Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2022-09-19

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^INUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, IHinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 7:30
p.m. on Monday September 19, 2022


Motion to permit Tmstee Khoeun to participate remotely for this meeting.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Johnson, Klem and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Robinson, Pure Slovin
MOTION CARRIED

Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Framed C. Shah.
Mayor Van Dusen called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Sutker, Khoeun, Johnson, Klein and
Mayor Van Dusen.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Khoeun, Johnson, KIein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays; None.
Absent: Robinson, Pure SIovin
MOTION CARRIED

*Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
Omnibus vote.


* Approve Voucher List #9-FY23 of September 19,2022,
Omnibus vote.


* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointments
 Board of Fire and Police Commission: Ferdinand Soco and Helene Levin as Vice Chair
 Board of Health: Dr. Edward Linn as Chair
 Fine Arts Commissiofi; Michelle Beatrice

 B. Resignations
 Board of Fire and Police Commission: Bsryl Rabinowitz as Vice Chair
 Board of Health: Dr. William Wemer as Chair
 Commission on Family Services: Jaime Garcia, Jr.
Mayor Van Dusen recognized Beryl Rabinowitz for 35 years of dedication on the Board of Fire and
Police Commission. Trustee Sutker also thanked him for his years of service.
Omnibus vote.


Trustee Robinson arrived and was seated,


Report of the Village Manager.
A. Information Session regarding potential ownership structural change at Maple Tower at Optima, 9739
Woods Drive.
Jesse Karasik, Chief Investment Officer made a brief informational session regarding potential ownership
structural changes at Maple Tower at Optima, 9739 Woods Drive. He spoke about the process of
deconversion, needed 75% of residents to agree, incentives given, relocation help, lease terms, market
values. He answered questions from the Board.
 Kelly Elmore, Principal at the law firm Kovitz Shifi-in Nesbit is an authority on the deconversion process
 and is retained by the Maple Tower Association also made a presentation and answered questions from
the Board.
 Rabbi Ruebner and Eric Inboboy spoke about the conflict of interest, study of the impact of deconversion,
 and a moratorium on the proposed plan.
 Trustee Sutker made a motion to enact an Ordinance to change from 75% to 85% of the condominium
 unit owners in the Maple Association to agree to sell in order to bind the remaining unit owners and
 effectuate a sale.
 Moved: Trustee Sufker Seconded: Trustee
 Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
 Nays: None.
 Absent; Pure Slovin
 MOTION CARRIED
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B. Renewal of the Cable Franchise Agreement with Comcast.
Resolution 22-9-R-1542
Motion to concur with staff that the Village Board approve a ten-year renewal cable franchise agreement
with Comcast.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, KIein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Pure SIovin
MOTION CARRIED

*€. Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant Application - Resolution of financial
Commitment.
Resolution 22-9-R-l 543
Motion to proceed with the grant application authorizing the financial commitment for the
Church street bicycle lane improvement project from Under Avenue to McCormick Boulevard.
Resolution 22-9-R-1544
Motion to proceed with the grant application authorizing the financial commitment for the Gross Point
Road improvement project from Church Street to -MainStreet.
Omnibus vote.


*D. Automated License Plate Reader Cameras.
Motion to concur with staffs recommendation to approve a contract for the purchase and
installation of twelve Falcon Cameras be awarded to Flock Group.
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 22-9-Z-4615
An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for property located at 8047 Floral
Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on the consent
agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on September 6, 2022.
Omnibus vote.

*B. Ordinance 22-9-C-4616
An ordinance amending Chapter 118, Sections 118-183, 118-185, 218-218 and the
Appendix A Use Table, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to retail streets and the
regulation of restricted uses. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading
and adoption. The first reading was on August 15, 2022.
Omnibus vote.
New Business.


Plan Commission.
 Steve Elrod, co-founder partner ofElrod Friedman LLP gave a brief overview of the
 project. Scott Gidwitz, developer and co-owner ofLinder Touhy LLC, and Mike Breclaw,
 architect from Fitzgerald Associates also spoke about the proposed project.
 These residents spoke about lack of affordable housing in Skokie with the new
 development. Gail Schechter, Sue from the Connection for the Homeless, Ted Smulker,
 Maggie Vandermeer, Emi Yamaucht, and Carrie Bradean.
 LaurenGrodnicki poke about the possibility of green roof, green wall, electricity and gas.
 Rob Silverstein, co-owner of Central Sheet Metal Fabricators at 725 1 Linder had
 questions about the re-zonmg request.
 trustee Johnson spoke about inclusion zoning. Mayor Van Dusen and Manager Lockerby
 spoke about his concerns.
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A. Plan Commission Case 2022-22P - Zoning Map Amendment: 5404-5440 Touhy
Avenue
and 7235 Linder Avenue,
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner's request for the zoning
map amendment, subdivision/dedication and site plan at 5404-5440 Touhy Avenue and
7235 Linder Avenue in a B4 Regional Mixed-Use shopping district be approved subject to
all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sufker, Robinson, Khoeun, KIein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Johnsou.
Absent: Pure SIovin
MOTION CARRIED

B, Plan Commission Case 2022-23P - Subdivision: 5404-5440 Touhy Avenue and 7235 Under
Avenue.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the request for a 3-iot subdivision/dedication of
5405-5440 Touhy and 7235 Linder Avenue.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, KIeia and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Johnson
Absent: Pure SIovin
MOTION CARRIED

C, Plan Commission Case 2022-24P - Site Plan Approval: 5404-5440 Touhy Avenue and 7235
Under
Avenue.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve a site plan as presented to develop
a new mixed-use development to include first floor retail sales or services, including a possible
cannabis dispensary and upper-story residential over nonresidential uses at 5404-5440 Touhy
and 7235 Linder.
Moved: Trustee Kleia Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun, Klein and Mayor Van Dusea
Nays: Johnsou
Absent: Pure SIovia
MOTION CARRIED

Public Comment,

John Youkhana spoke about the property at 4043 & 4045 Main St. Sala Evangelica De La Sana
Doctrina Chicago, a Spanish speaking Evangelical Religious Organization would like to
purchase the property and convert it into a teaching room and prayer room. The owner of the
property will make an appointment with the Mayor, Corporation Counsel and Manager to discuss
the project.
Zephyr Alleshouse spoke about recyclmg in apartment buildings, condos and businesses. The
Manager will look into the situation.
Lauren Grodnicki spoke about composting, plants and C02.



 Public Comments by email.
 Ken Ditowsky, Ed Vallejo and Janet Phalen sent information concerning Mr. Sallas. Emi
 Yamauchi sent concerns about the Mixed-Use Development on Touhy/Linder and the Potential
 De-Conversion of Optima's Maple Tower.
 Paul and Frances Kent-copy of Optima resident correspondence to members of the Village of
 Skokie Board members and Trustees.
 Ehud Kalai- Professor Emeritus of Managerial Economics at Northwestern University regarding
 monopoly and conflict of interest In Optima Old Orchard,
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AdJQumment.
Motion to adjourn at 10:00 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sufker, Robinson, Khoeua , Johnson, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Pure Slovin.
MOTION CARRIED




 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk




Approved:




 Mayor Van Dusen




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