We are excited to share a recent success in our ongoing efforts to advocate for our community. SJN identified a scheduling conflict for a public meeting regarding the bike lane project on Church Street, set for June 13, which coincided with Shavuot.
Recognizing the importance of inclusive participation, we reached out to Trustee Pure-Slovin who took our concerns directly to Village Manager Lockerby. Manager Lockerby immediately scheduled a second community meeting. That meeting has been scheduled for June 27, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm at Weber Leisure Center. This additional meeting ensures that community members observing Shavuot can also attend and provide their valuable input. Public input is also welcomed online here.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Trustee Pure-Slovin for her support and swift response in advocating for our community, and to Village Manager Lockerby for such a quick resolution. This success underscores the importance of active engagement and the positive impact we can achieve together.
| Village Board Brief Highlights from previous meeting – June 3,2024 All motions were passed unanimously. OF NOTE:New Business ⛽Trustee Johnson requested an update from staff about a phase of “gas-powered lawn equipment” by the end of July. The Mayor assured the board that it is being worked on. Where do you stand on a gas-powered lawn equipment ban? Take our survey here. 🎰Trustee Johnson asked for an open discussion regarding an upcoming draft ordinance to allow for video gaming / gambling within the Village and stated that he is not supportive of such a measure. Corporation Counsel Lorge responded that the issue has come through the Economic Development Commission (see minutes of 5-15-2024 meeting here) and as always, any Trustee can discuss the issue with him or at the two public readings as with any proposed ordinance. Do you support video game / gambling being allowed within Skokie? Take our survey here. June 17, 2024 Meeting 📢Proclamations and Resolutions Al’s Cycle Shop – 80 Years Charcoal Oven – 75th Anniversary ✅Appointments Ethics Commission: Habeeb QuadriHabeeb Quadri is the Superintendent of MCC Academy and his profile page can be seen here. He joins Attorney Jonathan Minkus (Chair) and Rabbi Leonard Matanky on this vital commission. Village Manager’s Report 🤝Request for approval to join the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) which is an intergovernmental agreement for Public Works departments to work across communities in the event of an emergency. 💵$162,813 to CentralSquare for Public Safety Software Maintenance Contract 🚑$45,561 to Zoll Medical Corp., for purchase of ECG Monitor/Defibrillator/PacerCorporation Counsel’s Report 📃(2) Special Use Permits for Soul Good Coffee located at 4022 Main Street for a Limited Service Restaurant and Outdoor Dining, 📜Review of procedures involving the Illinois Open Meetings Act Expect a potentially contentious and spirited debate regarding this item. Plan Commission 🧓8950 Gross Point Road #800 – Special Use Permit – Point Medical Business Park, LLC Adult Day Care ServiceCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) – FY 2025 💲Request for approval of the Draft CDBG Action Plan HUD allocated $548,892 to the Village of Skokie. |