05/05/1997May 5, 1997
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was
called to order by Mayor Forrest in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on
Monday, May 5, 1997, at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announced that
the following were:
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Marvin W. Ehlers
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Absent:
John H. Heuberger
Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village
Manager Robert Franz and Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Seidman made a motion, seconded by
Trustee Ehlers, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
PROCLAMATION - CLEAN -UP /FIX -UP DAY Mayor Forrest proclaimed that this year's
Clean -Up /Fix -Up Day will be May 17th.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY Mr. Franz administered the Oath of Office to
Trustee Swanson.
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLAN Due to the absence of the petitioner, Trustee
COMMISSION RE REQUEST FOR APPROVAL Seidman made a motion to table this agenda
OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - DEER item. Trustee Swanson seconded the motion.
PARK BUSINESS CENTER, FLODSTROM The motion passed unanimously.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLAN The Plan Commission is recommending adoption
COMMISSION RE APPROVAL OF 1997 of the 1997 Zoning Map which has seven changes
ZONING MAP from last year's map.
Trustee Rosenthal moved to adopt the 1997
Zoning Map. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. .The motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT TO An ordinance approving an amendment to a
PREVIOUSLY GRANTED I -1 PUD SPECIAL previously granted I -1 PUD Special Use for
USE - PARKWAY NORTH SIGNAGE PLAN Parkway North Signage Plan at the request of
Carr America, new owners of the development.
First Reading.
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RESOLUTION R -97 -05 RE MAINTENANCE A resolution appropriating $362,000 of Motor
OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining
streets and highways under the applicable
provisions of the Illinois Highway Code, from January 1, 1997 to December 31,
1997.
Trustee Seidman made a motion to pass the
Consent Agenda and adopt the Resolution. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE An ordinance amending the Municipal Code re
RE TAXICAB SERVICE taxicab service. The cost of regular fares
would be deregulated; however, any proposed
change;-,,in the rate schedule would have to be provided to the Village not less than
seven days prior to its effective date. The senior coupon would remain $3.25 but
the rider's portion of the fare to the Highland Park Hospital and Professional
Building would increase from $3.50 to $4.25. Second Reading.
During discussion it was decided that the
wording of the ordinance needs to be clarified regarding the fare to Highland Park
Hospital for multiple riders. Trustee Seidman made a motion to table the matter
pending clarification of the ordinance. Trustee Swanson seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH Mr. Soyka reported that the State of Illinois
TEMPORARY SIGNAL AT WAUKEGAN RD. has granted permission for the Village to
AND NORTH AVENUE install a temporary traffic signal at the
intersection of Waukegan Road and North
Avenue. The Village will be required to design and construct a permanent
interconnect system between Greenwood Avenue and Deerfield High School.
Maintenance costs of the temporary signal will be paid 1/3 by the Village and 2/3
by the State. Energy costs will be paid by the Village. The Village is-to
continue planning for the permanent signal and road widening. That project will
be reexamined later in the year for possible State and Federal funding. Estimated
cost of the temporary signal is $113,000, plus engineering costs of about $17,000.
Mr. Soyka is hopeful that the Village will be able to apply most of the cost of
the temporary signal to the Village's share of the cost of a permanent signal.
After discussion Trustee Seidman made a motion
to authorize staff to continue with plans for the temporary signal, at an
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ORDINANCE
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE
An ordinance increasing the number of Patrol
RE INCREASE IN NUMBER OF PATROL
OFFICERS IN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Officers in the Deerfield Police Department
from 26 to 28. First Reading.
ORDINANCE
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE
An ordinance amending the Municipal Code to
RE ANIMAL
NOISES
clarify an owner's responsibility for barking
dogs. First Reading.
RESOLUTION R -97 -05 RE MAINTENANCE A resolution appropriating $362,000 of Motor
OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining
streets and highways under the applicable
provisions of the Illinois Highway Code, from January 1, 1997 to December 31,
1997.
Trustee Seidman made a motion to pass the
Consent Agenda and adopt the Resolution. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE An ordinance amending the Municipal Code re
RE TAXICAB SERVICE taxicab service. The cost of regular fares
would be deregulated; however, any proposed
change;-,,in the rate schedule would have to be provided to the Village not less than
seven days prior to its effective date. The senior coupon would remain $3.25 but
the rider's portion of the fare to the Highland Park Hospital and Professional
Building would increase from $3.50 to $4.25. Second Reading.
During discussion it was decided that the
wording of the ordinance needs to be clarified regarding the fare to Highland Park
Hospital for multiple riders. Trustee Seidman made a motion to table the matter
pending clarification of the ordinance. Trustee Swanson seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH Mr. Soyka reported that the State of Illinois
TEMPORARY SIGNAL AT WAUKEGAN RD. has granted permission for the Village to
AND NORTH AVENUE install a temporary traffic signal at the
intersection of Waukegan Road and North
Avenue. The Village will be required to design and construct a permanent
interconnect system between Greenwood Avenue and Deerfield High School.
Maintenance costs of the temporary signal will be paid 1/3 by the Village and 2/3
by the State. Energy costs will be paid by the Village. The Village is-to
continue planning for the permanent signal and road widening. That project will
be reexamined later in the year for possible State and Federal funding. Estimated
cost of the temporary signal is $113,000, plus engineering costs of about $17,000.
Mr. Soyka is hopeful that the Village will be able to apply most of the cost of
the temporary signal to the Village's share of the cost of a permanent signal.
After discussion Trustee Seidman made a motion
to authorize staff to continue with plans for the temporary signal, at an
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estimated cost of up to $113,000, plus engineering costs of up to $17,000.
Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (4)
NAYS: None (0)
NEW BUSINESS
ANALYSIS AND AWARD OF BID FOR Two bids were received for the 1997 50/50
50/50 PARKWAY TREES parkway tree contract. St. Aubin Nurseries
submitted the overall low bid. It is the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Engineering that the contract
be awarded to St. Aubin Nurseries. This nursery also had the contract last year.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to award the
contract to St. Aubin Nursery at their listed unit prices. Trustee Seidman
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (4)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF The Village plans to dispose of a surplus
1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. Seven bids were
received. Staff recommends that the car be
sold to Mike Haltermann who submitted the high bid of $7,300.
Trustee Seidman so moved. Trustee Ehlers
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (4)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE SALT
UNDER STATE OF ILLINOIS JOINT
PURCHASING CONTRACT
$27.55 /ton. The Director of P,
authorization to purchase salt
$27.55/ton delivered. $55,000
Each year the Village purchases salt for snow
and ice control under the State of Illinois
Joint Purchasing Contract. This year the
Joint Purchasing Contract price for salt is
sblic Works and Engineering is requesting
under the State contract at the unit price of
has been budgeted for this purpose.
Trustee Rosenthal so moved. Trustee Seidman
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (4)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT The five buildings purchased by the Village
FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL AND south of Osterman Avenue and North of Central
DISPOSAL - PROPERTIES SOUTH OF contain a relatively small amount of asbestos
OSTERMAN AND NORTH OF CENTRAL which must be properly managed during
demolition and disposed of in full compliance
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with EPA regulations. EHC Industries has submitted a proposal to furnish all
necessary labor, material, equipment, permits, hauling and disposal for the proper
removal of asbestos materials identified and certified in these locations for
$7,600. (Since the Village has not been granted access to the Pederson Building
until closing, any hazardous materials found there are not included in the price.)
Mr. Soyka is recommending that the proposal be accepted.
Trustee Seidman made a motion to accept the
proposal of EHC Industries for an amount not to exceed $7,600. Trustee Ehlers
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (4)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD GENERAL Six quotes were obtained for the demolition
DEMOLITION CONTRACT - PROPERTIES of the properties north and south of Central
NORTH AND SOUTH OF CENTRAL AVENUE Avenue. The low quote was submitted by Lake
County Grading Company in the amount of
$216,000. The cost includes the removal of two underground fuel tanks. Lake
County Grading proposes to immediately demolish all the buildings except the
Pederson Buildings south of Osterman. Those buildings will be demolished after
the Village takes possession in June. Also, the Village will receive 350 (4,500
tons) of the total estimated recycled aggregate from the project, which has a
value of $38,000. The contractor plans to recycle and sell the aggregate on site
and. will be allowed to stockpile it for up to one year, but no longer than June
15, 1998. Truck access to and from the stockpiled aggregate would be via Central
Avenue. Staff recommends acceptance of the Lake County Grading Company proposal
in the amount of $216,000.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the
proposal of Lake County Grading Company in an amount not to exceed $216,000, with
the Village to receive 35% or 4,500 tons of the total recycled aggregate. Trustee
Seidman seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (4)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT Plans for a road in the Village storage yard
FOR STORAGE YARD ROAD IMPROVEMENT to provide all- weather access were developed
USING RECYCLED AGGREGATE some time ago, but the road was never
constructed because of financial
considerations. The Village now has the opportunity to build the road using
recycled aggregate from the demolition project.' An agreement has been negotiated
with Lake County Grading to provide machines with operators on a daily basis to
build the 800' roadway using 3,000 tons of the Village's share of the recycled
aggregate from the demolition project. The estimated cost is $17,000 plus
engineering staking estimated at $1,500. Mr. Soyka is requesting authorization to
proceed with the project.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to authorize
construction of the road at a cost not to exceed $17,000 plus engineering staking
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not to exceed $1,500. Trustee Seidman seconded the motion. The motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (4)
NAYS: (0)
DISCUSSION
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY Trustee Seidman reported that SWALCO would
like to apply for a grant from the IEPA to
host a household hazardous waste pick up day at Deerfield High School this fall.
He would like the Village to co- sponsor the event, along with Highland Park and
Lincolnshire. The Village's responsibility would be to provide traffic control.
Board members expressed their support of the project.
SPECIAL CENSUS Mr. Franz reminded residents that the special
census is now going on and requested the press
to mention it again.in this week's Deerfield Review. Anyone living in the special
census area is requested to be sure they are counted as it will mean revenue to
the Village.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss,
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion, seconded by
Trustee Ehlers, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:42 P.M.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
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