12/01/2014December 1, 2014
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to
order by Mayor Harriet Rosenthal in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on December 1,
2014 at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Robert Benton
Thomas Jester
William Seiden
Barbara Struthers
Absent: Alan Farkas
Robert Nadler
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter
Coblentz and Kent Street, Village Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 50 led those in
attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
25 YEAR SERVICE AWARD Commander Walt Trillhaase began his employment
at the Deerfield Police Department in 1989. During
his tenure in the department, he held numerous positions. He is an active participant in several
charitable events and has coordinated the annual Tip a Cop event. Mayor Rosenthal presented
Commander Trillhaase with a gift. Commander Trillhaase thanked the Village and introduced
his family.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Struthers moved to approve the minutes
from the November 17, 2014, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a voice vote.
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director Eric Burk presented highlights
from the Treasurer's Report representing 83% of
the year. It was another good month and the non -home rule sales tax increased. Water and
sewer billings continue to show summer usage. Hotel tax and electric utility tax decreased
slightly from last month, but show an increase to the budgeted amount. Building permit
revenues continue to exceed projections. Most of the non-recurring expenditures are a result of
infrastructure improvements. Trustee Seiden noted the year to date sales tax has increased by 3
percent.
Mr. Burk reported that the Village transferred money out of IMET due to defaults on guaranteed
loans. It was determined that the guarantees were forged. IMET removed those investments
from their books and is working to distribute proceeds. Approximately $685,000 has been
segregated into a liquidating trust. Mr. Burk hopes this is an isolated incident, but has
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transferred the remaining money out of IMET. He is monitoring the situation closely. Mayor
Rosenthal indicated the Northwest Municipal Conference withdrew their money from IMET as
well.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Struthers moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll dated December 1, 2014. Trustee Benton
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no Public Comment on non -agenda
items.
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission held a workshop meeting on
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE:
November 13, 2014, to consider the request for a
REQUEST FOR A FINDING OF
finding of substantial conformance for an
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE
amendment to the sign plan to allow a new wall
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A SIGN
sign for the building located at 707 Lake Cook
PLAN TO ALLOW A NEW WALL
Road. The Plan Commission voted 6-0 in favor of
ADDRESS SIGN FOR THE 707 LAKE
the request.
COOK ROAD BUILDING
Trustee Jester moved to accept the report and
recommendation of the Plan Commission.
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission held a workshop meeting on
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE: November 13, 2014, to consider a request for a
REQUEST FOR A FINDING OF finding of substantial conformance for the
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE proposed patio and building elevation changes for
FOR THE RESTAURANT OUTLOT the outlot building south of Subway in the
BUILDING IN DEERBROOK Deerbrook Shopping Center for the future MOD
SHOPPING CENTER SOUTH OF Pizza. The Plan Commission felt the proposed new
SUBWAY — NEW PATIO AND patio was a good idea by was beyond the definition
BUILDING ELEVATION CHANGES of substantial conformance. The Plan Commission
(FUTURE MOD PIZZA) voted and failed to send a favorable
recommendation by a 3-3 vote.
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Plan Commission Chairman Dan Shapiro stated that three Plan Commissioners felt the issue of
substantial conformance did not comply for the proposed patio. He expressed concern that
considering this request in substantial conformance would be setting a troubling precedent.
Trustee Jester indicated Starbucks has an outdoor patio. Mr. Shapiro stated Starbucks came in
with their request for an outdoor patio during their initial use request. He indicated the Plan
Commission members want the outdoor patio but believe there should be a Public Hearing for a
Special Use in front of the Plan Commission.
Patti Mahony with Mid-America stated they pursued substantial conformance, as staff noted this
could be a possibility but the petitioners have no issues with following the special use process.
Trustee Benton moved to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission, which
would require the petitioner to appear before the Plan Commission for a Public Hearing. Trustee
Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to
ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW
allow gas stations to have LED fuel price signs and
GAS STATIONS TO HAVE LED FUEL
Text Amendments for non -LED fuel price signs.
PRICE SIGNS AND TEXT
First Reading. Trustee Struthers inquired
AMENDMENTS FOR NON -LED FUEL
about the non -LED portion of the ordinance and
PRICE SIGNS — 1R
whether gas stations would be allowed one
additional sign. Senior Planner Jeff Ryckaert noted
gas stations are allowed three additional signs. The proposed regulations
allow one additional 16 square foot sign for
non -exposed LED signage.
ORDINANCE 0-14-26 AUTHORIZING A An Ordinance authorizing the rezoning and
REZONING AND RESUBDIVISION OF
resubdivision of the property located at 1038
THE PROPERTY AT 1038 DEERFIELD
Deerfield Road and Maplewood Park. Second
ROAD AND MAPLEWOOD PARK — 2R
Reading.
ORDINANCE 0-14-27 AUTHORIZING
An Ordinance authorizing an amendment to a
AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE
Special Use to allow renovations to Mitchell Park
TO ALLOW RENOVATIONS TO
Pool. Second Reading.
MITCHELL PARK POOL — 2R
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the Consent
Agenda and adopt two Ordinances. Trustee
Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
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NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0-14-28 AUTHORIZING
An Ordinance authorizing relief for Article 2.02-D,
RELIEF FROM ARTICLE 2.02-D,
Paragraph 1, of the Zoning Ordinance of the
PARAGRAPH 1, OF THE ZONING
Village of Deerfield, for construction of a new
ORDINANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION
home with a 40' front yard in lieu of the 45' front
OF A NEW HOME WITH A 40 FOOT
yard requirement for the property located at 1111
FRONT YARD IN LIEU OF THE 45
Springfield Avenue. Mayor Rosenthal indicated the
FOOT FRONT YARD REQUIREMENT
petitioner requested a waiver of the First Reading of
AT 1111 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE — 1R
the Ordinance.
Trustee Jester moved to waive the First Reading of the Ordinance. Trustee Benton seconded the
motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Struthers moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-14-29 REZONING An Ordinance rezoning the property at 45 Deerfield
PROPERTY AT 45 DEERFIELD ROAD Road from R-1 single family residential to R-2
FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY single family residential for a seven lot subdivision
RESIDENTIAL TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY known as Elysian Way. Second Reading.
RESIDENTIAL FOR A SEVEN LOT
SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS ELYSIAN Trustee Benton moved to adopt the Ordinance.
WAY — 2R Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-14-30 LEVYING An Ordinance levying taxes for corporate purposes
TAXES FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES for the fiscal year commencing on January 1, 2015,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR and ending on December 31, 2015 for the Village
COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2015 of Deerfield. Second Reading.
AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2015
FOR THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD-2R Trustee Seiden moved to adopt the Ordinance.
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Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-14-31 ABATING A An Ordinance abating a portion of the 2014 tax
PORTION OF THE 2014 TAX LEVY levy requirements for Series 2010 G.O. bonds.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SERIES 2010 Second Reading.
G.O. BONDS — 2R
Trustee Benton moved to adopt the Ordinance.
Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-14-32 ABATING A An Ordinance abating a portion of the 2014 tax
PORTION OF THE 2014 TAX LEVY levy requirements for Series 2011 B G.O. bonds.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SERIES 2011B Second Reading.
G.O. BONDS — 2R Trustee Struthers moved to adopt the Ordinance.
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
There was no New Business.
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION
WEINBERG CENTER Mayor Rosenthal and Trustee Benton attended an
open house and ribbon cutting at the Weinberg
Center.
DISTRICT 113 INITIATIVES Mayor Rosenthal and Mr. Street attended two
meetings on initiatives in the District 113
community to address some of the alcohol and drug concerns.
LAKE COUNTY ANNUAL DINNER Mayor Rosenthal, Trustee Struthers and Trustee
Jester attended the annual Lake County Municipal
League Dinner at the Naval Base.
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FOOD BASKETS
than 1200 food baskets were packed.
ECUMENICAL SERVICE
Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Rosenthal attended an event last Saturday
at the North Suburban Free Church where more
Mayor Rosenthal, Trustee Seiden and Trustee Jester
attended the interfaith service at the First
LIGHT THE DOWNTOWN Trustee Seiden and Trustee Benton attended Light
the Downtown to see Mayor Rosenthal flip the
switch on the downtown streetscape lights. The lights look great this year. Mayor Rosenthal is
looking forward to making this an annual event. She thanked DBR Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Vicki Street, Management Analyst David Fitzgerald and Assistant to the
Village Manager Andrew Lichterman for their hard work on the event.
WINTER CELEBRATION
Winter Celebration starts Friday at the Village Hall.
Mayor Rosenthal encouraged residents to attend the
sleigh rides and other activities throughout the weekend. She thanked the local businesses for
their support.
COLLECTIONS Trustee Struthers encouraged residents to support
collections for the food pantry and Deerfield
Emergency Funds. They will be collecting in front of Walgreens and Starbucks.
TOYS FOR TOTS Toys for Tots collection will take place in the
parking lot of Shopper's Court on December 13,
2014.
SCHOOL CHEST Deerfield High School is kicking off their School
Chest activities this weekend with a run for change.
Their chosen charity is the Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Fund.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Benton moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:18 PM.
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