11/18/1991November 18, 1991
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, November 18, 1991 at.8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Marvin Ehlers
James I. Marovitz
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney Herb Linn.
Trustee Swartz moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that Trustee
Rosenthal be named Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Swartz, that the Bills and Payroll be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported
that sales tax receipts received in
October were approximately 13% over the prior year. General Fund
Revenues are above projections and water sales are significantly
over projection. As of October 31, 102.4% of cash was invested at
an average interest rate of 7.22 %.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT Finance Director George Valentine reviewed
OBJECTIVES the department's status for the past six
months. He noted that the department's
objective to invest 97% of all Village funds to exceed the 90 -day
Treasury rate was successful the past six months. He also
observed that the Village received a new bond rating from Moody's
to AA +, an accomplishment shared by only the top 3% of all
government entities applying. A revised purchasing manual has
been completed. The Annual Budget which is the largest and most
important single project of the Finance Department will commence
in January 1992 for completion in April.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Mayor Pro Tem Rosenthal introduced the
OFFICIALS junior high students of Deerfield who were
elected officials for Student Government
Day. Commemorative tiles were presented to the students for their
participation in this event.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION Village Staff recommended the Village
Attorney prepare an. ordinance amending the
code co require all new businesses to register with the
Village Clerk's office prior to opening their establishment in
Deerfield. The Board suggested that a penalty `or non -
re5istration be incorporated in the ordinance to encourage :`:ome
businesses to register.
(as amended 12/2/91)
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
Attorney prepare an ordinance requiring all new businesses to
register with the Village Clerk's office prior to opening their
business in Deerfield. 1,4otion carried unanimously.
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Consent Agenda
0 -91 -48 ORDINANCE Ordinance approving a sideyard variation -
SIDEYARD ORDINANCE 1157 Linden, Soderman.
1157 LINDEN- SODERMAN
AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE Ordinance re amendments to Village's
PURCHASING POLICY purchasing policy. First reading.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
rules be waived to permit passage of the Ordinance re sideyard
variation, 1157 Linden, Soderman on first reading. Motion passed
unanimously.
Trustee Marovitz.moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the
Consent Agenda be approved and the Ordinance adopted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PHASE 3 STREETSCAPE
DESIGN SERVICES
specifications, permit
and bidding assistance
Road from Hazel Avenue
accepting the proposal
The scope of services for the Phase 3
Streetscape design services includes the
preparation of construction plans,
s, bid documents, estimates of probable cost
for Streetscape improvements along Waukegan
to Central Avenue. Staff recommended
of R.J.N. Environmental Associates.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
proposal of R.J.N. Environmental Associates for Phase 3 design
services in an amount not to exceed $40,889 be accepted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
WASTEWATER SLUDGE Two proposals were received for removal
DISPOSAL and land application of dried sludge
stockpiled at the Wastewater Reclamation
Facility. Available funding for sludge disposal is $20,000.
Approximately 1600 cubic yards of dried sludge removed for land
application at $12.50 /cubic yard was quoted by Enviro -Gro
Technologies in its proposal.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that Enviro-
Gro Technologies' proposal for removal and land application of
dried sludge from the Wastewater Reclamation Facility at a cost
not to exceed $20,000 be accepted. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION Trustee Seidman inquired if the Plan
Commission had approved construction of an
office building for the Illinois State Scholarship Commission.
Villa�e "lanaZer Robert Franz indicated that the Plan Commission has
recommended approval of the proposal which will be on the December
16th Village Board agenda.
Adam 011endor_ "f, , one of the Student Government Day officials,
suggested the Board consider an indoor ice rink on the Sara Lee
property site.
Two other students proposed additional materials such as
Mastics and alumina::
--oil be accepted for recycling. They were
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advised that aluminum foil was not allowed but plastics coded 1
and 2 are now accepted by the Village. The Board requested the
staff to provide the schools with the latest information on
Deerfield's recycling program in an effort to alert students and
their families to the inclusion of plastics in the Village
recycling program.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that
following adjournment the Board go into an executive session
to discuss a personnel matter. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Seidman,
seconded by Trustee Swartz, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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