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Skokie board adopts immigrant-rights and village seal ordinances, approves Skokie Swift lease amendment and other routine items
Summary
At the March 17 meeting the Village Board approved multiple items by roll call including an amendment to the land lease for the Skokie Swift station, adoption of an immigrant‑rights ordinance, adoption of a new village seal ordinance and a motion to go into executive session on pending litigation.
The Village of Skokie Board approved several ordinances, a lease amendment and routine items during its March 17 meeting, recording roll-call votes on each action.
Consent agenda: The board opened the meeting by approving the consent agenda by roll call. The items rolled into consent were not individually discussed on the record during the meeting.
Skokie Swift lease amendment: The board considered a resolution to amend the land lease between the Village of Skokie and Skokie Swift LLC regarding 14 parking spaces at 5001 Dempster Street, the Skokie Swift station. Michael Large, the village corporation counsel, said the amendment preserves the historic landmark and revises rent terms to provide additional financial benefit to the village over the lease term. Scott Condell, the developer who restored the station, spoke in support and a member of the public asked whether security for the station should be discussed in…
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