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11/18/1991November 18, 1991 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, November 18, 1991 at.8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were Present: Marvin Ehlers James I. 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 Herb Linn. Trustee Swartz moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that Trustee Rosenthal be named Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously. BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the Bills and Payroll be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported that sales tax receipts received in October were approximately 13% over the prior year. General Fund Revenues are above projections and water sales are significantly over projection. As of October 31, 102.4% of cash was invested at an average interest rate of 7.22 %. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Finance Director George Valentine reviewed OBJECTIVES the department's status for the past six months. He noted that the department's objective to invest 97% of all Village funds to exceed the 90 -day Treasury rate was successful the past six months. He also observed that the Village received a new bond rating from Moody's to AA +, an accomplishment shared by only the top 3% of all government entities applying. A revised purchasing manual has been completed. The Annual Budget which is the largest and most important single project of the Finance Department will commence in January 1992 for completion in April. STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Mayor Pro Tem Rosenthal introduced the OFFICIALS junior high students of Deerfield who were elected officials for Student Government Day. Commemorative tiles were presented to the students for their participation in this event. BUSINESS REGISTRATION Village Staff recommended the Village Attorney prepare an. ordinance amending the code co require all new businesses to register with the Village Clerk's office prior to opening their establishment in Deerfield. The Board suggested that a penalty `or non - re5istration be incorporated in the ordinance to encourage :`:ome businesses to register. (as amended 12/2/91) Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the Attorney prepare an ordinance requiring all new businesses to register with the Village Clerk's office prior to opening their business in Deerfield. 1,4otion carried unanimously. r-1 �J Consent Agenda 0 -91 -48 ORDINANCE Ordinance approving a sideyard variation - SIDEYARD ORDINANCE 1157 Linden, Soderman. 1157 LINDEN- SODERMAN AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE Ordinance re amendments to Village's PURCHASING POLICY purchasing policy. First reading. Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the rules be waived to permit passage of the Ordinance re sideyard variation, 1157 Linden, Soderman on first reading. Motion passed unanimously. Trustee Marovitz.moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Consent Agenda be approved and the Ordinance adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) PHASE 3 STREETSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES specifications, permit and bidding assistance Road from Hazel Avenue accepting the proposal The scope of services for the Phase 3 Streetscape design services includes the preparation of construction plans, s, bid documents, estimates of probable cost for Streetscape improvements along Waukegan to Central Avenue. Staff recommended of R.J.N. Environmental Associates. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the proposal of R.J.N. Environmental Associates for Phase 3 design services in an amount not to exceed $40,889 be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) WASTEWATER SLUDGE Two proposals were received for removal DISPOSAL and land application of dried sludge stockpiled at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility. Available funding for sludge disposal is $20,000. Approximately 1600 cubic yards of dried sludge removed for land application at $12.50 /cubic yard was quoted by Enviro -Gro Technologies in its proposal. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that Enviro- Gro Technologies' proposal for removal and land application of dried sludge from the Wastewater Reclamation Facility at a cost not to exceed $20,000 be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6) NAYS: None (0) DISCUSSION Trustee Seidman inquired if the Plan Commission had approved construction of an office building for the Illinois State Scholarship Commission. Villa�e "lanaZer Robert Franz indicated that the Plan Commission has recommended approval of the proposal which will be on the December 16th Village Board agenda. Adam 011endor_ "f, , one of the Student Government Day officials, suggested the Board consider an indoor ice rink on the Sara Lee property site. Two other students proposed additional materials such as Mastics and alumina:: --oil be accepted for recycling. They were -2- advised that aluminum foil was not allowed but plastics coded 1 and 2 are now accepted by the Village. The Board requested the staff to provide the schools with the latest information on Deerfield's recycling program in an effort to alert students and their families to the inclusion of plastics in the Village recycling program. Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that following adjournment the Board go into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Seidman, seconded by Trustee Swartz, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. APPR VED: cc Mayo ('�Ao 'i`"6AJ ATTEST: illage Clerk -J-