10/19/1987October 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, October 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 Stucko.
Trustee Swanson requested that the motion regarding the Consent Agenda in the previous
minutes include a description of the Ordinance that was adopted, i.e., Ordinance
"amending Ordinance 0 -86 -63 re Special Use for Lake Cook Plaza Shopping Center."
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the previous
meeting be approved, as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL
following vote:
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
Bills and Payroll be approved. Motion carried by the
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported that revenues
continue to be strong. For the twelve months ending October,
1987, sales tax has incresed by 8.5 %. Expenditures are performing as anticipated
with the exception of the Water Fund due to heavy water sales. Cash was invested at
101.5% at an average rate of 6.14%.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT Among the projects completed by the Finance Department were
OBJECTIVES the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Property Tax Levy
and Annual Treasurer's Report. Investments have averaged
103% of assets. Computerization is progressing since delivery of the computer in
June. Several more operations need to be connected to the system. Completion is
scheduled for January 1988.
WALDEN /WARWICK Requests for stop signs at the Walden /Warwick intersection
INTERSECTION have come before the Board twice and have been rejected. The
Village staff and Police Department were asked to review the
situation at this intersection and report their findings. Their report included motor
traffic and pedestrian traffic counts, warning and traffic ticket summaries, a traffic
consultant study and Police Department report on the school crossing. The report con-
cluded that the Walden /Warwick intersection does not warrant any changes at this time.
Representatives from the Walden PTO and residents of the area appeared before the
Board seeking some type of help in making the intersection safer for the school children
who cross the intersection.
Trustee Marovitz suggested the possibility of crossing guards as an alternative solu-
tion to a stop sign. Police Chief Brandt noted there was difficulty in hiring crossing
guards. Trustee York mentioned the use of speed bumps, but was advised they are illegal
on public roadways.
Trustee Rosenthal suggested painting crosswalks green and augmenting the customary
school crossing signs to alert drivers.. She also suggested exploring some type of
shared responsibility for assisting school children crossing at the Walden /Warwick
intersection. Police enforcement will continue and warning ticket repeaters will be
ticketed.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, to accept the report of the
Village staff with further exploration of signage, crosswalk painting and shared
responsibility: Motion carried unanimously.
FENCE MODIFICATION - The request for a fence modification at 1485 Berkley has
1485 BERKLEY = COWHEY . been withdrawn following a public hearing before the BZA.
SPECIAL USE A discussion of the resubdivision of the Van Mieghen lot and
RESUBDIVISION: possible future extension of Country Lane was held. The Plan
1233 GORDON Commission did not include dedication for the possible exten-
sion in their recommendation. The Board agreed that this
should be done. Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Plan
Commission recommendation regarding Special Use, Planned Residential Development/
Resubdivision - Van Mieghen, 1233 Gordon Terrace be accepted but to include the
dedication of 30 feet for the possible extension of Country Lane. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESUBDIVISION/ Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
ALLEY VACATION: recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding the Ryan
RYAN, 905 FOREST resubdivision and vacation of a portion of an alley at 905
Forest Avenue be accepted, including the purchase of land
at a price which has been established for this type vacation. Motion carried unan-
imously.
AMENDMENT /PUD Petitioner wishes to add an addition to the existing restau-
SPECIAL USE - rant to house a cooler. Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded
ADA'S DELICATESSEN by Trustee Marty, that the recommendation of the Plan Com-
mission regarding amendment of the Special Use /Planned Unit
Development for Lake -Cook Plaza re Ada's Delicatessen be approved, and the Attorney
directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
SUBSTANTIAL
CONFORMANCE -
FRANKEN & ELM
be accepted. Motion
0 -87 -53 ORDINANCE
SPECIAL USE FOR
OUTDOOR SALES
641 -645 DEERFIELD
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission finding substantial
conformance with a previously approved Preliminary Develop-
ment Plan for the northwest corner of Franken and Elm Streets
carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
Ordinance granting a Special Use for outdoor sales /garden
supplies, 641 -645 Deerfield Road, be adopted. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: York (1)
0 -87 -54 ORDINANCE
RE: SPECIAL USE -
CADWELL CORNERS
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
Ordinance amending Special Use - Cadwell Corners Expansion
be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -87 -55 ORDINANCE
CLASS G LIQUOR
LICENSE - EMBASSY
SUITES HOTEL
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
Ordinance amending the Municipal Code granting a Class G
liquor license to Embassy Suites be adopted.. Motion carried
by the following vote: -
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
SPECIAL USE -
BRICKYARD PARK
ZONING - PUBLIC LANDS
BRICKYARDS
Mayor Forrest recommended tabling the second reading of the
ordinances regarding the Brickyard lights and zoning until
the Board reviews the F1odstrom petition and other matters
relating to the Brickyards.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
second reading of-an- Ordinance Granting Special. Use for portion of the Brickyards
for recreational purposes, including lights, and an Ordinance amending the Zoning
Map - P -1, Public Lands, Brickyards, be tabled. Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS Trustee Rosenthal commented on'a letter that appeared
in the Deerfield Review regarding posting a maximum three
hour parking limit in the Village lots. The lot referred to in the letter is a
Park District lot, which has a sign posted. Both the Village and Park District
lots post a maximum 3 hour parking limit.
Approval of a reduced vehicle sticker fee by an auto leasing firm was discussed
briefly. There was some concern expressed over the problem of Deerfield's stickers
not being honored in other areas. The Board is willing to pursue this matter by
drawing a list of conditions to be presented to the petitioner for consideration.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Rosenthal, seconded by
Trustee Marty, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK
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