04/02/2001April 2, 2001
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, April 2, 2001, at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announced that
the following were:
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Steve Harris
Derek Ragona
Harriet Rosenthal
William Seiden
Vernon Swanson
Absent: John Heuberger
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Attorney
Peter Coblentz and Village Manager Robert Franz.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Ragona made a motion to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting. Trustee
Rosenthal seconded the motion. Trustee Swanson commented that in the section
regarding 1095 Lake Cook Road, the first sentence in the fourth paragraph should
say, ". . .Dan Brukman discussed the proposed turn lanes into `and out of the
development. . ". A motion to approve the minutes as amended passed
unanimously.
PROCLAMATION - TELECOMMUNICATIONS Mayor Forrest read a proclamation designating
WEEK the week of April 8 -14 as National Telecom -
munications week in Deerfield in honor of the
public safety dispatchers whose diligence and professionalism keep Deerfield and
its residents safe.
Trustee Swanson made a motion to accept the
proclamation. Trustee Ragona seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. Chief Sliozis accepted the proclamation on behalf of the
dispatchers.
VILLAGE CENTER REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE Mayor Forrest presented a progress report on
the redevelopment of the Southeast Quadrant,
the Southwest Quadrant and South Commons.
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0 -01 -10 RE PARKING An ordinance authorizing the installation of
RESTRICTIONS ON PINE STREET NORTH "No Parking" signs on the east and west sides
OF LAKE COOK ROAD of Pine Street from Lake Cook Road to 162'
north of Lake Cook Road. Second Reading.
ORDINANCE RE TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE At the present time all telecommunications
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO facilities located on Village owned public
EXEMPTION OF VILLAGE OWNED P -1 lands are exempt from the provisions of the
PUBLIC LANDS PROPERTY FROM THE Telecommunications Ordinance. This text
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will allow
an exemption for facilities that provide for
the health, safety and general welfare of the community, but.will require private
commercial facilities to obtain a,Special Use. First Reading.
Trustee Rosenthal 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: Harris, Ragona, Rosenthal, Seiden, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE:AMENDING ZONING .ORDINANCE The Cable and Telecommunications Commission
RE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON has requested that this item remain tabled so
PUBLIC PROPERTY, SECOND READING they can review it further at their April
meeting.
ORDINANCE INCREASING NUMBER OF An ordinance increasing the number of Class E
LIQUOR LICENSES FROM 14 TO 15, liquor licenses from .14 to 15. This license
STONEY RIVER LEGENDARY STEAK HOUSE is for O'Charley's Service Company, Inc.,
doing business as Stoney River Legendary
Steaks. First Reading.
RESOLUTION R -01 -02 AUTHORIZING In June 1999 the Board authorized preliminary
SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION RE TOUHY just compensation in the amount of $550,000
LUMBER PROPERTY AT THE FORMER SITE for the Touhy Lumber property at the former
OF 612 WAVERLY COURT site of 61Z Waverly Court. Both parties have
now agreed on a final settlement of $490,000,
which will return $60,000 to the Village.
Trustee Ragona made a motion to approve a
resolution authorizing final just compensation for the Touhy Lumber property in
the amount of $490,000. Trustee Rosenthal seconded the motion. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Harris, Ragona, Rosenthal, Seiden, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0 -01 -11 DESIGNATING
CANVASSING BOARD FOR APRIL 3, 2001
CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
NEW BUSINESS
The Canvassing Board for the April 3rd
election will consist of Mayor Forrest,
Trustee Swanson and Village Clerk Robert
.Franz.
Trustee Ragona made a motion to waive the
rules to permit the ordinance to be passed on First Reading. Trustee Rosenthal
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to adopt the
ordinance. Trustee Ragona seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion
passed by the following vote:
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AYES: Harris, Ragona, Rosenthal, Seiden, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ANALYSIS AND AWARD OF BID FOR Seven bids were received for the 2001
SIDEWALK AND CURB REPLACEMENT Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program.
PROGRAM Mrs. Little recommends that the contract be
awarded to low bidder Schroeder & Schroeder
at the unit price of $2.71 per square foot for sidewalk and $11.25 per linear
foot.for curb. The total amount budgeted for the work is $250,000. This year
the focus of the replacement work will be the southwest quadrant.
Trustee Rosenthal inquired if the 50/50
Sidewalk Replacement Program is still available to those residents who don't wish .
to wait for their area to be repaired at Village expense. Mrs. Little responded
that the 50/50 program is still available, and some funds have been allocated for
that purpose in the budget.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to award the
bid to Schroeder & Schroeder at the unit price of $2.71 per linear foot for
sidewalk and $11.25 per linear foot for curb. Trustee Ragona seconded the
motion•. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Harris, Ragona, Rosenthal, Seiden, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0 -01 -12 AUTHORIZING Mayor Forrest reported that Bank One intends
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY -BANK ONE to combine its. Deerfield Road parking lot
PARKING LOT, 750 DEERFIELD ROAD with the Lindemann property (which they
manage in a trust) and offer them for sale as
one large parcel. Based on Executive Session discussions, the Village Attorney
has been instructed to prepare an ordinance authorizing the purchase of the
parking lot property.and, failing to achieve a negotiated sale, authorizing its
condemnation. Mayor Forrest reported that the Village has offered to purchase
the parking lot on two occasions, with no formal response from Bank One. He
recommended that the ordinance be passed on First Reading, so the Village will
have a chance to purchase the property at its actual value, not at its potential
worth as part of a larger tract.
Mr. Franz commented that the Northwest
Quadrant•Task Force's highest. recommendation in their report last year was the
acquisition of this parcel for its potential use for parking.
Mr. Coblentz summarized that the ordinance
authorizes the purchase of the property at 750 Deerfield Road for a municipal
parking lot and development purposes and authorizes the Village Manager and the
Village Attorney to negotiate with the property owners. If necessary, and if
directed by the Board, it authorizes the use of eminent domain.
After discussion, Trustee Rosenthal made a
motion for a waiver of the rules to permit the ordinance to be passed on First
Reading. Trustee Ragona seconded the motion. The*motion.._passed unanimously.,.
Trustee Ragona made a motion to adopt the
ordinance. Trustee Rosenthal seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
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AYES: Harris, Ragona, Rosenthal, Seiden, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT CROWE Crowe Chizek and Company proposes to audit
CHIZEK AS AUDITOR FOR FISCAL the Village's financial statements for the
YEAR 2000 -01 year ending April 30, 2001 for a cost of
$16,650. They performed the Village audit
last year for $16,025. Mr. Valentine recommends acceptance of their proposal.
After discussion, Trustee Rosenthal moved to
authorize appointment of Crowe Chizek to audit the Village's financial statements
for the sum of $16,650. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Harris, Ragona, Rosenthal, Seiden, Swanson (5).
NAYS: None (0)
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RESOLUTION R -01 -03 TRANSFERRING Mr. Franz reported that in order for the
SURPLUS TIF 1 FUNDS TO TIF 2 Finance Director to make an interfund
transfer of $2,500,000 of surplus TIF 1 funds
into TIF 2, Board authorization in the form of a resolution is needed.
Trustee Swanson so moved. Trustee Ragona
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Harris, Ragona, Rosenthal, Seiden, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None, (0)
ELECTION TOMORROW Mayor Forrest reminded viewers that tomorrow
is election day and asked everyone to take
the time to go to the polls and vote.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss,
Trustee Ragona made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Trustee Rosenthal seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
ATTEST:
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AP ROVED:
Mayor
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VILLAGE CENTER REDEVELOPMENT
Progress Report April 2, 2001
Southwest Quadrant (Deerfield Square):
➢ Stoney River Restaurant is scheduled to open on Monday, April 30''.
➢ Interior build -out is underway at Ann Taylor Loft and Biaggio's Restaurant
➢ Tomas Design, a furniture store, has signed a lease for 5,000 sq. ft. in building #9 under
construction at Osterman Avenue and the railroad tracks.
➢ Sage Hen, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, has signed a lease-for 4,500 sq. ft at the east
end of building #7 at Robert York Avenue and Deerfield Road.
Southeast Quadrant (Deerfield Centre):
➢ Orvis will soon begin its interior work in the 6,800 sq. ft. store at the corner of Deerfield
and Waukegan Roads. They have received sign approval from the Appearance Review
Commission, but have scheduled a public hearing with the Plan Commission on April
12� to request a sign on the south wall of the development.
➢ . Leather Creations, a furniture store, has signed a lease for 6,200 sq. ft. to the south of
Orvis on Waukegan Road.
South Commons:
➢ Over 80 of the 116 multi - family units under construction. have been sold.
➢ One -half of the 40 condominium units are under contract even though the model unit for
the condos is not due to be open until July I".
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