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02/20/1989February 20, 1989 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 Hall on Monday, February 20, 1969 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 and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney Herb Linn. Several corrections were made to the minutes of the previous meeting. Mayor Forrest advised that in the paragraph under Discussions, Highland Park would be disannexing 5 acres of land, not 40,000 square feet. Trustee Rosenthal noted that in the minutes regarding making turns at Kates Road, the intersection was Waukegan not Deerfield Road. Trustee Marty pointed out that discussion of the award of contract for final design of the Canner site was not tabled to the next meeting, but after a workshop session is held on the matter. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the previous meeting as amended be approved. Motion carried unanimously. BILLS AND PA °ROLL Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the Bills and Payroll be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5) NAYS: None (0) TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine advised that the January Sales Tax rece =-its were up approximately 33% over the prior year. Sales Tax recr:.uts for the 12 month period are up 12% over the prior 12 month pe -_.od. Expenditures are within their budget. 100.2% of cash was invested at an average interest rate of 8 %. PROCLAMLTION Mayor Forrest proclaimed the month of March, 1989 to be Youth Art Month in the Village of Deerfield. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Proclamation be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief Richard Brandt discussed the OBJECTIVES Department objectives for 1988 -89. The annual report shows a slight decrease in index crime and a significant decrease in traffic accidents. There was a slight increase in service calls and burglaries. Response time objectives for emergency calls have not been met due to five vacancies in the department. Police Chief Brandt anticipates hiring three officers in April to fill some of the vacancies. RESUBDIVISION Plan Commission recommended denial of request 702 ELM STREET/ for resubdivision because it would not BENASSI improve the quality of the neighborhood nor be in keeping with the spirit and.intent of Deerfield's Codes and Ordinances. Nicholas Raimondi, a land surveyor representing petitioner.,. discussed the request and stated that.in his opinion the proposed lot meets all the Village requirements. Mrs. Houpt pointed out :'that the:`. __ _ ;newv lot did not meet the. subdivision, code. requirement, -Iot depth -of :110. Mr: J. J. Carani, an attorney and friend"of the petitioner, spoke in favor of the Board granting approval of the resubdivision. r_.., Jean Becker, a property owner in the area, expressed her opposition to the resubdivision. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that, the Plan Commission recommendation to deny petitioner's request for a subdivision at 702 Elm Street (Benassi) be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. DEERFIELD C014MOITS - The Board discussed the Staff report on the WAUKEGAN ROAD SIGN Deerfield Commons' entrance sign on Waukegan Road. The report indicated that the Board had previously approved a redevelopment plan in June, 1988 showing the existing sign as abutting, not penetrating. The Board suggested the Village Manager contact the developers and communicate the Board's request they conform to the previously approved plan. CONSENT AGENDA 0 -89 -9 ORDINANCE Ordinance amending Section 22 -167 of the FIRE LANES - Municipal Code re fire lanes (Embassy E14BASSY SUITES Suite). FIRE LANES - Authorization for Mayor to sign agreement re ED DEBEVIC's police enforcement of fire lanes at Ed Debevic's. SALE OF SNACK ITEMS Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to IN AUTOMOBILE permit the sale of snack items in automobile SERVICE STATIONS service stations. First reading. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the Consent Agenda be accepted, the Ordinance adopted and the Mayor authorized to sign the agreement for police enforcement of fire lanes at Ed Debevic's. I-iotion carried by the following vote: ,AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Swanson (4) NAYS: Seidman (1 ) FIRST FLOOR RETAIL Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee RESTRICTIOI:S - Swanson, that proposed restrictions re first VILLAGE CENTER floor retail in the Village Center together with the Village Attorney's legal opinions on the subject be sent to the Plan Commission for a public hearing. Motion carried unanimously., REMOVAL OF DISABLED Village Manager Franz requested the Board VEHICLES to table discussion on the proposed ordinance pending further study. Trustee Hart; moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the second reading of aL ordinance re removal of disabled vehicles from private property be tabled to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimous!,--. STREET NAI ✓E CHANGE Allen Schmidt of London Development Corporation requested a change of name from Franken Avenue to Arbor Lane. Trustee Hart- commented that the similarity of the name Arbor Lane to Arbor Lakes could cause confusion in the event of an emergency call. It was suggested the petitioner choose another name. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the - Village Attorney - prepare an ordinance changing the name of Franken Avenue to another subject to submission of a name certain. Motion carried unanimously. PACE PARA - TRANSIT AGREEMENT Agreement be tabled unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee---- - Swanson, that the authorization for Mayor to sign Amendments to the PACE Para - Transit to the next meeting. Motion carried 1. - i DEERCREST Mayor Forrest recommended that the Plan Commission DEVELOPMENT consider holding a public hearing on changing the zoning on the Follensbee Deercrest property when the current zoning expires on April 15. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that a public hearing be held by the Plan Commission on changing the zoning of the Follensbee Deercrest property when the present zoning expires on April. 15. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION: Tom Usher, a Deerfield resident, appeared before the Board to discuss the letter he received from the Village regarding cancellation of the Hoe Hoe Hoe program. Trustee Swanson advised Mr. Usher that Zion Lutheran Cnurch is willing to make the land available to the Deerfield community to continue the program. Previous participants will be notified by mail of a meeting where a committee will be chosen to organize and administer this program. Village Manager Franz agreed to provide the Church with a list of previous participants in the Hoe Hoe Hoe program. The Village will not be involved in this project. There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Marty, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Village Clerk I I