05/01/2017May 1, 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 May 1, 2017
at 7:30 p.m. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Thomas Jester
Rob Nadler
William Seiden
Barbara Struthers
Absent: Alan Farkas
Dan Shapiro
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was Village Manager Kent Street
and Village Attorney Peter Coblentz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Rob Nadler led those in attendance in
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROMOTION Chief Sliozis indicated Detective Steve Pettorelli
served as an intern in 1997 and was then hired
as a part-time dispatcher. He was then brought on full-time in 1999. He was appointed as a
police officer in 2000. Officer Pettorelli received numerous awards working with the Lake
County MEG. He returned to the department in 2005 and worked in the patrol division until
2015 when he moved to investigations. During his tenure with the department, he served as a
DARE officer, field training officer, evidence technician and part of the department recruitment
team. Detective Pettorelli introduced his family. Village Manager Street swore in Detective
Pettorelli to his new position of Sergeant.
Sergeant Pettorelli thanked his family for their support. He was humbled with the number of
people that came out to support him. He thanked the police commission, Chief Sliozis, Deputy
Chief Keane and the Trustees.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal recognized Trustee Nadler for his
outstanding service to the residents and businesses
of the Village. He has served as a Village Trustee for the past four years. He has also been a
member of the Plan Commission and a strong advocate to ensure an exceptional level of service
to the Village.
Trustee Struthers moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Mayor Rosenthal thanked Trustee Nadler for his help and expertise while serving on the Board
of Trustees. Trustee Nadler thanked the Village for the honor. His experience has been terrific.
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The Trustees and Plan Commission are first class. He recognized Mayor Rosenthal for how she
tirelessly serves the Village. Trustee Nadler encouraged others to get involved.
OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Rosenthal, Bob Benton, Mary Oppenheim
and Barbara Struthers took their oaths of office,
administered by Judge Wallace Dunn. There was a brief reception honoring Mayor Rosenthal
and the newly re-elected Trustees. There was a brief reception.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 pm.
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Bob Benton
Thomas Jester
Mary Oppenheim
William Seiden
Barbara Struthers
Absent: Dan Shapiro
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT The Volunteer Engagement Commission
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS recommended the following Commission
appointments:
Bill Mertes to the Sustainability Commission
Sean Forrest to the Plan Commission
Trustee Struthers moved to accept the appointments. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Trustee Struthers moved to approve the minutes
from the April 17, 2017, Committee of the Whole
meeting. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote
with Trustee Benton and Trustee Oppenheim abstaining.
Trustee Struthers moved to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2017, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote
with Trustee Benton and Trustee Oppenheim abstaining.
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director Eric Burk presented highlights
from the Treasurers Report, representing 25
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percent of the Fiscal Year. The non -home rule sales tax increased over last month and the same
period last year, primarily due to economic incentives. Water and sewer billing was consistent
with the same period last year. State income tax includes two payments this month. The building
permit revenue increased over the same period last year. The Village received a portion of the
Cook County property tax. The food and beverage tax became effective in March, but it was not
due until April 20. Large expenditures to come include debt service payments, police pension
and seasonal activities.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seiden moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll dated May 1, 2017. Trustee Oppenheim
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT Andrew Marwick, 442 Kelburn, toured Amli and
indicated it is a nice property. He is glad to see they
are successful. Mr. Marwick noted residents seem to not get involved in what is going into the
Village unless it is in their backyards. He tries to bring a community view on all issues. Mr.
Marwick praised the police and fire protection district for their quick response. He believes they
save a lot of lives. Mr. Marwick believes Deerfield officials make a lot of good decisions,
especially financial.
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE:
REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE FOR A
PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING
CENTER IN SUITE D AND A MEDICAL
OFFICE IN SUITE A AT THE 448
LAKE COOK ROAD BUILDING
(FORMERLY ADDRESSED 430 LAKE
COOK ROAD) AND REVISIONS TO
THE SIGN PLAN AT 448 LAKE COOK
ROAD INCLUDING APPROVAL OF
A NEW DIRECTORY SIGN, AT 444
LAKE COOK ROAD IN THE
MDUSTRAPLEX PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (IVAN WOLFSON —
PROPERTY OWNER AT 444 LAKE
COOK ROAD, JIM POULOS — FIT
BOUTIQUE AND JEFFREY SCHNOLL -
PROPERTY OWNER AT 444 LAKE
The Plan Commission held a Public Hearing on
April 13, 2017 to consider the request for a Special
Use for a personal fitness training center in suite D
and a medical office in suite A at the 448 Lake
Cook Road building. They also requested revisions
to the sign plan at 448 Lake Cook Road including
approval of a new director sign at 444 Lake Cook
Road in the Industriaplex Planned Unit
Development. The Plan Commission voted 5-0 in
favor of the request.
Trustee Jester moved to accept the Report and
Recommendation of the Plan Commission. Trustee
Oppenheim seconded the motion. Mayor
Rosenthal and the Trustees believe this is a good
use for the property. Trustee Oppenheim noted the
Plan Commission's main concern was whether the
patrons would be able to find the place. They
believe it is an improvement. The motion passed by
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COOK ROAD) the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0-17-13 INCREASING An Ordinance increasing the number of Class M
THE NUMBER OF CLASS M LIQUOR liquor licenses from two to three to allow BYOB
LICENSES BY ONE (1) FROM TWO (2) at Jimmy Thai Restaurant. Second Reading.
TO THREE (3) TO ALLOW BYOB AT
JIMMY THAI RESTAURANT — 2R Trustee Jester moved to accept the Consent
Agenda and adopt the Ordinance. Trustee
Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
There was no Old Business.
There was no New Business.
WELCOME
Village Board.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION
Mayor Rosenthal and the Trustees welcomed
Trustee Benton and Trustee Oppenheim back to the
CATERPILLER Mayor Rosenthal reported Caterpiller will be
relocating their global headquarters to Deerfield on
Lake Cook Road.
CONGRESSMAN SCHNEIDER Congressman Brad Schneider held a breakfast for
BREAKFAST the Mayors and Village Presidents of nearby
communities. They discussed federal funds being
filtered through the State and other issues affecting the communities.
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BREATHE DEEP NORTHSHORE Breathe Deep Northshore hosted their event last
Sunday. They noted the participation of the
Deerfield Police Department.
KATES BRIDGE Trustee Benton thanked the Engineering
Department for working with the Cook County
Highway Department in changing the timing of the
lights on Lake Cook Road.
THANK YOU Trustee Jester thanked the Deerfield Police
Department and the Fire Protection District for their
Assistance with a recent incident.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 7:30
p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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illage Clerk