Jim Iverson

Environmental Sustainability Plan Review

Unknown so far — commissioners flagged that lost revenue is a consideration for some changes.

The Storefront Gallery Operations and Fellowship

Short-Term Rental Pilot Program Fees

Owner-occupied unhosted rentals face fees totaling $2,450; the Village collects registration fees but no direct fiscal impact was cited.

Off-Street Parking Requirements for Residential Remodels

Saves homeowners the expense of constructing mandatory parking pads and variance application fees.

Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Safety)

Null

Artistic Excellence Awards Selection

Null

Cook County United Against Hate Partnership

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Zoning Regulations

Property owners choosing to build ADUs will face private construction and investment costs.

Fire Station Equipment and Gear Purchases

$35,250 from Village funds.

Public Safety Department Oversight

Commercial Redevelopment and Signage Standards

Private commercial investments in local business properties.

Police Officer Permanent Appointment

Main Street Streetscape Project

Construction may temporarily affect customer access to block businesses, though access will remain open.

Zoning Code Updates for Housing Choice (Case 2026-04P)

Reduces engineering and variance application costs for homeowners expanding existing residences.

Entry-Level Firefighter Recruitment

Staffing levels directly impact overtime costs and department operational budgets.

Redevelopment of 4820 Searle Parkway into Townhomes

Generates construction activity and long-term rental housing, while substituting an industrial parcel with residential use.

Orchard Village Site Plan, Zoning Amendment, and Subdivision

Private investment by Orchard Village to improve campus facilities and infrastructure.

End of Hefty ReNew recycling bag program

The amended agreement's cost impact isn't stated in the published agenda.

Code of Conduct and Public Comment Rules

None.

Economic Vitality Strategy Update

TIF funds and capital improvement appropriations support downtown infrastructure and small business storefront enhancement grants.

Approve Consent Agenda

Resolution Recognizing Village Partnership with Cook County United Against Hate

Approve, as submitted, minutes the regular meeting held Monday, October 5, 2026

Approve Voucher List #9-FY27 of October 19, 2026

Resignations Appearance Commission: Joe Maschek Beautification and Improvement Commission: Brandon Munden Skokie Use of Force Review Board: Abel Figueroa and Alicia Wartowski Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission: Michael…

FY2027 Lead Service Replacement Project – Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp., Waukegan, Illinois - $2,582,200.

Public Works Automotive Division HVAC Replacement – Moltree Mechanical, Johnsburg, Illinois - $147,250.

Purchase of Two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado WT Electric Vehicles – Boucher Auto Group, Greenfield, Wisconsin - $94,748.

Adjournment

Accept Aw Yeah Comics as Group Awardee

Accept Samuel Lewis as Individual Awardee

Consent Agenda (with Item 12a removed)

Ordinance 26-10-C-4814 — Short-Term Rental Pilot Program amendment

Written determination — Ethics Commission Case 25-01

Orchard Village — Plan Commission Cases 2026-17P, 2026-20P, 2026-21P

Approve, as submitted, minutes the regular meeting held Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Proclamations and Resolutions

Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations

Approval of Minutes from August 25, 2026

SEAC Meeting 08/25/2026

Resolution Recognizing Village Partnership with Cook County United Against Hate

approve the ordinance amending the Village's Short-Term Rental Pilot Program.

approve the written determination decision regarding Skokie Ethics Commission Case 25-01

approve the Consent Agenda with item 12a removed

concur with the Plan Commission recommendation in Plan Commission Case 2026-17P (Site Plan Approval), Plan Commission Case 2026-20P (Zoning Map Amendment), and Plan Commission Case 2026-21P (Subdivisi

Adjournment: 9:22 pm

Consent Agenda (with Item 12a removed)

Ordinance 26-10-C-4814 — Short-Term Rental Pilot Program amendment

Supports the balance struck, including neighborhood integrity.

Written determination — Ethics Commission Case 25-01

Orchard Village — Plan Commission Cases 2026-17P, 2026-20P, 2026-21P

Praised Orchard Village's services to vulnerable residents.

Motion to open the public hearing

Motion to approve the Bulk Rock Salt Purchase from Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $230,000

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with item 11c removed

Motion to continue to November 16, 2026, to allow the Village Board and staff to gather public comment on Accessory Dwelling Units and report back to the Board

Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to disapprove the zoning text amendment to amend Section 118-60 of the Village Code for permitting Accessory Dwelling Units

Motion to grant the modified review request

Motion to close the public hearing

Motion to adjourn

Consent Agenda Approval (with Item 11c Removed)

Bulk Rock Salt Purchase

Walmart Modified Review Request (Case 2026-04M)

Accessory Dwelling Units Plan Commission Recommendation Concurrence

Continuation of Accessory Dwelling Units Matter

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.

Trustee Schechter moved to amend the original motion to add that the Mayor and Village Manager assign the data collected by staff to one or more advisory boards or commissions for review.

Motion to approve the staff recommendations for owner-hosted STR’s as presented by staff as amended

Motion to adopt a Resolution requesting action by the Illinois General Assembly to clarify the Village of Skokie’s authority to implement a ranked choice voting system.

Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Board approval of the Ordinance to amend Chapters 22, 46, AND 50 of the Village Code pertaining to building codes, fire codes and Village fees.

Motion to approve plan commission case 2026-14P, Site Plan Approval for 3738 & 3750 Touhy Avenue subject to all conditions.

Motion to approve the Plan Commission case 2026-15 P for a special use permit for 3750 Touhy Avenue subject to all conditions

Motion to approve plan commission case 2026-16P, for a Special Use Permit for 3738 Touhy Avenue for an automotive repair facility

Motion to approve plan commission case 2026-19P, Zoning Text Amendment.

Motion to adjourn

Short-Term Rental Pilot Modifications

Ranked Choice Voting Resolution

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda (with Item 11a removed).

Motion to go into Closed Session at 8:17 p.m. and adjourn the main meeting immediately upon the adjournment of Closed Session.

Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the updated Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Skokie and Niles Township High School District 219 regarding the School Resource Officer Pro

Motion to approve the request for a closed session in accordance with paragraphs 2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation; and 2(c)(6) o

Updated District 219 School Resource Officer Intergovernmental Agreement

Closed Session Request

Storefront Enhancement Grant for 7924 Lincoln Avenue

Adoption of a Business Registration Program

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with removal of Item N and J from the Manager’s report

Motion to approve a grant not to exceed $50,000 is requested for interior and exterior restoration of the Skokie Theater located at 7924 Lincoln Ave.

Motion to authorize Corporation Counsel to draft the Ordinance to adopt a Business Registration Program.

Motion to concur with the staff’s recommendation and request Board approval of TPMA to provide professional services to update the Village’s Economic Strategy and authorize the Village Manager to ente

Motion to award a contract to Raucci & Sullivan Strategies LLC. In the amount of $54,000, for Governmental Representation and Lobby Services.

Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Board approval and acceptance of the bid submitted by Copenhaver Construction for the Main Street Streetscape Improvement Project in the amount

Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Appropriations Ordinance.