04/12/1993April 12, 1993
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 12, 1993 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
Absent: Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney Sheila Beary.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the
minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD The Board of Police Commissioners adopted
FOR NEWLY PROMOTED - a resolution requesting the .Village to
POLICE SERGEANTS enact an ordinance providing that officers
promoted to Sergeant be subjected to a
probationary period of appointment for six months, with extension
for another six months by the Board of Police Commissioners.
Another provision would allow the probationary sergeant if
rejected during the probationary period or resigns as a proba-
tionary sergeant to revert to his or her prior status without loss
of any benefit that would have accrued had such person not become
a probationary sergeant.
Arthur Rollin, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners,
responded to inquiries from the Village Board and discussed the
adopted resolution.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Police Commission be accepted and the
Attorney directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
REZONING I -2 PROPERTIES To reflect changes in Village develop -
TO 1 -2A AND I -2B ment, the Plan Commission recommended
that the existing I -2, Limited Industrial
District properties be separated /rezoned to either I -2A, Village
Center Limited Industrial District or to I -2B, Outlying Limited
Industrial District.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission to rezone the existing I -2,
Limited Industrial District properties into either I -2A, Village
Center Limited Industrial District or the I -2B, Outlying Limited
Industrial District as indicated on Exhibit A be accepted and the
Attorney directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance and map
amendments. Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL USE FOR PRD/ The Board of Zoning Appeals was unable
RESUBDIVISION - 14289 to reach a decision on petitioners'
14189 1410 ROSEWOOD, request for a lot area variation. This
304 BIRCHWOOD. matter will be reconsidered by the Board
of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, April 13.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, to table
petitioners' request for a lot area variation for properties at
1428, 14189 1410 Rosewood and 304 Birchwood to the next Board
meeting pending a decision by the BZA on this request. Motion
carried unanimously.
OUTDOOR SEATING AREA Petitioner proposes installing seven
ARTEMIS RESTAURANT/ outdoor full service tables along the
DEERFIELD COMMONS east side of the restaurant under the
existing canopy. The Plan Commission
recommended a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance so that
additional parking would not be necessary if the outdoor seating
area does not have an adverse impact upon present parking or
surrounding property. It was further recommended that the
parking requirement for Artemis Restaurant be waived so that no
variation will be necessary for parking for the proposed outdoor
seating area. The Plan Commission also recommended that an
amendment to the Planned Unit Development for the Commons
Shopping Center and a Special Use be granted for a restaurant to
a seasonal outdoor seating area with the stipulation than
the street furniture be removed and stored off the premises when
the outdoor seating area is closed for the season. The Village
Center Development Commission recommended approval of
petitioner's request. Mayor Forrest stated that the liquor
ordinance prohibits outside service and the Board has no
intention to amend it. (as amended 4/19/93)
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendations of the Plan Commission and Village Center
Development Commission regarding the parking and outdoor seating
area of Artemis Restaurant be acceptedj and the Attorney directed
to prepare the necessary Ordinances. (Motion carried unanimously.
R -93 -2 RESOLUTION Mayor Forrest read a statement (attached)
MORATORIUM ON FUTURE requesting the Village Board to direct
LAND USE PETITIONS/ the Plan Commission to study the Trammell
TRAMMELL CROW PROPERTY Crow property for a possible amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor also
requested the Board to declare by resolution a moratorium on any
future land -use petitions involving the Trammell Crow property.
The moratorium would remain in effect until September 1, 1993•
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that a
Resolution declaring a moratorium on future land -use petitions
involving the Trammell Crow property to remain in effect until
September 1, 1993 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
0 -93 -11 ORDINANCE Ordinance granting sideyard variation,
SIDEYARD VARIATION 1265 Woodland Drive, Norris.
1265 WOODLAND DRIVE
0 -93 -12 ORDINANCE Ordinance approving Special Use for
SPECIAL USE - OLD restaurant - Old Country Buffet, Deerbrook
COUNTRY BUFFET Mall.
0 -93 -13 ORDINANCE Ordinance re Metra Commuter Station at
METRA C01414UTER STATION Lake Cook Road.
LAKE COOK ROAD
AMENDMENT TO PUD Ordinance amending a Planned Unit Develop -
FRANK'S NURSERY AND ment to permit enclosure of an overhang
CRAFTS -LAKE COOK PLAZA area Frank1s Nursery and Crafts, Lake
Cook Plaza. First reading.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
Consent Agenda be accepted and the Ordinances adopted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -93 -14 ORDINANCE Ordinance vacating a recorded building
AMENDING PLAT OF line and amending Plat of Subdivision -
SUBDIVISION - 1119 Greentree Avenue, Burger.
1119 GREENTREE
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Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
rules be waived to permit passage of the Ordinance on first
reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Ordinance vacating a recorded building line and amending Plat of
Subdivision, 1119 Greentree Avenue, Burger be adopted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -93 -15 ORDINANCE Ordinance approving a Special Use for an
AUTOMATIC TELLER automatic teller machine at 540 Lake Cook
MACHINE -540 LAKE Road, Corporate 500 Centre.
COOK ROAD
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
rules be waived to permit passage of the Ordinance on first.
reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by-Trustee Ehlers, that the
Ordinance approving a Special Use for an automatic teller machine
at 540 Lake Cook Road, Corporate 500 Centre be adopted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
CANVASSING BOARD Ordinance designating Canvassing Board
MUNICIPAL ELECTION for Municipal Election. First reading.
Al Solomon, 1166 Somerset, inquired why this ordinance was drawn
when there is a statute covering this matter already in existence.
The Village Attorney explained this Ordinance allows Deerfield to
designate the actual people to serve as the Canvassing Board.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Improvements for the Aspen Way Subdivision
ASPEN WAY SUBDIVISION have been completed, inspected by the
respective departments and found to be in
conformance with the approved plans and specifications. James
Soyka, Director of Public Works and Engineering, recommended
accepting the Aspen Way subdivision improvements.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
improvements at Aspen Way Subdivision be accepted and the letter
of credit reduced by 10 %. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
RECAPTURE ORDINANCE Recapture Ordinance for Aspen Way
ASPEN WAY RESUBDIVISION Resubdivision in Hovland Subdivision.
First reading.
SURPLUS VEHICLES Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Ehlers, to accept a bid of $1310.00 for a
1985 Buick Century. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, to accept a bid
of $1889.98 for a 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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Trustee Seidman moved,, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, to accept a bid
of $1,250.00 for a 1985 Dodge 600. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by
Trustee Ehlers, that authorization be
given to purchase rock salt under the State Purchasing Contract at
an estimated cost not to exceed $46,000.00. Motion carried by the
following
vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
WATER DISTRIBUTION A new water study is needed at the present
STUDY time to provide an assessment of the water
system adequacy regarding transmission and
storage in light of past and proposed development. The Director
of Public Works and Engineering recommended Greeley and Hansen
Consulting Engineers who completed a similar study in 1980 to
undertake this study.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that Greeley
and Hansen Consulting Engineers be authorized to complete a
comprehensive water distribution study at a cost not to exceed
$30,000.00. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
WASTEWATER CLARIFIERS Three proposals were obtained to replace
the primary clarifier shafts and sprockets
as part of the regularly scheduled maintenance at the Treatment
Plant. The low bidder was Peterson and Matz of Palatine,
Illinois.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that a
contract to replace shafts and sprockets to wastewater clarifiers
be awarded to Peterson and Matz at a cost not to exceed
$19,500.00. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the Board
go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Motion'
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon
motion of Trustee Seidman, seconded by
Trustee Ehlers, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
illage Clerk
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AP MD:
Mayor
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