420,375.20
Pan-Oceanic Engineering, Chicago, IL $8,593,612.04
Berger, Wauconda, IL $9,346,691.00
Bolder Contractors, Inc., Gary, IL $9,996,497.00
Recommendation:
It is recommended that a contract be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Joel
Kennedy Constructing Corp., Chicago IL, in the amount of $6,796,880.00. This contractor has worked
for the Village in the past and completed past projects at a satisfactory level. They are prequalified by the
Illinois Department of Transportation.


Comments:
This improvement is included in the Utilities Capital Improvement budget. The project plans,
specifications and contract documents were prepared in-house by Village staff. This project will install
6,690 feet of new 6" diameter water main and 3,874 feet of new 8" diameter water main. The project
will be reviewed and approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for compliance with
water main installation. Included within the scope of this project are the replacement of several water
main valves, private lead service line replacements, and sewer point repairs located throughout the
Village. The water main locations selected for this project include replacement of some of the water
mains previously identified during a recent water main analysis with higher likelihoods of failure. In
addition to water main break history, the analysis also takes, among other things, water main age,
material and soil conditions into account.




ec: Nick Wyatt, Assistant Village Manager
 Elizabeth Zimmerman, Assistant to the Director of Public Works
 Jeff Scholpp, Water and Sewer Superintendent
 Paul W. Ryan, P.E., Civil Engineer
 2024 WATER MAIN & SEWER REHABILITATION
 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

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 CHURCH ST./KENTONAVE.

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Memorandum
Corporation Counsel's Office

TO: The Hoi^rable Mayor^rr|d Board of Trustees

FROM:
 ^jCorp^ration^iunse?
 '"^7"~"7^

DATE: April 30, 2024

SUBJECT: May 6, 2024 Corporation Counsel's Report


SECOND READING
A. Ordinance, Code Amendment, Chapters 46 and 58, Affordable Housing
 Item A is on the agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on April
 15,2024.

 This ordinance will amend Chapters 46 and 58 of the Skokie Village Code, by adding
 language concerning Affordable Housing. This ordinance is a new version of several
 previously proposed ordinances which encompassed the requests and directions of the
 Board of Trustees. Also, included are concepts from public comments, stakeholder input
 and the Plan Commission's presentation to the Village Board. These ordinances came
 before the Village Board on May 15, 2023, second reading on September 5, 2023 and
 third reading on November 20, 2023. However, none of these ordinances were adopted.

 This fourth version of the Affordable Housing ordinance is presented to the Village Board
 as a further amalgamation of its discussions and other Input since November 20, 2023,
 including clarification that funding for the Affordable Housing Grant Program is limited to
 tenants' health, safety and ADA compliance, building code deficiencies or sustainability
 goals; adjustments to the Affordable Housing tiered unit requirements; and specifying that
 money from payments in lieu shall only be used for programs such as affordable housing
 owner occupied units, land trust programs and the Affordable Housing Renovation
 Program (limited to no more than $300,000 per year). No changes have been made to this
 ordinance since it was last presented on April 15, 2024.



FIRST READING
B. Ordinance, Dedication, 4400 Oakton Street
 Item B is on the agenda for first reading. The second reading and adoption will be on
 May 20, 2024.

 This ordinance will approve and accept the dedication of a portion of 4400 Oakton Street,
 in a B2 Commercial district to the Village of Skokle for use as a public right-of-way. The
 7.00 feet by 105.86 feet rectangular piece of land includes part of the Oakton Street. The
 dedication will be made to the Village of Skokie without financial compensation for the land
 pursuant to condition number 6 in Village Ordinance Number 23-10-Z-4660.




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C. Request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois
 Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending iitigation.




ec: Minal Desai
 John Lockerby




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 A
 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 24-5-C-



 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 46 AND 58 OF THE SKOKIE
 VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokle (hereinafter "Village") as a home rule unit of local
2 government as provided by Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 has the
3 authority to exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and
4 affairs except as limited by Article VII, Section 6 of the Itiinois Constitution of 1970; and

5 WHEREAS, as a home rule unit, the Village's powers are construed liberally as held by
6 the Illinois Supreme Court in the case of Scadron v. City of Des Plaines, 153 ill.2d 164 (1992),
7 including to regulate and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its government
8 affairs; and
9
10 WHEREAS, Chapter 46, of the Skokie Village Code contains various fees for Village
n services, programs and policies and is the appropriate Chapter of the Skokie Village Code to
12 contain provisions concerning the payment of a "fee in lieu" into a Village fund with specific
13 purposes, as part of Affordable Housing; and

14 WHEREAS, Chapter 58, of the Skokie Village Code focuses on and addresses Human
15 Relations including requirements and procedures for housing practices and, therefore, is the
16 appropriate Chapter of the Skokie Village Code to contain provisions concerning Affordable
17 Housing, thereby emphasizing the essential interreiationship between human relations, open
is housing and affordable housing and by amalgamating in one place the Village undertakes to
19 provide and safeguard these fundamental needs; and

20 WHEREAS, the Village has a long and admirable history concerning open and fair
21 housing including being the first municipaiity in the State of Illinois to pass a Fair Housing
22 Ordinance contained in Chapter 58, of the Skokie Village Code and empowering its Human
23 Relations Commission decades ago to aggressively enforce its Fair Housing Ordinance
24 through mediation and public hearings;and

25 WHEREAS, the Village has achieved two times the level of affordable housing, as
26 required by the State of Illinois and defined and calculated by the Illinois Housing
27 Development Authority ("IHDA") through organic housing trends, without any affordable
28 housing regulations or imposition of requirements on new construction, in fact, the most
29 recent published ca!culations by the IHDA verified that affordable housing in the Village has
30 increased to 21.9% amongst the highest in the North Shore; and

31 WHEREAS, while the IHDA identified that the amount of affordable housing in the
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 1 for: those who have lived in the Village and contributed to its success but are now on reduced
 2 or limited incomes as senior residents, for those who work in the Village and would like to live
 3 here and for those who seek to come to live in the Village for its opportunities; and
4
5 WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to provide renovated and updated affordable
6 housing to ensure that those who obtain affordable housing from older developments in the
7 Village live in property that is safe and habitable and provides dignity for its occupants; and
 8
 9 WHEREAS, there is also the need and interest in the Village to encourage and attract
10 new affordable housing development because housing in our community strengthens the
n economic vitality of the Village; and
12
13 WHEREAS, the Village recognizes that providing affordable housing in our community,
14 both new and restored, increases housing opportunities to maintain a diverse population,
15 including but not limited to: family friendly housing, multi-generational housing, senior housing
16 and accessibility which can be energized by the Village Housing Commission; and
17
is WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission, as directed by the Village Board at the
19 encouragement of Trustee Keith Robinson, undertook to develop affordable housing
20 recommendations from listening sessions and two (2) Public Hearings beginning in January
21 2023 from local and regional organizations and community members resulting in draft goals
22 which were presented to the Village Board on March 16,2023;and
23
24 WHEREAS, on April 17, 2023, the Plan Commission Report entitled "Affordable
25 Housing Policy Discussion" presented to the Village Board at its regular public meeting by
26 the Plan Commission Chair and thereafter its provisions were included in the Ordinance
27 presented to the Village Board on May 15, 2023; and
28
29 WHEREAS, relying on the Affordable Housing Policy Discussion and recommendations
30 from the Village Board, proposed Affordable Housing Ordinances were drafted and submitted
31 to the Village Board for action at 3 duly he!d regular public meetings on May 15, 2023,
32 September 9,2023 and November 6,2023 without approval for various reasons and uitimately
33 on November 20, 2023 at a Village Board meeting, after further discussion, Trustee Khem
34 Khoeun presented additional and adjusted provisions which are set forth and fully incorporated
35 below; and
36
37 WHEREAS, as set forth in each of the 3 previous Affordable Housing Ordinances, this
38 Ordinance intends that aif fee in lieu payments shall be deposited into a Village segregated
39 account known as the Village of Skokie Housing Fund. The fee in lieu funds in the Housing
40 Fund may be used for housing programs such as affordable owner occupied units and land
41 trust and up to $300,000 per year to be used for the Affordable Housing Renovation Program
42 as described below, all as established by the Village Board in conformity with the goals set forth
43 in this Ordinance and administered by the Village Manager; and
44
45 WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed a Housing Sub-Committee of the Village Plan
46 Commission, and this Sub-Committee shall be added to the Village Code section concerning
47 Boards and Commissions within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance and shal! be
48 established in conformity with the other commissions and shall meet quarterly and may issue
49 an annual report.

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 1
 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
 3 Village ofSkokie, Cook County, ll!inois;

 4 Section 1: That Chapter 58 of the Skokie Village Code be and the same is hereby
 5 amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new materia! is highlighted in bold.

 6 Chapter 58 - HUMAN RELATIONS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

 7 ARTICLE I.-IN GENERAL...

 8 ARTICLE III. - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

 9 Sec. 58-39. Intent and Purpose.


10 This Article shall promote the public health, safety and welfare of existing and future
11 residents of the Village by requiring certain residential developments or mixed-use
12 developments which contain a residential component to incorporate a specified
13 percentage of dwelling units to qualifying as Affordable Housing.

14 See. 58-40. DEFINITIONS
15
16 A. Definitions.
17
is - Affordable Housing. Housing that is affordable for targeted households
19 identified in this Article. "Affordable Housing" is divided into tiers based on
20 availability to households at distinct income levels.
21
22 - Affordable Housing Compliance Plan. A plan submitted by a Developer or
23 owner of a Governed Development describing how a development shall
24 comply with the requirements of this Article.
25
26 - Affordable Housing Fund. A fund to be established by the Village.
27
28 - Affordable Housing Unit A dwelling unit that meets the criteria for affordable
29 housing.
30
31 " Affordable Owner Occupied Units. Affordable housing units marketed and
32 offered for sale to eligible households subject to an affordable unit covenant.
33
34 - Affordable Rental Units. Affordable housing units marketed and offered for
35 rent to eligible households subject to standard lease terms.
36
37 - Area Median Income (AMI). The median income level for the Chicago-
38 Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area, as established and
39 defined in the annual schedule published by the Secretary of Housing and
40 Urban Development, and adjusted for household size.
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1 - Certificate of Qualification. A certificate establishing a qualified household's
2 eligibility to purchase or lease an affordable dwelling unit based on income
3 eligibility using income and asset limits, in accordance with the Village's
4 policies and procedures.
 5
6 - Consumer Price Index (CPI). Consumer price index for the Chicago-
7 Naperville-Elgin area as published annually by the U.S. Department of Labor,
s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
9
10 - Developer. The party responsible for obtaining approvals from the Village,
n including zoning, subdivision, and building permit approvals, for a Governed
12 Development
13
14 - Eligible Household. For purposes of this Article, a household with an annual
15 income less than 60% and 80%, respectively, of the Area Median Income
16 (AMI).
17
18 - Governed Development. Any residential or mixed-use development with a
19 residential component that is required to provide affordable housing units
20 under provisions of this Article. Projects at one location undertaken in
21 phases, stages or otherwise developed in distinct parts shall be considered
22 a single Governed Development
23
24 - Housing Expenses.
25 a) For affordable rental units " rent and utilities; and
26 b) For Affordable Owner Occupied Units - principal and interest of any
27 mortgages placed on the unit, property taxes, condominium or homeowner's
28 association fees, if applicable, and insurance.
29
30 - Maximum Resale Price. The maximum price, at which an owner occupied
31 affordable unit may be sold to another eligible household, based on a
32 valuation formula incorporating appraisal data, a maximum appreciation
33 factor, and allowances for capital Improvements, all as set forth in a
34 schedule to be published by the Village on an annual basis.
35
36 - Market Rate Housing Units. All owner occupied or rental dwelling units in a
37 Governed Development that are not classified as affordable housing units.
38
39 - Nursing Facilities. This means either a Skilled nursing facility or an Assisted"
40 living facility as defined in Section 118-32 of the Code.
41
42 See. 58-41. Administration.
43
44 The provisions of this Article shall be administered by the Village Manager, or
45 designee.
46
47 See. 58-42. Applicability.
48
49 A. General. The provisions of this Article shall apply to all developments that

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 1 result in the addition of or contain 11 or more residential dwelling units.
 2 Developments subject to the provisions of this Article shall be deemed
 3 Governed Developments and shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
 4
 5 I. A development that is new residential construction or new mixed-use
 6 construction with a residential component
 7
 8 2. A development that is the renovation or reconstruction of an existing
 9 multiple family residential building that increases the number of
io residential dwelling units from the number of dwelling units in the original
n structure.
12
13 3. A development that shall change the use of an existing building from
14 non-residential to residential or that will change the class of residential
15 use from single family to multi family.
16
17 4. An existing Governed Development that engages in a substantial
is renovation or remodel where the scope of the work requires the
19 relocation of tenants or permanent end of tenancy for the tenants or when
20 more than 30% of the units in the development are undergoing the
21 renovation or remodel at one time.
22
23 B. Development on Multiple Parcels. For purposes of this Article, a development
24 that is constructed across multiple adjacent parcels under common ownership
25 shall be considered a single development.
26
27 C. Excluded Developments. The requirements of this Article shall not apply to
28 the following housing types:
29
30 1. The reconstruction of an individual dwelling unit that is rebuilt;
31
32 2. A non-residential development;
33
34 3. Assisted living facilities; and
35
36 4. Nursing facilities.
37
38 See. 58-43. Affordable Housing Requirement for Governed Developments
39
40 A. Calculation of Required Affordable Units. The Developer of a Governed
41 Development must satisfy the requirements of this Article by providing
42 affordable housing units within the physical envelope of the development, in the
43 amounts to be calculated as follows, unless an exception or alternative is
44 approved by the Mayor and Board of Trustees:
45
46 1. Tiered Requirement.
47 a. For projects with 11 to 75 total dwelling units in a Governed
48 Development, 5% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as
49 affordable housing units.

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1 b. For projects with 76 to 150 total dwelling units in a Governed
2 Development without any Tax Increment Funding, Cook County
3 real estate tax program relief or local government real estate tax
4 relief, 5% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as affordable
 5 housing units.
6 c. For projects with 76 to 150 total dwelling units in a Governed
7 Development with any Tax Increment Funding, Cook County real
s estate tax program relief or local government real estate tax relief,
9 7% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as affordable
to housing units.
n d. For projects with more than 150 total dwelling units in a Governed
12 Development without any Tax Increment Funding, Cook County
13 real estate tax program relief or local government real estate tax
14 relief, 7% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as affordable
15 housing units.
ie e. For projects with more than 150 total dwelling units in a Governed
17 Development with any Tax Increment Funding, Cook County real
is estate tax program relief or local government real estate tax relief,
19 10% shall be marketed, offered and maintained as affordable
20 housing units.
21 f. For all projects, half the required affordable housing units shall be
22 for applicants with no more than 60% of AMI and half shall be for
23 applicants with no more than 80% of AMI.
24 g. When the total number of on-site units is an odd number,
25 applicants shall select which affordable level the additional unit
26 shall be.
27
28 2. Fractional Units. When the application of the percentages specified
29 above results in a number of required affordable housing units that
30 includes a fraction, the fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole
31 number if the fraction is greater than 0.5. If the result includes a fraction
32 equal to or less than 0.5, the Developer shall have the option of rounding
33 up to the next whole number and providing the affordable housing units
34 on-site, or providing the Village with a payment in lieu of providing an
35 additional affordable housing unit for that one additional unit.
36
37 B. Payment in Lieu of Providing Affordable Units.
38
39 1. A Developer may make a cash payment in lieu of constructing some or
40 all of the required affordable housing units otherwise required to be
41 constructed pursuant to this Article, but only if the Mayor and Board of
42 Trustees approve such payment as part of a Site Plan Approval or
43 Planned Unit Development.
44
45 2. Required Payment in Lieu fee. For Governed Developments permitted
46 to satisfy their affordable housing requirement through a payment in lieu,
47 the amount due to the Village shall be pursuant to Section 46-140 of the
48 Code and shall be deposited into a Village segregated account to be used


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 1 for housing programs such as affordable owner occupied units, land
 2 trust and the Affordable Housing Renovation Program.
 3
 4 3. Timing of Payment. A Developer shall be required to submit the
 5 permitted payment in lieu for a Governed Development prior to the
 6 issuance of any building permits for the Governed Development. In the
 7 event that a Governed Development is being constructed in phases, the
 8 Developer shall only be required to submit a portion of the payment in
 9 lieu corresponding to the proportion of that phase.
10
11
12 Sec.58-44. Location and Design Attributes of Affordable Housing Units.
13
14 Affordable housing units in a Governed Development must comply with the following
15 standards, unless granted an exception by the Village Board as part of the affordable
ie housing compliance plan-
17
is A. Location of Affordable Housing Units. Affordable housing units must
19 be dispersed among the market rate housing units throughout the
20 Governed Development and not clustered together or segregated from
21 market rate housing.
22
23 B. Size of Units. Affordable housing unit size must be generally
24 representative of and correspond to the size of the market rate housing
25 units within the Governed Development.
26
27 C. Phasing of Construction. In a Governed Development to be
28 constructed in multiple phases, each phase of the development must
29 include a number of affordable housing units proportional to the fraction
30 that the phase consists of the entire Governed Development.
31 Construction of affordable housing units may not be delayed or grouped
32 into later phases of a Governed Development.
33
34 D. Exterior Appearance. The exterior appearance of affordable housing
35 units in any Governed Development must be visually compatible with the
36 market rate housing units in the Governed Development. External
37 building materials and finishes must be substantially the same in type
38 and quality for affordable housing units as for market rate housing units.
39 Affordable housing units shall be indiscernible from market rate housing
40 units when viewed from interior corridors and other common areas.
41
42 E. Mix of Bedroom Types of Affordable Housing Units. The bedroom mix
43 of affordable housing units must be in equal proportion to the bedroom
44 mix of the market rate housing units within the Governed Development
45
46 F. Amenities. Affordable housing units must have similar access to
47 common areas, facilities, and services as that enjoyed by comparable
48 market rate housing units in a Governed Development including but not


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 1 limited to outdoor spaces, amenity spaces, storage, parking, bicycle
 2 parking facilities, and resident services.
 3
 4 G. Mixed Occupancy Developments. If a Governed Development includes
 5 both rental housing units and owner occupied units, the ratio of
 6 affordable rental to affordable owner occupied units marketed and
 7 offered must be equal to the ratio of rental to owner occupied market rate
 8 housing units marketed and offered in the Governed Development.
 9
10 Sec. 58-45. Period ofAffordability.
11
12 The Lease of Affordable Rental Units. The period of affordability shall be 25
13 years, to commence at the time of six (6) months subsequent to when the Certificate
14 of Occupancy is issued by the Village. The Developer or owner shall execute and
15 record any agreements, covenants, or instruments required by this Part to ensure
16 compliance with this section.
17
18 Sec. 58-46. Reserved for Affordability Controls for Affordable Owner Occupied Units.
19
20 Sec. 58-47. Affordabiiity Controls For Affordable Rental Units.
21
22 A. Rental Rates for Affordable Rental Units. Permitted housing expenses for affordable
23 rental units shall be set according to a schedule published by the Village annually and
24 calculated on the basis of:
25
26 1. Housing expenses at or below thirty one percent (31%) of the designated
27 eligible income tiers set forth in Section 58-43, with a household size
28 corresponding to the size of the unit
29
30 2. If the most recent edition of HUD's reporting indicates a lower area median
31 income than the previous edition, the maximum housing expenses shall be
32 adjusted accordingly.
33
34 3. The following relationship between unit size and household size shall be used
35 to determine the appropriate income level at which affordable housing expenses
36 are calculated:
37
 Income Level
 Unit Size
 for Household Size
 Efficiency 1 Person
 1 Bedroom 2 Persons
 2 Bedrooms 3 Persons
 3 Bedrooms 4 Persons
 4 Bedrooms 7 Persons
38
39 B. Lease Term. No affordable rental unit may be initially leased for a period of less than
40 12 months. All leases must be written and, in a form, approved by the Village. Renewal
41 leases may be less than 12 months based on mutual agreement between the Developer


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1 and tenant. Final lease agreements are the responsibility of the Developer and the
2 prospective tenant. Tenants are responsible for application fees, security deposits and
3 the full amount of the rent as stated on the lease. All lease provisions shall comply
4 with applicable laws and regulations. The Developer shall maintain copies of all leases
5 entered into with a certified household (including an income certification) and
6 distribute a copy to the Village or its designated not-for-profit partner organization.
 7
 8 C. Rental Compliance. The Developer, or its designee, shall submit an annual
 9 compliance report describing each affordable unit in detail including but not limited to
10 changes in tenancy, turnovers, and income certifications for all new tenants upon
n request of the Village Manager.
12
13 See. 58-48. Affordable Housing Compliance Plans ~ Review And Approval Process.
14
15 A. Application. For a!l Governed Development projects, the Developer shall file an
ie application for approval of the project's plan to comply with this Article on a form
17 provided and required by the Village Manager or designee.
18
19 See. 58-49. Reduced Parking Requirement For Qualifying Developments.
20
21 For all Governed Development projects that include the requisite number of Affordable
22 Housing Units without any reduction of on-site Affordable Housing Units pursuant to
23 the payment in lieu provisions of Sec. 58-43 B, off-street parking minimum
24 requirements of the Village Code, are abated and Inessential and shall be determined
25 through site plan approval. This may include greater flexibility in the design and
26 allocation of off-street parking within the envelope of the building and on the building
27 property. Site plan approval may also include the availability of alternative forms of
28 transportation, proximity of public transportation and needs of the expected residents
29 of the Affordable Housing Project. Any such relief from off-street parking minimum
30 requirements shall not be upon the approval of the Plan Commission and Village
31 Board.
32
33 See. 58-50. Reserved for Land Trust Provisions and its Administration.
34
35
36 Section 2: That Chapter 46 of the Skokie Village Code be and the same is hereby
37 amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is highlighted in bold.
38
39 Chapter 46 FEES FOR LICENSES, SERVICES AND PERMITS
40
41
42
43 ARTICLE IV. - BUILDING PERMITS AND RELATED FEES
44
45
46
47 Sec. 46-140. - Affordable Housing Unit - Fee In Lieu.




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 1 The fee in lieu for Affordable Housing Units pursuant to Section 58-43 B shall be
 2 $100,000 per Affordable Housing Unit in a Governed Development with 11 to 150 total
3 units and shall be $150,000 per Affordable Housing Unit in a Governed Development
4 with 151 or more total units.

5 Section 3: That an Affordable Housing Renovation Grant program shall be
e established under the direction of the Village Manager or designee. General provisions of the
7 program shall be as follows:
 8
 9 A. Purpose.
10
n The purpose and intent of the Affordable Housing Renovation Grant Program shall be to
12 encourage and foster the renovation rental properties consisting of two (2) to four (4) unit
13 buildings in Skokie that qualify as Affordable Housing. The focus shall be on the older housing
14 stock that has not been recently improved, which the receipt of grant funds would advance
15 the livability and safety of the property with renovation. The provisions of this Affordable
16 Housing Renovation Grant Article shall be administered by the Village Manager or designee.
17
18 B. Administration.
19
20 The Village Manager or designee shall promulgate rules, regulations and forms for the
21 Affordable Housing Renovation Grant Program and will administer the program.
22
23 C. Property and Owner(s) Eligibility.
24
25 1. Properties eligible for funding under the Affordable Housing Renovation Grant
26 Program shall be existing properties in the Village of Skokie which have satisfied
27 the State of Illinois definition for Affordable Housing for at least 3 consecutive years
28 including the year of application for Affordable Housing Renovation Grant funds.
29 Additionally, a property must be at least a two (2) unit rental building, and no more
30 than a four (4) unit rental building and the property owner or family member cannot
31 be a resident, occupant or tenant in the property at any time during the Term of the
32 Affordable Housing Renovation Grant.
33
34 2. Eligible property owners shall own not more than three (3) qualifying rental
35 properties In the Village of Skokie.
36
37 3. Funding from this grant shall be used to correct or remediate conditions concerning
38 tenants' health, safety and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and all
39 grants shall be limited to Village Building Code deficiencies or Village sustainability
40 goals such as electrical, plumbing, door, window, exterior lighting and HVAC.
41
42 D. Applications.
43
44 The owner(s) in title to a prospective property shall submit an application and any additional
45 documents required by the Village Manager or designee, pursuant to the published rules and
46 regulations of the Affordable Housing Renovation Grant Program. Documents to be included
47 with the application may include but are not limited to;


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 1 1. A statement of the scope of work,
2 2. Proposals from 3 licensed contractors for the contemplated work, who are licensed
3 to perform work in the Vii!age of Skokie, and
4 3. A fully executed agreement with the selected contractor, shall be tendered prior to
5 the commencement of any construction, demolition or renovation or any materiai
6 change to the structure or prior to the issuance of any required permits, in order to
7 qualify for an Affordable Housing Renovation Grant.
8
 9 E. Grant Acfreement to be Recorded,
10
n Applicants) shall be required to execute and submit documents which shall be recorded
12 against the property for which the grant funds are to be used, requiring that aii units In subject
13 property shall be rented to households with a qualifying household income at or be!ow 80%
14 of the area median income ("AMI") and paying an affordable rent as published annually by
15 the Illinois Housing Development Authority ("IHDA") with an allowance for Increases in real
16 estate taxes.
17
is F. Source and Limit of Grant Funds.
19
20 Affordable Housing Renovation Grant funds shall be allocated from the fee in lieu Fund of the
21 Village accumulated from new development payments. Funds allocated for an Affordable
22 Housing Renovation Grant shall be released to the property owner after the contracted work
23 is completed and inspected by the Village. Any single Affordable Housing Renovation Grant
24 shall be limited to no more than $50,000 per property and not more than $300,000 shall be
25 allocated or awarded from the aggregate of the fee in lieu or Affordable Housing Fund for
26 renovations in any calendar year, although it is not required that any Affordable Housing
27 Renovation Grant be awarded each year.
28
29 G. Term of Affordable Housina RenQvatjon.Grant.
30
31 All Affordable Housing Renovation Grants shall require that the affordable housing rent
32 remain in place for a minimum of 10 years from the date of the first payment of Affordable
33 Housing Renovation Grant money. The Affordable Housing Renovation Grant runs with the
34 property and is not based on ownership. New property owners shal! be required to maintain
35 the existing Affordable Housing rent as established under the Affordable Housing Renovation
36 Grant.
37
38 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
39 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.




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 ADOPTED this _ day of ,2024.

Ayes:
Nays: Village Clerk
Absent:

Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
This th day of , 2024; ,2024.
and published in pamphlet form
according to law from _th,
2024 to th, 2024.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


Village Clerk




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 MML: 5/6/2024 1si Reading
 Rtn to Corp Council
 5/20/2024 2nd Reading


 B
 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 24-5-Z-




 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAT OF DEDICATION
 FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCA TED A T
 4400 OAKTON STREET, SKOK/E, ILLINOIS, IN A B2 COMMERCIAL
 DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, the owner of the following described real property:

2 THE SOUTH 7.00 FEET OF LOTS 37, 38, 39 AND 40 IN KRENN AND DATO'S OAKTON
3 STREET AND 44™ AVENUE "L" SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST ^ OF THE SOUTHEAST V^
4 OF THE SOUTHWEST ^A OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF
5 THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

6 PIN: 10-22-332-027-0000, 10-22-332-028-0000, 10-22-332-029-0000,
7 10-22-332-030-0000
8
 9 more commonly known as a portion of 4400 Oakton Street, Skokie, lliinois (hereinafter
10 "Subject Property") in a B2 Commercial district, is dedicating the Subject Property to the
n Village of Skokie for use as a public right-of-way, as depicted on the "Plat of Dedication" plat,
12 dated February 6, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "1"; and

13 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is a 7.00 feet by 105.86 feet rectangular piece of
14 land and will place both Oakton Street to the minimum of 40' from centerline and the existing
15 public sidewalk, within the public right-of-way; and

16 WHEREAS, the dedication will be made to the Village of Skokie without financial
17 compensation for the land pursuant to condition number 6 in Village Ordinance Number 23-
18 10-Z-4660;and

19 WHEREAS, the Community Development Director reviewed the dedication and
20 recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested dedication be approved
21 in accordance with her memorandum dated February 6, 2024; and

22 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on May
23 20, 2024, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Community Development
24 Director;

25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
26 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:




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 1 Section 1: That the above stated Recitals are restated and incorporated as if stated
2 in futt.

3 Section 2: That the dedication of the Subject Property, legally described above and
4 commonly known as a portion of 4400 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a
5 B2 Commercial district, as depicted on the "Pfat of Dedication", dated February 6, 2024, be
6 approved.

 7 Section 3: That the "Plat of Dedication", dated February 6, 2024, attached hereto
 8 as "Exhibit 1", except as it may be revised subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel
 9 and the Village Manager or designee, be and the same is hereby accepted. The Plat shall
to be recorded with the Cook County Clerk's Office.

n Section 4: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the
12 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and duly
13 recorded with the Cook County Clerk's Office at the owner's expense.

14 Section 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
15 passage, approva! and recordation as provided by law.
16
 ADOPTED this day of, 2024.

 Ayes:
 Village Clerk
 Nays:
 Absent:
 Approved by me this day of
 Attested and filed in my office this , 2024.
 day of , 2024


 Mayor, Village of Skokie
 Village Clerk




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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, May 6, 2024




Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Minal Desai

Mayor Van Dusen called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson,
Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Klein will be arriving late.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the Proclamation and approval of
the minutes. Trustee Johnson thanked Village Clerk Desai and Manager Lockerby for approving
the Budget Hearing Minutes.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Khoeun
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, April 15, 2024 and minutes
of the Budget Hearings held on Thursday, April 11 and Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Khoeun
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve Voucher List #24-FY24 of May 6, 2024.
Omnibus vote.

A. Proclamations
Jewish American Heritage Month – May 2024
Trustee Pure Slovin read the Proclamation expressing appreciation for the significant
contributions made by Jewish Americans to the diverse community that comprises the
Village of Skokie, the State of Illinois and the Unites States of America.

Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Village Clerk Minal Desai
 Name Old Position New Position
 Sean Gibson Police Sergeant Police Commander
 Sergio Marino Police Sergeant Police Commander
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Police Commanders who introduced their family and friends.

B. Swearing in of the following personnel by Bruce Rottner, of the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners:
 Name Old Position New Position
 Douglas Bennett Police Officer Police Sergeant
 Giovanni De La Vega Police Officer Police Sergeant
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Police Sergeants who introduced their family and friends.

*C. Appointment
 Fire Pension Fund: Jeffrey Greenspan
Omnibus vote.

*D. Reappointment
 Board of Health: Sibyl Yau as Vice Chair and Dr. Edward Linn as Chair
Omnibus vote.


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Trustee Klein arrived and was seated.
Presentations and Reports.
A. Presentation
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Presentation by Jasleen Kaur of Lauterbach & Amen,
LLP
Ms. Jasleen Kaur of Lauterbach & Amen made a brief presentation on the annual audit. The 2023 ACFR
includes the audit opinion from the auditors, who attest that the Village has properly reported its financial
position in accordance with accounting standards. Also the Auditor’s Management Letter report discusses
the results of the internal control review undertaken as part of the annual audit.

 Report of the Village Manager.
A. Skokie Green Business Program.
Motion to award a contract for the Skokie Green Business Program to Smart Energy Design Assistance
Center, University of Illinois Champaign in an amount not to exceed $40,000. The project will be funded
through the Village’s Economic Development Fund.
Lisa Sanzenbacher, Sustainability Coordinator answered questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Pure Slovin Seconded: Trustee Johnson
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

B. Reduction in the Permitted Number of Pawn Shop Licenses in the Village.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval of a revision to
Village Code Chapter 26, Article XXIII Pawnbrokers and Precious Medals dealers to reduce the number
of permitted active licenses for pawnbrokers.
Trustees Robinson, Klein, Khoeun and Pure Slovin spoke on the subject. Also resident David Iancu
commented on the subject.
Johanna Nyden answered questions from the Trustees.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Johnson
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Pure Slovin
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

C. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) CMAQ Traffic Signal Interconnect Project –
Execution
of an Agreement between Village of Skokie and IDOT.
Resolution 24-5-R-1568
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation to approve the Resolution with the Illinois Department
(IDOT) CMAQ traffic signal interconnect project and execute the Agreement with IDOT.
A resident spoke about the confusing traffic light at Niles Center, Dempster and Skokie Blvd.
Russ Rietveld, Director of Engineering answered questions from the Board and resident.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Pure Slovin
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

*D. Proposed Amendment of SWANCC’s Founding Agreement and By-Laws.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendations and request Mayor and Board to authorize the
Corporation Counsel to draft the necessary ordinance for the proposed amendment of DWANNCC’s
founding agreement and by-laws.
Omnibus vote.

*E. 2024 Water Main & Sewer Rehabilitation Improvement Project – Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp.,
Chicago, Illinois - $6,796,880.
Motion to award a contract to Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp., Chicago, IL in the amount of $6,796,880
for 2024 water main & sewer rehabilitation improvement project.
Omnibus vote.

*F. Pest Control Services – Platinum Pest Solutions, Lansing, Illinois - $214,000.
Motion to award a contract to Platinum Pest Solutions, Lansing, IL in the amount of $214,000 for pest
control services.
Omnibus vote.

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*G. Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment.
 Motion to concur with the Public Works Director to sell at auction certain surplus vehicles.
 Omnibus vote.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
SECOND READING
 A. Ordinance 24-5-C-4684
Motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapters 46 and 58 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to
Affordable Housing. Item A is on the agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on
April 15, 2024.
Corporation Lorge stated that this ordinance is a new version of several previously proposed ordinance
which encompassed the request and directions of the Trustees, concepts from public comments,
stakeholder input and the Plan Commission’s presentation to the Village Board.
 Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Khoeun
 Trustee Klein spoke about Skokie’s housing at 22% affordable and over 287 emails from
 residents to vote NO.
 Trustee Pure Slovin stated that this Ordinance does not address needs of residents.
 Trustee Johnson spoke about renters paying over 50% income for housing, parking issues,
 affordable rates, 2 tier structure, fee in lieu, and does not create affordable units.
 Trustee Robinson, Sutker, Khoeun stated that it is far from perfect, that it is a start and a
 compromise, stepping stone, start and tract data, and having a Housing Commission.

 Trustee Johnson made a motion to amend the original motion of 58.43B4 that large
 developments with 150 or more would not be eligible for fee-in-lieu.
 Motion dies for lack of second.

 Trustee Johnson made a motion to amend the Resolution preceding this Ordinance to establish an
 Independent Housing Committee within 90 days.
 Motion dies for lack of second.
 Motion to approve Ordinance 24-5-C- 4684
 Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, and Mayor Van Dusen
 Nays: Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein
 Absent: None.
 MOTION CARRIED

 FIRST READING
 B. An ordinance approving a Plat of Dedication for a portion of the property located at 4400 Oakton
 Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a B2 Commercial district. Item B is on the agenda for first reading. The second
 reading and adoption will be on May 20, 2024.

 Executive Session
 Motion to approve a request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the
 Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation.
 Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Khoeun
 Trustee Johnson asked when an Executive Session would be on the Agenda to discuss the annual
 performance review for Corporation Counsel and Manager. The Mayor said it will be looked
 into.
 Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
 Nays: None.
 Absent: None.
 MOTION CARRIED

 Unfinished Business.
 Trustee Johnson spoke about clarification for the agenda item process.

 New Business
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Public Comments.
Gail Schechter from Skokie Neighbors for Housing Justice spoke about the Inclusionary Ordinance.
Jan Beladi spoke about the Ordinance and read a letter from Emi Yamauchi concerning
Affordable housing.
Sue Lobach from Joining forces for Affordable Housing that is a program of Connection for the
Homeless spoke about the housing crisis.
Lauren Grodnicki spoke about the Ordinance far from being perfect but to have something in place is
good.
Trustee Johnson spoke about half of Skokie or majority are rent challenged, paying over 30% of their
income for rent.
David Iancu asked Trustee Johnson for clarification on his statement about Skokie renter’s being cost
burden.
Jason Amrani spoke about surrounding suburbs of Skokie and how the housing numbers are lower with
the mandate in place. According to HUD, most of the numbers have decreased. Skokie is at 21.9%
affordability.
Mayor Van Dusen stated that the State of Illinois strives to achieve at least 10% minimum low &
moderate Income by the Illinois housing Development Authority.
George Hanus- commended the Board for the service of the Police and Fireman. He is opposed to the
Affordable Ordinance.
Kevin Foley-green energy, affordable housing and electric power is affecting his business.
Michelle Neuendorf spoke about the closure of Bessie Rhodes School. Mayor Van Dusen wrote the
Board President a letter concerned about the announcement of closing of the potential District 65 school.
Lauren Grodnicki spoke about City of Chicago’s bird strike ordinance. Skokie is a leader of Bird Strike
Mitigation. She also did a Power Point on Environmental Impact.
Trustee Johnson continued presentation of Reforming the Village of Skokie’s Legal Department.
Public Comments by email.
Kimberly Polka-Ranked choice voting.
Tom Whitaker-Advocate for an Inclusionary housing ordinance
Victoria Wolfinger-concerns with the Affordable housing ordinance.
Gail Schechter-Rewrite the flawed housing ordinance.
Matt Temkin-disheartened by the “inclusionary housing ordinance”
Kalman Krause-vote no on the Inclusionary Ordinance.
Mr. Jinsky Jean Pois-College campus protests & intimidation
Debbie Cohen-disappointment with the inclusionary ordinance.
Maggie Vandermeer-disappointing housing ordinance.
Catharine White-Housing Ordinance- once more, with feeling.
Fred Spagat-vote NO on the affordable Housing Ordinance.
Rhea Jacobson-vote NO on affordable Housing Ordinance.
Dr. Aide Acosta and Mr. John Leal-concerned parents of the Bessie Rhodes School of Global
Studies.
Ryan Lezcano-9543 Lincolnwood Dr. preservation of Bessie Rhodes School.
There were over 300 email from residents to vote NO on the Affordable Housing Ordinance.

Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn 9:28 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED



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 Village Clerk
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Closed Session
A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:30 pm. Those present were
Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Desai, Trustees Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin,
Klein, Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wyatt, Corporation Counsel Lorge, Assistant
Corporation Counsel McCarthy, and Risk Manager Hornaday. The meeting ended at 9:35 p.m.




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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