02/06/1989February 6, 1989
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order by the Mayor in the .Council Chamber
of the Village Hall on Monday, February 6, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
James L. Marovitz
Cynthia J. Marty
Harriet B. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motioi', carried
unanimously.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Forrest proclaimed February 14 as
Caring For Others Day in the VillagE
Deerfield. Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee T,
that the Proclamation be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENT - Mobil Corporation requested a text amendment
SNACK ITEMS IN to the Zoning Ordinance to permit the sale of
AUTOMOBILE snack food items in automobile service
SERVICE STATIONS stations. The Plan Commission recommends
that certain impulse, prepackaged snack food
items be permitted as accessory to the principal use of the
premises. The Village Center Development Commission also
recommends the text amendment be granted.
i Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the recommenda-
tions of the Plan Commission and Village Center Development Commission
j for a text amendment to permit the sale of snack items in automobile
service stations (Mobil) be accepted and the Attorney directed to
prepare the necessary ordinance. D °ration carried with Trustee Seidman
casting a negative vote. - - - -- _ ____.. - -_ -- - -- ----- ____ -- -- _ --
SIGN MODIFICATIONS The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended
PARKWAY NORTH CENTER granting a one year extension to Parkway
North Center for the existing 9' x 20' V
shaped - illuminated temporary real estate sign located adjacent to
the Tollway.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a one year
extension to the Parkway North Center for a temporary real estate
sign be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT /MUNICIPAL
CODE RE FIRE LANES
0 -89 -7 ORDINANCE
TEMPORARY LEASING
SIGN -111 PFI "NGSTEN -.
Consent Agenda
Ordinance amending Section 22 -167 of the
Munici al Code re Fire Lanes (Embassy
Suites. First reading.
Ordinance granting variation for temporary
leas -'.ng si n - '11.1 Pfingsten (Lincol.:
Properties. _
R -89 -2 RESOLUTION Resolution
FUND TRANSFER FROM retained in
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT the General
FUND TO GE ERAL FUND
authorizing
the Special
Fund.
the transfer of funds
Assessment Fund to
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent
Agenda be accepted, the Resolution passed and the Ordinance be
adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -89 -8 ORDINANCE- The Board agreed that homeowners should be
MAINTENANCE OF cognizant of their responsibility for
SANITARY SEWER LINES expenses incurred in repair of service lines
from the public and sanitary sewer to their
premises. The Board suggested that James Soyka prepare a letter
ou�,lining the procedure to follow when homeowners have sewer
problems and their responsibility for the repairs.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
Ordinance amending Municipal Code re maintenance of sanitary sewer
lines be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS; None (0)
RESTRICTIONS - FIRST The Board considered the proposed text amend -
FLOOR RETAIL /VILLAGE ments in the C -1 District regarding first
CENTER floor uses. Creation of a Review Panel that
could act quickly and list of permitted and
special uses that would encourage retail stores rather than service
stores were discussed. Mayor Forrest expressed concern on the
constitutionality of the proposed ordinance. He regi.iested the
Village Attorney to research cases on this subject and prepare a
report with his recommendations for the next meeting.
REMOVAL OF DISABLED Discussion of the proposed ordin�_nce led to
VEHICLES FROM suggestions that removal of vehicles be
PRIVATE PROPERTY restricted to residential areas only and
the language be modified in Section One,
fifth line from the bottom by inserting a comma after "altered" and
the word "so" inserted after the word "treated." Time limitation
and amount of fine will be finalized at the second reading of the
ordinance. First reading.
DEPUTY VILLAGE The Village previously approved utilizing
ATTORNEYS - UNPAID Municipal Revenue Associates, Inc. as agents
TICKET COLLECTION for collection of unpaid Deerfield parhUng
tickets through legal action in S:nall Claims
Court. Municipal Revenue Associates requests that their agents.
be authorized as Deputy Village Attorneys for the purpose of
collections only.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that Gordon S.
Hirsch and Ilichael L. Shepherd be authorized as Deputy Village
Attorneys for the purpose of filing legal action for collection of
unpaid Deerfield parking tickets. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Forrest displayed a plaque representing an achievement award
to the Ciorba Group for excellence in engineering regarding the
Pfingsten Road project.
AWARD OF BID - LEAD
REMOVAL FROM NORTH -
BROOK GUN CLUB SITE
Company provided that
insurance provisions
Proposals were invited for the recovery of
lead shot from the Northbrook Gun Club. The
Director of Public Works and Engineering
recommended Ameri --an Diving and Salvage
adequate performance, accountability and
are made.
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Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, that American
Diving and Salvage Company be awarded a contract for recovery of
lead shot from the Northbrook Gun Club Site 29A subject to the
listed provisions. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz,.Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AWARD OF BID - RIGHT Engineering proposals were received from
TURN LANE /DEERFIELD three firms to design and prepare plans and
WAUKEGAN ROADS specifications for a right turn lane and
signal modification on the southwest corner
of Deerfield and. Waukegan Roads.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that Hampton,
Lenzini and Renwick Inc. be awarded a contract for engineering and
design of right turn lane at Deerfield and Waukegan Roads at a cost
not to exceed $5,300.00. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AWARD OF CONTRACT The Board reviewed the recommendation of the
FINAL DESIGN /PLAZA Streetscape Design Task Force that t";e
DEERFIELD / WAUKEGAN Callner site be developed as a plaza; ^ood
court park site. Concern over the cc:t of
the project and the desirablility of a food court were disci ;_ed.
Trustee Marty suggested the Board schedule a workshop session to
thoroughly review the final design proposal.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the award of
contract for final design of Callner site be tabled,
and a workshop session scheduled on this matter. Motion
carried unanimously.
-ENGINEERING CONTRACT Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
1989 STREET Marovitz, that the Mayor be authorized to
REHABILITATION sign an Engineering Contract with the Ciorba
Group to design and supervise the 1989 Street
Rehabilitation Program in an amount not to exceed $76,000.00 plus
the cost of material testing (estimated at $5,000). Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION: Mayor Forrest advised that Highland Park has
Agreed. to. disannex approx.' 5'--acres .of 'iand adjacent
to North Trails for development of 1 acre lots. Proper steps will
have to be taken for zoning classification.
Trustee Marovitz inquired when the traffic light will be moved from
Peterson to Robert York Avenue. He has experienced difficulty in
making a turn at the intersection late in the evening due to the
timing of the signal. On the same subject, Trustee Seidman
mentioned difficulty making turns at Kates and .Waukegan Road.
Mr. Soyka advised he would check_ the timing loop.
Trustee Marovitz mentioned the plastic bags being used
in the Commons. The Energy Commission will investigate
bags are recyclable
Trustee Rosenthal commented on the report regarding the
Park /.Deerfield water situation. The Mayor advised that
on a higher level will be scheduled with Highlsnd Park
this matter.
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Trustee York discussed the problems of residents claiming their
clothes from a dry cleaning establishment that has closed its
Deerfield shop. Village Manager Franz promised to get back to
Trustee York with information on where residents can reach the
owner to reclaim their property.
723 JONQUIL TERRACE Village Manager Franz advised that the
Village owns a lot on 723 Jonquil Terrace.
Due to the Boardwalk development the lot becomes surplus property.
The Village has received a bid for $100,000 from ReMax for this
property. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that
the offer.of $100,000 from ReMax for the lot at 723 Jonquil Terrace
be accepted subject to right of first refusal. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Rosenthal,
seconded by Trustee Seidman, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
TEST:
Vill ge e
A-RPROVED:
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Mayor
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