04/03/2023Apri13, 2023
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order on
April 3, 2023, at 7:34 p.m. at Deerfield Village Hall. The clerk called the roll and announced
that the following were
Present: Dan Shapiro, Mayor
Robert Benton
Larry Berg
Elaine Jacoby
Rebekah Metts-Childers (remote attendance)
Mary Oppenheim
William Seiden
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager Kent
Street and Steven Elrod, Village Attorney.
MOMENT OF SILENCE Those in attendance observed a moment of silence
in memory of those tragically killed and injured in
the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, TN.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Joshua Davlatov, USA Judo Youth National
Champion Intermediate Male under 42kg led those
in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. He has qualified to compete in the Pan
American Games in Lima, Peru later this year. Mr. Davlatov is a fifth grader at Caruso Middle
School. Mayor Shapiro presented Mr. Davlatov with a street sign honoring his achievement. A
duplicate sign will be placed at all the entrances to the Village.
APPOINTMENT
Mayor Shapiro appointed Joshua Duby as the
sophomore student member of the Community
Relations Commission and Jada Harris as the junior student member of the Community
Relations Commission.
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the appointments. Trustee Berg seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
RECOGNITION Mayor Shapiro recognized Drew Spiegel as the
outgoing Community Relations Commission
student member. Mr. Spiegel was appointed to the CRC as a student member in December of
2021. Despite COVID-19, he got to know the members via Zoom meetings and contributed to
the Heritage Month program and provided youth insight into the Commission's discussions. Mr.
Spiegel is on the DHS cross country and track teams, student congress, the debate team and
student executive committees. He is also active in BJBE synagogue.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Shapiro proclaimed Monday, April 3, 2023,
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as Mayors' Monarch Pledge Day in the Village of
Deerfield and encouraged residents and Village staff to take steps to increase the planting of
milkweed and nectar plants to preserve and strengthen the monarch butterfly population.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Benton seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Shapiro proclaimed the week of April 9 — 15
as National Telecommunicators Week in the Village
of Deerfield in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keeps our
Village and its citizens safe.
Trustee Benton moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Berg seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
POLICE DEPARTMENT 2022 Chief Sliozis presented highlights from the 2022
ANNUAL REPORT annual report of the Police Department. He thanked
the department Management Analyst Val Moll for
the work on the report. The department has adapted well and has been an accredited agency for
a number of years. Chief Sliozis highlighted some of the programs including the survival of the
telecommunications department, updating the electronic fingerprint system, purchasing a drone
for operation regulated by the State, the officer wellness program, implementing body -warn
cameras by January 2025 and purchasing license plate readers.
Chief Sliozis reported there was a dramatic drop in calls for service and criminal activity, but
they are creeping up to pre -pandemic numbers. Index crimes fluctuated. There was a deep drop
off when COVID-19 struck. Chief Sliozis noted the number of catalytic converter thefts has
increased substantially. Chief Sliozis reported Deerfield officers have received more than 9,000
hours of training.
Chief Sliozis thanked the Mayor and Board of Trustees for their continued support. Trustee
Oppenheim noted there has been a substantial reduction in identity thefts, which was attributed
to education. Chief Sliozis noted there was a major spike in identity thefts during COVID.
Trustee Seiden asked about gang violence. Chief Sliozis noted there is little significant gang
activity.
DOCUMENT APPROVAL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the March 20, 2023, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director Eric Burk presented highlights
from the February Treasurer's Report representing
16 percent of the year. Mr. Burk reported sales tax continues to exceed prior years due to the
increased cost of goods, new businesses and a general recovery. Mr. Burk noted the decrease
from the previous month is due to businesses whose sales fluctuate month to month. Mr. Burk
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noted water and sewer billings reflect lower usage months. Mr. Burk reported the notable
expenditures in February include construction and engineering costs, the purchase of two
message boards, a Ford F-150 Lighting pickup truck and the separation refund from the Police
Pension Fund. Mr. Burk stated overall operating expenditures are below projection as expected
due to the timing of seasonal/once-a-year expenditures such as liability insurance, memberships
and special events.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seiden moved to approve the bills and
payroll dated April 3, 2023. Trustee Oppenheim
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments.
There were no Reports.
REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
There was no Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R-23-16 APPROVING AN Village Manager Kent Street reported the Village is
AGREEMENT WITH RYAN, LLC. TO considering establishing a TIF District in the
PROVIDE PHASE 11 TIF CONSULTING southern portion of the Village. Mr. Street noted
SERVICES FOR THE CREATION OF the District would include eight tax parcels
THE LAKE COOK ROAD TIF DISTRICT primarily between Lake Cook Road and
the Edens Spur and between Wilmot Road and Pine
Street. Mr. Street reported the Village does not anticipate that this Target Area will receive
significant private investment leading to long-term growth without the creation of a TIF District.
Mr. Street stated Ryan LLC performed a feasibility study and found that certain parcels in this
redevelopment area are presently underutilized and the following TIF eligibility factors may be
present subject to further review by Ryan LLC and Village staff: (i) stagnant or declining EAV,
(ii) deterioration of buildings and site improvements, (iii) excessive vacancies and (iv)
inadequate utilities. Mr. Street noted the final decision would be made in the August timeframe.
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Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the Resolution approving an agreement with Ryan LLC to
provide Phase II TIF consulting services for the creation of the proposed Lake Cook Road TIF
District #4 in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Trustee Berg seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
RESOLUTION R-23-17 GRANTING A
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO A
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE FOR A
COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT
Mr. Street reported this Resolution would extend
the deadline for the proposed development to
April 2024.
DEVELOPMENT (REVA) Tait Pinnow, Director of Value Add &
Development Alternatives with RREEF
Management LLC, stated they are seeking an extension for the residential redevelopment project
at Deerbrook. Mr. Pinnow believes in the residential plan that was developed but due to a larger,
non-Deerbrook-related strategy, they are not in a position to develop the project themselves. Mr.
Pinnow reported RREEF Management LLC is seeking this extension as well as a buyer of the
residential project.
Mayor Shapiro noted the Resolution is for a one-year extension, but the Trustees can determine
the time frame. Mr. Pinnow stated RREEF Management is in the market with a broker trying to
find a developer to buy and develop the parcel. Mr. Elrod reported the Village will have to
approve any changes to the development as well as a developer transfer agreement. Trustee
Seiden asked why RREEF Management would not develop the property. Mr. Pinnow stated
DWS, the investment manager for ownership, has changed their investment strategy and will no
longer pursue the residential development. Mr. Pinnow believes the residential component is
paramount to the overall success of Deerbrook. Trustee Oppenheim noted if a one-year
extension is granted, they could still grant another extension. Mr. Pinnow believes a two-year
extension would be better, but requested a one-year extension.
Trustee Benton moved to grant a one-year extension to a development schedule for a commercial
Planned Unit Development for REVA Development. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
RESOLUTION R-23-18 AWARDING Tyler Dickinson, Assistant Director of Public
CONTRACT FOR 2023 WATER Works and Engineering, reported the department
SYSTEM VALVING IMPROVEMENTS budgeted $75,000 in fiscal year 2023 for
improvements to the Village's water system valuing
Infrastructure that were recommended as part of the 2020 water modeling report as a way to
minimize water disruptions to properties during system maintenance as well as reduce the overall
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number of valves operated during maintenance. Mr. Dickinson reported the scope of work
includes the installation of new valves and, at times, associated fire hydrants. Mr. Dickinson
noted this work would be accomplished using a method of live installations that would not result
in water impacts to surrounding properties.
Mr. Dickinson noted that this year Public Works has identified two water mains that would
benefit from the installation of redundant valving. Mr. Dickinson reported both mains are near
the connections with the City of Highland Park where providing appropriate valving is important
to any future maintenance. Mr. Dickinson noted that to perform the connections, the Village has
solicited quotes from three area vendors, with Midwest Chlorinating being the most cost
effective.
Trustee Berg moved to waive the competitive bidding process and approve the Resolution to
award the contract for the 2023 water system valving improvement to Midwest Chlorinating, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
WAUKEGAN ROAD WATER MAIN Mr. Street noted the Waukegan Road Water Main
CONSTRUCTION Project will begin this week. He noted the
construction should be completed in early
September, before school starts. Mr. Street reported the project start was postponed two days
due to expected inclement weather.
NEW RESTAURANTS Trustee Benton reported he had the opportunity on
Saturday to try Brunch Cafe and also tried Aloha Poke. He
stated the food was fresh and the service was quick and efficient at both restaurants.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Berg moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 17,
2023, at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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ATTEST: /
Village Clerk