06/17/2019June 17, 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 June 17, 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 Talia Newman and Andriy Plakhetko, 2nd and 3rd
place winners of the Farmers Market Poster
Contest, lead those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Nancy Anderson, Farmers
Market Chair, reported the Farmers Market is celebrating 25 years. This year there are three new
vendors and a new kids' activities director. The Farmers Market Poster Contest winner was
unable to attend the meeting. Ms. Anderson noted there were 118 entries to the contest. Mike
Moran, Deerfield High School graphics teacher, distributed the brochures and thanked the
Village for their support. Mayor Rosenthal presented the contest winners with their awards.
DOCUMENT APPROVAL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the June 3, 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 June 17, 2019. Trustee Struthers
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Rosenthal asked Village Attorney Steve
Elrod to speak on the assault weapons ban appeal.
Mr. Elrod stated that the Appellate Court dismissed the case on a procedural issue with the
Circuit Court and did not rule on substantive grounds. The Appellate Court believes the Village's
appeal was premature because Judge Berrones did not issue a final order on the matter and the
Appellate court was also unsure how Judge Berrones consolidated the cases. The Village's
litigation team will get confirmation from Judge Berrones on these matters so then the Village
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can appeal, and the court would consider the merits of the case. Mr. Elrod emphasized this ruling
has no reflection on the merits of the case; this is strictly a procedural matter.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Bob Phillips reported the Village received two inches
of rain over a period of two hours on Saturday, which was rated as a 5-year storm. The back-to-
back storms caused the ground to be saturated, and there was no more room for the water to
infiltrate into the ground. The treatment plant operated as expected. Some of the well-known
"hot spots" were flooded as well as some areas where the Village does not normally see
flooding. There were a number of phone calls that came directly to desk phones, which has not
happened in the past. He urged residents to contact the non -emergency police phone number in
the future.
David Mangarten, 602 Warwick Road, stated Warwick Road flooded on Saturday. He has been
watching the capital improvement project for more than a year. Mr. Mangarten finds it very
disturbing to see the water rising in the neighborhood and feels it is necessary to record the
flooding. Mr. Mangarten sent an email to Mr. Phillips, who responded promptly. Mr. Street
questioned whether there was water in his home. Mr. Mangarten indicated he did not get water in
his home, but he does know of others that did.
REPORTS
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON Village Treasurer Eric Burk stated the report is
A REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. The
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL Village received a clean opinion, which is the best
FINANCIAL REPORT outcome. Joe Lightcap, Partner with Baker & Tilly,
thanked the Finance Department for their efforts
and provided highlights of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The report provides
more information than required by accounting standards, including statistical information and
l 0-year trend information. The independent auditor's report took into account the new
accounting standard, including a post retirement plan. Mr. Lightcap noted the report also
includes a high level overview with comparisons to prior years.
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON Code Enforcement Officer Clint Case reported the
A REPORT AND RECOMMENCATION 2018 edition of the International Building Codes
OF STAFF RE: 2018 EDITION OF THE is important for the ISO audit. He recommended
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES adopting the code in its entirety, including the
residential fire suppression component. The Code
has been reviewed for two years and has evolved into something that is easily workable and
addresses all new technology. The two fire departments serving the Village also recommended
the Village adopt the Code with the inclusion of the fire suppression systems. All surrounding
communities, except Highland Park, have adopted the Code. Mr. Case noted a suppression
system will assist in minimizing the loss of life and property. Mayor Rosenthal noted the Village
received information from Joe Roth expressing his adverse position on this Ordinance. The
Village thoroughly discussed fire suppression, and Mayor Rosenthal believes it is time for the
Village to adopt the Code including the fire suppression. Trustee Struthers questioned whether
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instituting this Code will increase the cost of homes and/or decrease the insurance costs. Mr.
Case noted that insurance would be reduced by approximately 7-8 percent in a 4,000 square foot
house. Trustee Oppenheim noted this is for new construction, not additions to existing homes.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the Ordinance. Trustee
Seiden 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 0-19-18 GRANTING A An Ordinance granting a variation from Section
VARIATION FROM SECTION 2.02-E.2.b 2.02-E.2.b of the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance 1978,
OF THE DEERFIELD ZONING as amended for the property at 1122 Osterman
ORDINANCE 1978, AS AMENDED Avenue.
G 122 OSTERMAN AVENUE)
Trustee Struthers moved to waive the First Reading
of the Ordinance. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Shapiro moved to adopt 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)
ORDINANCE 0-19-15 APPROVING AN An Ordinance approving an amendment to the
AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND future land use plan of the Comprehensive Plan
USE PLAN OF THE COMPREHENSIVE for the Village of Deerfield. Second Reading.
PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF
DEERFIELD - 2R
ORDINANCE 0-19-16 AMENDING An Ordinance amending Sections 5-02-C and 9.02-
SECTIONS 5.02-C AND 9.02-B.8 OF THE B.8 of the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance of 1978 as
DEERFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE amended, to permit multi -family rental apartment
1978 AS AMENDED, TO PERMIT and townhouse communities as a Special Use and
MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL signs for multi -family rental apartment and
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APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE townhouse communities in the C-2 Outlying
COMMUNITIES AS A SPECIAL USE Commercial District. Second Reading.
AND SIGNS FOR MULTI -FAMILY
RENTAL APARTMENT AND
TOWNHOUSE COMMUNITIES IN THE
C-2 OUTLYING COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT — 2R
ORDINANCE 0-19-17 APPROVING A
SPECIAL USE FOR A MULTI -FAMILY
RENTAL APARTMENT AND
TOWNHOUSE COMMUNITY IN THE
C-2 OUTLYING COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, AN AMENDMENT TO A
COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CERTAIN
EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
WITHIN THE PUD — 2R
An Ordinance approving a Special Use for a
multi -family rental apartment and townhouse
community in the C-2 outlying commercial
district, an amendment to a Commercial Planned
Unit Development plan and certain exceptions
and modifications within the PUD.
RESOLUTION R-19-15 APPROVING A Resolution approving a development agreement
A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT with Gateway Fairview Inc.
GATEWAY FAIRVIEW INC
Trustee Seiden moved to adopt the three Ordinances
and Resolution. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R-19-16 ADOPTING A Mr. Phillips noted this agreement is for the
NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT frontage road south of the Lake Cook Road water
AGREEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND main, which is the last piece on the western end of
UTILITIES the run. This piece of the water main is west of the
Deerfield Senior Residences and Arbor Lakes
facility. Mr. Phillips noted the Board approved the construction. Staff has been working on an
easement agreement that was drafted by the Village Attorney.
Trustee Jester moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
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MOSQUITOES Trustee Struthers reported the rains have caused a
lot of standing water and mosquitos are breeding.
Highland Park has already reported a case of West Nile Virus. She urged residents with standing
water for three or more days to report it to the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District.
TRUSTEE IN THE TOWN Trustee Seiden reported the Farmers Market is now
open. Mayor Rosenthal and Trustee Benton will be
at the Farmers Market this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon to answer questions.
THANK YOU Mayor Rosenthal thanked the American Legion for
leading the Memorial Day ceremonies. They were
able to participate at the cemetery and the open house was well attended.
DBR CHAMBER LUNCHEON
were presented to local students.
FLAG CEREMONY
June 14 at Jewett Park.
Mayor Rosenthal attended a luncheon with the DBR
Chamber of Commerce where two scholarships
Mayor Rosenthal thanked the Sons of the American
Legion for leading the flag retirement ceremony on
ANNUAL MEETING Mr. Street reported the Northwest Municipal
Conference annual meeting will take place on
Wednesday.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk