04/03/2017April 3, 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 April 3, 2017,
at 7:30 p.m. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Alan Farkas
Thomas Jester
Rob Nadler
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jesse Hall and Hania Fuschetto from Highland Park
Hospital led those in attendance in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed the week of April 9
through April 15, 2017, as National
Telecommunicators Week in Deerfield in honor of the men and women whose diligence and
professionalism keep the Village and its citizens safe.
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The
motion passed on a voice vote.
Joe Heitz and Carolyn Bunnell from the Deerfield Police Dispatch accepted the Proclamation.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed the month of April,
2017, as Fair Housing Month in Deerfield. She
urges all citizens to promote fair housing practices throughout the country.
Trustee Struthers moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL UPDATE Jesse Peterson Hall, President of Highland Park
Hospital, reported 2018 will be the 100'b
anniversary of Highland Park Hospital. Mr. Hall indicated the hospital has opened two large
clinics, one in Lake Forest and one in Lincolnshire, and will continue to develop clinical
programs and provide great care to patients. Highland Park Hospital is the primary teaching
hospital in the North Shore University network.
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Mr. Hall noted the entire campus is being upgraded. They are also expanding several
departments, including their emergency services. Most of the upgrades are not visible from the
outside but the entryways will be open and inviting.
KATES ROAD BRIDGE CLOSURE Deputy Director of Public Works and Engineering
Bob Phillips reported the Kates Road
Bridge was closed Friday after an inspection found it to be structurally deficient. A 2013
structure inspection found the bridge to be deteriorating. Last Wednesday, the structural
sufficiency of the bride dropped substantially. The bridge showed some lateral cracks that could
cause a beam to fail. The average daily traffic was also increased.
The Village received recommendations from IDOT including closing the bridge to vehicles over
eight tons and closing the bridge entirely. Village staff determined the bridge should be closed
and implemented a detour route. Mr. Phillips expects the bridge to be closed until construction is
complete. Mr. Phillips noted the Village may be able to start the project sooner than the July 5
start date.
Mayor Rosenthal spoke with Senator Julie Morrison to try to get the Federal funds as quickly as
possible. Mr. Phillips indicated there were nearly 130 projects throughout the State with Federal
funding in the March letting.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Jester moved to approve the minutes
from the March 20, 2017, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice
vote with Trustee Farkas abstaining.
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director Burk presented highlights
from the February 2017 Treasurer's Report,
representing 16% of the year. The non -home rule sales tax net of the rebate was lower. Hotel
tax is consistent with last year. The water and sewer billing were lower due to less water usage.
He also indicated building permits were down.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Jester moved to approve the bills and
payroll dated April 3, 2017. Trustee Struthers
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no Public Comment on non -agenda
items.
REPORTS
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
OF STAFF RE: INCREASING THE
NUMBER OF CLASS M LIQUOR
LICENSES FROM TWO TO THREE TO
ALLOW BYOB AT JIMMY THAI
RESTAURANT
allowed under a Class M liquor license.
Management Analyst David Fitzgerald reported
the reason for the change is that the former Thai
Thai restaurant now only has one owner and has
updated both their name and their concept. They
currently have a valid Class C liquor license that
allows for service of beer and wine and would also
like to allow customers to bring their own drinks as
Trustee Farkas moved to accept the Report and Recommendation. Trustee Shapiro seconded the
motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0-17-11 VACATING A
An Ordinance vacating a portion of the west half
PORTION OF THE WEST HALF OF A
of a north -south alley lying between Hazel Avenue
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LYING
and Fair Oaks Avenue. Second Reading.
BETWEEN HAZEL AVENUE AND
FAIR OAKS AVENUE — 2R
Trustee Jester moved to adopt the Ordinance.
Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
SPECIAL USE FOR AN AUTISM
THERAPY CENTER FOR THE
PROPERTY AT 1161 LAKE COOK
ROAD (KGH CONSULTATION &
TREATMENT, INC. AND DEERFIELD
BUSINESS CENTER LLC) — 1R
An Ordinance authorizing a Special Use for an
Autism Therapy Center located at 1161 Lake Cook
Road. First Reading.
Mayor Rosenthal indicated they have requested a
waiver of the First Reading of the Ordinance. As
there was no hardship, she suggested letting this
stand as a First Reading.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R-17-08 SUPPORTING Mayor Rosenthal reported the Trustees considered
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THE WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE a statement from Lake County as well as well as the
COMMUNITY PLEDGE Village's own resolution. She read the proposed
Resolution and endorsed Deerfield being a
Welcoming and Inclusive Community.
Trustee Struthers moved to adopt the Resolution. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Rosenthal, the Trustees and Village staff stood and recited the Welcoming and Inclusive
Community Pledge together.
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE Trustee Jester moved to award the construction
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR contract for the Wilmot Road lift station to
THE WILMOT ROAD LIFT STATION Integrated Process Systems at the bid price of
CONTRACT 2-2017 $54,944. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE Brandon Janes, Superintendent of Wastewater
CHOPPER PUMPS FOR THE WILMOT Operations, reported the chopper pump cuts up
ROAD LIFT STATION CONTRACT items that should not be flushed such as wipes and
Swiffer sheets.
Trustee Farkas moved to authorize the purchase of two Vaughan Chopper Pumps from Gasvoda
& Associates, Inc. in an amount of $52,135. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE Trustee Jester moved to award the construction
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE contract for the 2017 manhole rehabilitation
2017 MANHOLE REHABILITATION program contract to National Power Rodding Corp.
PROGRAM CONTRACT 1-2017 in an amount not to exceed $178,117. Trustee
Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: None (0)
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NORTHWEST QUADRANT STUDY
back to the Board for a traffic study.
ELECTION DAY
DISCUSSION
Mayor Rosenthal and Mr. Street are participating
in the Northwest Quadrant study. They will come
Mayor Rosenthal reminded residents that tomorrow
is election day and encouraged everyone to vote.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Jester moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 pm.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 7:30
p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
J.
Village Cler