11/07/1988MAYOR FORREST'S STATEMENT
REGARDING GUN LEGISLATION
November 7, 1988
After several weeks of deliberating on the matter, the Village Board
expects this evening to vote on whether to enact specific gun legis-
lation in Deerfield. With whatever additional discussion is needed,
I would urge the Board to take final action tonight on what has been
a very difficult, emotional issue. However it is decided, we have
spent considerable time and energy on this subject and now need to
put the issue behind us.
Through today, we have received almost 60 letters, which have been
evenly divided among those who support and those against any gun
legislation. Generally, the comments received have been helpful to
the Board in weighing the pros and cons of the issue. Time doesn't
permit each of these letters being read publicly, but they will be
made part of the written record of this meeting.
Some attending the October 17th meeting were angered over not being
able to speak that evening. Yet, the written comments requested
that night provided the Board with the opportunity to carefully
evaluate both sides of this issue.
Tonight, the Board will first discuss the proposed ordinance and
whether it should be amended further. When our discussions are
completed, but before a vote is taken, we will listen to residents
of Deerfield who wish to be heard of the subject. I ask that you
respect everyone's rights to express themselves without outbursts
for or against that which is offered. I would also ask that, for
the sake of brevity, people not repeat points that have already
been made.
As difficult as this subject is, we all have one objective
and that is doing what is right for our community. While
differ on how to accomplish that goal, let's proceed in a
manner as we try to resolve the issue this evening.
BERNARD FORREST
Mayor
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November 7, 1988
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 Ha11 on Monday, November 7, 1988 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 B. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney Alan Nathan.
Mr. William Sanke,appeared before the Board and suggested the
Village create an ad hoc committee to study means of curbing
traffic fatalities by stringent control of young autcmo.bile
drivers. Mr. Sanke was advised the Board would take this matter
under advisement.
Trustee Rosenthal requested the minutes of the previous meeting re:
sideyard variation (Bligh) reflect the reason for the Board's decision
to overrule the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board voted to grant a variation at
1611 Berkley since it was a corner lot and no building abutted the proposed deck.
Trustee Swanson asked that the word "construction" be deleted from the minutes
regarding the Lake Cook Road river bridge engineering services. Trustee Marty
noted that Mr. Shore's first name mentioned in Discussions be corrected from Marty
to Mitchell.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes
of the previous meeting as amended be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
R -88 -12 RESOLUTION
INTL. ASSOCIA:'ION OF
POLICE CHIEFS ON
HAKDGUN CONTROL
0 -88 -65 ORDINANCE
PROHIBITION OF MANU-
FACTURE & SALE OF
HANDGUNS IN DEERFIELD
0 -88 -66 ORDINANCE
REGULATIONS OF
WEAPONS
Mayor Forrest commented that about 60 letters
had been received in response to the Board's
request for residents to express in writing
their opinion on the proposed resolution and
ordinances. The pros and cons expressed were
were evenly divided. They will be made a
part of the record of the, meeting.
Trustee Rosenthal reviewed an amended
ordinance with several basic changes. The
The word "handguns" was substituted for
"firearms." Definitions of business,
dealer and sale were discussed. Trustee
Marovitz suggested that sale be defined as
transfer of ownership of a handgun by a dealer. Dealer be defined
as any person or firm engaged in the business of sale or exchange
of handguns for profit.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that.the
Ordinance be amended to include the recommended substitution of the
word "handguns" for "firearms" and the definitions of business,
dealer and sale as discussed. Motion carried unanimously.
Residents in attendance at the meeting expressed their opinions on
the proposed ordinance prohibiting manufacture and sale of handguns
- -- in Deerfield. Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded Trustee Marty,
that the question be called. Mction carried unanimously.
Trustees Seidman and Swanson stated their reasons for opposing
passage of the ordinance. Mayor Forrest also noted his opposition
to its passage.
Trustee Marty =moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
Resolution supporting the International Association of Police
Chiefs' position on handgun control be adopted. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal that the
Ordinance prohibiting "the sale and manufacture of handguns in
Deerfield as amended be adopted. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, York (4)
NAYS: Seidman, Swanson (2)
The ordinance on regulation of weapons has not been revised in 30
years. The proposed amendment defines the procedure for possession
,of weapons and updates the existing regulations.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the question
be called. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the
Ordinance amending the Municipal Code re clarification of existing
regulations of weapons be adopted. Motion carried by the following
vote:
M
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Meeting recessed at 9:10 P.M. and resumed at 9:20 F.M.
MANPOWER COMMISSION Mayor Forrest annouonced the following
appointments: Plan Commission - Michael
Swartz and David Marks reappointed for three year terms; - .Board of
Zoning Appeals - Steven Pflaum, five year term; Board of Police
Commissioners - Arnold Silverman reappointed for three year term;
Police Pension Board - John Cooper reappointed for two year term;
Board of Building Appeals - Richard Osman reappointed for five year
term; Manpower Commision - Thomas Needham and Richard Strauss
reappointed for three year terms; Youth Council - Ida Greenfield
reappointed and Carmen Hammond, three year terms; Human Relations
Commission - Shirley Horton and Anibal Merino reappointed for three
year terms; Safety Council - Herbert Nicholson and Howard Foote
reappointed for three year terms; VCDC - Robert Ducharme, Jannes
Zobus and Robert Gilot reappointed for three year terms; Appearance
Review Committee - Gerald Grethen and Michael Tarnow reappointed
for three year terms; Cable Advisory Board - Jerry Madden appointed
for three year term; Energy Advisory Board - Barbara Chester and
Karen Scott appointed for three year terms; Sister City Committee -
Edward Bohrer appointed for indefinite term.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
Manpower Commission appointments be accepted. Motion carried
unanimously.
FINAL DEVELOPMENT Steven Levin, representing petitioner,
PLAN - Pu %SE II reviewed the Final Development Plan of Phase
MATAS CORPORATE 500 II which the Flan Commission found to be in
.substantial conformance with the previously
approved preliminary development plan. The Board was concerned
that the plans they received were not identical to those submitted
to the Plan Commission for approval. Barbara Houpt compared the
plans and found them to be acceptable. The Plan Commission
recommended substantial conformance be considered to fall within
the one year time period; that request for a one year extension on
the C -2 parcel be granted; that request for an easement along Kates
Road overpass be granted; and the Final Development Plan be found
in substantial conformance with the Preliminary plan with the..
exception of the location of the Kates Road signs. ;
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Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of .the Plan Commission regarding-Final Development -
Plan for Phase II Office Building - Matas Corporate 500 be
approved and the Attorney directed to prepare the necessary
ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL USE - MITCHELL The Park.District wishes�to replace its in
PARK POOL HOUSE ground filtration system with an above ground
system contained in a small building. A
portion of the building would be utilized as a concession stand.
Petitioner is seeking an amendment to an existing Special Use.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that
the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding amendment of
Special Use - Mitchell Park Pool House be accepted and the Attorney
directed to prepare the necessary amendment. Motion carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENT - SPECIAL USE Petitioner wishes to expand the social area
MORIAH CONGREGATION of the Moriah Congretation building. They
are requesting an amendment to their
previously granted Special Use. The Plan Commission recommends
approval of this request.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding request of the
Moriah Congregation, 200 Hyacinth, for an amendment to their
previously granted Special Use be accepted and the Attorney
directed to prepare the necessary amendment. Motion carried
unanimously.
Consent Agenda
0 -88 -67 ORDINANCE Ordinance rezoning and Special Use, 700 and
REZONING /SPECIAL USE 702 Osterman, Hauri (Bart's).
HAURI - (BART'S)
0 -88 -68 ORDINANCE Ordinance granting sideyard variation for a
SIDEYARD VARIATION deck - 1611 Berkley Court, Mr. & Mrs. Bligh.
FOR DECK - BLIGH
0 -88 -69 ORDINANCE Ordinance amending the Municipal Code re stop
STOP STREET INTER- street intersections, Deerbrook Shopping -
SECTION- DEERBROOK Center.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the rules
be waived to permit passage of the ordinances on first reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee' Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Consent Agenda be approved and the ordinances adopted.. Motion
carried by the folowing vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
R -88 -13 RESOLUTION To comply with new federal regulations
REVISED DECLARATION regarding deferred compensation, ICML has
OF TRUST FOR ICMA redrafted the Trust Agreement between ICMA
and public employers, including the Village
of Deerfield.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the_
Resolution adopting revised Declaration of Trust for ICMA be
adopted. 'Motion carried unanimously.
VILLAGE HALL OFFICE
FURNITURE
Hall between Thomas
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
.Rosenthal, that a proposal-,to divide the
purchase of office furniture for the Village
Interiors and Business Interiors at a cost note --
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to exceed $50,305.00 be approved. Motion carried by-'the following
vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty; Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)-,
FINAL DEVELOP4ENT
PLAN - FLODSTROM
BRICKYARDS
Alan Stefaniak, representing petitioner,
requested permission to proceed with con-
struction of the foundation for the project
at its own risk if the Board approves the
Final Development Plan.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the recom-
mendation of the Plan Commission regarding request for substantial
conformance /approval of Final Development Plan Flodstrom Brickyards
Multi - Family development be accepted, permission granted to begin
construction at its own risk and the Attorney directed to prepare
the necessary..ordinance. Motion carried unanimously...
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
PROPERTY Marty, that a proposal to sell six used 1986
Dodge police patrol vehicles to Diversifleet,
Inc. at a cost of $12,700.00 be accepted. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
COi• =i, uTER PARKING Staff has recommended the following changes
PERMITS - FEES in commuter parking to' be considered
immediately. The Marathon property should be
committed to permit parking for Deerfield residents only; Lot 5
should be converted from daily fee to permit parking; parking on
east side of Chestnut north of Greenwood should revert to free
"spill over" parking; fees for permit parking should be increased
and sold for six month period; all permit parking should become
free after 10 A.M. each weekday.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the Staff
recommendations be approved and the At directed to prepare
the necessary"'ordinance for the permit parking fee increase.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty,.Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION:
Greenwood. She f
residents to park
that the Building
at the next Board
Trustee Marty commented on the parking
situation on Chestnut between Hazel and
alt some arrangement should be made for the
on their own property. A suggestion was made
Department review the situation and a report made
meeting.
Trustee Rosenthal noted there was a memo from the Plan Commission
on temporary signage for special events and window signs. The
Board agreed the Plan Commission should'be directed to prepare a
report on this suject.
Mitchell Shore asked if he could contact Board members for
information on specific questions. The Board advised they were all
available by phone. Mayor Forrest advised he would be happy to
discuss any matter with Mr. Shore in the evening or on the weekend.
There being no further business, Mayor Forrest adjourned the
meeting at 10:30 P.M.
, PPROVED:
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