12/07/2015December 7, 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 December 7,
2015, at 7:30 p.m. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Alan Farkas
Thomas Jester
William Seiden
Dan Shapiro
Barbara Struthers
Absent was: Robert Nadler
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Kent Street Village
Manager and Village Attorney Peter Coblentz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Plan Commission Chairperson Mary Oppenheim
led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Seiden moved to approve the minutes from
the November 16, 2015, Board of Trustees meeting.
Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote with
Trustee Farkas abstaining.
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director Eric Burk presented the
Treasurer's Report for October, representing 83
percent of the fiscal year. Water and sewer billing increased. Hotel tax increased from last year.
Because the Village received two State income tax payments last month, no money was received
this month. The large expenditures were engineering expenses for infrastructure projects and
three payrolls. The police pension contribution will be made in December. Mayor Rosenthal
thanked State Senator Julie Morrison, the Illinois Municipal League and the Illinois Municipal
Conference for their assistance in passing legislation in Springfield that allows local
governments to begin receiving state funds again.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Struthers moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT There were no Public Comments on non -agenda
items.
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Police Chief Sliozis spoke about the Village's and surrounding community's preparedness for
terrorism and other catastrophic events. He noted the department works with the schools on a
regular basis. Schools are focal points that attract a lot of attention. The Village has been part of
the Lake Cook Road emergency response group to ensure large businesses are prepared. Should
the Village be put in an adverse situation, the on -duty officers would provide immediate
response. The Village shares a radio frequency with seven other municipalities and work
together on a regular basis. The Village takes part in mutual aid agreements and can reach out
for additional assistance if needed. Chief Sliozis noted the Village works with a private crime
lab. They are part of the major crime task force and can utilize those resources as well. Mayor
Rosenthal suggested adding an article to D -Tales to inform residents what they can do in the
event of an emergency.
Mr. Coblentz provided information on the recent Supreme Court decision to not hear the case on
the Highland Park assault weapons ban. The Illinois District Court voted in favor of the City of
Highland Park stating they could ban assault weapons. The Village adopted an Ordinance for
assault weapons two years ago and retains the right to further amend the Ordinance, if desired.
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Street reported the Plan Commission held a
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE:
Public Hearing on November 12, 2015, to consider
REQUEST FOR A CLASS A SPECIAL
the request for a Class A Special Use for Escape
USE FOR ESCAPE SALON TO BE
Salon to be located at 711 Orchard Street. The
LOCATED AT 711 ORCHARD
Plan Commission voted 5-0 in favor of sending a
STREET (JASMINE METZ AND DR AL
favorable recommendation.
LaPELUSA)
Trustee Struthers moved to accept the Report and
Recommendation of the Plan Commission.
Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Mr. Street reported this would allow for a stop sign
OF STAFF RE: AMENDING SECTION at Elysian Way at Carlisle.
22-164 OF THE DEERFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE A Trustee Jester moved to accept the Report and
STOP STREET INTRESECTION ON Recommendation of staff regarding amending
ELYSIAN WAY AT CARLISLE AVE section 22-164 of the Deerfield Municipal Code to
authorize a stop street intersection on Elysian Way
at Carlisle Avenue. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
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NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0-15-33 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing a Special Use to allow a
A SPECIAL USE TO ALLOW A NEW new roof for the Deerfield Fire Station located at
ROOF FOR THE DEERFIELD FIRE 500 Waukegan Road. Second Reading
STATION AT 500 WAUKEGAN ROAD
(DEERFIELD BANNOCKBURN FIRE
PROTCTION DISTRICT) — 2R
ORDINANCE 0-15-34 ADOPTING BY An Ordinance adopting by reference the Lake
REFERENCE THE LAKE COUNTY County Watershed Development Ordinance.
WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT Second Reading.
ORDINANCE — 2R
Trustee Seiden moved to approve the Consent
Agenda and adopt the Ordinances. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0-15-35 AUTHORIZING
An Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to a
AN AMENDMENT TO A COMMERCIAL commercial Planned Unit Development to permit
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO
renovations to Deerbrook Shopping Center,
PERMIT RENOVATIONS TO
allow a Special Use amendment for a Jewel Osco
DEERBROOK SHOPPING CENTER,
grocery store and a Text Amendment to permit a
ALLOW A SPECIAL USE
pharmacy drive thru. Second Reading.
AMENDMENT FOR A JEWEL OSCO
GROCERY STORE AND A TEXT
Mayor Rosenthal noted this is a revised Ordinance.
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A
Mr. Coblentz reviewed the changes that occurred
PHARMACY DRIVE-THRU — 2R
since the First Reading of the Ordinance.
Trustee Jester moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-15-36 LEVYING TAXES An Ordinance levying taxes for corporate
FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE purposes for the fiscal year commencing on
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FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON January 1, 2016, and ending on December 31,
JANUARY 1, 2016 AND ENDING ON 2016, for the Village of Deerfield. Second
DECEMBER 31, 2016 FOR THE Reading.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD - 2R
Mr. Street noted there were a few minor word
changes on the Ordinance for clarification.
Trustee Shapiro moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro,
Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-15-37 ABATING A
An Ordinance abating a portion of the 2015 tax
PORTION OF THE 2015 TAX LEVY
levy requirements for the Series 2010 G.O bonds.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SERIES
Second Reading.
2010 G.O. BONDS — 2R
Trustee Farkas moved to adopt the Ordinance.
Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro,
Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-15-38 ABATING A
An Ordinance abating a portion of the 2015 tax
PORTION OF THE 2015 TAX LEVY
levy requirements for the Series 2011B G.O,
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SERIES
bonds. Second Reading.
2011B G.O. BONDS — 2R
Trustee Farkas moved to adopt the Ordinance.
Trustee Struthers seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R-15-24 AUTHORIZING Mr. Street indicated this would provide an
A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE opportunity for future infrastructure improvements.
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY AT
1219 CARLISLE PLACE Trustee Shapiro moved to accept the Resolution in
the amount of $357,500. Trustee Struthers
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: Farkas (1)
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THANK YOU
very nice and well attended.
DISCUSSION
Mayor Rosenthal reported the interfaith service
on the Sunday before Thanksgiving at BJBE was
LIGHTING CEREMONY Mayor Rosenthal noted the downtown lighting
ceremony on the southeast quadrant was very nice.
She thanked the many businesses that participated, including Starbucks, Potbelly, Pet People,
GymGuyz and Starland.
WINTER CELEBRATION Mayor Rosenthal reported Deerfield Winter
Celebration started Friday night. There were a
number of activities and more than 1,000 attendees. She noted Italian Kitchen was very
generous and provided food for everyone. The Welch family from BP provided popcorn and hot
cocoa. Rich Harris and his family from Deerfield Tire and Auto roasted chestnuts. There were
horse and carriage rides, an ice sculptor, the Choraliers, Starland Kids and more. It was a very
enjoyable evening.
The activities continued throughout town on Saturday. It was a very successful event.
DBR Chamber Luncheon The DBR Chamber of Commerce held a nice
holiday luncheon. Mayor Rosenthal, Trustee Jester,
Trustee Seiden and Trustee Shapiro all attended, along with members of the local business
community.
TOYS FOR TOTS/FOOD PANTRY The Police Department will collect new, unwrapped
toys for Toys for Tots and the West Deerfield
Township Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The drop off location is in the
parking lot at Rosemary Terrace at Deerfield Road.
OPEN HOUSE
house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday
will have to see the facility.
Mayor Rosenthal noted the medical marijuana
dispensary at 151 S. Pfingsten will hold an open
This will be the only opportunity non -card holders
COATS OFF YOUR BACK Trustee Struthers reported there are buckets to
collect coats for Coats Off Your Back in Village
Hall.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Farkas moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk