06/01/1987June 1, 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, June 1, 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 Stucko.
Trustee Marovitz commented that the minutes of the previous meeting
regarding his suggestion on removal of ash trays from the meeting room
during Board meetings was in effect a motion to prohibit smoking in
that room. A recollection of that discussion, however, indicated no
motion was made. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that
the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATE OF Mr. David Hanus, petitioner, appeared before the
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE - Board and discussed the services to be provided by
303 CAB ASSOCIATION the 303 Cab Association.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee York, that a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity be issued to 303 Cab Association, Inc.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL USE - HEALTH Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
CLUB - ARBORLAKES/ Swanson, that Recommendation of the Plan Commis -
NUTRASWEET sion regarding the request for a Special Use for
a health club facility and an amendment to a
Planned Unit Development - Nutrasweet /Arborlakes be accepted and the
attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
0 -87 -24 ORDINANCE Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman,
PRD /RESUBDIVISION that the rules be waived for a first reading of
NOBLE- 107 KENMORE the ordinance granting Special Use, PRD /Resubdivi-
sion - Noble, 107 Kenmore. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the ordinance
granting Special Use, PRD /Resubdivision - Noble, 107 Kenmore be adopted.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
SPECIAL USE - AMOCO Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
LAKE - COOK /WAUKEGAN Marovitz, that the Board reconsider the Amoco
petition regarding the canopy and setback
requirements. Motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal (3)
NAYS: Forrest, Seidman, Swanson, York (4)
Trustee Swanson commented that there should be no amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance�.to include automobile mini -marts as a,Special Use in
the C -2 district.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the rules be
waived for a first reading of an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance to
include automobile mini -marts as a Special Use in the C -2 District.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that an ordinance
amending Zoning Ordinance to include automobile mini -marts as a Special
Use in the C -2 District be adopted. Motion failed by the following vote
vote:
AYES: None (0)
NAYS: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
CABLE TELEVISION - Until further notice from Post - Newsweek, this
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT matter is tabled indefinitely.
AMENDMENT
0 -87 -25 ORDINANCE Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by .Trustee
RESCINDING ORDINANCE Marovitz, that an ordinance rescinding an: e'arlier'
DISCONNECT NORTH ordinance disconnecting property -at `North Avenue.
AVENUE PROPERTY and the Milwaukee Road tracks be adopted. . Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AWARD OF BID - Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Rosenthal, that a contract be awarded to Superior
Landscaping, Inc. for tree and stump removal in
the Village of Deerfield in an amount not to exceed $6,103.00. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee York inquired what happens to diseased trees that are cut down
and sold as fire wood in the Village. He questioned whether there is a
potential danger of spreading the disease when burning this wood.
Trustee Marty was requested to seek information on this subject and
report her findings to the Board.
AWARD OF BID - Trustee-Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman,
TRUCK CHASSIS & CAB that a new 1988 conventional truck chassis and cab
with 4 wheel drive, plow and dual battery system
be purchased from Southside Ford Truck Sales, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $10,931.00. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Yo-
NAYS: None (0)
AWARD OF BID - 1987 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded h- e
STREET REHABILITA- Marovitz, that'a contract for the Street
TION PROGRAM Rehabilitation Program be awarded Co Peter Baker
and Son Co. in an amount not to exceed
$524,452.00. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that smoking be
prohibited in the meeting room during Village Board meetings. Motion
carried unanimously. The Board suggested other groups using the meeting
room be advised,of this action in the hope that they follow their lead.
Discussion of a written request from Barbara Houpt for the Board-to direct the
Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
was held. The amendment would develop standard's and criteria for seasonal uses
and clarify a previous amendment concerning proximity of accessory structures to
property lines. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the Plan
Commission hold a public hearing on text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
Village Manager Franz reported that the Board was notified in writing a week ago
that the Police Department imposed emergency traffic restrictions at Kipling and �\
Longfellow due to increased traffic created by motorists avoiding the Deerfield
and Waukegan intersection. An additional no turn sign has been erected. Traffic
will be monitored until the pattern is improved and the sign can be removed.
The Village Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary ordinance to prohibit
right turns for eastbound traffic on Tennaqua at Castlewood. This action was
approved by the Board seceral months ago, to become effective when the 1717 Building
was ready for occupancy.
There was an inquiry as to whether a response was received from IDOT concerning
the Edens exit ramp on Lake -Cook Road. To date, none has.been received.
Discussion was held concerning a letter from Alan Garfield, representing a client
who seeks a liquor license to permit wine to be included in a gift basket delivery
service. The Village Attorney was requested to research this matter to determine
whether this is permissible.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Seidman, seconded by
Trustee Marovitz, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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ATTEST:
Village Cler
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APP VED:
Mayor