08/21/1989August ,21 , 1989
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order by the Clerk in the Council Chamber
of the Village Hall on Monday, August 21, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: James L. Marovitz
Cynthia J. Marty
Harriet B. Rosenthal
_Edwin B. Seidman
J. Robert York
Absent: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Vernon E. Swanson
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present
was Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney Herb Linn.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that
Cynthia J. Marty be named Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the minutes
of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried.unanimously.
PRESENTATION Norman
Gehrig
police officer of the year to
Swalgren presented the Donald E.
Award for the outstanding Deerfield
Officer Eric Lundahl.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Marovitz, that the Bills and Payroll be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, York (4)
NAYS: Seidman (1)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reviewed
his July report. Major revenues and
expenditures are within projected budgets. 101.1% of cash was
invested at an average interest rate of 8.95 %.
PROCLAMATIONS
a social event for
moved, seconded by
accepted. Motion
Mayor Pro Tem Marty read two proclamations.
Sunday, September 10, 1989 was proclaimed
MUDFEST 189 in the Village of Deerfield,
high school age students. Trustee Seidman
Trustee Rosenthal, that the Proclamation be
carried unanimously.
The week of August 28 was proclaimed SCHOOL'S OPEN SAFETY WEEK in
Deerfield. Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal,
that the Proclamation be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief of Police Richard C. Brandt appeared
OBJECTIVES before the Board to answer questions
regarding the contents of his written
report. Trustee Rosenthal commented that the words "social
justice" appearing in the report implied social 1•ssues rather than
social problems and suggested removal of the word "justice."
(Amended 9/5/89)
Police Chief Brandt discussed a proposal by Ameritech Corporation
to the Villages of Deerfield, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and
Bannockburn to conduct a joint study regarding implementation of
E -911 equipment in these communities. The study would cost
$50,000, which would be defrayed from cost of equipment if
Ameritech were the vendor. The cost of the study would be shared'
proportionately by the four Villages.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Board supports the concept of the four way study and authorizes
the Police Chief to proceed with negotiating the Ameritech
proposal. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Police Chief Brandt noted that since the parking boot has been in
operation $1,030.00 in unpaid parking tickets and $270.00 in fees
has been collected.
SPECIAL USE /PRD Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by
RESUBDIVISION Trustee Seidman, to remove the Aspen Way/
ASPEN WAY /KOGEN Kogen resubdivision matter from table.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bob DiLeonardi, attorney representing petitioner, exhibited a
blueprint of the two driveways as an extension of the terminal end
of the "T" that the Deerfield Fire Department has found to be
adequate for their use. The Board recommended petitioner pave the
stub to Laurel and pay the costs for paving the entire right of
way.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, to accept
the Plan Commission recommendation which will include a 10%
variation on one lot, the final plat to agree with driveway lining
up with the "T" and paving the area between Laurel and other
sections. Motion carried unanimously.
FOUNTAINS OF DEERFIELD
DECK PLAN
Fountains of Deerfield.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Marovitz, to table the request for finding
of substantial conformance for Deck Plan,
Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
FRONT YARD VARIATION Ordinance granting front yard variation,
565 BRIERHILL ROAD 565 Brierhill Road, Philip and Rhoda
Charleson. First reading.
PHASE IV, PARKWAY
NORTH
SIGN VARIATION
MARRIOTT SUITES
FINAL PLAT /PARKING
VARIATION - TRAMMELL
CROW
Ordinance approving Final Plat - Phase IV,
Parkway North. First reading.
Ordinance re sign variation - Marriott
Suites. First reading.
Ordinance approving Final Plat /parking
variation - Trammell Crow. First reading.
SIGN MODIFICATION
Ordinance
granting sign modification,
FOUNTAINS OF DEERFIELD
Fountains
of
Deerfield. First reading.
Trustee Marovitz moved,
seconded
by
Trustee Seidman, that the
Consent Agenda be approved. Motion
carried unanimously.
0 -89 -38 ORDINANCE
Ordinance
re
Text Amendment to Zoning..
VIDEO RENTAL STORES
Ordinance
to
permit video rental stores
IN C -2 DISTRICT
in C -2 District.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
rules be waived to permit passage of the Ordinance on first
reading.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
Ordinance re Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to permit video
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rental stores in C -2 District be adopted. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -89 -39 ORDINANCE Ordinance authorizing Special Use,
SPECIAL USE - Blockbusters /Deerbrook Mall.
BLOCKBUSTERS /DEERBROOK
MALL
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
rules be waived to permit passage of the Ordinance on first
reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the
Ordinance authorizing Special Use, Blockbusters /Deerbrook Mall be
adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
AMENDMENT /ARBOR LANE Ordinance re amendment to Arbor Lane PUD -
PUD- LANDSCAPING PLAN Landscaping Plan. First reading.
Joseph Palmisano, attorney representing petitioner, discussed the
requirement of a fence along the north and east boundary lines of
petitioner's property which the Board included in its approval of
the amended Landscape Plan. Petitioner noted the fence issue was
never raised at any of the hearings and considers it an unfair
requirement. Petitioner was advised he could have a rehearing
before the Plan Commission or accept the proposed ordinance as a
first reading. Petitioner declined a rehearing.
EXPENDITURE FOR LAKE Due to additional time and expense
COUNTY SOLID WASTE involved in the planning process of the
PLANNING AGENCY Lake County Solid Waste Plan, participating
communities are asked to contribute
additional funds.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that, due to
new state laws, authorization be given for an additional expenditure
of $1,500 in support of the Lake County.Joint Action Solid Waste
Planning Agency. Motion carried by the following vote:
(Amended,9 /18/89)
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
STREETSCAPE PHASE I Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
CONSTRUCTION Rosenthal, that a contract be given to
ENGINEERING SERVICES Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick to perform
construction engineering services for
Phase I of the Village Center Streetscape Program at a cost not to
exceed $5,880.00 Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by
DEERFIELD ROAD VIADUCT Trustee York, that a contract be given to
Hasbrouck Peterson Associates for construc-
tion supervision of the pedestrian walkway at the Deerfield Road,
viaduct at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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AWARD OF BID - Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by
1990 35,000 GVWR Trustee Rosenthal, that one 1990
DUMP TRUCK International 35,000 GVWR dump truck be
purchased from Racine Truck & Equipment
Corporation at a cost not to exceed $39,335.00. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TELEPHONE SWITCHING
-- EQUIPMENT - PUBLIC
WORKS_ DEPARTMENT
equipment at a cost not
the following vote:
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by
Trustee York, that a contract be awarded
to Te1Com Corporation to provide the Public
Works facility with telephone services and
to exceed $7,396.00. Motion carried by
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (0)
NAYS: None (0)
DECK PLAN - FOUNTAINS Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
OF DEERFIELD Rosenthal, to remove from table the request
for finding of substantial conformance for
Deck Plan, Fountains of Deerfield.
The Plan Commission finds the petitioner's expanded deck plan to
be in substantial conformance with the originally approved plan,
contingent upon the following stipulations: 1) a minimum space of
16 feet between structures, including the decks; 2) a pressure
treated fire retardant lumber used in privacy screens between
units; 3) pop out (kick out) escape panels instead of hinged
panels for basement escape windows; 4) a letter from the Fire
Department after review of conditions and finding them safe.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the
Plan Commission recommendation regarding request for finding of
substantial conformance for the Fountains of Deerfield development
and its stipulations be accepted. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (4)
NAYS: Marovitz (1)
DISCUSSION:
Trustee Seidman asked if there was a
succession
Village Manager or his assistant
advised that Department heads are
and in the absence of the Village
sequence of authority if the
was not available. He was
responsible for their operations
Manager someone is in charge.
Village Manager Franz advised that the Village has received a
letter from the bonding company regarding the Warwick Pumping
Station project. They have come to terms with Keno & Sons to
complete the project. The bonding company has agreed to pay the
balance of the project without any additional cost to the Village.
Authorization is needed for the bonding company to proceed with
the contract documents with Keno & Sons.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that
authorization be given to Reliance Insurance Company to proceed
with the contract documents to Keno & Sons Construction Company
for completion of the Warwick Avenue Pumping Station. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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Village Manager Franz noted that the Union Drainage District has
paid $39,000.00 of their $75,000.00 debt to the Village. Balance
will be paid when the District is paid by Cook County, which they
expect in April of next year.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Marovitz,
seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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