11/17/2014November 17, 2014
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to
order by Mayor Rosenthal in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on November 17, 2014
at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Robert Benton
Alan Farkas
Thomas Jester
Robert Nadler
William Seiden
Barbara Struthers
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter
Coblentz and Village Manager Kent Street.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Victoria Street, Executive Director of the DBR
Chamber of Commerce, led those in attendance in
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
DBR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Ms. Street informed residents about Small Business
Saturday, which will take place on Saturday,
November 29, 2014. She encouraged residents
and shoppers to support small businesses in Deerfield. Participating merchants will have a
shopping passport with special offers.
GFOA AWARD Mayor Rosenthal presented the GFOA
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting to Finance Director Eric Burk. This is the 32 -consecutive time the Village
has received this recognition.
DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES Mr. Burk indicated the majority of the past six
FINANCE DEPARTMENT months was spent performing audits and regulatory
reporting. The 2013 comprehensive annual financial
report was completed and received an unmodified opinion. During the past six months, the
Finance Department presented the 2014 budget. They negotiated a 3 -year contract renewal with
the auditors, developed the proposed budget and tax levy for 2015 as well as a capital
improvement plan. The Village made all the required payments and paperwork for the bonds.
The department participated with the police department in its union negotiations. They
developed a health insurance opt -out program for employees that can be covered elsewhere. The
department held a health fair for staff. They processed an average of 135 cash receipts daily.
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Mayor Rosenthal thanked Mr. Burk and his staff for their professional efforts on behalf of the
Village.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Trustee Seiden moved to accept the minutes from
the November 3, 2014, Board of Trustees meeting.
Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Farkas moved to accept the Bills and
Payroll dated November 17, 2014. Trustee Seiden
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments on non -agenda
items.
REPORTS
REPORT AND REOCMMENDATION Mr. Street reported the Board of Zoning Appeals
OF THE BZA RE: REQUEST OF
held a Public Hearing to consider the request of
MICHAEL AND KELLY JAKYMIW,
Michael and Kelly Jakymiw for relief from Article
1111 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, FOR
2.02-D, Paragraph 1 of the Zoning Ordinance to
RELIEF FROM ARTICLE 2.02-D,
permit the construction of a new home with a 40'
PARAGRAPH 1, OF THE ZONING
front yard setback in lieu of the required 45' front
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
yard setback. The Board of Zoning Appeals
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME
concluded the requested variation met the minimum
WITH A 40 FOOT FRONT YARD
requirements and voted 6-0 in favor of the variation.
SETBACK IN LIEU OF THE 45 FOOT
FRONT YARD REQUIREMENT
Trustee Struthers indicated the variation would
bring this home in line with the rest of the homes on
the street.
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the report and recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Street reported the Plan Commission held a
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE:
Public Hearing on October 9, 2014, to consider
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TEXT
the request for approval of Text Amendments to
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING
the Zoning Ordinance to allow gas stations to have
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW GAS
LED fuel price signs and Text Amendments for
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STATIONS TO HAVE LED FUEL non -LED fuel price signs. The Plan Commission
PRICE SIGNS AND TEXT voted 6-0 in favor of the recommendation with the
AMENDMENTS FOR NON -LED FUEL addition of sight line guidelines and not restricting
PRICE SIGNS the LED color. Earlier this year, the Appearance
Review Commission considered exposed LED
lights and presented their findings to the Board.
Trustee Seiden questioned whether the gas station owners had any reaction about having to
construct new monument signs to be able to use LED lights. Ms. Spagnoli reported notice was
given to each station and indicated this is an effort to lower the existing signs. Trustee Farkas
believed it may be cost prohibitive to retrofit the existing signs. The ARC and Plan Commission
want to encourage new signs that are lower in height. Should the gas station owner want to
make an appeal, they can go through the appeal process. Mayor Rosenthal noted a hardship or
sight line issue could go before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Trustee Benton moved to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission.
Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
MS. LEVEOUE RESIGNATION Mayor Rosenthal reported Associate Planner Kathy
LeVeque has resigned her position. She will be
moving to California. The Village has enjoyed working with her for ten years. Mayor Rosenthal
thanked Ms. LeVeque for her good work.
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A An Ordinance authorizing the rezoning and
REZONING AND RESUBDIVISION resubdivision of the property located at 1038
OF THE PROPERTY AT 1038 Deerfield Road and Maplewood Park. First
DEERFIELD ROAD AND Reading. This will stand as the First Reading
MAPLEWOOD PARK — 1 R of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing amendments to a
AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE TO Special Use to allow renovations to Mitchell
ALLOW RENOVATIONS TO Park Pool. First Reading. This will stand as
MITCHELL PARK POOL — 1 R a First Reading of the Ordinance.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A Resolution authorizing the release of certain
THE RELEASE OF CLOSED MEETING closed meeting minutes that no longer require
MINUTES THAT NO LONGER confidential treatment.
REQUIRE CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT Trustee Benton moved to approve the Consent
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Agenda. Trustee Nadler seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY An Ordinance rezoning the property at 45
AT 45 DEERFIELD ROAD FROM R-1 Deerfield Road from R-1 single family
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO residential to R-2 single family residential for a
R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL seven lot subdivision known as Elysian Way.
FOR A SEVEN LOT SUBDIVISION First Reading.
KNOWN AS ELYSIAN WAY — 1R
Mayor Rosenthal indicated this would stand as a
First Reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE 0-14-24 ADOPTING THE Mayor Rosenthal stated tonight we are completing
BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE OF the final phase 2015 budget process. The
DEERFIELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR preparation of the budget and tax levy is one of the
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015 AND largest undertakings of the Board and staff. Staff
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 — 2R begins meeting in July and goes through many
drafts and iterations before the Board has its first
look in the beginning of September. This gives us enough time to study it, ask questions of staff,
and prepare for the budget workshop meetings.
We held two meetings, one at the end of September and the other at the beginning of October,
each lasting over three hours, where we went through the budget line by line. We don't take this
job lightly.
The 2015 budget provides for the level of safety and services our residents and businesses
expect. Our total operating budget shows a 3.4 percent increase translating to $950.000.00,
much of which is an accelerated water meter replacement project, which will pay for itself in a
few short years.
Infrastructure has become the most pressing demand in the Village. We must undertake some
large projects over the next three years. With that in mind, the Board made the decision to
borrow $10 million to fund these major projects, the philosophy being to incur debt for projects
that will last the lifetime of the bonds. We don't borrow for general operating expenses.
The Village has a five-year Capital Improvement Plan, which each year reevaluates
infrastructure improvements. Those that cannot be deferred to later years are ranked
accordingly.
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In 2015, Briarwood Vista streets, curbs, sidewalks and water mains will be completely rebuilt.
This will also include all new lighting. This is a $7 million project.
2015 will also see flood control measures for North Trail subdivision at a cost of $2 million.
In 2016, Deerfield Road will be completely rebuilt from the Train Station to the eastern limits.
There will also be new sidewalks on the south side of Deerfield Road, which will give
pedestrians and children riding bikes a grass buffer between the sidewalk and the road, making it
much safer. This is over a $10 million project. Lake County and Federal grants will pay for
over half of the cost of the project.
In 2017, the Kates Road Bridge will be rebuilt. This is a $1.5 million project, federally funded at
70 percent.
Also, road and sewer work will take place on Brierhill Road and the Woodvale Avenue area at a
cost of $2.5 million.
The $10 million of debt only covers about half of the costs of these projects. The rest of the
money will come from capital reserves already in place. In keeping with one of our fiscal
responsibilities to maintain our AAA bond rating, our operating fund balance will remain at 40
percent of operating costs.
The budget also provides for a 2.5 percent rate increase for water, sewer, and refuse costs. This
keeps us in line with the additional costs charged to the Village by third party providers.
This budget also allows us to meet our pension obligations as required by actuarial analysis.
In this budget we are also assuming a 2.25 percent cost of living adjustment for all staff. This
was the dollar number negotiated for police officers with the Police Union.
In addition to the Ordinances to adopt the budget, amend the wage and salary plan, and adopt a
consolidated fee schedule, tonight we will also hold a public hearing on the proposed 2015 Tax
Levy.
Our net levy for 2015 is $6,251,392. This is the amount that will be spread among residents and
businesses for the Village's portion of the real estate tax bill. The bulk of the levy is more than
$2 million for infrastructure and almost $3 million for debt service. We will be abating the
portion of the Water Reclamation Facility bonds that are rebated from Build America Bonds and
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds. There is no general fund levy and the scavenger fund
levy is up 3 percent per our contract.
As you know, our fiscal year was changed to a calendar year to help residents better understand
the budget and levy process. All moneys collected in 2015 are spent in 2015. In the interest of
making Deerfield government as transparent as possible, I hope this introduction and change of
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the fiscal year has been informative and helpful. If by chance I have missed something I am sure
someone on the Board will bring it to our attention.
Trustee Benton moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-14-25 AMENDING THE An Ordinance amending the Village of Deerfield
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD WAGE wage and salary plan. Second Reading.
AND SALARY PLAN — 2R
Trustee Seiden moved to adopt the Ordinance.
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
RESOLUTION R-14-12 ADOPTING A A Resolution adopting the consolidated fee
CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE schedule for the fiscal year 2015.
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015
Trustee Struthers moved to approve the Resolution.
Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2015 TAX LEVY
Trustee Farkas moved to open the Public Hearing. Trustee Nadler seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Mr. Burk indicated the Public Hearing was advertised in the November 6, 2014, Deerfield
Review. $4,274,572 of the proposed tax levy is for the Deerfield Public Library. This will stand
as a First Reading.
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR An Ordinance levying taxes for corporate purposes
CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE for the fiscal year commencing on January 1, 2015,
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON and ending on December 31, 2015, for the Village
JANUARY 1, 2015 AND ENDING ON of Deerfield. First Reading.
DECEMBER 31, 2015 FOR THE
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD — 1R
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ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION An Ordinance abating a portion of the 2014 tax levy
OF THE 2014 TAX LEVY requirements for the Series 2010 G.O. bonds. First
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SERIES Reading.
2010 G.O BONDS — 1 R
ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION An Ordinance abating a portion of the 2014 tax levy
OF THE 2014 TAX LEVY requirements for the Series 2011 G.O. bonds. First
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SERIES Reading.
2011 G.O BONDS — 1R
There was no public comment.
Trustee Jester moved to close the Public Hearing. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE Assistant to the Director of Public Works and
CONTRACT FOR WRF LANDSCAPE Engineering Eric Oscarson noted the Village
MAINTENANCE received one bid for the wastewater reclamation
facility landscaping contract. The bid, from Moore
Landscaping, was for $16,000, which is less than the budgeted amount of $25,000. Trustee
Struthers moved to award the contract for wastewater landscaping maintenance to Moore
Landscaping in an amount not to exceed $16,000. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE Mr. Oscarson reported this contract is looked at
CONTRACT FOR TURF MAINTENANCE annually. There are 30 maintenance locations,
including the new Lake Cook Road medians. The
Village received two bids. The low bid was from Moore Landscaping in the amount of $40,544.
The budgeted amount was $50,000.
Trustee Struthers moved to award the contract to Moore Landscaping in an amount not to exceed
$40,544. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE Mr. Oscarson indicated the Village's budget is
CONTRACT FOR PARKWAY TREE $50,000 for parkway tree trimming. The low
TRIMMING bid from Advanced Tree Care came in higher than
$50,000.
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Trustee Struthers moved to award the contract for parkway tree trimming to Advanced Tree Care in
an amount not to exceed $50,000. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZAITON TO AWARD THE Mr. Oscarson reported the Village had a two-year
CONTRACT FOR PARKWAY TREE AND extension agreement with Advanced Tree Care, if the
STUMP REMOVAL Village felt they were doing an acceptable job. The
price did not increase. Mr. Oscarson requested
authorization to extend the contract for one year at the budget limit of $150,000.
Trustee Farkas moved to authorize a one-year extension on the parkway tree and stump removal
contract for Advanced Tree Care in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Trustee Struthers seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE Mr. Oscarson reported Moore Landscaping came in
CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE with a bid of $85,900. The budgeted amount was
MAINTENANCE $90,000.
Trustee Farkas moved to award the contract for landscape maintenance to Moore Landscaping in an
amount not to exceed $85,900. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Farkas noted the Trustees just awarded three contracts to Moore Landscaping. He asked that
staff in the future looks into getting cost reductions from a company if it gets more than one contract.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO Mr. Oscarson reported the Village currently
CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS FROM rents changeable message signs. Staff felt it would be
SHERWIN INDUSTRIES. INC. more cost efficient to purchase two signs. With the
trade in of surplus equipment, the cost would be
$26,430. He noted staff will be using the signs to help provide information to residents during the
numerous planned infrastructure improvements planned for the coming years.
Trustee Farkas moved to authorize the purchase of two changeable message signs from Sherwin
Industries, Inc. in a net amount not to exceed $26,430. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
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AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE BULK Mr. Oscarson reported that the Village has 500 tons
ROCK SALT FROM MORTON SALT of salt in reserve. They are in process of taking
THROUGH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT possession of an additional 1,500 tons through the
OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES Lake County Department of Transportation. This
request is for an additional 3,000 tons of salt through
the State of Illinois bid process.
Trustee Struthers moved to authorize the purchase of additional rock salt through Morton Salt
through the Illinois Department of CMS in an amount not to exceed $159,570. Trustee Farkas
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE Assistant Director of Public Works Bob Phillips
WATER METER REPLACEMENT performed a comparison between replacing meters in -
ENGINEERING CONTRACT TO house or through a contract. He determined it is more
STRAND ASSOCIATES cost-effective to use an outside firm for the remaining
1200 meters. The overall replacement cost using an
outside firm would be $770,000 while the cost of handling the replacements in-house would be
$815,000.
Trustee Farkas moved to award the water meter replacement engineering contract to Strand
Associates in an amount not to exceed $51,630. Trustee Nadler seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
THANK YOU Mayor Rosenthal thanked Trustee Nadler for filling in as
Mayor Pro Tem at the November 3, 2014, Board of
Trustees meeting.
L'CHAIM CENTER
Mayor Rosenthal was invited to tour the new L'Chaim
Center. They took over office space on Lake Cook Road.
More than 200 people enjoyed the open house.
VETERANS DAY Mayor Rosenthal attended a Veterans Day event at Holy
Cross School. There were speakers and the gym was
decorated for an event where students learned the meaning of Veterans Day.
She added the American Legion did a beautiful day with their Veterans Day ceremony. Trustee
Benton, Trustee Jester and Trustee Seiden also attended.
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NW MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE Mayor Rosenthal attended the Northwest Municipal
Conference Legislative Committee meeting. They are
putting together an agenda on legislative positions to pursue.
LAKE COUNTY HOUSING Mayor Rosenthal attended the Lake County Housing and
Community Development Commission meeting. They are
working on a comprehensive plan.
BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL Mayor Rosenthal reported Holy Cross School received the
Blue Ribbon Award for excellence in education.
APRIL ELECTION
Mayor Rosenthal invited residents to attend the Deerfield
Caucus town meeting to choose the slate for the April
election. The meeting will take place tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. at Caruso Middle School.
ECUMENICAL SERVICE
The annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service will take
place the Sunday before Thanksgiving at the Presbyterian
Church at 7:00 p.m.
LIGHTING CEREMONY
The Village will host a lighting ceremony Wednesday,
November 26, 2014, at 4:45 p.m.
The Village and DBR Chamber of Commerce will provide
treats and entertainment. The festivities will take place at the plaza between Starbucks and
Bobby's.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business or discussion, Trustee
Farkas moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk