02/05/2007February 5, 2007
The regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to
order by Mr. Franz in the council chamber of the village hall on Monday, February 5, 2007. at
7:30 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Robert Benton
Michelle Feldman
Harriet Rosenthal
William Seiden
Barbara Struthers
Absent: Steve Harris, Mayor
Matthew Wylie .
and that a quorum was present and in attendance.. Also present were Village Attorney Peter
Coblentz and Village Manager Bob Franz.
MAYOR PRO TEM In the absence of Mayor Harris, Trustee Seiden
nominated Trustee Rosenthal as mayor pro tem.
Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Walden School Boy Scout Troop 450 led those in
attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Den Leader Art Wilde explained that the scouts are working on their citizenship pin this evening.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Benton made a motion to approve the
minutes of the January 16, 2007 board of trustees
meeting. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
BILLS & PAYROLL Trustee Struthers made a motion to approve the
Bills and Payroll dated February 5, 2007. Trustee
Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission held a public hearing on
OF PLAN COMMISSION RE REQUEST January 11, 2007 to consider a request for a special
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FOR A SPECIAL USE TO PERMIT THE use to permit the establishment of an outdoor
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OUTDOOR seating area for Baja Fresh Restaurant at 110C
SEATING AREA FOR BAJA FRESH South Waukegan Road. They recommend approval
RESTAURANT AT 110C SOUTH of the petitioner's request.
WAUKEGAN ROAD
Trustee Struthers made a motion to accept the report
and recommendation. of the .Plan Commission and to direct preparation of the ordinance. Trustee
Benton.'seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES:. Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0 -07 -05 AMENDING An ordinance amending Chapter 15, Morals and
CHAPTER 15, MORALS AND Conduct, of the Municipal Code of the Village of
CONDUCT, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Deerfield. Second Reading.
OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD — 2R
ORDINANCE APPROVING AN An ordinance approving an amendment to the
AMENDMENT TO THE SIGNAGE signage plan and a sign modification, for Red Roof
PLAN AND A SIGN MODIFICATION Inn at 340 South Waukegan Road. First Reading.
FOR RED ROOF INN AT 340 SOUTH
WAUKEGAN ROAD — 1 R
RESOLUTION R -07 -03 APPROVING A
COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO
THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES OF THE VILLAGE OF
DEERFIELD
Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The
A resolution approving comprehensive amendments
to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual of
the Village of Deerfield.
Trustee Seiden made a motion to accept the Consent
Agenda and adopt the ordinance and resolution.
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
RESOLUTION R -07 -04 AUTHORIZING A resolution authorizing construction work within
CONSTRUCTION WORK WITHIN state rights -of -way.
STATE RIGHTS -OF -WAY
Mr. Franz explained that the Illinois Department of
Transportation requests a resolution every two years. The purpose of the resolution is so that the
village does not have to ask for specific permission to work within state rights -of -way.
Trustee Seiden made a motion to adopt the
resolution. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
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AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0 -07 -06 GRANTING A
VARIATION. FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTYCOMMONLY KNOWN
AS 1157 HAZEL AVENUE - I
reading of the ordinance, as requested by
The motion passed by the following vote:
An ordinance granting a variation for certain
property commonly known as 1157 Hazel Avenue.
First Reading.
Trustee Benton made a motion to waive the first
the petitioner. Trustee Feldman seconded the motion.
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Struthers made a motion to adopt the
ordinance. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES:. Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R -07 -05 REGARDING A resolution against the grandfathering of coal
GRANDFATHERING OF COAL FIRED fired power plants in Illinois.
POWER PLANTS IN ILLINOIS
Maureen Heddington, President of Stand Up Save
Lives campaign was present. She explained that Stand Up Save Lives is a public education
campaign to make municipalities aware of the public mandate putting an end to the
grandfathering of old coal plants. There are 101 municipalities representing more than 8 million
residents currently supporting the mandate, which comes on the heels of a report that global
warming issues must be addressed and cannot be delayed. Ms. Heddington explained that the
single largest source of industrial air pollution is the old, coal fired power plants. These power
plants do not have any pollution controls, and more than 70,000 people have died because of the
air pollution caused by these plants. She does not understand why the coal plant issue has not
been addressed.
The grandfathered status allows these power plants
to not comply with the Clean Air Act. According to the EPA, for every $1 spent for pollution
control technology, there is a $44 in savings in health care, shortened hospital stays and
pharmaceuticals. Ms. Heddington explained that even the lower standards have not been met.
Although there have been thousands of violations, there have been no sanctions against the
companies that own the coal fired power plants. In terms of public health and the health of the
planet, it is very important to have these companies behave responsibly.
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Trustee Feldman made a motion to adopt the
resolution. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE An ordinance amending the Municipal Code to
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH establish requirements for the proper completion of
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROPER work authorized by building and demolition
COMPLETION OF WORK permits. First Reading.
AUTHORIZED BY BUILDING AND
DEMOLITION PERMITS — 1R
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE An ordinance amending the Municipal Code to
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE A authorize a process for settlement of certain
PROCESS FOR SETTLEMENT OF ordinance violations. First Reading,
CERTAIN ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS -
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would establish time limits and require posting
letters of credit. He explained that the village wants to gain compliance, not profit from this
ordinance. He reported that a committee of the whole meeting will occur directly after this board
meeting to further discuss this ordinance with the village attorney. Trustee Benton added that the
fines for violations affect more than just residential building construction.
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD Mr. Franz explained that the village needs to
CONTRACT FOR DIGESTER VALVE replace 30 digester valves that have been in use for
REPLACEMENT more than 30 years. The village budgeted for parts
but not installation. Four quotes were received.
The lowest quote, which was $2,300 less than the next lowest quote, was from Cecchin
Plumbing and Heating, which is phasing out its municipal division. Because of this, staff
recommends going with the second lowest quote.
Trustee Seiden made a motion to waive the
competitive bidding process and award the contract for digester valve replacement to F.J.
Kerrigan Co. in an amount not to exceed $50,613. Trustee Feldman seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Mr. Franz reported that a committee of the whole
meeting will immediately follow the board meeting.
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NEXT MEETING Because of the Presidents Day holiday, the next
Board of Trustees meeting will be held on
Tuesday, February 201"
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