11/02/2020November 2, 2020
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to
order by Mayor Harriet Rosenthal remotely on November 2, 2020 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 virtual quorum was present and in attendance. Also present via teleconference were
Kent Street, Village Manager, at Village Hall, and Steven Elrod, Village Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Seiden led those in attendance in reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance.
DOCUMENT APPROVAL Trustee Oppenheim moved to accept the minutes
from the October 19, 2020, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director Eric Burk presented highlights
from the September 2020 Treasurer's Report
representing 75 percent of the fiscal year. Mr. Burk reported sales tax net of rebate decreased
from the same period of the prior two years due primarily to economic incentive activity and
reduced sales related to COVID pandemic. October receipts will be higher than September
receipts. The Village received the third of four installments of property tax. Hotel tax includes
payments from five of the six hotels. He is working with the sixth hotel on a payment schedule.
Water and sewer billings increased as expected. Notable expenditures for September include
infrastructure project costs and the scheduled replacement of a police interceptor. Large
expenditures to come include general fund transfers, debt service payments and the police
pension contribution. Mayor Rosenthal noted there was an increase in this year's sales tax once
the businesses were allowed to open. It is nice to see people are patronizing Deerfield businesses
and restaurants.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll dated November 2, 2020. Trustee Shapiro
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
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NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Rosenthal stated the emails received before
the meeting would be read during the first
Public Comment. If any emails are received during the meeting, they would be read during the
second Public Comment. If someone wants to make a comment via Zoom, they need to raise
their hand or press *9.
Mr. Street reported there were no Public Comment emails received prior to the meeting on non -
agenda items and there was no one present at Village Hall for Public Comment on non -agenda
items. Mr. Fitzgerald confirmed there was no one present on Zoom for comment on non -agenda
items.
REPORTS
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON Mr. Street reported the Plan Commission held a
THE PLAN COMMISSION
Public Hearing on October 8, 2020, to consider the
RECOMMENDATION ON THE
request for a Special Use to permit an in -home day
REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE TO
care serving up to 12 children at 114 Pine Street and
PERMIT AN IN -HOME CHILD DAY
a Text Amendment to Article 2.04-A, 1 for an in -
CARE ESTABLISHMENT FOR UP TO
home child day care to not exceed 40 percent of the
12 CHILDREN AT 114 PINE STREET
total habitable floor area of all permitted structures.
AND A TEXT AMENDMENT TO
The proposed area of the proposed in -home day
ARTICLE 2.04-A,1. FOR AN IN -HOME
care is 1058 square feet and the total area of the
CHILD DAY CARE TO NOT EXCEED 40 house is 2754 square feet. The Plan Commission
PERCENT OF THE TOTAL HABITABLE voted 5-1 to recommend the Special Use and 4-2 to
FLOOR AREA OF ALL PERMITTED
recommend the Text Amendment. An in -home
STRUCTURES
child day care facility for up to 4 children is a
permitted use.
Amber Grafman, petitioner, is a Deerfield resident that wants to open a home daycare with Katie
Schultz. Ms. Grafman has two children, which would be counted in the maximum number of
allowed children until they are 13 years old. They are not currently in operation until they
receive their Special Use Permit and certification from DCFS. Ms. Grafman and Ms. Schultz
have 20 years of combined experience and want to provide local families a stimulating
environment for their children. The property will have a fence and bushes in the backyard.
Deerfield does not currently have a group home daycare option.
Trustee Benton suggested one parking space be blocked off for refuse collection. Trustee
Oppenheim asked why they are requesting the DCFS limit of 12 children. Ms. Schultz noted the
DCFS number includes the resident children and 12 is the maximum number for a caregiver and
an assistant. Trustee Shapiro asked if the neighbors were contacted on the west and north sides.
Ms. Grafinan noted they sent out letter as part of the Public Hearing process. Trustee Struthers
expressed concern about the traffic back up on Pine Street as well as on their driveway. She
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would have liked to see a traffic study. Trustee Shapiro noted Pine Street can be very busy. Ms.
Grafman noted part of the Special Use discussed traffic and safety. She has owned a daycare
center for more than 100 children with 12 parking spots. This home daycare would have ten
children with four parking spaces. Drop off and pick up takes about three to five minutes.
During Covid-19, parents will not be allowed to enter the home. Trustee Jester asked if the Text
Amendment would be applicable throughout the Village. Mr. Elrod noted it would be applicable
throughout the Village for home occupied daycare uses. Trustee Jester asked how many other
home daycare centers are in the Village. Assistant Village Manager Andrew Lichterman stated
more than four children will require a Special Use. The Text Amendment is for the percentage
of the home to be used for the daycare center.
Trustee Seiden noted the Village has received several letters opposed to the home daycare center
due to noise and traffic. There is certain zoning in Deerfield and people do not want other zoning
to interfere with their daily living. Trustee Struthers believes there will be traffic issues and does
not believe a business should be in the middle of a residential area. Trustee Shapiro is impressed
with the applicants, but going from four to ten children would create a business in the middle of
a residential zone.
Mayor Rosenthal asked the petitioners if they would consider going down to 6 children and not
needing a Text Amendment. Ms. Grafman does not believe a home daycare with 6 children
would be profitable or beneficial. The purpose of putting a child in a daycare situation is to get
the children socially and emotionally prepared for life. Mayor Rosenthal believes home daycare
is an important function for children. It is different than a large daycare center. Ms. Schultz
explained the reason the square footage is so large is that they are not changing anything in the
home; rather, they are repurposing the existing rooms of the house. When they originally came to
the Plan Commission for a Text Amendment, they wanted to ensure the home would
accommodate a home daycare. Plan Commission member Al Bromberg noted Ms. Grafman is
trying to do the right thing by getting the required permissions. There are other daycares in the
Village that have more than four children. The Ordinance states no more than 25 percent of the
house can be used for the daycare. This is not spot zoning as there is no zoning change. Mr.
Bromberg is confident the neighbors would not know about the business if Ms. Grafman was not
doing the right thing. There would be a maximum of ten children and some would be from the
same family. The traffic impact would be minimal, so the Plan Commission did not feel a traffic
study would be necessary. Plan Commission Chairman Larry Berg noted Pine Street is a busy
residential street and adding six to 8 vehicles twice a day would not have an impact on the traffic
congestion. Ch. Berg would not want the petitioners to be penalized for doing the right thing.
Most of the activities would be indoors, so the impact on the neighborhood would be minimal.
He believes this is an appropriate use with little impact on the neighbors.
Trustee Oppenheim noted there are a lot of home daycares in the Village. Home daycares are
utilized by a number of residents. She believes it would be better if there was some way to bring
down the number of children. Trustee Jester noted there are numerous existing daycare centers in
the Village. He believes approving the Special Use and Text Amendment would set a precedent
for the numerous other daycare centers in the Village. Any daycare center with more than four
children would need to come forward and ask for a Special Use. The Plan Commission would
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not have a reason to say no. Trustee Jester noted the traffic generated would be insignificant on
Pine Street, but on a narrow street, traffic would be difficult. Mayor Rosenthal noted if there are
daycare centers operating with more than four kids that are not certified by DCFS, they are not
creating a problem in the neighborhood because the Village has not been contacted. Ms.
Grafman explained licensed daycare centers are licensed by DCFS. There is a website that
shows which daycare centers are licensed and how many children they are allowed to have. Ms.
Grafman is trying to do the right thing and get permission from the Village. Village Planner Dan
Nakahara explained there were two anonymous public comment letters. Legal consul stated they
would not carry the same weight as other letters or comments.
Mayor Rosenthal opened the petition for Public Comment. Zachary Raimi lives at 108 Pine
Street, one house to the south. He is opposed to the proposal because of the noise. This is a
residential neighborhood. If the Special Use is granted, the neighborhood will be more
commercial. Approving this could change his backyard because of the sounds of a playground.
There could be up to 12 cars with car doors slamming and parents loitering. He and his wife are
working from home and his kids have e-learning. Mr. Raimi wants to be in a purely residential
neighborhood and does not want to live adjacent a school. The Plan Commission submittal
showed the kids will be outside up to two hours a day. He believes it would be unrealistic for 12
kids to be kept inside most of the day. Mr. Raimi would like written hours if the Board passes the
proposal, as there would be no recourse without it. Mr. Raimi is also concerned about setting a
precedent. This would slowly chip away at the residential feel of Deerfield. This time it is a
daycare, but it could be a hair salon or a personal trainer. Mr. Raimi is also concerned about
home values dropping. If a potential buyer were given a choice, most would choose not to live
next to a business.
Craig Katz lives across the street from the backyard of the Grafman's house. He moved into
Deerfield in 1987 and did not choose to live across from a commercial business, school or
daycare. He put an addition on his home to beautify the neighborhood and bring up property
values. Mr. Katz noted the cul-de-sac is barely two cars wide. He is concerned about the traffic
and the safety of at least half a dozen kids living in cul-de-sac. Pine Street is very busy and this
would be a recipe for disaster. People would not be able to look toward the south of Pine Street if
cars were picked there. Ms. Schultz would be parking at the end of his driveway. Mr. Katz
stated safety and property values are his issues. There may be other daycares in the
neighborhood, but none of they seem to have that many kids. The description shows three areas
of the house with two caregivers. He questioned the unsupervised area. Mr. Katz asked how
they would handle vision and hearing screening. Nancy Katz noted her house is similar to the
Grafman house. She does not believe the family room would accommodate 12 kids. Mr. Katz
noted the Grafmans did not contact the neighbors personally. Mrs. Katz is concerned about the
safety of the neighborhood as well as not having a business in a residential area.
Ms. Grafman recognized there was some concern bout noise. They do care about being good
neighbors and wrote a plan on how the noise concern could be dissipated. They have bushes for
noise buffering and will continue their fence. They chose the outside times 9-10 a.m. and 3-4
p.m., as they would be less intrusive to the neighbors. Ms. Grafman explained their specialty is
providing a quality early childhood program. They have been trained for and she owned and ran
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a daycare center for the past six years. Ms. Grafman has been dealing with a lot of the same
concerns, but for 100 children. She has never had a complaint from a neighboring resident. Ms.
Grafinan wants to be a good neighbor and will monitor their noise level. In anticipation of Mr.
Raimi's concern, they have moved most of the outside play equipment to the north side of the
yard. Ms. Grafman does not believe this is a commercial business; rather, the noise would be the
same as if she was part of a blended family or had a lot of children. The 10-12 children would be
of varying ages. All children two and over, as well as staff, would need to wear masks during
Covid-19. Ms. Schultz noted property value was brought up at the Plan Commission, but the
Plan Commission did not believe an in -home daycare would diminish property values; rather,
would add a value to the neighborhood. There are other in -home daycares in the Village that did
not go through the proper channels. Ms. Grafman does not believe they should be punished for
doing what is right. Ms. Grafman noted the Plan Commission suggested Ms. Schultz park on
Terrace Court. If it is not appropriate, they will find another solution. They are very open to
suggestions and took notes at the Public Hearings. Ms. Shultz noted they will not put up signage.
Ms. Grafinan explained there is a lot that goes into a quality daycare program. They anticipate
being open 10-11 hours a day with only one or two hours outside.
Lauren Farris believes the community needs a desirable daycare. She is a teacher and wants
smaller daycare options, especially during this time. The new home daycare would offer her
daughter a quality education in a caring, home setting. Working parents need options for high
quality care. Most daycares need to have staggered drop offs and pick up times. She does not
foresee large quantities of cars coming and going at the same time. This unique home business
will allow children to flourish.
Elyse Chaglasian is sympathetic to Ms. Grafman, but works from home full time due to Covid-
19. She is the direct backyard neighbor at 1121 Terrace Court. She does not believe a chain link
fence would make a difference, especially during the winter. Ms. Chaglasian moved to Deerfield
30 years ago and chose her home because of the court. She knows people will park on Terrace
Court and is concerned about safety and the noise. Her window faces the backyard, but she can
hear when there are just two kids in the backyard. She can't imagine having 12 kids in the
backyard. This is a residential neighborhood. The neighbors do not want it in their residential
neighborhood. She believes a home daycare would be a turn off to potential buyers.
Kathy Birmingham, 233 Pine Street, noted her mom has lived there since 1960 and is opposed to
the in -home daycare. She thinks traffic will be a problem. Pine Street is very busy. Ms.
Birmingham does not think it is realistic that four vehicles will be stacked in the driveway for
only five minutes and believes a precedent would be set. A few kids make a lot of noise. This is a
residential neighborhood and not right for a daycare. Ms. Birmingham noted the Text
Amendment is supposed to be in the public interest, not just in the interest of the applicant. She
and her mom are opposed to the Special Use and Text Amendment.
Chris Goodsnyder 155 Exmoor Court, noted there is a home in the cul-de-sac where his
neighbor, a rabbi, holds many functions in his single-family home. There are nights where
people park on both sides of the cul-de-sac. You have a commercial use in a residential
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neighborhood. It is not the same thing as an in -home daycare, but it puts things into context as it
is a burden to the neighbors.
Nancy Katz asked if this would be a daycare center for learning or babysitting. Ms. Grafman
noted it would be a learning center.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to accept the report of the Plan Commission and direct the Village
Attorney to prepare an Ordinance that would approve eight children rather than 12 children.
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion did not pass by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Oppenheim
NAYS: Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (4)
Mayor Rosenthal explained the petitioner can come back with a lesser number and no Text
Amendment. She noted an in -home daycare with four children and 25 percent use of the home
would be a permitted use. Ms. Grafman asked what the Board would accept. Trustee Shapiro
and Trustee Struthers would be in favor of six children without a Text Amendment. Trustee
Jester is concerned about setting a precedent for a Special Use. Mayor Rosenthal explained there
are some cases where the Board feels a Special Use is correct and others where the majority of
the Board does not feel it is proper. Mr. Elrod explained the Board determined this use is
generally acceptable, but it requires special attention to determine whether a specific location
would benefit from the use. If the petitioner came forward with a new proposal, a Trustee from
the prevailing side of the vote could open it up for reconsideration at the next Board of Trustees
meeting.
Trustee Oppenheim suggested similar requests may come up more frequently. The Board may
want to look at the numbers proactively. Trustee Benton believes if it is done correctly, it could
be a nice amenity to satisfy the needs of residents. Trustee Struthers noted the nursery schools
have dedicated parking and drop off areas. The proposed in -home daycare does not have
anything like that.
CONSIDERATION AND ACTON ON The Plan Commission held a Workshop Meeting on
THE PLAN COMMISSION October 8, 2020, to consider a request for a finding
RECOMMENDATION ON THE of substantial conformance for the final
REQUEST FOR A FINDING OF development plan for the Zion Woods Residential
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE FOR Development located at 10 Deerfield Road. The
THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR Plan Commission voted 6-0 in favor of the request.
THE ZION WOODS RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT AT 10 DEERFIELD Following the Workshop Meeting, the petitioner
ROAD (ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, invited neighbors to an onsite meeting on Thursday,
BRIN SHORE DEVELOPMENT, & October 15, 2020, and conducted a Zoom meeting
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, where neighbors
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) were invited to ask questions, discuss issues and
view site plans.
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The proposed changes from the preliminary plan are the result of altered stormwater plans in
response to new requirements. The petitioner explored additional landscaping to buffer the
playground noise or move the playground.
Richard. Koenig, Executive Director of Housing Opportunity Development Corporation, noted
they held three meetings with the neighbors. Based on the meetings, they are proposing some
changes that meet the requirements of the Plan Commission and the neighbors. He stated they
were asked to consider the location of the play area for screening and buffering. They propose
flipping the playlot location to be 76 feet away from the property line. The original screening
included adding trees and a berm. There are already a number of mature trees that provide
buffering. They propose pulling the berm back and removing the dead vegetation while leaving
the mature trees that are already taller. They will add a fence for additional safety, as well as
screening. The trees will provide visual screening and the fence and berm will separate the play
area from the neighbors. They also added additional trees and a berm to screen headlights.
Trustee Seiden likes the idea of this type of housing and believes it is positive for everyone
involved.
Trustee Shapiro moved to accept the Plan Commission recommendation and direct the Village
Attorney to draft the formal documents for a future agenda. Trustee Benton seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON VCC member Janice Shaw reported the Village
THE VILLAGE CENTER COMMISSION Center Commission conducted a resident survey to
2019 DOWNTOWN DEERFIELD gather feedback on the Village Center and
RESIDENT SURVEY REPORT downtown Deerfield. The survey was open from
January 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019, and a
link to the survey was printed in D-Tales, Village utility bills, posted on the Village Facebook
page and Village website. The Commission received more than 1,500 responses to the survey.
The survey report concentrates on what the residents perceived were problems in the downtown
area and offer suggestions as to how the Village could address those concerns. Ms. Shaw noted
there were a number of responses for things the Village does not have control over, such as
traffic on Deerfield and Waukegan Roads.
The VCC consolidated those issues into the following topics:
• Pedestrian Safety at Deerfield and Waukegan Road Intersection
• Improving Safety in Parking Lots
• Greater Support to Shop Local
• Desire for a Greater Sense of Community
• Make Downtown Deerfield a Destination
9 Encourage Family and Youth Friendly Spaces
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The Commission focused on safety and the parking lots in both of the shopping centers on
Deerfield and Waukegan Roads. They also focused on the idea of generating community spirit.
A number of the recommendations are not feasible at this time, due to Covid, however, they
encouraged residents to shop local and the idea of a community newspaper. The neighboring
towns have Village newspapers, which is a critical way to keep people informed of what is
happening in the Village. People without children are not kept informed of activities. A Village
newspaper would garner a sense of community and help everyone know what is happening in the
Village. The Commission understands there will be a Village expense until businesses can help
support the newspaper.
Mr. Nakahara noted the survey asked what residents think of the Village Center and why and
why not they come into the Village Center. There were 1540 responses with only three printed
forms. Everything came in online. In total, 11 percent of 18,000 residents participated in the
survey. The report focused on perceived obstacles, but residents liked a lot about the Village
Center. They are passionate and care about the community. The comments were categorized so
they could be quantified. In the big picture, there were good things and things the Village could
work on over a period of time. The VCC members recommend the survey results be distributed
to property owners in downtown, department heads and commissions, to let them know what
people are thinking about.
Mayor Rosenthal thanked the members of the VCC for their good work. She noted almost 70
percent of respondents were between 35-64, which is the target age of shoppers. Those are the
people that patronize shops. Shopping locally will not be what it was, but she hopes people will
come out and shop when it is safe. Mayor Rosenthal thinks residents have always enjoyed the
activities and special events and we need to work on that coming back in the future. She
suggested working on some of the smaller things, not effected by Covid-19.
Mr. Nakahara believes communication is very important, even in the weekly email blast. The
Village needs to work harder to get messages out and schools need to realize importance of
reaching whole community. Mayor Rosenthal indicated there are a few private people that put
out newsletters, but they may not be all-inclusive. Last week, the Deerfield Review had an article
about Halloween Hoopla with no Deerfield residents pictured. Mayor Rosenthal suggested the
Village can take little steps to try to get people involved. The Trustees loved the report.
Trustee Struthers believes a `no right turn on red when pedestrians are present' sign would be
appropriate at the corner of Deerfield and Waukegan Roads.
Trustee Benton moved to accept the report of the Village Center Commission. Trustee
Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
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There were no items on the Consent Agenda
There was no Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET
Trustee Struthers moved to open the Public Hearing. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Rosenthal reported staff begins preparation of the annual budget in June for presentation
to the Board in September. The Board held two budget meetings. There were some differing
opinions on budgeting this year. Some of the Board wanted to proceed with loans while others
wanted to reduce the capital and operating budget with no new debt while continuing the high
level of services. This was accomplished with accumulated funds, refinancing of older bonds and
other cutbacks. Mayor Rosenthal thanked staff for their hard work. She also thanked her
colleagues on the Board for taking their jobs so seriously and recognizing the changing times.
Mr. Burk noted the hearing was advertised in the Deerfield Review and placed on file at Village
Hall for public inspection and on Village website. They held two Committee of the Whole
meetings. Changes from those meetings were reflected in tonight's material. The budget
recognizes the effect of Covid-19. The budget is $51,349,739 and maintains a downsized capital
program and operating funds of $31.2 million. The difference between the total budget and
operating budget are the capital budget and budget for specific uses. There is no new debt
anticipated in 2021. The major capital projects include the annual street rehabilitation, sidewalk
maintenance program, sewer and water improvements, WRF improvements and engineering
design for upcoming projects. The 2021 budget is partially funded by 2020 property taxes. The
Village's proposed levy remains flat and the library levy is flat. The Trustees will consider the
consolidated fee schedule resolution at next meeting, which has a 2.5% increase in water and
sewer user rates to keep up with increased costs.
Mr. Fitzgerald -Sullivan indicated there was someone on Zoom that wants to speak on this item.
Mr. Goodsnyder thanked the Village for resolving an issue that persisted on the streets of Deer
Run. He saw the members of public works doing the leaf removal and street cleaning and
thanked the public works staff.
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Trustee Oppenheim moved to close the Public Hearing. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET
OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2021 AND ENDING
An Ordinance adopting the budget of the Village of
Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2021 and ending December 31, 2021.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 — 1R This will stand as a First Reading.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE An Ordinance amending the Village of Deerfield
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD WAGE AND Wage and Salary plan.
SALARY PLAN — 1 R
This will stand as a First Reading.
DISCUSSION
APPOINTMENTS AND Mayor Rosenthal recommended the following
RE -APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS appointments and re -appointments to Boards and
AND COMMISSIONS Commissions:
Re -Appointments:
David Feinberg, Board of Building Appeals, 5 Year Term
Richard Osman, Board of Building Appeals, 5 Year Term
Rick Hiton, Board of Police Commissioners, 3 Year Term
Herbert Kessel, Board of Zoning Appeals, 5 Year Term
Karen Scott, Board of Zoning Appeals, 5 Year Term
Andrew Richter, Cable & Telecommunications, 3 Year Term
Philip Bettiker, Family Days Commission, 3 Year term
Michael Butera, Family Days Commission, 3 Year Term
Jennifer Goldstone, Plan Commission, 3 Year Term
Mark Anfenson, Police Pension Board, 2 year Term
Kenneth Urbaszewski, Police Pension Board, 1 Year Term
Bill Mertes, Sustainability Commission, 3 Year Term
Richard Heller, Sustainability Commission, 3 Year Term
Jannes Zobus, Village Center Commission, 3 Year Term
Janice Shaw, Village Center Commission, 3 Year Term
Lori Berk, Volunteer Engagement Commission, 3 Year Term
Appointments:
Mark Horne, Village Center Commission, 3 Year Term
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Lori Gross, Village Center Commission, 3 Year Term
Ron Taub, Family Days Commission, 3 Year Term
Rebekah Childers, Community Relations Commission, 3 Year Term
Trustee Jester moved to accept the Board and Commission appointments and reappointments.
Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Street indicated there were no public comments
received during the meeting.
CHAMBER HELPS RESTAURANTS Management Analyst David Fitzgerald -Sullivan
reported that the Village and the DBR Chamber of
Commerce is promoting dining local with a new program. If you spend $25 or more at a
Deerfield restaurant, send a photo of your receipt to info@dbrchamber.com to be entered into a
raffle for a $25 gift certificate to a Deerfield restaurant of your choice.
ADJOURNMENT Trustee Shapiro moved to go into Closed Session
pursuant to Section 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); (c)2, (c)6;
and (c)21 of the Open Meetings Act. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 10:00 pm.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, November
16, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk