05/01/2023May 1, 2023
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order on
May 1, 2023, at 7:30 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
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE David Rauen from the Community Relations
Commission led those in attendance in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Shapiro proclaimed the month of May 2023
as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month in Deerfield and strongly encouraged our community to observe, recognize and celebrate
the culture, heritage and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders to our Country,
our State, our City and our schools.
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Berg seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
STATEMENT REGARDING BAXTER Mayor Shapiro reported that last year Baxter
announced they were moving out of unincorporated
Lake County due to the office environment
contracting and consolidating. Previously, they had thousands of employees at the location.
After Baxter's announcement, Bridge Industrial expressed interest in purchasing the property.
They also requested annexation to the Village knowing they would have to appear before the
Plan Commission and Village Board as well as address the required criteria. Many have
expressed concern or support to the proposal. The Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing
on May 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at a location to be determined. In the process, everyone will have
the opportunity to be heard in a respectful manner. The Board, at the conclusion of the hearings,
will contemplate the Plan Commission's recommendation. Mayor Shapiro emphatically stated
no one on the Village Board or Plan Commission has pre judged the application and that it is
important to let the process take place before forming an opinion.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT SIX MONTH Finance Director Eric Burk presented highlights
REPORT from the Finance Department objectives report.
The department recently completed the fieldwork
for the 2022 annual comprehensive financial report. Mr. Burk reported that it should be ready to
present to the Board next month. Mr. Burk noted the 2021 budget received the GFOA award.
He stated the annual levy Ordinance was prepared and a portion of the levy was abated. Mr.
Burk reported the department filed the annual compliance report for the American Rescue Plan
Act grant and the remaining $1.26 million will be spent on the Waukegan Road Water Main
proj ect.
Mr. Burk reported the department has started working on the actuarial for the police pension
fund. Mr. Burk stated that last year the fund was 101% funded. Mr. Burk reported the Village
made the right debt service payment and have submitted the qualified papers to receive the
QECB rebates. He does not anticipate any new debt in 2023.
Mr. Burk noted the Village Hall receptionist was promoted to a finance generalist position. Mr.
Burk noted the flu shot and health screening event was funded through the health insurance
cooperative and several lunch and learns were held, as well as other wellness and HR functions.
Mr. Burk reported the Village boundaries were updated with the IDOR to ensure the Village is
getting the proper revenues.
DOCUMENT APPROVAL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the April 17, 2023, Board of Trustees meeting.
Trustee Berg 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 1, 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)
TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Burk presented highlights from the March 2023
Treasurer's report representing 25 percent of the
fiscal year. He noted sales tax continues to exceed prior years due to increased cost of goods,
new businesses and a general recovery. Mr. Burk reported the March collections are based on
December sales and exceeded the previous month for the past three years. He stated the Water &
Sewer billings continue to reflect lower usage months. Mr. Burk noted State income tax
increased from the same period of the prior year and is consistent with prior year to date amount.
Mr. Burk reported notable expenditures in March include construction and engineering costs, the
purchase of 839 Todd Court and a live scan fingerprint scanner. He stated the overall operating
expenditures are below projection as expected due to timing of seasonal/once-a-year
expenditures such as liability insurance, memberships and special events.
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PUBLIC COMMENT Andrew Marwick noted the Village spends a lot of
time on signs and appearance. He does not believe
the Baxter property is right for Deerfield and he believes it will be an eyesore. The building is 1
million square feet and more than 10 times the size of the largest building in the Village. Mr.
Marwick stated he believes there are other options for the property and that this type of building
is going to be overbuilt. Mr. Marwick noted traffic will be an issue as well.
Tom Krol received an email from Andrew Lichterman in response to his inspection; however,
Deerfield missed the code violation on his property and he believes the high voltage wiring
should have been flagged as a violation. Mr. Krol stated Deerfield missed an obvious code
violation that anyone who opens the unit's lid can easily view. He does not believe the Illinois
statute applies and any appliance sending high voltage power service to an entire house with
16,000 watts should be a priority for an electrical inspection. Mr. Krol believes Deerfield failed
to uncover the clear violation of the electric code and they should pay a certified technician to
bring the undersize wiring up to code.
There were no Reports.
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CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
There was no Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R-23-20 GRANTING AN
EXTENSION TO A DEVELOPMENT
SCHEDULE FOR 8 PARKWAY
NORTH CENTER PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (QUADRANGLE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
A Resolution extending the deadline for a
development schedule by one year for the PUD
located at 8 Parkway North Center for
Quadrangle Development Corporation. Mr.
Lichterman noted the current proposal is for e a
200,000 square foot building.
The Resolution, as -drafted, would extend the deadline for one-year to May 15, 2024, to be
consistent with Section 12.09-H of the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance. The developer was granted a
one-year extension in 2022 and are requesting another one-year extension that would require
them to begin construction on the property by May 15, 2024. Trustee Oppenheim asked if any
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changes have been made to the proposal. Mr. Lichterman reported no change shave been made
to the proposal.
Trustee Benton moved to adopt a Resolution granting an extension to a development schedule
for 8 Parkway North Center PUD. 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-23-21 APPROVING AN A Resolution authorizing an economic incentive
ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT agreement with 2300 Carlson, LLC, for Shake
WITH 2300 CARLSON, LLC (SHAKE Shack located at 560 Waukegan Road. Mr.
SHACK — 560 WAUKEGAN ROAD Lichterman noted they will open in March 2024.
Mr. Marwick is against this project because of the drive-thru. He does not think they should do
business here if they cannot do it without the incentive. Mr. Marwick believes this is out of
control and the Village should draw the line on tax rebates. He does not think the Village should
give the incentive to 2300 Carlson, LLC.
Trustee Seiden was opposed to the project, but does not oppose the incentive, as it is a good way
to attract businesses into the Village. Trustee Oppenheim stated the Village only provides
incentives to very large cost projects with extenuating circumstances. Mayor Shapiro noted the
building could remain dark, which would not help anyone.
Trustee Berg moved to adopt the Resolution approving an economic incentive agreement with
2300 Carlson, LLC, for Shake Shack located at 560 Waukegan Road. Trustee Oppenheim
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
Trustee Benton seconded the motion.
meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF
DISCUSSION
There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. The
Mayor Shapiro swore in the newly re-elected
OFFICE Trustees.
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Trustee Larry Berg, Trustee Elaine Jacoby and Trustee William "Bill" Seiden took their oaths of
office.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m.
Present: Dan Shapiro, Mayor
Robert Benton
Larry Berg
Elaine Jacoby
Rebekah Metts-Childers
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.
DISCUSSION
SPEEDY RECOVERY On behalf of the Village, Mayor Shapiro wished
former Village Trustee Barbara Struthers a speedy
recovery.
ARBOR DAY Mayor Shapiro had the pleasure of planting a bald
cypress with students from Shepard School.
FOOD TRUCKS The Village will host the Food Truck Wednesday
Series starting May 17, 2023, and continuing on the
third Wednesday of every month through September.
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to DHS graduate Charlie Jones who
was selected in the fourth round of the NFL Draft
by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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 8:08 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 15,
2023, at 7:30 p.m.
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