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June 16, 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, June 16, 1997, at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announced that
the following were:
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
John H. Heuberger
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Michael Swartz
Absent:
Marvin W. Ehlers
and that a quorum was present and in attendance: Also present were Village
Manager Robert Franz and Attorney Sheila Quinn.
RESOLUTION R -97 -10 RE CHICAGO Donning his championship Bulls cap, Mayor
BULLS- Forrest read a resolution congratulating the
entire Bulls organization on its second
consecutive NBA championship and its fifth title in seven years. Mayor Forrest
also proclaimed June 17th as Deerfield Bulls Day. Trustee Rosenthal made a motion
to adopt the Resolution. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Seidman made a motion, seconded by
Trustee Heuberger, to approve. the minutes of
the previous meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman made a motion to approve the
Bills and Payroll. Trustee Swartz seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROMOTIONAL Katie Spies, Membership Manager of the
VIDEO Deerfield /Bannockburn /Riverwoods Chamber of
Commerce, showed a recently completed video
highlighting member communities. The video was prepared by Chamber members to
show at an international trade show in Warrington, England.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF
PLAN COMMISSION AND REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATION OF VCDC RE REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, SOUTHEAST
QUADRANT, TAXMAN
REPORTS
Tim Hague of the Taxman Corporation was in
attendance to request that their proposal be
referred back to the Plan Commission. The
Taxman Corporation is considering a revision
to their plan which calls for removal of
second floor office space and elimination of
the parking deck structure.
Mayor Forrest pointed out that if the proposal
goes back to the Plan Commission for possible changes, the Development Agreement
will also have to be reviewed with regard to the financial impact that the changes
will cause.
Trustee Swartz made a motion to refer the
Taxman'proposal back to the Plan Commission. Trustee Seidman seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
The matter will appear before the Plan
Commission at its June 26 meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustees decided that the Consent Agenda items
should be considered separately.
ORDINANCE 0 -97 -24 APPROVING A An Ordinance approving a request for a
SIDEYARD VARIATION, 1356 ARBOR sideyard variation for Anthony and Cydni Otto,
VITAE, OTTO 1356 Arbor Vitae. Approval of the request
would allow construction of a two car garage
addition. First Reading.
Trustee Seidman moved for a waiver of the
rules to allow the Ordinance to be voted on at First Reading. Trustee Swartz
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved for adoption of the
Ordinance. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0 -97 -25 APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO CLASS A SPECIAL USE
TO PERMIT EXPANSION OF THE
PRUDENTIAL PREFERRED PROPERTIES
FACILITIES, 734 WAUKEGAN ROAD
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An Ordinance approving an amendment to a
Class A Special Use to permit expansion of the
Prudential,Preferred Properties facilities,
734 Waukegan Road, into the vacant tenant
space to the south. First Reading.
Mayor Forrest recused himself.
Trustee Seidman moved for a waiver of the
rules to allow the Ordinance to be voted on at First Reading. Trustee Heuberger
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved for adoption of the
Ordinance. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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ORDINANCE 0 -97 -26 APPROVING AN An Ordinance approving an amendment to a
AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE TO Special Use to permit construction of an
PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION addition and a deck to Christ United Methodist
AND DECK, CHRIST UNITED METHODIST Church of Deerfield, 600 Waukegan Road. First
CHURCH, 600 DEERFIELD RD. Reading.
Trustee Seidman moved for a waiver of the
rules to permit the Ordinance to be voted on at First Reading. Trustee Swartz
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved for adoption of the
Ordinance. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:.
AYES: Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0 -97 -27 ESTABLISHING An Ordinance establishing prevailing wage
PREVAILING WAGE RATES rates. First Reading.
Trustee Seidman moved for a waiver of the
rules to permit the Ordinance to be voted on at First Reading. Trustee Swartz
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved for adoption of the
Ordinance. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE RE SAFETY HELMET An Ordinance establishing safety helmet
REGULATIONS regulations for bicyclists, skate boarders
and in -line skaters under the age of 16.
First Reading.
Trustee Heuberger reported that some concerns
have been raised regarding the time and effort required for enforcement
of the Ordinance. He suggested that latitude might be written into the Ordinance
for children riding on sidewalks in residential neighborhoods. Other trustees
disagreed, saying that the rules should be kept as simple and straight forward as
possible. Patrol officers can use discretion in enforcement when appropriate.
ORDINANCE RE STOP SIGNS AT KENMORE An Ordinance approving a three way stop at
AND ROSEWOOD AVENUES the intersection of Kenmore and Rosewood
Avenues. First Reading.
ORDINANCE RE LICENSING OF An Ordinance establishing local licensing
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS requirements for massage establishments.
Licensing would include a criminal background
investigation and fingerprint submission. The business license would cost $250,
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the initial practitioner's license would cost $100, and the annual renewal fee
would cost $50. First Reading.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0 -97 -28 APPROVING FINAL Mr. Franz reported that although progress is
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, DEER PARK being made, at this point there are no signed
BUSINESS CENTER, FLODSTROM documents for either the Development Agreement
or the agreement among the three property
owners. He suggested that if the Ordinance is passed at this meeting, it should
be made subject to the documents being finalized, with the Mayor not being asked
for his signature until all documents are in order.
Mr. Franz reported that the TIF contribution
to the project, because of the unusual soil conditions (former landfill), will be
$1,134,500, part of which will be set aside for Lot D.
Construction will be supervised by the Village
with the help of Greengard and Associates and their subconsultants. A
construction manager will also be hired.
Trustee Seidman made a motion to approve the
Ordinance, subject to all relevant documents being received and approved. Trustee
Rosenthal seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Forrest (4)
NAYS: Swartz (1)
RECUSE: Heuberger (1)
Trustee Swanson made a motion that the
Development Agreement be signed, subject to approval by Staff. Trustee Rosenthal
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Forrest (4)
NAYS: Swartz (1)
RECUSE: Heuberger (1)
ORDINANCE INCREASING NUMBER OF An Ordinance increasing the number of Class E
CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSES FROM EIGHT liquor licenses from eight to nine at the
TO NINE request of the Silver Thread Restaurant in
Lake Cook Plaza. The restaurant will have a
service bar only. First Reading.
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO The Village requested engineering proposals
BAXTER & WOODMAN FOR ENGINEERING to provide planning and design for water
SERVICES RE WATER SYSTEM PLANNING system improvements. Additional reservoir
STUDY capacity, together with approximately 15,000
lineal feet of transmission main, will be
evaluated and will serve as a second major connection to the City of Highland
Park. The work will also include development of a master plan for water main
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replacement throughout' the Village. Requests for proposals were sent to nine
engineering firms, and-eight firms responded. Three of the eight firms were
selected to be interviewed. Mr. Soyka and the selection committee recommend that
the Baxter and Woodman proposal in an amount not to exceed $258,0.00 ($68,000 for
Phase I and $190,000 for Phase II) be accepted. Mr. Soyka noted that if the
Village is not satisfied with Phase I, there is no obligation to continue with
Baxter and Woodman for Phase II.
After discussion, Trustee Heuberger made a
motion to award the contract to Baxter & Woodman for an amount not to exceed
$258,00. Trustee Rosenthal seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ANALYSIS AND AWARD OF BID FOR 1997 Three bids were received for the 1997 Street
STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM Rehabilitation Program. $700,000 was budgeted
for the work. It is the recommendation of
Ciorba Group (Village's consultant) and Mr. Soyka that the construction contract
be awarded to low bidder Maneval Construction at a cost of $615,977.85.-
Trustee Seidman made a motion to award the
contract to Maneval Construction Co. for an amount not to exceed $615,977.85.
Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
SIGNAGE AT 825 WAUKEGAN RD. Trustees discussed that the sign at 825
Waukegan has not been placed in the location
previously selected by the Board. They agreed that unless the sign is put in the
approved location, the Village will not release the Facade Rebate funds to Mr.
Rizzo.
WAUKEGAN /KATES IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Soyka had reported at the last meeting
that there would be a shortfall of about
$140,000 for the Kates /Waukegan traffic signals due to the requirement by the
State to interconnect the signals between Kates Road and Lake Cook Road.
Since the last meeting, bids have been opened
for the project. The construction bid came in below estimate at $816,996. Added
to the construction engineering cost of $68,550, the total cost of the project is
$936,546. The maximum federal share of the total amount is $742,500, and the
total local share is $194,000. $89,000 has been budgeted, leaving a revised
shortfall of $104,000. These funds need to be obligated at this meeting so that a
joint agreement can be signed. The funding would come from TIF. Mr. Soyka
reminded the Board that at least half of the local share will be repaid to the
Village by Optima.
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Trustee Seidman made a motion to approve
$10.4,,000 for the shortfall for the Waukegan /Kates project. -Trustee Heuberger
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Heuberger,' Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss,
Trustee Swartz made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Trustee Seidman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 P.M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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