04/15/2019April 15, 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 April 15,
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 Steven Elrod, Village Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Model UN Team from Rochelle
Zell Jewish High School led those in attendance in
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The students introduced themselves and spoke about their
experience with the Model UN Team. The team sponsors noted there were 3,500 students from
around the world and their team took the top prize for the fifth year in a row.
PROCLAMATION — ARBOR DAY Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed Friday, April 26,
2019, as Arbor Day in the Village of Deerfield. She
urged residents to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this
and future generations.
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The
motion passed on a voice vote. Director of Public Works and Engineering Bob Phillips noted the
Village will plant a tree at DHS in honor of Arbor Day.
PROCLAMATION — EARTH DAY Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed April 22, 2019, as
Earth Day in the Village of Deerfield.
Trustee Oppenheim-moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Benton seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Daniel Dorfman from the Sustainability
Commission accepted the Proclamation. He noted that the Sustainability Commission has
partnered with District 109 to promote Sustainability and recycling education.
PROCLAMATION — BREATHE DEEP Mayor Rosenthal read a Proclamation in support of
NORTH SHORE Breathe Deep North Shore Day and urged residents
to recognize and participate in the event to be held
on May 5, 2019, at Deerfield High School.
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Trustee Struthers moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. George Spathis thanked the Village for hosting the
event for the past 8 years and indicated their goal is $220,000 this year. They expect 800
participants and 100 volunteers.
PROCLAMATION — Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed April 14 — April 20,
TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK 2019, as National Telecommunicators Week in the
Village of Deerfield, in honor of the men and
women whose diligence and professionalism keep the Village and its residents safe.
Trustee Benton moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Carolyn Bunnell thanked the Village for their
support.
PROMOTION OF DETECTIVE RICK Chief Sliozis introduced Detective Bernas, who
BERNAS TO SERGEANT started his law enforcement career in Deerfield in
2002. He held several positions within the
department including the school resource officer. Mr. Street swore Detective Bernas into the
position of Police Sergeant.
Sergeant Bernas thanked the Village and department for their support.
POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL Chief Sliozis thanked the Village for their support.
REPORT He presented highlights from the annual report for
the Police Department. The department
successfully negotiated dispatch service with the Village of Lincolnshire. They conducted a
semi-annual community survey and found 96 percent of respondents had a favorable opinion of
the department. The department staff continues to receive training.
The department is very consistent with the number of calls, tickets written, traffic stops and
accident reports. The number of injury accidents has decreased. Officers received more than
6000 hours of training throughout the year. Index crimes increased from 135 to 146. The
increase is due to a higher number of stolen vehicles. Each car that was stolen had a key fob in
the vehicle. He urged residents to lock their vehicles, secure valuables and remove key fobs
from vehicles.
Mayor Rosenthal asked about a school resource officer for District 109. Chief Sliozis stated they
would add an officer with the majority of the cost being charged to the school. Mayor Rosenthal
noted the Village does not have social service personnel. Chief Sliozis stated they are looking to
fill the positions as soon as possible.
DOCUMENT APPROVAL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the April 1, 2019, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice
vote.
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BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Struthers moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll dated April 15, 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 There were no Public Comments on non -agenda
items.
REPORTS
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON Mr. Street reported this item was tabled at the April
THE REPORT AND 1, 2019, Board of Trustees meeting for further
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN clarification on the landscape plan to mitigate the
COMMISSION ON THE REQUEST FOR light from the scoreboard, to clearly define the
AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEERIFELD community events, to identify the person in charge,
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL USE AND A to clarify the size of the scoreboard, to further
TEXT AMENDMENT FOR A PROPOSED investigate the traffic safety issue and to ensure the
DIGITAL SCOREBOARD FOR School Board has approved both the scoreboard and
DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (SCHOOL the use.
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Trustee Oppenheim moved to remove the item from
the table. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice
vote.
Deerfield High School Athletic Director Robert Ruiz reported that Booster Club Co -President
Larry Letwat has had a number of conversations with residents of the North Trail subdivision.
They agree to plant landscaping and would like to install vegetation within 90 days of the
installation of the scoreboard. The planting could be on homeowner's properties, school
property or both. The school district will pay for the vegetation. Trustee Seiden asked if they
would work with the homeowners. Mr. Ruiz stated they would work with the homeowners until
they are satisfied.
Mr. Ruiz discussed some of the community events they would like to hold on Adams Field. He
noted that Lungevity is an example of one of the approved events. They would do what they can
to help get their message across by having short scoreboard videos. When someone calls to use
the stadium, the facilities department turns it over to the athletic department. They look for dates
and times and determine whether the cause is something that the school should support. The
school is not open to anyone that wants to use the facility; rather, they have to be affiliated with
the Park District, Village or School. There can be no more than five postseason lighted events
per year. There would be no more than six non -lighted events per year. Trustee Shapiro asked
whether there would be time limits so movies end at dusk. Mr. Ruiz stated they would need
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everyone to vacate the premise before dark. Mr. Ruiz indicated they would not be using
advertising as a revenue generation opportunity at the special event and the scoreboard would be
used only to promote the actual event.
The Trustees discussed the proposed size of the scoreboard. Mr. Ruiz noted they decreased the
size of the board by 12.5 percent, from 740 square feet to 600 square feet and lowered it by 3
feet. He indicated they are trying to be good neighbors.
Chris Kim, Vice President of Digital Scoreboards, discussed the traffic study. Mr. Kim noted
there have been multiple traffic studies done by neutral groups. The studies comprised of
outfitting vehicles with cameras and logging eye movement. Each study concluded digital
scoreboards did not cause additional accidents and were not a source of distraction.
Larry Mason, 900 Summit Drive, is the treasurer of North Trails Homeowners Association. The
HOA supports proper development and improvements at Deerfield High School. They are
concerned about the material alterations to the community. Specifically, they are concerned
about noise, especially for community events that are not athletic. The scoreboard would be
visual and would have companion sound. He noted that current sporadic use of the sound system
at athletic events is very different from hearing a feature-length movie.
Mr. Mason noted they are appreciative of lowering the scoreboard and reducing the size, but they
will still see a lot of light. This could add another dimension of light, especially with community
events for extended periods of time. Other concerns include taking into account the noise, light,
safety and enjoyment of the North Trails community. He asked the Board to implement
reasonable conditions. He asked for more information on vegetation and assurances that there is
an outlet to address any deficiencies in the plantings. Mr. Mason noted the HOA is concerned
about safety and the impact the digital scoreboard will have on safety. He recognized this is for
the enjoyment of community, but community events have limits.
Chris Goodsnyder, 155 Exmore Court, noted there are 11 organizations that use Adams Field. A
lot of the focus of those against the scoreboard is that there will be increased noise. He requested
the Trustees consider that the scoreboard does not have noise. Recent renovations at DHS have
made the school and campus a pinnacle in the area. He strongly supports the addition of the
digital scoreboard.
Debbie Brodsky, 1146 Country Lane, supported the proposal.
Rich Foust, 990 Summit Drive, supported the proposal.
Lee Guggenheim, 11685 Portage Pass, supported the proposal.
Melissa Hoffman, 885 Mountain Drive, noted the scoreboard can add a speaker system. She
wants to ensure something is written that the sound volume cannot be increased.
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Esther Finne, is in favor of the scoreboard as long as the North Trails HOA amendments are
incorporated into the situation.
Heidi Sparacino, 1035 Summit Drive, does not want movies shown on the scoreboard. She is in
favor of the scoreboard, with limitations.
Mike Leiderman, 1755 W, Summit, supported the requests of the North Trails HOA.
Luke Nagelbach, 553 Mallard, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Stephanie Braunstein, 27 Aberdeen, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Bernice and David Mangarten, 602 Warwick Road, are in favor of the scoreboard.
Elissa Goldsmith, 1241 Dartmouth, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Chris Silverglade, 1470 Gordon Terrace, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Stefanie Sonday, 157 Augusta, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Michael Polisky, 1780 Overland, asked the Board to consider the size of the scoreboard. He
believes people will be compelled to focus on the scoreboard and it will be distracting. Once the
sign is up, the school will be less interested in mitigation. It would be nice to have a solid plan in
place before it is installed.
Marty Behn, 1000 Summit, is surprised by the dismissive attitude regarding safety. There will
be new drivers. It is unlike other signs in Deerfield and will be distracting. He objects to the
proposal.
Roger Layette, 1840 Elizabeth Court, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Fred Lurie, 925 Summit, supports the sign with restrictions and limitations on noise and duration
of use.
Susan Bromberg, 1139 Gordon Terrace, is the former president of Booster Club. The turf is in
place and the stands have been redone. The last item is the scoreboard. Ms. Bromberg
understands the concerns of North Trail but knows the Booster Club wants to complete the
stadium.
Josh Teppe, 1417 Woodland, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Roshan Richardson, 946 Clay Court, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Malafun and Julie Tiata, 1000 North Avenue, supported the scoreboard proposal
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Ruth Brill, 1780 Overland, supports the scoreboard as long as the concerns are addressed,
especially the safety.
Lowell Roseman, 950 Summit, supports the scoreboard provided the HOA suggestions are met.
Barbara Roseman, 950 Summit, noted the scoreboard will be around for 30 years. She
questioned what changes would be asked for in the future.
Kenneth Lofland, 865 Mountain Drive, is in favor of the digital scoreboard but is concerned
about noise, traffic safety and potential liability of the Village.
Billy Kerstein, 990 Hiawatha, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Tim Gassmere, 1240 Courier Court, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Kae Kuk, 820 Pine Street, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Laura Ward, 1224 Walden, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Mary Sue Reeves, 1510 Crowe, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Frank Hirsch, 49 Greenbriar, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Peter Burtch, 990 Mountain, supported the scoreboard proposal.
Howar Handler, 1730 Overland Trail, is in favor of the proposal as long as the North Trail
HOA's concerns are addressed.
Steve Isaacson noted the initial size of the scoreboard was 720 square feet. Now it is 600 square
feet. Mr. Isaacson believes it is going in right direction, but at 600 square feet, it is still the size
of highway billboard. Mr. Isaacson indicated the scoreboard is still much larger than other
scoreboards in the area. He believes it should be located at south end of the field.
Mayor Rosenthal asked Chief Sliozis about distracted driving. Chief Sliozis looked at the
studies. He believes there are distractions every day. There are different events at the field.
There are a number of distractions on the roadway and on the field.
Sam Brown supported the scoreboard proposal.
Rich Rudy supported the scoreboard proposal.
DHS Soccer Coach Brian Bron supported the scoreboard proposal.
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Mayor Rosenthal asked Chief Sliozis about the safety concerns of blocking visibility at the south
end of the field. Chief Sliozis noted the backdrop of sign would be the building. The sign is
elevated. At ground level, the security would still have an unobstructed view. Trees can become
an obstruction. Mr. Street noted they may have other types of cameras that could be used.
Trustee Struthers noted North Trails residents are concerned about the sound. She suggested
limiting the number of movies to one movie per year. Trustee Oppenheim noted they are asking
for a scoreboard without sound capacity. She expressed concern that they will add sound in the
fixture. She suggested the school would not be allowed to increase the sound on their own.
Trustee Struthers indicated page 62 of the Board distribution shows the back of scoreboard with
a speaker rack.
Trustee Shapiro would like a number of conditions to the Special Use. Mr. Letwat has been
working closely with North Trails. The school will review all of the concerns. They have
discussed vegetation and agree there should be specific, formal language that protects the
neighbors. The Plan Commission suggested waiting 90 days to ensure no other homes are
impacted. He is committed to be Co -President for another two years. The Booster Club has
demonstrated the commitment to work with the neighbors. They are working to get this done the
right way. They have come up with language for vegetation that is reasonable. The size of the
Board has been reduced. The actual digital size of Board was 675. It is now 600 square feet.
They have come to terms with language around brightness. They discussed usage and limiting
the commercial advertising on athletic events. They have agreed to language. Mr. Letwat stated
they are still working through community event usage and are continuing to make progress. They
are working hard with neighbors to do this the right way.
Mr. Ruiz stated that the school security is not only at ground level, but also at the press box level.
The higher you get, the more obstructed the view. Some of the visibility would be blocked if the
scoreboard were located on the south side.
Trustee Struthers believes they are asking the Board to approve a moving target. Trustee Jester
noted they are only looking to approve a report and recommendation of Plan Commission to
draft a possible text amendment.
Trustee Shapiro moved to approve the digital scoreboard as a special use with a text amendment
as presented with the following five conditions: 1. Landscaping must be acceptable to
homeowners within 90 days of installation; 2. All non -school events must end by dusk; 3. There
will only be six non -school events per year; 4. No commercial advertisements at non -school
events; 5. No increase to the sound volume. Trustee Seiden 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 Mr. Street reported the Board approved the Master
A FINDING THAT TENNAQUA'S Plan in mid-2018. Tennaqua is asking for
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FIRST PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION IS substantial conformance. The main difference
IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE between what is being proposed and the approved
TO THEIR APPROVED MASTER PLAN Master Plan is the change from two pop tennis
courts to three pickleball courts. Trustee Seiden
questioned whether the pickleball courts would be located far enough from residents. Mr. Street
noted the pickleball courts would be located 275 feet from the property and would face the
tollway. The Park District pickleball courts were requested at 50 feet from residential.
Trustee Jester moved to find the first phase of construction is in substantial conformance to the
approved master plan. 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
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0-19-09 AMENDING An Ordinance authorizing Text Amendments for
SECTIONS 6.01-C AND 14.02 OF THE special needs schools, personal fitness training
DEER -FIELD ZONING ORDINANCE, AS centers and private sports team instruction Special
AMENDED TO MAKE SPECIAL NEEDS Uses in the I-1 District.
SCHOOLS, PERSONAL FITNESS
TRAINING CENTERS AND PRIVATE
SPORTS TEAM INSTRUCTION SPECIAL
USES IN THE I-1 DISTRICT
ORDINANCE 0-19-10 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit for
A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE the establishment of a personal fitness training
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERSONAL center, special needs school and private sports team
FITNESS TRAINING CENTER, SPECIAL instruction and an Amendment to a Commercial
NEEDS SCHOOL AND PRIVATE Planned Unit Development.
SPORTS TEAM INSTRUCTION AND AN
AMENDMENT TO A COMMERCIAL Mike Nekritz stated they would like to begin
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT working on the facility and are requesting a waiver
of the First Reading for both Ordinances.
Trustee Struthers moved to waive the First Reading of both Ordinances. Trustee Oppenbeim
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)
Trustee Benton moved to reconsider the First Reading of the Ordinance amending Sections 6.01-
C and 14.02 of the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to make special needs schools,
personal fitness training centers and private sports team instruction special uses in the I-1
District. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve both Ordinances for Final Reading. Trustee Shapiro
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-19-11 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing an amendment to an
AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING existing sign plan and sign exceptions to allow a
SIGN PLAN AND SIGN EXCEPTIONS new ground sign with 6 tenant panels to be located
TO ALLOW A NEW GROUND SIGN at I I I South Pfingsten Road. The sign will be
WITH SIX TENANT PANELS AT 111 S. located 26 feet from the west property line.
PFINGSTEN ROAD
Trustee Oppenheim moved to waive the First
Reading of the Ordinance. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adopt 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)
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD WATER Mr. Phillips reported the Water Division has six
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SCADA locations that have interconnected SCADA
UPGRADE CONTRACT programs that use programmable logic controller
systems to control the water distribution system.
Three of the locations have been updated while the other three locations are using equipment
more than 10 years old, which has caused some reliability issues. The Village has used
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Automatic Control Services for their SCADA system in the past and would like to continue with
them for security and the precision of work.
Trustee Benton moved to waive the competitive bidding process and award the contract for
upgrading the SCADA system to Automatic Control Services in an amount not to exceed
$24,430. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SEMINAR Mr. Elrod reminded the Trustees of his firm's local
government law seminar at Ravinia.
NW MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE Mayor Rosenthal and Mr. Street spent two days in
Springfield discussing the local distributive fund,
cannabis legislation and the infrastructure bill at the Northwest Municipal Conference's Lobby
Days. They met with Governor Pritzker and he was open to listening to what they had to say.
Mr. Street added they spent meaningful time with Senator Morrison and Representative Morgan.
GO GREEN DEERFIELD
representatives from Go Green Deerfield.
Whole meeting in May or June.
1 DEERFIELD PLACE
Mayor Rosenthal, Mr. Street and Assistant Village
Manager Andrew Lichterman met with
They are looking to present at a Committee of the
Mayor Rosenthal visited with residents from 1
Deerfield Place to listen to their concerns.
FAIR HOUSING Mayor Rosenthal reported last Thursday was the
anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
Representatives from Leaders United spoke about fair housing, including Zion Woods. The
discussion was attended by about 40 people plus clergy.
CANNABIS DISCUSSION
Saturday morning, there was a discussion on
recreational cannabis. Tomorrow morning, Mayor
Rosenthal and Chief Sliozis will meet with people from other states to find out their experiences.
She noted alcohol is licensed by both the State and municipalities, but only the State would be
licensing cannabis under the current proposal. Mayor Rosenthal questioned home grown
cannabis and would like home grown cannabis to be restricted to those with a medical card.
METRA MORE Trustee Benton noted Lake County Partners and
the Village of Deerfield and City of Lake Forest
started a new reverse commute with Metra. There will be a reception at the Lake Forest Metra
Station tomorrow. So far, the program has been very successful.
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CLOSED SESSION Trustee Oppenheim moved to go into closed session
to discuss litigation and review of closed session
minutes pursuant to 2(c)(11), and 2(c)(21) of the Open Meetings Act. Trustee Struthers seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. The meeting went into closed
session at 9:58 p.m. The Mayor and Board of Trustees returned to regular session
Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to confirm the direction given to Village Attorney Elrod and
Special Counsel Wilson to file an appeal in Daniel Easterday, Illinois State Rifle Association and
Second Amendment Foundation, Inc. v. Village of Deerfield and Guns Save File, Inc., and John
William Wombacher, III v. Village of Deerfield. to the 2nd District Illinois Appellate Court.
The motion was Seconded by Trustee Struthers. The motion was approved unanimously.
Trustee Shapiro made a motion to adjourn regular session. The motion was seconded by Trustee
Struthers. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7:30
p.m.
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Mayor
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Village Clerk