Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2020-02-03

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 – 8:00 P.M.

 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School.

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #18-FY20 of February 3, 2020.

* 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 A. Proclamation
 Black History Month – February 2020

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointments
 Beautification & Improvement: Barbara Rubins
 Board of Health: Maureen Hanlon, Sibyl Yau and Dr. Nancy Topouzian, Emeritus
 Commission on Family Services: Yolanda Bender, Jo Hammerman, Arnold Oskin,
 Michael Stiehl, Melissa Versch
 Consumer Affairs Commission: Theodore Lavine
 Fine Arts Commission: Vassilen Vasevski
 Human Relations Commission: Sheila Crumrine
 Public Safety Commission: Daniel Fink
 Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Emily Okallau
 Telecommunications & Technology Commission: Christopher Oh
 B. Reappointments
 Commission on Family Services: Harold Primack as Chair
 Plan Commission: Paul Luke as Chair
 C. Resignations
 Board of Health: Dr. Clifford Prince
 Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Richa Shah

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Interior/Exterior TIF Rehabilitation Program Grant for 4901 Main Street (P.S.
 Greetings/Sketchbook Brewing – Skokie).
 B. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Dempster Street/Skokie Boulevard/Niles
 Center Road Improvement Project.
 C. Skokie–Green Infrastructure Grant Joint Agreement with Metropolitan Water
 Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
 * D. Proprietary Purchase of ECG Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer – Zoll Medical Corp.,
 Chelmsford, Massachusetts - $24,468.41.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
 * A. An ordinance amending Chapter 118, Appendix A Use Table, of the Skokie Village
 Code pertaining to art dealers, supplies, sales and service (2019-43P). This item is on
 the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.




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 FIRST READING:
 B. An ordinance providing for the repeal of certain inactive ordinances granting special
 use permits and site plan approvals at multiple locations within the Village of Skokie.
 This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the February 18, 2020
 agenda for second reading and adoption.
 C. An ordinance amending Chapter 70, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to
 theft and retail theft. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the
 February 18, 2020 agenda for second reading and adoption.

 12. Unfinished Business.

 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2019-45P – Alley Vacation Bounded by Golf Road,
 Leamington Avenue, Foster Street, and Laramie Avenue.

 15. 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Hearing #3.

 16. Citizen Comments.

 17. Adjournment.




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 20-2-C-

 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118, APPENDIX A USE TABLE,
 OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO ART DEALERS,
 SUPPLIES, SALES AND SERVICE

1 WHEREAS, Chapter 118, Appendix A Use Table, of the Skokie Village Code provides
2 for the listing of zoning uses in the Village of Skokie; and

3 WHEREAS, pursuant to the request of Art of North and Central Chicagoland, located
4 at 7821 Gross Point Road, Skokie, to allow art dealers, supplies, sales and service as a
5 permitted use in the M1 Office Assembly Industry district, staff reviewed the request; and

6 WHEREAS, currently it is a permitted use in the NX, TX, CX, B1, B2, B3 and B4
7 districts and while many businesses under this use tend to be geared toward retail sales of art
8 and art supplies which require a street presence, the service side of the businesses which
9 involves the repair and restoration of works of art can be performed by businesses located
10 within an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoned building; and

11 WHEREAS, limited retail uses are allowed with a special use permit in an M1 Office
12 Assembly Industry district provided that the retail use not exceed the lessor of 5,000 square
13 feet or 10% of the total gross floor area, and this use meets the intent of the M1 district; and

14 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public meeting duly held on December
15 5, 2019, for which proper legal notice had been achieved and no interested parties appeared,
16 voted to concur with the recommendation of staff to amend Chapter 118, Appendix A Use
17 Table accordingly; and

18 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission recommended to the Mayor and Board of
19 Trustees that art dealers, supplies, sales and service be allowed as a permitted use in the M1
20 Office Assembly Industry district and that Chapter 118, Appendix A Use Table, of the Skokie
21 Village Code be amended accordingly; and

22 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on
23 January 6, 2020, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan Commission;
24 and

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

27 Section 1: That Chapter 118, Appendix A Use Table, of the Skokie Village Code
28 be and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
29 highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken through.

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1 Chapter 118 – Zoning
2 …

3 Appendix A. – Use Table
4 …

 Other consumer
 goods:
 Antique and thrift shop P P P P P P P P
 Art dealer, supplies, sales, and service P P P P P P P P P
 Auction house S S S S S
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6 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
7 approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
8
 ADOPTED this day of , 2020.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of , 2020; , 2020.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from
 , 2020 to , 2020.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


 Village Clerk
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 20-2-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN INACTIVE
 ORDINANCES GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMITS AND SITE PLAN
 APPROVALS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS WITHIN THE
 VILLAGE OF SKOKIE

1 WHEREAS, from time to time, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
2 Skokie have adopted various ordinances granting special use permits (hereinafter “SUP”) and
3 site plan approvals (hereinafter “SPA”) at different locations within the Village of Skokie; and

4 WHEREAS, many of these uses for which the aforementioned SUPs and SPAs were
5 granted no longer exist, were never utilized or are no longer necessary and therefore should
6 be repealed; and

7 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department staff has conducted a detailed
8 review of SUPs and SPAs. It has been determined that there are currently nineteen (19)
9 SUPs and SPSs that are no longer applicable because the properties are not being used in a
10 manner consistent with the approving ordinance or are no longer necessary. A brief
11 description of the SUP and SPA Ordinances to be repealed, and the reason for the repeal, is
12 attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; and

13 WHEREAS, notices were sent to the property taxpayers of record for the properties
14 affected by the nineteen (19) SUP and SPA Ordinances, notifying them: (i) the ordinance
15 granting their respective SUP or SPA was going to be repealed due to inactivity or it is no
16 longer necessary; and (ii) they should contact the Community Development Department if they
17 objected to the repeal. The Village did not receive any objections; and

18 WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development and the Corporation Counsel
19 recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the nineteen (19) ordinances specified
20 in Exhibit “1”, granting the SUPs and SPA’s for uses which no longer exist, were never utilized
21 or are no longer necessary, be repealed; and

22 WHEREAS, the repeal of these ordinances will reduce the number of active
23 ordinances, thereby resulting in improved enforcement; and

24 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
25 February 3, 2020, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation;

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




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1 Section 1: That the following Village Ordinances, listed by Village Ordinance
2 Number, be and the same are hereby repealed:
3 66-8-Z-144 96-9-Z-2632 97-4-Z-2670
4 06-9-Z-3464 79-10-Z-1231 07-9-Z-3540
5 81-10-Z-1395 03-10-Z-3215 06-12-Z-3478
6 94-12-Z-2478 04-6-Z-3282 13-12-Z-4017
7 14-4-Z-4047 14-4-Z-4048 15-2-Z-4121
8 15-2-Z-4122 17-8-Z-4318 17-8-Z-4319
9 17-12-Z-4346
10 A list of the above stated ordinances with a brief description of each is attached hereto as
11 Exhibit “1.”
12
13 Section 2: That any previous Village Ordinances repealed by those Ordinances
14 listed in Section 1, shall remain repealed and remain null and void. Nothing in this
15 Ordinance shall be construed to reinstate the previously repealed ordinances.

16 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
17 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
18
 ADOPTED this day of February, 2020.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of February, 2020. February, 2020.



 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie

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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 20-2-C-



 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE III, OF THE
 SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO THEFT AND RETAIL THEFT

1 WHEREAS, Chapter 70, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code provides for offenses
2 against property; and

3 WHEREAS, with the successful rise in economic development and the positive benefits of
4 the growth of retail businesses in the Village of Skokie, there is a resulting increase in the
5 incidents of retail theft. Many of these incidents are of a minor nature with value amounts being
6 less than $300.00. Currently, the only redress for the Skokie Police Department is to do a formal
7 misdemeanor arrest which may take an officer up to 4 to 5 hours to process; and

8 WHEREAS, complicating factors concerning low level retail theft include the reluctance of
9 the State’s Attorney’s Office to charge or prosecute first time offenders and the asset protection
10 policies of some retail businesses which increase reliance on local authorities; and

11 WHEREAS, an amendment to the Skokie Village Code to allow for the issuance of a
12 citation for an ordinance violation instead of a formal arrest, should the circumstances allow, will
13 save valuable police hours and free police officers to be on duty; and

14 WHEREAS, with the addition of an ordinance violation for theft, Skokie police officers will
15 be able to issue a prepay citation with an escalating fine schedule payable to the Village of
16 Skokie. Respondents may also request a hearing before the Administrative Law Officer; and

17 WHEREAS, the Skokie Chief of Police and the Corporation Counsel recommended to the
18 Mayor and Board of Trustees that Chapter 70, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code be amended
19 accordingly; and

20 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on February
21 3, 2020, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Chief of Police and Corporation
22 Counsel; and

23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
24 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois;

25 Section 1: That Chapter 70, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code be and the same is
26 hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is highlighted in bold.
27 Chapter 70 – Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions
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29 Article III. – Offenses Directed Against Property
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1 Sec. 70-67. - Theft.

2 A. It shall be unlawful for any person to commit theft by any of the following methods:
3
4 (1) Steal: The unauthorized taking of the property of another person or entity.
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6 (2) Avoid payment: by deception or by other means to avoid payment for services
7 or intentionally obtain services which the person knows to be available only for
8 compensation.
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10 (3) Divert services: have control over the disposition of services of others to
11 which the person is not entitled and such person knowingly diverts those services to his
12 or her own benefit or to the benefit of another not entitled thereto.
13
14 (4) Offense of Retail Theft. A person commits the offense of retail theft when the
15 value of the merchandise or item(s) of value in question is $300.00 or less, and he or she
16 knowingly:
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18 (a) Takes possession of, carries away, transfers or causes to be carried
19 away or transferred, any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale in
20 a retail mercantile establishment with the intention of retaining such merchandise
21 or with the intention of depriving the merchant permanently of the possession,
22 use or benefit of such merchandise without paying the full retail value of such
23 merchandise; or
24 (b) Alters, transfers, or removes any label, price tag, marking, indicia of
25 value or any other markings which aid in determining value affixed to any
26 merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale, in a retail mercantile
27 establishment and attempts to purchase such merchandise personally or in
28 consort with another at less than the full retail value with the intention of
29 depriving the merchant of the full retail value of such merchandise; or
30 (c) Transfers any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale, in
31 a retail mercantile establishment from the container in or on which such
32 merchandise is displayed to any other container with the intention of depriving
33 the merchant of the full retail value of such merchandise; or
34 (d) Under-rings with the intention of depriving the merchant of the full retail
35 value of the merchandise; or
36 (e) Removes a shopping cart from the premises of a retail merchandise
37 establishment without the consent of the merchant given at the time of such
38 removal with the intention of depriving the merchant permanently of the
39 possession, use or benefit of such cart; or
40 (f) Represents to a merchant that he or she or another is the lawful owner
41 of property, knowing that such representation is false, and conveys or attempts to
42 convey that property to a merchant who is the owner of the property in exchange
43 for money, merchandise credit or other property of the merchant; or
44 (g) Uses or possesses any theft detection shielding device or theft
45 detection device remover with the intention of using such device to deprive the
46 merchant permanently of the possession, use or benefit of any merchandise


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1 displayed, held, stored or offered for sale in a retail mercantile establishment
2 without paying the full retail value of such merchandise; or
3 (h) If any person:
4 a. Conceals upon his or her person or among his or her belongings,
5 unpurchased merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale in a
6 retail mercantile establishment; and
7
8 b. Removes that merchandise beyond the last known station for
9 receiving payment for that merchandise in that retail mercantile
10 establishment. Such person shall be presumed to have possessed, carried
11 away or transferred such merchandise with the intention of retaining it or
12 with the intention of depriving the merchant permanently of the
13 possession, use or benefit of such merchandise without paying the full
14 retail value of such merchandise.
15
16 B. Penalty.
17 1. Any person, on the initial accusation of violation of this section, may settle and
18 compromise the violation claim by paying the municipality the amount of $250.00 within
19 a period to be specified in the citation.
20
21 2. Any subsequent citations for violations of this section may be settled as
22 follows:
23 2nd violation - $500.00, and 3rd and subsequent violations - $750.00.
24
25 3. Any person who violates any provision of this Section 70-67 shall be subject to
26 the penalties set forth in Section 1-6.
27
28 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
29 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
30
 ADOPTED this day of February, 2020.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of February, 2020; February, 2020.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from February
 , 2020 to February , 2020.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


 Village Clerk
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2019-45P: Alley Vacation
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, February 3, 2020


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2019-45P: Alley Vacation
 Alley vacation bounded by Golf Road, Leamington Avenue, Foster Street, and
 Laramie Avenue

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its January 2, 2020 meeting, the Plan Commission heard a request from the Village
of Skokie to vacate the east-west alley in an area bounded by Golf Road on the north,
Leamington Avenue on the east, Foster Street on the south, and Laramie Avenue on
the west. The alley is unimproved and contains grass, trees, and fencing. A shed
belonging to the residence at 9545 Laramie Avenue is present within the alley to the
north of the northeast corner of the property. Both the east and west ends of the alley
are being utilized for parking, albeit on unapproved surfaces.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to vacate the alleys.
Discussion from the Commissioners about this case focused on the status of the
Village’s alley vacation program, the future accessibility and layout of an existing
driveway of a residential property at 9544 Leamington Avenue that utilizes the alley
return, and what triggered this particular alley to be vacated at this time.
A more detailed discussion of this case is in the attached Staff Report and minutes.


INTERESTED PARTIES

Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to property owners in the
area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING

The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays, with 3 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request to vacate the east-west alley in an area bounded
by Golf Road on the north, Leamington Avenue on the east, Foster Street on the south,
and Laramie Avenue on the west in an R2 Single-Family district be APPROVED, subject
to recommended conditions.




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ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell (Second) X
 Quane X
 Berman X
 Villegas X
 Franklin X
 Laxpati X
 Burman (Moved) X
 Mathee X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated February 3, 2020
2. Staff Report, dated January 2, 2020
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for January 2, 2020
4. Site Photos
5. Plat of Vacation, dated December 18, 2019
6. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2019-45P: Alley Vacation
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, February 3, 2020


1. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation, dated December 18,
 2019, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or
 designee, and Corporation Counsel.
2. Easements shall be reserved for all Village and Village franchised public utilities over
 the entire area to be vacated.
3. The existing shed at 9545 Laramie Avenue is permitted to remain within the vacated
 alley but cannot be expanded or rebuilt and must be removed from the 5147 Golf
 Road property if so requested by the owner of that property. Any new shed must
 be constructed outside of the vacated alley to allow for unobstructed access to the
 overhead utilities.
4. Property owners shall not alter the grade or change the drainage pattern in the
 easement area without a permit from the Engineering Division.
5. Other than a fence, no structures or trees shall be constructed or planted within the
 easement area.
6. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the
 Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.




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STAFF REPORT 2019-45P: Alley Vacation
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 2, 2020


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Associate Planner
Re: 2019-45P: Alley Vacation
 Alley vacation bounded by Golf Road, Leamington Avenue, Foster Street, and
 Laramie Avenue

General Information
Location Unimproved alley, as follows:
 The east-west alley in an area bounded by Golf Road on
 the north, Leamington Avenue on the east, Foster Street
 on the south, and Laramie Avenue on the west.
Purpose To vacate approximately 262.23 linear feet of unimproved public
 alley.
Petitioner Village of Skokie
Size of Site The alley is approximately 262.23 feet in length and 16 feet in
 width. The total area of the alley is approximately 0.096 acres
 (4,195.68 S.F.).
Existing Zoning & R2 Single-Family – unimproved public alley
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North B2 Commercial – vacant office building
Land Use B3 Business – automotive repair facility
 South R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 East R2 Single Family – detached residences
 West M2 Light Industry – overhead electric utility lines
Comprehensive Plan The alley is designated as single family detached residential


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The Village is requesting the vacation of the east-west alley in an area bounded by Golf
Road on the north, Leamington Avenue on the east, Foster Street on the south, and
Laramie Avenue on the west. The alley is unimproved and contains grass, trees, and
fencing. A shed belonging to the residence at 9545 Laramie Avenue is present within
the alley to the north of the northeast corner of the property. Both the east and west
ends of the alley are being utilized for parking, albeit on unapproved surfaces.
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The Community Development Department is continuing to implement its alley vacation
program which vacates unopened and unimproved residential alleys in the Village that
are unnecessary for Village transportation and access needs. In the past, property
owners were required to petition the Village to vacate an alley and pay all associated
costs involved in the process. In some instances, where the land from the alley
increased the street frontage of a lot or its development potential, residents were
required to pay for the alleys. The alley proposed to be vacated in this case does not
fall under this category.

STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. Other than the Forestry, Engineering, and Planning Division comments below, all
others did not respond or approved the request without comment.

 Forestry Division
 The Forestry Division approves the granting of the requested alley vacation. Several
 trees will need to be removed or pruned by the Village prior to the recording of the
 plat of vacation.

 Engineering Division
 The Engineering Division approves the granting of the requested alley vacation.
 Public Works will remove the existing alley returns at Leamington Avenue and
 Laramie Avenue and will install new sidewalk, sod, raised curb, and gutter in their
 place.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division staff supports the proposed alley vacation. There are many
 similar unopened and unused alleys within the Village. Although they are still Village
 property and may contain utilities, the Village has no intent to open or pave the
 alleys. Thus, the Village requests to vacate these alleys and return the property to
 the adjacent property owners. In this instance, the vacation of the alley will also
 increase the expansion or redevelopment potential of the properties at 5135 and
 5147 Golf Road because the north half of the alley is currently zoned for commercial
 uses.
 The existing shed at 9545 Laramie Avenue is permitted to remain within the vacated
 alley but cannot be expanded or rebuilt. Upon vacation of the alley, the shed will be
 partially located within the property at 5147 Golf Road. The shed must be removed
 from the 5147 Golf Road property if so requested by the owner of that property.
 Any new shed must be constructed outside of the vacated alley to allow for
 unobstructed access to the overhead utilities.
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 Easements shall be reserved for all Village and Village franchised public utilities in
 the entire area to be vacated.
 Once the alley is vacated, the adjacent property owners will be sent a copy of the
 Plat of Vacation. The adjacent property owners may use the additional land as they
 would any other part of their property, with the exception that structures other than
 fences may not be constructed in the easement area, and this space must always be
 maintained for unobstructed drainage.
 The alley is listed as part of group number 90 in the Comprehensive Plan as a
 potential vacation site.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the proposed alley vacation be GRANTED subject to the
following conditions:
1. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation <insert date of final
 approved plat>, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village
 Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel.
2. Easements shall be reserved for all Village and Village franchised public utilities over
 the entire area to be vacated.
3. The existing shed at 9545 Laramie Avenue is permitted to remain within the vacated
 alley but cannot be expanded or rebuilt and must be removed from the 5147 Golf
 Road property if so requested by the owner of that property. Any new shed must
 be constructed outside of the vacated alley to allow for unobstructed access to the
 overhead utilities.


ATTACHMENTS
1. Site Photos
2. Plat of Vacation, dated December 18, 2019
3. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: January 2, 2020

A motion was made by Commissioner J. Burman and seconded by Commissioner G.
Mitchell to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2019 Plan Commission meeting.


Case Description
2019-45P –Alley Vacation Bounded by Golf Road, Leamington Avenue, Foster
Street, and Laramie Avenue
The Village of Skokie requests to vacate the east-west alley in an area bounded by Golf
Road on the north, Leamington Avenue on the east, Foster Street on the south, and
Laramie Avenue on the west.


Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was
proper and correct.
Staff requested the report to be accepted into the record as presented. The vacation is
listed as part of the Village’s alley vacation program whereby ownership of unopened
and unimproved alleys that are not necessary for Village needs is transferred to
adjacent property owners. The additional land can be used as any other part of their
property with the exception that structures other than fences cannot be built in the
easement area.
In this case, the alley borders B2 & B3 on the north side and R2 along the south.
Currently, the complete 16 feet of alley is occupied by the residents. However, once
the alley is vacated, each of the adjacent property owners will receive 8 feet. There is
potential to increase the redevelopment of the affected commercial properties on Golf
Road.
A shed is located in the alley belonging to the residents of 9545 Laramie. Upon the
vacation of the alley, the shed will be located on the portion of the land which will
belong to 5147 Golf Road. If requested by the owner of that property, the shed must
be removed. A new shed can be built outside of the vacated alley to allow unobstructed
access to the utilities.
Staff also noted that the alley returns on Leamington and Laramie are used for parking
which are not approved surfaces. The Public Works Division will remove the returns and
install new sidewalk, sod, and raised curb and gutter in their place.
The Forestry Division stated in their written comments that maintenance to and removal
of several trees in the alley needs to take place before the recording of the vacation.


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A commissioner recalled that many alleys have gone through the vacation process and
asked how many more alleys are in the program. Staff stated that the Village initiated
the alley vacation program in 2004 and of the many alleys unopened and unimproved
within the Village there are less than 20 alleys left in the program.
Another commissioner inquired if residents would need to make driveway aprons wider
since parking on the alley returns is not allowed. Staff answered that there was enough
space and they wouldn’t need to do anything.
Another commissioner asked how this situation was discovered. Staff stated that the
Leamington Avenue property owner wanted to construct a fence in the alley and
brought it to the attention of the Building Department.


Recommendations and Voting
A motion was made to approve the request as presented to vacate the east-west alley
in an area bounded by Golf Road, Leamington Avenue, Foster Street, and Laramie
Avenue.

Motion: J. Burman Second: G. Mitchell Absent: S. Berman,
 D. Laxpati, &
 M. Villegas




Ayes: 6
Nays: 0




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CDBG Suggested Budget
Program Year 2020-21
February 3, 2020

 Program Year Program Year
 2019-20 2020-21
 Projects Funded Requested Suggested Allowed

Administration VOS - Program Administration and Planning 88,000 110,000 100,000
 VOS - Assessment of Fair Housing 12,000 10,000 10,000
 Subtotal 100,000 120,000 110,000 110,000
 Tier -10,000
Service 1 VOS - Social Worker 43,470 52,057 38,250
 1 JCFS 4,000 6,000 4,000
 1 Asian Human Services (AHS) - dental services 7,000 15,000 7,000
 1 Meals on Wheels NE IL (formerly Meals at Home) 3,000 10,000 5,000
 1 Assyrian Family Health Alliance - 20,000 5,000
 1 Metropolitan Family Services 6,000 10,000 5,000
 1 PEER Services, Inc. 5,000 12,000 5,000
 1 North Shore Senior Center 8,000 10,000 8,000
 1 YOU Youth and Opportunity United 4,000 15,000 5,000
 2 Children's Advocacy Center 3,000 4,000 3,000
 2 The Harbour, Inc. 3,000 9,410 3,000
 2 Open Communities - 15,000 3,000
 3 Argentium (if $620,000 is received) 3,000 5,000 $3,000 alt.
 3 Northwest Compass - 7,500 0
 4 Center for Enriched Living 2,000 5,000 0
 4 Suburban Primary Health Care Council - 5,000 0
 Subtotal 91,470 200,967 91,250 91,250

Construction VOS - Home Improvement Program 50,000 70,000 70,000
 HODC - 16,842 16,800
 WINGS - 11,250 0
 VOS - Affordable Housing Initiative 105,328 150,000 62,585
 VOS - Street Resurfacing 200,000 220,000 220,000
 VOS - 50/50 Sidewalk Grant Program 3,000 3,000 3,000
 Turning Point 25,000 30,871 30,800
 SHORE 20,000 22,789 22,700
 CJE SeniorLife - Village Center 30,000 75,570 0
 Search, Inc. 18,000 18,750 18,700
 Orchard Village 18,000 9,750 9,500
 Asian Human Services (AHS) - exhaust fans 5,000 3,000 3,000
 Thresholds - Church Street 9,000 - -
 Thresholds - Wright Terrace 35,000 - -
 Subtotal 518,328 631,822 457,085 457,085
 +10,000


 Grand Total 709,798 952,789 658,335 658,335

 Overall Budget with Unallocated Funds and Program Income 658,335
 Entitlement from HUD 600,000
 Unallocated Funds to be Programmed 50,000
 PY19 Program Income 8,335

 Budget for Cap Restrictions Estimated Caps
 Administration Cap (20%) = estimated entitlement + program income received during PY20 120,000
 Public Service Cap (15%) = estimated entitlement + program income received during PY19 91,250




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CDBG Funding Recommendations for Program Year 2020-21
Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
February 3, 2020
 FY21
 Request
 ($)
Administration
  VOS - Program Funding will be used to administer the Village’s CDBG Program, implement and monitor all projects, submit all 100,000
  Administration required documentation to HUD, and coordinate all planning activities relative to the Village’s community
 development efforts. (Activity subject to 20% administrative cap.)

 VOS - Planning Funding will be used to continue to participate in the preparation of a regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), 10,000
 to be submitted to HUD in 2020. Although a portion of the budgeted funds allocated for FY20 have been spent,
 administration funds may only be used during the specified program year; therefore, this line item is a placeholder
 to ensure the final payment for the AFH can be funded with CDBG administration funds. (Activity subject to 20%
 administrative cap.)



Housing
  VOS - Home Funding will be used to continue the Village's program of repairing single-family homes, which began in 1983. 70,000
  Improvement Program The request will enable low/moderate-income households (less than 80% of area median family income) to be
 eligible to receive grants up to $12,000 to pay for building materials or contractors' services. The grant for the
 moderate-income households (50-80% of median family income) will continue its trial period. In addition, if a
 home owner received CDBG funding in the past, fulfilled its contractual obligations with the Village, and has
 remained in the home for an additional 15 years, he/she could be eligible for a new round of funding as long as
 the household remains eligible for the Home Improvement Program.

 HODC - Housing Funding will be used to purchase and install security cameras in an 11-unit building on Conrad Street. The 16,800
 Opportunity purpose of the security cameras, to be located in common areas, is to proactively ensure the safety and security
 Development of the tenants living in the building, enable HODC to monitor the building, and promote a culture of care for the
 Corporation building by the tenants. HODC to provide an estimated $5,614 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a
 reduction in the work scope.




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 FY21
 Request
 ($)
 VOS - Affordable Funding will be used to further affordable housing in Skokie. The expectation is that these funds will be used to 62,585
 Housing Initiative support low/moderate-income households in owner-occupied homes. Disbursement activities may include, but
 not be limited to, property acquisition and home repair.


Infrastructure
 VOS - Street and Funding will be used to resurface Niles Avenue (between Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue) and Hull Street 220,000
 Alley Resurfacing (between Niles and Terminal Avenues). Both street segments are located in Census Tract 8077, Block Group #1
 (8077-1), which is an eligible low/moderate-income residential area. According to 2011-2015 American
 Community Survey (ACS) data, 67.72% of the population in 8077-1 is comprised of low/moderate-income
 residents. Street and alley resurfacing is a high priority of the Village’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
 budget.

 VOS - Sidewalk Funding will be used to provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate-income eligibility who are required 3,000
 Replacement to participate in the Village’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Low/moderate-income property owners are
 Program able to apply, on an individual basis, for CDBG funds to cover their 50% share. A simple application form is used
 and proof of income status is based on our Home Improvement Program guidelines (i.e. most recent federal tax
 return or proof of current earnings and signed affidavit). The focus area will be Golf Road to the north, Church
 Street to the south, and the east/west Village limits. Households in other areas of Skokie may participate upon
 request.


Public Services
 VOS - Social Worker Funding will be used to offset the costs for a Village Social Worker position. The Social Worker works with 38,250
 low/moderate-income residents who need various types of case management, financial assistance, counseling,
 and referrals. Residents seeking financial aid are required to prove their income status prior to receiving any
 assistance from Human Services. The activity is designed to solely benefit low/moderate-income clientele.
 (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 FY21
 Request
 ($)
JCFS Funding will be used to provide financial stability services and coordinated case management for Skokie 4,000
 residents. The overall goal of the program is to empower low-income individuals to create more stable
 environments for themselves and their families. A financial assistance case manager helps families in financial
 crisis. Specially-trained workers, armed with clinical skills and relationships with local community resource
 providers, are able to effectively and efficiently assist clients in accessing resources they need to regain and
 maintain financial stability. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Asian Human Funding will be used to subsidize the salaries of dental assistants to provide dental services to low-income Skokie 7,000
Services - dental residents. The dental assistants are vital to the success of the dental clinic, being responsible for patient triage,
services education, seating, medical histories, and radiographs in addition to chair-side assisting and sterilization duties,
 improving patient flow and maximizing chair time with the patient. Services are available from pediatric through
 geriatric populations. Dental clinic treatments include education, preventive care, restorative work, and some
 rehabilitative services to replace missing dentition. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)


Meals on Wheels Funding will be used to offset staffing costs related to providing the elderly, persons with mental illness, individuals 5,000
Northeastern Illinois with disabilities, and those with temporary illnesses with functional independence. Services include home-
(formerly Meals at delivered meals (medically-prescribed diets options are available), social support, and client safety assurance.
Home) (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Assyrian Family Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with hiring a part-time phlebotomist and/or part-time 5,000
Health Alliance healthcare interpreter fluent in the Aramaic language. The healthcare services provided at the Dirmanna
 Pharmacy in Skokie are open to patients of all backgrounds. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 FY21
 Request
 ($)
Metropolitan Family Funding will be used to offset counselor staffing costs, providing counseling services, including grief, trauma, 5,000
Services family/couple and/or parent/child relationships, child and adolescent school performance and behavior problems,
 work performance, substance abuse, individual and family development, and family violence. Services are
 provided in community-based centers, clients' homes, and school settings. MFS utilizes a solution-focused, time-
 limited approach to counseling interventions that build on clients' strengths, capacity for change and growth, and
 relationships within their families, community, work, and school settings. The demand for counseling services is
 on the rise due to the increase in the number of referrals and need for services. (Activity subject to 15% public
 service cap.)

PEER Services Funding will be used to offset the costs associated with employing an adult and adolescent program coordinator 5,000
 to provide outreach, assessment, and treatment services to Skokie teens, families, and single adults who are
 experiencing problems related to substance abuse, including the vaping crisis and the January 2020 legalization
 of marijuana. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Children's Advocacy Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs of supporting child victims of abuse, and their non-offending 3,000
Center parents and family members, through a Child and Family Advocate position. The advocate supports the
 Coordination, Advocacy, and Sensitive Interviewing (CASI), and the Family Support Services (FSS) programs.
 CASI program services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to respond to emergencies. Services are
 offered in English and Spanish to children and families free of charge. (Activity subject to 15% public service
 cap.)

The Harbour Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs of serving the needs of homeless youth (including locked-out, 3,000
 runaway, or abandoned) ages 12-23 in the north and northwest Chicago suburbs. Agency programs transition
 homeless youth to self-sufficiency through three core programs: Safe Harbour Emergency Shelter, Youth in
 Transition, and Successful Teens/Effective Parents (STEPs). The funds will be disbursed among the programs as-
 needed to provide immediate short-term housing, crisis intervention, family reunification when possible, longer-
 term transitional housing, and educational and employment support. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 FY21
 Request
 ($)
 North Shore Senior Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with providing case management and counseling 8,000
 Center (NSSC) services to low-income, older adult residents of Skokie. Individuals who are frail, who are disabled, and who fall
 into the poverty- and low-income range, plus those whose independence is threatened, will be offered home- and
 community-based services that support independent living and forestall or prevent nursing home placement.
 These services will enable Skokie seniors to remain members of the community. (Activity subject to 15% public
 service cap.)

 Youth and Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs for a youth development worker for after school and summer 5,000
 Opportunity United programs at Edison Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and Old Orchard Junior High Schools. The worker will serve
 (YOU) a dual role of activity coordinator and life skills mentor. Programs include academic, social, and emotional support
 activities. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Open Communities Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with housing counseling, with a focus on renter 3,000
 education, including informational materials and/or rental counseling to Skokie residents. Other services such as
 pre/post-purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention/delinquency services, financial capability services, aging-in-
 place/reverse mortgage counseling, and/or fair housing workshops for property owners, renters, and homeowners
 are alternate service options. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)


Public Facilities
 Turning Point Funding will be used to replace (1) large HVAC rooftop unit, and make accessibility upgrades to its east entrance, 30,800
 both serving the Turning Point building at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. These capital improvements will replace the
 next poorly-functioning aging HVAC unit to improve the interior environment of, and improve the safe access to,
 the facility. Turning Point to provide an estimated $10,291 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a
 reduction in the work scope.

 SHORE Funding will be used to replace HVAC-related equipment at the Lois Lloyd/Administration Center at 8350 Laramie 22,700
 Avenue, serving the organization's home of its adult services program and administrative offices. The
 replacement of 2 return fans and 2 variable air volume (VAV) boxes is anticipated. The building serves adults
 with developmental disabilities, physical challenges, and/or medical impairments, plus SHORE's administrative
 staff. SHORE to provide an estimated $7,596 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the
 work scope.



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 FY21
 Request
 ($)
 Search Funding will be used to construct an accessible ramp with landing at its supportive living residence on Enfield 18,700
 Avenue. This capital improvement will improve building and outdoor space access, and emergency egress for 6
 female residents. Search to provide an estimated $6,250 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a
 reduction in the work scope.

 Orchard Village Funding will be used to upgrade electrical services to 2 of its Skokie group homes, one on Lavergne Avenue and 9,500
 one on Lowell Avenue. These capital improvements will reduce the number of blown circuits for both homes,
 modernize the circuit breakers for one of the homes, and create a suitable living environment for a total of 16 men
 and women with disabilities. Orchard Village to provide an estimated $3,250 in matching funds from other
 sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

 Asian Human Funding will be used to replace 2 exhaust fans for its health clinic at 8800 Lockwood Avenue. The building has a 3,000
 Services - facilities total of 3 exhaust fans, and 2 are no longer operational. This equipment replacement will improve indoor air
 quality for the building. Asian Human Services to provide an estimated $2,950 in matching funds from other
 sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.


 FY21
 Total
 Request
 658,335



Alternate Activity if $620,000 in Entitlement Funds are Received
 Argentium (formerly Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with a Program Manager in the Senior Connections $3,000 alt.
 SASI) Program. Responsibilities include matching volunteers with seniors; transitioning the Senior Connections
 Program, including record-keeping, into Argentium's operations; recruiting, vetting, training, and supporting
 volunteers; maintaining and expanding other senior organizations; and meeting with prospective senior clients.
 (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 Allocation of CDBG Funds to
 Community Organizations
 1977-2020
 Actual Recommended
Agency 1977-2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total
Access to Care 14,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 10,000 8,845 5,000 3,850 2,290 0 0 0 0 0 0 $75,985
Argentium (formerly SASI) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 $3,000 alt. $3,000
Asian Human Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25,000 20,000 3,000 6,000 12,000 10,000 $76,000
Assyrian Family Health Alliance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000 $5,000
Better Existence with HIV 33,600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $33,600
Center for Enriched Living 14,000 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 4,400 2,000 2,200 2,290 2,040 0 0 0 2,000 0 $44,930
Centre East 41,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $41,750
Children's Advocacy Center 0 2,000 2,000 0 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,650 2,500 2,200 2,290 2,550 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 $37,190
CJE (Lieberman Center, Village Center) 60,000 16,840 0 0 20,000 17,000 10,000 12,350 10,000 15,000 20,865 20,000 25,000 0 11,093 30,000 0 $268,148
Connections for the Homeless 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,559 3,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 $7,309
Evanston Shelter for Battered Women 125,500 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $129,000
Great Opportunities Adult Day Care 120,857 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $120,857
Housing Authority of Cook County 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 $20,000
Housing Opportunity Development Corp. 0 0 0 0 10,000 0 12,000 0 0 0 0 0 13,200 0 17,566 0 16,800 $69,566
Interfaith Housing Development 206,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $206,200
Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,850 3,650 3,570 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 $31,070
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 0 20,000 20,000 10,000 0 20,000 12,000 7,550 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $89,550
Maine-Niles Association for Special Recreation 42,600 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 2,000 2,200 2,290 2,040 0 0 0 0 0 $69,130
Meals on Wheels NE IL (formerly Meals at Home) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 5,000 $11,000
Metropolitan Family Services 108,088 0 12,400 0 4,000 0 0 0 5,000 5,000 5,200 6,000 6,000 6,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 $175,688
New Foundation Center (formerly WilPower, Inc.) 10,000 0 0 9,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 $37,750
Niles Township Community Daycare Center 75,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $75,000
Niles Township Food Pantry 0 0 0 0 0 10,000 15,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $30,000
North Shore Senior Center 25,300 6,560 5,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 9,000 8,845 8,000 7,150 6,780 8,160 10,000 10,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 $145,795
Open Communities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 $3,000
Orchard Village 941,035 0 27,000 17,000 15,000 0 15,000 21,700 13,000 0 18,780 20,000 15,000 10,387 27,175 18,960 9,500 $1,169,537
PEER Services 8,000 5,000 4,000 4,000 0 4,000 6,000 8,845 6,500 4,950 4,690 6,120 7,500 7,500 6,000 5,000 5,000 $93,105
RespiteCare 4,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $4,000
Search, Inc. 33,790 0 17,000 18,000 12,000 12,700 18,000 23,300 15,000 24,750 18,750 16,500 10,000 15,000 15,313 18,000 18,700 $286,803
SHORE Community Services 207,497 44,600 25,000 11,200 15,000 20,000 12,000 11,300 4,500 13,541 8,025 5,000 0 40,800 18,750 20,000 22,700 $479,913
Skokie Park District 256,490 0 7,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $263,990
The Harbour, Inc. 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 0 5,000 5,300 6,000 4,950 4,690 5,100 6,000 6,000 5,000 3,000 3,000 $60,040
Thresholds/NTSW 490,650 0 0 5,700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44,000 0 $540,350
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care 377,363 10,247 0 0 0 0 6,665 0 5,000 0 5,360 9,500 12,000 19,552 23,277 25,000 30,800 $524,764
United Way 25,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $25,000
Urhai Community Service Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $3,000
WINGS 40,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,648 0 0 $42,648
Youth & Opportunity United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,200 6,120 7,500 7,500 7,000 4,000 5,000 $42,320
Zacharias Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34,650 0 0 $34,650
Total 3,260,720 116,747 131,900 94,900 100,000 105,700 142,665 120,085 84,500 93,200 133,650 157,700 139,200 132,739 199,471 208,960 154,500 $5,376,637
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 Chart 1977-2020
 February 3, 2020

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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 8
p.m. on Monday February 3, 2020

Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-
Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday January 21, 2020
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #18-FY20 of February 3, 2020.
Omnibus vote.

*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamation
Black History Month – February 2020
Omnibus vote.

* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointments
 Beautification & Improvement: Barbara Rubins
 Board of Health: Maureen Hanlon, Sibyl Yau and Dr. Nancy Topouzian, Emeritus
 Commission on Family Services: Yolanda Bender, Jo Hammerman, Arnold Oskin,
 Michael Stiehl, Melissa Versch
 Consumer Affairs Commission: Theodore Lavine
 Fine Arts Commission: Vassilen Vasevski
 Human Relations Commission: Sheila Crumrine
 Public Safety Commission: Daniel Fink
 Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Emily Okallau
 Telecommunications & Technology Commission: Christopher Oh
 B. Reappointments
 Commission on Family Services: Harold Primack as Chair
 Plan Commission: Paul Luke as Chair
 C. Resignations
 Board of Health: Dr. Clifford Prince
 Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Richa Shah
Omnibus vote
Mayor Van Dusen spoke about examples of what the Commissions do, and that they are
investments to the Village.

Report of the Village Manager.
A. Interior/Exterior TIF Rehabilitation Program Grant for 4901 Main Street (P.S.
Greetings/Sketchbook Brewing – Skokie).
Leslie Murphy, Economic Development Specialist answered question from the Board. She
explained the use of TIF Funds in the past.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval of the
interior and exterior rehab improvement grant estimated at a not to exceed amount of $153.000.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
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B. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Dempster Street/Skokie Boulevard/Niles
Center Road Improvement Project.
Resolution 20-2-R-1456
Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois
Department of Transportation .
Erik Cook, Director of Engineering answered questions from the Board.
Dave Crumrine asked if the Village salt alleys. Manager Lockerby replied that the Village
does not.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

C. Skokie–Green Infrastructure Grant Joint Agreement with Metropolitan Water Reclamation
District of Greater Chicago.
Resolution 20-2-R-1457
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval of a
Resolution authorizing the execution of this agreement with the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

*D.Proprietary Purchase of ECG Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer – Zoll Medical Corp., Chelmsford,
Massachusetts - $24,468.41.
Motion to award a contract to Zoll Medical Corp., Chelmsford, MA in the amount of $24,468.41
for proprietary purchase of ECG Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer.
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 * A. Ordinance 20-2-C-4505
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Appendix A Use Table, of the Skokie
Village Code pertaining to art dealers, supplies, sales and service (2019-43P). This item is on the
consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

FIRST READING:
B. An ordinance providing for the repeal of certain inactive ordinances granting special use
permits and site plan approvals at multiple locations within the Village of Skokie.
This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the February 18, 2020 agenda for
second reading and adoption.
C. An ordinance amending Chapter 70, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to
theft and retail theft. This item was taken off the agenda by the Corporation Counsel for further
discussions.

Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2019-45P – Alley Vacation Bounded by Golf Road,
Leamington Avenue, Foster Street, and Laramie Avenue.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to vacate the
east-west alley in an area bounded by Golf Road on the north, Leamington Avenue on the
east, Foster Street on the south, and Laramie Avenue on the west in an R2 Single-Family
district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
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 Monday February 3, 2020 Page Three

 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Hearing #3.

 Carrie Haberstich presented the CDBG Public Hearing #3
 The CDBG entitlement amount remains unknown, so an estimate of $600,000 is in the budget.
 In addition to the new entitlement, $50,000 in unobligated funds and $8,335 in program income
 is recommended to be applied to the Program Year 2020-21 budget. A balance of unobligated
 funds will be retained for emergencies for construction-related activities. The total estimated
 budget is $658,335.

 For the seventh year in a row, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is
 requesting that the Village not submit its Annual Action Plan (and its 5-year Consolidated Plan)
 until the entitlement amount is known. We are proceeding with our typical public hearing
 schedule on the condition that flexibility is incorporated into the draft plan to accommodate a
 range of funding level possibilities. The following guidelines utilize a ±20% contingency if the
 funding is greater than, equal to, or less than the base entitlement estimate of $600,000:



  Less than $480,000: a substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be necessary.
  Less than $600,000: an across-the-board proportional reduction will be pursued.
  $600,000: (“full funding”) the funding will be distributed as budgeted.
  $620,000: The 15% service cap, or $3,000, to be awarded to an alternate activity.
  Less than $720,000: The balance of the 15% services cap will be applied to the Village
 social worker position, and the balance of the entitlement funds will be applied to the
 Village’s Affordable Housing Initiative.
  Greater than $720,000: the balance above $720,000 will be carried forward to the
 following program year. No substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be pursued.
  No project or service funding level to be less than $3,000.

 CDBG proposals from both Village staff and outside agencies totaled $952,789, so reductions
 are necessary to meet the estimated budget.


CDBG Suggested Budget
Program Year 2020-21
February 3, 2020

 Program Program
 Year Year
 2019-20 2020-21
 Projects Funded Requested Suggested Allowed

Administration VOS - Program Administration and Planning 88,000 110,000 100,000
 VOS - Assessment of Fair Housing 12,000 10,000 10,000

 Subtotal 100,000 120,000 110,000 110,000
 Tier -10,000
Service 1 VOS - Social Worker 43,470 52,057 38,250
 1 JCFS 4,000 6,000 4,000
 1 Asian Human Services (AHS) - dental services 7,000 15,000 7,000
 1 Meals on Wheels NE IL (formerly Meals at 3,000 10,000 5,000
 Home)
 1 Assyrian Family Health Alliance - 20,000 5,000
 1 Metropolitan Family Services 6,000 10,000 5,000
 1 PEER Services, Inc. 5,000 12,000 5,000
 1 North Shore Senior Center 8,000 10,000 8,000
 1 YOU Youth and Opportunity United 4,000 15,000 5,000
 2 Children's Advocacy Center 3,000 4,000 3,000
 2 The Harbour, Inc. 3,000 9,410 3,000
 2 Open Communities - 15,000 3,000
 3 Argentium (if $620,000 is received) 3,000 5,000 $3,000 alt.
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 3 Northwest Compass - 7,500 0
 4 Center for Enriched Living 2,000 5,000 0
 4 Suburban Primary Health Care Council - 5,000 0

 Subtotal 91,470 200,967 91,250 91,250

Construction VOS - Home Improvement Program 50,000 70,000 70,000
 HODC - 16,842 16,800
 WINGS - 11,250 0
 VOS - Affordable Housing Initiative 105,328 150,000 62,585
 VOS - Street Resurfacing 200,000 220,000 220,000
 VOS - 50/50 Sidewalk Grant Program 3,000 3,000 3,000
 Turning Point 25,000 30,871 30,800
 SHORE 20,000 22,789 22,700
 CJE SeniorLife - Village Center 30,000 75,570 0
 Search, Inc. 18,000 18,750 18,700
 Orchard Village 18,000 9,750 9,500
 Asian Human Services (AHS) - exhaust fans 5,000 3,000 3,000
 Thresholds - Church Street 9,000 - -
 Thresholds - Wright Terrace 35,000 - -
 Subtotal 518,328 631,822 457,085 457,085
 +10,000


 Grand Total 709,798 952,789 658,335 658,335

 Overall Budget with Unallocated Funds and Program 658,335
 Income
 Entitlement from HUD 600,000
 Unallocated Funds to be Programmed 50,000
 PY19 Program Income 8,335

 Budget for Cap Restrictions Estimated
 Caps
 Administration Cap (20%) = estimated 120,000
 entitlement + program income received during
 PY20
 Public Service Cap (15%) = estimated entitlement + program income received 91,250
 during PY19

 -20% 480,000
 +20% 720,000




 Motion to concur with the recommended projects and funding levels for 2020-2021
 CDBG programs.
 Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
 Ayes: Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
 Nays: None.
 Absent: None
 Abstain: Sutker, Roberts
 MOTION CARRIED


 Citizen Comments.

 Mayor Van Dusen introduced Dr. Dave McWhinnie.
 Natalie Gillespie, 9233 Ewing spoke about the possibility of changing the Village
 Ordinance to allow raising chickens in the backyard.
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Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 9:10 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Robert
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED




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 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk




Approved:

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Mayor George Van Dusen
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