07/05/2023July 5, 2023
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order on
July 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Deerfield Village Hall. The clerk called the roll and announced that
the following were
Present: Robert Benton
Larry Berg
Elaine Jacoby
Rebekah Metts-Childers
Mary Oppenheim
William Seiden
Dan Shapiro, Mayor
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager Kent
Street and Ben Schuster, Village Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Attorney Esquire Hannah Saed led those
in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
DOCUMENT APPROVAL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the June 20, 2023, Board of Trustees meeting.
Trustee Benton 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 In the absence of Mr. Burk, Mr. Street presented
highlights from the May 2023 Treasurer's Report
representing 42% of the fiscal year. Mr. Street noted the Village received the closeout of the
excess liability pool with a credit of $318,000.
BILLS AND PAYROLL
Trustee Seiden moved to approve the bills and
payroll dated July 5, 2023. Trustee Metts-Childers
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Andrew Marwick expressed concern that the
Baxter -Bridge project is going to the Lake County
Planning, Building and Development Department. He believes the current site is very attractive
with ponds and mature vegetation and there are many better uses for the property. He asked the
Village to take an official stance. Mr. Marwick believes warehouse/logistics facilities are an
eyesore. The bulk and height will be substantially larger than any other site in Deerfield.
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Darcy Marwick suggested Deerfield replace the fireworks display with a drone light show. She
pointed out that many different groups are affected by fireworks including pets, veterans and
those with certain disabilities. She also stated that other cities have implemented drone light
shows, which would help reduce noise and air pollution.
Arnold Footle believes this year's fireworks display was good and very well organized. He
believes the parade was not as good as in previous years. Mr. Footle thanked the Village for the
festivities over the weekend.
There were no Reports.
REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0-23-15 AUTHORIZING Mr. Street reported the Park District worked with
AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEERFIELD the neighboring property owner to add additional
PARK DISTRICT SPECIAL USE TO bushes for buffering and are requesting approval
PERMIT PHASE 2 RENOVATIONS TO for the Phase 2 renovations. Trustee Metts-Childers
JEWETT PARK LOCATED AT 836 is still concerned about the proximity of the
JEWETT PARK DRIVE children's area and the teen area. She encouraged
the Village to pay attention to how families are
receiving that and how the areas are being used. She thinks 90% of the plan is beautiful and
Jewett Park will continue to be a pillar in the community.
Trustee Benton appreciates the ADA access, which will make it easier for people with health
conditions or impairments to enjoy the park. Trustee Oppenheim noted all the plant materials
were laid out in the packet. She pointed out that it will be a massive undertaking and extremely
beautiful. She believes the additional screening will more than adequately protect the neighbor's
privacy. Mayor Shapiro thanked the Park District for a great project. He asked the Park District
to keep an eye on the proximity of the playground and teen area.
Mr. Marwick expressed concern about the ADA access and lack of parking for those with
disabilities. He is not happy with the zigzag design of the ramp, when there are other access
points that are more accessible. Mr. Marwick does not believe many older residents will want to
go to a skate park.
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Trustee Oppenheim moved to adopt the Ordinance amending the Deerfield Park District special
use to permit Phase 2 renovations to Jewett Park. Trustee Berg seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN Mr. Street requested a motion to continue this
AMENDMENT TO THE TENNAQUA agenda item until the July 17, 2023, Board of
SPECIAL USE TO ALLOW CHANGES Trustees meeting.
TO THE TENNAQUA MASTER PLAN
AND RENOVATIONS TO THE
TENNAQUA CLUB AT 1 TENNAQUA
LANE
Trustee Benton moved to continue this item until the July 17, 2023, Board of Trustees meeting.
Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-23-16 AUTHORIZING Assistant Village Manager Andrew Lichterman
AMENDMENTS TO THE DEERFIELD reported staff reviewed the proposed changes,
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO SECTION including amending the Comprehensive Plan and
4-8 AND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP future land use map, the Zoning Ordinance and the
FOR THE AREA SOUTH OF LAKE rezoning the property. He stated there is no specific
COOK ROAD LOCATED AT 0, 1411, proposal at this time, but the ordinance will set the
1415, 1417, 1419, 1425, 1435 AND 1445 Zoning district and establish the Zoning regulations.
LAKE COOK ROAD
Trustee Oppenheim noted this area includes the
Embassy Suites, but they will not be affected by these changes. Mr. Lichterman confirmed they
would be classified as a pre-existing conforming use.
Mr. Marwick expressed concern about the condition of the wooden fences along Lake Cook
Road, which are unattractive. He reported that when Lake Cook Road was redone in Wheeling,
attractive stone walls were installed. He suggested the County or Village install 10-foot concrete
walls to provide the residents better protection. Mr. Marwick believes retail is over -saturated
and there are too many health facilities in the area. He suggested the best use would be
residential and noted the height could go higher than 75 feet because of the distance to Lake
Cook Road.
Trustee Seiden moved to adopt the Ordinance authorizing amendments to the Deerfield
Comprehensive Plan to section 4-8 and the future land use map for the area south of Lake Cook
Road located at 0, 1411, 1415, 1417, 1419, 1425, 1435 and 1445 Lake Cook Road. Trustee
Benton seconded the motion.
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Trustee Seiden noted the Trustees discussed this at the last meeting. Mr. Street added the Plan
Commission had discussed this at length as well.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-23-17 AUTHORIZING
AMENDMENTS TO THE DEERFIELD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CREATE
A NEW ENTERTAINMENT AND
LIMITED RETAIL BUSINESS ZONING
DISTRICT SOUTH OF LAKE COOK
ROAD LOCATED AT 0, 1411, 1415,
1417, 1419, 1425, 1435 AND 1445 LAKE
COOK ROAD
An Ordinance authorizing amendments to the
Deerfield Comprehensive Plan to create a new
entertainment and limited retail business Zoning
District south of Lake Cook Road.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adopt the Ordinance authorizing amendments to the Deerfield
Comprehensive Plan to create a new entertainment and limited retail business Zoning District
south of Lake Cook Road located at 0, 1411, 1415, 1417, 1419, 1425, 1435 and 1445 Lake Cook
Road. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0-23-18 AUTHORIZING
THE REZONING OF THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 0, 1411, 1415, 1417, 1419,
1425, 1435, AND 1445 LAKE COOK
ROAD FROM I-1 OFFICE RESEARCH
RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICT TO C-4 ENTERTAINMENT
AND LIMITED RETAIL BUSINESS
ZONING DISTRICT
An Ordinance authorizing the rezoning of the
properties located at 0, 1411, 1415, 1417, 1419,
1425, 1435 and 1445 Lake Cook Road from I-1
office and research restricted industrial Zoning
District to the C-4 entertainment and limited
retail business Zoning District.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adopt the Ordinance authorizing the rezoning of the properties
located at 0, 1411, 1415, 1417, 1419, 1425, 1435 and 1445 Lake Cook Road from an I-1 office
research restricted industrial Zoning District to C-4 entertainment and limited retail business
Zoning District. Trustee Metts-Childers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
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NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R-23-32 APPROVING AN Deputy Chief Budny reported the Police
AGREEMENT FOR POLICE PEER Department is seeking Board approval for police
SUPPORT AND MENTAL HEALTH peer support and mental health network
NETWORK PARTICIPATION WITH participation. Mr. Budny stated the Department has
VELAN SOLUTIONS, LLC developed a comprehensive wellness plan designed
to promote physical health, mental health, financial
and emotional health. One of the key components is the mental health support. Mr. Budny noted
the officer wellbeing program is designed to help officers both personally and professionally.
Joining this peer support network is the next step for the overall wellbeing of our officers. Mr.
Budny reported this program provides critical support so officers and staff are in a comfortable
position to do their jobs. Mr. Budny noted the annual fee is based on the number of employees
and will not exceed $1,680 annually.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adopt the Resolution approving an agreement for police peer
support and mental health network participation with Velan Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to
exceed $1,680. 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-23-33 AUTHORIZING Mr. Lichterman reported that on December 24,
DOCUMENT SCANNING SERVICES 2022, the Community Development file room was
flooded. Mr. Lichterman reported staff is
suggesting digitizing the documents, both damaged and undamaged. He noted staff recommends
moving forward with Microsystems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $34,735. Trustee
Oppenheim asked whether all documents would be digitized in the future. Mr. Lichterman
reported every year the Village digitizes about $10,000 worth of documents. He noted this
document scanning represents the remainder of this year's document digitization.
Trustee Benton moved to approve a Resolution authorizing document scanning services. 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-23-34 APPROVING A Mr. Lichterman noted the subdivision is comprised
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF A of four properties with a front yard setback of 70
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR THE feet. He reported the homeowners have signed off
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 828, 830, to vacate the 70-foot front yard setback. Mr.
832 AND 834 NORTHWOODS COURT Lichterman stated this Resolution would re-
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IN DEERFIELD ILLINOIS establish the front yard setback of 35 feet, which is
the underlying R-1 single family setback.
Trustee Berg questioned whether all the properties are in conformance of the new setback. Mr.
Lichterman reported most of the homes are setback further than 70 feet.
Trustee Jacoby moved to approve the Resolution approving a termination and release of a
restrictive covenant for the properties located at 828, 830, 832 and 834 Northwoods Court.
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
DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS Mayor Shapiro noted the Village had a lot of
discussions regarding whether the Family Days
celebration should go on this year. Mayor Shapiro noted the police department and public works
staff did a tremendous job. He stated that he is appreciative the Board's decision to move
forward and that it was a great event. Mayor Shapiro thanked the sponsors, commission
volunteers and staff. Trustee Benton noted Jeff Marks performed his responsibility to the
Village despite a family tragedy.
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 8:17 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 17, 2023,
at 7:30 p.m.
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