04/15/19915
April 15, 1991
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, April 15, 1991 at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Marvin Ehlers
James L. Marovitz
Harriet E. 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 Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee
Ehlers,
approved. Motion carried by the
Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
that the Bills and Payroll be
following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported
that sales tax receipts received in March
were 91 over the prior March and the current 12 month average is
4% above last year. As of March 31, 1991, 101.5% of cash was
invested at an average interest rate of 6.98 %.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Forrest proclaimed May 1 as Law Day
USA in Deerfield. Trustee Rosenthal
moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Proclamation be
accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Forrest read his statement regarding
1991 -92 ANNUAL BUDGET the 1991 -92 Annual Budget, a copy of which
is attached.
Finance Director Valentine noted that the estimated property taxes
for 1991 -92 are 4% higher than the current budget. He reviewed
the property tax structure and attributed the rise to increases
for IMRF, Social Security taxes and scavenger services.
James Thompson, 1445 Greenwood, discussed the costs involved in
the operation of the sewage treatment plant. He acknowledged
there was some improvement in cost reduction from the previous
year and recommended some alternative options for further cost
effectiveness at the sewage treatment plant. Mayor Forrest asked
Mr. Thompson to send his recommendations to his attention for
consideration by the Board. Mr. Thompson also commented on police
department expenditures.
Ronald Schaefer. 1445 Greenwood, spoke on a matter unrelated to
the Annual Budget and was ruled out of order.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Public Hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
0 -91 -12 ORDINANCE Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR Ehlers, that the rules be waived to permit
1991 -1992 passage of the Ordinance on first reading.
1 4oti on carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
Ordinance approving the Annual Budget for 1991 -92 be adopted.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -91 -13 ORDINANCE
WAGE AND SAIARY PLAN
AMENDMENT
Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee
Marovitz, that the rules be waived to
permit passage of the Ordinance on first
reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
Ordinance amending the Wage and Salary Plan be adopted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -91 -14 ORDINANCE Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee
SEWER CHARGE AMENDMENT Rosenthal, that the rules be waived to
permit passage of the Ordinance on first
reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
Ordinance amending sewer charge - $1.35/100 cubic feet be adopted.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Forrest presented Village Trustee Robert York with a plaque
and a portrait to commemorate Trustee York's years of service to
the Village of Deerfield. He was also awarded the first
Jaywalkers Anonymous jacket.
Judge Wallace Dunn conducted the swearing in ceremony for the
re- elected and new Village Trustees, Marvin Ehlers, Edwin Seidman
and Michael Swartz. A brief reception was held to celebrate the
occasion.
The meeting of the new Board of Trustees was called to order at
9:05 P.M. The clerk called the roll and announced that the
following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Marvin Ehlers
James L. Marovitz
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney James Stucko.
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS The Safety Council recommended reinstalla-
POET'S.CORNER tion of "No Right Turn on Red" sign to
SUBDIVISION Deerfield Road from Kipling for a six
month trial basis and replacement of
school zone signs that were previously removed. Further
discussion on this subject with Sheila Stanger from the Safety
Council, Laurie Katz and *Marvin Schaid, residents of the
Subdivision, resulted in a decision to have the previous time'
restriction of 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. extended to 24 hours. The new
restrictions will be in force for six months or until construction
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in that area is completed at which time the traffic flow will be
re- evaluated.
TIME EXTENSION TO The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended
SIGNAGE - ARBORLAKE approval of requested modifications
CENTRE, LAKE COOK to permit renewal and one year extension
OFFICE CENTRE of the existing signs for 1411 -19 Lake
Cook Road and 1751 Lake Cook Road subject
to a restriction concerning a location satisfactory to the Board
of Sign B for Arborlake Centre. The Board was advised that
petitioner withdrew its request concerning Sign B.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals approving request
for extension and continued use of existing temporary signs on the
Edens Spur and Interstate 94 - Arborlake Centre and Lake Cook
Office Centre, as corrected, be accepted. Motion carried
unanimously.
PLAN COMMISSION Mayor Forrest named David Marks to serve
APPOINTMENT as Chairman of the Plan Commission to fill
the position vacated by Michael Swartz.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
appointment of David Marks as Chairman of the Plan Commission be
approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
Consent Agenda be approved and the Ordinances adopted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
MUNICIPAL CODE
Consent Agenda
Trustee Seidman moved,
seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the rules
be waived to permit
passage of the Ordinances on Special Use for
Training Facility -
Corporate 500 Centre and amendment to Special
Use /PUD Deerbrook Shopping
Center, Subway Sandwich Shop on first
reading. Motion carried
unanimously.
0 -91 -15 ORDINANCE
Ordinance re Special Use for training
TRAINING FACILITY
facility - Corporate 500 Centre, Philip
CORPORATE 500 CENTRE
Crosby & Associates.
0 -91 -16 ORDINANCE
Ordinance re amendment to Special Use /PUD
SPECIAL USE /PUD
to permit a restaurant at Deerbrook
DEERBROOK SHOPPING
Shopping Center, Subway Sandwich Shop.
CENTER - SUBWAY
Rebate of sanplus funds
SANDWICH SHOP
Cook
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
Consent Agenda be approved and the Ordinances adopted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance amending
Municipal Code re
fire
AMENDMENT -FIRE LANES
lanes. First reading.
MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance amending
Municipal Code re
AMENDMENT - TRAFFIC
traffic control on
private streets.
CONTROL ON PRIVATE
First reading.
STREETS
INDEMNIFICATION AGREE-
Rebate of sanplus funds
from the Lake
Cook
MENT - COO -K COUNTY TIF
Road Tax Increment
Financing District
SURPLUS FUNDS
(TIF). to Cook County
declared by the
Village -on December
17, 1990.has not
been
accompli .9hed nend.inu resolutiu.ni
by the ^ook
County T.rss.surer
for
handling of these fund:.
Negotiations with
the Cook'Ccur.ty -
Treasurer has,resul en
in a solution whereby
the Village of
Deerfield -would execute
two Indemnification,
Defense and Hold
'tiarnleu s
Each body +_' at will
be a recipient of
the
surplus f;,ncls will s -; -gn
ti,,e indemr_ii'I(. ,,- at•ion
the
Village will make out the checks to the Cook County Treasurer and
the body to which the funds belong.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Mayor be authorized to sign two Indemnification, Defense and Hold
Harmless Undertakings to rebate surplus funds from the lake Cook
Road Tax Increment Financing district to Cook County. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
SANITARY SERVICE James Soyka, Director of Public Works and
RELOCATION BID - Engineering, discussed the bids received
RESERVOIR 29A for the sanitary service relocation
project and recommended rejection of the
bids.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that bids
for sanitary service relocation for Reservoir 29A be rejected and
the project be re -bid. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AUDITOR APPOINTMENT Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by
appointed auditor
cost not to exceed
vote:
Trustee Ehlers, that Wolf & Company be
for the Village for fiscal year 1990 -91 at a
$12,000.00. Motion carried by the following
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PHONE SYSTEM - UNITEL
COMMUNICATIONS
Finance Department has
Communications.
The present phone system for the Village
Hall, Police Station and Annex needs to be
replaced. After careful research, the
recommended a contract be awarded to Unitel
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that Unitel
Communications be awarded a contract for a new phone system at a
cost not to exceed $54,006.00. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: Marovitz (1)
DISCUSSION Trustee Seidman asked if the newspapers
had been informed of Deerfield's rail
strike.procedure. Village Manager Franz advised that extra buses
will be running from Highland Park and additional patrol officers
will be on hand to handle increased traffic.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Seidman,
seconded by Tr-,)tee Marovitz, the meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P.M.
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