11/20/1995November 20, 1995
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, November 20, 1995, at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Marvin W. 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 Seidman made a motion to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. Trustee
Swanson pointed out that he is the alternate Stormwater Management
Commissioner. (Mayor Forrest is the Commissioner.) The motion to
approve the minutes as amended passed unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman made a motion, seconded
by Trustee Swartz, to approve the Bills
and Payroll. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine
summarized the October Treasurer's
Report. Sales tax receipts are up 3% for the month and are 60 over
the previous twelve month period. Revenues and expenses are as
projected. As of October 31, 1995, 1020 of cash was invested at an
average interest rate of 5.520, with an average rate of 5.42% for
the 90 -day Treasury Bill.
PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION Mayor Forrest called to order the
OF RED ROOF INN PROPERTY Public Hearing on the annexation of the
Red Roof Inn property at 340 Waukegan
Road. Mr. Franz commented that the Village has the required proof
of publication and the legal notice for the Public Hearing.
Mayor Forrest reported that he has received a letter requesting a
continuance of the Public Hearing until the next Board of Trustees
meeting (December 4).
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to reschedule the Public Hearing
until the next Board meeting. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Mr. Franz reported that the Farmer's
OF FARMER'S MARKET COMMITTEE Market Committee has decided that,
RE WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKETS based on the success of the monthly
farmer's markets this year and the
positive feedback from residents, they would like to establish a
weekly market next year. Trustee Rosenthal moved for acceptance of
the report. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The,motion
passed unanimously.
In recognition of their hard work in making the monthly markets,a
success, the Mayor and Board presented sweatshirts to Joan and
Brian Reed, Thomas and Patricia Jester, and Julie Sherman. The
ladies were also presented with earrings designed to look like pea
pods. Staff member Jeff Ryckaert was presented with a tee shirt
for his help with the markets.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
OF PLAN COMMISSION RE
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO
SIGNAGE PLAN FOR MARRIOTT
SUITES HOTEL
would direct hotel guests t
hearing held on October 26,
unanimously to approve the
The Marriott Suites Hotel, Two Parkway
North, is requesting an amendment to
.the Parkway North Center signage plan
and a signage modification to permit
the installation of three ground signs
in the hotel parking lot. These signs
o additional parking areas. At a public
1995, the Plan Commission voted
petitioner's request.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the report and to direct
the Village attorney to prepare an ordinance. Trustee Swartz
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE Mayor Forrest reported that the Board
RE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL has met with the auditor to review the
FINANCIAL REPORT Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for the year ended April 30, 1995.
The Board has found it to be an excellent document.
Trustee Seidman moved to accept the report. Trustee Swartz
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE APPROVING An ordinance amending the official
AMENDMENTS TO THE Comprehensive Plan for the Village of
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Deerfield. First Reading.
NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR VARIATION OF Clinton Case reported on the request
FOUNDATION ELEVATION- for a foundation elevation variation
312 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE made by Jeff Batio of the Triad Group.
The variance as originally requested
would permit the top of the foundation of the structure proposed
for 312 Birchwood Avenue to be 6.66' above the top of the curb and
3.055 feet above the top of the foundation of the house immediately
to the south. The petitioner has since modified his proposal so
that the foundation height would be only 8" above existing grade.
However, due to the fact that the grade rises from the street to
the building pad, the foundation would still exceed the maximum
amount above the top of the curb permitted by the Municipal Code.
Mr. Batio was in attendance to respond to questions from the Board.
Board members asked numerous questions about the proposal, mainly
regarding the impact on drainage. Mr. Case indicated that Mr.
Batio could be requested to develop and submit a drainage /grading
plan for this home and for the second one that will eventually be
built on the property. This plan would be submitted to the Village
Engineer for approval.
Asked by Trustee Swanson what action is required of the Board, Mr.
Stucko responded that the Board may direct the Building Department
to accept.the proposal of Mr. Batio subject to submission of an
acceptable drainage plan. Trustee Swanson so moved. Trustee
Rosenthal seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Franz commented that he spoke today with the bank's attorney,
Robert Kenny, and was assured that the figures will be available
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RECAPTURE
OF UTILITIES
DISCUSSION
Robert Blanas attended the meeting to
request the
assistance of the Board.
Mr. Blanas
said he has
been unsuccessful
for almost a year in
obtaining
from Howard
Savings and Loan
(Prodromos Group) figures
needed in
order to pay
for recapture of
utilities. Mr. Blanas
indicated
that without
these figures he
is unable to market the
lots on Country
Lane..
Mr. Franz commented that he spoke today with the bank's attorney,
Robert Kenny, and was assured that the figures will be available
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shortly. Bank attorney Patrick Brankin was in attendance and
stated that a meeting has been set up for November 27 between Mr.
Kenny and Mr. Soyka. Figures should be available by the end of
that week. This was satisfactory to Mr. Blanas. The ordinance
will be on the agenda of the next Board meeting.
HANDICAP PARKING FEES Chief of Police Anderson reported that
certain property owners have handicap
parking signs which are not up -to -date and do not, therefore,
reflect the fact that the fine in Deerfield for illegally parking
in a handicap spot is $100. Chief Anderson added that over the
holidays the public works department plans to replace the incorrect
signs.
After discussion of various issues involved, such as the
permissibility of replacing signs which are on private property,
meeting State codes for signage, and how much to fine a motorist
for parking illegally, it was decided to keep the fine at $100 for
the present time and to replace incorrect signs at the property
owners' expense.
SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES Chief of Police Anderson discussed the
concept of special issue license plates
which are available through the Secretary of State's office. These
special plates, which may be displayed for a two month period, cost
$10 each and may be sold for whatever amount a municipality decides
upon. The police department would like to do this to raise money
for D.A.R.E. and possibly for other groups and events, such as
Family Days. After discussion, Chief Anderson.was encouraged to
pursue the matter.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
property matters. Truste,
seconded the motion. The
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger,
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Forrest asked the Board to go
into Executive Session to discuss
a Rosenthal so moved. Trustee Swartz
motion passed by the following vote:
Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to
discuss, Trustee Rosenthal made a
motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Heuberger seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned
at 8:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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