Skokie public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a special use permit for outdoor dining at 5238 Touhy Avenue and a partial street vacation on Forestview Road. A proposal for a 68-unit townhouse development at 4600 Main Street was discussed, but the provided record does not include a final vote.
- Approved special use permit for outdoor dining at 5238 Touhy Avenue (9-0)
- Approved partial street vacation of Forestview Road between 9401 and 9404 (9-0)
Beautification and Improvement Commission
The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed results from the Beautification & Improvement Commission Awards. Public Works provided updates on tree planting initiatives and landscape agreements in the southwest industrial area.
- Approved meeting minutes
Commission on Family Services
The commission reviewed updates on the Boomers and Beyond event and the Farmers Market produce collection. Members discussed the discontinuation of the Lyft transportation program and proposed a new diaper drive for at-risk families. No new ordinances or budget items were voted on.
- Approved agenda by consent
- Approved June 7, 2023 minutes with corrections
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees voted to table an ordinance amending the Village Code regarding affordable housing. Other actions included approving several public works vehicle purchases and reappointing members to various village commissions.
- Tabled ordinance amending chapters 46 and 58 of the Village Code regarding affordable housing
- Approved $186,400 purchase of one public works aerial bucket truck from National Auto Fleet Group
- Approved $50,865 purchase of one public works pick-up truck from National Auto Fleet Group
- Approved fire hydrant and accessories contracts with Core and Main ($149,125) and Ziebell Water Service Products ($11,250)
- Approved release of certain Executive Minutes as amended
- Approved amendment to not destroy Item 97 from Exhibit 3 of Executive Minutes
- Approved reappointments to Appearance Commission, Fire & Police Commissioners, Economic Development Commission, and others
- Accepted resignation of Daphnee Camilien from Human Relations Commission