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11/20/1978 (2)296 November 20, 1978 The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, November 20, 1978 at 8:07 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President D. Jeffrey Blumenthal Norma Gavin Jerold L. Heisler Cynthia J. Marty Edwin B. Seidman Vernon E Swanson Absent: None and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. James Stucko, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the meeting held November 6, 1978.be approved as corrected. (age 295 -Line 41 & 42 - Strike "gave to end of sentence;,insert "were blood donors ".) Motion carried unanimously. Approve Warrant No. W -78 -11 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that Warrant No. W -78 -11 - Payment of bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) Treasurer's Report The treasurer submitted a report for October, 1978 which included the highlight control re- port. cash and investment statements, detail expenditures by activity, revenue and expense statements, and cash flow statements. He stated the August Sales Tax showed an increase over last year, and included the first month the Venture store at Deerbrook was open. The Library will not need funds until January, and usually about 5 per cent of taxes are received by the third week in December. The Finance Committee will meet November 27 at 7:30 p.m., before the Public Hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Plan. Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with one item removed, was presented for consideration as follows: CONSENT AGENDA Ordinance amending Sections 22.129 and 22.130 of the Municipal Code to establish a parking lot behind 827 Deerfield Road and providing for a two hour parking limitation. (0- 78 -43) Ordinance amending Section 22.165 of the Municipal Code by.prohibiting parking on both sides of Central Avenue and Osterman Avenue between 10 a.m. and 12 noon except of Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays between Grove Avenue and Elm Street. (0- 78 -44) Appointments: Plan Commission John Baer Term expiring November, 1981 Arthur Rollin November, 1981 Susan Zwiener November, 1981 Board of Zoning Appeals Robert Schlossberg Term expiring November, 1983 Board of Building Appeals Richard R. Osman Term expiring November, 1983 Manpower Commission William R. Brown Term expiring in November, 1981 Oscar Adler November, 1981 Youth Council Sally Wiley Term expiring November, 1981 Richard C. Osman (student) November, 1979 Diana Stiehr (student) November, 1980 Sandra Harris November, 1981 Gerald Bard November, 1981 Human Relations Commission Catherine Fiorillo Term expiring November, 1981 Edna Shade November, 1981 297 Safety Council G. C. Christenson Term expiring November, 1981 Charles A. Horn, Jr. November, 1981 Environmental Commission Martin H. Friedman Term expiring November, 1981 Fred Daniel November, 1981 Electrical Commission Richard R. Osman Term expiring November, 1981 Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance. amending Sections 22.129 and 22.130 at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance amending Section 22.165 at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty then moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Consent Agenda be approved, including passage of the two ordinances and confirmation of the appointments. Adopted by the following vote: 00 Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Co Nays: None (0) The President signed the two ordinances.indicating his�approval- thereof. Reduce Letter of Credit Trustee Seidman asked if the flooding that had pre- $29295 Vecchione Deerfield vailed in the Vecchione Deerfield Road Subdivision Rd. Sub. - Underground had been corrected. Upon receiving assurances Improvements that the design of the underground improvements would take care of the flooding problem, Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the Letter of Credit be reduced in the amount of $29295.00 for the installation of underground improvements by DiMeo Brothers, Inc. in the Vecchione Deerfield Road Subdivision. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) Proclamation - Children's Theater The President read a Proclamation designating the of Deerfield Dec. 1 -10 period December 1 through 10, 1978 to honor the Children's Theater of Deerfield, who will produce Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Proclamation be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Authorize Ordinance Sp. Use Mr. Stucko stated the Village was the applicant for Cab Office at RR Station a Special Use to permit a taxicab office and stand at the Milwaukee Station. He suggested that an ordinance be passed granting the Special Use, a permit to be issued when the Village gets a cab company to occupy the space.. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the report of the Plan Commission and the attorney be accepted, and the attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance granting a Special Use. Motion carried unanimously. Criteria for Crossing Guards The manager reported that the School Boards and the Safety Council had met on November 16 to discuss the study and criteria for placement of crossing guards. He said the next meeting will be held on November 29 at which time the committee expects to complete.their work. The President said that he was anxious to have representative of the committee at the next meeting. BZA Report - Sideyard Variation A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals recommended 924 Woodward (Quaranta) that.. a variation be granted to permit.:the con - Authorize Ordinance struction of an addition at 924 Woodward Avenue with a sideyard of 3.49 ft., an extension of the existing nonconforming use,-as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Anselmo Quaranta. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the report be approved and the attorney prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Q1,0 BZA Report - Sideyard Variation The report from the Board of Building Appeals 919 Forest (Vido) recommended that a variation be granted to Authorize Ordinance permit the construction of an addition at 919 Forest Avenue having a total sideyard of 11.25 ft., an extension of the existing nonconforming use, as requested by Mr. Diego Vito. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals be accepted and the attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. P.C. Report Re: Open House Signs A report from the Plan Commission recommended New Hearing 12/28 denial of the proposed amendment to.the Zoning Ordinance relative to Open House signs. Plan Commission member Arthur Rollin stated the Commission was working on an alterna- tive amendment and a Public Hearing was advertised for December 28, 1978. Suggestions were made by the Board, including gross sign area, no signs on parkway, only one sign, and staffing and enforcement with a sign only permitted during the open house. Mr. &llin said he would take these suggestions back to the Commission. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, Sec. 22.165- Parking at that the ordinance be passed amending Section Township Hall 22.165 by deleting references to no parking (0- 78 -45) on Waukegan Road, and adding to the list of locations where parking is prohibited the following: On both sides of Waukegan Road between Orchard and Central, except an area along the westerly curb of Waukegan Road between 675 feet and 735 feet northwesterly from the center line of Deerfield Road as measured along the center line of Waukegan Road. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Swanson (S) Nays: Seidman (1) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, Sec. 22 -76A Parking for that the ordinance be passed amending Section Handicapped -Fine & Impoundment 22 -76A of the Municipal Code by establishing (0- 78 -46) limitations of parking in areas designed "Handi- capped Parking ", a fine of not less that $25.00 for violations, and an impounding charge of $15.00 with a storage charge of $5.00 per day or fraction thereof. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. 90 Day Continuance - Vecchione The attorney for Mr. Vincent Vecchione requested Annexation to 2/19/79 a 90 day continuance on the annexation of 6.8 acres due to the uncertainty of economic conditions. Trustee Heisler proposed the matter be continued until the second meeting in February, Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that consideration of the annexation be tabled until February 19, 1979, as requested by Mr. Vecchione's attorney. Motion carried unanimously. No Left Turn Sign- Rosemary at A letter was received requesting removal of Westgate Referred to S.C. the "No Left Turn" restrictions on Rosemary Terrace at Westgate Road. The letter was referred to the Safety Council fora recommendation. Authorize $403 for Valuation of The manager reported that the Illinois Municipal Pension Funds League has arranged for independent actuarial valuations of pension funds which will be available for member municipalities, which will supplement the work being done by the Illinois Department of Insurance. The valuations will be done by Gabriel,Roeder, Smith and Company, a nationally known firm of actuaries. The cost to the Village will be $403.00 less a $50.00 refund to the Village if if the first submission of people and financial data are accurate and complete. • 299 Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the manager be authorized to expend funds not to exceed $403.00 for the independent actuarial valuation of the Police Pension Fund, as described in the Illinois Municipal League's letter. Adopted, by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) No Plan Commission member being present, discussion of the Traffic Consultant policy was deferred. Clerk's Reports The clerk reported that the 1979 election will be held April 17, 1979. The first day for filing nominating petitions will be January 8, and the last day will be February 13, 1979. She said Governor Thompson has vetoed the bill which consolidated elections. Reports The manager reported the cost for insurance coverage for Village employees has been reduced by approxi- mately ten per cent, a saving of about $7,600. In addition, the John Hancock Insurance Company has refunded a dividend of $2,244. Lake County Taxpayers Assn. Letter Re Home Rule Election - No Election on Home Rule election or a special election called requested within twenty days. A letter from the Lake County Taxpayers Association requested that the question of whether or not the Village should remain a Home Rule unit be submitted to the voters of the Village at the next regular for that purpose. A decision in this matter is In response to the Taxpayers Association letter, the President read a lengthy statement in which he explained that Home Rule gives broader powers and makes Village government more responsive to the people. Among ordinances enacted under Home Rule powers are ordinances relating to parental responsibility, possession of marijuana, theft, sidewalk replacement and liquor licensing. The Village levies a dollar amount, and receives about ten per cent of the total tax bills, the balance going to other governmental agencies, particularly the schools. The Budget is available to any resident who wishes to see it, Finance Committee meetings are open to the public, and a public hearing on the Budget must be held. He listed services which may have to be reduced if Home Rule were not authorized. He recommended that Home Rule not be voted on. Because the Taxpayers Association letter should be answered, and the attorney has advised that a negative motion is not in order, Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that Home Rule be put on the ballot at the next general election. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: None (0) Nays: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Trustee Seidman pointed out that the Board had passed a resolution which states that a referendum will be held on the issuance of bonds of the value of $500,000 or more. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded by Trustee Heisler, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. ATTEST: Village Clerk APPROVED: President h' E