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02/01/198236 February 1, 1982 ' The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on Monday, Feb - ruary 1, 1982 at'8:05 P.M.. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the follow- ing were:. Present: Bernard Forrest, President V :Marvin W. Ehlers Jerold L. Heisler Cynthia J. Marty Edwin B. Seidman Vernon E. Swanson J. Robert York and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attor- ney James Stucko and Village Manager Robert D. Franz.. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of January 18, 1982 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES Public Works Director E. Klasinski was PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. present to discuss and answer any ques- tions regarding his report on Departmen- tal Objectives and 1980 -81 Comparison Tabulations. Trustee Seidman noted that he had had an opportunity to observe various parts of the Village early in the morning;* and complimented Mr. Klasinski and his men for their "tremendous job" of snow removal... almost "scraping the streets clean." Trus- tee Marty remarked that she, too, had heard a compliment that morning. Trustee York stated that he was very proud of the Public Works Department, and that after looking at figures for December, he found that Mr. Klasinski "spends Village money like it was his "...that at this point in time, his department's expenditures are considerably less than expected. He commended Mr. Klasinski and his men for doing a good job. Trustee Ehlers, noting that sludge and leaf mulch had been spread on the Hoe, Hoe, Hoe garden plots, asked Mr. Klasinski about possible soil contamination by heavy metals in the sludge. Mr. Klaskinski replied that Deerfield has no industry which would generate heavy metals, and that tests, made in compliance with State laws, show Deerfield well below the parameters established by the EPA. The Board thanked Mr. Klasinski for his report. APPOINTMENTS MANPOWER RECOMMENDATIONS November, 1983; Mr. Stephen King to the Mrs. Patricia Stryker to the Youth Coun uels as Chairman of the Youth Council. Marty, that Mayor Forrest's recommended unanimously. Mayor Forrest announced that he wished to recommend the appointment of Mr. Harry Morgan to the Police Pension Board until Cable Advisory Board until November, 1984; ail until November,'1983; and Mr. Neil Sam - Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee appointments be approved. Motion carried SENIOR SUBSIDY The Board was in receipt of a report from the Human Relations Commission (HRC) stat- ing that following a poll of the Village subsidized Seniors, it was the consensus of those present at the HRC's last meeting, that the Village subsidy, with possible mod- ifications, should probably be continued for another year. Mayor Forrest stated that the housing subsidy had never been intended as a permanent program, but that the Board had initially set it up as an interim measure to tide individuals over until federally funded Senior Housing was available (One Deerfield Place). He further stated that an-examination of the statistics furnished by the HRC (showing that of the 37 seniors who had received Village subsidy, only 7, 1 home- owner and 6 renters, had moved into the Senior Housing) led him to believe that some seniors had used the subsidy as an alternative to Senior Housing. He expressed con- cern that Deerfield's criteria might not have been, but-should have been, similar to that for the Senior Housing, asking "if they can't qualify for Senior Housing, how can they qualify for Deerfield subsidies ?" Trustee Marty replied that of the 30 seniors who had not moved into One Deerfield Place, 10 simply did not apply. Mrs. Rose Mary Stavropolous, Chairman of the HRC, stated that due to lack of information and poor counselling, some seniors had the mistaken notionsthat they could apply and move in anytime they needed to, that possible Reagan cuts might result in the discontinuance of the federal subsidies for occupants at One Deerfield Place, etc. 1 n w- - Four other seniors had.found.that.if they sold their homes, their income would disqualify them for a subsidized apartment, and they would have to pay $525 per month (market value) as well as their electric heating.bills. To'Mayor Forrest's inquiry a §='to whether Reverse Mortgages were generally avail= able in Illinois, Trustee Swanson reported that, at his request, a Savings and, Loan Co. had been researching Reverse Mortgages, and he would be meeting,with them the next day to learn their findings. Trustee York commented that he, as well as everyone in the Village who is in- terested in the Senior Housing, is confused and frustrated by the fact that no- body seems to know for sure how much income one may have and still be entitled to a rent subsidy at One Deerfield Place. He was of the strong opinion that while individual applications should be held confidential, there must be rules govern- ing subsidies about which Villager's as well as any U.S. citizen (who support the program through taxation) can be informed. He saw no legitimate reason why he and others who have sought such information have been unable to acquire it.' He felt that a better understanding of the requirements for Senior Housing would be of help to the Board in deciding whether the Village subsidy should be continued. Trustee Marty stated that all the seniors receiving Village subsidies had been told and understood that when Senior Housing was available the Village subsidy would.stop.',Mayor Forrest added that he did not feel. the Board had a commitment_, to continue the subsidy,either in its present or revised fornq past May 1, 1982. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, to refer the matter of a sub- sidy to the Finance Committee. Motion passed unanimously. At Trustee Heisler's request, Mgr. Franz will check on requirements for subsi- dized Senior Housing and guarantees of future subsidy funding for existing housing such as One Deerfield Place. SOUTH OF DEERFIELD COMMONS AREA The Board had before it nine ordinances COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT for first reading. Mayor Forrest asked ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Attorney Stucko to explain his approach DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS to amending the Comprehensive Plan, Zon- ing Ordinance and establishing Density Bonuses for that area south. of the Deerfield Commons. Attorney Stucko stated that to simplify this sizable job, he had decided to "present specific enactments which ought to be adopted as one whole package," and that he had attempted to follow the Zoning Ordinance in sequence, thereby enabling the Board to take a step -by -step action to arrive at the point of the Plan Commission's' recommendation. Trustee Swanson stated that he felt consideration of the amendment to the Com- prehensive Plan should precede deliberation on step-by-step zoning amendments. Mayor Forrest concurred, and Trustee Swanson spearheaded a lenghty discussion' of the changes to the'Comprehensive Plan which had been recommended by the Plan Commission as well as recommended changes by the Village Center Develop- ment Commission which differed somewhat from those submitted by the Plan Com- mission. Consideration was given to the effect of high land values, the possi- bility of small retail shops which might not offer much competition to the Commons' shops, possible variations upon request, density bonuses, etc. The Board generally agreed: 1) that the recommended demarcation for purely resi dential.use (multiple.family) was appropriate,---2) that the property at the west side of the cemetery be designated multiple family rather than a park site, 3) that the rear of the property fronting on Osterman between the railroad and Hoff- man Ave. be designated C -1, 4) that the north side of Osterman extending eastward from the railroad.to the.west property line of the Texaco filling station be designated multiple family /office /limited commercial,.'and 5) that 'the range of commercial uses allowed in office buildings be. expanded. Attorney Stucko will prepare ordinances to reflect - -the Board's views and'pre- sent them for possible passage at the next Board meeting when they will be con - sidered as having a second reading. .TOLLWAY INTERCHANGE .LAKE -COOK ROAD RESOLUTION R -82 -01 for a tollway interchange at Trustee Seidman moved, seconded,by Trus- tee York, that the resolution requesting the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to reexamine as soon as possible the need Lake -Cook Road be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. MM MeA Trustee York commended Mgr. Franz on his' past letter to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. SUBSIDIZE CAB SERVICE RTA AGREEMENT SIGNED cab service. Motion carried on Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that Mayor Forrest be authorized to sign the RTA Agreement for subsidized following vote: AYES: Ehlers; Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) Mgr. Franz stated that the Board had been PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED discussing the possibility of Tax Inere- MARCH 18, 1982 ment Financing for,property in the south- ern portion of the Village on both sides. of Lake -Cook Road. Staff had been working with R.V. Noreen and Assoc., finan- cial consultants,, and Borge & Pitt, bond counsels, on the possibility of,estab- lishing such a TIF district and had been keeping the Board informed. He further reported that a map showing proposed boundaries had been prepared .(attached), and that to conform with statutory procedural requirements of notices 45 days before hearingson such districts, a legal notice had been prepared and sent by certified mail to all affected taxing bodies regarding a public hearing on March 18, 1982 to consider establishment of a tax increment financing district. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Board confirm that a-public hearing will be held on March 18, 1,982 to consider establishment of a Redevelopment Project Area under the "Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act" and that the Village Manager send notice.to all involved taxing districts and to proceed with all other notification and publication re- quirements pertaining to the establishement of a tax increment financing dis- trict covering the areas depicted on the map. Motion carried unanimously. ACE DISPOSAL SERVICE COMMERCIAL SCAVENGER LICENSE Illinois, fora commercial scavenger AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR FED. REV. SHARING FUNDS WEST DFLD. TOWNSHIP RE: SOCIAL WORKER carried unanimously. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, to grant the request of Ace Dis- posal Service,'P.O. Box 18, Northfield,. license. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trus- tee Marty, that authorization be granted to request Federal Revenue Sharing Funds from the West Deerfield Township for funding Social Worker position. Motion SCAVENGER SERVICE - THETA SYSTEMS Mgr. Franz stated that Mr. Patitucci; PICK -UP SCHEDULE REVISION Vice President of Theta Systems, was un- able to be present to discuss with the Board his wish to return to a six -day pick -up schedule which Deerfield had had under Standard Disposal Co. (NE section, Monday & Thursday; NW section, Wednes- day & Saturday; South of Dfld. Rd., Tuesday & Friday). He stated, however, that Mr. Patitucci would be willing to discuss the matter with the Board at its next meeting. After a short discussion, Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York, that Theta Systems be permitted to resume the original six -day a week schedule as of May 1, 1982. Motion carried unanimously. Reports, etc.: Trustee York inquired as to the advisability of an ordinance governing raffles. Attorney Stucko advised Trustee York that serious consideration had been given to the matter some time ago and the Board advised that State machinery was avail- able for permitting raffles. After much discussion of all the mechanics neces- sary and the amount'of supervision and administrative work.required, as well as the fact that Chief Brandt stated that his department clad not had difficulties regarding raffles, the Board decided against passage of a raffles ordinance. However, Attorney Stucko stated that he would check farther into the matter. Mayor Forrest reported that the Cook County Board of Zoning Appeals had held a hear- ing on a petition to erect a telephone transmission equipment building and a 150' microwave relay tower on the Northbrook Gun Club property. According to Trustee Ehlers, the purpose of the-structures is to enable Ill. Bell Telephone Co. to create a greater number of radio, telephone channels to gain more fre- quencies. To Trustee Marty's question about the effect of the microwave tower on neighboring home stereos, etc., Trustee Ehlers stated that he doubted it 1 I. 1 would cause any trouble. However, the Board was opposed to erection of the pro- posed structures, and Trustee Seidman moved, seconded.by Trustee Swanson, that the Village Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution opposing the petition for the structures(co be acted-upon at the,next Board meeting). Motion carried unanimously. .Trustee Seidman mentioned that newspapers had been reporting that a number of people are buying portable kerosene heaters for home use due to the high cost of heat. They are illegal in Deerfield, because they are unvented with a .flame inside. He favored taking a look at Village ordinances to determine whether they should be amended since the new kerosene heaters do not have an open flame.. Mgr. Franz will look further into the matter. Mgr. Franz reported that problems have arisen in certain locations where no -left- turn signs are posted: Amlings Flowerland at Lake Cook Rd., the northernmost exit drive from Deerbrook onto Waukegan Rd., the exit drive from Deerfield Feder- al and Loan onto Waukegan Rd., and the northernmost exit from the First National Bank onto Waukegan Rd. Denied left turns, motorists are driving across the street into parking lots in order to turn and proceed in the directions they wish. To prevent this practice, the Police Department has recommended an ordi- nance change to permit right turns only at these sites. Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marty', that an ordinance be prepared. permitting right turns only at the above mentioned sites. Motion carried unani- mously. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion by Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 P.M. 1 ATTEST: Village Cle 1 APPROVED: Village Pre 'dent, 39