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November 18, 1996
Prior to the Board meeting, a mock Board meeting was conducted by Student
Government Day officials. At the end of that meeting, participating students were
introduced and presented with a "Home of the Bulls Training Facility" tile.
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was
called to order by Mayor Forrest in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on
Monday, November 18, 1996, at 8:10 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.
Mayor Forrest called for a moment of silence
in memory of Cardinal Bernardin.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion, seconded by
Trustee Swartz, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine presented
highlights from the October Treasurer's
Report. Sales tax receipts are down 20 for the month but are 6.10 over the
previous twelve month period. Departments are operating within projection except
for Vehicle and Equipment Replacement - two major replacement projects which had
been budgeted in 1995 -96 did not occur until this fiscal year. As of October 31,
1996, 101.40 of cash was invested at an average interest rate of 5.510 which
compares with an average rate of 5.130 of the 90 -day Treasury Bill.
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)
REPORT ON DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES, George Valentine presented the Report on
FINANCE DEPARTMENT Departmental Objectives for the Finance
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Department. Highlights from the report
included:
(1) 97 +% of Village funds were invested at a rate exceeding the 90 -day Treasury
rate.
(2) The Village has issued its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year
ending April 30, 1996 and has submitted it to the GFOA to determine its
eligibility for a 13th consecutive Certificate of Achievement.
(3) 11,795 Vehicle Stickers have been sold for 1996 -97.
(4) The Finance Director is helping with plans to develop the southeast corner of
Deerfield and Waukegan Roads.
(5) The property tax levy and abatements will be presented next month, and work
on the annual budget will begin in January.
After Mr. Valentine presented his report
there was a discussion regarding ways to ensure that all automobiles required to
have vehicle stickers have them.
PRESENTATION OF 25 YEAR AWARDS Mayor Forrest presented gold watches to Ron
Kozanecki and Tom Skrabala in recognition of
25 years'of service to the Village of Deerfield. Mr. Kozanecki has worked in most
divisions of the Public Works Department and is currently Water Foreman. Mr.
Skrabala has been with the Police Department since 1971 and has served as Deputy
Chief of Patrol Operations since 1984.
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Mayor Forrest presented a Department
Commendation for Meritorious Service to
Deputy Chief Gary Stryker. Deputy Chief Stryker has been with the Deerfield
Police Department for 27 years and has been instrumental with NIPAS, the 9 -1 -1
system and many other Police Department functions. He plans to retire next month
and has accepted the position of undersheriff of Lake County.
REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON The Finance Committee met with the auditors
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL prior to tonight's Board Meeting to review
REPORT the Management Letter -and the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report. The report is
unqualified and indicates that the Village is in excellent financial condition and
that the books and records are well kept. Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to
accept the Finance Committee report. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF CTC Negotiations for a Cable TV franchise renewal
RE ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF CABLE with Post Newsweek Cable remain unresolved.
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (120 DAYS)_ These franchise negotiations must be brought
to a successful conclusion in order to
protect the Village's rights and interests, especially in light of the impending
transfer of the franchise to TCI. The Cable and Telecommunications Commission is
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therefore recommending an addi
agreement. The current 90 -day
extension would conclude April
the extension. Trustee Swartz
unanimously.
REAPPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
tional 120 day extension of the existing franchise
extension is due to expire December 4, and the new
4. 1997. Trustee Seidman made a motion to grant
seconded the motion. The motion passed
Mayor Forrest recommended the following
reappointments to the Boards and Commissions:
APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMISSION: Martin Becker (Ch.) and Michael Hull
BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS: Berton Ring
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS: Arthur Rollin
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: Bruce Robbins
VILLAGE CENTER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Alan Garfield (from BZA), Oscar Adler and
Joanne Leslie
CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: Jesse Rotman (Ch.) and Joseph Kayne
ENERGY ADVISORY & RESOURCE RECOVERY COMMISSION: Glenn Schwartz
MANPOWER COMMISSION: Jean Reuther
PLAN COMMISSION: Robert Benton, James Feldman, Joseph Pugliese
POLICE PENSION BOARD: David Rudolph
SAFETY COUNCIL: Rick Cervarich and Lance Weiss
YOUTH COUNCIL: Patricia Bornor (Ch.), Thomas Moses and Lawrence Tracey
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: John Grage (Ch.)
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to approve
the reappointments. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0 -96 -42 APPROVING SPECIAL An ordinance authorizing Mr. and Mrs.
USE IN THE C -1 VILLAGE CENTER Wladyslaw Krawczyk to relocate their tailor
FOR WALTER'S TAILOR SHOP, 806 shop to a first floor location at 806
WAUKEGAN ROAD Waukegan Road_. First Reading.
ORDINANCE VACATING A RECORDED REAR An ordinance vacating a recorded 55' building
BUILDING LINE FOR 214, 222, AND 234 line for 214, 222, and 234 Burr Oak Avenue.
BURR OAK AVENUE First Reading.
Trustee Seidman moved for a waiver of the
rules to permit the ordinance regarding Walter's Tailor Shop to be voted on at
First Reading. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved for passage of the
Consent Agenda and adoption of the ordinance. Trustee Swanson seconded the
motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
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OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0 -96 -43 AMENDING SPECIAL An ordinance amending a special use and
USE AND GRANTING SPECIAL USE /UNIQUE granting a special use /unique use to AT &T
USE TO PERMIT INSTALLATION OF A to permit installation of a PCS monopole
CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY antenna at Clavey Park. Second Reading.
IN CLAVEY PARK, AT &T
Trustee Seidman made a motion to adopt the
ordinance. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: Rosenthal (1)
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM A An ordinance rezoning property from a
RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION TO residential classification to a public lands
PUBLIC LANDS CLASSIFICATION AND classification and amending a special use
AMENDING SPECIAL USE, METRA/ for renovations to the train station at
DEERFIELD RAILROAD STATION AT Chestnut Street and Deerfield Road. Second
CHESTNUT AND DEERFIELD Reading.
Tom Jacobs of RUST Engineering and Clayton
Weaver of METRA were in attendance to provide additional information regarding
unresolved train station issues. Issues raised and discussed included bicycle
lockers vs bicycle racks, location of the proposed crosswalk and width of the
platform both east and west of the tracks, brick (concrete) pavers vs asphalt
paving for the platform, future plans for an elevated pedestrian crosswalk,
upgrade to Sternenberg Lake Bluff light fixtures (to be spaced about every 50' and
about 10, from the east and west side of the train tracks), paint colors, location
of taxi queuing areas, and the number of handicapped parking spaces legally
required.
Trustee Heuberger requested that an updated
line item budget be provided. Mr. Weaver agreed and added that METRA will provide
alternates in the bid so that the Village has choices. Mayor Forrest stated that
the Village needs a listing of who is to pay for what, and what the total cost to
the Village might be. Mr. Weaver responded that the estimates for pavers and
lighting have already been done. These are the only items for which the Village
is responsible.
Commenting that there are still issues to
resolve, Trustee Heuberger made a motion to table this agenda item. Trustee
Swanson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Jacobs stated
that the project will be bid in the spring. He will finalize the cost sharing
numbers and the paint colors and will report back to the Board at that time.
ORDINANCE 0 -96 -44 INCREASING NUMBER An ordinance increasing the number of Class B
OF CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSES FROM NONE liquor licenses from none to one. The owners
TO ONE, LA MADELAINE of la Madelaine Bakery & Cafe are requesting
the license primarily to permit them to sell
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wine with the la Madelaine label as a component of gift baskets. They are
requesting a waiver of the rules so that sales can begin in time for the holiday
season. First Reading.
Trustee Swartz moved for a waiver of the
rules to permit the ordinance to be voted on at First Reading. Trustee Heuberger
seconded the motion. The motion passed, with Trustee Seidman voting against it.
Trustee Swartz moved to adopt the ordinance.
Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: Seidman (1)
AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS Four bids were received for a surplus 1988
1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY Chevrolet Celebrity with mileage of 58,275.
Staff recommends that the high bid of $2,600
made by Tom Kuhl be accepted. Trustee Seidman so moved. Trustee Heuberger
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
REQUEST FOR SKATING /BLADING LOCATION Several students from Shepard Junior High
School made a presentation to the Board in
which they expressed their frustration at not being able to find an acceptable
location to roller blade and skate board in Deerfield. They have been asked to
leave Deerbrook Mall, Deerfield Commons, parks and other locations. The students
gave the Board a petition signed by 125 students which requests that a place for
roller blading and skate boarding be identified and provided.
Mayor Forrest commented that the Village has
no control over the rules set by owners of private property. Liability is a major
concern for property owners.
Trustees suggested that the students identify
and make a list of potential locations and then go to the District 109 Board, fire
district and the park district with their needs and suggestions. Village staff
would also look over the list to see if any of the cited locations are appropriate
and are under Village jurisdiction.
BARBARA HOUPT RECOGNIZED FOR 20 In recognition of twenty years with the
YEARS OF SERVICE TO DEERFIELD Village, including being Department Head
since July 1988, Mr. Franz and Mr. Valentine
presented Mrs. Houpt with a poster of her 1976 employment picture. A cake in
honor of Mrs. Houpt and other employees recognized earlier in the meeting was
available in the conference room after the meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss,
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to adjourn
the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35
P.M.
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