09/18/2023September 18, 2023
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order on
September 18, 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 Steven Elrod, Village Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Shapiro led those in attendance in reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Shapiro proclaimed September 15 to
October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
and called upon all people of Deerfield, Illinois, to learn more about various Hispanic
communities and to celebrate this month.
The Community Relations Commission and Deerfield Library will be hosting a viewing and
discussion of the documentary My Name is Lopez on September 28 at the Deerfield Library
followed by a discussion with co -producer Gary Gand and Brett Schwartz, head of the DHS Film
and TV Department.
Trustee Benton moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
BERNARD FORREST PUBLIC SERVICE Mayor Shapiro presented the Bernard Forrest Public
AWARD Service Award to Trustee Bob Benton for 50 years
of service to the Village.
Trustee Benton and his wife, Mrs. Barbara Benton, moved to Deerfield in 1965 and raised their
children through the Deerfield school system. He worked for three railroads and served the
Village in various capacities for 50 years. He served as Chairman of the Plan Commission
during the recommendation for projects including Deerfield Square, the post office expansion
and many others.
Trustee Benton thanked the Board for the honor. He looks forward to more service to the
Village. Those in attendance took a brief recess to celebrate Trustee Benton's service.
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DOCUMENT APPROVAL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the September 5, 2023, Board of Trustees
meeting and the August 28, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting. Trustee Metts-Childers
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seiden moved to approve the bills and
payroll dated September 18, 2023. Trustee Benton
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 was no Public Comment.
There were no Reports.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
There was no Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0-23-28 AMENDING Assistant Village Manager, Andrew Lichterman,
ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE reported large trucks that stand with their engines
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE running for prolonged periods of time create air and
OF DEERFIELD, 1975, AS AMENDED noise pollution, obstruct traffic and create
REGARDING STANDING VEHICLES nuisances. He noted this Ordinance would establish
WEIGHING MORE THAN 10,000 a new nuisance provision in the Municipal Code
POUNDS that prohibits vehicles weighing more than 10,000
pounds from idling for more than 10 minutes in the
Village with three exceptions. Trustee Seiden asked about enforcement. Mr. Lichterman
reported the police department would handle enforcement. He noted this Ordinance would be a
proactive step in addressing truck nuisances and would support anti -pollution efforts in the
Village's Climate Action Report. Mr. Street noted there is an existing regulation in place
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preventing vehicles more than 12,000 pounds from driving on Deerfield Road. Mr. Lichterman
noted the amendment does not single out diesel trucks. Trustee Oppenheim noted this will
greatly help reduce greenhouse gases.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adopt the Ordinance amending Article 1 of Chapter 16 of the
Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield, 1975, as amended regarding standing vehicles
weighing more than 10,000 pounds. 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 0-23-29 AMENDING Mr. Lichterman reported this Ordinance would
SECTION 15-16 OF THE MUNICIPAL amend the Municipal Code to clarify that snow
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF removal activities are exempt from the Village
DEERFIELD, 1975, AS AMENDED noise regulations. He noted this matches the
REGARDING SNOW REMOVAL Village's past practices to allow individuals and
OPERATIONS businesses to engage in snow removal activities,
including conducting those activities at night, to
allow for safe and easy passage of emergency vehicles, residents getting to and coming from
places of employment and students getting to and from school.
Trustee Metts-Childers moved to amend Section 15-16 of the Municipal Code of the Village of
Deerfield, 1975, as amended regarding snow removal operations. 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-23-39 AUTHORIZING Director of Public Works and Engineering Bob
THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD F-150 Phillips reported the Greenhouse Gas Reduction
LIGHTNING PICKUP TRUCKS Working Group has recommended the replacement
of 15 light -use vehicles with electric vehicles by the
year 2030. To help achieve this goal, staff is proposing to replace two additional vehicles with
Ford F-150 all electric pick-up trucks. Mr. Phillips noted the Village joined the waiting list for
the trucks in September of 2021, and the vehicles will be available for delivery in 2023. He
reported the Public Works Department has installed seven EV charging stations in preparation of
electrifying the administrative and inspection portion of the fleet. If approved, the Village will
take/trade two existing used Public Works vehicles (retired police vehicles) out of the working
fleet. Mr. Phillips reported the Ford F-150 lightning pick-up trucks are not specifically budgeted
for, but the purchase is recommended out of the $250,000 that is set aside each year for green
initiatives. He noted there is ample funding available in this account to cover the cost of the
vehicles. Trustee Oppenheim believes the Village needs to act urgently on this, especially
because of the UAW strike.
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Trustee Berg moved to waive the competitive bidding process and adopt the Resolution to
Purchase Two Ford F-150 Lightning Pick-up Trucks from Highland Park Ford in an amount not
to exceed $109,360 (not including in the trade-in vehicles). 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-23-40 AUTHORIZING Deputy Chief Chris Fry reported the police
THE VILLAGE TO ENTER INTO A department is requesting approval of a Resolution
DISPATCH AGREEMENT WITH THE authorizing the Village of Deerfield to enter into an
VILLAGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE emergency dispatch services agreement with the
Village of Lincolnshire. Deputy Chief Fry noted
the Village of Deerfield has provided emergency dispatch services to the Village of Lincolnshire
since 2018. He reported that after consult and agreement by all involved parties, the Village of
Lincolnshire approved the 5-year agreement on September 11, 2023, for Deerfield to continue
handling dispatch services.
Trustee Seiden moved to adopt the Resolution authorizing the Village to enter into a dispatch
agreement with the Village of Lincolnshire. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES Mayor Shapiro and Village Manager Street met
with Representative Bob Morgan and Senator Julie
Morrison. They listened to the concerns of the constituents.
MEETING WITH MAYOR JOHNSON Mayor Shapiro met with Chicago Mayor Brandon
Johnson last week. It was part of the Metropolitan
Mayors Caucus efforts to discuss common issues with Mayor Johnson. Mayor Johnson spoke
about regional approaches to transportation and social services.
HARVEST FEST Mayor Shapiro reported Harvest Fest was a great
success. There were 1,500 attendees and the band
7th Heaven was a huge hit.
FOOD TRUCK WEDNESDAY
of the year.
This Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from
4:30-8 p.m. will be the last Food Truck Wednesday
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GREENHOUSE GAS MEETING The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Working Group
will meet on Thursday next week.
TRUSTEE IN THE TOWN Trustee Seiden reported the Saturday is the last
Trustee in the Town at the Farmers Market. Mayor
Shapiro and Trustee Seiden will be available from 9 a.m. to noon to answer questions.
WAUKEGAN ROAD WATERMAIN Mr. Street expects the project to be completed by
PROJECT the end of the month. There were some things than
could not be anticipated. He recognized the
growing frustration as it is the pathway to the high school.
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Trustee Oppenheim reported the Friends of the
Library will have their annual book sale at this
week's Farmers Market. All of the proceeds will support the Deerfield Public Library.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Jacoby moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The
motion passed by unanimously on a voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 2,
2023, at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk