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05/19/2008May 19, 2008 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by Mayor Steven Harris in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on Monday May 19, 2008 at 7:33 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were: Present: Steven Harris, Mayor Robert Benton Michelle Feldman Thomas Jester William Seiden Barbara Struthers Absent: Harriet Rosenthal and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter Coblentz and Kent Street, Village Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Carol Ruderman from Relay for Life led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Mayor Harris proclaimed Relay for Life Days in Deerfield and urged'citizens to recognize and participate in the relay events to be held on May 31" Deerfield High School. Ms. Riederman accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board for recognizing the event. Trustee Seiden made a motion to accept the proclamation. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATION Mayor Harris recognized and honored Stan Rundell for his many outstanding contributions and lifetime of dedicated volunteer service for and on behalf of the residents of the Village of Deerfield. Trustee Struthers made a motion to accept the proclamation. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by acclamation and common consent of the Board of Trustees. Tom Fahey, President of the Deerfield - Bannockburn Fire Protection District Board of Trustees, Chief Quinn and Trustee Hansen joined in the celebration and presented Mr. Rundell with a resolution from the Deerfield- Bannockburn Fire Protection District. Mr. Rundell expressed his appreciation to the Village and the Fire Department. Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 2 of 12 PROCLAMATION Mayor Harris proclaimed the week of May 18 — 24, 2008 as National Public Works Week in Deerfield. He called upon all citizens to recognize the contributions which public works officials make everyday to our health, safety, comfort and quality of life. Trustee Seiden made a motion to accept the proclamation. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Director of Public Works and Engineering Barbara Little thanked the Mayor and Board for the recognition and the Public Works Department members for their service to the Village. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Benton made a motion to approve thee minutes from the May 5, 2008 Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seiden made a motion to approve the Bills and Payroll dated May 19, 2008. Trustee Feldman seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) TREASURER'S REPORT Bob Fialkowski presented highlights from the O Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2008. The general fund expenditures were 95% of the budgeted amount and the revenues were 106% of the budgeted amount. Water and sewer expenditures were under the budgeted amounts. Water revenues were above budget, while sewer revenues were below the budgeted amount. Mr. Fialkowski noted that sales tax receipts, net of the Walgreen's agreement, were down 4 %, which is better than many other communities. PUBLIC COMMENT Gil Antokal reported that the Community Relations Commission will present the annual Jeffrey Werner Award to an outstanding high school senior on Memorial Day. He invited all residents to attend. Mr. Antokal also reminded residents that the Deerfield Community Blood Drive will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2008. He hopes to see everyone there. Oscar Adler, 59 Eastman Drive, reminded residents of the Job Seeker's Workshop on May 24, 2008 at the Deerfield Village-Hall starting at 9:00 am. Reservations are recommended. Mr. Adler commented that the workshop was designed to give people the tools and resources to succeed in today's business environment. Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 3 of 12 OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE AMENDING THE An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to add MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD THREE three stop signs at Pine and Anthony. First STOP SIGNS AT PINE AND Reading. Tabled April 21, 2008. ANTHONY— 1R (TABLED 4/21/08) Trustee Struthers made a motion to remove the item from the table. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) Village Manager Kent Street reported that additional traffic and pedestrian counts were prepared and the previous information from the Safety Commission was recirculated to the Trustees. On summary, traffic and pedestrian counts do not meet the requirements for stops sign called for in the engineering standards. Ms. Little presented the results of the traffic and pedestrian counts from the studies completed on April 21 — 24, May 7 — 9, and May 12 - 13. She explained that the volumes for a stop sign were not warranted at the 100% criteria of 300 vehicles per hour on Pine Street and the combination of vehicles and pedestrians of 200 on Anthony. Even using 80% as the criteria, the traffic counts were not met. Al Bromberg, Chairman of the Safety Council, explained that the Council began its review of the request last fall. This included its consideration of the report from staff engineer Bob Phillips supporting the 3 -way stop. The Council relied in large part on his recommendation and professional judgment. Mr. Bromberg noted that the data from the most recent studies was consistent with the information previously considered. He concluded that, although the counts do not meet the numerical criteria, judgment is also called for in the engineering standards and, as a result, the Safety Council unanimously recommended approval of the stop signs at Pine and Anthony. Trustee Jester commented that the Director of Public Works and Engineering has now reported that the engineering warrants for stopping Pine Street were not met. The information provided to Mr. Phillips was incomplete, and the Safety Council relied on Mr. Phillip's recommendation. Mr. Bromberg advised that the new count information was more detailed but was consistent with the information from the fall. The Council knew the counts did not meet the warrants, but the warrants state there must be an average of more than 300 cars over an eight -hour period. Based on those standards, Mr. Bromberg does not believe most of the stop signs in Deerfield would meet the warrants. The Council believes that, on balance, the stop signs make sense in this situation. Trustee Struthers asked whether the Safety Council considered other solutions. Mr. Bromberg commented that the commission considered other Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 4 of 12 solutions, but it is difficult to hire crossing guards. Trustee Struthers asked whether a crosswalk with signage was considered. Mr. Bromberg explained that the original request was for a crosswalk, but when Mr. Phillip's report stated stop signs, the commission relied on his recommendation. Lori James, 689 Pine, noted there are several locations with three -way stop signs in Deerfield. In her view, a crossing guard would not address the need at other times for other activities such as summer school, camp, baseball and soccer. She supports the stop signs in order to protect children at all times. Susie and John Powen, 649 Lombardi, advised they are seeking support for the 3 -way stop from the School District 109 Superintendent. Mr. Powen commented that Pine Street draws a lot of traffic going between Lake -Cook and Deerfield Roads, and they tend to speed. Mr. Powen asked the Trustees to favorably consider the Safety Council's recommendation. Jodi Shapira, 630 Carriage Way, commented that the Village should not put the amount of time it takes to exit a driveway over the safety of children. She noted that there is a three -way stop sign at Kipling and Longfellow, which is only '/4 mile long. Ms. Shapira urged the Trustees to consider the safety of the children and approve the stop sign request. Marcella Garrett, 671 Deerpath, believes it is difficult to walk in Deerfield. The stop signs would help safety at this location. She noted that drivers seem to always be in a hurry and do not slow down for pedestrians. She urged the Trustees to do what it takes to keep the kids safe. Larry Smith, 165 Manor, explained that he is a retired civil engineer and had close contact with roadway engineers during his career. He noted that the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) spells out requirements for stop signs. The MUTCD includes the use of judgment, recognizing that there are occasions when the warrants should not be cast in stone. He supported the stop sign request. Kevin Butler, 711 Lombardi, asked the Trustees to consider that one bad accident will be too many and urged support for the request. Erica Trevecki, 653 Pine, commented that some of her Lake Cook Road office colleagues have gotten tickets for traveling up to 50 miles per hour on Pine and urged the Trustees to pass the ordinance. Trustee Seiden commented that he normally votes in favor of what advisory commissions recommend. Staff has supported the Safety Council and given them their advice. Now, because of additional information, the consideration has slightly changed. The Safety Council works well and provides a forum for hearing resident concerns. Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 5 of 12 Trustee Jester noted that there has been a lot of effort and concern put forth by all. The practical reality, however, is that the counts do not meet the warrants. It is also in the MUTCD that stop signs not meeting warrants can cause safety problems. Trustee Benton commented that residents with concerns typically request stop signs. Every intersection has to be balanced, because the more stop signs there are, the less effective they become. In response to Trustee Benton, Chief Sliozis explained that stop signs that do not meet warrants could lead to problems such as a false sense of security, where pedestrians don't verify that traffic is stopping; however, he understands the resident's safety concerns. Trustee Benton questioned the distance from other stop signs in the area. Chief Sliozis explained there are stop signs at Central and at Deerfield Roads. He noted that the proposed signs would be about half way between the existing signs. Trustee Feldman commented that many are feeling uncomfortable about the safety around schools. This stop sign may not meet the warrants, but everyone wants our kids to be safe. People do roll through stop signs. Trustee Feldman believes we need to teach kids to wait for cars to stop and to make eye contact with the driver before crossing an intersection. Parents also need to be educated about safe driving near schools. Trustee Struthers asked whether there would be additional enforcement if stop signs were installed. Chief Sliozis explained that the stop sign would be marked in a unique manner, like other new stop signs. They would also write warning tickets for a period of time. Trustee Struthers requested a clearly marked crosswalk in addition to the stop signs. Ms. Little envisioned parallel white lines and advance signage indicating crosswalk ahead. The crosswalk would be located on the north side of the intersection. Mayor Harris explained the ordinance process, stating that this would stand as a first reading, and the second reading of the ordinance would be considered June 2 "d. He stated that judgment is important and sole reliance on numerical criteria is not appropriate in his view. If given the opportunity to vote, he would vote in favor of the stop signs for Pine Street. He concluded the discussion by thanking all and noting that if a trustee votes against the Ordinance, that does not mean they are unconcerned about child safety. REPORTS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission held a Public Hearing on OF PLAN COMMISSION RE REQUEST April 10, 2008 to consider a request for an FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL amendment to a special use to permit renovations to USE TO PERMIT RENOVATIONS TO the River Road lift station at 297 River Road and a THE RIVER ROAD LIFT STATION AT request for an amendment to a special use to permit 1 1 Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 6 of 12 297 RIVER ROAD AND A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE TO PERMIT RENOVATIONS TO renovations to Briarwood Park/Nature Area and Trail Tree Park. The Plan Commission voted 6 -0 in favor of the requests. BRIARWOOD PARK/NATURE AREA AND TRAIL TREE PARK Michael Swartz, Chairman of the Plan Commission, explained that the Plan Commission thought that both presentations were well done and met the requirements for a special use. Trustee Benton commented that the Plan Commission discussed closing the parking lot at dusk. Mr. Swartz explained that the park will close at dusk and the parking lot should also close at dusk. Trustee Seiden asked how it would be closed. Mr. Swartz explained that signs would be posted stating that the parking lot closes at dusk, but there would not be a physical closing. Trustee Struthers would prefer to have the parking lot physically locked. Linda Gryziecki, Director of the Deerfield Park District, explained they had not discussed physically locking the parking lot. ° Alan Greenberg, 239 River Road, expressed concern about the number of parking spots and questioned the need for 13 spots. He believes the parking lot would attract people from other areas and expressed concern about people walking in the neighborhood. Mr. Greenberg questioned the need for bus parking in a residential area. He does not believe people should be bused from other areas. If the parking lot were not locked at night, Mr. Greenberg believes rowdy kids would be there all night. He explained that trucks currently use the grassy area to turn around, and it leaves a mess. Oscar Adler, 59 Eastman, believes most residents do not want a parking lot at the cost of $60,000, for people that do not live in Deerfield. Since the residents do not want the parking lot, he questioned why the Village would allow it. Mr. Adler also believes it would ruin the tranquility of the neighborhood. Peter Friend, 185 Carlisle, explained that traffic has increased since the Village and Park District put in the trail. He believes there would be even more traffic if the parking lot was built. Mr. Friend commented that people park on the streets during the numerous activities at Briarwood Park, and does not believe it is necessary to have a parking lot for the trail. Mr. Friend believes putting the parking lot in this residential area would invite illicit activities. Mara Lane, 140 Greenbriar East, does not believe the parking lot is needed or wanted. She questioned why busloads of kids would be brought into such a small area. If a parking lot is needed, she suggested using the Moriah Synagogue parking lot. Ms. Lane commented that the trend is to be more green and questioned why the Trustees would take away green space for a parking lot. Linda Gryziecki summarized past community survey information supporting the addition of nature areas and trails. The 13 spaces are important to serve residents in other parts of Deerfield and buses for school outdoor education Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 7 of 12 programs. No large events would be planned for this park. Ms. Gryziecki noted that the Park District received a grant for the site, which also included interactive boards and porous pavers for the parking area. Ms. Gryziecki concluded that the other Deerfield parks are not fenced or gated at night, and police enforcement of restrictions works well. Ms. Lane questioned if there were other forest preserves in residential areas within Deerfield. In her view, the neighbors purchased their homes in a residential area and the complexion would change if a parking lot were built. She does not believe on- street parking would impede people from enjoying the trails or have a negative effect on the neighborhood. Beth Brody, 135 Ferndale, stated that the parking lot is not necessary and questioned why taxpayers needed to pay $60,000 for it. Ms. Brody does not believe any research has been done to determine the lot's effect on the neighborhood. Although porous pavers are environmentally friendly, she believes the negative impact of the parking lot would trump the desire of residents to live in the neighborhood. Ms. Brody noted that during soccer season, there are 30 cars parked on the street. She questioned the need for a parking lot for 13 cars when there is ample street parking available. Ms. Brody summarized her opposition to the lot based on its high cost, noise, safety, disturbance of the neighborhood and changing its character to non - residential. Mr. Swartz noted that the Plan Commission supports the parking lot, and its recommendation is before the Village Board. When one governmental body comes before the Plan Commission, it relies on the other agency's expertise. The Plan Commission spent a lot of time discussing the parking lot and debating its size. In the final analysis, the Plan Commission was convinced that the parking lot was not for residents of Briarwood Vista or Deer Run but for the Village of Deerfield as a whole. He encouraged the Board to balance the autonomy of the Park District and the wants of the residents. The Commission believes the size of the parking lot is appropriate and not overly intrusive for residents. Mr. Adler noted that he appreciates the nature area's beautification and asked whether it could be completed without the addition of the parking lot. Ms. Gryziecki responded that the project could not be done without the approved grant money. Ms. Gryziecki confirmed that the parks are for all the residents of Deerfield. Susie Kransum, 118 W. Larkdale, commented that River Road is remote and out of the way. She believes it is ironic to turn it into a public place when there are so few quiet places in Deerfield. Maxine Greenberg, 239 River Road, expressed concern about safety. She has had to call the police department numerous times with the current conditions. Ms. Greenberg questioned whether a fence would go to their property line or whether people would cut through their property. It was noted that the Village pump station would be fenced, but not the nature park. Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 8 of 12 Jerry Stein, 135 Carlisle, expressed his view that it is wrong to build the parking lot either to satisfy a grant requirement or because the lot would not be built without the grant. Mr. Stein would like to see if the grant money were available without the parking lot. He does not believe a 13 -stall parking lot is necessary in a residential area. He suggested the Park District try to get the grant money without building a parking lot. Larry Brenner, 150 Greenbriar East, does not see residents from the other side of Deerfield requesting a parking lot. The parking lot would bring safety issues and additional vehicular traffic. Mr. Brenner noted that Greenbriar Park had a lot of children and they did not have a parking lot. He explained that traffic would increase, and the proposed parking lot with 13 spaces would eliminate green space and create a less safe area. Paul Shur, 77 Crestview, asked Chief Sliozis about the effect a parking lot would have. Chief Sliozis explained that a dead end discourages traffic, and the parking lot would not change things. He noted the police department will patrol, as well as respond to calls, if vehicles are parked after dark. Trustee Benton, who lives in Briarwood Vista, commented that the lift station must be replaced. The park is already there and is property of the Park District. The nature preserve they made is important to the Village and should be open to the entire Village. Not bringing school children to the area would be a waste. Trustee Benton believes a parking lot is necessary to control the situation. Without a parking lot, it would be difficult for safety vehicles to enter the area. Trustee Benton believes there should be a chain, gate, or other prevention method used to keep cars out after dusk. He would be in favor of the recommendation if the safety issues could be addressed. Mary Oppenheim, Plan Commission member, would like to use the resource but could not walk there from her home. She would like all residents to be able to use the resource. Ms. Oppenheim does not believe the parking lot would have a negative impact on the green space, and new plantings would screen the parking lot from the neighborhood. Native grasses will be planted to bring the area back to its natural level. Ms. Oppenheim believes it will create a great teaching opportunity and will be an upgrade for the area and everyone in the community. Trustee Benton made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission, but would like the parking lot to be secured after dusk. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. Trustee Feldman asked whether they could get the grant without the parking lot. Trustee Seiden commented that the Park District board should consider the security after dusk. Trustee Feldman questioned whether residents would mind having cars turn around in their driveways. She does not believe there is a parking Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 9 of 12 issue on the street, and the number of spaces in the parking lot was reduced from 18 to 13. She believes parking is adequate but is unsure of the number of cars that would be there. Trustee Jester complimented the presentation for the East Side Lift Station and how the Park District handled screening. Trustee Struthers added that the new pump station would be a big improvement. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Seiden, Struthers NAYS: None Mayor Harris encouraged the trustees to forward comments and concerns to the Village Manager so they can be forwarded to the Park District. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION The Board of Zoning Appeals held a Public Hearing OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS on April 15, 2008 to consider a request for an FAR RE REQUEST FOR FAR VARIATION variation for a FAR of .443 instead of .40 FOR 1053 PRAIRIE AVENUE for the property located at 1053 Prairie Avenue. The Board of Zoning Appeals found that uniqueness could not be demonstrated and voted 5 -1 against recommending the variance. The petitioner, Michael Koyfman, 1053 Prairie Avenue, thought the BZA believed the addition deserved consideration but that the Zoning Ordinance, as written, would not allow them to grant the variation. He provided his understanding of the 2004 FAR ordinance approval process and the intention to provide guidance to petitioner. Mr. Koyfman noted that when they purchased the home, the FAR Ordinance was not in effect. They are now seeking relief from the ordinance because they need to build an addition for their growing family. Mr. Koyfman believed that both the BZA and the neighbors did not believe the addition would have a negative impact on the neighborhood. Trustee Seiden stated that they spent a considerable amount of time discussing the FAR when approved. Phase 2 represented a second part of the deliberations and did not have anything to do with the FAR. The Village decided to limit exceptions, but each request should be considered on a case by case basis. He questioned why the petitioner needed the modifications. Julie Koyfman commented that they need the addition so each child could have their own bedroom. She believes the proposed addition would improve the appearance of the house and would be done tastefully so none of the neighbors would suffer. Ms. Koyfman explained the addition would be above the garage and would not expand the footprint of their house or infringe on the neighbors. Trustee Benton mentioned that the Task Force was concerned about FAR "creep ". The average size of the developments in the area is 2700 — 3200 square feet. The petitioner's home is currently more than 3300 square feet. If the Trustees granted this variation, the neighbors would also request variations. Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 10 of 12 Ms. Koyfman explained that there are a number of new construction homes that are much larger than her home. The house is large but does not have enough bedrooms. She commented they could tear down the home but did not believe that was the Board's intention. Trustee Benton suggested the petitioners work with their architect and scale down the addition to meet the FAR requirements. Trustee Struthers expressed concern for the amount of impervious surface on the property now, although not the request before the board. Trustee Jester asked whether the petitioners asked their architect what could be done with 200 square feet. Kevin Panick, architect, explained they have 200 square feet of allowable FAR. The Koyfman's original request was much larger. Mr. Panick believes the proposed addition meets the Koyfman's needs while minimizing the impact on the neighborhood. He noted that the BZA minutes stated that no other homes on Somerset had rooms over the garage, but there are only eight homes on Somerset. On Prairie, there are a number of homes with second story additions over garages. Mr. Panick believes the spirit of the Task Force's report was to retain the character of the existing home. The proposed addition would accomplish that goal. Trustee Benton appreciates that the Koyfman's want to stay in Deerfield, but he was hoping for a compromise plan. Mr. Panick commented that he worked with the Koyfman's and the proposed plan is smaller than their original request. Trustee Struthers made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals and deny the request for an FAR variation for the property located at 1053 Prairie Avenue. Trustee Benton seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Struthers (3) NAYS: Jester, Seiden (2) Mr. Koyfman commented that if they changed the FAR, the addition would not be as attractive. Trustee Benton explained he was looking for an alternative that did not require an FAR variation. Mr. Coblentz added that no one has been granted an FAR variation in Deerfield. Mr. Koyfman explained he had inquired if any resident had requested an FAR variation and revisited the minutes to determine whether the FAR guidelines needed to be regulated. Trustee Struthers commented that the Task Force discussed FAR at great lengths and decided against any bonus FAR provisions. Mayor Harris suggested the petitioner meet with staff person Clint Case, who may be able to point out alternatives. L Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 11 of 12 Trustee Jester mentioned he voted incorrectly and was not in favor of granting the variation. Therefore, the vote should have been 4 -1 against granting the variation. CONSENT AGENDA There was no Consent Agenda. NEW BUSINESS REQUEST FOR NEW LIQUOR Mr. Street explained that the Village received a LICENSE CLASSIFICATION request for alcoholic beverage service with onsite service from Renu Day Spa. Staff conducted an investigation and found that none of the neighboring communities have this classification. If this classification is approved, several restrictions should be put in place, as have been suggested. Mayor Harris advised that he had previously reviewed the request with Chief Sliozis and staff. He believes Renu does a great job in the Village, and he is inclined to move forward with the request, given the suggested restrictions. Trustee Benton asked whether Chief Sliozis had any concerns with the limit of one beverage per hour or two beverages per day. Chief Sliozis believes the time frame is appropriate. Trustee Feldman asked whether the Village had classes for servers. Chief Sliozis explained that the Board would see a BASSET training requirement proposal for all servers within the next month. Trustee Benton made a motion to accept the report and consider an ordinance creating a new liquor license classification as requested. Trustee Feldman seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) Mayor Harris noted that the item would come back for a first reading at the next Board of Trustees meeting. ANALYSIS AND AWARD OF BID FOR Mr. Street commented that this item was for the 50 -50 PARKWAY TREE PROGRAM annual 50 -50 parkway tree program. Trustee Struthers made a motion to award the 2008 50 -50 Parkway Tree Replacement Program to St. Aubin Nursery for the lowest prices quoted on each species of tree up to the budgeted amount of $9,000. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) 1 1 1 Board of Trustees Meeting May 19, 2008 Page 12 of 12 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE Trustee Jester made a motion to waive the formal WATER METERS bidding process and authorize the purchase of water meters and associated supplies from Midwest Meter Inc., on an as- needed basis, up to the budgeted amount of $200,000. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD Mr. Street explained that STS Consultants has CONTRACT TO PROVIDE GROUND requested renewal of their contract for monitoring WATER SAMPLING SERVICES FOR services at Site 29A on Lake Cook Road and has RESERVOIR 29A FOR 2008 offered to hold their costs for 2008 at the same price as 2007. Trustee Struthers asked whether this would have a relationship to the building of the billboards. Ms. Little responded that the testing program was independent. Trustee Jester made a motion to award the contract for the 2008 Groundwater Sampling Services for Reservoir 29A to STS Consultants Inc., in an amount not to exceed $13,658. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) VILLAGE HALL GRAND OPENING 2008 at 9:00 am. ADJOURNMENT Attest: Villag Clerk DISCUSSION Trustee Benton Village Hall Cy! es to seeN11 residents at the Opening celebration on May 31, Yliere bei4 no furth�r busir}bss to discuss, the meeting w adjourn d at 45ppm.