04/15/1985April 15, 1985
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, April 15, 1985 at 8:06 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announc-
ed that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Stephen 0. Jackson
James L. Marovitz
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
Manager Robert D. Franz and Village Attorney James K. Stucko.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE WARRANT Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
NO. W -85 -04 Marovitz, to approve the bills and payroll,
including transfers and reimbursements. A
short discussion followed with Trustee Seidman requesting, more information re-
garding payments for computer repairs. Motion carried on following vote:
AYES: JACKSON, MAROVITZ, MARTY, SEIDMAN, SWANSON, YORK (6) NAYS: NONE (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine stated that
March Sales Tax receipts were 13% higher than
those of the previous March. Receipts for 1984/85 were 8% more than those of
1983/84. He went on to report that the somewhat higher than normal General
Account cash was due to preparation to purchase the Roth property. Expenditures
are within their budgets except in a few instances which will be explained in the
upcoming amendment for the 1984/85 budget.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Jackson, to accept the Treasurer's re-
port. Motion carried unanimously.
AMEND 1984/85 BUDGET Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -85 -15 Swanson, to waive the rules to permit passage
of the ordinance on first reading. Trustee
Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, to pass the ordinance amending the 1984/
85 budget.
Finance Director George Valentine reported that the following budgets needed to
be amended (to indicate legal authority for the expenditures and management
awareness):
Street Department will be over budget due to: 1) replacement of overhead electri-
cal wiring with underground wiring as adjunct to installation of the traffic sig-
nal for the Commons, 2) the necessity to purchase more salt than had been antici-
pated.
Garage Fund is an interdepartment service fund whose expenditures will be over in
supplies and overtime salaries.
Police Pension Fund budget is set on'number of pensioners or widows and dependents
at the start of the fiscal year. An additional retiree was added, and a retro-
active payment directed by the state to a pensioner,who had been previously under -
paid, was made.
Asked about State directed retroactive payment to a pensioner, Mr. Valentine said
that there had been disagreements between Pension Boards and the State over the
way the statute should be applied, and the matter had reached the Appelate Court.
The Pension Boards had lost out to the State's method of calculation.
The motion to amend the 1984/85 budget carried on the following vote:
AYES: JACKSON, MAROVITZ, MARTY, SEIDMAN, SWANSON, YORK (6) NAYS: NONE (0)
STEIN /ARBORLAKE
AMEND SIGNAGE PLAN
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -85 -16
with interior illumination,
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Jackson, to pass the ordinance amending the
signage plan for the Stein /Arborlake develop-
ment to permit a 70 -foot high glass structure
for site identification.
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Discussion followed with Trustee Marovitz asking how the light intensity of the
structure would compare with that of the existing Volkswagen sign. Mr. Ted
Novak, representing the developer, stated that the Volkswagen sign is about 300-
400 foot candle or lambert power.' The proposed structure has graduated light in-
tensity from the bottom upward. Depending on which portion is viewed, the inten-
sity ranges from 6 to 80 lamberts ...only 20% of the present sign.
Mayor Forrest asked whether the intensity was variable and could be reduced if
found objectionable. Mr. Novak replied that an adjustment mechanism was being
included and that the proposed ordinance provides for light reduction at the i
Board's discretion.
Trustee Marty stated that she had been giving the ordinance a great deal of
thought, especially the provision for landscape screening costing up to $10,000.
She recalled that Mrs. John Lyons, 310 Forsythia Lane, had expressed concern that
she might'not like the landscaping chosen, as well as concern about who would main-
tain it or replace any plantings that died or were destroyed in a storm. Trustee
Marty stated she regretted that Mr. Novak had offered $10,000, or any amount of
money at all, for landscaping. She felt it was a precedent which should not be
started in the Village and should not be part of their considerations. She
pointed out that the Village had not required Mr. Stein to screen' every single
house from all views of his Lake Cook Office Centre. She added than there are
many houses in Deerfield (including her own) from which some view might not be
entirely desireable. She went on to say that: 1) she did not believe Mrs. Lyons
was entitled to choose the landscaping she prefers, 2) there was no assurance
Walgreens would permit plantings on their berm, much less maintain them, and 3)
neither. the Village, Mr. Stein or Walgreens should be responsible for damage or
loss of evergreens.
Thereafter, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, to delete subsection
(b) from Section Two of the ordinance and no mention made of landscaping or
money. Trustee Seidman reiterated his position that the structure is not a sign
and thereby sets a precedent. Motion carried, Trustees Seidman and Marovitz
dissenting.
Trustee York asked'about reports that Embassy Suites will be replaced by another
hotel. Mr. Novak replied that there are four hotel operators, including Marriott,
who want this location. Although there has been extensive dialogue with Marriott,
there is no executed document. None of the discussions entail any change in
height, footprint or number of rooms. The.size of the lighted structure and the
size of the lettering, though not the wording, would remain the same.
Motion to pass the amended ordinance carried on the following vote:
AYES: JACKSON, MAROVITZ, MARTY, SWANSON., YORK (5) NAYS: .SEIDMiAN (1_)
PUBLIC HEARING
Federal Revenue Sharing Funds
Finance Director George Valentine stated that prior to passage of a budget which
includes revenue sharing funds, the Revenue Sharing has its own requirement for
a public hearing in addition to a hearing on the budget itself.
Mr. Valentine reported that the Village intends to use $166,000 of revenue shar-
ing money for the abatement of debt service in the 1985 -86 fiscal year. The
Village will have a beginning balance of $162,000 to which will be added about
$92,000 from revenue sharing for a total of about $254,000.
After the expenditure of $166,000 for debt service abatement, there will remain
about $88,000 to spend next year ... basecd on the presumption that revenue sharing
will continue after April 30, 1985. There are at least two proposals in the
Senate, one for a 1 7year extension and one for a 2 -year extension (at a reduced
funding level). In either case, the Village can maintain this expenditure level.
Mayor Forrest invited questions or comments on the use,of the revenue sharing
funds. There being no one wishing to be heard, the hearing was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING
1985/86 Annual Budget
Village Manager Franz stated that three Finance Committee meetings were held on
the budget and a copy of the proposed budget had been available for inspection
in the Village Hall during most of March. The hearing was the opportunity for
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public comment or last minute questions by the Board or anyone in the audience
before the Board took final action. No letters had been received, and no one
in the audience wished.to be heard. Therefore, Mayor Forrest closed the hearing.
Thereafter, Mayor Forrest read his Budget Message, a copy of which is attached
and made part of these minutes.
APPROVE ANNUAL BUDGET -FOR 1985/86 Trustee Marty moved, Trustee Marovitz
ORDINANCE NO. 0- 85 -1.7 seconded, to waive the rules to permit
passage on first reading of the ordinance.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, to pass the ordinance approv-
ing the Annual Budget for 1985/86. Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: JACKSON, MAROVITZ, MARTY, SEIDMAN, SWANSON, YORK (6) NAYS: NONE (0)
AMEND WAGE & SALARY PLAN Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -85 -18 Marty, to waive the rules to pass the ordi-
nance on first reading. Motion carried unani-
mously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, to pass the ordinance
amending the Wage and Salary Plan. Motion carried on the following Vote:
AYES: JACKS.ON, MAROVITZ, MARTY, SEIDMAN, SWANSON, YORK (6) NAYS: NONE (0)
AMEND SEWER SERVICE CHARGE Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -85 -19 Marovitz, to waive the rules toipermit passage
•of the ordinance on first reading. Trustee
Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, to pass the ordinance amending Sewer
Service Rate §. Motion carried on following vote:
AYES: JACKSON, MAROVITZ, MARTY, SEIDMAN, SWANSON, YORK (6) NAYS: NONE (0)
OLD BOARD MEETING ADJOURNED Mayor Forrest announced that the work of the
old Board was concluded. Upon motion by
Trustee Seidman, and second by Trustee Marty, the meeting of the old Board was
adjourned.
PLAQUE PRESENTED TO Addressing Retiring Trustee Stephen 0. Jack -
RETIRING TRUSTEE son, Mayor Forrest stated, "I am pleased to
STEPHEN 0. JACKSON present you with this plaque .... The Village
is indeed fortunate to have had the benefit
of your expertise.... and, because we know a good thing when we see it, I am
asking you this evening to accept appointment as the Chairman of the Board of
Police Commissioners so that we may continue to enjoy your advice and counsel'!
All heartily applauded the presentation of the plaque to Mr. Jackson. Mr.
Jackson stated that having been intimately involved with the business of the
community, he would like to assure the Village that "this is a Board that works,
works very harmoniously, and covers a lot of business with efficiency .... I think
you have people here who are.very dedicated and doing a fine job."
PRESENT KEY PERSON AWARD TO Mayor. Forrest stated that Dan :Sti.ehr, who had
DAN STIEHR, RETIRING CHRMN. served on the Village Board from 1972 -1977 and
130ARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS on the Board of Police Commissioners from 1978 -
1985 had submitted his resignation. Stating
that Mr. Stiehr had served his fellow residents so well over the years, he pre -
sented him with the Key Person Award. Everyone heartily approved the presention.
NEW TRUSTEES SWORN IN The oath of office was administered by the
Village Clerk to James L. Marovitz, Harriet
E. Rosenthal and Vernon E. Swanson as Village Trustees, and to Bernard Forrest,
Mayor, all elected April 2, 1985. (A canvass of the votes, held April 8, showed
a total of 622 votes cast., with each candidate receiving the following votes:
Marovitz, 479; Rosenthal, 468; Swanson, 495; Forrest, 522)
The new Trustees took their seats on the Board, and Mayor Forrest read his
Inaugural Address (attached haratn)_
Thereafter, the Staff engaged in a delightful spoof of Mayor Forrest and his
past 20 years of service on the Board. He was presented with a variety of
laughter provoking mementos depicting certain events during his tenure. Every- i
one thoroughly enjoyed the brief, but hilarious, break in the evening's official
business.
The Board recessed at 9:10 P.M. and reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
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ABSTRACT OF RETURNS
of an election held April 2, 1985 in and for the Village of Deerfield, Illinois
The undersigned canvassing board of the Village of Deerfield has met and
carvassed the precinct returns of the aforesaid election.
Upon completion thereof we hereby set down the following abstract of votes
received by the candidates for the office listed:
OFFICE
CANDIDATE
VOTES RECEIVED
Mayor
Bernard Forrest
522
Village Trustee
James L. Marovitz
479
Harriet E. Rosenthal
468
Vernon E'. Swanson
495
Library Trustee
Susan L. Benn
440
Anthony G. Sabato
445
Wilbur G. Page
436
All of which is hereby certified.
April 8, 1985
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Mayor Forrest called the meeting to order. The Clerk called the' roll and
announced the following were i
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
James L. Marovitz
Cynthia J. Marty
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidmaa
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
and that a quorum was present and in attendance.
STEPHEN 0. JACKSON APPOINTED Mayor Forrest stated he wished to appoint
CHAIRMAN POLICE COMMISSION former Trustee Stephen 0. Jackson to the
Police Commission as Chairman'. Trustee
Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, to accept the Mayor's appointment.
Motion carried unanimously.
704 -08 WAUKEGAN RD. The Plan Commission held a public hearing on the
LINARI SPECIAL USE request of Mr. Linari for a Special Use for a
PLAN COMM. & VCDD household appliance store. The Plan Commission
REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS recommended, on a vote of 4 -0, that the request
to amend the previously granted Special Use/
Multiple Use, and to grant and incorporate into the Special Use a Special Use
fora household appliance store, be granted.
Also, the VCDC considered the request on April 3, 1985 and recommended on a
vote of 8 -0, that the petitioner's request be granted.
Considerable discussion was had regarding, parking trucks for unloading pro -
ducts, whether the business is wholesale or retail., definition of "household
appliances ", service area, sales tax receipts, etc.
Mr. Alan Schwartz, 3541 Keenan Lane, Glenview, representing the proposed
business, Comfort Industries of Bensenville, explained the nature of their
business. He stated that they sell primarily to tradesmen who have no show-
rooms to display heating and airconditioning units. Homeowners needing such
units can view their products rather.than taking the word of the installer who
may otherwise have to order from a catalog. They also propose to carry parts
and accessories which a homeowner, wishing to do his own work, can buy as well
as tradesmen.
He said that: 1) in 'their experience in other locations, they have never had
more than 2 or 3 customers at a time in the store, 2) the multiple tenant
parking lot permits no car or truck to turn around...all must back in or out,
3) while the business is mostly to tradesmen, sales tax is collected, and 4)
they will have no service area,and not make installations. He added that sales
tax receipts would be filed.for Deerfield not Bensenville.
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Thereafter, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, to accept the
Plan Commission and VCDC reports for a Special Use for a heating, air con-
ditioning, parts and appliance store at 704 -08 Waukegan Road, and instruct the
attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
It was pointed out that Mr. Linari has defaulted on his original agreement
to install a fence at the northeast corner of the building and will be ex-
pected to'come into compliance with the fence requirement.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee
VILLAGE CENTER, C -3 PUD SECTION
Seidman, to accept the recommendation of
the Plan Commission (after a March 28, 1985
hearing) that Article 12.6 -2,2 be
amended so as to reference Article 5.3 -2,1
and 5.32,21and that the necessary
ordinance be prepared. Motion caried unani-
mously.
BAXTER - TRAVENOL SPECIAL USE
Following a public hearing,March 25, 1985,
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
on Baxter- Travenol's Special Use request
FISHMAN, O'HALLORAN, MCGUIRE
for permanent outdoor recreational facili-
LAKE COOK ROAD SITE
ties (baseball diamonds), the Plan Commis-
sion recommended, on a vote of 5 -0, that
the request be granted.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the Plan Commission
recommendation be accepted and the proper ordinance be prepared.
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Trustee Seidman reiterated his original opposition to the baseball diamonds.
He felt the site was run -down, and stated that Baxter had originally promised
that the facilities would be only temporary. He objected to the consumption
of beer at the games which he felt did not create a good image for the Village.
Mr. Raymond Murphy, representing Baxter - Travenol, stated that all their em-
ployees had been notified that no alcoholic beverages are allowed on the field
or bench area, and that they police the area with a security guard. Trustee
Seidman said he referred not to the players, but rather to guests and families
of the players.
Motion to grant the request for permanent recreational facilities carried,
Trustee Seidman dissenting.
100 WILLOW (MATHIESEN) Trustee Seidman moved,.secgnded by Trustee
SPECIAL-USE /PRD RESUB. Marovitz, to direct the Village Attorney
to prepare an ordinance authorizing the
Special Use - Planned Residential Developmentand the Mayor's signature on the
final plat. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Fourth of July'Street Closing - RESOLUTION NO. R -85 -10
Galvani Commercial PUD /Special Use Amendment - ORDINANCE NO. 0 -85 -20
Hovland Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment - ORDINANCE NO.0 -85 -21
1333 Elmwood (Wise) Rezoning /Resubdivision - ORDINANCE NO. 0 -85 -22
Matas Development Spec. Use /Indust. PUD Amendment - ORDINANCE NO. 0 -85 -23
Trustee Seidman moved., seconded by Trustee Marovitz, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: MAROVITZ, MARTY, ROSENTHAL, SEIDMAN, SWANSON, YORK (6), NAYS: NONE (0)
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Mayor Forrest signed the Resolution and Ordinances,indicating his approval
thereof.
VILLAGE CENTER MORATORIUM Manager Franz recounted that earlier in the
CONTINUED TO AUG. 1, .1.985 year a 90 -day moratorium was passed on map
amendments and /or zoning variations for a
certain section of the Village Center. Staff recommended that the moratorium
be continued until August L, 1985 while the improvements in the area are still
in the design stage. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, to
extend the moratorium until August 1, 1985. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Forrest stated that the Plan Commission wished to hold a public hearing
regarding the temporary sign ordinance. Accordingly, Trustee Seieman moved,
seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Plan Commission be instructed to proceed
with a hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Manager Franz stated that.the Plan Commission suggested that an amendment to the
official street map be undertaken to reflect changes in the street plan for the
Hovland area as well as other areas of the Village. Trustee Marty moved, sec-
onded by Trustee Seidman, to instruct the Plan Commission to hold a public
hearing for updating the official street map. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Forrest reap a letter he had sent to Sherry Kalan commending her, the
Chamber Directors,Bob York and all who had worked so hard, for the tremendous
success of Expo '85. Trustee York stated he was extremely impressed by the
caliber of people attending the event. Though 8,000 attended and food stuffs
were served, there was no littering.
Mayor Forrest stated that he had attended hearings to get the liquor service
hours at the Snuggery reduced to those of surrounding municipalities, 2 A.M.
However, many liquor dealers present had prevailed, and the hours were only
reduced from 5 A.M. to G A.M.
There being no further business to come before the.Board, the meeting was ad-
journed at 10:10 P.M.
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APPROVED: -
Mayor
MAYOR BERNARD FORREST'S REMARKS
INAUGURAL CEREMONIES, APRIL 151 1985
AT THE BEGINNING OF OUR NEW TERMS OF OFFICE, WE LIKE TO REVIEW
BRIEFLY THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND LOOK FORWARD TO SOME OF THE MAJOR ITEMS
WE EXPECT TO ENCOUNTER DURING THE COMING FOUR YEARS,
DEERFIELD HAS GROWN AND MATURED SINCE THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE.,
OATH OF OFFICE AS A VILLAGE TRUSTEE IN 1965. WE HAVE SEEN MANY'CHANGES,
ALL OF WHICH, I FEEL, HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED AND ACCOMPLISHED WITH REGARD
TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. THE BOARD MEMBERS
AND I ASSURE YOU THAT WE WILL CONTINUE OUR EFFORTS TO SEE THAT DEERFIELD
REMAINS THE FINE COMMUNITY WE ARE PROUD TO CALL HOME,
IN ORDER FOR US TO ACHIEVE THAT GOAL, WE MUST HAVE YOUR SUPPORT
AND - FIRST AND FOREMOST - YOUR PARTICIPATION, IT IS YOU WHOM WE REPRE-
SENT .... THE TIME TO PARTICIPATE IS DURING THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS,.,
NOT AFTERWARDS!
IN THE YEARS AHEAD, WE WILL UNDERTAKE MAJOR STREET RECONSTRUCTIONS
AND RESURFACTING. WE WILL BEGIN A COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT TO THE STORM
AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS OF THE VILLAGE AND WE WILL UNDOUBTEDLY SEE
THE RETENTION BASINS CONSTRUCTED AND OPERATING.
THE BRICKYARDS AREA WILL CONTINUE ITS ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT, AS
WILL THE AREA SOUTH OF LAKE -COOK ROAD, IN'ADDITION, THERE WILL BE
IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO THE VILLAGE CENTER, INCLUDING ACCESS AVENUE WHICH
IS NOW PLANNED FOR CONSTRUCTION NEXT YEAR,
OUR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY A VITAL ROLE
IN VILLAGE GOVERNMENT AS THEY ADVISE THE VILLAGE BOARD ON THE MANY
ISSUES CONFRONTING US.
IN SHORT, WE WILL CONTINUE OUR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE HIGH (QUALITY
SERVICES AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST TO OUR RESIDENTS, WE WILL STRIVE
TO HOLD THE LINE ON TAXES, CONTINUING TO LIVE WITHIN OUR RESOURCES,
ON A PERSONAL NOTE, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW THAT I CONSIDER
IT A PRIVILEGE TO SERVE YOU AS MAYOR OF DEERFIELD, I GREATLY APPRECIATE
YOUR CONFIDENCE, AND WITH YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT, I WILL DO ALL IN MY
POWER TO ASSURE THAT DEERFIELD PROGRESSES WHILE STILL RETAINING ITS
FRIENDLY, HOME TOWN IMAGE.
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BUDGET MESSAGE
Of all the decisions made by the elected officials, none is more important than
the adoption of an annual budget. In approving this document, the Board estab-
lishes a financial plan for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget process allows
for a thorough review of Village operations, and an opportunity to evaluate both
the quantity and quality of services offered to the public. As your elected re-
presentatives, we accept the responsibility of closely scrutinizing all expendi-
ture proposals to assure that all services are provided within acceptable levels
of cost.
The combined total budget for 1985 -86 is $11,226,137, which includes the Library
budget. Revenues projected for the next year must keep pace with rising expendi-
tures, resulting in a 13% increase in the Village portion of the property tax bill.
This translates into a 1.3% increase in the total tax bill. The primary reason
for this is the increase in the debt service levy needed to pay the principal and
interest.on the $4.1 million bond issue of 1984.
Deerfield, which is a Home Rule municipality, currently receives only 9.7% of the
total property tax bill. With the exception of the Library tax rate (which, by
law, must levy through the Village), all rates of the Village are below the limits
established by the State of Illinois for non -Home Rule communities. In short, we
have used our taxing privileges very discreetly and only because of our capital
project plans for street and sewer improvements do we find it necessary to in-
crease the tax rate next year.
The budget includes funding for two new Police officers and additional part time
help in the Building, Engineering and Public Works departments. This marks the
first increase in full time personnel in over eight years, and reflects the con-
tinued growth and development of our community, particularly along the Lake -Cook
Road corridor. These developments will add to the tax base in future years.
The 1985 -86 budget will continue the Senior Citizen Subsidy Program. This pro-
gram provides a means of retaining as residents those who have made important con-
tributions in the past. Other significant items are continuation of the 50/50
sidewalk, curb and tree replacement programs which encourage a shared public /pri-
vate investment that benefits both the Village and individual property owners.
A major unknown in this budget is an anticipated water rate increase from High-
land Park. The existing twenty -five year contract between the two communities
is due to expire on April 30, 1985. The current rate of 52� per 100 cubic feet
will continue until negotiations with Highland Park are completed. These dis-
cussions have been delayed pending the completion of a formal water rate study
by an outside consultant employed by Highland Park. Due to their proposed plans
for extensive water system improvements, we can expect water rates to increase
substantially.
Consistent with Village efforts to address the local sanitary sewer problems,
the budget includes several expenditures at the Wastewater Treatment facility.
This work, coupled with significantly higher public utility service costs, man-
dates an increase in the sewer rate from 76t to $1.05 per 100 cubic feet. Based
on average usage, this will increase the cost to each homeowner approximately
$50 per year. The last increase in these rates was in 1982. Since the Village
is about to embark on a major sanitary sewer rehabilitation program, additional
rate increases can be expected in future budgets.
More than any other item in the budget, capital improvement projects require
extensive planning and discussion. This dialogue is needed in order to prioritize
our long -range plans and to determine how they might be financed. A number of
capital projects scheduled for 1985 -86 will be.funded in whole or in part by
developer contributions. These include: traffic signals at Deerfield Road and
Castlewood Lane, water system improvements in connection with extending Lake
Michigan water west of the tollway, sanitary sewer improvements on Hackberry
Road, and a main interceptor sewer through the Brickyards.
Several other improvements to be financed by the $4.1 million bond issue are
already under design. These involve the storm sewer improvements recommended
by Baxter and Woodman and the street reconstruction and resurfacing programs.
Although funding is available, the majority of work on the Access Avenue pro -.
ject will be delayed until fiscal year 1986 -87 so that the Village might apply
for 75% Federal funding.
Now that the final report on the sanitary sewer system has been received, Staff
will be analyzing the findings and making recommendations to the Village Board.
It appears from the preliminary findings that a second bond issue is needed and
will be considered in early 1986. Improvements will be scheduled over a three
to four year period and coordinated with street construction projects planned
during that same period.
In summary, the budget is the work of many
to serve you, the residents of Deerfield.
Staff for their concerted efforts to budget
We in Deerfield are indeed fortunate to be
objective will be to maintain that position
high quality services our residents have co
April 15, 1985
people, both elected and appointed
I commend the Village Trustees and
within our financial resources.
in a sound financial position. Our
while continuing to provide the
me to enjoy and expect.
BERNARD FORREST
Mayor