10/02/2017October 2, 2017
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 October 2, 2017, at
7:30 p.m. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Robert Benton
Thomas Jester
Mary Oppenheim
William Seiden
Dan Shapiro
Barbara Struthers
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was Village Manager Kent Street
and Village Attorney Peter Coblentz
MOMENT OF SILENCE
shooting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Those in attendance observed a moment of silence
in memory of the victims of the Las Vegas
Mayor Rosenthal led those in attendance in reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the September 18, 2017, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote
with Trustee Shapiro abstaining.
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director Eric Burk presented highlights
from the Treasurer's Report for August, representing two-thirds of the year. Non -home rule
sales tax was consistent with the prior month. The Village collected a portion of property taxes
and will receive another big receipt next month. Water and sewer revenues increased as
expected due to the season. Hotel and electric utility tax was in line with prior years. Building
permit revenues exceed budget. Mr. Street noted the Village received almost $60,000 in
prepared food and beverage tax revenues in August.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Struthers moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll dated October 2, 2017. Trustee Oppenheim
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Luby, 515 Cambridge Circle, has been a
Deerfield resident for 32 years. He questioned the
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fall leaf collection schedule and believes November 17 is too soon to stop leaf collection. Last
year, there were piles of leaves on Thanksgiving weekend. Mr. Luby asked why the Village
would not schedule leaf collection into the last week of November. Mayor Rosenthal noted if
there were an early snow, the Village would need the same trucks for snow plowing. The
Village always needs to be ready for snow. Mr. Street noted the majority of leaves are picked up
in the four-week cycle, but the Village can extend the collection based on the condition at that
time. Mayor Rosenthal suggested waiting to see what happens, as there is a significant cost to
adding an additional week of leaf collection.
Andrew Marwick, 442 Kelburn, reported the Luna truck has not moved in more than 6 months.
He does not believe they are making deliveries with that truck. Other businesses also will have
trucks. Trustee Oppenheim and Trustee Struthers have seen the truck moved and/or product
being loaded in the truck. Trustee Struthers agreed that the truck acts as an extra sign.
Mr. Marwick also noted that the Plan Commission discussed a proposed transit -oriented housing
development in Deerbrook. He believes Village does not have a real plan for Deerbrook and
Lake Cook Plaza in the future. Mr. Marwick believes these shopping centers are dated and
thinks lifestyle centers are very popular and successful around the country. Mr. Marwick
believes the Board should adjust the Zoning and Comprehensive Plan for that area and include
much lower parking ratios. Mr. Marwick believes the proposal from Deerbrook is a first step in
the Center becoming a lifestyle center.
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission held a Public Hearing to
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE:
consider a request for a Special Use to permit the
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE TO
establishment of a 135,855 square foot retail store
PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
for The Dump Luxe Furniture Store at the south end
THE DUMP LUXE FURNITURE STORE
of Deerbrook Shopping Center. The Plan
AT THE SOUTH END OF DEERBROOK
Commission voted 6-0 in favor of the request. The
SHOPPING CENTER, IN THE FORMER
request also included approval of illuminated
GREAT INDOORS AND WONDER
directional signs.
SPACE AT 250 S. WAUKEGAN ROAD
(HAYNES FURNITURE AND SEARS
Mike Viner, attorney with Faegre, Baker, Daniels of
ROEBUCK & CO.)
Chicago, reported the intended use is to operate a
retail furniture store known as The Dump at 250 S.
Waukegan Road. He presented a brief overview of the store. The Dump Luxe is a furniture
chain with 14 stores. They drive business based in what is available and drive a hard bargain
with manufacturers and pass the savings along to consumers.
Trustee Struthers noted there are two signs; one on the side and one of the front of the building.
She believes there should only have one sign, on the front of the building. Trustee Shapiro asked
about the size of the building. Mr. Viner stated their Lombard store is the exact same size.
Trustee Struthers questioned the store only being open three days a week. Mr. Viner stated 90
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percent of furniture shoppers do so on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The store will have
approximately 70 employees and more than half will work during the week.
Trustee Jester indicated Sears lease ends in 2023. Mr. Viner noted they have the option for four,
five-year lease extensions. The transaction will be structured through the bill of sale. Mr. Viner
indicated the actual signing of the assignment is subject to receiving Special Use approval.
Mayor Rosenthal and Mr. Street visited the Lombard store and believe it is a well-run operation.
They were impressed with the landscaping around the store. Mayor Rosenthal noted the original
plan was to restore the original brick. Now, the plan is to repaint the brick. Mr. Viner stated that
sandblasting will be messy and many not improve the overall look of the building. Mayor
Rosenthal indicated the proposed landscaping is less than what she saw in Lombard. Mr. Viner
stated they will go over the landscaping at their meeting with the Appearance Review
Commission.
Trustee Struthers asked about the plan to get people to park in the underground parking. Mr.
Viner believes the covered parking would be an easy draw.
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission.
Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Mr. Marwick believes the store being open three days works for their business model. He thinks
this is a good proposal for the space.
CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION R-17-10 ADOPTING THE A Resolution adopting the 2017 Lake County All
2017 LAKE COUNTY ALL NATURAL Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
Trustee Shapiro moved to accept the Consent
Agenda. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE APPROVING A FINAL Mayor Rosenthal reported the petition should be
DEVELOPENT PLAN FOR AN tabled until October 16, 2017, per the petitioner's
INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY request.
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LOCATED AT 1627 LAKE COOK Trustee Oppenheim moved to table the matter until
ROAD (JEWISH UNITED FUND / October 16, 2017. Trustee Struthers seconded the
JEWISH FEDERATION OF motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, JFMC
FACILITIES CORPORATION AND AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden,
BANNER DEVELOPMENT, LLC) - 1 R Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL An Ordinance approving a Special Use for a
USE FOR A BEAUTY SALON AND SPA beauty salon and spa for Jon `Ric Spa.
FOR A JON `RIC SPA AT 654 Property owner Jonathan Berger is very excited to
DEERFIELD ROAD IN THE FORMER finish this project. Two years ago, 55 percent of the
(JON `RIC INTERNATIONAL AND space was vacant, but now it is 5 percent vacant.
RHT KITCHEN AND BATH STORE
JONATHAN BERGER/BENSENVILLE Mr. Berger stated the building would have a mix
ASSOCIATES, LLC. — 1R of commercial and retail tenants with 40 percent of
the building being commercial. This space was
previously occupied by RHT Design which was not a retail tenant. Mr. Berger believes a salon
would bring in more customers than a design center. Mr. Berger believes this use would help the
entire center.
Mayor Rosenthal believes the east side of the property is lovely. She is concerned about
replacing first floor retail and the parking. Mayor Rosenthal noted the front parking lot is
usually full and the rear entry is not attractive. Mayor Rosenthal thinks there will be a parking
problem and the parking should be more accessible. Mr. Berger stated he would add directional
signage. This will stand as a First Reading of the Ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0-17-21 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing an Intergovernmental
AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL Agreement between the Village of Deerfield and
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE Lake County. Deputy Director of Public Works
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD AND LAKE and Engineering Bob Phillips reported the
COUNTY contractor is nearly finished with the project.
Mr. Phillips stated the Board authorized an Intergovernmental Agreement in July between the
Village and Lake County for a jurisdictional transfer. Lake County requested a sentence be
added to the Ordinance.
Trustee Shapiro moved to waive the First Reading of the Ordinance. Trustee Oppenheim
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
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Trustee Struthers confirmed the Village still has the right to have an agreement with the County
regarding lane configuration and speed limit changes.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
PUERTO RICO ASSISTANCE Mayor Rosenthal reported that Telecommunicator
Desirae Kuceba helped direct fuel to a Puerto Rican
hospital following the recent hurricane, helping the
facility maintain life support for 20 patients. She thanked Deerfield's dispatch center for taking
the extra steps to save lives.
HARVEST FEST Mayor Rosenthal reported the Harvest Fest
festivities were wonderful. She thanked the DBR
Chamber of Commerce, Lakeshore Recycling, Fresh Thyme and Nothing Bundt Cakes. She also
thanked staff and volunteers with the Farmers Market, Park District, and the touch -a -truck event.
RIBBON CUTTING Mayor Rosenthal attended a ribbon cutting at
Shred 415. It is a terrific facility.
PUBLIC ART EVENT Mayor Rosenthal thanked Management Analyst
David Fitzgerald and the Fine Arts Commission for
coordinating the public art event at the library. They had beautiful works of art that will be
distributed throughout the Village. Mayor Rosenthal noted there is also a new sculpture on the
front lawn of Village Hall.
COM ED MEETING Mayor Rosenthal, Mr. Street, Mr. Lichterman and
Mr. Fitzgerald met with Victoria Gomez, Senior
Vice President of Regulatory Policy with ComEd. Mayor Rosenthal confirmed with Ms. Gomez
the Village would be interested in partnering with Com -Ed in new energy efficiency and green
initiatives.
NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL Trustee Benton was approved to represent Deerfield
CONFERENCE on the Northwest Municipal Conference's
Transportation Committee.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adjourn the meeting
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to go into Executive Session to discuss pending or imminent litigation as allowed under section
2(c)(12) of the Open Meetings Act. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. and the Executive Session adjourned at 9:09
p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, October 16, 2017, at
7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk