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February 16, 1987
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called
to order in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on Monday, February 16, 1987 at
8:00 P.M. The roll was called and the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
James L. Marovitz
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
Absent: Cynthia J. Marty
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager
Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Rosenthal noted that the minutes referring to bicycle warning tickets should
be corrected by deleting the work "reduction" and replacing it with "increase ".
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the minutes of the previous
meeting, as corrected, be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL
by the following vote:
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Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz,
that the Bills and Payroll be approved. Motion carried
AYES: Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported that
revenues are close to projections. Building permits
and ordinance violations are substantially over projections, but will probably not
continue as strong next year. February receipts for hotel tax will be substantial.
Next year's budget shows the hotel tax being strong. Cash investments are 101% with
average interest of 6.34 %.
ACCESS TO WOODLAND Manager Franz read the Board of Zoning Appeals recom-
PARK - CHESTERFIELD mendation to deny the request for a walkway between
DEVELOPMENT Lots 10 and 11 in the Chesterfield development.
Robert Speckmann, Chairman of the'BZA commented on
the recommendation, stating that the BZA believes a 10' strip is needed in order to allow
for a 5' sidewalk. Mr. David Friedlander, property owner of LLot 10, commented ;that
Lots 6 and 7 were vacant but he was not certain they were sold. No represerita,five.of-
Chesterfield Developers was present to determine the availability of another site
for the walkway.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the recommendation of the
Board of Zoning Appeals to deny the petition of Chesterfield Development Corporation
for a walkway access to Woodland Park between Lots 10 and 11 be tabled. Motion carried
unanimously.
SIGN MODIFICATION - Manager Franz read the recommendation of the Board of
11 KENMORE AVENUE Zoning Appeals to grant a sign modification to G/G Con-
struction Corporation, 11 Kenmore Avenue. Raymond
Green, Vice President of G/G Construction Company, commented on the signs he was re-
questing. Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the recommendation of
the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding sign modification, 11 Kenmore Avenue, be accepted
and the attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion failed to pass.
rustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that a non - illuminated sign, 10'
8', four feet above grade, located not closer than five feet.and not more than15" off
the property line, be approved for 11 Kenmore Avenue and the attorney directed to prepz
the necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
MANPOWER
RECOMMENDATION
Mayor Forrest recommended that Deborah Bowers be
appointed to the Cemetery Association for an indefinite
term.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the appointment be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R -87 -02
EXCESS LIABILITY
INSURANCE POOL
size of the Pool and clarifies
is disbanded or a municipality
Finance Director George Valentine discussed a resolution
amending a previous resolution authorizing Deerfield's
participation in the High -Level Excess Liability Pool
(HELP). The amendment reduces the starting minimum
a municipality's responsibility in the event the Pool
has dropped out.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the resolution authorizing the
Village's participation in an Excess Liability Insurance Pool be adopted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TOLLWAY INTERCHANGE Mayor Forrest provided background information on Deer -
LAKE -COOK ROAD field's efforts to secure a full interchange at the
Tollway and Lake -Cook Road. Neighboring communities
have been asked to pass resolutions supporting this interchange improvement since the
Tollway Authority is in the process of finalizing plans for interchange projects.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that a resolution in support of
a full interchange at Lake -Cook Road and the Tollway be passed. Motion carried un-
animously.
SPECIAL USE, P -1 Negotiations between the Village, Park District
PUBLIC LANDS, and Clavey Park neighbors on the lights issue are
CLAVEY FIELD still being conducted.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York,
that the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding the Special Use for lights
at Clavey Field be tabled to the March 2nd Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT - REAL This amendment to the original real estate contract
ESTATE CONTRACT - assures purchaser that it will be able to proceed with
FLODSTROM /BRICKYARDS its development without interference by construction
PROPERTY vehicles on the temporary easement.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the Mayor be authorized
to sign the amendment to the real estate contract with Sven Flodstrom for - Brickyard
property. Motion carried "unanimously.
POLICE PENSION Finance Director Valentine presented the Illinois
FUND AUDIT Department of Insurance's 1985 audit of the Police
Pension Fund. It was noted that the Village did not
agree with the actuarial amounts determined by the State.
Trustee York moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Village acknowledge receipt
of the audit by the State Department of Insurance of the Police Pension Fund as of
April 30, 1985. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Seidman, seconded by Trustee
York, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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