Skokie public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Village Board is reviewing a first-reading ordinance for taxable general obligation bonds for pensions and other purposes. The meeting also includes decisions on a theater lease extension and bike path construction.
- First reading of ordinance for up to $160 million in Pension Bonds and $27 million in General Obligation Bonds
- Proposed $465,000 contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors for Old Orchard Road bike path connections
- Proposed lease extension for Northlight Theater at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts through August 31, 2024
- Zoning map amendment and site plan approval for a dental office at 4000 Church Street
- Renewal of GIS service provider agreement with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. not to exceed $149,942
Performing Arts Center Board
The Performing Arts Center Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review financial statements from October 31, 2021. The board will also discuss operations, marketing, and the upcoming events calendar.
- Approval of November 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of October 31, 2021 financial statements
- PFM Manager's report
- Marketing report
- Calendar of upcoming events
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to receive reports from the Chair and the Director of Health and Human Services. The meeting includes a presentation on the Co-Responder Program.
- Co-Responder Program Presentation by Director Mike Charley
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is discussing a Cook County Class 7b tax incentive for the former Lord & Taylor parcel and the creation of a business district at Old Orchard Mall to facilitate over $100 million in investment. The body is also deciding on software contracts and tax levy ordinances.
- Proposed Class 7b tax incentive for former Lord & Taylor parcel to enable $27 million renovation
- Proposed Old Orchard Center Business District with a public hearing scheduled for January 18, 2022
- Ordinance to reduce the Village tax levy by $3,526,191.00
- Contract for ProQA Emergency Medical Dispatch Software with Priority Dispatch Corporation for $49,909
- BS&A ERP Software Maintenance Contract renewal for $64,864
Board of Trustees
The Village Board is deciding on zoning changes and site plan approval for a mixed-use development on Dempster Street. The board is also conducting a first reading of an ordinance to create a Police Use of Force Review Board.
- Zoning change and site plan approval for 3320-3340 Dempster Street
- First reading of ordinance creating the Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board
- Bulk rock salt purchase from Compass Minerals America, Inc. for $154,318
- Crack sealing services from Patriot Pavement Maintenance for $40,000
- Zoning map amendment and site plan approval for 4000 Church Street
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to receive reports from the Chair and the Director of Health and Human Services. The meeting includes a presentation on the Co-Responder Program.
- Co-Responder Program Presentation by Director Mike Charley
Performing Arts Center Board
The Performing Arts Center Board will meet to approve minutes from October 12, 2021. The board will review financial statements from September 30, 2021, and receive reports on operations, marketing, and upcoming events.
- Approval of October 12, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of September 30, 2021 financial statements
- PFM Manager’s Report
- Marketing Report
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
Board of Trustees
The Village Board is deciding on speed limit reductions to 25 mph on Drake Avenue and Lavergne Avenue. The body is also discussing the installation of stop and yield signs at several intersections along Jarvis Avenue and at Greenwood Street and Karlov Avenue.
- Contract for sidewalk, curb, gutter, and PCC patching with Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc. for $312,732
- Proposed speed limit reduction from 30 to 25 mph on Drake Avenue (between Golf Road and Church Street)
- Proposed speed limit reduction from 30 to 25 mph on Lavergne Avenue (between Frontage Road and Howard Street)
- Proposed installation of stop and yield signs on Jarvis Avenue and a four-way stop at Greenwood Street and Karlov Avenue
- First reading of an ordinance establishing compensation for the Village Manager, Deputy Village Clerk, and Corporation Counsels
Board of Health
The Skokie Board of Health will review reports on COVID-19 in schools and the Director's monthly report. The body will also discuss an update regarding the ordinance banning e-cigarette and vaping products.
- COVID-19 & Schools report by Jennifer Davis
- Banning of E-Cigarette/Vaping Products Ordinance Update
- Annual Partners in Excellence Awards
Performing Arts Center Board
The Performing Arts Center Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial statements from August 31, 2021. The board will also discuss operations, marketing, and the upcoming events calendar.
- Approval of September 13, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of August 31, 2021 financial statements
- PFM Manager’s Report
- Marketing Report
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
Performing Arts Center Board
The Performing Arts Center Board is meeting to review financial statements from July 31, 2021, and operational reports. The board will discuss 2022 programming and the status of the Northlight Theatre lease.
- Financial statements as of July 31, 2021
- Programming for 2022
- Northlight Theatre lease status update
Board of Health
The Skokie Board of Health will meet to review the Director's monthly report and discuss the Annual Partners in Excellence Awards. The board is also scheduled to provide an update on the Banning of E-Cigarette/Vaping Products Ordinance.
- Banning of E-Cigarette/Vaping Products Ordinance update
- Annual Partners in Excellence Awards
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting virtually to review reports from the Chair and Director. The body will discuss an update regarding an ordinance to ban e-cigarette and vaping products and review a bike safety event.
- Banning of E-Cigarette/Vaping Products Ordinance update
- Bike Safety Event summary and update
- Proclamation thanking Arie Crown Hebrew Day School and Medical Reserve Corp Volunteers
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting virtually to receive reports from the Chair and Director. The body will discuss an update regarding an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products.
- Update on Banning of E-Cigarette and/or Flavored Tobacco Products Ordinance
- Skokie Police Department National Bike Safety Month Event at Oakton Park
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review a COVID-19 resolution and an e-cigarette ordinance. The meeting also includes a report on the community mental health impacts of COVID-19.
- COVID-19 Resolution
- E-Cigarette Ordinance
- Community Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 presentation
Board of Health
The Board of Health will receive updates on COVID-19 and the Director's monthly report. The meeting includes discussions on women's reproductive health considerations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and an update on the ordinance banning flavored e-cigarette products.
- Update on E-Cigarette Sales Ordinance regarding the ban of flavored e-cigarette products
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Women's Reproductive Health Considerations
- COVID-19 updates from Director of Health and Human Services Mike Charley
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting virtually to receive COVID-19 updates and reports. The body will discuss the IDPH Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants and an update on the ordinance banning the sale of flavored e-cigarette products.
- Update on E-Cigarette Sales Ordinance regarding the ban of flavored e-cigarette products
- IDPH Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting virtually to receive COVID-19 and monthly director reports. The body will also address a proposed ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products.
- Cigarette and Tobacco Sales Ordinance regarding the ban of flavored tobacco products
- COVID-19 updates from Director Michael Charley