08/17/1992August 17, 1992
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, August 17, 1992 at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present:. Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Marvin Ehlers
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Swartz requested the minutes of the previous meeting
regarding the Douglas TV building expansion include "Petitioner
agreed no trucks would be parked overnight in front of the
building."
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
minutes of the previous meeting, as amended, 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, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swartz (4)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT
offered to answer any
The report indicated
above the prior year.
prior period. 1.02.27
rate of 6.49 %.
In the absence of Finance Director George
Valentine, Village Manager Robert Franz
questions regarding the Treasurer's Report.
sales tax receipts received in July were 77
The current 12 month average is 57 over the
cash was invested at an average interest
PROCLAMATION Mayor Forrest proclaimed the week of
August 24th to be School's Open Safety
Week in Deerfield. Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
Swartz, that the Proclamation be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
POLICE DEPARTMENT Officer Ken Anderson reviewed the
OBJECTIVES report on Police Department objectives.
He mentioned development of a severe storm
alert system, distribution of a pamphlet to parents of students in
Junior High and Deerfield High School dealing with drugs, alcohol
and gang awareness, and computer enhancements that are being
finalized. An Open House is scheduled for October 28.
VILLAGE CENTER The Village Center Development Commission
PARKING addressed the parking problems in the
Village Center. Their recommendations
summarized ideas they believe will help improve the parking
situation. Mayor Forrest read a statement (attached hereto) that
expressed his views on some of the recommendations. He commended
the VCDC for their report and requested the Board's endorsement of
the proposals.
The Board agreed that business employees should be encouraged to
use the commuter parking lots on the weekend to open up parking
spaces in the Village Center. The Village would be willing to
develop a sticker system in conjunction with the Chamber of
Commerce for employee use of these lots and other temporary
employee lots.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
recommendations of the VCDC regarding Village Center Parking
be accepted and the VCDC directed to continue their efforts
with the business community and the Chamber of Commerce. Motion
carried unanimously.
FRONT YARD SETBACK Petitioners requested a front yard setback
VARIANCE - 1065 variation to permit construction of a
SPRINGFIELD, DEVENDORF cantilevered second floor extending two
feet into the required front yard. The
BZA recommended approval of this variation.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a front yard
setback variation, 1065 Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Devendorf, be accepted and the Attorney directed to prepare the
necessary Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
SIGNAGE MODIFICATIONS Arborlake Centre and Lake Cook Office
EXTENSION -ARBOR LAKE Centre requested a one year extension on
AND LAKE COOK OFFICE their existing temporary signs on the
CENTRES Edens Spur and Lake Cook Road. The BZA
recommended granting the extension.
Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
recommendation of the BZA to grant a one year extension of
existing temporary signs on the Edens Spur and Lake Cook Road -
Arborlake Centre and Lake Cook Office Centre be accepted. Motion
carried unanimously.
TRAMMELL CROW /JFMC Request of Trammell Crow /JFMC Facilities
FACILITIES CORPORATION Corporation for rezoning and redevelopment
REZONING - REDEVELOPMENT of the northwest corner of Lake Cook and
Pfingsten Roads has been withdrawn.
EXPANSION OF BUILDING Ordinance approving amendment to PUD to
DOUGLAS TV - 350 LAKE permit expansion of building - Douglas TV,
COOK ROAD 350 Lake Cook Road. First reading.
0 -92 -38 ORDINANCE
LAKE COUNTY WATERSHED
DEVELOPMENT
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Ehlers, that the rules be waived to permit
passage of the Ordinance on first reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
Ordinance adopting Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance be
passed. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swartz (4)
NAYS: None (0)
CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS Final bids for the cemetery improvements
approved at the July 20 Board meeting were
received. In an effort to lower costs, the Deerfield Cemetery
Association requested the Village's Public Works Department to
help in removing some bushes, concrete fence piers, and re-
installing the chain link fence. The Public Works Department has
agreed to act on this request.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that Wilson
Railing & Metal Fab.'s proposal in an amount not to exceed
$15,142.53 and Braun Masonry's proposal in an amount not to exceed
$7,598.75 for cemetery improvements be accepted. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swartz (4)
NAYS: None (0)
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TRAFFIC CONTROL Ordinance amending Municipal Code re
PARKWAY NORTH BLVD. traffic control on private street
(Parkway North Blvd.). First reading.
CARRIAGE WAY BRIDGE Two proposals were obtained from
DECK qualified contractors to repair the
Carriage Way bridge deck and approach
slabs. The Director of Public Works and Engineering recommended
Albin Carlson & Co.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
proposal of Albin Carlson & Co. to repair the Carriage Way bridge
deck and approach slabs in an amount not to exceed $26,892.00 be
accepted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swartz (4)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION Trustee Seidman questioned James Soyka,
Director of Public Works and Engineering,
about copper and lead testing of the water supply. Mr. Soyka
advised that 60 samples were taken and 10% exceeded the lead
content. The Highland Park treatment process will try to
stabilize the lead content with corrosion inhibitor products.
Trustee Swartz moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that
following adjournment the Board go into executive session to
discuss land acquisition and a court case. Motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon
motion of Trustee Seidman, seconded by
Trustee Swartz, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APP OVED.
Mayor
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