09/03/2019September 3, 2019
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 September 3,
2019, 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 in attendance. Also present were Village Manager Kent
Street and Ben Schuster, Village Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Arnold Sandler from the Lake County Honor Flight
led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of
Those in attendance observed a moment of silence
for the victims of the Texas shooting.
Mr. Sandler served in the US Navy from 1969 to 1970. Mr. Sandler, a Vietnam War veteran,
discussed his efforts in retirement to help serve veterans and his recent Honor Flight to
Washington, D.C. He spoke about the VA hospital system as well as the neglect of the veterans.
Mr. Sandler thanked Mayor Rosenthal for her letter of support and noted that Senators Durbin
and Duckworth and other local politicians also sent letters. His Honor Flight day started at 4 a.m.
The 23 veterans were escorted to the Milwaukee airport. Mr. Sandler reported there was a water
canon salute over their plane. When they landed in Washington, they were greeted by hundreds
of people before seeing a number of memorials. They were taken to an American Legion Hall
and stayed overnight in Virginia before returning to Milwaukee. It was a wonderful experience.
He encouraged any veteran to go on an honor flight. Mayor Rosenthal thanked Mr. Sandler for
his service to the country.
DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES Chief Sliozis presented highlights from the six
REPORT — POLICE DEPARTMENT month departmental objectives report for the Police
Department. He noted the report largely focuses on
reported crimes and statistics. The number of calls for service was about 10,000, which is
slightly lower than the same period last year. The index crimes were down from 67 to 56. There
was a significant drop in the number of reported thefts, but an increase in vehicle thefts. Chief
Sliozis noted that in each of the 11 vehicle thefts, the key fob was left in the vehicle. He
reminded residents to lock their vehicle and keep the key fob in their houses. The number of
burglaries is at a low, with only 3 during the past six months. Criminal damage increased from
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15 to 18. Traffic collisions were 384 versus 385 in 2018. Traffic citations were 1,826 compared
to 1,980 in 2018. Cell phone citations have dropped, but he expects the number to increase over
the next six months. Parking tickets remain consistent with previous years.
Chief Sliozis reported Deerfield recently tied with Warrenville as one of the safest cities in the
State of Illinois.
Mayor Rosenthal asked what the Department is doing to advertise the fact that you cannot use
your cell phone for any reason while driving, even if at a stoplight. Chief Sliozis noted they will
increase education on the matter.
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT The Volunteer Engagement Commission made the
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS following recommendations for Commission
appointments:
Amy Call — Sustainability Commission
Bill Keefe — Plan Commission
JR Bailey — Family Days Commission
Trustee Shapiro moved to accept the recommendation of the Volunteer Engagement
Commission. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice
vote.
DOCUMENT APPROVAL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the August 19, 2019, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice
vote.
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director Eric Burk presented highlights
from the Treasurer's Report for the month of July,
representing 58 percent of the fiscal year. Sales tax net of the rebate increased over the same
period last month. Water and sewer billing increased from the prior month. Hotel tax increased
from the prior month. Year to date electric utility tax decreased from the prior year, but there
will be a significant increase in August. Building permit revenue had a good month. Large
expenditures included payments for infrastructure improvements.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Struthers moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll dated August 19, 2019. Trustee Shapiro
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Andrew Marwick expressed concern about assault weapons. He believes it is embarrassing to
travel overseas and answer questions about why America has so many guns. Mr. Marwick noted
there have been a number of mass shootings, but nothing has been done.
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON
THE REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN
COMMISSION ON THE REQUEST FOR
APPROVAL OF A NEW WALL SIGN
FOR MYND SPA INCLUDING AN
EXCEPTION TO THE DEERFIELD
SQUARE SIGN CRITERIA AND AN
AMENDMENT TO THE DEERFIELD
SQUARE COMMERCIAL PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO PERMIT
CHANGES TO THE ELIZABETH
ARDEN RED DOOR SALON NAME TO
BE CHANGED TO MYND SPA AND
SALON, IN UNIT A IN THE 720
WAUKEGAN ROAD BUILDING AT
THE SHOPS AT DEERFIELD SQUARE
(KIRBY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
ELIZABETH ARDEN RED DOOR
REPORTS
The Plan Commission held a Public Hearing on
August 22, 2019, to consider the request for a new
wall sign including an exception to the Deerfield
Square sign criteria and an Amendment to the
Deerfield Square PUD for Mynd Spa and Salon.
The petitioner would like to replace the existing
wall sign, entrance plaques, red awnings and red
entry doors. The Plan Commission voted 6-0 in
favor of the request.
The Appearance Review Commission reviewed
the request prior to the Plan Commission's Public
Hearing. The ARC recommended the sign be made
10 percent smaller.
SALON AND SPA INC.) Trustee Shapiro moved to accept the report and
recommendation of the Plan Commission. Trustee
Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0-19-22 AMENDING An Ordinance amending Section 23-15 regarding
SECTION 23-15 RE: HYDRANT WATER hydrant water meter use and fines. Second
METER USE AND FINES — 2R Reading.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
APPROVAL OF NEW MENU BOARDS
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 9.02-13,14(A)
OF THE DEERFIELD ZONING
ORDINANCE AND AN AMENDMENT
TO THEIR SPECIAL USE FOR THE
An Ordinance authorizing approval of new menu
boards pursuant to Article 9.02-B,14(A) of the
Deerfield Zoning Ordinance and an Amendment
to their Special Use for the menu boards for
McDonald's Restaurant located at 50 North
Waukegan Road. First Reading.
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MENU BOARDS AT 50 N.
WAUKEGAN ROAD — 1 R
RESOLUTION R-19-19 APPROVING A
COMMUNITY SOLAR BILLING
AGREEMENT WITH MC SQUARED
ENERGY SERVICES, LLC AND A
WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING
A Resolution approving a community solar
billing agreement with MC Squared Energy
Services, LLC and a waiver of the
competitive bidding process.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to accept the Consent
Agenda including a waiver of the competitive bidding process and adoption of the Resolution
and the Ordinance. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0-19-23 AMENDING
An Ordinance amending Article 21 of Chapter 22
ARTICLE 21 OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE
of the Municipal Code, as amended, regarding
MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED,
right-of-way regulations and regulator signage.
REGARDING RIGHT-OF-WAY
Second Reading. Mr. Street circulated the
REGULATIONS AND REGULATOR
amended Ordinance. Gewalt Hamilton was
SIGNAGE — 2R
contracted to do a study of the Pine Street stop
Signs at Anthony Lane. Staff recommended that the
Trustees approve the Ordinance now and revisit
the stop sign after the study is complete. Mayor
Rosenthal indicated the Trustees would be voting on the corrected Ordinance, which includes the
stop sign at Pine and Anthony.
Trustee Jester noted a lot of work has gone into this. It is a few weeks until the report on Pine
and Anthony stop sign will be received. He would prefer to defer the vote until the report is
received. Mayor Rosenthal noted the Village needs time to inform residents if the Trustees want
to remove the stop sign. Trustee Benton would also prefer to see the traffic count from when
school was in session.
Trustee Oppenheim questioned if there would be any negative impact if the Trustees waited to
vote on the Ordinance. Deputy Chief Budny does not believe there would be a negative impact,
but noted the temporary no parking in place on Wincanton and Dimmeydale would expire after
30 days without it being included in the Ordinance.
Trustee Struthers moved to adopt the Ordinance as amended, including the stop sign on Pine and
Anthony. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
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NAYS: Jester (1)
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE BARTACO
SPECIAL USE AND AN AMENDMENT
TO THE DEERFIELD SQUARE
COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT TO PERMIT
An Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to the
Bartaco Special Use and an Amendment to the
Deerfield Square Commercial PUD to permit
changes to the Bartaco Restaurant in unit A of
the 711 Deerfield Road building.
CHANGES TO THE BARTACO Mayor Rosenthal noted they requested a
RESTAURANT IN UNIT A OF THE waiver of the rules and provided a comparison of
711 DEERFIELD ROAD BUILDING — 1R the signs for the western fagade.
Chris Siavelis with CRM Properties stated they have reduced the west wall sign by 64 percent.
Mayor Rosenthal would prefer the Appearance Review Commission looks at the proposal before
the Trustees vote. Mr. Schuster noted that if the Ordinance is adopted, the petitioner would still
need to go to the ARC for final approval. Mayor Rosenthal suggested the petitioner could move
forward with the insect screening. This will stand as a First Reading of the Ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A Director of Public Works and Engineering Bob
NEW STORAGE YARD GATE Phillips stated the Village received two proposals
for replacing the entrance gate of the Public Works
storage facility on Hackberry Road next to the Water Reclamation Facility. The existing gates
were difficult to use. The Village budgeted $25,000 for the replacement gates. He suggested the
Village waive the competitive bidding process and authorize the purchase of a new storage yard
gate from RPM in an amount not to exceed $24,790.
Trustee Seiden moved to waive the competitive bidding process and authorize the purchase of a
new storage yard gate from RPM in an amount not to exceed $24,790. Trustee Shapiro seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
ROUND UP Trustee Seiden noted the Village did a lot with the
ban of coal tar and would like Village staff to look
at Round Up weed killer. Trustee Oppenheim noted there is a lot of debate and controversy over
the toxicity of glyphosate, which is the chemical in the pesticide. Trustee Struthers indicated it
has been found to be carcinogenic by one court, but scientists haven't come to that conclusion.
Trustee Oppenheim stated there is a lot of fear, but no scientific data. Trustee Seiden will leave
it up to the experts.
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LAKE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU Assistant Village Manager Andrew Lichterman and
DRB Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Vickie Street attended the Lake County Visitors Bureau annual meeting at the Deerfield Hyatt
with Mayor Rosenthal. They are doing good work and it was a nice event.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Mr. Street reminded the Trustees there will be
Committee of the Whole meetings on October 2,
2019, and October 17, 2019, to discuss the 2020 budget.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Struthers moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, September 16, 2019 at
7:30 p.m.
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Mayor
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Village Clerk