05/20/2019May 20, 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 May 20, 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
William Seiden
Dan Shapiro
Barbara Struthers
Absent: Mary Oppenheim
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager Kent
Street and Steven Elrod, Village Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Talia Joseph led those in attendance in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Joseph, 10, started the
organization Kindness Counts to spread kindness and help charities. Her organization has
fundraisers. The most recent project, selling water bottles, benefitted Gigi's Playhouse. She
raised more than $1,500 for the organization.
PRESENTATION — DELTA DHS Students from Delta DHS discussed substance
abuse. The local high school students discussed the
Delta program and its focus on substance abuse education and prevention. They discussed the
commercialization of marijuana. They asked the Mayor and Board to pass a resolution asking the
State not to legalize marijuana and to not allow dispensaries in the Village. Sponsor Barbara de
Nekkar stated their goal is to help education the community and lawmakers about the facts.
PRESENTATION — AMERICAN LEGION Master Sergeant George Ybarra with the U.S. Army
noted American Legion Post 738 will host the
Memorial Ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 27 at the Jewett Park veterans memorial. They will have
an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 849 Waukegan Road in celebration of the 100t'
anniversary of the American Legion. They ask participants to bring a non-perishable food items
for the Midwest Veterans Closet. Deerfield Post 738 was responsible for starting the food pantry
that serves three states. Mayor Rosenthal noted the Village will have a collection box in the
Village Hall lobby.
PRESENTATION — RICH DEVROEG Director of Public Works and Engineering, Bob
25 YEARS OF SERVICE Phillips, introduced Rich DeVroeg, who has worked
at the water reclamation facility since 1994. He is
responsible for maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment and is a key to the success
of the wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Rosenthal presented Mr. DeVroeg a watch for his 25
years of service. Mr. DeVroeg thanked the Village.
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DOCUMENT APPROVAL
Trustee Struthers moved to approve the minutes
from the May 6, 2019, Board of Trustees
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 May 20, 2019. Trustee Struthers
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment on non -agenda
items.
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Trustee Benton recused himself and left the Board
OF STAFF RE: FOUNTAINS OF Room. Mr. Phillips reported the Fountains of
DEERFIELD DREDGING PROJECT Deerfield were built in 1991. There were no formal
agreements or maintenance requirements for the
dredging of the pond. The sediment has caused the detention basin to fill up over time. Mr.
Phillips noted that the Village is responsible for 38 percent of the sedimentation and believes the
Village should share in the cost of the project. The bid came in at $70,000 and 38 percent of the
bid is $26,600. The Village proposes waiving the permit fees in that amount. Trustee Jester
moved to accept the report and recommendation of staff and waive the permit fees for the
Fountains of Deerfield Dredging Project in the amount of $27,000. Trustee Struthers seconded
the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (4)
NAYS: None (0)
RECUSE: Benton (1)
Trustee Benton returned to the Board Room.
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL An Ordinance approving a Special Use for a
USE FOR A PERSONAL FITNESS
personal fitness training center and self -
TRAINING CENTER AND SELF-
improvement facility in Suite 27 at the 444 Lake
IMPROVEMENT FACILITY IN SUITE
Cook Road Building B in the Industraplex Planned
27 AT THE 444 LAKE COOK ROAD
Unit Development. Cornerstone Mixed Martial
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BUILDING B IN THE INDUSTRAPLEX Arts LLC. First reading
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(CORNERSTONE MIXED MARTIAL
ARTS LLC) —1R
RESOLUTION R-19-11 AUTHORIZING A Resolution authorizing the release of Closed
RELEASE OF CLOSED SESSION Session minutes.
MINUTES
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the Consent
Agenda. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN Mayor Rosenthal noted the petitioner requested a
AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE TO waiver of the First Reading of the Ordinance.
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN Trustee Struthers moved to waive the First
ADDITION, FACADE IMPROVEMENTS Reading of the Ordinance. Trustee Shapiro
AND A NEW SIGN AT CARUSO seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
MIDDLE SCHOOL (DEERFIELD following vote:
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 109) — 1R
AYES: Benton, Jester, Shapiro, Struthers (4)
NAYS: Seiden (1)
Mayor Rosenthal inquired about the glass used in the windows and how they would stand up
against gunfire from an assault weapon. Carole Pugh from Green Associates Architects noted
that District 109 discussed protective grades of glass and selected one that offers some protection
against gunfire. Mr. Elrod noted they can work with staff on a higher protection glass. Mr. Street
indicated a minimum standard can be met, but a higher standard can be requested. Mr. Elrod
noted if the Board requires a higher standard, it can be put in the Ordinance. Trustee Jester noted
that this could set a precedent for future school construction. Trustee Shapiro suggested
considering this Ordinance then consider adopting an Ordinance with a stronger glass if this one
fails. Trustee Seiden would like the stronger glass as well, but questioned whether the Board
should just make a recommendation to the School Board. Mr. Elrod noted if the motion to
approve the Ordinance fails, it would be final action on that document. Trustee Seiden moved to
reconsider the waiver of the First Reading. Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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This will stand as a First Reading of the Ordinance. The Trustees want additional input from the
School District as to consideration for a more protective glass.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN
Ms. Pugh questioned which level of resistance the
AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE TO
Board would prefer. Trustee Seiden stated they
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
want the schools to come back with their findings
ADDITION, FACADE IMPROVEMENTS
on a higher level of resistance. Mayor Rosenthal
AND A NEW SIGN AT SHEPARD
noted the Board needs to understand what is
MIDDLE SCHOOL (DEERFIELD
available and the cost. Trustee Struthers noted
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 109) — IR
AR-15 assault rifles have been used in a number of
school shootings. The Village wants to ensure the
students are protected. This will stand as a First Reading of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
An Ordinance amending Section 9.02-F.3 of the
9.02-F.3 OF THE DEERFIELD ZONING
Deerfield Zoning Ordinance of 1978, as amended,
ORDINANCE OF 1978, AS AMENDED,
to allow a digital scoreboard on public high school
TO ALLOW A DIGITAL SCOREBOARD
property to be used for community events in the P-I
AT A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
District. First Reading.
PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR
Mayor Rosenthal indicated the petitioner requested
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE P-1
the Board postpone discussion to the June 3, 2019,
DISTRICT — IR
Board of Trustees meeting.
ORDINANCE APPROVING AN
An Ordinance approving an Amendment to a
AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE TO
Special Use to permit the installation of a new
PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF A
digital scoreboard at Deerfield High School.
NEW DIGITAL SCOREBOARD AT
First Reading. Mayor Rosenthal indicated this
DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL — I
would be also be postponed to the June 3, 2019
Board of Trustees meeting.
Trustee Shapiro moved to postpone discussion on these two petitions to the June 3, 2019, Board
of Trustees meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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There was do New Business.
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION
UPDATE ON ASSAULT WEAPON BAN Mr. Elrod reported the Village appealed the Circuit
Court's decision to the Second District Appellate
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Court on April 22, 2019. They requested an expedited briefing schedule and the last brief was
filed on May 16, 2019. The next step is for the Second District Court to set a date for oral
argument. Mr. Elrod indicated the oral argument would not require testimony by the Village
Board or staff.
PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE Mayor Rosenthal thanked Bob Phillips and his team
at Public Works for a great open house on Saturday.
The event was well attended and there were a number of activities and interesting things to see.
DHS ANNUAL JAM FOR JUSTICE
students did a wonderful job.
CONGRATULATIONS
Conference.
Mayor Rosenthal attended the human rights group
annual event. There were a lot of activities and the
Mayor Rosenthal congratulated Trustee Shapiro on
becoming the Secretary of the Northwest Municipal
DISTRICT 113 MEETING Mayor Rosenthal and Mr. Street met with Dr. Bruce
Law, the new Superintendent of District 113. Both
the Village and District 113 want the community to be informed of the good work being done.
TRUSTEE IN THE TOWN Trustee Seiden reported the Mayor and Trustees
would be participating in the Farmer's Market with
Trustee in the Town from June through September. He will send out the dates.
VEHICLE STICKERS Mr. Street reminded residents that vehicle stickers
went on sale today. Enforcement goes into effect
on July 1, 2019. He encouraged residents to use the online system.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Struthers moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, June 3, 2019, at 7:30
p.m.
APPROVED: 7�
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk