Consumer Affairs Commission — Skokie, IL
Date: 2021-09-08

CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION AGENDA
 September 8, 2021



1. Intro topic

2. Approval of minutes


3. Farmers Market
 Nasko report
 First redemption day
 Loyalty cards

4. Business of the Year
 Number of nominations received
 Number of businesses nominated
 Eligibility of Farmers Market vendors
 Confirmation of distribution of questionnaires
 Confirmation of meeting dates Selection meeting/Trustee schedule

5. Electric aggregation

6. Your brilliant smart phone

7. Discussion of next meeting date


8. Miscellaneous



 Sec 2‐812 Duties

 It shall be the duty of the Consumer Affairs Commission to coordinate consumer affairs
 activities, carry on educational activities on consumer matters, supervise the
 preparation of consumer affairs reports and recommend to the Mayor and the Board of
 Trustees ordinances, rules and regulations and methods of enforcement in relation to
 consumer affairs activities.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES
 September 8, 2021
In attendance: Khem Khoeun Brian Augustine, Joanne Haeberlin, Biju Krishnan, Howard Meyer, Anil Pillai,
George Mathew, Ted Lavine, Nasko Pelinkaj
Excused: Gary Merrill, Pratap Sampat
Absent: Ruhul Chowdhury

Meeting was called to order at 6:31

Farmers Market. Nasko reminded that we still have 9 markets left with the last one November 7. Besides the
regular food vendors we have weekly entertainment and rotating Skokie craft vendors. Sunrise has finished
their season. There will be a Bike Valet but while they have a presence, there should be no solicitation. Ted
suggested we explore having Verlo which is a mobile bike repair bus. It was decided that since they were non
food connected it wouldn’t work with the Village ordinance. First loyalty card redemption went well. There
are 2 more. October 17 and November 7. Nasko to include in weekly market newsletter. Nasko also reported
on the popularity of the matching SNAP program. It had been decided to limit the match to $5.00 as we are
rapidly using our two grants. Joanne asked for suggestions on distribution of the loyalty cards for next year.
Suggestions included moving CAC table (with tent) to a more central location. Signage at both entrances
showing stamping vendors. Put loyalty cards with a small sign in Village Hall lobby. Brian to follow up with
Kneads and Wants to see if they would like to donate a $50 gift certificate for the loyalty card grand prize
drawing. Possibly have donated or purchase two $25 gift certificates.

Business of the Year. Brian reported that 142 nominations were received representing 56 different
businesses. While Skokie Public Library was nominated, they are not considered a Skokie business.
Discussion about whether Farmers Market vendors were eligible. It was decided that if they didn’t do
business in Skokie beyond Sunday, they could not be considered a Skokie business. Questionnaires have been
distributed with a return due by September 27. Questionnaire review by the subcommittee is scheduled for
5:30 on October 6. Presentation in the Trustee meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 1.

Brilliant Smart Phone. Joanne to discuss with Ann Tennes if one of these items could be included in issues of
NewSkokie.

Our next meeting date has been changed to October 12 at 6:30.

Miscellaneous. Howard reported that the layout for the Backlot Bash to be tweaked for next year.

Meeting adjourned at 7:35.

Joanne Haeberlin
Chair