10/19/2015October 19, 2015
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 19,
2015, at 7:30 p.m. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Alan Farkas
Robert Nadler
William Seiden
Dan Shapiro
Barbara Struthers
Absent was: Thomas Jester
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager Kent Street
and Village Attorney Peter Coblentz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rosenthal led those in attendance in reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Rosenthal was sad to report long-time friend
to the Village, Ted Galvani, passed away. He served
on multiple boards and commissions in the Village. Those in attendance observed a moment of
silence in his memory.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Nadler moved to approve the minutes
from the October 5, 2015, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Trustee Struthers moved to approve the minutes from the October 5, 2015, Committee of the
Whole meeting. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a
voice vote.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seiden moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll dated October 19, 2015. Trustee Farkas
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no Public Comment.
REPORTS
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Management Analyst Fitzgerald reported
OF THE FAMILY DAYS COMMISSION this year's Family Days expenses were $57,000 and
RE: 2015 FAMILY DAYS REPORT AND the revenues were $48,902. Co -Chairperson
2016 FAMILY DAYS BUDGET Barbara Reich noted that next year the parade route
will need to be changed due to the Deerfield Road
Construction Project. The Village and Family Days Commission will work to inform the public
about the changes.
Ms. Reich noted they will have a large slide and new rides for older children in 2016, as well as
the inflatables for younger children. Ms. Reich thanked the Family Days Commission for all
their hard work.
Trustee Struthers moved to accept the report and recommendation of the Family Days
Commission. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Larry Friedman, an attorney representing the
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE: petitioner, and Bob Schmude, Senior
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A Project Manager with Atwell Engineering, made a
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SUBDIVISION brief presentation on the proposed eight -lot
FOR A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL subdivision. There will be sidewalks along both
DEVELOPMENT TO PERMIT AN 8 LOT sides of the road and the lots would conform to the
SUBDIVISION OF THE PROPERTIES zoning requirements. The average lot size is
LOCATED AT 225 AND 243 WILMOT approximately 500 square feet larger than what is
ROAD required for the zoning district. Mr. Schmude
worked with the Village's engineering department
to continue the storm sewer south into a larger east -west storm sewer that has been made larger
to accommodate the subdivision. Trustee Struthers asked about the required turn radius for
emergency vehicles in the cul-de-sac. Mr. Schmude stated the proposed turn radius was
acceptable to the local fire marshal.
Harriet Dart, 1075 Camille Avenue, asked if school busses could turn in the cul-de-sac. Mr.
Friedman noted the school busses would not come into the subdivision.
Trustee Nadler moved to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission.
Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Assistant to the Village Manager Andrew
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OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE: Lichterman reported Verizon is proposing the
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A installation of new cellular antenna on the Kates
SPECIAL USE FOR VERIZON Road Water Tower. T-Mobile has been located on
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS the water tower since 2007. The Comprehensive
FACILITY TO BE LOCATED ON THE Plan recommends co -locating cellular antenna so
VILLAGE WATER TOWER PROPERTY that additional carriers share the same poles. Staff
AT 700 KATES ROAD reached out to residents of Coromandel, but did not
receive any objections. Trustee Seiden moved to
accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission. Trustee Struthers seconded the
motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0-15- 29 VACATING A An Ordinance vacating a portion of an east -west
PORTION OF AN EAST -WEST ALLEY alley between Somerset Avenue and Fair Oaks
BETWEEN SOMERSET AVENUE AND Avenue. Second Reading.
FAIR OAKS AVENUE — 2R
Trustee Struthers moved to adopt the Ordinance.
Trustee Nadler seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Farkas, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
There was no Old Business.
There was no New Business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION
DEERFIELD PARK PLAZA Trustee Farkas referenced a letter received from
Deerfield Park Plaza, which he found offensive. He
stated the Board worked with Deerbrook Shopping Center on redeveloping the area. The letter
states there was nothing that Deerbrook could do to make the redevelopment work. Trustee
Farkas found the letter insulting. He stated the Trustees are doing their best to make both
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properties usable and functional for all residents and for the economic interest of the Village. He
believes it is up to Deerfield Park Plaza to make things work. Mayor Rosenthal noted they
would appear before the Board in November. She suggested Trustee Farkas put hhis thoughts in
writing regarding Deerfield Park Plaza. Trustee Struthers noted the Village worked hard to get
the two merchants to adjoin their parking lots. She is in favor of continuing the two-way traffic.
PANEL DISCUSSION Mayor Rosenthal reported that Senator Julie
Morrison moderated a panel discussion at the Patty
Turner Center on medical marijuana. Mayor Rosenthal noted the discussion was very
informative.
HOMECOMING
Village.
ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS
failed.
RESTAURANT OPENING
the food was very good.
Mayor Rosenthal was happy to report that DHS
Homecoming weekend was very quiet in the
Mayor Rosenthal reported the police department
held alcohol compliance checks. Two businesses
Mayor Rosenthal attended a soft opening of the
new Mexican restaurant, El Tradicional. She said
ADJOURNMENT Trustee Shapiro moved to go into Executive Session
pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS
120/2(c)(1) and to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2). Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously on a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeri Cotton
Secretary /�