09/18/2006September 18, 2006
The regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to
order by Mayor Steve Harris in the council chamber of the village hall on Monday September
18, 2006 at 7:36 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Steve Harris, Mayor
Robert Benton
Michelle Feldman
Harriet Rosenthal
William Seiden
Barbara Struthers
Matthew Wylie
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were acting Village Attorney
Peter. Coblentz and Village Manager Bob Franz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Deerfield High School Choral
Program led those in attendance in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance and performed the Star Spangled Banner. Matt Alrick, a junior, explained
that they want to send 91 kids to Italy to learn, study and perform. They are planning several
fundraising projects and hope everyone in the village will support this project. On October 9,
they will have a fundraising dinner and performance. Kathy Nathan, Fundraising Chairperson
for the Choral Program, explained the project is very ambitious and that they will hold several
events through the holidays. She noted they also have a CD on sale. Ms. Nathan believes this
trip will make a difference in the lives of the students.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Benton made a motion to approve the
minutes of the September 5, 2006 board of trustees
meeting. Trustee Rosenthal seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
GRANT FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Harris introduced State Senator Susan
Garrett who explained an $800,000 grant has been
secured for improvements of two intersections at Deerfield High School. The grant will allow
the design and construction of left turn lanes for southbound traffic to turn into the high school
and the widening of Waukegan Road to accommodate the changes. Senator Garrett hopes
construction will begin when school lets out in the spring. Al Fleming from Deerfield High
School and Barbara Little, Director of Public Works and Engineering, expressed their
appreciation to Senator Garrett for her efforts in making this project a reality.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Harris proclaimed October 6, 2006 as
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Kiwanis Peanut Day in Deerfield. He urged all
residents to give their support to this worthy effort. Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept
the proclamation. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. It
was presented to Bob Speckman who was representing the Kiwanis.
BILLS & PAYROLL Trustee Seiden made a motion to approve the Bills .
and Payroll dated September 18, 2006. Trustee
Wylie seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Bob Fialkowski presented highlights from the
Treasurer's Report dated August 31, 2006, which
represented one third of the fiscal year. He explained there were some erratic results in sales tax.
Water sales and building permit fees are up and the hotel tax is fairly strong.
Trustee Rosenthal questioned the sales tax amount
in Deerfield. She suggested notifying businesses on the correct tax rate because she has noticed
some discrepancies within the village.
25 YEAR SERVICE AWARD Mayor Harris presented a 25 year employee service
award to Hugh Garrity who began working in the
Public Works department in September, 1981. He congratulated Mr. Garrity for being a valuable
member of the Public Works Street department for 25 years.
PUBLIC COMMENT Oscar Adler, 59 Eastman Drive, announced that
Michael Swartz, Chairman of the Plan Commission
will be his guest on Adler's Alley. The show will be broadcast tomorrow on channel 10 and
Thursday at 6:00 on channel 19. Mr. Swartz will talk about his book, Camouflage Diary.
Mr. Adler invited residents to a free Job Seeker's
Workshop to be presented on Saturday October 14,
2006 at Village Hall. He explained they continue to have good attendance and results. Mr.
Adler noted at 9:00 they will have a resume writing and cover letter workshop and at 10:15 they
will have a workshop on how employers prepare to interview you. The second workshop will
focus on using selling skills to enhance your success in job interviews.
REPORTS
REPORT OF SAFETY COUNCIL RE: Residents in the area of Kenton Road and Cumnor
FOUR -WAY STOP AT KENTON ROAD Court petitioned the Safety Council for a four -way
AND CUMNOR COURT stop sign at Kenton Rd. and Cumnor Ct. The Safety
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appealing their decision to the board.
meeting.
. Council voted to deny the request. Residents are .
The discussion was tabled at the September 5, 2006
Trustee Benton made a motion to remove the item
from the table. Trustee Feldman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Paul Diambri, 439 Cumnor.Court, explained that
currently traffic is only controlled on Cumnor Court. He explained every Kenton Rd intersection
has a four -way stop and believes many cars go fast on Kenton. He does not understand why
Kenton and Cumnor is the only intersection without a four -way stop. Mr. Diambri explained
that as a home rule community, a stop sign does not have to be warranted. He explained that if
Kenton and Cumnor does not meet warrants, none of the other intersections do either.
Trustee Struthers questioned the visibility. Mr.
Diambri explained he received a letter from Public Works requesting his bushes be cut. He
explained he cut the bushes but the safety issue still exists. He believes a stop sign would make a
difference.
Trustee Feldman explained she lives in the
neighborhood and believes the bushes are the problem. She explained that although people can
see what is coming from Cumnor, people on Cumnor cannot see what is coming on Kenton. She
believes it is a sight issue. Trustee Feldman does not believe a stop sign will correct the
problem.
Trustee Benton made a motion to accept the report
and recommendation of the Safety Council regarding a four -way stop sign at the intersection of
Kenton Road and Cumnor Court. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Wylie (5)
NAYS: Struthers (1)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF The Plan Commission held a public hearing on
PLAN COMMISSION RE: REQUEST August 24, 2006 to discuss the request for approval
FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE of a special use for Fitness Together in Deerfield
FOR A FITNESS TRAINING STUDIO AT Square. The request was approved 6 -0.
740 WAUKEGAN ROAD, BUILDING 4
IN DEERFIELD SQUARE.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF The Village Center Development Commission
VCDC RE: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL held a workshop meeting on September 6, 2006
OF A SPECIAL USE FOR A FITNESS to discuss the request for approval of a special use
TRAINING STUDIO AT 740 for Fitness Together in Deerfield Square. The
WAUKEGAN ROAD, BUILDING 4 IN request was approved 5 -0.
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DEERFIELD SQUARE
Trustee Wylie made a motion to accept the reports
and recommendations of the Plan Commission and Village Center Development Commission
regarding a request for approval of a special use for a fitness training studio at 740 Waukegan
Road, building 4 in Deerfield Square. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None'(0)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF The Plan Commission held a public hearing on
PLAN COMMISSION RE: REQUEST August 24, 2006 to discuss the request for
FOR APPROVAL FOR A PRELIMINARY approval for a preliminary plat of resubdivision
PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF THE for the property at 1.521 Central Avenue, including
PROPERTY AT 1521 CENTRAL AVE. a lot.depth variation. The request was approved
INCLUDING LOT DEPTH VARIATION 4 -2.
Trustee Wylie does not believe the subdivision is
compatible with the integrity of the neighborhood. He noted the lots across the street are
smaller.
Jay and Betty Contorer, 1521 Central, explained
they have spoken with all of the people in the immediate area and 21 of 26 homes did not have
any objection. She noted the lot is 1000 feet larger than what is required for a subdivision.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the
report and recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding the request for approval for a
preliminary plat of resubdivision of the property at 1521 Central Avenue including a lot depth
variation. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: Wylie (1)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF The Plan Commission held a public hearing on
PLAN COMMISSION RE: A TEXT August 24, 2006 to discuss a text amendment to
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDIN- Zoning Ordinance articles 8.01 -D and 8.01 -E to
ANCE ARTICLES 8.01 -D AND 8.01 -E TO indicate that when special uses are considered in the
INDICATE THAT WHEN SPECIAL USES C -1 Village Center District the special use standards
ARE CONSIDERED IN C -1 VILLAGE in article 13.11 -D apply.
CENTER DISTRICT THE SPECIAL USE
STANDARDS IN ARTICLE 13.11 -D Mr. Coblentz explained there has been ongoing
APPLY discussions between staff and the Plan commission
on how the village zoning ordinance treats
properties in the C -1 business district that are grandfathered and do not have parking but need a
special use permit. The Plan Commission proposes tweaking a part of the ordinance to include
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parking when recommending approval. The text amendment will try to make clear the language
that is currently not entirely clear.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the
report and recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding the text amendment to Zoning
Ordinance articles 81.01 -D and 8.01 -E to indicate that the special use standards in article 13.11 -D
apply. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following.vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
There was no Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR FUNDING UNDER THE A request for funding under the facade rebate
FAQADE REBATE PROGRAM — 800 program for 800 Waukegan Road (Koenig &
WAUKEGAN ROAD AND 806 & 808 Strey) and 806 & 808 Waukegan Road (Walter's
WAUKEGAN ROAD Tailor Shop and Kevin's Place.)
Mayor Harris reminded the trustees that RFPs are
out for the former Lindeman and Bank One sites and proposals may involve the Waukegan Rd
properties. Mr. Franz noted the TIF district expires in 2009 so funding for the project would
have to be committed before that time.
Huntington Brown, Denver, CO, noted that the
property has been in his family since the mid- 1950s. He explained the building obviously needs
work and they have a design that will beautify the property. Jonathan Copeland, Copeland
Contracting, described the proposed improvements to the building. He explained they want to
achieve a uniform look. He noted the businesses would operate during the renovation and they
would probably need to utilize some of the parking to the west of the property for dumpsters.
Trustee Struthers questioned whether any
improvements were proposed for the alley and the west facade. Mr. Copeland explained they
would sandblast and tuckpoint the west facade. He explained they spoke with Joy Fiorini,
property owner to the north, but they do not have access for trash enclosures or trucks. Ms.
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Fioririi is not willing to allow an easement for planters because her alley is very tight. She is
hoping to work out something for the redevelopment.
Trustee Seiden explained that with the RFP there is
a possibility that someone may make an offer for the entire corner. He does not want to spend
village money until after the RFPs are discussed.
Trustee Seiden made a motion to table the
discussion on the request for funding under the Facade Rebate program for 800, 806 & 808
Waukegan Road. Trustee Wylie seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0 -06 -45 INCREASING An ordinance increasing the number of Class E
NUMBER OF CLASS E LIQUOR liquor licenses from 13 to 14 for Nick's Fishmarket
LICENSES FROM 13 TO 14 - IR Grill.
Brian Moffett, Nick's Fishmarket Grill General
Manager, briefly discussed the business and explained they were looking to open at the end of
the month.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to waive the first
reading of the ordinance. Trustee Wylie seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Wylie made a motion to adopt the
ordinance increasing the number of Class E liquor licenses from 13 to 14. Trustee Struthers
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH CALLONE FOR
TELEPHONE SERVICES
services. The proposal would consolida
proposed savings of $38,360.52.
Mr. Fialkowski explained that in evaluating the
telephone and network data transmission service
they received a better pricing proposal for services
from CallOne, a selected reseller of telephone
to all non -911 telephone and network data services for a
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Trustee Seiden made a motion'to authorize the
execution of a contract with CallOne for telephone services. Trustee Benton seconded the
motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
PIE BAKING CONTEST Trustee Struthers congratulated Joan Reed on a
successful pie baking contest at Farmer's Market.
COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY Trustee Rosenthal noted the village had a great
Community Service Day.
Mr. Kiraly explained they had a large turn out for
the electronics collection. The Clean Air initiative replaced 76 gas cans. There are still 24 gas
cans left, if residents still need replacement. Eighteen people brought in lawn mowers for the
Lawn Care Buy Back program. It was a very successful event.
NEXT MEETING Mr. Franz noted the . Fesday, and of Trustees meeting
would be held on T ctober 3, 2006 due to
the High Holidays.
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