06/07/1993June 7, 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, June 7, 1993 at 8:00 PM. The Clerk
called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Marvin Ehlers
John. H. Heuberger
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were
Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Swanson requested the minutes of the previous meeting be
amended. In the two paragraphs on Engineering Consultant Osterman
Avenue Development, the phrase "for a lump sum of $78,000" should
be changed to read "at a cost not to exceed $78,000." The sentence
"Al Paja, a member of the Deerfield American Legion Post..." should
read "Al Paja, Commander of the Deerfield...". In the paragraph on
Sewage Lift Pump for Treatment Plant, the Crown Point, Indiana
distributor should be named.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the minutes
of the previous meeting, as amended, be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
REGULATIONS ON Staff reviewed the need for regulating
REFRIGERATED refrigerated vehicles used by merchants
STORAGE VEHICLES for occasionally storing materials in the
alley behind them.
Several options were discussed. The existing Nuisance Ordinance
could be amended to more clearly regulate noise from commercial
vehicles; the Municipal Code could be amended to require a certain
distance refrigerated commercial vehicles can be parked from a
residential area; pass an ordinance prohibiting use of refrigerated
vehicles for commercial storage purposes. A special permit could
be issued for occasions (Family Days) where this activity is
necessary.
Marvin Kogan, 135 Doral Court, whose back yard is behind Amlings in
Cadwell Corners, related his experience with the intrusive noise
caused by the vehicles. Over the past year he had contacted the
police on several occasions and was advised nothing could be done.
If the disturbances persist Mr. Kogen is prepared to file a
Complaint for disturbing the peace.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
Attorney prepare an Ordinance prohibiting the use of refrigerated
vehicles for commercial storage except for special permits for
community activities. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman requested the Staff to recommend appropriate fines
for violations of this Ordinance.
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE Petitioners requested a finding of sub -
OLD COUNTRY BUFFET stantial conformance to construct a 501
DEERFIELD MALL square foot addition to the future Old
Country Buffet restaurant for restroom use
only. The Plan Commission found petitioner's request to be in
substantial conformance to the previously approved. final
development plan and approved petitioner's plans.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission be accepted. Motion carried
unanimously.
Consent Agenda
0 -93 -30 ORDINANCE Ordinance re Stop Signs on Cranshire Court
STOP SIGNS - CRANSHIRE at Castlewood Lane.
COURT /CASTLEWOOD LANE
0 -93 -31 ORDINANCE Ordinance Amending Ordinance Adopting
LAKE COUNTY WATERSHED Lake County Watershed Development
DEVELOPMENT (No. 0- 92 -38).
0 -93 -32 ORDINANCE Ordinance Extending Franchise Agreement
ILLINOIS BELL FRANCHISE With Illinois Bell.
AGREEMENT EXTENSION
R -93 -4 RESOLUTION Resolution re Street Closings for Fourth
STREET CLOSINGS /FOURTH of July Parade.
OF JULY PARADE
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
Ordinances be adopted and the Resolution passed. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AWARD OF BID Director of Public Works and Engineering
PARKWAY TREE TRIMMING recommended that the contract for 1993
Parkway Tree Trimming be awarded to Nels
J. Johnson Tree Experts Inc. (low bidder) at the bid price of
$25,425.00.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that a
contract for 1993 Parkway Tree Trimming be awarded to Nels J.
Johnson Tree Experts Inc. at a cost not to exceed $25,425.00.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AWARD OF BID Director of Public Works and Engineering.
TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL recommended that a contract for tree and
stump removal be awarded to Chris Weiler
Tree Service (low bidder) in an amount not to exceed the budgeted
amount of $9,000.00.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that a
contract for tree and stump removal be awarded to Chris Weiler Tree
Service in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AWARD OF BID Director of Public Works and Engineering
1993 STREET REHABILI- and the Ciorba Group (consultant) recom-
TATION PROGRAM mended a contract for the 1993 Street
Rehabilitation Program be awarded to
Curran Contracting Company (low bidder) at the bid price of
$485,137.00.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that a contract
for the 1993 Street Rehabilitation Program be awarded to Curran
Contracting Company at a cost not to exceed $485,137.00. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
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AGREEMENT WITH IDOT The Chicago Area Transportation Study
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT/ (CATS) Policy Committee approved a grant
REVERSE COMMUTING in the amount of $164,245 for a "reverse
commute study" in connection with the new
Lake Cook Road Station. The project will be managed by a Task
Force that includes the Village of Deerfield, the Lake Cook
Transportation Management Association and the Chambers of Commerce
of Northbrook and Deerfield. The Village will act as fiscal agent.
Bill Baltutis, Executive Director of TMA of Lake -Cook, discussed
the proposed project. He stated there are 38,000 employees who
drive to work in the Lake -Cook area. Reverse commuting is an
opportunity to get some of these people off the road. At
completion of this study in the Fall, there is a possibility of a
follow -up grant for operational funding of a shuttle bus system, as
well as improvements to pedestrian access to the station.
Robert Rosen, 405 Deerfield Road, inquired if any expenses were
anticipated by the Village in connection with this project. He was
advised that Village expenses are reimbursed by the grant.
Trustee Swartz moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the Mayor be
authorized to sign an agreement between Deerfield and IDOT re Grant
for Demonstration Project - Reverse Commuting at Lake Cook Road
Train Station. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None ( 0 )
CONSULTANT SERVICES TMA of Lake -Cook, acting as spokesperson
REVERSE COMMUTING STUDY for the Lake -Cook Deerfield Metra Station
Task Force, recommended the selection of
the consulting firm, Barton Aschman, to conduct study activities
involving pedestrian and shuttle bus access to the planned Metra
station.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that
authorization be given to award a contract for consultant services
re Reverse Commuting Study to Barton Aschman at a cost not to
exceed $75,000.00. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None ( 0 )
DISCUSSION Robert Rosen, 405 Deerfield, spoke of the
irregular condition and poorly maintained
sidewalk on Deerfield Road, west of Kipling. In addition, a safety
hazard exists due to the proximity of the sidewalk to fast moving
traffic on Deerfield Road. Mr. Rosen requested the Village to give
this matter prompt consideration. Mayor Forrest advised the Staff
to review this situation.
Mayor Forrest commented it had come to the Board's attention that
the School Board is contemplating selling one or two pieces of
property. The Mayor sent a letter to the President of the School
Board on Monday urging them to begin discussions with the Village
Staff and Park District so they can work together on some of the
problems. He noted the Village Board welcomes the School Board's
input to the Plan Commission with regard to the Sara Lee and
Trammell Crow properties.
Trustee Rosenthal gave a brief report on the Plaza events last
week. Thursday's concert (in 32 degree weather) had 20 to 25
attendees. Saturday's event had 55 to 65 participants. The
response was positive and encouraging. Several food purveyors
expressed interest in participating in future events. . Trustee
Rosenthal suggested the Village continue publicizing Plaza
activities.
Trustee Swartz mentioned that Courtyard by Marriott is interested
in having cable installed. He expressed the hope that the Marriott
satellite dish will be removed after cable installation.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon
motion of Trustee Rosenthal, seconded by
Trustee Seidman, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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ROVED:
Mayor