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02/17/19863 FEBRUARY 17, 1986 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, February 17, 1986,.at 8:00 P.M. The Deputy Clerk called the roll and announced that the following . were Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor James Marovitz Cynthia Marty Harriet Rosenthal Edwin Seidman Vernon Swanson J. Robert York and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the bills and payroll be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) TREASURER'S Finance Director Geroge Valentine reported that there was a 4% increase REPORT in the sales tax receipts. He also corrected an error appearing in the paragraph "Cash Investments ". The amount for the 90 day Treasury Bill rate was listed as "9.3q" whereas it should have been "7.3% ". Following a brief discussion of the Village's sales receipts, Mayor Forrest requested the Finance Dir- ector to obtain a comparison of Deerfield's sales receipts with those of Northbrook. The Treasurer's Report was accepted. APPEARANCE The Mayor complimented the Ad Hoc. Committee on REVIEW COMMITTEE Appearance Code for the excellent job they performed in developing criteria for Appearance Review and Mainten- ance Upkeep for the Village. The Mayor stated that unless the Village Attorney finds there is some conflict with existing ordinances, the Appearance Code should be accepted as it is written and be ready for final adoption at the second meeting in March. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the criteria code of the Ad Hoc Committee.be accepted and referred to staff for review and recommendation. The motion carried unanimously. VCDC - WORKSHOP Trustee Swanson questioned members of the VCDC about SESSION their decision to recommend Teska & Associates to conduct a workshop session. Melliney Saltarelli explained the format used in interviewing the various consultants who responded to the Commission. The ultimate decision to recommend a workshop session was to enable the Board and per- tinent staff members to define the goals of the Village before a consulting firm is actually hired. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the report of the VCDC be ac- cepted and that a workshop session be scheduled at a cost not to exceed $500. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) MANPOWER Mayor Forrest recommended the following appointments: C014MISSION Safety Council - William Luke; Board of Zoning Appeals - Howard C. Sterenstein; Manpower Commission - Mrs. Julie Morrison. Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the appointments be approved. The motion carried unanimously. LAND SWAP FOR Kelly Bufton, attorney representing Trammell Crow GUN CLUB PROPERTY in the Gun Club land swap, appeared before the Board and requested that the Land Swap Agreement be approved. He stated the proposed plan is subject to change but that'the basic parameters for development would be established by this Agreement. The plan would go before the Plan � CORRECTED MARCH 3, 1986 Comission and back to the Village Board prior to final approval. Mr. Bufton displayed several illustrations of Trammell Crow's proposed development. The creek would be relocated to the east of the Forestway property lines and form a channel 117 feet wide. Appropriate landscaping and berms would shield the view of the property owners from the office buildings. Mr. Don Thomas, of Trammell Crow, explained how the parcel would be developed and what the developer was prepared to do to make the area visually attractive and mutually beneficial to all concerned. Six property owners from the audience spoke and presented their views of the proposed Land Swap Agreement and development. The consensus of the audience was basically negative. Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Board agree in principle with the Land Swap and that a revised Agreement, acceptable to the Board, be resub- mitted by March 3rd. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Forrest (4) NAYS: Marovitz, Marty, York (3) The Mayor declared a short recess. The Board reconvened at 10:15 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 0 -86 -4 Christopher Noon, representing the Tollway North property, TOLLWAX NORTH requested a waiver of second reading of an ordinance granting modification of the sign provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the rules be waived to permit passage on first reading. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the ordinance be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) WATER Mayor Forrest advised that the Village submitted a water CONTRACT contract to the City of Highland Park. To date, no answer has been received. The Village expects an answer by the next Board meeting. BANNER AT Deerfield High School requested permission to place a VIADUCT banner at the railroad overpass on Deerfield Road to publicize the school's musical production. The banner would be in place for two weeks prior to the first performance, scheduled on March 20. Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the request be approved. The motion carried unanimously. AWARD OF BID Chief Brandt recommended that Thomas Dodge of Orland FOR SQUAD CARS Park be awarded the bid for purchase of six squad cars and a utility vehicle for the Police Department. He noted that an offer had been received for trade -ins of $24,000, a savings of $1,500 over the $22,500 trade -in listed in the recommendation. The late offer was due to the offeree's being out of town when the bids were being considered. Chief Brandt also mentioned that there would be a $40 delivery charge for each of the six cars which would bring the total bid price to $80,031.52. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the bid of Thomas Dodge be accepted, in the amount of $80,031.52. Trustee Marovitz moved that the motion be amended to include a provision that the existing cars be traded for no less than $22,500. Amendment seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, and carried unanimously. The amended motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Yor (6) NAYS: None (0) Trustee Marovitz stated he would abstain for any discussion regarding the next item on the agenda, and left the meeting. TOLLWAY NORTH ANNEXATION AGREEMENT Jeffrey Warren submitted a draft agreement, including minor charge.: suggested by the Board at a previous meeting, stating that the final draft could be available the following day if the changes were approved. Following discussion, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that an ordinance be drafted to prepare a resolution approving the form of the annexation agreement and directing its execution by the Mayor and the Clerk; an ordinance be 1 1 ,�I'~'( ^'•`:4��'!'J r'if �4l�' - .M.r�'j.rt }I.�', .�:'1`ti •i prepared annexing the property to the Village; an. ordinance be prepared zoning the property in the I -1, Office, Research and Restricted Industrial District; an ordinance be prepared to permit,.passage of a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding signs, as discussed. Motion carried unanimously. There being no fruther business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M. 11 ATTEST: 'WS -, VILLAGE CL K � I 1 APPROVED: 'MAYOR