01/19/198712
January 19, 1987
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order by the Clerk, in the Council Chamber of
the Village Hall on Monday, January 19, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk
called.the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
James L. Marovitz
Cynthia J. Marty
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon- E - Swanson,
J. Robert York
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were
Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney James K. Stucko.
Trustee Marovitz noted that the minutes of the previous meeting dealing
with the paragrpah on the Chicago River realignment should include the
recommendation of the Board for testing any excess fill material off
site for contaminants and pollutants. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded
by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the previous meeting with the
addition be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee York questioned items appearing on the
Bills and Payroll relating to towing charges from
three different garages. He also inquired why wrecked cars were parked
behind the Village garage, some for a number of weeks. Mayor Forrest
advised that the staff would look into this matter.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty that the Bills and'
Payroll be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
?:YES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance.Director George Valentine reported that
sales tax receipts are up 2 %.from last January.
When compared to January 1985, the receipts are up about 18 %. There is
some difference between water sales and water purchases. Unsold water
is way down. Expenditures of the Sewer Department are somewhat over the
projected budget. The Village is. fully invested &t-110 basis points over
90 day Treasury bills. The Illinois Department of Revenue has received
the sales tax list sent them by the Village. in July. Their'response is
hindered in part by the.formation of TIF.
BUILDING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT REPORT
submitted to them.
for Deerfield since
sufficient staff to
were commended for
- Charles Smalley, Director of Building and Zoning,
_ invited auestions from the. Board regarding the
year end Building and Zoning report which had been
He reported 1986 was the largest construction year
record keeping began.. Mr. Smalley indicated he had
handle the work load. Mr. Smalley and his staff
the fine job they have done the past few years.
AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL Daniel" P. Fields, attorney representing the Park
USE - JEWETT PARK/ 'District, commented on the Plan Commission recom-
CLAVEY FIELD mendation regarding Clavey Park. He pointed out
what he felt were errors in the
information on which the Plan Commission.based their recommendation,
such as acreage of Jewett and Clavey Parks, perceived extension of
activities at the north end of Clavey Park (soccer fields were in
existence before the lights were installed), removal of foliage
buffering which the Park District denies, and.intensity of activities
for a neighborhood park. Mr. Fields noted that according to the
National Recreational Park Association,, a neighborhood park is defined
as an area where intense recreational activities such as field games,
court games, crafts, playground apparatus, skating, picnicing are
recommended; that it be in excess of 15 acres and suited for intense
development.
Mr. Fields commented on each of the 14 modifications the Plan Commission
recommended. He cited the Illinois Supreme Court ruling which em-
phasized intergovernmental cooperation. The Park District is willing
to engage in further discussions in an effort to cooperate with the
Village. Mr. Fields stated the Park District has conformed to the
Village zoning ordinance and all requirements have been satisfied. He
requested the Board to approve the Park District application in its
entirety.
Mr. Morrison, the attorney representing Clavey Park Neighbors, spoke
before the Board. He stated there was testimony given at previous
meetings regarding the removal of landscaping. He noted the Clavey Park
Neighbors are opposed to transforming a neighborhood park into an
athletic sports complex. The intensity of use is their major objection.
He stated further that the Clavey Park Neighbors wish to emphasize that
while they are willing to go.along with what the Plan Commission has
recommended, they do so with the caveat that it will only be for one
year, that those lights should be gone and another site found for the
sports year of 1988.
Joseph Schultz, Chairman of the Park District, noted that soccer had not
been played at Clavey the past summer so it had no bearing on the in-
creased noise. Soccer is programmed for lighting 16 times a year.
David Mangurten, Commissioner of Deerfield Youth Baseball Association,
summarized DYBA's views on the Clavey Park matter. He suggested that
the Board consider the following as amendments to the Plan Commission's
recommendations: (1) reconsider a curfew -of 11 P.M.,or at least 10:30
P.M.; (2) do not eliminate Clavey Park fields until a suitable replace-
ment can be found - October 31, 1987 seems to be an unreasonable dead-
line; (3) 100 foot boundary places a majority of the existing diamonds
in jeopardy; (4) restrictions on lighting should be made by.a qualified
engineer. Mr. Mangurten submitted 646 recorded signatures to be added
to previous signatures in support of the Clavey Park lights.
Glynn Carver, president of Club America, stated he felt the issue
before the Board.was a philosophical one and the needs of the entire
community should be considered above collective selfishness.
Howard Samuels, a member of the DYBA Softball Committee, spoke of a new
social and recreational program for the high school youth which, of
necessity, would be held in the evenings. The facilities at Clavey Park
would be needed to conduct this activity.
Howard Lieberman, a member of'the Clavey Park Neighbors, rebutted some
statements made 'before the Board. He stated the Village should adopt
the recommendations of the Plan Commission.
Larry.Smothers, a Deerfield resident, asked that a logical compromise
based.on fact and honesty be made by the Board. Mr. halter Leifeld .
briefly recounted his testimony regarding removal of trees from Clavey
Park.
Mayor Forrest stated the Board should take action on the recommendation
of the Plan Commission that the Park District request be denied and that
immediately thereafter the Village should meet with the Park District,
residents and DYBA to see if something agreeable to all could be worked
out.
After further discussion by the Board, Trustee Swanson moved, seconded
by Trustee Marty, that the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding
the use of Jewett Park be accepted with the stipulation that the curfew
be 11 P.M. Motion carried. The Attorney was directed to prepare the
necessary ordinance.
After further discussion,.Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
Swanson, to approve the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding
Calvey Field. Immediately thereafter, Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded
by Trustee Rosenthal, to table the.recommendation of the Plan Commission
on Clavey Fireld for four weeks.' This motion carried unanimously.
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MARSHALL RESUB-
DIVISION /FINAL PLAT
�. APPROVAL
the language did not
revisions were made.
,Mr. Thomas Compere, representing petitioner,
appeared before the Board. Discussion of the
,_language appearing on the plat regarding lots for
street dedication was held. Trustee Marovitz felt
reflect the intent of the Board and some minor
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the recommend-
ation of the Plan Commission regarding Final Plat approval for the
Marshall Resubdivision be amended to delete in the conditional grant of
right of way reference to Lots 53 through 56 and 65 to 68. Motion
carried unanimously.
FINAL DEVELOPMENT Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
PLAN - 707 LAKE -COOK that the recommendation of the Plan Commission
regarding the Final Development Plan for 707
Lake -Cook Road be approved. Motion Carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0 -87 -3 Ordinance granting special use for medical offices
SPECIAL USE - MEDICAL at 707 Lake -Cook Road. Second.reading.
OFFICES /707 LAKE -COOK
RESOLUTION RE ANNUAL
CONSTRUCTION ON STATE
HIGHWAYS c1
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Consent
Agenda be.approved and the ordinance adopted. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None ( 0 )
ORDINANCE 0 -87 -4
OBSTRUCTION OF
FIRE HYDRANTS
Village Attorney James Stucko discussed the minor
revisions in the referenced ordinance which the
Fire Department reviewed and approved. Second
reading.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, to adopt the
ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding obstruction of fire
hydrants. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None,
SCAVENGER SERVICE A request by Laidlaw Waste Systems to change.
SCHEDULE their collection schedule from six days a week to
two days was reviewed.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the scavenger
service be changed to two days a week, on Tuesday and Fridays, for the
entire Village to begin February 17, 1987 including the stipulation that
in case a holiday falls on those two days, pick up will be the following
day. Motion carried unanimously.
AWARD OF BID -
ROOF REPAIR
817 DEERFIELD
the f ol3owi ng . vote:
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
Seidman, that a bid be awarded to Local Roofing
Company for roof repairs at 817 Deerfield Road at
a cost not to exceed $4,180. Motion carried by
-.- Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal,. Seidman, York York ( 6 )
-- -- - - _ NAYS : . None ( 0 )
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Seidman,
seconded by Trustee Marovitz, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
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