12/19/1988December 19, 1988
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, December 19, 1988 at 7:00 F.M. The
,.Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: .;awes L. Marovitz Absent: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
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 James Stucko. Cynthia J. Marty
was named Mayor Pro Tem by unanimous Board approval.
Village Manager Franz requested that minutes of the previous ----
meeting be amended by changing the Ordinance numbers on page one
under Consent Agenda from 0- 88 -77, 78 and 79 to 0- 88 -78, 79 and 80
and 0 -88 -80 on page two to 0- 88 -77. Trustee Seidman moved,
seconded by Trustee Marovitz that the minutes of the previous
meeting as amended be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Rosenthal, that the Bills and Payroll be
approved. Motion_ carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine noted that
the November sales tax receipts were up
approximately 2% over the prior year and about 9% on a 12 month
basis. All major revenue items are performing as budgeted with the
exception of water revenues which are over budget. 102.7% of cash
was invested at an average interest rate of 7.80 %.
SPECIAL USE - GOLF Petitioners will be replacing their present
CART FACILITY golf cart shed with a new facility and
BRIARWOOD C. C. propose a landscaping plan that will be
agreeable to adjacent property owners.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the Plan
Commission recommendation on the request to amend the Briarwood
Country Club Special Use be accepted and the Attorney directed to
prepare the necessary ordinance. notion carried unanimously.
SIGNAGE MODIFICATION Petitioner is seeking a modification. to
CORPORATE 500 CENTRE permit the continued display of their illumi-
nated sign on Lake Cook Road. The BZA
recommends denying continuation of the sign as requested and favors
a temporary leasing sign limited in scope and size. Steven Levin,
representing petitioner, displayed a sketch of the sign in question
and discussed the uniqueness of circumstances involved in this
matter. Robert Speckman of the BZA and Clinton Case, Building and
Code Enforcement Supervisor, were present and entered into the
discussion.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals re modification of
signage provisions - Corporate 500 Centre be accepted. Motion
carried unanimously.
trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the existing 400 sq.�ft.
V- shaped sign be permitted for a period of no more than 6 months.. Motion carried
with Trustee Seidman casting a negative vote.''
SIGNAGE MODIFICATION Modification sought for Lake Cook Office
ARBORLAKI CENTRE - Center, if granted, would permit renewal and
LAKE COOK OFFICE. extension of time period for existing Edens
CENTER Spur sign and one additional temporary real
estate sign. The modification for the
Arborlake sign, if granted, would permit renewal and extension of
time period governing the existing; Edens Spur and Interstate 94
signs. Mike Malicki, representing petitioners, responded to
inquiries from the Board. The Board of Zoning Appeals recommends
modifications be granted to permit the requested signs for a period
of one year.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals re modification of
signage provisions - Arborlake Centre and Lake Cook Office Centre
be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
0 -88 -81 ORDINANCE Ordinance re Final Development Plan - R -5
FINAL DEVELOPMENT Planned Unit Development, 1318, 1306, 1266
PLAN - PUD 1318, Waukegan Road.
1306, 1266 WAUKEGAN
POLICE ENFORCEMIENT Authorization for Mayor to sign agreement re
FIRE LANES - HYATT Police enforcement of fire lanes at Hyatt
HOTEL Hotel.
Trustee Rosenthal 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)
0 -88 -82 ORDINANCE Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
ABATEMENT OF 1988 Marovitz, that rules be waived to permit
TAX LEVY passage of the Ordinance on first reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Rosenthal pointed out an error in the figures shown in the
Ordinance. The correct Amount of Abatement for Corporate Purpose.
Bonds 1982 is $84,280 and Total Abatements is $329,280.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
Ordinance re Abatement of 1988 Tax Levy as amended be adopted.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION RE Public comments were invited on the future
CALLNER PROPERTY disposition of the Callner Property. Tom
Roth, a Village resident, expressed his view
on restoration of the building and making it a landmark. He
submitted a petition signed by over 700 people who favor preserva-
tion of the building. Jo Gourley, one of the founders of the
Deerfield Historical Society, spoke on the efforts of the Society
to preserve and restore historical buildings in the Village. Don
Wrobleski noted that the Callner Building represents the heritage
of-Deerfield and should not be demolished. He urged consideration
of its commercial use with Deerfield Commons. The Board requested
the Hi. ^torical Society to prepare a list of buildings they
recommend for preservation and restoration.
1988 ANNUAL Finance Director George Valentine discussed
FINANCIAL REPORT the 1988 Annual Financial Report. He advised
that the comments in the report regarding the
library had been addressed.
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Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee. Marovitz, that the 1988
Annual Financial Report be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
N;:ING ACCzESDS AVENUE Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
Marovitz, that the Ordinance naming Access
Aver:ue be tabled to the next meeting. Motion carries: with Trustee
Swanson casi;ing a negative vote.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS Ordinance re traffic regulations for Access
ACCESS AVENUE Avenue. First reading.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
WITH IDOT FOR Seidman, that the Mayor be authorized to sign
PFINGSTEN ROAD a Maintenance Agreement with the Illinois
Department of Transportation for Pfingsten
Road (Lake Cook Road to Edens Spur Bridge). Motion carried
unanimously.
SURPLUS PROPERTY - Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
1970 SIDEWALK PLOW Swanson, that a 1970 sidewalk plow be sold
to Lawrence H. Rynakker at a cost of $405.00.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PURCHASE OF TWO Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
POLICE DEPT. Swanson, that authorization be given for
REPLACEMENT VEHICLES purchase of two replacement vehicles for the
Police Department from Grant Dean Buick at a
cost not to exceed $12,700.00 plus trade -in. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION: Trustee Seidman read an ad that appeared in
the Deerfield Review for the Hyatt Hotel
lounge. Several residents called him to comment that the ad was in
poor taste.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Swanson,
seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
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