07/16/1990r
July 16, 1990
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, July 16, 1990, at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Marvin Ehlers
James L. Marovitz
Harriet E. 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 Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Ehlers, that the Bills and Payroll be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported
that sales tax receipts for the last two
months are up, 26% in April and 5% in May. The 12 month average
is up 2 %.- Water purchases are 14% behind projections. 102.9% of
cash was invested at an average interest rate of 8.54 %.
Mr. Valentine discussed a separate State sales tax report he had
submitted to the Board that illustrated how sales tax receipts are
reported by the State.
PRESENTATION Village Manager Robert Franz, Mayor
Forrest and James Soyka presented retired
Village Trustee Cynthia J. Marty with several mementos in
appreciation of her 15 years of elected public service in
Deerfield. A collage depicting various events in the Village and
a framed collection of Deerfield tiles were among the items
presented.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M. for a brief reception in
honor of Cynthia J. Marty.
The meeting resumed at 8:35 P.M.
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC James Soyka, Director of Public Works and
WORKS- DEPARTMENTAL Engineering, reviewed his status report on
OBJECTIVES objectives of the Public Works and
Engineering Departments. Trustee Swanson
suggested a report on the activities of the Public Works
Department be included in the D -Tales to make the residents aware
of what the Public Works Department does during the year. Trustee
Marovitz also suggested an item on the status of the final paving
of Pine Street be put in D- Tales. The Board commended Mr. Soyka
for his excellent report.
SPECIAL USE -PRD RESUB- The Plan Commission recommended approving
DIVISION /CONGREGATIONAL petitioner's request for a Special Use PRD
CHURCH, 225 WILMOT ROAD Resubdivision with the stipulations that
a right -of -way be dedicated to the Village for a period of 10
years for a possible future road with the 30' to revert to the
owner of the new lot if the road is not built and the existing
church access onto Rosewood be allowed to continue until the lot
is sold and a building permit issued.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding request for
Special Use PRD /Resubdivision - Congregational Church, 225 Wilmot
Road be approved and the Attorney directed to prepare the
necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
SIGN MODIFICATION The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended
DEERFIELD ESTATES ranting the request of The Kogen Group
Deerfield Estates) to permit a 26 square
foot site construction sign (in lieu of an 18 square foot sign) on
private property adjacent to Lake Cook Road.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals be approved and the
Attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
TEMPORARY OFF -SITE Board of Zoning Appeals recommended grant -
SIGNAGE /FOUNTAINS OF ing petitioner a one year extension on the
DEERFIELD existing off -site real estate /directional
signs with the stipulation that the signs
be removed within 30 days after the final Certificate of Occupancy
is issued if the development is sold out before the expiration of
the one -year extension.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant extension
of temporary off -site signage - Fountains of Deerfield be
approved. Motion carried unanimously.
AWARD OF BID Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by
STREET SWEEPER Trustee Ehlers, that a contract for a
3 -wheel Athey Model H10A street sweeper be
awarded to Schuster Equipment Company at a cost not to exceed
$82,998.00. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CHANGE IN STREET NAME The residents of Cherry Court have
CHERRY COURT requested a change of street name from
Cherry Court to Illini Trail.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
request be approved and the Attorney directed to prepare an
ordinance changing the name Cherry Court to Illini Trail. Motion
carried unanimously.
R -90 -6 RESOLUTION Trustee Marovitz commented that in the
THORNGATE COUNTRY CLUB past few weeks there had been a very
active desire on the part of many citizens
to get community input on saving Thorngate. There has been some
misinformation in the newspapers regarding a referendum. He
stated the voters should be fully informed what the referendum is
about and that it is an advisory matter. The issue is whether the
community is willing to finance a donation of $2.5 million to Lake
County through taxes for open space.
Mayor Forrest requested the Thorngate matter be put on the agenda.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the
Thorngate matter be put on the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Mayor Forrest read a statement (copy attached) regarding the
acquisition of Thorngate. He commented that Lake County's request
for a $2.5 million donation from Deerfield meant that the average
Deerfield homeowner is requested to make a nonrefundable contribu-
tion of $1200 over a 20 year period. Deerfield would see no
return of its money. The Mayor said it was unfair and
inequitable. He urged the supporters of the acquisition to go
back to the County and make Lake County fund the acquisition
properly.
For discussion purposes, the following resolution was read:
'Shall the Village of Deerfield, Illinois, levy a real
estate tax in order to finance a donation of $2.5 million
to the Lake County Forest Preserve District to be applied
to the acquisition of the Thorngate Country Club located in
unincorporated Lake County at the Southwest corner of
Deerfield and Saunders Roads, subject to an intergovernmental
agreement whereby the Lake County Forest Preserve District will
operate and maintain the golf course facility and receive all
proceeds generated by it ?"
Several Deerfield residents expressed their views. Bret
Rappaport, 1440 Montgomery, supported the referendum. He felt it
would ensure the quality of life in the community. Alan Rohrbach,
1675 We -Go Trail, also supported the referendum and suggested the
Board might considera resolution that would give Deerfield some
rights of ownership. Michael Lewitz, 155 Doral, stated he opposed
using Village funds for the acquisition of Thorngate.
Daniel Niedelman of Riverwoods, representing Lake County Citizens
to Preserve Thorngate, urged the Board to put the referendum on
the November ballot to let the citizens of Deerfield make their
wishes known regarding Thorngate.
Mayor Forrest urged the supporters to continue their efforts with
the Lake County Board for the funding of the Thorngate property.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
Resolution as read be adopted. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustees Rosenthal qualified her vote by stating that a $2.5
million donation was incorrect and Trustee York had reservations
about who is going to pay for this open space.
DISCUSSION Village Manager Franz mentioned a letter
he received from LaSalle Partners who are
requesting Village participation in reconstruction of Hawthorn
Lane. According to the Annexation Agreement responsibility for
maintenance of the road is their responsibility. The Board
considers reconstruction as part of maintenance and advised that
LaSalle Partners be notified by letter to that effect.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Marovitz,
seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
lags Clerk
APP OVED:
Mayor
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