03/02/1998March 2, 1998
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, March 2, 1998, 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
Absent: Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Attorney
James Stucko and Village Manager Robert Franz.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Seidman made a motion, seconded by
Trustee Heuberger, to approve the minutes of
the meetings of February 9 and February 17. Trustee Rosenthal commented that the
first line of the second page of the February 9 minutes should be amended to
clarify that the increase in property taxes refers to property taxes in the
Village Center. A motion to pass the minutes as amended passed unanimously.
UPDATE ON VISION 2000 Mayor Forrest gave a progress report on
the redevelopment of the Southwest Quadrant,
the Southeast Quadrant and South Commons.
REPORTS
REPORT FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT RE State law and Village ordinance currently
AMENDMENT TO MANDATORY SEAT BELT list failure to wear a•seat belt as a
ORDINANCE secondary offense. At the request of the
State, and as it has been proved that wearing
a seat belt reduces the number of injuries and the seriousness of injuries when a
traffic collision occurs, Chief Anderson requested that the Village Board
consider making failure to wear a seat belt a primary offense. Chief Anderson's
goal is to raise the compliance rate for seat belt usage from the current 80% to
90 %. He added that the Police Department would focus on education prior to
initiating enforcement.
Upon questioning from trustees, Chief
Anderson reported that usage would be required for both front and back seat
passengers and that certain vehicles, such as busses and motorcycles would be
exempt. It was discussed and decided that taxicabs would not be exempt. Chief
Anderson explained that a passenger not wearing a seat belt, rather than the
driver, would be cited.
Trustee Heuberger commented that the Village
already has 80% seat belt compliance and has no high speed zones. He is
concerned that residents will be critical of this new requirement.
After further discussion, Trustee Seidman
made a motion, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, to accept the Police Department Report
and to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance. The motion passed,
with all trustees voting for it with the exception of Trustee Heuberger.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion, seconded by
Trustee Heuberger, to adopt the ordinance. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO An ordinance amending an existing special use
SPECIAL USE FOR A DRIVE -UP ATM AND to permit a drive -up ATM and other site
OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS, SUCCESS improvements for Success National Bank, 630
NATIONAL BANK, 630 WAUKEGAN ROAD Waukegan Road. First Reading. Trustee
Heuberger noted that he is recused from this
matter.
ORDINANCE 0 -98 -10 PROVIDING FOR
FILING OF ANNUAL BUDGET
An ordinance providing for the filing of the
1998 -1999 Annual Budget. First Reading.
Trustee Rosenthal moved for a waiver of the
rules to permit the ordinance to be voted on at First Reading. Trustee Seidman
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Rosenthal moved for adoption of the
ordinance. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
ATES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Forrest commented that the tentative
budget will be available for public inspection beginning March 12.
NEW BUSINESS
ANALYSIS AND AWARD OF BID FOR 1998 Three sealed bids were received for the 1998
SIDEWALK AND CURB REPLACEMENT Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program. It is
PROGRAM the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works and Engineering that the contract be
awarded to Schroeder & Schroeder (low bidder) at the unit price of $2.53 /square
foot for sidewalk and $11.45 /lineal foot for curb. The unit price for both
sidewalk and curb is lower than last year. Barbara Little reported that
Schroeder & Schroeder was awarded the contract last year and did excellent work.
Trustee Seidman made a motion to award the
bid to Schroeder & Schroeder at the unit price of $2.53 /square foot for sidewalk
and $11.45 /lineal foot for curb. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Heuberger
suggested that the items on the Consent
Agenda be
considered separately.
ORDINANCE 0 -98 -09 GRANTING
REAR An ordinance granting a rear yard variation
YARD VARIATION, MARTIN
J. CLARK, to Martin J. Clark for the
property located
1478 BERKLEY ROAD
at 1478 Berkley Road. The
variation allows
the continued construction
of a new residence
which encroaches into
the required rear yard. Second Reading.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion, seconded by
Trustee Heuberger, to adopt the ordinance. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO An ordinance amending an existing special use
SPECIAL USE FOR A DRIVE -UP ATM AND to permit a drive -up ATM and other site
OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS, SUCCESS improvements for Success National Bank, 630
NATIONAL BANK, 630 WAUKEGAN ROAD Waukegan Road. First Reading. Trustee
Heuberger noted that he is recused from this
matter.
ORDINANCE 0 -98 -10 PROVIDING FOR
FILING OF ANNUAL BUDGET
An ordinance providing for the filing of the
1998 -1999 Annual Budget. First Reading.
Trustee Rosenthal moved for a waiver of the
rules to permit the ordinance to be voted on at First Reading. Trustee Seidman
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Rosenthal moved for adoption of the
ordinance. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
ATES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Forrest commented that the tentative
budget will be available for public inspection beginning March 12.
NEW BUSINESS
ANALYSIS AND AWARD OF BID FOR 1998 Three sealed bids were received for the 1998
SIDEWALK AND CURB REPLACEMENT Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program. It is
PROGRAM the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works and Engineering that the contract be
awarded to Schroeder & Schroeder (low bidder) at the unit price of $2.53 /square
foot for sidewalk and $11.45 /lineal foot for curb. The unit price for both
sidewalk and curb is lower than last year. Barbara Little reported that
Schroeder & Schroeder was awarded the contract last year and did excellent work.
Trustee Seidman made a motion to award the
bid to Schroeder & Schroeder at the unit price of $2.53 /square foot for sidewalk
and $11.45 /lineal foot for curb. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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RESOLUTION R -98 -07 RE TRANSFER OF
FUNDS FROM TIF I TO TIF II
Tax Incremental Financing District
resolution transferring $1,800,000
moved. Trustee Heuberger seconded
The Board has declared a surplus of funds in
Tax Incremental Financing District I. By
law, the Village may transfer the surplus to
II. Staff recommends that the Board pass a
from TIF I to TIF II. Trustee Seidman so
the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Forrest commented that the Board needs
to go into Executive Session to discuss land
acquisition. Trustee Seidman so moved. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss,
Trustee Seidman made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 P.M.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk
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Mayor
RESOLUTION 0 -98 -06 RE MORATORIUM
Mayor Forrest
requested that the Board pass
ON REQUESTS FOR SUBDIVISION AND
a resolution
declaring a six month (maximum)
RESUBDIVISION IN NORTHWOODS
moratorium on
requests for subdivision or
resubdivision
in the Northwoods subdivision
while the Plan Commission studies
the possibility
of a special zoning
classification for that area. Trustee
Rosenthal
so moved. Trustee Ehlers
seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION R -98 -07 RE TRANSFER OF
FUNDS FROM TIF I TO TIF II
Tax Incremental Financing District
resolution transferring $1,800,000
moved. Trustee Heuberger seconded
The Board has declared a surplus of funds in
Tax Incremental Financing District I. By
law, the Village may transfer the surplus to
II. Staff recommends that the Board pass a
from TIF I to TIF II. Trustee Seidman so
the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Forrest commented that the Board needs
to go into Executive Session to discuss land
acquisition. Trustee Seidman so moved. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss,
Trustee Seidman made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 P.M.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk
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Mayor
VISION 2000
DEERFIELD VILLAGE CENTER REVITALIZATION
Progress Report March 2. 199:3
Southwest Quadrant:
> Discussions are underway with property owners on the acquisition of the parcels needed
for this 18 acre development. Letters have also been sent to each tenant in the Commons
Shopping Center regarding their leases.
> Rumor has it that Walgreens will be closing shortly. Untrue! Walgreens will remain
open in their present location until their new free - standing building is completed.
> The Village is reviewing a draft Sale and Purchase Agreement with First Chicago which
will also operate out of their current facility until their new building is ready at the corner
of Deerfield and Waukegan Roads.
> Highland Park Hospital has signed a lease commitment for 20,000 sq. ft. of the 55,000 sq.
ft. office building. A number of local doctors now operating in the quadrant are part of
this arrangement.
> The Village is continuing to work with the Chamber of Commerce on an inventory of
available space in Deerfield. A meeting was also held with the Director of the Lake
County Economic Development Corporation to see how that agency may be of assistance.
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> An engineering consultant (Ciorba Group) has been retained to begin work on the new
signalized intersections planned for both Deerfield and Waukegan Roads.
> John LaiMotte, of the planning firm Lakota Group, is reviewing specific features of the
CRM site plan. He will have recommendations on improvements to parking and
landscaping prior to the Plan Commission and Village Board consideration of the Final
Plan.
South Commons (10 acre multi - family development south of Osterman and east of the
railroad tracks):
> A Plan Commission public hearing on the James Companies' proposed site plan will be
held on Thursday, April 9th at 8:00 P.M.
> Final engineering work is underway on the extension of Robert York Avenue into thy:
Coromandel development. The road is to be constructed this summer.
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Southeast Quadrant:
> Staff is preparing a request for proposal to invite developers to submit credentials and a
plan for redeveloping the southeast quadrant of the Village Center. The RFQ will be
approved by the Village Board at a regular meeting before it is distributed. i
It is expected that an ordinance approving a $21 million General Obligation Bond sale will be on
the April 6th Village Board agenda. This funding will apply to our overall plans for downtown
revitalization which we refer to as Vision 2000.