05/07/2018May 7, 2018
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 7, 2018,
at 7:30 p.m. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Robert Benton
Tom Jester
Mary Oppenheim
William Seiden
Dan Shapiro
Barbara Struthers
and that a quorum was present and attendance. Also present were Village Manager Kent Street
and Village Attorney Steven Elrod with Holland & Knight.
NEW COUNSEL
Mayor Rosenthal introduced the new Village
Attorney, Steven Elrod.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members from the Rochelle Zell Jewish High
School Model UN Team led those in attendance in
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Rosenthal noted this is their fourth consecutive win for
the National High School Model UN Conference. The students spend most of the year preparing
and training for the competition. They are the only Jewish school in the competition and were
thrilled to represent Deerfield. They thanked the two faculty advisors, Mr. Griffith and Mrs.
Kramer, as well as the Village, for their support. The students introduced themselves and spoke
about their topics.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal read a Proclamation in support of
Breathe Deep North Shore and the Breathe Deep
Deerfield Day that took place on May 5, 2018 to raise awareness of lung cancer.
Trustee Shapiro moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed May 20, 2018 as
Deerfield Area Historical Society Day in the
Village of Deerfield and invited everyone to show their support at the 50t' Anniversary Jubilee
celebration on May 20, 2018.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed the week of May 20 —
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May 26, 2018 as National Public Works Week in
the Village of Deerfield.
Trustee Shapiro moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Barbara Little thanked the Village Board. Public
Works professionals make a vital impact of people every day and contribute to the quality of life.
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT Mayor Rosenthal reported the Volunteer
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Engagement Commission recommends the
following appointments and reappointments:
Appearance Review Commission — Elizabeth Low
Board of Zoning Appeals — Karen Bezman
Community Relations Commission — Bill Lundquist
Family Days Commission — Phil Bettiker, Barry Gray, Michael Buttera
Sustainability Commission — Gloria Threats, Richard Heller, Daniel Dorfman
Village Center Commission — Jannes Zobus (Chair), Joan Reed, Janice Shaw, Kenneth Stolman
Fine Arts Commission — Kip Strasma
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the Volunteer Engagement Commission appointments. Trustee
Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
SPECIAL COUNSEL Mr. Elrod reported he secured two firms to assist
him with the lawsuits against the Village on a pro
bono basis. They will work with Mr. Elrod to ensure a successful outcome to the litigation on
the Assault Weapons Ordinance. The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and the Law Firm
of Perkins Coie will assist Mr. Elrod.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to appoint The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and the Law
Firm of Perkins Coie as special counsel on a pro bono basis to assist in the representation of the
Village in the two Lake County Circuit Court lawsuits filed against the Village's Assault
Weapons Ordinance and authorize the Mayor to sign the engagement letters with each firm
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Rosenthal expressed the Village's appreciation to Mr. Elrod, The Brady center and
Perkins Coie for their most welcomed assistance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief Sliozis presented highlights from the 2017
Police Department Annual Report. Chief Sliozis
reported that the Police Department received its fifth accreditation in July. He believes the
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accreditation speaks volumes that the Department welcomes outside agencies to come in and
look at how the Department goes about its daily business. He reported the Department became
part of The Way Out substance abuse assistance and rehabilitation program operating in Lake
County.
The Department replaced the majority of their marked police vehicles. The life expectancy is
four years. The Department replaced the dispatch monitoring system. They purchased 12 Tasers
to provide officers another option for use of force and provided training. The Department
received more than 21,000 calls for service, which is consistent with the past five years. There
has been a dip in cell phone violations, so the Department will have a more focused effort. He
noted that half of car accidents are a result of a rear end crash. Index crimes were 135 in 2017,
which reflects a slight increase over last year.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the April 16, 2018, Board of Trustee meeting.
Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote with Trustee Jester
abstaining.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Shapiro moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll dated April 16, 2018. Trustee Benton
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Street presented highlights from the March
Treasurer's Report in the absence of Mr. Burk. He
noted sales tax revenues are up.
PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Munic was unaware of the mental illness
services available from the Police Department was
available. She thinks it is a great service.
Mariah Digrino, attorney with DLA Piper, requested the Board reconsider their April 16, 2018
decision on the 1717 Deerfield Road building as the building will be 80 percent vacant in
August. Tenants move on when they do not have enough parking.
Mr. Elrod reported the Village has a unique process that allows for matters to be reconsidered. A
motion to reconsider can only occur at the meeting where the initial ruling took place or at the
next meeting. The motion must be made by a Trustee on the prevailing side or a Trustee that
was absent. The Open Meetings Act, however, does not allow the Board to take action on
something that is not listed on the agenda. If a Trustee makes the motion and it is seconded, the
motion would need to be tabled until the next Board of Trustees meeting. If it passes at the next
meeting, it would be discussed at the June 4, 2018, Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Jester
moved to reconsider the decision. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. Trustee Oppenheim
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moved to table the motion. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Management Analyst David Fitzgerald reported
OF STAFF RE: REQUEST FOR A the owners of Taco Vida are requesting a full
CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TACO service, Class E liquor license. They are not
VIDA LOCATED AT 469 LAKE COOK planning to have outdoor seating at this time. He
ROAD (FORMER COOKER'S SPACE) noted they have passed all background checks and
Police Department has no objections.
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the report and recommendation of staff. Trustee Shapiro
seconded the motion.
Freddie Sanchez and Susan Munic, owners of Taco Vida and Deerfield residents, have been in
the restaurant business for 30 years. They want to bring a traditional taqueria to the Village. Ms.
Munic explained they are aware of the required certifications and all their employees will be
BASSET certified. She noted they will be donating a portion of their sales to the Leukemia
Foundation.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
REPORT OF STAFF RE: ISSUANCE OF Mr. Street reported the Village will use $6
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, million of recurring revenue and $6 million in
SERIES 2018, OF THE VILLAGE OF bonds for their capital improvement plan over the
DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS next two years. Moody's assigned a Aaa rating on
the new bonds as well as affirmed the Aaa rating on
the Village's general obligation debt. Anthony Micelli with Speer Financial and Mr. Burk will
be available at the next Board of Trustees meeting for questions.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to accept the report and recommendation of staff regarding the
issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Shapiro (4)
NAYS: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Seiden, Struthers (2)
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CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE TO
ALLOW RENOVATIONS TO
TENNAQUA SWIM AND RACQUET
CLUB -1R
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE WALGREENS
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO
ALLOW CHANGES TO THE PARKING
LOT, A NEW SKYWALK AND
SIGNAGE AMENDMENTS, CHANGES
TO THE PUD BOUNDARIES,
APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING
An Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to a
Special Use to allow renovations to the Tennaqua
Swim and Racquet Club. First Reading.
An Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to the
Walgreens PUD to allow changes to the parking lot,
a new skywalk and signage amendments, changes to
the PUD boundaries, approval of a preliminary and
final development plan and an Amendment to the
existing Annexation Agreement. First Reading.
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT — 1 R
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE An Ordinance authorizing the established front yard
ESTABLISHED FRONT YARD setback variation at the property located at 695
SETBACK VARIATION AT 695 Brierhill Road. First Reading.
BRIERHILL ROAD —1 R
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE An Ordinance authorizing the established front yard
ESTABLISHED FRONT YARD setback variation for the property located at 636
SETBACK VARIATION AT 636 Brierhill Road. First Reading.
BRIERHILL ROAD —1 R
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO A MULTI -COUNTY
MUNICIPALITY
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT UNDER THE
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCE —1R
An Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to a
Multi -County Municipality Intergovernmental
Agreement under the Watershed Management
Ordinance. First Reading.
Mayor Rosenthal noted these would stand as First Readings of the Ordinances.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0-18-09 AMENDING Assistant Village Manager Andrew Lichterman
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CHAPTER 7 (BUSINESS) OF ARTICLE reported the Village continued their outreach to
14 (MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS) TO potential massage establishments and spoke with
REGULATE MASSAGE eight on the phone. The Ordinance would take
ESTABLISHMENTS — 2R effect on August 1, 2018, to allow the Village
enough time to review the applications.
Trustee Oppenheim asked about the conditions and restrictions of the license, as it reads that
those under 18 cannot be patrons. Trustee Struthers believes someone under 18 with an injury
could benefit from a massage. Trustee Shapiro asked for clarification, because someone under
18 can be a lawful patron. The Village could consider a minor with a parent. Trustee
Oppenheim questioned whether a high school athlete should need a parent's permission. Mr.
Lichterman questioned whether the age limit should be eliminated. Trustee Oppenheim
suggested limiting the employees' ages, but not the patrons' ages. Mr. Lichterman and the
Village Attorney will adjust the Ordinance accordingly.
Trustee Struthers moved to approve Ordinance as amended by the Village Attorney on the floor.
Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE Chief Sliozis reported the Department is seeking
MEMORANDUM OF approval of a Memorandum of Understanding
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE between the Village and Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD AND In May 2009, the Village entered into a similar
TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Memorandum of Understanding in the event of an
,t emergency. They recently approached the
Department asking for minor changes to the agreement. Mayor Rosenthal and Chief Sliozis will
reach out to Caterpillar as well.
Trustee Struthers moved to authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding
between the Village and Takeda. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
OPTIMIST DINNER Mayor Rosenthal attended the Optimist Club
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Dinner on May 1, 2018, honoring eight Deerfield
High School students. They were all outstanding.
DISCUSSION ON VIOLENCE
RIBBON CUTTING
HISTORICAL SOCIETY JUBILEE
May 20, 2018.
RIBBON SLICING
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Mayor Rosenthal attended a discussion on violence
prevention held at the First Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Rosenthal attended a ribbon cutting at
Audiology Associates.
Mayor Rosenthal reminded residents about the
Historical Society Jubilee, which will be held on
City Barbecue will hold a `rib bone slicing' on May
21, 2018.
On behalf of the Board and Village, Mayor
Rosenthal wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday May 21, 2018, at 7:30
p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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