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04/19/1999April 19, 1999 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, April 19, 1999 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were: Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor Marvin W. Ehlers John H. Heuberger Harriet E. Rosenthal Edwin B. Seidman Vernon E. Swanson Michael Swartz and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Attorney James Stucko and Village Manager Robert Franz. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Seidman made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. Trustee Rosenthal suggested additional information for the section on the Walgreens parking variation and for the section on the sewer rate increase. A motion to approve the minutes as amended 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: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Franz presented highlights from the March Treasurer's Report. Sales tax for March (December 1998 sales) is 4% above last year (December 1997 sales). The twelve month total is 1% above the past year. Revenues are performing as projected. As of March 31, 1999, 100.7% of cash was invested at an average interest rate of 5.51 %, which compares with an average rate of 4.55% for the 90 -day Treasury Bill. VISION 2000 UPDATE Mayor Forrest presented a progress report on the redevelopment of the Southwest Quadrant, the Southeast Quadrant and South Commons. PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNUAL BUDGET Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to open the Public Hearing on the 1999 -2000 Annual Budget. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Forrest read his Budget Message, which is attached and made a part of these minutes. Mayor Forrest opened the Public Hearing to comments from the audience. On behalf of the Board of the Deerfield Historical Society, Larry Donandville thanked the Village for its $10,000 contribution toward the restoration of the Casper Ott cabin. 1 1 There being no other public comment, Trustee Swartz made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE 0 -99 -18 APPROVING ANNUAL An ordinance approving the 1999 -2000 Annual BUDGET FOR 1999 -2000 Budget. The Village's combined total budget is $20,767,843. First Reading. Trustee Seidman moved for a waiver of the rules to permit the ordinance to be voted on at First Reading. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Trustee Seidman made a motion to adopt the 1999 -2000 Annual Budget. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE 0 -99 -19 AMENDING WAGE AND SALARY PLAN An ordinance amending the wage and salary plan to reflect a 3 1-�b salary increase. 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 made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed by the f following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) / NAYS: None (0) REPORTS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLAN The Plan Commission held'a public hearing on COMMISSION RE REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT March 25. It is their recommendation that TO THE PARKWAY NORTH CENTER PUD the request of Carr America and BT Office SIGNAGE Products for an amendment to a sign plan to allow the proposed wall signs for BT Office Products at the Six Parkway North Building be approved. The motion passed 4 -0. Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the Report and Recommendation of the Plan Commission and to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. Gerald O'Malley of Carr America reported that BT Office Products will be the primary tenant of the Six Parkway North building, and the only tenant to have wall signage. After discussion, the-motion passed unanimously. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLAN The Plan Commission held a public hearing on COMMISSION RE REQUEST FOR APPROVAL March 25. It is their recommendation that OF A SPECIAL USE TO PERMIT THE Briana Skarbek's request for a Special Use to 2 ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHIROPRACTIC permit the establishment of a chiropractic OFFICE AT 747 LAKE COOK ROAD, office at 747 Lake Cook Road be approved. BRIANA SKARBECK The motion passed 4 -0. Trustee Seidman made a motion to accept the Report and Recommendation of the Plan Commission and to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLAN COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE 1999 ZONING MAP The Plan Commission held a workshop meeting on March 25. It is their recommendation that the 1999 Zoning Map be approved. The motion passed 4 -0. The revised map reflects changes that took place in 1999. Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to approve the 1999 Zoning Map. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCE 0 -99 -20 RE VACATION OF An ordinance vacating a 30' by 120' piece of RIGHT -OF -WAY, AND VACATION OF Village right -of -way and vacating a building A BUILDING LINE, LILLIAN GORDON AND line for the property at 1222 Country Lane. NEWPORT HOMES, 1222 COUNTRY LANE Second Reading. ORDINANCE 0 -99 -21 NAMING EDGEWOOD COURT An ordinance renaming the portion of Country Lane between Fairview Avenue and Willow Avenue "Edgewood Court ". Second Reading. ORDINANCE RE ENFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE An ordinance permitting the enforcement of REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS vehicle registration violations by Village police officers. First Reading. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING USE OF WELLS An ordinance prohibiting the use of wells for FOR POTABLE WATER potable water in any new or redevelopment area. First Reading. Trustee Seidman made a motion_ for passage of the Consent Agenda and adoption of the two ordinances. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE 0 -99 -22 INCREASING SEWER An ordinance increasing the sewer rate from RATE FROM $1.55/100 CUBIC FEET TO $-1.55/100 cubic feet to $1.83 /100 cubic feet. $1.83/100 CUBIC FEET Second Reading. Trustee Swartz made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the 1 following vote: . 1 0 AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) 3 AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN REAL ESTATE CONTRACT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 649 CENTRAL AVENUE The parcel will become part of the negotiated sale. Trustee Heuberger the following vote: Trustee Swartz made a motion that Mayor Forrest be authorized to sign a real estate contract to purchase the property at 649 Central Avenue in the amount of $225,000. South Commons redevelopment project. It was a seconded the motion. The motion passed by AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL The firm of Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd. was FOR INSPECTING ENGINEER SERVICES requested to submit a proposal for inspecting FOR SOUTH COMMONS engineer services for the South Commons residential redevelopment. The work will include periodic site visits to observe the quality and progress of the construction and to ensure that the development complies with the approved engineering plans and the South Commons Development Agreement. Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd. proposes to perform the services for $18,000. The Engineering Department recommends that the proposal be accepted. Mr. Soyka noted that Cowhey Gudmundson Leder would be paid by the Village, and the Village would then be reimbursed by the developer. Trustee Seidman made a motion to accept the Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd. proposal for an amount not to exceed $18,000. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) SWEARING IN CEREMONY Mayor Forrest commented that the three departing trustees have spent a total of 43 years as elected officials in Deerfield, and the Village owes them a debt of gratitude. He then introduced each departing trustee - Marvin Ehlers, Ed Seidman, and Michael Swartz, and presented each with a commemorative clock. Each trustee made a short speech, then took a seat in the audience. Andy Quigley, Executive Director of the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, presented Ed Seidman with a plaque and gavel in recognition of his service to that organization. Mr. Seidman was involved with SWALCO from its inception, ultimately serving as its chairman. Police Chief Anderson_ presented each outgoing trustee with a Department Commendation in recognition of outstanding service to the Village of Deerfield. Trustee Rosenthal recognized Mayor Forrest, who recently celebrated his thirtieth anniversary as Deerfield's Mayor. Judge Wallace Dunn swore in each of the three newly elected trustees - William Seiden, Steve Harris, and Derek Ragona. After each new trustee was sworn in, he took a seat vacated by one of the outgoing trustees. 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to schedule an Executive Session for Wednesday, April 28, at 8:00 P.M. to discuss land acquisition and personnel. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Harris, Heuberger, Ragona, Rosenthal, Seiden, Swanson (6) NAYS: None (0) OSTERMAN RAILROAD CROSSING Trustee Rosenthal commented that the work recently done to improve the Osterman Avenue railroad crossing is only a temporary repair. Barbara Little added that a new rubberized crossing will be installed sometime this summer, probably by June 30`h ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed, unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 P.M. APPROVED: 5 Mayor 1 I i VISION 2000 DEERFIELD VILLAGE CENTER REVITALIZATION Progress Report • April 19, 1999 Southwest Quadrant (Deerfield Square): ➢ Construction work on the office building, Walgreens and the retail building on Osterman is proceeding on schedule. The developer is out to bid on the new First Chicago facility which should be under construction by mid -June. ➢ Next month, CRM Properties intends to raze that portion of the Commons east of Walgreens which is now vacant. This will allow the developer to complete any environmental remediation needed in that area. ➢ The Transformations court hearing began today, but had to be continued over until tomorrow morning. Southeast Quadrant (Deerfield Centre): ➢ The developer and staff continue to explore options for additional parking in the quadrant. ➢ The Plan Commission is scheduled to review the Final Plan on May 13`}' and the VCDC on May 19th. The Village Board would then act on the Final Plan at its first meeting in June. South Commons: ➢ The real estate contract for 649 Central Avenue is on tonight's agenda. ➢ Today's court hearing for Touhy Lumber was continued. A new date has not yet been scheduled BUDGET MESSAGE. In any ' government agency, the annual budget is the most important document in presenting comprehensive information about that entity. It should provide not only financial data, but also insight into the policies, the goals and the objectives of the organization. The Deerfield budget document does all these things and more. It provides a comprehensive financial framework and plan of action for all Village services and activities during the next twelve months. As in previous years, the Operating Budget is planned over a three year period, while the Capital Budget consists of a five year planning schedule. The Village's combined total budget is $20,767,843, an 8.2% increase over last year's due almost entirely to capital projects and, particularly water system improvements for which a bond issue has already been sold. The principal and interest on these bonds will be paid from water charges, not property taxes. The Village continues to benefit by virtue of its Aaa Bond Rating, the highest available. Only 61 municipalities in the United States have this rating. . The only change in personnel will be adding a Maintenance Operator I in the Public Works Water Division, the first person added to that department since 1987. 'To remain competitive in the municipal market, there will be a 3.5 % increase in the employee salary plan. I am very pleased to report that, for the eighth consecutive year, the Village will again reduce the amount it receives from the property tax bill. Although we now receive less than 7 % of the real estate taxes paid, this reduction reflects the Board's awareness of the public's concern with higher property taxes. Developing alternative revenue sources and decreasing our dependence on property tax dollars has been, and continues to remain, a high priority. And, for the ninth consecutive year, the Village has released surplus funds from the very successful Lake Cook Tax Increment Financing District. The amount distributed to local government agencies this past year was $6.8 million, bringing to $59 million the total reallocated since 1990. The Village has agreed to assist the Park District in finan cing a new Senior Center. However, the specif ,,s of this intergovernmental project must await a decision on the best location of that facility. Also in this budget is $10,000 for restoring the Casper Ott Cabin in the Historical Village. These are the remaining funds needed to complete this fund- raising project first undertaken in 1996. A projected deficit in the Sewer Fund will require an increase in the sewer rate from $1.55 to $1.83 per hundred cubic feet of water. The last increase was in 1994. Part of this increase incorporates a former $8 annual Infrastructure Maintenance Fee into the regular rate. The net result is a 12.9 % increase for residents and a 17.1 % increase for commercial users. The Village is in the fourth year of a five year contract with Alliance Waste- Services. No major changes are anticipated either in regular refuse collection, yard waste service, or the curbside recycling program which, incidentally, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Further consideration will be given in the next fiscal year to implementing a Telecommunications Tax which would apply to all telephone customers in the Village. Money derived from this tax, already imposed by several neighboring communities, would be used for infrastructure improvements and, primarily, for street and sidewalk repairs. Although we have funded a $500,000 Street Rehabilitation Program annually, we are in danger of falling behind, running the risk that complete reconstruction will become necessary rather than simple resurfacing. If this tax is considered, I will propose that there be a corresponding tax decrease for homeowners so that there will be no increased burden on them. This year's Capital Projects include: new traffic signals and intersection improvements at Waukegan Road and North Avenue; water main replacements on Woodvale and Kenton; water system expansion including a new transmission line and a two million gallon water reservoir in the west end of the community; and infrastructure improvements in the Village Center in connection with the three redevelopment projects referred to as Vision 2000. These downtown projects are being financed by TIF funds leveraged against private sector dollars to meet the objective established in the Village Center Redevelopment Plan over a decade ago. In summary, this budget represents the efforts of many people, both elected and appointed, to serve our community. In meeting our obligations, the Board of Trustees and I wish to acknowledge the many volunteers on boards and commissions whose help throughout the year is extremely valuable. Through this concerted effort, we will continue to maintain our tradition of dependable Village services at the lowest possible cost. BERNARD FORREST, Mayor April 19, 1999