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October 1.6, 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, October 16, 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 Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee York moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of
the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that the Bills and Payroll be
approved.. Motion.carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reviewed
the Treasurer's report. Sales tax receipts
for September were up 3% from the previous September and 8% for
the year. Revenues and expenditures were within projections.
103% of cash was invested at an average interest rate of 8.78 %.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Forrest proclaimed October 22 -29,
1989 as Red Ribbon Week and Drug Free
America Week in Deerfield. Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by
Trustee Marty, that the Proclamation be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
MANPOWER COMMISSION Mayor Forrest announced the following
appointments: Board of Zoning Appeals, Ted
Kuczek; Manpower Commission, Jules Crystal; Youth Council, Mark
Villano; Energy Advisory Commission, Cathy Passen.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
appointments be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL USE - LOUNGE Petitioner requested an ongoing.renewal of
DANCING /HYATT HOTEL its Special Use to permit public dancing in
the lounge of the Hyatt Hotel. A report
from the Police Department indicated that no specific calls were
received by them relating to the lounge.
Trustee York moved, seconded by Trustee Mar
the Hyatt Hotel for a Special Use to permit
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carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Swanson,
NAYS: Seidman (1)
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York (5)
R -89 -9 RESOLUTION At the September 1989 meeting of the Lake
DISSOLUTION OF LAKE County Joint Action Solid Waste Planning
COUNTY JOINT ACTION Agency, the Board of Directors were advised
SOLID WASTE PLANNING that it would be prudent to begin the
AGENCY necessary steps for dissolution of the
agency. As a member of this Agency, a resolution to this effect
was presented to the Village for passage.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
Resolution re dissolution of the Lake County Joint Action Solid
Waste Planning Agency be passed. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING Additional expenses above the contract
COSTS -LAKE COOK ROAD amount were incurred by the consultant
BRIDGE for the Lake Cook Road Bridge due to the
extent of utility relocations. The
consultants have requested an amendment to their October 1988
contract in the amount of $24,300.00.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the October
17, 1988 contract with Consoer Townsend Associates re construction
services for the Lake Cook Road Bridge be amended in an amount not
to exceed $24,300.00. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York-(6)
NAYS: None (0)
OFFICE FURNISHINGS - Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
PUBLIC WORKS /PARK Rosenthal, that a contract for office
DISTRICT FACILITY furnishings for the Public Works /Park
District facility be awarded to Henricksen
Office Interiors at a cost not to exceed $52,346.00. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION: Trustee Marty inquired if the Village would
respond to a resident's letter regarding
false alarms caused by power failure. Village Manager Franz
advised that a standard response would be sent explaining the
Board has established a strict policy regarding false alarms.
Trustee Seidman commented on the excellent participation shown in
the Village recycling program. He thought the residents should be
congratulated in the newsletter. Trustee Rosenthal suggested the
newspapers remind the residents that recycling is handled only on
Fridays.
Mayor Forrest discussed a letter from the Village of Riverwoods
regarding a Wetlands Ordinance that Lake County is considering.
The Storm Water Management Committee will be reviewing this matter
and will present its views at the next meeting.
Trustee York asked the Board to reconsider joining the TMA Lake
Cook Road Study. Several of the large corporations in the area
are conducting studies and pooling their information in an effort
to solve the traffic problems on Lake Cook Road. Trustee York
felt that Deerfield should be more cooperative and lend support to
the companies and neighboring communities. Village Manager Franz
noted that the Village, when asked to join the study, felt that
there should be a separation between the public and private
di. ea navtne member,
but will attend and participate in the meetings.
Village Manager Franz updated the Board on efforts to resolve the
problems relating to the Warwick Pumping Station contractor
default. A series of meetings had been held with Baxter and
Woodman and the bonding company, Reliance Insurance. A draft
agreement has been drawn. The only open issue is the final amount
of excess engineering costs. The Board was requested to approve
the concept of the agreement in order to avoid a three week delay
until the next meeting.
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Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Mayor
be authorized to sign the agreement for completion of the Warwick
Pumping Station project after resolution of excess engineering
fees between Baxter and Woodman and Reliance Insurance Company.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 'Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
Nays: None (0)
Village Manager Franz announced the Board would make a tour of
public buildings on Saturday morning from 8 to 10 A.M. and invited
the press to come along.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Rosenthal,
seconded by Trustee Seidman, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
A ROVED:
Mayor-
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