01/17/1994January 17, 1994
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, January 17, 1994, at 8:00 P.M.
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 Sheila Beary.
Trustee Rosenthal 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 Ehlers, that the Bills and
Payroll be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine
reported that sales tax receipts are 3%
over the previous 12 month period. Major revenue items are at or
close to projection. Expenditures are close to budget with the
exception of the Water Department due to a decline in water
sales. As of December 31, 1993, 101.2% of cash was invested at
an average rate of 5.32 %. Some older investments were sold
during the month and the Village showed a profit on the sale.
LOTS OF RECORD Mayor Forrest reported that at its
January 13, 1994, meeting, the Plan
Commission held a hearing on the Lots of Record. He recommended
that in order to facilitate consideration of.this matter at the
February 7 Board of Trustees Meeting, the Village Attorney should
be authorized to prepare the necessary ordinances. Trustee
Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Heuberger, that the ordinances
be prepared. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Forrest recommended Bruce Robbins
APPOINTMENTS to fill the vacancy on the Board of
Zoning Appeals and Michael Hall to fill
the vacancy on the Appearance Review Committee. Trustee Seidman
made a motion to approve the appointments. Trustee Heuberger
seconded the motion. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
REQUEST FOR SIGN
MODIFICATION, FIRSTAR
BANK, 700 DEERFIELD RD
removal of the existing
new "memorial" sign. By
petition.
Reports
On January 4, 1994, the Board of Zoning
Appeals held a public hearing to consider
the request of Firstar Bank North Shore
for a sign modification to allow for the
"memorial" sign and replacement with a
unanimous vote, the BZA denied the
Kurt Hezner of Hezner Corporation, accompanied by Andy Lawrence,
President of Firstar Bank North Shore, spoke on behalf of the
proposal. After considerable discussion regarding the difference
between a commercial sign and a memorial sign, and how Firstar's
plan could be altered to be made more acceptable to the Board,
Trustee Swartz made a motion to refer the matter back to the
Board of Zoning Appeals. Trustee, Seidman seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR On October 19, 1993, the Board of Zoning
CONTINUATION OF REAL Appeals held a public hearing to consider
ESTATE SIGNS -- the request of Arborlake Center for a
ARBORLAKE CENTER, sign modification to permit the continued
1751 LAKE COOK ROAD display for a period of one year of an
existing 4' X 5' V- shaped real estate
sign located on Lake Cook Road and a 28' X 10' single faced sign
facing the Edens spur. A motion to recommend the extensions
failed for a lack of 4 concurring votes. A motion to recommend a
six month extension for the 4' X 5' sign on Lake Cook Road also
failed for a lack of 4 concurring votes.
Trustee Heuberger recused himself from the discussion.
David Norton of Rudnick and Wolf, representing Stein and Company,
reported that there is one parcel of approximately ten acres
remaining to be sold. Robert Speckman, appearing on behalf of
the Board of Zoning Appeals, discussed how petitions for time
extensions have been handled in the past. Mayor Forrest pointed
out that there are problems in the real estate market, and these
ultimately are reflected in our taxes.
Trustee Seidman, seconded by Mr. Ehlers, made a motion to accept
the recommendation of the BZA denying the sign on the Edens spur.
Motion failed unanimously. The sign is approved for one year.
Trustee Seidman made a motion, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, to
accept the recommendation of the BZA to deny the Lake Cook Road
sign. Motion failed with Trustee Seidman casting the only
affirmative vote. The sign is approved.
To clarify the Board's intent, Trustee Ehlers made a motion to
accept the sign on Lake Cook Road for a period of six months.
Trustee Rosenthal seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
REQUEST FOR A public hearing was held on December 14,
.CONTINUATION OF REAL 1993, to consider the request of Lake
ESTATE SIGNS - -LAKE Cook Office Center for a sign
COOK OFFICE CENTER modification to permit the continued
display for one year of an existing 4' X
5' V- shaped real estate sign in front of 1415 Lake Cook Road, and
to re- establish an additional V- shaped sign to be located on the
Edens spur. Both modifications failed for a lack of four
concurring votes.
Trustee Heuberger recused himself from the discussion.
David Norton of Rudnick and Wolf, and Bill Norwell, Senior Vice
President of Stein and Company, spoke in favor of the signs.
They reported that two leases will be ending by summer, resulting
in 200,000 square feet of office space becoming empty.
Trustee Ehlers, seconded by Trustee Swartz, moved to accept the
recommendation of the BZA to deny the 4' X 5' sign at 1415 Lake
Cook Road. Motion failed with Trustee Seidman casting the only
affirmative vote.
Trustee Ehlers, seconded by Trustee Swartz, moved to accept an 8'
X 16' V- shaped sign on the Edens spur for a period of one year.
Motion passed unanimously.
REVERSE COMMUTER STUDY
CMAQ GRANT PROPOSAL
FOR VAN SERVICE AND
PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
consultant, Barton Asch
Bill Baltutis, TMA Executive Director,
and Fred Dock of Barton Aschman,
discussed their report on reverse
commuter service to the proposed
Lake Cook Metra station. Traffic
nan, did the planning and technical work
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for the study and recommends seven van routes and a variety of
sidewalk improvements. TMA is asking the Board for their support
of the project and authorization to request additional funding
from the Chicago Area Transportation Study under the Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Act.
There was extensive discussion on the pros and cons of Village
participation, the time commitment, the number of people expected
to use the service, and costs involved.
Trustee Rosenthal, seconded by Trustee Seidman, moved to accept
the report. Motion carried unanimously.
0 -94 -02 ORDINANCE -
SPECIAL USE FOR
FIRSTAR BANK, SPECIAL
USE FOR DRIVE UP ATM,
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
CONSOLIDATION
0- 94- 03,ORDINANCE -
PARKING VARIATION,
FIRSTAR BANK
Consent Agenda
Ordinance Amending Previously Granted
Special Use for Firstar Bank, a Special
Use for a Drive Up ATM and Approval of
a Preliminary Plat of Consolidation -
700 Deerfield Road.
Ordinance Granting a Parking Variation,
Firstar Bank, 700 Deerfield Road.
Trustee Seidman, seconded by Trustee
Heuberger, moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda and passage
of the ordinances. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Old Business
PRELIMINARY REPORT - Willard Alroth of Paul Box and Associates
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT was present to discuss the findings of
CARLISLE AVENUE AND their traffic study regarding the
DEERFIELD ROAD intersection of Carlisle Avenue and
Deerfield Road.
Trustee Swartz made a motion to table the matter until all
interested parties could be notified of the Board of Trustees
meeting at which it will be discussed, Mr. Ehlers seconded the
motion. The motion passed by the following vote and will be
rescheduled for the February 21st meeting:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Swartz (4)
NAYS: Seidman, Swanson (2)
REPORT - INTERSECTION Willard Alroth of Paul Box and Associates
OF OAKMONT /CARSON'S summarized his firm's traffic study which
RIBS DRIVEWAY was prompted by a letter from Michael and
Irene Lewitz, residents of Deer Run
subdivision, who expressed concern over a hazardous condition at
the Oakmont /Carson's Ribs driveway on Waukegan Road. In their
letter they suggested the south driveway of Carson's Ribs be
converted to Right Turn In and Out ONLY, concentrating full
access to the Carson's north driveway. The Paul Box traffic
study did not support their suggestion. Mr. Lewitz was in
attendance and summarized his proposal for the Board.
The Board felt that the traffic count had been poorly timed due
to it being a Tuesday night during a school holiday period.
Trustee Heuberger stated that the question is not whether there
is a problem, since it is widely felt there is one, but whether
the Lewitz' proposal had merit. Mr. Alroth felt that widening
Waukegan Road and having a separate turn lane would be a better
long term answer.
Mr. Franz pointed out that IDOT would have to approve any change.
The Village will explore the restriction to prohibit left turns
coming out of Carson's and will explore options with IDOT.
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS -
DAVID DWELLINGS
SUBDIVISION
manager. Mr. Toberman
construction schedule
Mr. Soyka recommended
to the renewal of the
Jim Soyka reported that Mr. Conter,
developer of the David Dwellings
subdivision, has hired Norman J. Toberman
and Associates as his construction
has provided Mr. Soyka with an acceptable
for completing the necessary improvements.
that the Board accept the schedule, subject
letter of credit for another year.
Trustee Seidman, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, made a motion to
accept the schedule as provided, subject to renewal of the letter
of credit. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
GREELEY & HANSEN A report on the Deerfield Water System
REPORT - DEERFIELD was authorized by the Board last year.
WATER SYSTEM It is a starting point for capital
budgeting and serious negotiations with
Highland Park.
Trustee Rosenthal moved to accept the report. Trustee Swartz
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
REPLACEMENT OF FIRE George Valentine reported that the fire
ALARM SYSTEM alarm system to protect Village Hall and
the Police Department is inoperable and
that the cost of repairing it is prohibitive. The police
department and the Deerfield - Bannockburn Fire Department have
looked for a new system and recommend that the bid of Tech
Systems be accepted. Their bid includes Village Hall, the police
department, and the annex building, including the West Deerfield
Township office. It is for a Fire Lite MS -980 system which costs
$10,905 after deducting the West Deerfield Township share. The
item was not budgeted, but funds are available.
Trustee Heuberger, seconded by Trustee Swartz, moved to accept
the proposal. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (6)
POWER OUTAGES Mayor Forrest, in response to a letter he
received from Mr. Winfrey on Cumnor
Court, reported on the high number of power outages the Village
has been experiencing. Gerald Bowman, Public Affairs Director of
Commonwealth Edison, addressed the issue and explained how the
extreme weather has exacerbated problems. He will respond to Mr.
Winfrey's letter.
REQUEST TO AMEND Guido's Restaurant is requesting a
LIQUOR LICENSE change in their liquor license from beer
and wine to full license. Mayor Forrest
recommended that a motion be made authorizing the Village
attorney to prepare an ordinance creating an additional Class E
license.
Trustee Swartz made a motion to instruct the Village attorney to
prepare the ordinance. Trustee Rosenthal seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION Mr. Soyka reported that molds were found
for the Streetscape streetlights. The
new fixtures are due in on January 25.
Trustee Ehlers reported that the time for the Cable Advisory
Public Hearing is 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 19, not 7:30
P.M.
Mr. Swartz commented that Care- A -Thon is coming up and needs some
publicity. Mayor Forrest directed staff to help publicize the
event, scheduled for Sunday, February 6.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon a
motion by Trustee Seidman, seconded by
Trustee Swartz, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
' Mayor
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