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August 16, 1982
The regular meeting of.the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was
called to order by the Mayor in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on
Monday,'August 16, 1982 at 8:03 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announced
that the following were:
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
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 Manager
Robert *D. Franz and Village Attorney James K: Stucko.
Trust e'Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, to approve the minutes of
August 3, 1982 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
THANK -YOU PRESENTATION Mr-and Mrs. Irl Marshall, Sr. who had
HOE! HOE! HOE!' HARVEST -generously provided land used for the
TO MRS. & MRS.' IRL MARSHALL, SR. Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! garden project were pre -
sent to receive baskets of garden.gifts,
from appreciative gardeners.
Asst. Village Manager Marjorie Emery explained, "This is our second year with
340 plots and about 145 gardeners." She added, "Many gardeners were unable
to be present, but have sent gifts from their gardens as well as many thank
you notes."
Col. Milan Weber stated he thought "it a magnificent gesture on the part of
the Marshalls." He said he was at the gardens about every other day and al -,
ways found somebody there deriving benefit. Mr. Steve Jackson reported that
he had enjoyed something from the'garden almost every evening•on.his. dinner
table..
Mayor Forrest read,a_ letter of appreciation from Mrs. Agnes L. Adams to the .
Marshalls stating, "You have given,so much.joy to so many... to work ''in the
good earth', have good exercise, and - produce so much delicious food'." Mr.
David J. Smith wrote, "This year I have grown 27 different crops including
sorghum, peanuts, popcorn and okra. It has been a sincere delight to con-
duct mini -tours for children and explain that peanuts grow underground, pop-
corn on stalks, etc." „
Mr. Marshall.graciously accepted the baskets and remarked //that when he had
originally been approached by Mrs. Emery about the plots e'had had no notion
he would receive harvest gifts. He lauded Mrs. Emery for "having come up .
with the idea which had not occurred to him but which he had enthusiastically
endorsed." Commenting.that he had reached his eighty - seventh year, he'said
it gave him-great satisfaction knowing that it was possible for older, retired
people to have a much needed interest. "It's been a'wonderful idea which we
have enjoyed as much as anyone."
Mayor Forrest personall;
tire community, and the
of applause.
APPROVE WARRANT
NUMBER W -82 =7
approved. Vote carried
y thanked Mr. Marshall on behalf of the Board and the en-
large audience expressed its approval by a warm round
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded'by Trustee
Swanson, that the bills and payroll, in-
cluding transfers and disbursements, be
on following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S Finance Director Geo. Valentine called the
REPORT Board's attention to the significant fact
that Sales Tax receipts for May (received
in August) showed an increase of 24% over last year. He noted that while the
report showed sales tax receipts for the year $9,000 under projections, the
August receipts were not reflected in the year -to -date figures.
Mayor Forrest asked whether Village expenses incurred during the flood were being
tabulated. Mr. Valentine replied that they were, but that not all figures were
yet in. He reported that over $40,000 in salaries, about $10,000 in machine time,
and-$15-20,000-for extra refuse costs as-well as perhaps another $5,000 for mis-
cellaneous items had been spent. He stated that there might be some State funds
available for refuse clean =`up " Mgr..Franz'statedthat'a final bill from Theta, Inc.
was expected at the end of the week, and then the State would be contacted.. Mayor
Forrest urged pursuit of the matter.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Forrest read a proclamation designating
AUGUST SAVE -A -PET MONTH August as Save -A -Pet month in Deerfield.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty.to approve the Mayor's proclamation. Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES Village. Engineer Soyka gave a brief update
ENGINEERING on the report previously submitted to the
Board. He 6tated'that: 1) the 50 /50,curb
and sidewalks program had been completed with the exception of one or two small
items, 2) work had started on seal coating a numbei'of streets and would be-fin-
ished in about six days, 3) removal and placement of sidewalks at intersections
will be finished by August 27, and 4) removal and replacement of'concrete pave-
ment in Colony Point is almost complete with clean up and barricade removal.ex-
petted within the week. He noted that the contractor had done a quality job,
though the area had looked untidy while crews were working there..
Trustee Seidman inquired about citizens who could not'be accommodated in this
year's 50/50 sidewalk /curb program. Eng. Soyka explained that if their appli-
cations'came in -too late, their names are placed; if they wish, on a list for
next year which has already been started.
Trustee Swanson expressed concern that the finalized report to..the "Board on
the Major Street Rehabilitation program planned for`August 1st had been deferred
until October 1st. He felt the later date was "pushing it- pretty late for a
final report if there's any necessity for a bond issue in early November."
Eng. Soyka explained that, at Board and -Staff request, a report on'the condi-
tions of all streets rather than the first twenty percent would be made and
would also include cost of reconstruction .for a certain percentage of streets
plus a recommendation of a financial plan. He'added that he hoped to complete
the report before October .1st.
Regarding traffic signals at Waukegan Road,and the Commons driveway, Att'y.
Stucko stated that the agreements had been signed about six weeks 'ago. Eng..
Soyka reported that the plat of dedication has been under revision and will
be sent to the Commons within the.next two days for signatures. Mgr. Franz
added that it would be ready for Board action'at the'. Septembek'7th Board meet -
ing.- :Mayor.Forrest stated that, although .the Illinois Department of Trans- .
portation has refused to participate in the funding, -the Village will proceed
with the plans and attempt to get IDOT to change its mind. .
Mayor Forrest asked whether there had been any report regarding the Tollway and
the matter of Flooding. -- Mgr. Franz stated that Staff had made initial contact.
with the Tollway, 'advising them that complaints had.been received, but no
meeting has been set up,as. the major meeting with all agencies will be held
August 28, 1982.
Mayor Forrest announced that he had sent a.letter to all elected representa-
tives in Lake Forest, Bannockburn,'Deerfield, Glenview, Lincolnshire,'North
brook and Riverwoods, as well as Senators Percy and Dixon and Con'tessmen'
Crane; McClory and Porter., and State legislators including Senatlor Berning,
urging them to attend the meeting in the Village Hall.on August /-28, 1982.
Also in attendance'.at the meeting will be representatives�of the Soil Con-
servation District; U.S. Army Corp of Engineers; Illinois Department of Trans -
portation, Division of Water Resources, and the Illinois Toll'Highway Author-
ity. Mayor Forrest's letter stated, "In the aftermath of the; July 22nd flood
in this area, we are determined to move forward with improvements needed to:
avoid such a disaster in the future."
Mgr. Franz reported that the Small Business. - Administration (SBA). had been in
Deerfield for three days and had interviewed and supplied with loan applica-
tion forms 126 persons.. SBA advises it could take four to six weeks from an
initial interview until receipt of funds from an approved.loan. He added that
he had been told that interest rates would be either 8 %.or 14 -3/4%. He stated
that interested persons are being encouraged to come in and individually apply,
in order.to be sure of their.eligibility for a. loan: The SBA.will be.in Deer
field throughout September and possibly into October if.necessary.
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STOP SIGNS Mgr. Franz read a report from the.Safety .
INDIAN HILL /DARTHMOUTH Council recommending: 1) 4-stop-sign for
eastbound traffic on Dartmouth.at'Indian
SAFETY COUNCIL.REPORT /RECOMM. Hill, 2) a.stop sign for southbound traf-
fic on Indian Hill at Dartmouth, and 3) reflective slow /curve sign for west
bound traffic on Dartmouth at Kenmore.
Mgr. Franz reported .that Staff had discussed the recommendation, and Police Chief
Brandt had writteri a memorandum.indicating that accident statistics do not bear
out the contention by residents that the Dartmouth /Indian Hill intersection is
dangerous. He suggested, that if a stop sign is erected at the intersection, it
be placed to stop Indian Hill only, the lesser of the two streets, as Dart-
mouth is a through street between Wilmot and Pine St. i
Safety Council Chairman Eugene Berkowitz stated that while there are no records
of accidents at the intersection, the Safety Council is aware of a potential
hazard due to a rather sharp turn on Dartmouth which has caused cars to wind
up on lawns. Since there are many children living in this area and walking to
school, the Safety Council would prefer signage before an accident occurs. He
pointed out that both Indian Hill and Dartmouth are major feeder streets and
according to the guidelines adopted by the Board, stop signs are called for on
both streets.
Trustee - Swanson noted that there are fewer chilren in the area now than during
the past twenty -five years during which no accident has been reported. Trustee
York stated that he t has observed tha people are driving more.carelessly now
than in the past. He stated that though he is generally opposed to stop signs,
he felt a stop sign for eastbound'Dartmouth traffic.at.Indian Hill is justi-
fied,after having driven around the area. Trustee'Ehlers noted that as a resi-
dent in the area, he had found that eastbound Dartmouth traffic "swings wide"
into the curve, and he concurred with Trustee York's view.that a stop sign..on,
Dartmouth is in order. Mr. Berkowitz stated while he felt both stop. signs
were desirable, he did feel that the one recommended by Trustee York to be the
more important.
Thereafter, Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee York, to instruct the
attorney to prepare an ordinance for the installation of a stop sign to'stop
eastbound traffic on Dartmouth at the intersection with Indian Hill., Motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
SIDEYARD VARIATION Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
1265 OXFORD ROAD Heisler, to waive the rules to permit the
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -82 -38 passage, on first reading, of the ordinance
granting a variation to permit construction
of an addition six feet,rather.than the required eight feet;from an interior side
yard at 1265 Oxford Road. Motion carried unanimously.
1982 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE Village tax levy for 1982.
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -82 -39
SIGN MODIFICATION Ordinance granting a sign modification to
725 LAKE -COOK ROAD -permit continuance, for a 2 -year period, of
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -82 740 the sign at 725.Lake -Cook Rd. on Edens Spur.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman', Swanson, York (6),.
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Forrest signed the ordinances, indicating his approval thereof.
BRICKYARDS PROPERTY
The'Board had before it, for consideration, a total of nine agenda items per-
taining to the development of the Brickyards property.. Mayor Forrest stated
that the Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Intent to issue Industrial Reve-
nue Bonds for Chi Chi's restaurant ought to be the.first order of business. He
explained that without the approval of this industrial revenue financing, the'
developer, Mr. Sven Flodstrom, would.not be able to proceed with the project,
and other agenda items would be pointless.
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INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND Trustee Swanson stated that'he was opposed
FINANCING /CHI CHI'S RESTAURANT to issuing industrial revenue bonds (IRB)
MEMORANDUM OF INTENT for subsidation of a Mexican -style restaur-
RESOLUTION NO. R -82 -07 ant. He went on to state that the basic-pur-
pose of IRBs is to promote and retain indus-
trial development. "If you'read the application for the bonds, we are basically
talking about increasing the economic base of the.-Village and to provide employ-
ment. I don't think that either one of those reasons are valid (in this instance)
.to subvert, in effect, the basic purpose of the industrial bond."
Mayor Forrest replied, "Industrial revenue bonds have been used for many pro-
jects, including restaurants. In fact, ChiChi's have had them in a number of
other cities. While the name, as Trustee Swanson.suggests, is, a misnomer in this
specific instance, I.don__t think that there are any other methods which we can
use'and proceed with. I think this is absolutely essential in getting the pro-
jet going and would urge the Board.to vote in favor of the resolution."
Trustee Seidman asked Attorney Stucko whether ChiChi's would be wholly-respon-
sible for payment of the interest and retirement of the principal. Mr. Stucko
replied, "The Village of Deerfield will not be liable as a municipality...the
full faith and credit of the Village will not be on the line." Alsq, answering
a question regarding responsibility if the restaurant should failp'' Mr. Stucko
drew the Board's attention to the statement contained in the Ind'istrial Revenue
Bond Memorandum of Intent reading, "industrial.revenue bonds toy be issued by the
Village shall never constitute an indebtedness of the Village or a loan of
credit thereof ... and such fact shall be plainly stated on the'face of each of the
industrial revenue bonds."
Thereafter, Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York,.to adopt the Resolu-
tion authorizing the execution and delivery of ,a Memorandum of Intent between
Deerfield and ChiChi's restaurant concerning the issuance by Deerfield of indus-
trial bonds. The motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Seidman, York (4)
NAYS: Marty, Swanson (2)
Mayor Forrest inquired of Attorney Stucko about the order in which. the Board
should consider the other eight Brickyard items. Attorney.Stucko advised that
approval of the Final Plat of Subdivision (not an agenda item but requested by
the Developer) would be necessary since that document enabled everything else-
(Zoning, PUDs, etc.) to go forward.
Attorney Stucko stated that, in connection with the Final Plat of Subdivision,
there were certain showings, required to be submitted by the .Developer prior to
authorization for the Mayor's signature:_:
1 '... Bond or Letter of Credit for.the required subdivision improvements.
('A letter received from the developer indicated that he had not been
able to secure the bond or letter of credit and has asked that the
Mayor and Clerk be directed to execute the plat if, as, or'when those
documents are submitted at some future date.)
2. Utilities and Maintenance Agreement.
(The agreement has been submitted to the.developer for'his review and
comments.)
Discussion ensued regarding the maintenance agreement, particularly in respect
to the collection and removal of leachate from the property. Trustee Swanson
asked Mr.- Flodstrom if any tests had been conducted to determine the concentra-
tion of the leachate. Mr. Flodstrom replied that a number of tests had been
made and that none he'had seen would indicate that.it can'-not be treated by the
Village sanitary treatment plant. Mgr. Franz stated that throughout the years,
there have been problems with the leachate, and while tests did not raise serious
questions, there is 'a good deal unknown about it. The Village has sought comment
from the Environmental Protection - Agency (EPA)., but a letter.from them has only
endorsed the concept of the proposed plans. Baxter & Woodman, Consulting. Engi-
neers for the Village, were asked to review the situation, and they indicate
that the proposed method of handling the leachate is good. While outright ap-
proval'by the EPA, rather than a mere conceptual endorsement•, was a requirement
for approving the subdivision plat, the maintenance agreement does afford Deer-
field the protection of the right to refuse access to the treatment plant if, in
the future, the Village is dissatisfied with what is being discharged into-it.-
Should,access ever be- refused, the developer would have to install a package'
treatment plant.
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Trustee Seidman asked whether the leachate was compatible with the process at.the
sewage treatment plant. Mgr. Franz stated that Baxter and Woodman had addressed
this pointJn their report, and he asked Village Engineer Soyka to explain it..'
Mr. Soyka stated that a few years ago the North Shore Sanitary District had
reason to test the leachate when they were installing a main along Lake -Cook Rd.,
and that since that time the Village has sent them a few samples for testing.
He. reported that.the leachate is highly mineralized.water, containing very low
b.o.d., 50mg /liter in contrast to domestic.200 -220 mg /liter. -It-contains much
iron, giving it an orange color, and quite a lot-of sulfates which kill any
vegetation in his path. It is felt that it will not increase in organic strength
as the�area is de- watered. The iron and sulfates when mixed with the 2 -2.5 mil-
lion"- gallons of water which the treatment plant handles daily.will not cause a
problem. The plan provides for the digging of a foundation wall to trap the
leachate'so that it will not get into the river. The trapped leachate will
then be pumped into the sanitary sewer at off-peak-hours on a.timer.
FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION APPROVED Trustee.Marty moved, seconded.by Trustee.
BRICKYARDS PROPERTY Seidman, that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the linen for the Final Plat of Sub-
division of the Brickyards property, contingent upon receiving a letter of
credit for utilities:and the execution of the Maintenance Agreement. Motion
carried unanimously.
Attorney Stucko advised that the next step necessary to consider was the
Report and Recommendation of the Plan Commission on the Final Development
Plan for Phase I (C -2 and I- 1(West) ). Moreover, he stated that in consider-
ing the issues presented by the Plan Commission's recommendation (�sito
whether or not the final plan is in conformity with the preliminary plan),it
would be in order'to consider the overall questions raised Mr/.7Flodstrom
in his most recent.letter of August 13th, dealing with availability of Tax
Increment Bond proceeds and the Village's commitment to that effect; as well
as relief from the burdens of obtaining a letter of credit for the differential
in property values in the land swap.
Mr. Stucko noted that Mr. Flodstrom requested a commitment from the Village as,
to the'time when the bond sale funds from the Village's tax increment finan-
cing bonds will be available. Trustee Swanson; however, commented. that the
request had nothing to do with any of the Brickyard matters before the Board
that evening. But, Mr. Stucko explained that the developer sought-assurances
prior to the Board's taking initial steps, since Mr. Flodstrom stated that he'
would not favor Board approval of the ordinances if there was not some disposi-
tion of the issues he raised in his letter. He further advised that he felt it
important to resolve the issues raised by Mr. Flodstrom in his letter before
proceeding with the Plan Commission's recommendation on the C -2 and I -1 (West)
Final Plan.
Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Flodstrom's concern as to whether and when TIF
funds would be forthcoming. They indicated that, provided Mr. Flodstrom can
show a loan or financial commitment on projects which, together with ChiChi's,
would provide sufficient tax base to retire the TIF bonds, proceeds from those
bonds to be sold on September 20th would be released.
Question was raised as to whether a building permit had been issued for'ChiChi's
restaurant. Mgr. Franz replied that the Village had the plans, and that it was
only awaiting Board action before proceeding. He stated that ChiChi's planned
to break ground this fall.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the payment required to cover the
value differential of the properties to be swapped. Various methods (letter of
credit, mortgage, land contract, etc.), affording protection to the Village as
well as allowing Mr. Flodstrom freedom to proceed, were considered. It was
generally understood that the Village will authorize the land .swap provided
that Mr. Flodstrom: 1) shows clear title on the entire 34-acre parcel that
will be traded-to the Village, and 2) provides security acceptable to the
Village covering the difference in values. Mayor Forrest directed the
attorney to study and recommend to the Board,for its consideration, alterna-
tives to a letter of credit in the land swap.
Trustee Marty raised the question as to whether any method other than a letter
of credit, orginally proposed, is acceptable. Mayor Forrest stated, "One of
the objectives in setting up the program was assurance that the developer had a
sufficient amount involved'so that he would not walk away from the project. I
think that, essentially, we have that here. 'I think that whatever the attorney
recommends', a mortage or land contract, we have accomplished our purpose." .
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Trustee Heisler submitted that he did not feel the Village would be taking a risk.
He commented that if the developer was unable to complete the project, the Village
would own its original land,'plus it could proceed to foreclose on its secured in-
terest in the land picked up by Mr. Flodstrom upon exercise of his option.
Trustees Marty and Swanson were of'the opinion that all issues raised in Mr.
Floodstrom's letter (TIF.funds, land swap security, ChiChi's IRB, Final Sub-
division Plat) had been addressed by the Board which was in general agreement
with them. Attorney Stucko concurred and advised it was in order to proceed with:
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Seidman, to accept the Plan Commission's
.BRICKYARDS C -2 & I -1 (WEST) recommendation of June 24 regarding the-
C -2 and I -1 (West) PUDs in the Brickyard
property.' Motion carried on following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ACCEPT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trus=
BRICKYARDS PROPERTY tee Ehlers, that the Mayor and Village Clerk
be authorized to execute the Maintenance.
Agreement for the'Brickyards property. Motion carried unanimously.
REZONE,TO C -2 Trustee Heisler moved, seconded,by Trustee
PORTION OF BRICKYARDS Seidman, to waiyg' the rules to permit 'passage
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -82 -41 of the ordinance on first reading. Motion
carried unanimously.
Trustee Heisler moved, — seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the ordinance rezoning
a portion of the Brickyards to C -2, Outlying Commercial District, be passed.
Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marty, Heisler, Seidman, Swanson, York (6).
NAYS: None (0)
REZONE TO I -1 (WEST) Trustee Seidman moved; seconded by Trustee
PORTION OF BRICKYARDS Ehlers, that the rules be;wa%ived to permit
ORDINANCE NO. 0- 82 =42 passage of ordinance /On the first reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the ordinance rezoning
a portion of the Brickyards to I -1 (West), Office,—Research—and Restricted In-
dustry,be passed. Motion carried on following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVED Trustee Marty moved,' seconded by Trustee
BRICKYARDS C -2.& .I -1 (WEST) Seidman, that the rules'be waived to permit
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -82 -43 passage of the'ordinance on first reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance approving
the Final Development Plan for the C -2 and I -1 (West) portion of the Brickyards
be .passed.
A question was raised regarding the parking spaces included in the ordinance.
Mgr. Franz explained that when -the preliminary plan.was approved in May, 172'
parking spaces were indicated. Later, when the ChiChi's restaurant was found to
be some 600 sq. ft. larger than shown on the preliminary plan, an additional 6
spaces were required. The final plan shows 178; rather than 172 spaces, a
change from the preliminary plan, which.meets the code.
,Motion carried on the.following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty,.Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
$500,000 CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
BID OPENING SET.FOR 9/20%82 York, that September 20,;'1982 be set as the
date for the opening of bids for $500,000
Corporate.Purpose Bonds. Upon questioning by Trustee Seidman, it was explained
that the bond counsel will be instructed to acceptbids.for opening and award on
September 20th, but that the Board can alter that date if it.so wishes, as well
as accept or reject any bid submitted. .Motion carried .unanimously.
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LAND TRADE Ordinance to be revised to reflect the even -
BRICKYARDS PROPERTY ing's discussion and'will be considered at
a later date.
AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY EASEMENT- Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
BRICKYARDSPROPERTY (FINK) Swanson, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk
to execute a temporary easement grant
on the Brickyards property. Motion carried on the following vote:.
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
BANNOCKBURN'S WILMOT RD. CLOSING Mgr. Franz stated that he had contacted Mr.
Remo Picchietti regarding the possibility of
Deerfield's withdrawal of its police dispatching service for Bannockburn, unless
Bannockburn lifts its restriction on the use of Wilmot Rd. during certain hours.
A letter was received from Mr. Picchietti which failed to satisfy Deerfield Board"
members. However, it was noted that Mr. Picchietti had stated he..was willing to
sit down and talk with the Board at any time. Accordingly, Mgr. Franz was in-
structed to invite Mr. Picchietti to talk with the Board at its next meeting,
September 7, and offer some alternative to the closing of Wilmot Rd.
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE Trustee. Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
3 VEHICLES FROM HERTZ CORP. Seidman, to authorize the purchase of three
1981 cars (2 -Dr. O1ds.Cutlass, 4 -Dr. Buick
Century, 4 -Dr. Ford Granada) fora total cost, with trade, of $13,500, from
Hertz Corporation. After a short discussion wherein Mgr.-Franz described the
cars.as specifically earmarked, each driven about 25,000 miles, each with a new
car warranty, and each checked out by the Village mechanic, the motion carried
on.the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6),
NAYS: None' .(0)
Mr. Paradiso, owner of the unfinished house at 118 Willow, had been sent a letter
by the village attorney advising him that upon failure to remedy the unsafe and
hazardous conditions and building permit violations within a ten day period, an
action would be filed -in the Circuit Court seeking demolition and destruction of.
the building. Mr. Paradiso was present with his attorney, Mr. Joel Goldman,. 1
Crossroads of Commerce,:Rolling Meadows.
Mr'. Goldman submitted that: 1) debris on the property would be removed immediately,
2) some of the building violations can be correcte& at once, 3).all other viola-
tions will.be corrected as the building progresses... now held up by.lack of
funds, and 4) major work will start within 60 days.. it
Mayor Forrest stated that a promise to start work in 60 d ys'wai no greater
assurance than Mr. Paradiso had given during the past.seven.months during:which
he had promised at least five times to.start work within'30- -days. He added
that if Mr. Paradiso is short of funds, a number of'builders.have offered to take
the property off his hands.
Mr. Goldman stated that Mr. Paradiso wished to make the finished house his home
and hoped to have a crew of workmen on the site this fall. Trustee York deplored
the difficulty experienced by the Village in trying to contact Mr. Paradiso. Mgr:
Franz stated that he had tried to contact Mr. Pardis.o for two weeks and had not
received the courtesy of a phone.call until the day of. the Board meeting. Mr.
Goldman offered to act as liaison.
Trustee Heisler stated that he agreed.with Mayor Forrest's.position. He went
on to say, "I believe we should continue to push toward a legal resolution of
this problem. There will be opportunities, I am sure,. as we proceed through
the legal channels to stop any action we would be taking.'
Mayor Forrest stated that administrative procedures. would go forward. He .added,
"Anytime Mr. Paradiso begins work, we will welcome him in this Village as a.resi-
dent .... We can stop legal action at any time."
Trustee York reminded the Press that three Board members would be elected next
Spring and that forms for nomination of caucus representatives for the eight
precincts could be obtained at the Village Hall. The forms must be returned
by,September 15th.
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Trustee York commented that he carefully read the Police Blotter a ch week. He
noted that.the current Blotter indicated that of 10, items,./ concerned Deerbrook.
He requested the Police Chief to prepare a report showing.what.percentage of Deer-
field's problems relate to Deerbrook.
There'being no further business to come before.the Board, upon motion by Trustee
Heisler, and second by Trustee York, the meeting was adjourned-at 10:40 P.M.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Mayor
Village Cler