Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2020-01-06

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020 – 8:00 P.M.

 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah.

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, December 16, 2019.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #16-FY20 of January 6, 2020.

 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Swearing in of Timothy Gramins as Police Commander by Village Clerk Pramod Shah.

 B. Swearing in of Jonathan Ngo by Commissioner Nicole Potthast of the Board of Fire &
 Police Commissioners.

 Reappointments
 * C. Economic Development Commission: David Putrus

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 No Report.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 No Report.

 12. Unfinished Business.

 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2019-43P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Art Dealers,
 Supplies, Sales, and Service in M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning districts.

 15. 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #2.
 A. FY21 Public Hearing: Proposal Presentations

 16. Citizen Comments.

 17. Adjournment.




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Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM January 6, 2020


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Re: 2019-43P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Art Dealers, Supplies, Sales, and Service in M1 Office Assembly Industry
 zoning districts


PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its December 5, 2019, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Jeff
Liebert of ART of North & Central Chicagoland at 7821 Gross Point Road to amend
Appendix A of the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to make art dealers, supplies,
sales, and service a permitted use in the M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district,
and any other necessary changes to the Zoning chapter related to this use.
The use meets the intent of the zoning district. It is currently a permitted use in the
NX, TX, CX, B1, B2, B3, and B4 districts, and nowhere is it a special use. Many of the
businesses falling under this use tend to be geared toward retail sales of art and art
supplies and require street presence within a business-zoned district. However, the
service side of the use, which involves the repair and restoration of works of art, can be
performed by businesses located within an M1-zoned building, where space is available
for specialized equipment and customer traffic is lower.
Limited retail uses, such as sales of art and art supplies within the industrial zoning
districts are allowed with a special use permit, provided that the retail use not exceed
the lesser of 5,000 s.f. or 10% of the total gross floor area. Other types of retail sales
that are usually associated with large amounts of storage area (such as cars, furniture,
and appliances) are also allowed in the M1 zoning district.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the subdivision
approval subject to conditions.
Discussion from the Commissioners about this case focused on how the petitioner was
operating the business, parking requirements for the use, and whether the petitioner’s
business was regulated by the EPA.
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 all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.

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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays, with 1 member
absent, that the petitioner’s request to amend Appendix of Chapter 118 Zoning of the
Skokie Village Code be amended to add art dealers, supplies, sales, and service as
permitted use in the M1 Office Assembly Industry district.be APPROVED, subject to
the attached recommended conditions.

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


ATTACHMENTS
1. Staff Report, dated December 5, 2019
2. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for December 5, 2019




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STAFF REPORT 2019-43P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 5, 2019




To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Associate Planner
Case: 2019-43P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Art Dealers, Supplies, Sales, and Service in M1 Office Assembly Industry
 zoning districts


 General Information
 Petitioner Jeff Liebert
 Purpose To amend the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to amend
 the Appendix A use table to make art dealers, supplies, sales,
 and service a permitted use in the M1 Office Assembly
 Industry zoning district, and any other necessary changes to
 the Zoning chapter related to this use.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
Jeff Liebert of ART of North & Central Chicagoland at 7821 Gross Point Road is
requesting to amend Appendix A of the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to make art
dealers, supplies, sales, and service a permitted use in the M1 Office Assembly Industry
zoning district, and any other necessary changes to the Zoning chapter related to this
use.

STAFF ANALYSIS
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case.
No department or division objected to the petitioner’s request. Staff feels that the use
art dealers, supplies, sales, and service meets the intent of the zoning district. It is
currently a permitted use in the NX, TX, CX, B1, B2, B3, and B4 districts, and nowhere
is it a special use. Many of the businesses falling under this use tend to be geared
toward retail sales of art and art supplies and require street presence within a business-
zoned district. However, the service side of the use, which involves the repair and
restoration of works of art, can be performed by businesses located within an M1-zoned
building, where space is available for specialized equipment and customer traffic is
lower.


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Section 118-171(e) of the Village Code allows for limited retail uses, such sales of art
and art supplies within the industrial zoning districts with a special use permit, provided
that the retail use not exceed the lesser of 5,000 s.f. or 10% of the total gross floor
area. Other types of retail sales that are usually associated with large amounts of
storage area (such as cars, furniture, and appliances) are also allowed in the M1 zoning
district.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Appendix of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code be
amended to add art dealers, supplies, sales, and service as permitted use in the M1
Office Assembly Industry district.




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: December 5, 2019

A motion was made by Commissioner Laxpati to approve the minutes from the
November 21, 2019, meeting and seconded by Commissioner Villegas. Chairman Paul
Luke presided over the meeting.


Case Description

2019-43P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Art Dealers, Supplies, Sales, and
 Service
Jeff Libert requests an amendment to the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to amend
the Appendix A use table to make art dealers, supplies, sales, and service a permitted
use in the M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district, and any other necessary
changes to the Zoning chapter related to this use.

Discussion and Interested Parties
According to Corporation Counsel, notice was proper in the newspaper.

Staff requested that the staff report be accepted. Chairman Paul Luke granted the
request.

Jeff Libert is the petitioner. He applied for a zoning amendment after learning that his
business was not permitted in the M1 zoning district. Libert described the business
primarily as an art restoration service. The petitioner mentioned that part of the
service involves retrieving artwork from homes and bringing it to the warehouse for
restoration.

Commissioner Scott Berman asked if the use described by the petitioner is currently
performed at the site. Berman also asked how long the petitioner has been at the site.
The petitioner affirmed that the described use is currently performed at the site. He
added that he has been at the site since June.

Commissioner Scott Berman asked a follow up question regarding where the business
was operating prior to June. The petitioner stated that the business is new to the area
and that he is a franchisee.

Chairman Paul Luke asked the petitioner if he was providing a service. The petitioner
affirmed that he would be providing a service. Chairman Luke asked a follow up
question regarding whether the site would be used for retail, sales, or art auctioning.



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The petitioner replied that it would not be useful for any of these purposes, and that a
customer might occasionally walk in to place an order, but no retail sales would be
occurring.

Commissioner Mathee asked a question regarding the business use. He asked whether
the business is a restoration service for damaged art. He also asked whether art
supplies would be sold as part of the business use. The petitioner affirmed that the
business use is for art restoration and that art supplies would not be sold.

Chairman Luke asked Staff if the warehouse was a storage facility. Staff replied that it
is not. Chairman Luke asked a follow up question regarding whether other service
based businesses are permitted within the M1 zoning district. Staff added that certain
services such as Service Master exist within the zone, but that the petitioner’s business
involves transport of art. Staff also mentioned that the location was determined to be
appropriate for the proposed use because the operations require a space that is
sufficient in size for art storage and machinery and equipment required for the
restoration process.

Chairman Luke asked Staff to clarify the permitted uses of the M1 zoning district. Staff
added an example that car dealerships, furniture sales, and appliances sales are
among the business uses permitted in the M1 zoning district; however, special use
permits are required for sales in the district along with a limitation in square footage.

Commissioner Quane asked Staff how the use in case 2019-43P was discovered. Staff
replied that that the business applied for an occupancy permit and the Building Division
noted that the business was not an approved use of the M1 zoning district. The
business was already in the process of opening, and Village staff allowed the business
to operate, provided that it applied for the zoning chapter amendment.

Commissioner Berman asked about vehicle movement and truck parking with respect
to the proposed use. Staff explained that a parking requirement already exists for the
category. Staff affirmed that the location is already equipped with loading docks and
added that the Edens Expressways is located on one side of the location and Niles
West High School is located on the other side; therefore, there are no anticipated
disruptions to residential areas as a result of the proposed use.

Chairman Luke asked a question regarding EPA regulations with respect to the
cleaning methods of the business. Staff responded that the question posed should be
redirected to the petitioner.

The petitioner affirmed that there are no EPA requirements with respect to his
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cleaning methods. He mentioned that spray paint usage would be a part of business
operations.

Recommendation and Voting

A motion was made to approve the Zoning Chapter Amendment as presented. The
motion was seconded. A voice vote was taken.

Motion: Berman Second: Burman Absent: Mitchell




Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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Overview of CDBG Proposals for FY21
Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
January 6, 2020
 FY20 FY21
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
Administration
  VOS - Program The Community Development Department is seeking funding to administer the Village’s CDBG Program, 88,000 110,000
  Administration implement and monitor all projects, submit all 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 The Community Development Department is seeking funding to continue to participate in the preparation of a 12,000 10,000
 regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), 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 The Building, Zoning & Property Standards Division is seeking funding to continue the Village's program of 50,000 70,000
  Improvement Program repairing single-family homes, which began in 1983. 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 The HODC is seeking funding to purchase and install security cameras in an 11-unit building on Conrad Street. - 16,842
 Opportunity The purpose of the security cameras, to be located in common areas, is to proactively ensure the safety and
 Development security of the tenants living in the building, enable HODC to monitor the building, and promote a culture of
 Corporation care for the 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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 FY20 FY21
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
 WINGS - WINGS is seeking funding to repair and/or replace the flooring in the main living areas in a transitional housing - 11,250
 Construction apartment building in Skokie to improve living conditions for adults and their children who are homeless due to
 domestic violence or other causes. WINGS to provide a minimum $3,750 in matching funds from other
 sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

 VOS - Affordable The Manager's Office and Community Development Department are seeking funding to further affordable 105,328 150,000
 Housing Initiative housing in Skokie. The expectation is that these funds will be used to facilitate the creation of housing units
 that are affordable low/moderate-income households. Disbursement activities may include, but not be limited
 to, property acquisition.


Infrastructure
 VOS - Street and The Engineering Division is seeking funding to resurface Niles Avenue (between Oakton Street and Lincoln 200,000 220,000
 Alley Resurfacing Avenue) and Hull Street (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 The Engineering Division is seeking funding to provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate-income 3,000 3,000
 Replacement eligibility who are required to participate in the Village’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Low/moderate-
 Program income property owners are 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.




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 FY20 FY21
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
Public Services
 VOS - Social Worker The Human Services Division is seeking funding to offset 60% of the costs for a Village Social Worker position. 43,470 52,057
 The Social Worker works with 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.)

 JCFS JCFS is seeking funding to provide financial stability services and coordinated case management for Skokie 4,000 6,000
 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.)

 Center for Enriched The Center for Enriched Living (CEL) is seeking funding to enable low-income Skokie residents with 2,000 5,000
 Living developmental disabilities to enroll in programs that mitigate social isolation and loneliness, assist with post-
 school transitions, and address the 85% unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities. The program
 guide is available at https://www.centerforenrichedliving.org/program-guide/, with Employment Opportunities
 Program information on Page 28. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 FY20 FY21
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
Asian Human Asian Human Services is seeking funding to subsidize the salaries of dental assistants to provide dental 7,000 15,000
Services - dental services to low-income Skokie residents. The dental assistants are vital to the success of the dental clinic,
services being responsible for patient triage, 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 Meals on Wheels is seeking funding to offset staffing costs related to providing the elderly, persons with mental 3,000 10,000
Northeastern Illinois illness, individuals with disabilities, and those with temporary illnesses with functional independence. Services
(formerly Meals at include home-delivered meals (medically-prescribed diets options are available), social support, and client
Home) safety assurance. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Suburban Primary The Suburban Primary Health Care Council is seeking funding for its Access to Care program, providing - 5,000
Health Care Council access to primary health care services for low-income Skokie residents who are ineligible for other medical
 plans, including Medicaid or Medicare. Access to Care also offers access to behavioral health services, an
 Opioid Risk Management Program, a Drug Adherence Program, flu and pneumonia vaccines, and free
 diabetic test strips. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Assyrian Family Assyrian Family Health Alliance is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with hiring a part-time - 20,000
Health Alliance phlebotomist and/or a part-time 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.)

Metropolitan Family Metropolitan Family Services is seeking funding to offset counselor staffing costs, providing counseling 6,000 10,000
Services services, including grief, trauma, 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.)



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 FY20 FY21
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
PEER Services PEER Services is seeking funding to offset the costs associated with employing an adult and adolescent 5,000 12,000
 program coordinator 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
 preparing for the January 2020 legalization of marijuana. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Children's Advocacy Children's Advocacy Center is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs of supporting child victims of abuse, 3,000 4,000
Center and their non-offending 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 The Harbour is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs of serving the needs of homeless youth (including 3,000 9,410
 locked-out, 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.)

North Shore Senior The NSSC is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with providing case management and 8,000 10,000
Center (NSSC) counseling 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.)




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 FY20 FY21
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
Argentium (formerly Argentium is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with a Program Manager in the Senior 3,000 5,000
SASI) Connections Program. Responsibilities include matching volunteers with seniors; transitioning the Senior
 Connections Program, including record-keeping, into SASI'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.)

Youth and YOU is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs for a youth development worker for after school and 4,000 15,000
Opportunity United summer programs at Edison Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and Old Orchard Junior High Schools. The
(YOU) worker will serve 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.)

Northwest Compass Northwest Compass is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with serving Skokie households - 7,500
 who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, providing case management, limited financial assistance, and
 connections to mainstream benefits. Follow-up services ensure client housing and well-being needs are met.
 (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Open Communities Open Communities is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with Skokie residents with housing - 15,000
 counseling, pre/post-purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention/delinquency services, financial capability
 services, rental counseling, aging-in-place/reverse mortgage counseling, and quarterly fair housing workshops
 for property owners, renters, and homeowners. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 FY20 FY21
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
Public Facilities
 Turning Point Turning Point is seeking funding to replace (1) large HVAC rooftop unit, and make accessibility upgrades to its 25,000 30,871
 east entrance, 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 SHORE is seeking funding to replace HVAC-related equipment at the Lois Lloyd/Administration Center at 8350 20,000 22,789
 Laramie 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.

 CJE SeniorLife - CJE SeniorLife is seeking funding to make repairs to the parapet at the Village Center subsidized senior 30,000 75,570
 Village Center housing apartment building at 5140 Galitz Street, including installing an aluminum cap over the parapet
 coping. This capital improvement will make the building more watertight, minimizing costly repairs and other
 water sealant activities. CJE SeniorLife to provide an estimated $25,190 in matching funds from other
 sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

 Search Search is seeking funding to construct an accessible ramp with landing at its supportive living residence on 18,000 18,750
 Enfield 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.




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 FY20 FY21
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
Orchard Village Orchard Village is seeking funding to upgrade electrical services to 2 of its Skokie group homes, one on 18,000 9,750
 Lavergne Avenue and one on Lowell Avenue. These capital improvements will reduce the number of blown
 circuits for both homes and modernize the circuits 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 Asian Human Services is seeking funding to replace 2 exhaust fans for its health clinic at 8800 Lockwood 5,000 3,000
Services - facilities Avenue. The building has a 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.

Thresholds - Church FY20 project. 9,000 -
Street
Thresholds - Wright FY20 project. 35,000 -
Terrace

 FY20 FY21
 Total Total
 Allocation Request
 709,798 952,789




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Funding Analysis of CDBG Proposals for FY21
Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
January 6, 2020
 Amount ($)

 Estimated Entitlement from HUD 600,000
 Estimated Unallocated Funds 50,000 FY20 entitlement surplus + other unallocated funds
 Estimated Program Income during FY20 0 income from Home Improvement Program home sales
 Estimated Budget 650,000

 Village Proposals 615,057
 Other Proposals 337,732
 Total 952,789

 Administrative Activities 120,000
 Public Service Activities 200,967
 Construction/Rehab Projects 631,822
 Total 952,789

 Administrative Activities 120,000
 Administrative 20% Cap (estimate) 120,000
 Surplus/Reduction 0

 Public Service Activities 200,967
 Public Service 15% Cap (estimate) 90,000
 Surplus/Reduction -110,967 reduction required

 Construction/Rehab Projects 631,822
 Estimated Budget Available (1)(2) 440,000
 Surplus/Reduction -191,822 reduction required

 Notes:
 (1) Assumes full funding of the administrative activities and public service activities caps.
 (2) Dependent upon projects meeting CDBG eligibility requirements and meriting funding.




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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 January 6, 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 Roberts Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
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 Monday December 16, 2019
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #16-FY20 of January 6, 2020.
Omnibus vote.


* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of Timothy Gramins as Police Commander by Village Clerk Pramod Shah.
Mayor Van Dusen noted that Gramins was named Illinois State Officer of the year and one of 10
law enforcement officers selected by NAPO to visit the White house for his Heroism in the 2008
Bank Robbery.
Commander Gramins introduced his family and friends. He thanked the Village for wisdom and
leadership.

B.  Swearing in of Jonathan Ngo by Commissioner Nicole Potthast of the Board of Fire & Police
Commissioners.
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Police Officer Ngo.

Reappointments
* C. Economic Development Commission: David Putrus


Report of the Village Manager.
 No Report.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 No Report.


Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2019-43P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Art Dealers,
Supplies, Sales, and Service in M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning districts.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend
Appendix of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code be amended to add art
dealers, supplies, sales and service as permitted use in the M1 Office Assembly Industry
be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
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2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #2.
A. FY21 Public Hearing: Proposal Presentations
Carrie J. Haberstich, Planner/CDBG Administrator presented the Public Hearing.
The Village's entitlement grant for FY21 is not yet known. At this time, we are estimating
$600,000 in entitlement funds based on expectations that CDBG funding will be less than the
current year’s entitlement amount. In addition to the new entitlement, we plan to reprogram
roughly $50,000 in previously unallocated funds and $0 in program income from the current
program year, while accommodating a reserve of unobligated funds that could be used for
emergency expenses, resulting in an estimated FY21 budget of $650,000. Proposals from both
Village staff and outside agencies total $952,789, so reductions will be necessary. The
program’s 20% cap for administrative funding is applied against the new entitlement only, while
the 15% cap for public service funding (non-capital/non-construction expenditures) is applied
against the new entitlement plus any program income from the current program year.
Budget recommendations by staff will be presented at the next public hearing on Monday,
February 3. The Board will determine at that time the proposed funding award for each project
or activity.
Mayor Van Dusen stated that Trustee Sutker recused herself from participating in the discussion
and voting on the grant as she is a Licensed Social Worker employed by a social service agency
that is an applicant for a CDBG grant. Trustee Roberts also recused himself from participation
because he is on the Board of one of the applicants for a CDBG grant.


 Overview of CDBG Proposals for FY21
 Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
 January 6, 2020
 FY20 FY21
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
 Administration
 VOS - Program The Community Development Department is seeking funding to administer the 88,000 110,000
 Administration Village’s CDBG Program, implement and monitor all projects, submit all required
 documentation to HUD, and coordinate all planning activities relative to the
 Village’s community development efforts.
 VOS - Planning The Community Development Department is seeking funding to continue to 12,000 10,000
 participate in the preparation of a regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), to
 be submitted to HUD in 2020.

 Housing
 VOS - Home The Building, Zoning & Property Standards Division is seeking funding to 50,000 70,000
 Improvement continue the Village's program of repairing single-family homes, which began in
 Program 1983. 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.
 HODC - Housing The HODC is seeking funding to purchase and install security cameras in an 11- - 16,842
 Opportunity unit building on Conrad Street.
 Development
 Corporation
 WINGS - WINGS is seeking funding to repair and/or replace the flooring in the main living - 11,250
 Construction areas in a transitional housing apartment building in Skokie.
 VOS - Affordable The Manager's Office and Community Development Department are seeking 105,328 150,000
 Housing Initiative funding to further affordable housing in Skokie.

 Infrastructure
 VOS - Street and The Engineering Division is seeking funding to resurface Niles Avenue (between 200,000 220,000
 Alley Resurfacing Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue) and Hull Street (between Niles and Terminal
 Avenues).
 VOS - Sidewalk The Engineering Division is seeking funding to provide grants to homeowners 3,000 3,000
 Replacement meeting low/moderate-income eligibility who are required to participate in the
 Program Village’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program.
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Public Services
 VOS - Social The Human Services Division is seeking funding to offset 60% of the costs for a 43,470 52,057
 Worker Village Social Worker position.

 JCFS JCFS is seeking funding to provide financial stability services and coordinated 4,000 6,000
 case management for Skokie residents.
 Center for The Center for Enriched Living (CEL) is seeking funding to enable low-income 2,000 5,000
 Enriched Living Skokie residents with developmental disabilities to enroll in programs that
 mitigate social isolation and loneliness.
 Asian Human Asian Human Services is seeking funding to subsidize the salaries of dental 7,000 15,000
 Services - dental assistants to provide dental services to low-income Skokie residents.
 services
 Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels is seeking funding to offset staffing costs related to providing 3,000 10,000
 Northeastern the elderly, persons with mental illness, individuals with disabilities, and those
 Illinois (formerly with temporary illnesses with functional independence.
 Meals at Home)
 Suburban Primary The Suburban Primary Health Care Council is seeking funding for its Access to - 5,000
 Health Care Care program, providing access to primary health care services for low-income
 Council Skokie residents.
 Assyrian Family Assyrian Family Health Alliance is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs - 20,000
 Health Alliance associated with hiring a part-time phlebotomist and/or a part-time healthcare
 interpreter fluent in the Aramaic language.
 Metropolitan Metropolitan Family Services is seeking funding to offset counselor staffing costs, 6,000 10,000
 Family Services providing counseling services.

 PEER Services PEER Services is seeking funding to offset the costs associated with employing 5,000 12,000
 an adult and adolescent program coordinator.
 Children's Children's Advocacy Center is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs of 3,000 4,000
 Advocacy Center supporting child victims of abuse, and their non-offending parents and family
 members.
 The Harbour The Harbour is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs of serving the needs of 3,000 9,410
 homeless youth (including locked-out, runaway, or abandoned) ages 12-23 in the
 north and northwest Chicago suburbs.
 North Shore The NSSC is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with 8,000 10,000
 Senior Center providing case management and counseling services to low-income, older adult
 (NSSC) residents of Skokie.

 Argentium Argentium is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with a 3,000 5,000
 (formerly SASI) Program Manager in the Senior Connections Program.

 Youth and YOU is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs for a youth development 4,000 15,000
 Opportunity United worker for after school and summer programs at Edison Elementary, Lincoln
 (YOU) Junior High, and Old Orchard Junior High Schools.

 Northwest Northwest Compass is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with - 7,500
 Compass serving Skokie households who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

 Open Open Communities is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with - 15,000
 Communities Skokie residents with housing counseling.



Public Facilities
 Turning Point Turning Point is seeking funding to replace (1) large HVAC rooftop unit, and 25,000 30,871
 make accessibility upgrades to its east entrance, both serving the Turning Point
 building at 8324 Skokie Boulevard.
 SHORE SHORE is seeking funding to replace HVAC-related equipment at the Lois 20,000 22,789
 Lloyd/Administration Center at 8350 Laramie Avenue, serving the organization's
 home of its adult services program and administrative offices.
 CJE SeniorLife - CJE SeniorLife is seeking funding to make repairs to the parapet at the Village 30,000 75,570
 Village Center Center subsidized senior housing apartment building at 5140 Galitz Street.

 Search Search is seeking funding to construct an accessible ramp with landing at its 18,000 18,750
 supportive living residence on Enfield Avenue.
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 Orchard Village Orchard Village is seeking funding to upgrade electrical services to 2 of its Skokie 18,000 9,750
 group homes, one on Lavergne Avenue and one on Lowell Avenue.

 Asian Human Asian Human Services is seeking funding to replace 2 exhaust fans for its health 5,000 3,000
 Services - facilities clinic at 8800 Lockwood Avenue.

 Thresholds - FY20 project. 9,000 -
 Church Street
 Thresholds - FY20 project. 35,000 -
 Wright Terrace

 FY20 FY21
 Total Total
 Allocation Request
 709,798 952,789



Representatives from each organization spoke and gave brief overviews of their funding
requests.
Mayor Van Dusen thanked all of the agencies for the valuable services that they provide.



Citizen Comments.
Sheila Jacobson, 7402 Karlov spoke about styrofoam, composting and littering in Skokie.


Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 9:43 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Roberts
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