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04/17/1978238 April 17, 1978 Prior to the regular meeting, President Forrest welcomed the Board and audience to the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Deerfield. He introduced Mr. Jack Overholt-of Sara Lee who introduced some employees of the company. Mr. Overholt presented a placque, an iced mural of the Seal of the United States, which was used as a decoration on the Bicentennial cake made by Sara Lee in 1977. He congratulated the Village on reaching its 75th anniversary, and presented a beautiful cake to be eaten. He was thanked by the President, who cut the cake, with coffee in the lobby. The manager read the minutes of an imaginary meeting held in June , 1903. The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, April 17, 1978 at 8:25 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President D. Jeffrey Blumenthal Norma Gavin Jerold L. Heisler Cynthia J. Marty Edwin B. Seidman Vernon E. Swanson Absent: None and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. James Stucko, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the minutes of the meeting held April 3, 1978 be approved as corrected. (Page 234, line 27 - add "Therapists "; line 33 - strike "they ", insert "the Department "). Motion carried unanimously. Approve Warrant No. W -78 -4 Trustee Gavin moved seconded by Trustee Marty, that Warrant No. W -78 -4 - payment of bills, in- cluding fund transfer and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) Treasurer's Report The treasurer submitted a report dated March 1978, including a highlight control report, cash and in- vestment statements, detail expenditures by activity, revenue and expense statement, and cash flow statements. The treasurer said the sales tax revenue was greater than anticipated and $20,000 had been refunded on sewers installed years ago. The Judge will decide on taxes on April 18th. Public Hearing- Budget A Public Hearing was held on the tentative Budget Revenue Sharing Funds for the fiscal year May 1, 1978 to April 30, 1979. The treasurer said the Budget was basically balanced with an increase of approximately 6 per cent. He reviewed the various categories in the Budget and pointed out increases. Mr. Tom Parfitt, President of the Library Board, explained why the Library's Budget has been increased. The Public Hearing on Revenue Sharing Funds was held, and the amount available will be used for the new Police facility. The President read his Budget message. Approve CCPA Contract President Forrest stated that decisions on the new Agreement between the Village of Deerfield and the Combined Counties Police Association, Deerfield Chapter, had been had been reached by the Village Board and the Assocation without legal representation. The two year agreement sets forth salaries and seniorities, vacations, holidays, grievance proced- ures, overtime pay, and strikes among other matters. Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Agreement be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) D 239 Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with two additions and two deletions, was presented for consideration as follows: CONSENT AGENDA Authorization for President to sign engineering contract with Warren & Von Praag, Inc. for Phase II Parking Lot design. Approval of final plat and execution authorized for Vecchione Buck Farm Resubdivision at 343 Landis Lane. Proclamation designating May 3rd as Sun Day in recognition of achievements and plans for solar energy, as requested by the League of Women Voters. Proclamation designating,the week of April 23 through the 29th as Good Will Week in recognition of the 160 anniversary of the United States - Canada boundary, as requested by the Kiwanis Club. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) M Nays: None (0) Co MFT Resolution $169000 for Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that St. Maintenance $169,000 be appropriated from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 1978 street maintenance. Motion carried unanimously. Extend DOT St. Maintenance Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, Agreement to 6/30/79 that the Agreement between the Department of Transporta- tion and the Village be extended to June 30, 1979 for maintenance of State Roads in the Village. Motion carried unanimously. Permit Milk Sales at Gas Discussion was had on Mr. Stucko's letter which stated Stations as Accessory Use that in his opinion, the sale of milk at gas stations was permitted as an accessory use although the Board should rule on the question. The building commissioner stated the proposed new Zoning Ordinance would permit milk machines as an accessory use but a license must be obtained. Trustee Seidman stated he felt the ordinance should be modified if it is permissible to have milk machines, otherwise a dangerous precedent would be set. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the.attorney's report be accepted and, as a matter of policy, the sale of milk be permitted as an accessory use. Motion carried, Tristee Seidman voting Nay. r c Wended BZA Report - Variation A report from the Board of Zoning Appea�Is %tat a variation 1142 Chestnut (Ebner) be granted to permit the construction of a second floor Authorize Ordinance addition to an existing structure having a minimum side yard of 4.15 feet. a total side yards of 8.64 feet and a lot area of 4,500 square feet, at 1142 Chestnut Street, as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ebner. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the report be approved and the attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance granting the variations. Motion carried unanimously. BZA Report- Variation A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals stated that, 1024 Wayne (Chesterfield) by a 3 to 1 vote, no recommendation was made for a front Authorize Ordinance yard variation at 1024 Wayne Avenue, as requested by Chesterfield Builders. The lot has a 30 foot building line, but due to an error the house has a 26.5 foot setback which was discovered when a spotted survey was made of the property. Discussion was had of the error, and Mr. Hillman of Chesterfield Builders stated he was accustomed to working with a 25 foot setback but due to the unusual circumstance of only a 30 foot street dedication, a 30 foot setback was desirable, but a mistake was made. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the report of the Board of Zoning Appeals be received, and the attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance granting the variation. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance- Comprehensive Amend. to Zoning Ordinance (0- 78 -17) invaluable efforts. Corrections having been made to the Comprehen- sive Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, the President read a letter he has sent to all who worked on the ordinance, thanking them for their Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the ordinance for the Comprhensive Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be passed and published in pamphlet form. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) The meeting was recessed at 9:40 p.m. and reconvened at 9:50 p.m., all members present. Authorize Ordinance Mr. Frank Wagner of Kuhn's Delicatessen requested Class C Liquor License the issuance of a Class C liquor license to Kuhn's Delicatessen permit him to serve beer and wine to customers who have lunch there. Trustee Seidman stated only 7 per cent of the total area is for service to lunch customers, and the granting of a license would set a serious precedent. Trustee Blumenthal said he could not see the liquor service becoming a nuisance. Trustee Swanson stated he agreed with Trustee Seidman, and the Board may have the same type of request and would feel they would have to be consistent. Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance increasing the Class C liquor licenses by one. Motion carried, Trustees Seidman and Swanson voting Nay. Deny Ring Variation The Board of Zoning Appeals having recommended 1115 Lampton Lane denial of the rear yard variation at 1115 Lampton Lane, as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Ring, and the Comprehensive Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance having been passed which will permit the variation, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals be accepted and the petition for a rear yard variation be denied. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance Budget Amendment The ordinance was presented amending the Street St. & Brdge. Add $20000 and Bridge Budget for 1977 -78 by the addition of (0- 78 -18) $10,000 for overtime and $10,000 for salt. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty then moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays:. None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance - Budget Amendment The ordinance was presented amending the Budget Scavenger Add $14000 for 1977 -78 by the addition of $14,000 for con - (0 -78 -191 tractual scavenger service. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ru;es be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty then moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. UU CD J 241 Ordinance Adopting Budget The ordinance was presented approving and adopting an (0- 78 -20) annual Budget for the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year May 1, 1978 to April 30, 1979, a copy of the Budget attached to the ordinance. Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the ordinance be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance andicating his approval thereof. Ordinance- Manager's Salary The ordinance was presented establishing the compensation (0- 78 -21) of the Village Manager to be $38,400 for the year May 1, 1978 to April 30, 1979. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance - Salaries (0- 78 -22) Village of Deerfield. The ordinance was presented amending the Wage and Salary Plan and establishing the compensation of officers and employees for the fiscal year 1978 -1979 for the Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance iA�cating his approval thereof. Request Restore On- Street Mr. Robert York of the Chamber of Commerce requested Parking in CBD Non -Rush Hours the restoration of on- street parking on Waukegan and Deerfield Roads during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m. He presented petitions signed by more than 2000 people who shop in Deerfield who asked that on- street parking be restored. Dangerous parking spaces would be eliminated but there are approximately 65 spaces where cars can be parked during non -rush hours with no interference with traffic. The Chamber will enforce any parking restrictions. The pros and cons of on- street parking were discussed at length. President Forrest said the answer to the problem was not on- street parking but the Village need for parking lots. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the matter be referred to the Safety Council and a report on enforcement from the Chief of Police, the matter to be on the agenda for reports at the second meeting in May. Motion carried unanimously. The manager was directed to notify the Chamber of Commerce and to make available all information. Re:No Parking 1400 -10 Residents of Woodridge Court asked for revocation of Woodridge Ct. Authorize the ordinance passed March 20, 1978 which prohibits Ordinance Change parking between 1400 and 1410 Woodridge Court. The Chief of Police recommended that the Municipal Code be amended to read "at any place where the vehicle would obstruct any part of a driveway ". Trustee Seidman proposed that in the future the Village engineer check plans for cul -de- sacs. 242 Trustee Heisler said the Board should not get involved, and paring should remain prohibited because no car would fit there Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the No Parking signs remain where they are. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance according to the Chief's suggestion. Motion carried unanimously. Request -Class E Liquor Mr. Grover of Farfel's Restaurant requested the License - Farfel's the issuance of a Class E liquor license. Trustee Marty stated that when he got the beer and wine license he had said no Class E license was needed. No action was taken on this request. Clerk's Reports The clerk reported a legible copy of the legal description was needed for the ordinance approving variations for the Vecchione Subdivision, Ordinance No. 0- 78 -15. She asked that the President or Board write to legislators regarding amendments to the Election Code which the Illinois Municipal League says are unworkable. Reports The President stated the Chamber of Commerce would bring names for appointment to the Village Center Committee at the next meeting. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Heisler and seconded by Trustee Seidman, that meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. APPROVED: President ATTEST: Village Clerk