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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) -2- 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 -3-