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01/19/2010January 19, 2010 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by Mayor Harriet Rosenthal in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Tuesday, . January 19, 2010 at 7:35 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were: Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor Robert Benton Alan Farkas Thomas Jester Mary Oppenheim William Seiden Barbara Struthers and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter Coblentz and Kent Street, Village Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Robert Tarazka, a new Village employee in the Finance Department, led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Benton made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 4, 2010 Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with Trustees Farkas, Oppenheim and Seiden abstaining. BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Struthers made a motion to approve the Bills and Payroll dated January 19, 2010. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) TREASURER'S REPORT Bob Fialkowski presented highlights from the Treasurer's Report representing eight months or two thirds of the fiscal year. Mr. Fialkowski reported that expenditures were moving along based on the budget, but the revenues do not show signs of picking up. Expenditures through December 31 were below the budgeted amounts, but the Village has a fairly substantial expense in January. Water and sewer revenues were below budget. PUBLIC COMMENT Oscar Adler, 59 Eastwood, complimented the Public Works department as they have done a terrific job with snow and ice control on Village streets this winter. 1 Board of Trustees Meeting January 19, 2010 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Adler also stated that he would see the new cable studio, which is located in the Highland Park Police Department, tomorrow night. Adler's Alley will start taping in February. Mr. Adler explained that the new studio will be able to broadcast emergency information over cable television, which may be useful to the Village. There were no Reports. REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCE APPROVING AN An Ordinance approving an Amendment to a AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE TO Special Use to allow renovations to the Village's ALLOW RENOVATIONS TO THE Wastewater Reclamation Facility and Shepard Park. VILLAGE'S WASTEWATER First Reading. RECLAMATION FACILITY AND SHEPARD PARK —1 R ORDINANCE 0 -10 -01 ABATING A PORTION OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY . REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SERIES 2008 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ORDINANCE 0 -10 -02 AMENDING AND REVISING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2009 AND An Ordinance abating a portion of the 2009 tax levy requirements for the Series 2008 General Obligation Bonds. Second Reading. An Ordinance amending and revising the annual budget of the Village of Deerfield for the Fiscal year beginning May 1, 2009 and ending on April 30, 2010. Second Reading. ENDING APRIL 30, 2010 — 2R Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt the Ordinances. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION R -10 -01 CONSENTING A Resolution allowing the assignment of the TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF A CERTAIN concession agreement at the Metra Station. Mr. CONCESSION AGREEMENT Fialkowski explained that the Village has had a Board of Trustees Meeting January 19, 2010 Page 3 of 4 concession agreement with Dan Lano since August of 2007, and the five-year term expires in September of 2012. Mr. Lano has successfully operated the concession stand since 2002 and is requesting that the Village consider an assignment of the concession agreement to Manuel and Mary Becerra. Mr. Fialkowski explained that the agreement terms and length would be the same, with the exception of the addition of a coin - operated, hot beverage vending machine that would serve the station patrons when the concession stand was not open and staffed. Both Mr. Lano and the Vassaras have consented to the agreement. Trustee Benton believes the employee that runs the counter is terrific. Mr. Fialkowski explained the intent is to retain her as an employee. Ms. Becerra stated that their background is food service with an emphasis on customer service. They are looking forward to taking on this business and believe the counter person does a wonderful job. Customers are very fond of her. Trustee Seiden made a motion to approve the Resolution consenting to the assignment of a certain concession agreement. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) DISCUSSION UPDATE ON COM ED SUIT Mr. Coblentz reported the Village received an order from the Illinois Appellate Court on the Village's appeal which asked for further briefing. Commonwealth Edison has until February 5, 2010 to file a response, and the Village has until February 19, 2010 to file a reply. The Village is pleased that the Appellate Court has asked for further briefing because it shows the Appellate Court is interested in the case. Trustee Jester asked if Coin Ed has appealed the case to the Supreme Court. Mr. Coblentz explained that after the Appellate Court makes a final decision, ComEd would have 35 days to file a petition with the Supreme Court. CENSUS Trustee. Jester noted that one of the functions of the League of Woman Voters is to look at the plans for promoting the census. They have been in contact with Jeff Ryckaert and Kathy Von Ohlen and were impressed with their thoroughness. Mr. Street added that the Village will put up banners and send out newsletters about the census as well. VIADUCT Trustee Seiden stated that another truck got stuck under the viaduct last week. This is happening too frequently. He thought the Village was investigating this and asked for a report on staff's findings. Mr. Street will put together a report for Board consideration. Trustee Seiden asked him to look into traffic calming methods. Mr. Street noted that the report will include traffic calming devices. He suggested that the Safety Council could also look into that. '1 1 1 Board of Trustees Meeting January 19, 2010 Page 4 of 4 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Village Clerk 1. 1 Mr. Street mentioned there would be a Committee of the Whole meeting on January 25th at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED: /"�' ayor