Skokie public meetings in 2025

Plan Commission

The Skokie Plan Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Public Safety Commission

The commission will review the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the fire, police, and engineering departments along with a presentation on e‑mobility devices. It will also address any unfinished business, consider new business, and then adjourn.

• Review minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting
• Public comment (3 minutes per person)
• Fire Department report
• Police Department report
• E‑mobility devices presentation

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to recap the Main Street Commercial Corridor Plan. The body will also discuss implementation, including project updates and streetscape design.

• Main Street Commercial Corridor Plan recap
• Main Street implementation project updates
• Main Street streetscape design discussion

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Skokie Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, consider a permanent appointment for a Fire Lieutenant, and receive resignations from several police and fire personnel. The meeting will also include a public comment period and an executive session.

• Approval of November 17, 2025, meeting minutes
• Recommendation for permanent appointment of Fire Lieutenant Scott Wallace
• Resignations of Firefighter Jack McLaughlin and Firefighter Sean Patten
• Resignations of Probationary Police Officers Hector Cruz, Caitlin Dole, and Daisy Rojas
• Police Department Open House

The commission approved the fire chief's memorandum making Scott Wallace a permanent Fire Lieutenant. It accepted the resignation of Fire Fighter Jack McLaughiin, the retirement of Fire Fighter Sean Patten, and the resignations of Probationary Police Officers Hector Cruz, Caitlin Dole, and Daisy Rojas. The board also approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and moved into Executive Session.

• Approved memorandum appointing Scott Wallace as permanent Fire Lieutenant
• Accepted resignation of Fire Fighter Jack McLaughiin
• Accepted retirement of Fire Fighter Sean Patten
• Accepted resignations of Probationary Police Officers Hector Cruz, Caitlin Dole, and Daisy Rojas
• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes as written
• Motion to enter Executive Session approved

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to introduce a new member and receive updates from the Health and Human Services Director. The board will also discuss whether to reschedule or cancel the February 12, 2026 meeting.

• Introduction of new member Rev Dr. Valerie Riley
• Award of Health Research Excellence to Jimmy Gonzalez-Vicker
• Discussion on rescheduling or cancelling the February 12, 2026 meeting

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the November 13, 2025 minutes. Members voted unanimously to create a Board‑sponsored Health Research Excellence award for the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Fair. The Board discussed whether the February 12, 2026 meeting will be cancelled or rescheduled and will poll members before deciding.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved creation of Health Research Excellence award (unanimous)

Appearance Commission

The Skokie Appearance Commission will consider four new residential addition applications: 1st floor additions at 5338 Greenwood St, 9555 Hamlin Ave, and 9440 Lawler Ave, and a 1st and 2nd floor addition at 9050 Keystone Ave. Commissioners will discuss the proposals and vote on granting Certificates of Appropriateness. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the November 12 minutes and public comment.

• 2025-047A – 5338 Greenwood St – 1st floor addition
• 2025-048A – 9555 Hamlin Ave – 1st floor addition
• 2025-049A – 9050 Keystone Ave – 1st & 2nd floor addition
• 2025-050A – 9440 Lawler Ave – 1st floor addition

The Appearance Commission approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It then granted certificates of appropriateness for 5338 Greenwood Street, 9555 Hamlin Avenue, 9050 Keystone Avenue, and 9440 Lawler Avenue, each by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The Lawler Avenue approval allowed either a hip or gable roof and optional transom windows.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 5338 Greenwood St (7-0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 9555 Hamlin Ave (7-0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 9050 Keystone Ave (7-0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 9440 Lawler Ave with roof options and optional transom windows (7-0)

Ethics Commission

The Skokie Ethics Commission will consider an evidentiary hearing regarding an amended complaint alleging violations of the Skokie Ethics Code by James Johnson. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from its August 13 and September 3, 2025 meetings, allow brief public comments, and may enter an executive session before adjourning.

• Evidentiary hearing on amended complaint alleging Ethics Code violations by James Johnson
• Motion to approve minutes of August 13, 2025 and September 3, 2025 meetings
• Public comment period (three minutes per speaker)
• Potential executive session
• Adjournment

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from its August 13 and September 3, 2025 meetings. It adjourned the evidentiary hearing on the complaint against former Trustee James Johnson and scheduled it to resume on January 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The December 10, 2025 meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved August 13, 2025 Ethics Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025 Ethics Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned evidentiary hearing on James Johnson complaint and continued to Jan 14 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
• Adjourned the Dec 10, 2025 Ethics Commission meeting (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Skokie Human Relations Commission will discuss recommendations from its sub‑committees, consider the Common Good Project, and review its committee structure and the schedule for 2026 meetings. A guest speaker, Roger Moreano of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore, will address the commission. The board will also present the Neighbor Engagement Committee's Block Party Awards for January.

• Guest speaker: Roger Moreano, Senior Director, Institutional and Community Equity at YWCA Evanston/North Shore
• Block Party Awards Presentation – January (Neighbor Engagement Committee)
• Review recommendations from November 10 sub‑committee meeting (Community Engagement Sub‑Committee)
• Discussion of the Common Good Project (Community Engagement Sub‑Committee)
• Review committee structure and involvement; review 2026 meeting dates

The Human Relations Commission moved and approved an amendment to place the Public Comment section before the Welcome and Introductions. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. Finally, the schedule of meeting dates for 2026 was reviewed and confirmed.

• Amended agenda approved (all in favor)
• October 27, 2025 meeting minutes approved (all in favor)
• 2026 meeting dates reviewed and confirmed

Performing Arts Center Board

The Performing Arts Center Board will review financial statements from October 31, 2025, and receive reports on operations, marketing, and programming. The board is also scheduled to discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Review of October 31, 2025 financial statements
• Discussion of 2026 PAC Meeting Schedule
• Executive Director's report on insurance walk-through results
• Report on North Shore Center Foundation benefit which raised over $24,000

Plan Commission

The Skokie Plan Commission will not meet on Thursday, December 4, 2025 because there are no agenda items. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Commission on Family Services

The Commission on Family Services will review and possibly adopt a revised mission statement. It will also consider scheduling the April meeting and discuss the subcommittee’s mission. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of November 5, 2025 minutes
• Review of Commission mission statement
• Decision on April Commission meeting date
• Discussion of subcommittee mission

Special Meeting

The Skokie Village Board will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the draft goals, outcomes, and targets of its strategic plan. Board members will hear public comments on the draft. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Review and Discussion of Draft Goals, Outcomes and Targets
• Public Comments

The Board reviewed strategic goals and staff revenue targets, but no substantive actions were taken. Trustees gave feedback on equity, fair housing, youth engagement, and communication. A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Pure Slovin, seconded by Trustee Iverson, and carried. The meeting ended at 7:16 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Arts Advisory Committee

The Skokie Public Arts Advisory Committee will discuss updates on existing public art maintenance, propose several new mural sites, consider a list of potential muralists, and decide on replacing two existing murals. The meeting also includes scheduling future committee meetings for 2026.

• Maintenance update for the Midnight Butterfly artwork
• Consider new mural at NE corner of Church/Crawford (west‑facing wall)
• Consider new mural at 4925 Oakton Street (Happy Paws)
• Review potential muralists: Sally Traxler‑Lavengood, Alyssa Low, Sarah Goone, Ryan Tova Katz, Louise Jones
• Replace the Shawnimals and Nate Otto murals

Commission on Family Services

The At Risk Youth and Families Subcommittee will meet to share information collected from Skokie school districts. The group will discuss ways to support at-risk youth and families and determine next steps.

• Information sharing regarding Skokie school districts' support for at-risk youth and families

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss a zoning amendment to allow accessory dwelling units. The body will also review a special use permit for a limited retail operation at 7550 Linder Avenue.

• Case 2025-21P: Proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance §118-60 to add accessory dwelling units
• Case 2025-19P: Special Use Permit for limited retail use at 7550 Linder Avenue (Gandhi Group, LLC)

The commission approved the minutes of the November 6, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0 vote. The commission unanimously approved a special‑use permit for Gandhi Foods at 7550 Linder Avenue, allowing the retail space to occupy 16% of the floor area, exceeding the usual 10% limit. The commission also unanimously voted to table the proposed accessory dwelling unit zoning amendment (Case 2025‑21P) until February 19, 2026, directing staff to address questions raised.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Gandhi Foods, 7550 Linder Ave (unanimous)
• Tabled ADU zoning amendment (Case 2025-21P) until Feb 19 2026 (unanimous)

Public Safety Commission

The Skokie Public Safety Commission will review the minutes from its October 22, 2025 meeting, accept brief public comments, and receive reports from the Fire Department, Police Department, and Engineering Department. It will then address any unfinished business, consider new business items, and adjourn.

• Review minutes of the October 22, 2025 meeting
• Public comment (3 minutes per person)
• Fire Department Incident Action Plan report
• Police Department report
• Engineering report

The commission approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes. No action was taken on traffic concerns for Gross Point Road/Dempster, East Prairie sidewalk, or the Main‑Dempster‑Crawford‑McCormick area. Members discussed beginning a study of e‑bikes and scooters and agreed staff will prepare an informational presentation before any recommendation is made. No formal decision or vote was recorded on the e‑bike proposal.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• No action taken on traffic concerns for Gross Point Road/Dempster and related sidewalks
• Discussed e‑bike and scooter study; staff to prepare presentation (no decision made)

Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board

The Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board will meet on November 19, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and introduce a new member. It will review and discuss completing the 2023 draft Use of Force Report of Findings and Recommendations. The board will examine the 2024 use‑of‑force data submitted by Chief Barnes on October 29, 2025 to decide which body‑worn‑camera videos to view, and will set dates for training and for submitting the final 2023 report to the mayor.

• Approve minutes from the 10/08/2025 meeting
• Review and discuss completion of the 2023 draft Use of Force Report of Findings and Recommendations
• Review 2024 use of force data reports submitted by Chief Barnes on 10/29/2025 and decide which body‑worn‑camera videos to view
• Establish dates for Reality Based and Use of Force Tools training opportunities
• Determine date for submission of the 2023 final Use of Force report to the Mayor

The board approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to request additional body‑worn‑camera videos and related reports, which Chief Jesse Barnes will provide for the next meeting. Chair Dennis Rizo was assigned to incorporate suggested wording changes into the draft 2023 Use‑of‑Force Report for future approval. The meeting was adjourned following a motion by the chair.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Trustee Levy, seconded by Abel Figueroa)
• Requested specific body‑worn‑camera videos and related reports for next meeting
• Assigned Chief Jesse Barnes to provide the requested reports and videos for review
• Assigned Chair Dennis Rizo to incorporate suggested changes into the 2023 Use‑of‑Force Report
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Chair Rizo, seconded by Muhammad Habib and Harriet Jacobs)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a parking lot variation request for 7880 Lincoln Avenue, seeking a 13‑foot drive aisle and 9‑foot parking spaces instead of the required 14‑foot and 10‑foot dimensions. Staff has recommended granting the variation. The board will also approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a staff proposal for the 2026 meeting schedule. A public comment period and standard procedural items are also on the agenda.

• 7880 Lincoln Ave – Parking Variation request (13‑ft drive aisle, 9‑ft parking spaces) with staff recommendation to approve
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes
• Staff communication proposing the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting schedule for 2026
• Public comment period (no comments recorded)
• Standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, old business (none), adjournment

The board unanimously approved a variance allowing a 13‑foot drive aisle and 9‑foot parallel parking spaces at 7880 Lincoln Avenue. It also approved a flexible meeting‑schedule plan to hold meetings on the first and third Wednesdays as needed. The September 17, 2025 board minutes were approved by all present members.

• Approved parking variance for 7880 Lincoln Ave (7 aye, 0 nay, 2 absent)
• Approved flexible meeting‑schedule approach (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved September 17, 2025 ZBA minutes (all present aye, 2 absent)

Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

The commission will approve minutes from the October 28 meeting and confirm its name change as of 11/3. It will discuss the Village AI Policy presentation scheduled for January or February 2026 and review a draft annual end‑of‑year report by Scott. Updates on several technology programs, including Home Medical Technology, Crypto Scams, and New Technology in Cars, will also be presented.

• Confirm commission name change effective 11/3
• Review schedule for Village AI Policy presentation (Jan/Feb 2026)
• Scott to share draft annual end‑of‑year report
• Provide medical industry contacts for Home Medical Technology program
• Plan Crypto Scams program presentation for February 2026

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review recommendations for permanent appointments to the ranks of Fire Lieutenant and Police Officer. The board will also note the resignation of a probationary firefighter and establish the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Permanent appointment recommendation for Fire Lieutenant Peter Arreguin
• Permanent appointment recommendation for Fire Lieutenant Christopher Riley
• Permanent appointment recommendation for Police Officer Amanda Levy
• Resignation of Probationary Firefighter Jacob Karkoszka
• Establishment of the 2026 BFPC meeting schedule

The board accepted the resignation of Probationary Fire Fighter Jacob Karkoszka effective November 5, 2025. It approved the permanent appointment of Peter Arreguin and Christopher Riley to the rank of Fire Lieutenant after they completed their one‑year probationary periods. It also approved the permanent appointment of Amanda Levy to the rank of Police Officer after she completed her two‑year probationary period. The board approved the October 21 and August 18, 2025 meeting minutes and moved into executive session.

• Accepted resignation of Probationary Fire Fighter Jacob Karkoszka (effective Nov 5, 2025)
• Approved permanent appointment of Peter Arreguin as Fire Lieutenant
• Approved permanent appointment of Christopher Riley as Fire Lieutenant
• Approved permanent appointment of Amanda Levy as Police Officer
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes as written
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes as amended
• Moved into Executive Session (motion by Chair, seconded by Commissioner Potthast)

Board of Health

The Skokie Board of Health will hear a presentation on community solar from Joule Power. The chair and the Health and Human Services director will give updates. An introduction for the Health Research Excellence award will be considered. The meeting also includes public comment before adjournment.

• Joule Power – Community Solar presentation by Glenn Weinberg
• BOH Chair updates from Dr. Edward Linn
• Health and Human Services updates from Mike Charley
• Award of Health Research Excellence introduction by Jimmy Gonzalez Vicker
• Public comment (3 minutes per person)

The Skokie Board of Health approved the meeting agenda and the October 9 minutes. The Board heard a presentation on the 2025 Skokie Community Solar program and health updates from the Chair and HHS Director. A proposal to sponsor a student award at the regional high school science fair was introduced for future discussion. No substantive decisions were made on new business.

• Approved agenda (first by Yau, second by Pandya)
• Approved minutes (first by Yau, second by Pandya)
• Adjourned meeting (first by Varma, second by Dr. Werner)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review the demographic, socioeconomic, and workforce profile of Skokie. The commission will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from October 15, 2025.

• Review of Skokie demographic, socioeconomic and workforce profile

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission will review several residential and non-residential development requests. Key items include a new 68-unit townhome development and the reconstruction of a McDonald's restaurant. The body will also discuss modifications to a 245-unit mixed-use project on Old Orchard Road.

• 4600 Main St: Proposal for 68 new residential townhome units
• 5360 Touhy Ave: New construction of a limited service restaurant (McDonald's)
• 5202-5250 Old Orchard Rd: Modified review for conversion of offices to 245 residential units
• 5050 Church St: Addition to the Holy Apostolic Catholica Assyrian Church of the East
• 5530 Touhy Ave: Façade change and signage for Dave’s Hot Chicken

The Appearance Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for six projects, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote with one commissioner absent. Projects included a residential conversion on Old Orchard Rd, a first‑floor addition on Hamlin Ave, an addition on Church St, a new limited‑service restaurant on Touhy Ave, a façade upgrade for Dave's Hot Chicken on Touhy Ave, and new townhomes for a school on Main St. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 5202-5250 Old Orchard Rd (residential & non‑residential) (6‑0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 8731 Hamlin Ave (residential) (6‑0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 5050 Church St (non‑residential) (6‑0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 5360 Touhy Ave (non‑residential) (6‑0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 5530 Touhy Ave (non‑residential) (6‑0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 4600 Main St (non‑residential) (6‑0)

Fine Arts Commission

The Fine Arts Commission will discuss the Artistic Excellence Awards, fellowships, and a pop-up art exhibit. The body will also review grants and the Student Outstanding Artist Recognition (SOAR) exhibit.

• Artistic Excellence Awards for Crews, Chander, Morris, and Osseny
• Fellowships for Sloan, Siegal, Levan, and Vassilen
• Pop-Up Art Exhibit involving Sloan, Thomas, Caplice, and Vassilen
• Grants involving Rhodes, Chander, Wood, and Thorne
• Student Outstanding Artist Recognition (SOAR) Exhibit

The commission chose Joe Folise as the 2025 individual Artistic Excellence awardee, gave special recognition to Nosi Thorne, and selected Seman Violins as the 2025 group awardee. Staff will prepare an online application for the Skokie Storefront Artist Fellowship to open before Thanksgiving with a deadline of Jan 6, 2026. Staff will publish a Call for Submissions for the pop‑up art exhibit on Dec 1, 2025, with submissions due Jan 9, 2026. A draft to update the Fine Arts Commission handbook will be written and shared for review and future vote.

• Selected Joe Folise as 2025 individual Artistic Excellence awardee
• Granted special recognition to Nosi Thorne
• Selected Seman Violins as 2025 group Artistic Excellence awardee
• Staff to prepare online fellowship application (open before Thanksgiving, deadline Jan 6 2026)
• Staff to publish Call for Submissions for pop‑up art exhibit on Dec 1 2025 (deadline Jan 9 2026)
• Staff to draft Fine Arts Commission handbook update for review and future vote

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will receive an update on the Village Board’s November 3, 2025 action concerning the Human Relations Ordinance (Chapter 58, Article I, Section 58-8). The commission will discuss programming, initiatives, and partnership ideas aimed at preventing hate crimes and broader bias incidents. It will also consider items related to the Common Good Project before opening public comment.

• Update on Village Board action (Nov 3 2025) regarding the Human Relations Ordinance, Chapter 58, Article I, Section 58‑8 of the Skokie Village Code
• Discussion of programming, initiatives, and partnership ideas to address the recent hate crime and broader hate and bias prevention
• Consideration of the Common Good Project

The Human Relations Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. The commission discussed recent hate‑crime incidents, potential programming, and the Common Good Project, but deferred any formal actions on those items. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Performing Arts Center Board

The Performing Arts Center Board will review financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2025, and reports on operations and marketing. The board is also scheduled to discuss the meeting calendar for 2026.

• Review of September 30, 2025 financial statements
• Discussion of 2026 PAC meeting schedule
• Executive Director's report on completed parking lot repairs
• Marketing report on October events including Giordano Dance Chicago and Tab Benoit
• Update on capital improvement priority list with Village finance department

Plan Commission

The Skokie Plan Commission will consider revisions to the previously approved McDonald’s development at 5360 Touhy Avenue, including a site‑plan approval and special‑use permit. It will also discuss a new two‑lot development at 7952 Lincoln Avenue that proposes a six‑story mixed‑use building with 58 residential units, ground‑floor commercial space, outdoor dining, and several zoning relief requests. Routine agenda items such as approval of the October 16, 2025 minutes are also on the agenda.

• 5360 Touhy Avenue – presentation of revised site‑plan approval and special‑use permit for the McDonald’s development
• 7952 Lincoln Avenue – site‑plan approval, subdivision, and special‑use permit for a 2‑lot, 6‑story mixed‑use project with 58 residential units, ground‑floor commercial, outdoor dining, and multiple zoning reliefs

The commission approved the minutes of the October 16, 2025 meeting (7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions). It unanimously approved the Site Plan (Case 2025-04P) with a corrected parking count, a 5‑year build timeline, and a left‑turn restriction. The Subdivision (Case 2025-05P) and Special Use Permit (Case 2025-20P) were also approved unanimously. All three approvals will still require final approval by the Board of Trustees.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain)
• Approved Site Plan Case 2025-04P with 71 parking spaces, 5‑year timeline, left‑turn restriction (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Subdivision Case 2025-05P (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Special Use Permit Case 2025-20P (unanimous ayes)
• No formal action taken on 5360 Touhy Avenue update (information only)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Skokie Zoning Board of Appeals announced that the November 5, 2025 meeting will not be held because there are no cases to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Commission on Family Services

The Skokie Commission on Family Services will review old business items, including a summary of the produce initiative and food and clothes drive, the Live Well Age Well Skokie event scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7, and the commission mission statement. The commission will then conduct subcommittee breakout sessions as new business. The meeting will conclude with public comments before adjournment.

• Produce initiative and food and clothes drive – summary
• Live Well Age Well Skokie event on Friday, Nov. 7
• Commission mission statement review
• Subcommittee breakout sessions
• Public comments

The commission approved the meeting agenda, the September 30 minutes, and the consent agenda. It deferred the commission mission statement. It confirmed that a senior resource fair will be held on Friday, November 7 at Oakton Community Center.

• Approved meeting agenda (by consent)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (by consent)
• Approved consent agenda (by consent)
• Deferred commission mission statement
• Scheduled senior resource fair for Nov 7 at Oakton Community Center

Special Meeting

The Skokie Village Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a strategic‑plan retreat. Board members will review the village's strategy and culture, define a vision, identify strategic challenges and priorities, discuss revenue considerations, and set or confirm goals. The meeting also includes a period for public comments before adjournment.

The Mayor, Clerk, Trustees and Village staff met at the Niles Township building for a strategic‑planning retreat. The Board reviewed and adopted discussion norms, examined a long‑term vision for 2045, heard a revenue presentation, and completed a SWOT exercise. The meeting concluded with a plan for the manager and consultant to compile strategic issues and share them with staff; no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

SPIRIT Committee

The SPIRIT Committee will meet to review community engagement data and discuss outreach efforts. The agenda includes an overview of outreach activities and planning of next steps. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Community Engagement Data Review and Discussion
• Overview of Outreach Efforts
• Next Steps
• Public Comment (3 minutes per person, one comment per person)

Consumer Affairs Commission

The Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission will meet on Oct. 29, 2025 to consider the upcoming 2026 schedule, hold a discussion about the Business of the Year, and hear a guest presenter on sustainability. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Memo 2026 Schedule discussion
• Business of the Year discussion
• Sustainability guest presenter

The commission approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. FLX Move was chosen as the Business of the Year winner. The meeting was adjourned at 7 pm.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Selected FLX Move as Business of the Year winner (decision made after review)
• Adjourned meeting at 7 pm (motion passed)

Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission

The Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission will discuss several new initiatives, including recruiting volunteers for Pumpkin Smash Sunday on November 2, 2025, and presenting the Skokie Residential Sustainability Awards. It will review the Q3 (July‑August‑September) action items of the Sustainability Plan and consider advising the village on its recommendation of e‑motos and e‑bikes, referencing the Ride Illinois Guidance document. The meeting also includes recaps of prior community visioning and solar projects.

• Volunteer recruitment for Pumpkin Smash Sunday (Nov 2, 2025)
• Skokie Residential Sustainability Awards
• Review Q3 (July‑Aug‑Sept) action items of the Sustainability Plan
• Advise Village SEAC’s recommendation of e‑motos and e‑bikes (Ride Illinois Guidance)
• Recap of the Strategic Plan Community Visioning Session

The commission approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted unanimously to assume responsibility for reviewing applications, issuing awards, and setting eligibility guidelines for the Residential Sustainability Awards, and also to promote the awards through all Village communication channels. They also voted unanimously that Village staff should use Ride Illinois Guidance for Municipalities when developing rules for e‑bikes and e‑motos.

• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed, seconded)
• Commissioners voted unanimously to take responsibility for reviewing applications, issuing Residential Sustainability Awards, and establishing eligibility guidelines (unanimous)
• Commissioners voted unanimously to have the Village use all communication resources to promote the Residential Sustainability Awards (unanimous)
• Commissioners voted unanimously to have Village staff use Ride Illinois Guidance for Municipalities for e‑bike/e‑moto rule development (unanimous)

Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

The Commission is meeting to confirm its new name as the Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission. Members will discuss a Village AI policy and coordinate a series of public educational programs on cybersecurity, AI, and consumer technology.

• Finalization of the name change to Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission
• Discussion of the Village AI Policy
• Logistics for October 30 Cyber Security presentation at the Police Training Room
• Planning for November 22 Social Media Literacy event at the Library Radmacher Room
• Review of a draft annual end-of-year report

The commission approved the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the October 28, 2025 meeting was approved. No other substantive decisions were made; name change and program plans were discussed but not finalized.

• Call to order motion approved (all members)
• Approve September 30, 2025 minutes (all members)
• Adjourn meeting motion approved (all members)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will discuss a recent hate incident and review committee assignments. The body will also approve meeting minutes and receive reports on housing and community engagement.

• Discussion of recent hate incident
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Neighbor Engagement Committee Block Party of the Year Awards
• Review of Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board
• December meeting potluck

The Human Relations Commission unanimously approved an amendment to add an introductory comments item on the recent hate incident to the agenda. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. No other policy actions or votes were recorded.

• Amended agenda to add Introductory Comments on recent hate incident (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Housing Sub-Committee of the Plan Commission

The Housing Sub‑Committee of the Skokie Plan Commission will discuss proposed zoning code changes and review updates on the Housing Gaps and Needs Assessment and the Skokie Home Addition Plan Book. It will also consider a recommendation to the Plan Commission to establish accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as habitable space. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Discussion of proposed Zoning Code changes
• Update on Housing Gaps and Needs Assessment
• Discussion of Housing Design and Skokie Home Addition Plan Book
• Consideration of recommendation to establish Accessory Dwelling Units as habitable space
• Adoption of 2026 Meeting Schedule

The Housing Sub‑Committee approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous voice vote, Beth Demes abstaining. Jeff Burman volunteered to serve as substitute chair for the January 12, 2026 meeting. Staff were tasked with checking whether hybrid meetings are allowed in the future.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, Beth Demes abstained)
• Jeff Burman agreed to serve as substitute chair for Jan 12, 2026 meeting
• Staff to determine if hybrid meeting format is permitted

Public Safety Commission

The Skokie Public Safety Commission will review the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the Fire and Police departments. The agenda includes a police station tour and discussion of unfinished and new business.

• Review of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Fire Department report
• Police Department report
• Police station tour
• Discussion of unfinished and new business

The Skokie Public Safety Commission approved the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting. No other actions, proposals, or votes were taken during the October 22 session.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review recommendations for the permanent appointment of two police officers and two firefighters. The board will also consider rank deferral requests from two firefighter candidates and review the Final Fire Lieutenant Promotional Eligibility List.

• Permanent appointment recommendations for Police Officers Claudia Contreras and Elizabeth Munoz
• Permanent appointment recommendations for Firefighters Jack Lagan and Rey Galsim
• Rank deferral requests from firefighter candidates Thomas Moran and Jack Moran
• Review of Final Fire Lieutenant Promotional Eligibility List

The Board corrected prior meeting minutes and approved the September 15 minutes. It confirmed permanent appointments for Police Officers Claudia Contreras and Elizabeth Munoz, and for Firefighters Jack Logan and Rey Galsim, each with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved one‑time deferrals for firefighter candidates Thomas Moran and Jack Moran, adopted the 2025 Fire Lieutenant Promotional Eligibility List, and moved the meeting into executive session.

• Corrected August 18 minutes end time and agenda date error approved
• September 15, 2025 minutes approved as written
• Approved permanent appointment of Police Officers Claudia Contreras and Elizabeth Munoz (5-0)
• Approved one‑time deferral for Fire Fighter candidates Thomas Moran and Jack Moran (5-0)
• Approved permanent appointment of Fire Fighters Jack Logan and Rey Galsim effective Oct 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Fire Lieutenant Promotional Eligibility List
• Motion to enter executive session made

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider a request for a 68-unit townhouse development at 4600 Main Street. The body will also review a special use permit and site plan for a religious assembly expansion at 5050 Church Street and a restaurant permit at 3358 Main Street.

• 4600 Main Street: Site plan approval for 68 townhouse residences
• 5050 Church Street: Special use permit, site plan approval, and parking determination for religious assembly use
• 3358 Main Street: Special use permit for limited-service restaurant use
• Approval of 2026 Plan Commission meeting dates

The commission approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting (8-0). It unanimously approved a special use permit, site plan and parking determination for 5050 Church Street, a special use permit for a restaurant at 3358 Main Street, and the site‑plan approval for a 68‑townhome development at 4600 Main Street (all 8‑0). The commission also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule with a 7‑1 vote.

• Approved September 18 minutes (8-0)
• Approved case 2025-16P special use permit for 5050 Church St (8-0)
• Approved case 2025-17P site plan for 5050 Church St (8-0)
• Approved case 2025-18P parking determination for 5050 Church St (8-0)
• Approved case 2025-15P special use permit for 3358 Main St restaurant (8-0)
• Approved case 2025-12P site plan for 4600 Main St 68 townhomes (8-0)
• Approved 2026 Plan Commission meeting dates (7 ayes, 1 nay)

Economic Development Commission

The commission will discuss an overview of the Economic Vitality Strategy and a 12-month workplan. Members will also consider approving the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Overview of the Economic Vitality Strategy
• Discussion of the Economic Development Commission 12 Month Workplan
• Consideration of approval for the 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Introduction of new member Eugene Salganik

The commission unanimously approved the July 16, 2025 minutes. Commissioners concurred with the proposed 2026 meeting schedule and agreed to change the next meeting date from November 19 to November 12, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Concurred with 2026 Economic Development Commission meeting schedule
• Approved change of next meeting date to November 12, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Consumer Affairs Commission

The Consumer Affairs Commission will review the proposed 2026 schedule memo and hold a discussion on the Business of the Year award. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Memo 2026 Schedule
• Discussion of Business of the Year

The commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It agreed to begin promoting the Business of the Year nominating form and to collect nominations through September 30. The commission will present a window cling to nominees at a Village Board Meeting on December 1. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Agreed to promote the Business of the Year nominating form (decision made)
• Set nomination collection deadline for September 30 (decision made)
• Decided to present a window cling to nominated businesses (decision made)
• Scheduled window cling presentation at Village Board Meeting on December 1 (decision made)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (motion passed)

Performing Arts Center Board

The Performing Arts Center Board will approve the September 8 minutes and review the August 31 financial statements, which show the center about $85,000 below budget for the year. The board will hear an operations report on recent maintenance work and a marketing report on recent ticket sales, followed by a programming update that includes the upcoming production of “Godspell” on October 23 and several scheduled concerts. An update on capital‑improvement projects will be provided, noting that a priority list is being coordinated with the Village finance department but no new projects are reported.

• Approve minutes from the September 8 board meeting.
• Review August 31 financial statements showing a $85,000 budget shortfall for the year.
• Operations report: two dark weeks in August for carpet cleaning, handrail painting, and light‑bulb replacement.
• Programming update: “Godspell” opening October 23; upcoming concerts by Killer Queen, A.J. Croce, Orleans, Firefall, and others.
• Capital improvements: priority list of CI projects being coordinated with Village finance; no new items reported.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to receive a presentation on the Communicable Disease Program. The meeting includes updates from the Community Health Supervisor regarding Health and Human Services.

• Presentation on Communicable Disease Program by Jenn Davis-Spells
• Health and Human Services updates from Community Health Supervisor Jenn Davis-Spells

The Board of Health approved the meeting agenda and the September 11, 2025 minutes by consent without objection. The board assigned the electric‑bike, scooter and go‑kart ordinance review to Police Chief Jesse Barnes for further research, noting no additional recommendation is needed. Staff will contact the Skokie Park District about flu clinic scheduling and will discuss possible science‑fair involvement with HHS leadership.

• Agenda approved by consent without objection
• September 11, 2025 minutes approved by consent without objection
• Electric‑bike, scooter, go‑kart issue assigned to Police Chief Jesse Barnes for further research (no vote)
• No recommendation needed for electric‑bike ordinance (item already assigned)
• Jennifer Davis‑Spells to reach out to Skokie Park District about flu clinic date notifications
• Jimmy Gonzalez‑Vicker to contact Mike Charley regarding BOH involvement in the March 2026 science fair

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission will review four development applications, including residential additions and façade changes, and a new mixed‑use building. Staff reports indicate no objections to the proposed elevations for each case. The commission will vote on Certificates of Appropriateness for the projects. The meeting also includes adoption of the 2026 Appearance Commission meeting dates.

• 2025-038A – 4260 Suffield Ct: second‑floor addition with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry room, and two walk‑in closets.
• 2025-039A – 4915 Farwell Ave: façade reconfiguration, new front entrance, and second‑story balcony above the garage.
• 2025-040A – 7334 Central Park Ave: exterior façade renovation of fire‑damaged building, including required fire sprinkler system.
• 2025-041A – 8201‑8209 Skokie Blvd: new five‑story mixed‑use building with 66 residential units and ground‑floor commercial space.
• Adoption of 2026 Appearance Commission meeting dates.

The Skokie Appearance Commission granted Certificates of Appropriateness for a 2nd‑floor addition at 4260 Suffield Court, façade changes at 4915 Farwell Avenue, new construction with a red stripe at 7334 Central Park Avenue, and a mixed‑use building at 8201‑8209 Skokie Boulevard, each vote 7‑0. The commission also approved the September 10 minutes and adopted the 2026 meeting dates.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 4260 Suffield Court addition (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 4915 Farwell Avenue façade changes (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 7334 Central Park Avenue new construction with red stripe (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 8201-8209 Skokie Boulevard mixed‑use building (7-0)
• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 Appearance Commission meeting dates (unanimous)

Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board

The Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board will meet to discuss the completion of the 2023 draft Use of Force Report of Findings and Recommendations and determine the date for submitting the final draft to the Mayor. The meeting will also include the introduction of new members and a plan for reviewing 2024 use of force data.

• Review and discussion of 2023 draft Use of Force Report of Findings and Recommendations
• Determine date for submitting final draft to Mayor
• Plan for 2024 use of force data review
• Introduction of new board members
• Reality Based and Use of Force Tools training opportunities

The Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board did not have a quorum, so no substantive motions were voted on. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and the meeting ended at 8:09 pm. The board will have a sub‑group revise the 2023 Use‑of‑Force Report for the next meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
• Motion to approve November 12, 2024 minutes not decided (no quorum)

Fine Arts Commission

The Skokie Fine Arts Commission will review recent projects such as Weaving Community, The Storefront, and several gallery exhibits. It will discuss upcoming activities including Arts & Humanities Month, the Yolanda Castrejon exhibit, and the Artistic Excellence Awards nomination deadline. The meeting also includes a grants discussion, a pop‑up exhibit/networking reception, and a public comment period.

• Review of recent projects (Weaving Community, The Storefront, etc.)
• Discussion of Yolanda Castrejon's Confuzed Gallery exhibit @ The Storefront (10/6‑10/12)
• Arts & Humanities Month events (10/1‑10/31)
• Artistic Excellence Awards nomination deadline (10/31)
• Public comments

The Fine Arts Commission voted unanimously to make Commissioner Lieberman a Commissioner Emeritus. The commission also decided not to approve the use of Slack or Discord for its business. A prior vote postponed the awarding of grants, and Staff Liaison Gioia was assigned to prepare a quarterly memo to the Village Board about The Storefront.

• Commissioner Lieberman appointed Commissioner Emeritus (unanimous affirmative vote)
• Use of Slack/Discord for SFAC business not approved by Village counsel
• Awarding of grants postponed (vote at previous meeting)
• Staff Liaison Gioia tasked to prepare quarterly memo to Village Board on The Storefront

Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

The Commission is reviewing submissions to narrow options for a final recommendation on a name change. Members will also discuss the planning and timelines for various public programs regarding AI, cybersecurity, and medical technology.

• Review of submissions for a Commission name change
• Planning for a Business AI Program event
• Coordination of a Cyber Security event for October 2025
• Planning for a General AI Program in April 2026
• Drafting of the Annual End of Year Report

The commission called the meeting to order and approved the minutes from August 26, 2025. Members voted to rename the body to the Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission. The group agreed to postpone the STAT Expo concept until more programs are developed. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved call to order (All approved)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (All approved)
• Approved commission name change to Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (All approved)
• Postponed STAT Expo concept (no vote recorded)

Commission on Family Services

The Skokie Commission on Family Services will approve its agenda, minutes, and consent items, then hear a presentation by Sustainability Coordinator Lisa Sanzenbacher. Staff will report on health and human services, and the commission will review old business items including a produce and clothing drive, the Live Well Age Well Skokie volunteer effort, and the commission mission statement. No new business items are listed for decision.

• Presentation by Lisa Sanzenbacher, Sustainability Coordinator
• Produce initiative and food and clothes drive – summary
• Live Well Age Well Skokie – volunteer recruitment and flyer distribution
• Review of Commission Mission Statement
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and consent agenda

The agenda and the previous meeting minutes were approved by consent. The commission voted to defer the mission statement agenda item, with no vote tally recorded. No other actions or approvals were taken at this meeting.

• Agenda approved by consent (no vote)
• Minutes approved by consent (no vote)
• Commission mission statement agenda item deferred (no vote)

Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission

The Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission will approve minutes from its August 26 meeting, review old business items such as the IL Solar for All advisory committee opening, the 2025 Bicycle Friendly Community Survey, and compost updates. It will then introduce new business, including a Strategic Plan Community Visioning Session on October 5 at Niles West High School, a Food Recovery Infrastructure Assessment and pilot project planning meeting on October 6 at the SWANCC offices, Community Solar public information sessions in October, a Skokie Green Business Recognition event in November, and a Village Boards and Commission Recognition event scheduled for June 2026.

• Strategic Plan Community Visioning Session – Oct 5, 6‑8 p.m., Niles West High School
• Food Recovery Infrastructure Assessment & Pilot Project Planning – Oct 6, 1‑2:30 p.m., 77 W. Hintz Road, Wheeling, IL
• Community Solar Public Information Sessions – Oct 13 (1 p.m.) and Oct 29 (5:30 p.m.) at Skokie Public Library
• Skokie Green Business Recognition Event – Nov 3, 5:30‑8:30 p.m., Sketchbook Brewery/Village Hall
• Village Boards and Commission Recognition Event – Jun 25, 2026, 5 p.m., Northshore Center for the Performing Arts

The Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting, with the amendment noted. No other formal actions were taken; the session featured updates on solar programs, composting totals, bicycle survey reminders, and announcements of upcoming events.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes as amended (motion passed)

SPIRIT Committee

The SPIRIT Committee is meeting to review the status of community engagement efforts and discuss ways to increase participation in surveys and visioning sessions. The group will evaluate the effectiveness of outreach methods and specific initiatives.

• Status of block parties and business outreach
• Review of community survey and focus groups
• Discussion on expanding reach for Cultural Groups Focus Group
• Sign-ups for Community Visioning Session

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review requests for a new mixed-use development, a street vacation, and a signage amendment. The body is deciding on site plan approvals and land use changes for three different locations.

• 8201 Skokie Boulevard: Proposed 5-story mixed-use building with 68 residential units and ground floor commercial space
• Foster Street: Request to vacate a 0.109-acre unimproved street section between 9456 and 9500 Crawford Avenue
• 5206 Touhy Avenue: Request to amend a site plan to replace a monument sign with a ground sign

The commission approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a street vacation on Foster Street and a mixed‑use 5‑story building at 8201 Skokie Boulevard. It also unanimously denied a signage amendment for Popeyes at 5206 Touhy Avenue.

• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 meeting (6 aye, 0 nay, 2 abstain)
• Approved street vacation of Foster Street (case 2025-10P) unanimously
• Approved site plan for 8201 Skokie Boulevard mixed‑use building (case 2025-14P) unanimously
• Denied signage amendment for Popeyes at 5206 Touhy Avenue (case 2025-13P) unanimously

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will meet to receive reports from the Police Department and Engineering Division. The meeting includes a feedback session and overview regarding Fire Department accreditation.

• Fire Department accreditation overview and feedback session

The commission approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It decided to hold the October 2025 meeting on October 22 instead of the originally scheduled October 15. Several traffic‑safety concerns were noted, but no actions on them were decided.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Rescheduled October 2025 meeting to Oct 22 (previously Oct 15)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Skokie Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss a side‑yard variation (2025‑06Z) for 4144 Enfield Avenue. The petition seeks to build a carport with a 3‑foot east side yard instead of the required 6‑foot minimum. Staff recommends granting the variance, and the Appearance Commission must review the proposal. The board will vote on the request after routine agenda items.

• 2025‑06Z side‑yard variation request for 4144 Enfield Ave to allow a carport with a 3‑foot east side yard (minimum required 6 ft).
• Staff recommendation to grant the variance, citing prior 1962 variation on the same property and a 2009 variation at 4122 Enfield Ave.
• Appearance Commission review required because the addition affects the front elevation.
• Board will vote on the variance after standard agenda items (call to order, minutes, old/new business).
• No other substantive cases on the agenda; remaining items are procedural.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a side‑yard variation allowing a 3‑foot east setback for a carport at 4144 Enfield Ave. The motion passed unanimously with seven ayes and no nays; two members were absent. Staff will prepare a covenant that the petitioners must sign before any building permits are issued. No other business was decided.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7 ayes, 2 absent)
• Granted 3‑foot east side‑yard variance for 4144 Enfield Ave carport (7‑0, 2 absent)
• Noted October 1, 2025 meeting cancelled due to holiday
• No old business discussed
• No public comments received

Consumer Affairs Commission

The Consumer Affairs Commission will approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting, consider adopting a revised mission statement, and receive nominations for the commission’s Business of the Year award. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, and staff communications. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a revised mission statement
• Review of Business of the Year nominations

The commission approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to promote the Business of the Year nomination form, collect nominations through September 30, and present a window cling to nominees at the December 1 Village Board meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved promotion of Business of the Year nomination form (collect nominations until Sep 30)
• Approved presentation of window cling to nominees at Dec 1 Village Board meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Human Relations Commission

The Skokie Human Relations Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear from guest speakers, and review committee reports on topics including hate/bias incidents and the Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board.

• Approval of June 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Guest speakers from Sanctuary Niles Township
• Review of Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board
• Discussion on Early Intervention in Hate/Bias Incidents
• Community Engagement Sub-Committee report

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda after a motion by Josef Meyers and a second by Carl Johnson, with all members in favor. A second motion by Sheila Crumrine to approve the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes was also carried unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members in favor)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (all members in favor)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will consider a memorandum announcing the resignation of Probationary Police Officer Cori Cafcaterra. It will also review the Fire Lieutenant promotional process. An executive session will be held under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

• Memorandum announcing resignation of Probationary Police Officer Cori Cafcaterra
• Review of Fire Lieutenant promotional process
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Executive session requested per Section 2, Paragraph c.1 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act
• Public comment (3 minutes per person)

The commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It accepted Officer Cori Calcaterra's resignation and thanked her for her service. A motion to move into Executive Session was made and seconded, though the outcome was not recorded. The next regular meeting is set for October 21, 2025.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Accepted resignation of Probationary Police Officer Cori Calcaterra
• Motion to enter Executive Session made and seconded (outcome not recorded)

Board of Health

The Skokie Board of Health will meet to discuss childhood lead and flu program updates. The meeting includes presentations from the Community Health Supervisor and updates from Health and Human Services.

• Childhood Lead & Flu Program updates presented by Jennifer Davis-Spells
• Public Health Partners of Excellence Awards update from Mike Charley

The board approved the meeting agenda after Dr. Sood moved and Keeler seconded. The June 12, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved following the same motion procedure. Members voted to approve all four nominees for the 2025 Public Health Partners of Excellence Awards. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (motion by Dr. Sood, seconded by Keeler)
• June 12, 2025 minutes approved (motion by Dr. Sood, seconded by Keeler)
• Approved all four nominees for 2025 Public Health Partners of Excellence Awards (board vote)

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission will meet to consider two residential construction requests. The body is deciding whether to grant Certificates of Appropriateness for first-floor additions at two different properties.

• 2025-036A: Request for a 1st floor addition at 7700 Leclaire Ave
• 2025-037A: Request for a 1,180 square foot 1st floor addition and garage at 3524 Greenleaf St

The Appearance Commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It then granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for a first‑floor addition at 7700 Leclaire Avenue, and another Certificate of Appropriateness for a first‑floor addition at 3524 Greenleaf Street. Both votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 7700 Leclaire Avenue addition (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 3524 Greenleaf Street addition (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM

Fine Arts Commission

The Fine Arts Commission will review past projects and discuss grant opportunities. It will consider upcoming community art events, award programs, and the Artist Networking Event. The body will also address new business and subcommittee assignments.

• Hot Flashes & Fierce Tales: Stories from Menopause, Midlife and Beyond @ The Storefront (9/10)
• Weaving Community at Skokie Farmers' Market (9/21)
• Star Sound Bath Meditation @ The Storefront (9/24)
• Arts & Humanities Month (Oct 1‑Oct 31)
• Yolanda Castrejon Exhibit @ The Storefront (Oct 6‑Oct 12)

The commission voted unanimously to allocate $5,000 of the grant budget for an artist residency stipend this year and to encumber the remaining $5,000 for a future arts‑programming grant. Subcommittees were appointed to handle the grant, residency, SOAR exhibit, Artistic Excellence Awards, and pop‑up exhibit/networking projects. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $5,000 residency stipend (unanimous)
• Encumbered $5,000 for arts‑programming grant to next budget year (unanimous)
• Grant subcommittee assigned to Vice chair Rhodes, Commissioners Chander, Wood, Thorne
• Residency subcommittee assigned to Commissioners Sloan, Siegal, Levan, Vassilen
• SOAR subcommittee assigned to Chair Blum Barish, Commissioners Thomas, Chander, Siegal, Liberman, Joshi, Morris
• Artist Excellence subcommittee assigned to Commissioners Crews, Chander, Morris, Osseny
• Pop‑up Exhibit/Networking subcommittee assigned to Commissioners Thomas, Sloan, Caplice, Vassilen

Ethics Commission

The Skokie Officers Ethics Commission will meet to discuss pre-hearing matters concerning an amended complaint alleging violations of the Skokie Ethics Code against James Johnson.

• Consideration of pre-hearing matters regarding amended complaint against James Johnson

The Ethics Commission voted unanimously to deny the respondent's motion to strike or deny subpoenas for George Van Dusen, Eddie Sutker, Khem Khoen, Ralph Klein, Keith Robinson, and Alison Pure Slovin. It also unanimously approved the respondent's motion to strike subpoenas related to Edgar Pal, and denied the complainant's motion for judgment on the pleadings. An evidentiary hearing was scheduled for November 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Denied respondent's motion to strike or deny subpoenas for six individuals (unanimous)
• Approved respondent's motion to strike or deny subpoenas for Edgar Pal (unanimous)
• Denied complainant's motion for judgment on the pleadings (unanimous)
• Scheduled evidentiary hearing for November 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission on Family Services

The commission approved the agenda and May minutes by consent. The scheduled October 1 meeting was changed to Tuesday, September 30. The board decided to pilot a consent agenda process at the next meeting. Discussion on updating the mission statement was deferred.

• Agenda approved by consent
• May 2025 minutes approved by consent
• October meeting date moved to Sep 30
• Consent agenda process to be tried at next meeting
• Mission statement review deferred

Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting after a motion by Vice Chair McNelis and second by Commissioner Gotkin. The commission also scheduled its next meeting for September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Conference Room A of Skokie Village Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 PM following a motion by Commissioner Okallau, seconded by Commissioner Gershbein.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Vice Chair McNelis, seconded by Commissioner Gotkin)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Conference Room A, Skokie Village Hall
• Adjourned meeting at 9:01 PM (motion by Commissioner Okallau, seconded by Commissioner Gershbein)

Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

The Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission will review suggestions for a new commission name and coordinate dates for public programming. Discussions include scheduling events on AI, cybersecurity, and home medical technology for late 2025 and 2026.

• Review of name suggestions for the Commission
• Planning for Business AI, Home Medical Technology, and Cyber Security programs
• Discussion of a 'STAT-tistics' expo concept at Village Hall
• Review of a program regarding aggressive sales tactics and subscription management
• Planning for a drone photography event in collaboration with the Fine Arts Commission

The STAT Commission approved the minutes from its July 29, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting involved discussion of program ideas, assignment of tasks, and planning of future events.

• Approved call to order (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2025 (unanimous)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board approved several equipment purchases, including a $49,356 upgrade to the alerting system in Station 16’s new bunkroom. It also approved a $4,126 boat trailer, a $455 leg‑curl attachment, a $1,353 tool chest, and a $12,000 air‑purifying system. A $11,991 request for new recliners was tabled for further research, and a $180 picnic‑table request was cancelled. All approvals were unanimous (6‑0).

• Approved minutes from June 23, 2025 (6‑0)
• Cancelled $180 picnic‑table purchase request (request withdrawn)
• Approved $4,126 boat trailer for Swift Water Rescue Team (6‑0)
• Tabled $11,991 recliner purchase request for further quote research (6‑0)
• Approved $455 leg‑curl attachment for Station 18 power rack (6‑0)
• Approved $1,353 tool chest for Station 18 (6‑0)
• Approved $49,356 alerting system improvements for Station 16 bunkroom (6‑0)
• Approved $12,000 air‑purifying system for Station 18 (6‑0)

Plan Commission

The Skokie Plan Commission meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Economic Development Commission

The August 20, 2025 Economic Development Commission meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The commission will reconvene on September 17, 2025.

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission unanimously approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners discussed a proposal to create a plain‑language flyer about the Human Relations Ordinance and asked for additional feedback by July 26, 2025. The Village Communications Department will draft a formal version, and Sanctuary Niles Township was invited to present at the full commission meeting on September 16, 2025. No follow‑up sub‑committee meeting was scheduled.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Requested additional feedback on flyer draft by July 26, 2025
• Assigned Village Communications Department to create formal flyer draft
• Invited Sanctuary Niles Township to present at full commission meeting on Sep 16, 2025
• Chair will provide status update on ordinance work on Sep 2, 2025
• No follow‑up sub‑committee meeting scheduled (future date to be set)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request for a variation to allow a home addition at 4409 Golf Road. The board will determine if the project can proceed with a 4-foot west side yard instead of the required 6-foot minimum.

• Variation request for 4409 Golf Road to allow a 4-foot west side yard for a 152 square foot addition
• Staff recommendation to deny the variation request for 4409 Golf Road
• Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It then approved a variance allowing a 4‑foot west side yard for the addition at 4409 Golf Road, with a 5‑3 vote. The approval requires a covenant. The September 3, 2025 meeting was cancelled due to lack of cases.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Granted 4‑foot side‑yard variance for 4409 Golf Road (5‑3)
• Cancelled September 3, 2025 meeting (lack of cases)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes. A citizen asked to meet with public safety leaders about emergency medical transport protocol revisions. The board made a motion to move into executive session, which was seconded; no vote tally was recorded. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, September 15, 2025.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (no corrections noted)
• Motion to move into Executive Session made by Chair Willard Evans and seconded by Vice Chair Helene Levine (outcome not recorded)

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. It granted Certificates of Appropriateness for six projects, including five residential additions and a commercial façade renovation, each by a unanimous vote with two members absent. All approvals were recorded as motions with the listed sponsors and seconds.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 8037 Harding Ave (2nd floor addition) – 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness with masonry waiver for 9325 Harding Ave (2nd floor addition) – 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 5143 Brummel St (2nd floor addition) – 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 9215 Avers Ave (new single‑family home) – 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness with canopy revisions for 3827 Harvard Ter – 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions for 9340 Skokie Blvd (façade changes) – 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent
• Approved minutes of the July 9, 2025 Appearance Commission meeting – 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent

Fine Arts Commission

The Fine Arts Commission voted unanimously to pursue a new grant structure that would replace school grants with two larger grants—one for a nonprofit arts program and one for an artist‑in‑residence at The Storefront. Commissioners Sloan and Levan will meet with Vice Chair Rhodes before the next meeting to develop a proposal, and Staff Liaison Gioia will research timing requirements for grant distribution. The commission also decided to delay the October FAC Art Exhibit and the Farmers' Market Photo Exhibit until later in the season. Commissioner Waxburg announced she will step down after twenty years of service.

• Unanimously voted to pursue new two‑grant structure (unanimous)
• Commissioners Sloan and Levan to meet with Vice Chair Rhodes to draft grant proposal
• Staff Liaison Gioia to research timing requirements for grant distribution
• Decision to delay October FAC Art Exhibit until winter/spring
• Decision to delay Farmers' Market Photo Exhibit to later in the season
• Commissioner Waxburg announced stepping down after twenty years

Ethics Commission

The Skokie Ethics Commission will consider a motion to bifurcate public comment and a motion to dismiss a complaint filed against James Johnson for alleged violations of the Skokie Ethics Code. The body will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Motion to approve minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of legal sufficiency/probable cause of amended complaint against James Johnson
• Respondent's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
• Respondent's Motion to Strike and Dismiss
• Motion to Bifurcate Public Comment

The Ethics Commission approved the April 2 minutes, recessed into executive session, and unanimously denied the complainant’s motion in limine, the respondent’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, and the respondent’s motion to strike and dismiss (granting relief on later paragraphs). It directed the attorney to draft a written decision and scheduled a hearing for September 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved motion to recess into executive session (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Denied complainant’s Motion in Limine (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Denied respondent’s Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Denied respondent’s Motion to Strike and Dismiss for paragraphs 6‑8 and granted it for paragraphs 9‑13 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Directed commission attorney to draft written decision (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled hearing for September 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (tentative)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Consumer Affairs Commission

The commission approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to begin promoting the Business of the Year nomination form and to collect nominations through September 30. The commission also decided to present a window cling to the nominees at the Village Board Meeting on December 1. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Agreed to promote Business of the Year nomination form and collect nominations until September 30
• Decided to present a window cling to nominees at the Village Board Meeting on December 1
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed

Plan Commission

The commission approved the staff report for a special use permit allowing outdoor storage at 5347 Birchwood in an M1 Office Assembly Industry district. It also approved relief to install a screened fence within the required 50‑foot front‑yard setback. Both motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. The minutes of the July 17, 2025 meeting were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved staff report for special use permit at 5347 Birchwood (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved fence relief to build screened fence in 50‑ft front yard (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

The meeting was called to order and the minutes from June 24, 2025 were approved unanimously. The commission voted to rename itself and Alex will circulate a form for name ideas. Scott will draft an annual End‑of‑Year report and the group approved the plan to include event metrics. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Call to order approved unanimously
• June 24, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Commission agreed to rename itself (Alex to send name‑idea form)
• Scott to draft annual End‑of‑Year report
• Annual report to include attendance and feedback metrics

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Commissioner Bruce Rottner moved, and Commissioner Nicole Potthast seconded, to approve the June 16 minutes; the outcome was not recorded. The board received notice of Firefighter Zane McCartney's resignation and a recommendation to permanently appoint Firefighter Michael Hernandez effective June 17, 2025. A motion to enter executive session was made and seconded by Commissioner Bruce Rottner, with no vote result documented.

Plan Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It voted 7‑0 to vacate a 20‑by‑117‑foot east‑west alley north of 7625 Parkside Avenue and south of 5550 Howard Street. It also voted 7‑0 to grant a special use permit for a body shop at 7401 St. Louis Avenue in the M3 Industrial district, including a relief to pay $800 instead of planting required trees.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved alley vacation (Case 2025-06P) 7‑0
• Approved special use permit for body shop (Case 2025-09P) 7‑0
• Approved $800 in lieu of planting required parking‑lot trees 7‑0

Consumer Affairs Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the draft minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. A motion to adjourn the July 16, 2025 meeting was also unanimously approved. No other decisions were made.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned July 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:29 PM. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Okallau, seconded by McNelis)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:29 PM (motion by McNelis, seconded by Mahoney)

Housing Sub-Committee of the Plan Commission

The committee met with a quorum and approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. Members discussed housing data, the Village community survey, and potential policies on accessory dwelling units and short‑term rentals, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those topics.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Human Relations Commission

The committee discussed goals and strategies for supporting immigrants and reducing bias. It scheduled the next meeting for August 20, 2025. Staff liaison Amanda Sabri was tasked with drafting a mission statement, and a shared Google Drive spreadsheet will be sent for members to suggest program partners.

• Set next sub‑committee meeting for August 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Assigned staff liaison Amanda Sabri to prepare a draft mission statement
• Will send a link to a shared Google Drive spreadsheet for members to contribute partner ideas
• Committee will continue brainstorming possible partners and program ideas

Appearance Commission

The commission unanimously approved certificates of appropriateness for the 2nd‑floor addition at 7656 Crawford Avenue, the front covered porch at 5231 Church Street, the 1st‑ and 2nd‑floor addition at 8240 Crawford Avenue, and the 1st‑ and 2nd‑floor addition at 9513 Laramie Avenue with a condition to retain existing east‑elevation windows. The 1st‑floor addition at 9601 Lowell Avenue was postponed because the submitted plans lacked sufficient detail. The minutes of the June 11, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes of June 11, 2025 Appearance Commission meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 7656 Crawford Avenue addition (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 5231 Church Street porch (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 8240 Crawford Avenue addition (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 9513 Laramie Avenue addition, condition: retain existing east‑elevation windows (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Postponed 9601 Lowell Avenue case pending revised plans (no vote)
• Discussed Housing Sub‑Committee plan to streamline residential project reviews (no decision recorded)

Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission

The Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the June 24, 2025 session.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

The STAT Commission approved the call to order, adopted the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting, and adjourned the session. No substantive program approvals or denials were recorded.

• Call to order approved (motion by Ujjval, seconded by Avi)
• Minutes from May 27, 2025 approved (motion by Avi, seconded by David)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Ujjval, seconded by Jimmy)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 28, 2024 meeting minutes. Staff were tasked with updating the Skokie Police Department’s Hate Crimes & Hate Incidents brochure. The commission confirmed it will join the Beautification Commission in the 4th of July Parade. Meeting dates for September 2025 through June 2026 were set with no objections.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 28, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to update Police Department hate‑crimes brochure
• Commission will join Beautification Commission in 4th of July Parade
• Set 2025‑2026 meeting dates (no objections)

Public Safety Commission

The Skokie Public Safety Commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. No new business was considered. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jeff S, seconded by Dennis)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It approved memoranda announcing the retirement of Officer Robert Roque and the resignations of Officers Adam Vaid, David Huang, and Jonathan Ngo. The Board certified the Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List of 42 candidates, effective until May 18, 2027 or until exhausted. A motion to adjourn to Executive Session was approved unanimously.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved memoranda announcing retirement and resignations of four police officers
• Certified Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List of 42 candidates (expires May 18, 2027 or when exhausted)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting to Executive Session (unanimously)

Board of Health

The Skokie Board of Health approved the meeting agenda and the April 10, 2025 minutes. No new business was taken. The board discussed a potluck for the October meeting but decided to continue the discussion at the September meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (first by Dr. Sood, second by Dr. Lupovitch)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (first by Dr. Sood, second by Dr. Lupovitch)
• Potluck event discussion deferred to September 11, 2025 meeting

Consumer Affairs Commission

The commission approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Natalie and a second by Jerry. Commissioners discussed shifting the commission’s role toward a business ombudsman and agreed that Chairman Biju Krishman will draft a memo to the Village Board proposing a name change. Planning for the shredding event is on hold pending a meeting with the sustainability team. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025 at 6 pm.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Commission to draft memo proposing name change (no vote recorded)
• Shredding event planning placed on hold (status update)

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It granted Certificates of Appropriateness for seven projects, including residential additions at 3361 Capitol St, 7848 Kolmar Ave, 8530 Keystone Ave, 3412 Touhy Ave, revisions at 50 Williamsburg Rd and 5202 Old Orchard Rd, and a mixed‑use building at 7852 Lincoln Ave with a condition on the sign. All votes were unanimous except the Lincoln Ave project, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 Appearance Commission meeting (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 3361 Capitol St addition (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 7848 Kolmar Ave new residence (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 8530 Keystone Ave addition (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 3412 Touhy Ave addition (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for revisions at 50 Williamsburg Rd (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for revisions at 5202 Old Orchard Rd (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 7852 Lincoln Ave mixed‑use building with sign condition (4-1, 2 absent)

Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 27, 2025 meeting was also passed. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (motion by Okallau, seconded by Mahoney)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Gershbein, seconded by Saxe)

Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

The STAT Commission formally called the meeting to order with a motion that was approved. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of discussions about upcoming technology programs, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Call to order approved
• April 29, 2025 minutes approved

Public Safety Commission

The Skokie Public Safety Commission approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. Unfinished business and new business were both listed as none.

• Approved April 16 meeting minutes

Economic Development Commission

The commission voted to approve the draft minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Levinson, seconded by Commissioner Carley, and passed by unanimous voice vote. Later, the commission voted to adjourn the meeting; the motion was made by Commissioner Gleason, seconded by Commissioner Akers, and approved unanimously.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes of the May 7, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. It rejected the petition to reduce the front‑yard setback for an attached garage at 8950 East Prairie Road, with a 2‑aye, 3‑nay, 2‑abstain vote. The motion failed and the board noted that further appeal must go to the Circuit Court. June board meetings were cancelled because there were no cases scheduled.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied garage setback variation for 8950 East Prairie Road (2‑aye, 3‑nay, 2‑abstain)
• Cancelled June meetings due to lack of cases

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The commission approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and approved memoranda honoring the retirement of Officer Robert Roque and the resignations of Officers Adam Vaid, David Huang, and Jonathan Ngo. It certified the Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List of 42 candidates, effective until May 18, 2027 or until exhausted. The board unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting into Executive Session.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved memoranda recognizing retirement of Officer Robert Roque and resignations of Officers Adam Vaid, David Huang, and Jonathan Ngo
• Certified Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List of 42 candidates (expires May 18, 2027 or when exhausted)
• Unanimously approved motion to adjourn meeting to Executive Session

Plan Commission

The commission approved the site‑plan application for the demolition and rebuild of the McDonald’s restaurant at 5360 Touhy Avenue with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a special‑use permit allowing two drive‑through lanes at the same location, also by a 6‑0 vote. The minutes of the April 17, 2025 meeting were approved by unanimous voice vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved site‑plan for 5360 Touhy Ave (6‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for two drive‑through lanes at 5360 Touhy Ave (6‑0)
• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted staff reports for both cases (6‑0)

Consumer Affairs Commission

The Commission approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Members were assigned to visit Sketchbook, Schaefer’s, Kneads and Wants, and Will’s Place with reporting dates in May, June, July, and August. The Commission also agreed to hold a shredding event on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the Village Employee parking lot.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Assigned George and Natalia to visit Sketchbook, report back in May
• Assigned Ashley to visit Schaefer’s, report back in June
• Assigned Ted to visit Kneads and Wants, report back in July
• Assigned Gary to visit Will’s Place, report back in August
• Planned shredding event for Sep 13, 2025, 9 am‑12 pm in Village Employee parking lot

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the mixed‑use development at 7952 Lincoln Avenue, requiring pedestrian access provisions. It also approved Certificates of Appropriateness for six residential additions and a signage project at 5206 Touhy Avenue. The signage request at 9323 Skokie Boulevard was continued for later review.

• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 Appearance Commission meeting (7‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 3524 Greenleaf St addition (7‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 7428 Lowell Ave addition with masonry waiver (7‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 9221 Tripp Ave addition (7‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 3907 Enfield Ave addition (7‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 9216 Karlov Ave addition (7‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 5206 Touhy Ave (7‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for mixed‑use project at 7952 Lincoln Ave with pedestrian access condition (7‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the March 5, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It granted a variance for 7656 Crawford Avenue and a variance for 5011 Estes Avenue, each with an 8‑0 vote and a required covenant. The request for 8950 East Prairie Road was continued to the May 21, 2025 meeting. No objections were raised during the votes.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Granted variance for 7656 Crawford Avenue (8‑0, covenant required)
• Granted variance for 5011 Estes Avenue (8‑0, covenant required)
• Continued case 8950 East Prairie Road to May 21, 2025 meeting

Commission on Family Services

The commission approved the agenda (amended) and approved the April 2025 minutes by consent. The Skokie Pride Event, the Juneteenth Celebration, and the subcommittee breakout sessions were each deferred. Proposed future meeting dates were presented for consideration.

• Agenda approved as amended (no vote tally provided)
• April 2025 minutes approved by consent
• Skokie Pride Event (June 22) deferred
• Juneteenth Celebration (June 14) deferred
• Subcommittee breakout sessions deferred
• Future meeting dates proposed (Sept 3, Sept 30, Nov 5, Dec 3, Feb 4, Mar 4, Mar 31, May 6, Jun 3)

Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

The commission called the meeting to order by motion of Ken Grossman, seconded by Ujjval Patel, and the motion was approved by all members. A motion to approve the February 25, 2025 minutes was made by Ujjval Patel and seconded by David Coyne, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The board reviewed several Tier 1 and Tier 2 technology programs, setting tentative dates and assigning tasks, but no formal approvals or rejections were recorded.

• Call to order approved (all members)
• Motion to approve February 25, 2025 minutes made (vote outcome not recorded)

Human Relations Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the March 24, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted unanimously to join the Beautification Commission’s float in the 4th of July parade. The review of the Fair Housing Ordinance was placed on pause pending a new commissioner.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved participation in 4th of July parade float (unanimous)
• Paused review of Fair Housing Ordinance until further notice

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The commission approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes, accepted the resignations of Officer Jose Ruiz and Lieutenant Robert Gaseor, denied Daniel Sanchez’s request to reconsider his candidacy, approved the deferment of firefighter candidate Jack King, and moved the meeting into executive session. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Accepted resignations of Police Officer Jose Ruiz and Fire Lieutenant Robert Gaseor
• Denied Daniel Sanchez’s request to reconsider candidacy (5‑0)
• Approved deferment of Firefighter candidate Jack King (5‑0)
• Moved into executive session (5‑0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board approved a $4,200 stainless‑steel grill for Station 18, funding it from the Furniture and Fixtures budget (5‑0). It also approved a $350 pick‑list allocation per member, totaling $42,000 (5‑0). The request for an $8,604 cold plunge was denied (5‑0), while proposals for a belt‑squat machine and a three‑person sauna were tabled for further space discussion (both 5‑0).

• Approved $4,200 stainless‑steel grill for Station 18 (5‑0)
• Approved $350 pick‑list allocation per member ($42,000 total) (5‑0)
• Denied $8,604 cold plunge request for Station 18 (5‑0)
• Tabled $2,778 belt‑squat machine request for Station 18 (5‑0)
• Tabled $6,338 three‑person sauna request for Station 18 (5‑0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the site plan for 7952 Lincoln Avenue, allowing a 1‑lot development with 58 residential units, first‑floor commercial space, and an outdoor dining area. The commission also approved a subdivision that merges three lots into one with right‑of‑way dedications to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Both actions passed with a 5‑0‑3 vote (aye‑nay‑absent). The meeting minutes from March 20 were also approved unanimously.

• Approved site plan for 7952 Lincoln Ave (5-0-3)
• Approved four items of relief for 7952 Lincoln Ave (5-0-3)
• Approved subdivision of 3 lots into 1 at 7952 Lincoln Ave (5-0-3)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Public Safety Commission

The commission met on April 16, 2025, approved the March 19 minutes, received police, fire, and engineering reports, and noted a future police station tour. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the draft minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Housing Sub-Committee of the Plan Commission

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the January 2, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 10‑in‑favor, 0‑opposed tally. The rest of the session consisted of discussion on housing data collection, surveys, accessory dwelling units, and a potential plan‑book for homeowners.

• Approved Jan 2, 2025 meeting minutes (10‑0)

Board of Health

The Skokie Board of Health approved the meeting agenda after a first and second motion. The board also approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. A resignation was announced, and the board will formally acknowledge it at the April 21 Village Board meeting.

• Approved agenda (first by Dr. Lupovitch, second by Dr. Sood)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (first by Dr. Lupovitch, second by Dr. Sood)

Consumer Affairs Commission

The Consumer Affairs Commission approved the minutes from its January 8, 2025 meeting. Natalie Lopatkiewicz made the motion, Ashley Silverstein seconded, and the motion passed. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission voted unanimously to grant certificates of appropriateness for six residential addition projects and three non‑residential façade projects. All votes were 7‑0 in favor. Two items—a signage variation for 9323 Skokie Blvd and a mixed‑use building at 7852 Lincoln Ave—were continued to the May 14, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 4416 Concord Ln (1st floor addition) – 7-0
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 8158 Floral Ave (2nd floor addition) – 7-0
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 3506 Lake St (2nd floor addition) – 7-0
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 7840 Kildare Ave (1st & 2nd floor addition) – 7-0
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 9410‑9466 Skokie Blvd façade – 7-0
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 5533 Touhy Ave façade and signage – 7-0
• Continued case for 9323 Skokie Blvd signage variation to May 14, 2025 – no vote
• Continued case for 7852 Lincoln Ave mixed‑use building to May 14, 2025 – no vote

Fine Arts Commission

The commission approved a subcommittee (Jeff, Sonya, Pam S, Vassi) to plan Arts and Humanities Month activities. All Fine Arts Grants have been fully distributed. Volunteers are needed for the Storefront event on June 16. Additional action items were noted for upcoming networking events and programming.

• Formed Arts & Humanities Month subcommittee (Jeff, Sonya, Pam S, Vassi)
• Confirmed all Fine Arts Grants money has been distributed
• Requested volunteer for Storefront event on June 16
• Subcommittee to develop Arts & Humanities Month social media posts
• Action item: artists to create mini originals at next networking event

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission unanimously approved the March 5, 2025 minutes. A motion to accept an amended complaint against Trustee James Johnson was moved, seconded and passed with two Yes votes and one abstention. The commission recessed to let the complainant sign and notarize the filing. The meeting adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted amended ethics complaint (2 Yes, 1 Abstain) – motion passed
• Recessed to allow complainant to sign and notarize the complaint
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous motion)

Commission on Family Services

The commission approved the meeting agenda, adding the July Fourth Parade as an old‑business item. The March 2025 minutes were approved with a correction. Shajan Jose agreed to arrange food delivery for the June 4 commission dinner meeting.

• Agenda approved with addition of July Fourth Parade (no vote recorded)
• March 2025 minutes approved with correction (no vote recorded)
• Shajan Jose agreed to organize food delivery for June 4 meeting (no vote recorded)

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0 vote, 1 absent). It granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for 5232 Greenwood Street (residential 2nd‑floor addition) with a unanimous 6‑0 vote, one member absent. It also granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for 5701 Oakton Street (Niles school addition) with a unanimous 6‑0 vote, one member absent, conditional on additional landscaping. A Certificate of Appropriateness was approved for 9648 Kedvale Avenue (carport‑to‑garage conversion) subject to zoning review, also 6‑0 with one absent. The signage variation request for 9323 Skokie Boulevard was continued to the April 9 meeting.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 5232 Greenwood St (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 5701 Oakton St with landscaping condition (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 9648 Kedvale Ave subject to zoning review (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Continued signage variation for 9323 Skokie Blvd to April 9 meeting (no vote recorded)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission approved its agenda and the February 24, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Commissioners approved Fair Housing social‑media posts for April. They voted not to move forward with promotion of the Unite Against Racism program due to insufficient event details.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fair Housing social‑media posts for April (unanimous)
• Voted not to promote Unite Against Racism event (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. It then approved case 2025-02P, granting a special use permit for outdoor vehicle storage at 8046 Ridgeway Avenue. The approval was unanimous (5 ayes, 0 nays) and includes conditions such as a 5‑foot clearance along the north wall, allowance of a gravel surface, and limited staff parking.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved case 2025-02P special use permit for 8046 Ridgeway Ave (5 ayes, 0 nays) with conditions