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05/04/2015May 4, 2015 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 May 4, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were: Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor Thomas Jester Robert Nadler William Seiden Dan Shapiro (joined the meeting at 7:50 pm) Barbara Struthers Absent was: Robert Benton Alan Farkas and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter Coblentz and Kent Street, Village Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Judge Wallace Dunn led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance OATH OF OFFICE Judge Dunn swore in Trustee Tom Jester, Trustee Bill Seiden and Trustee Dan Shapiro. The meeting recessed for a short reception honoring the newly sworn in Trustees. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed May 17, 2015, as Preeclampsia Awareness Day in the Village of Deerfield. Trustee Nadler moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Nikki Mather accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Village for their appreciation of Preeclampsia awareness. May 17, 2015, is a walk for Preeclampsia awareness. Her mission is to raise awareness globally. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Struthers moved to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2015, Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. TREASURER'S REPORT Village Treasurer Eric Burk presented the March 2015 treasurer's report representing a quarter of the year. The non -home rule sales tax increased over last month and over the same period last year. Water and sewer billing reflect the lower usage months. Hotel tax decreased over the same Board of Trustees Meeting May 4, 2015 Page 2 of 5 period last year but increased year to date. Building permit revenue is up from last month but lagging from last year. The expenditures included engineering projects. There are some large payments coming due soon. BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Nadler moved to approve the bills and payroll dated May 4, 2015. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) PUBLIC COMMENT Andrew Marwick discussed his displeasure with the Deerfield Jewel. He believes that a better grocery store is needed in the Village and believes the former Wonder space would be ideal for a Fry's Signature Market with their underground parking. Mr. Marwick believes the Deerfield Jewel store is antiquated and will not patronize them. When Mariano's opens in Northbrook, he believes a number of residents will shop there. Mr. Marwick believes Jewel needs to be renovated. Mayor Rosenthal stated Jewel is looking to update or rebuild their Deerfield store. She indicated another grocery store would not be allowed in Deerbrook due to lease agreements. Mr. Marwick discussed the plans for Highway Illinois 120. He believes there is a problem driving through Lake County and a freeway should be built for easier east -west movement. Mayor Rosenthal noted the Village is monitoring it. There were no Reports. REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA There were no items on the Consent Agenda. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE 0-15-12 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing a variation from the A VARIATION FROM THE ZONING Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield for ORDINANCE AT 1152 CHESTNUT the property located at 1152 Chestnut Avenue for AVENUE FOR RELIEF FROM REAR relief from rear yard coverage maximum and side Board of Trustees Meeting May 4, 2015 Page 3 of 5 YARD COVERAGE MAXIMUM AND yard. Second Reading. SIDE YARD — 2R Trustee Jester moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Nadler seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (4) NAYS: None (0) ABSTAIN: Shapiro (1) ORDINANCE 0-15-13 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing a variation from the A VARIATION FROM THE ZONING Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield for a ORDINANCE AT 829 CEDAR TERRACE the property located at 829 Cedar Terrace to permit TO PERMIT A ONE-STORY ADDITION one-story addition to an existing detached garage in TO AN EXISTING DETACHED the rear yard. Second Reading. GARAGE IN THE REAR YARD — 2R Trustee Struthers moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Nadler seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (4) NAYS: None (0) ABSTAIN: Shapiro (1) ORDINANCE 0-15-14 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of General THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL Obligation Bonds, Series 2015, of the Village of OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015, OF Deerfield. Second Reading. THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD - 2R Mr. Burk reported the Village received seven bids. The winning bidder was the Bank of Oklahoma with a true interest cost of 2.7 percent for 20 years. Alan Ambrose with Northern Trust, stated the Village is very well accepted in the market. Receiving seven bids is a tribute to the quality of the Village. Trustee Seiden moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers (4) NAYS: None (0) ABSTAIN: Shapiro (1) Mayor Rosenthal thanked Finance Director Burk, Financial Advisor Ambrose and Bond Counsel Greenbaum for their professional assistance with the bond sale. Board of Trustees Meeting May 4, 2015 Page 4of5 There was no New Business. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION IMET UPDATE In response to a question from Trustee Struthers, Mr. Burk reported The Village received two disbursements totaling approximately $36,000, for proceeds from cash recoveries and the sale of a residential property. This represents 5% of what the Village's remaining funds held by IMET. The largest portion will be the five hotels to be sold. Initially, a receiver was appointed and they disbursed money for attorney fees. A new receiver, a neutral third party, has now been appointed. This receiver will review the distributed money. Mayor Rosenthal indicated the Village is monitoring this matter closely. AMERICAN FANTASIE Mayor Rosenthal reported there was a concert on Sunday at the Patty Turner Center by the Deerfield Community Concert Band. Conductor Arthur Hildebrand had commissioned a piece to be written for Deerfield and the band by Composer Randy Navarre. Mayor Rosenthal attended the concert and received a score of the nine -minute performance. There were about 40 people in the band. They remembered Bob Gand and had an empty seat in his memory in the trumpet section. The score will be on display in the Village before going to the Historical Society. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Mayor Rosenthal and the Chairman of the Sustainability Commission spoke at the Earth Day celebration. They planted a tree with the Earth Works Club at Deerfield High School. BREATHE DEEP NORTH SHORE Mayor Rosenthal reported Breathe Deep North Shore had a great turnout for the walk. LAKE COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN Mayor Rosenthal and Mr. Street met with Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawler to discuss how the Village and Lake County can work together. SHOPPER'S COURT Mayor Rosenthal reported Shopper's Court has been sold. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mayor Rosenthal wished Trustee Struthers a Happy Birthday. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Board of Trustees Meeting May 4, 2015 Page 5 of 5 Trustee Struthers moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM. APPROVED - Mayor ATTEST: Village Clerk