04/20/1992April 20, 1992
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, April 20, 1992 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
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney Herb Linn.
Trustee Marovitz requested the minutes of the previous meeting
regarding the Proposed Amendments to Comprehensive Plan - Sara Lee
Property be amended by deleting from the last paragraph the
sentence "Trustee Marovitz abstained from voting."
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
minutes of the previous meeting, as amended, be approved. Motion
carried unanimously.
Trustee Michael Swartz arrived at the meeting (8:05 P.M.).
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Marovitz, 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 March
were approximately 77 over the prior year. The current 12 -month
average is 17 over the prior period. Water purchases and sales
through February are 17% and 147 respectively over projection.
Expenditures continue to be react according to budget. The Garage
is making contributions to overhead for the first time in several
years. As of March 31, 1992, 101.327 of cash was invested at an
average interest rate of 6.567.
0 -92 -17 ORDINANCE Two budget amendments were proposed. One
AMENDMENT TO 1991 -92 to amend the Emergency Services Fund to
BUDGET provide for the additional costs for the
warning sirens which were not budgeted for
this fiscal vear;. the second for the Enhanced 911 'Fund to add
$45,000 to eauipment for line and hook up charges.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by
be waived to permit passage of the
Motion carried unanimously.
(as amended 5/4/92)
Trustee Swartz, that the rules
Ordinance on first reading.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
Ordinance amending the 1991 -92 Budget be adopted. Motion carl,ied
by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, 'Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARING IMayor Forrest called to order the Public
1992 -93 ANNUAL BUDGET Hearing on the 1992 -93 Annual Budget and
read his Budget Message, a copy of which
is attached.
Mayor Forrest noted the combined total budget is $16,538,609.
The increase over last year's budget is due principally to the
Wilmot road construction project and the water rate increase
imposed by Highland park.
Henry Hayes, a Deerfield resident, inquired about the State
mandates for pension funds and if the pensions for Village
employees are indexed for inflation. Finance Director George
Valentine responded to the inquiries.
Thomas Parfitt, representing the Library Board, advised the
Board that the Library will'be using surplus funds from Tax
Increment Financing, estimated about $450,000 for the past three
years, to build whatever is needed to comply with the requirements
of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, to close
the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
0 -92 -18 ORDINANCE Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by
1992 -93 ANNUAL BUDGET Trustee Seidman,.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 approving the 1992 -93 Annual Budget be adopted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -92 -19 ORDINANCE
WAGE AND SALARY PLAN
The proposed Ordinance provides for a
4% increase in the base salaries of
Village employees.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the rules
be waived to permit passage of the Ordinance on first reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded
Ordinance amending the Wage and
carried by the following vote:
by Trustee Swartz, that the
Salary Plan be adopted. Motion
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AGREEMENT WITH
DEERFIELD PATROLMEN'S
ASSOCIATION
Association. Motion
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -
SARA LEE PROPERTY
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by
Trustee Marovitz, that the Mayor be
authorized to sign a two year agreement
with the Deerfield Patrolmen's
carried unanimously.
Trustee Marovitz recused himself from
acting on this matter.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by
Trustee Ehlers, that the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive
Flan -- Sara Lee 4� ;; ,v, %>c; 1- dlfiuve . i 's`au: cable. ?lotion carried.
Mayor Forrest recommended paragraph 7c on page 3 of "Possible
Development Area" be amended by deleting the last two lines of the
sentence referring to use of well water and inserting the words
"should be allowed only for industrial use."
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
revised Possible Development Area section of the proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan - Sara lee Property
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recommended by the Plan Commission be accepted and the Attorney
directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
0 -92 -20 ORDINANCE Ordinance amending Special Use /PUD to
SPECIAL USE /PUD expand Deerbrook Bank drive -thru
DEERBROOK BANK DRIVE- facility - Deerbrook Shopping Center.
THRU FACILITY EXPANSION
SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT
FIRST CHURCH OF
CHRIST SCIENTIST
AMENDING WATER RATES
Ordinance amending Special Use to permit
addition to existing building - First
Church of Christ Scientist - 155 Deerfield
Road. First reading.
Ordinance amending water rates - $2.05/100
cubic feet. First reading.
R -92 -02 RESOLUTION Resolution for maintenance of streets and
MAINTENANCE OF STREETS highways by a municipality under the
AND HIGHWAYS Illinois Highway Code.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
Consent Agenda be accepted, the Ordinance adopted and the
Resolution passed. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -92 -21 ORDINANCE Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
REAR YARD VARIATION Swartz, that the rules be waived to permit
1335 N. WAUKEGAN RD. passage of the Ordinance on first reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
Ordinance granting a rear yard variation - John and Rosemary
Wheeler, 1335 N. Waukegan Road be adopted. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
RECONDITION TRAVELING
BRIDGE COLLECTOR -
WASTEWATER RECLAMATION
FACILITY
proposal of Roberts -St
Three proposals were received for the
reconditioning of the traveling bridge
collector at the Wastewater Reclamation
facility. The Director of Public Works
and Engineering recommended accepting the
age Electric Company.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
proposal of Roberts -Stage Electric Company for the reconditioning
of the traveling bridge collector at the Wastewater Reclamation
facility at a cost not to exceed $12,472 be accepted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
R -92 -03 RESOLUTION Implementdtion of the 125 Cafeteria Plan
ESTABLISHM E11T OF will allow employees to utilize pre -tax
IRS SECTION 125 PIAN dollars to pay for their portion of the
hospitalization plan.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Resolution establishing an IRS Section 125 (Pre -Tax Contribution)
Plan be passed. Motion carried unanimously.
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SUBSIDIZED TAXI SERVICE These agreements provide for the continua-
tion of subsidized taxi service available
to senior and handicapped residents of the village. The flat fare
to Highland Park Hospital will increase to $3.50; the flat fare to
Northbrook Court will be eliminated. Reimbursement to cab
companies from the Village will increase from $2.75 /trip to
$3.25 /trip. This is the first increase since 1983•
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Mayor be authorized to sign agreements re subsidized taxi service.
Motion carried unanimously.
R- 92- 04'RESOLUTION Mayor Forrest recommended passing the
OBJECTING TO LEXINGTON Resolution objecting to an application for
HOMES DEVELOPMENT rezoning of the Thorngate parcel pursuant
PLAN - THORNGATE PARCEL to the Lake County Zoning Ordinance.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
Resolution objecting to an application for rezoning of the
Thorngate parcel be adopted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon
motion of Trustee Seidman, seconded by
Trustee Swanson, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
illage Clerk
A PROVED:
Mayor
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BUDGET MESSAGE
Preparation and adoption of the annual budget is always an important process
but, this year, it takes on even more significance in light of problems with
the overall economy and continued public pressure for less taxation at all
levels of government. Our 1992 -93 budget reflects these concerns as we adopt
a financial plan to meet our goal of providing high quality municipal
services at the lowest possible cost.
The combined total budget is $16,538,609. The increase over last year's
budget is due principally to the Wilmot Road construction project and the
water rate increase imposed by Highland Park. With those exceptions, this
budget holds the line on spending without sacrificing the quality of current
programs and services.
There will be no increase next year in personnel. In fact, a part -time
position in public works has been eliminated. To remain competitive in the
municipal market, there will be a 4% increase in the employee salary plan.
However, as part of that settlement, employees will pay a portion of the
dependent health insurance premium, a long - established practice in the
private sector which more and more public entities are incorporating in their
wage and benefit plans.
The 1992 -93 budget will continue the Senior Subsidy Housing Program and the
combined effort with the Deerfield Park District to provide basic services
essential to our seniors. Also continued are the 50/50 sidewalk, curb and
tree replacement programs which encourage a shared responsibility for
infrastructure improvements that benefit both. the Village and the homeowner.
Special emphasis will be given this year to sidewalk replacement in an effort
to improve pedestrian safety. Although a specific amount has been budgeted,
the Village is prepared to match whatever interest is shown by Deerfield
residents.
This budget reflects the 20% water rate increase imposed by Highland Park on
January 1, 1992. To date, we have avoided a costly legal suit in our efforts
to obtain a wholesale rate. Further action will be taken pending a response
from Highland Park on our latest proposal to resolve the issue. In the
interim, however, the Village must increase its rate from $1.75 to $2.05 per
hundred cubic feet. This is the first increase since 1986, and will amount
to approximately $10.00 per quarter for the average residential water user.
Both sewer and scavenger service rates will remain the same. Our contract
with.-Laidlaw Waste Systems will expire on December 31st. In light of the
community's extremely positive response to recycling, and our plans to expand
that program, we expect that terms of the new contract will be favorable.
Capital projects scheduled 'for 1992 -93 are: Completion of Phase II of Robert
York Avenue; continuation of the Street Rehabilitation Program; new traffic
signals at Lake Cook Road and Carlisle Avenue; Bridge Rehabilitation; Wilmot
Road reconstruction with utility improvements; maintenance and repairs at the
Water Reclamation Plant; and an East Side Lift Station sanitary sewer line.
Many of these capital projects are possible due to the Village having
leveraged its funds with Federal monies and Tax Increment Financing funds.
It represents the Village's commitment to maintain its basic infrastructure
which, if deferred, will only result in increased costs at a later date.
Mayor Daley's comments following the flooding incident in Chicago demonstrate
the plight of all municipalities which ignore their physical plant.
Deerfield's Capital Budget has been successful in addressing these needs on
a regular basis.
We are pleased to project a 1992 property tax levy that is 1% less than last
year's. This is possible despite the fact that several increases in the tax
levy are due to forces beyond the control of the Village. Statutory pension
requirements and other State mandated programs oftentimes preempt our efforts
to hold the line on property taxes. As it is, real estate taxes collected
by the Village are used only for scavenger service, pensions, street
maintenance and debt service (which is principal and interest paid on
outstanding bond issues). Furthermore, unlike many neighboring communities,
Deerfield does not have a Utility Tax, Real Estate Transfer Tax or Home Rule
Sales Tax.
Property taxes make up only 16.8% of total Village revenues. More
importantly, it should be noted that the Village receives only 9.2% of the
total real estate tax bill. As illustrated on page 4g in the budget
document, an actual tax bill for a single family residence in Deerfield shows
that, of the $4,040.14 paid in 1990, the Village received $373.74. Also
worthy of highlighting, for the period 1985 -1990, the dollar amount received
by the Village actually decreased from $409.21 to $373.74.
For the second consecutive year, the Village released surplus funds from the
Lake Cook Tax Increment Financing District. The amount distributed to local
government agencies this year was $6.6 million (over $8 million was
reallocated last year). This is significant new revenue for these 'taxing
districts which, if they follow the Village's example, could be used to
reduce their property tax levies. Residents should ask for and receive an
accounting from these agencies of how these windfall revenues are to be
spent.
Deerfield's total outstanding General Obligation debt of $12,195,254, payable
from property taxes, is 2.58 of its total assessed valuation of $489,019,552.
When considering that non -Home Rule communities are allowed a ratio. of 8.6 %,
the Village, as a Home Rule community, can be especially proud of its low
debt service obligations.
In presenting this budget for fiscal year 1992 -93, the Board of Trustees and
I restate our commitment to sound financial management in serving the needs
of the community. We are indeed fortunate to be in an excellent financial
position, having lived within our resources for many years. In performing
our job, we are grateful for the support of the many volunteers that serve
on various boards and commissions, whose input is extremely valuable to our
decision- making. Through this concerted effort, Deerfield will continue to
maintain its tradition of a responsible community, responsive to its
citizenry.
BERNARD FORREST
Mayor
April 20, 1992