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04/19/2010April 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 Monday April 19, 2010 at 7:30 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 Members of the Deerfield High School Earthworks Club led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed March 19 — 23 as Earth Week in Deerfield. She stated the Deerfield High School Earthworks Club is a student led club making a difference in environmental awareness. Earth Week activities will include promoting awareness of environmental issues, including re -using items and giving back to the community. Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Members of the Deerfield High School Earthworks Club stated they are grateful for the honor. They said Earthworks has tried to create awareness about environmental issues. Mayor Rosenthal stated this group would be working with Matt Wylie and the Sustainability Commission on a project to get everyone involved and make a positive difference. Mr. Street thanked Earthworks faculty sponsor Stephanie Chambers. PTC ACCREDITATION Mayor Rosenthal acknowledged that the Patty Turner Center, a Village partnership with the Deerfield Park District, has received national accreditation. Ginny Hunt and Joan Simonds were present from the Patty Turner Center staff. Ms. Hunt stated they were the 179`h senior center in the nation to receive accreditation. She reported the accreditation committee had representation from the community, Park District, Center members and non - members in the 18 month accreditation process. Mayor Rosenthal and those present congratulated the Center on receiving the recognition. Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 2 of 12 25 YEAR SERVICE AWARD Mayor Rosenthal stated that Police Officer Michael Scarry began his employment 25 years ago today, on April 19, 1985. Prior to working for the Village, he served in the United States Air Force. Officer Scarry has filled several rolls in the department including the DARE officer, bicycle officer, field training officer and weapons instructor. He is also part of NIPAS and received specialized training from the Department of Homeland Security. Officer Scarry has also received a number of honorable mentions from the Police Department Officer Scarry stated it has been a very rewarding 25 years. He is appreciative of the support from other officers and the Village. Officer Scarry is impressed with what the Village has to offer in policing, parks and schools. He thanked the Village Board for the honor. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS At the request of Mayor Rosenthal, Trustee Farkas made a motion to direct the Village Attorney to amend the Municipal Code to enlarge the Cemetery Commission from three members to five members. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to appoint Frank Karkazis to the Safety Council and Barbara Reich to the Family Days Commission. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Benton made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 5, 2010 Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Farkas made a motion to approve the Bills and Payroll dated April 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 Finance Director Bob Fialkowski presented highlights from the Treasurer's Report representing the fiscal year through the end of March or 92% (11 months) of the fiscal year. Mr. Fialkowski stated revenues were struggling a bit and the retailers did not have a good holiday season. He stated the Village did not have unusual expenditures and were under budget in expenditures across the board. The General Fund will show revenues under expenditures because revenues were transferred for capital projects. Mayor Rosenthal reminded residents to shop Deerfield. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no Public Comment. Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 3 of 12 Mayor Rosenthal reported that if there were no objections, she would like to move the CJE Senior Life agenda item from New Business to the top of the agenda. Board members did not object. REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF ZONING RELIEF FOR CJE SENIOR LIFE CONTINUING CARE COMMUNITY (KARMEL) Trustee Oppenheim stated she has visited t1 be beautiful, and it is a great concept. Attorney Richard Schoenstadt and Mark Weiner, President and CEO of CJE Senior Life were present to ask for a one -year extension of the zoning relief for the CJE Senior Life Continuing Care Retirement Community due to the economy. [e facility and the units are fantastic. The facility will Trustee Seiden made a motion to approve the request for a one -year extension of zoning relief for CJE Senior Life Continuing Care Retirement Community. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) REPORTS REPORT FROM THE ENERGY AND Energy and Recycling Commission Chairman Matt RECYCLING COMMISSION RE: Wylie and Asst. to the Village Manager Jennifer PROPOSAL TO RENAME THE Maltas reported that the Village Code has both an COMMISSION AND REVIEW OF ITS Energy & Recycling Commission and an PROPOSED VISION AND MISSION Environmental Commission. Ch. Wylie stated the Energy & Recycling Commission has met three times this year and has had lively debates about the internal structure and what to pursue. The Commission subdivided the broad issue of sustainability into various focus areas, and in the coming weeks will start to gather additional ideas. The Commission looked at a few concepts including linking programs into the school system. Deerfield High School students may serve as mentors for junior high and elementary school students. The Commission discussed the possibility of having a sustainability week in the Farmer's Market. They also discussed having a presence on the new Village website. Ch. Wylie would like approval of a proposed name change, along with their mission and vision statements. The proposed name is the Sustainability Commission. Ch. Wylie provided a definition of sustainability as "the use of resources such that they do not become depleted or permanently damaged, and requires balancing environmental, economic and social demands." Ch. Wylie also requested acceptance of their vision and mission statements. Trustee Farkas stated he is excited that Chairman Wylie is leading this commission and also about the actions the Commission is undertaking. He would encourage the Commission to think concretely. He would like to see a Question and Answer resource for residents to consider before undertaking projects in Deerfield. Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 4 of 12 Trustee Oppenheim challenged Ms. Maltas and Ch. Wylie to figure out a way to integrate sustainability issues across the board. She also believes it is important to have an information resource. Trustee Jester would like to have a process to move forward with commercial recycling. Mr. Street explained the Village is working with SWALCO and the Chamber of Commerce, but new time frames are required. Ch. Wylie explained the term sustainability will become more recognizable in the future. He explained that policies need to be self sustaining in the future. Ch. Wylie stated they need to have a term that speaks to the consensus of a balanced approach that will satisfy social needs and be supported economically. Trustee Benton made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Energy and Recycling Commission to rename the commission and adopt proposed vision and mission statements. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE TO PERMIT ADDITIONS AND OTHER RENOVATIONS TO WILMOT SCHOOL Mr. Street stated the Plan Commission held a Public Hearing and workshop meetings to consider the testimony of the petitioner and neighbors. The Plan Commission voted 4 -0 in favor of sending a positive recommendation to the Board. AT 795 WILMOT ROAD (DISTRICT 109) The petitioner presented a video from Dr. Renee Goier, Superintendent of School District 109. Ms. Eileen Brett, Principal of Wilmot School, made a PowerPoint presentation that showed the existing school, as well as the proposed additions and renovations. The proposed building will connect the east and west ends of the building and add three classrooms. She stated the existing parking lot is not safe, and there is not enough parking to accommodate the 70+ staff and parents during arrival and dismissal times. Steve Schwartz, Member of the District 109 Board of Education and Chairman of its Facilities Development Committee, provided the Trustees with a history of the project. Mr. Schwartz explained they performed a study looking at future needs seven years ago. At that time, they decided to use the Dale Roeing Center, but knew it was not a permanent fix. They met with architects who said nothing could be done with that building, and the Board of Education decided the best action would be to remove it. Greg Monberg, Principal with Fanning Howley Associates, introduced the design and engineering team on behalf of District 109. Jeff Oltmanns, Site Designer, addressed issues regarding the traffic flow, including separation of bus and parent traffic. This would bring cars off Wilmot Road and stack in the longer waiting area. The pick up would be along the curb line, and the children would exit without crossing between vehicles. The number of parking spaces would increase from 80 to 131. They also added a landscape buffer to screen the parking lot. Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 5 of 12 Trustee Struthers asked why the parking lot access was across from Marcie Court. She also questioned the removal of a big tree. Mr. Monberg explained that they needed to provide a safe play area and enough parking. When removing the DRC, they did not want to locate the play area to the north because that would be near a busy intersection. The alignment was changed to allow for the play area. Trustee Struthers believes the traffic issue was moved but not fully solved. Mr. Oltmanns reported the parking lot would not be completely screened, but they were honoring the Ordinance by screening it from view. They would mix evergreens and ornamental trees along Deerfield and Wilmot Roads. Trustee Oppenheim asked if the berming would extend across the north border. Mr. Oltmanns explained the oak trees would remain. Trustee Struthers asked if the berm would discourage people from j- walking from the church. Mr. Monberg explained there is a design principal that suggests if you maintain a nice area, people are less likely to trample over it. Mr. Monberg presented the architectural plans for the site. He feels the proposal is the best option because it provides a number of educational improvements for the students. The proposed addition would complete the U -shape and turn it into an O- shape, which would greatly improve circulation. It would allow each grade to be clustered together, and the students would not have to go outside for physical education classes. Mr. Monberg noted that details of the existing structure would be matched. The roof slope, exterior cladding, vertical wall surfaces, windows and colors would match the existing building. The proposed addition would meet all local requirements for maximum height. Trustee Farkas asked about the useful life of the building. Mr. Monberg explained the last major renovation was in 1995. They expect a 40 -year life cycle for the proposed additions. Mark de la Vergne, Associate with Sam Schwartz Engineering, performed the traffic study for the project. He explained that students walked more when the school was built. They now have too many vehicles for the site. The school is looking at safety first, and right now the situation is not safe for the children. With the proposed renovation, much of the drop off and pick up will be done curbside. They have eliminated pick up and drop offs from the north side of the building and recommend having a coned, temporary left turn lane in the parking lot which will be manned by school personnel. That would eliminate the traffic backing up to Deerfield Road. The school also does not want vehicles parking on Marcie Court. Trustee Struthers asked if the cones provided a practical solution, especially in the winter. Mr. de la Vergne explained that the school district would do a lot of work with the traffic. They would open and close the gate at Deerfield Road because a left turn lane cannot be built and they do not want to stripe one for use only two hours a day. Ms. Brett explained the staff currently puts out cones to separate the back parking lot. They also add cones in the front lot to maintain safety. Ms. Brett believes the cones are fairly effective. Trustee Oppenheim asked where the cones would be placed on Wilmot Road. Mr. de la Vergne explained they would cone 50 feet for two -car stacking in the north -bound left turn lane. They have been successful for similar Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 6 of 12 projects. Mr. de la Vergne explained this was a requirement necessary for the school to manage traffic. Trustee Struthers asked how many vehicles would be stacked in the parking lot. Mr. de la Vergne responded that at least 15 vehicles would stack in addition to the parking spaces. Trustee Struthers asked if there was any way to stagger how the students get out of school. Mayor Rosenthal explained staggering the students would not work because many families have multiple kids attending Wilmot School. Trustee Struthers asked about extending bus service to residents closer to the school. Ms. Brett explained that many students who are offered free transportation do not take advantage of it. Mayor Rosenthal noted some residents are asking to have right - in/right out on Wilmot Road. Mr. de la Vergne explained that would limit the traffic patterns and accessibility to the site. In addition, there would be a possibility of cueing within the site. He explained that traffic and human behavior may need to be modified to make the parking lot as safe as possible. Mr. Monberg explained there are a number of people who currently park in the church lot, on Marcie Court and on Appletree Lane. By adding 70 parking spaces, those vehicles can be on school property. There are a number of waiting spots next to the curb. There is also a bypass to go around vehicles, creating a better traffic flow. Mayor Rosenthal noted the school district has dealt with parking and traffic concerns at every school. Staff will have to monitor the situation to ensure parents are following the rules. It will take tremendous effort to get parents to comply with the plan, but it is working at Caruso. Fran Fazio, Engineer with Manhard Consulting, discussed the impervious surface on the site. She explained the new paved surfaces would drain to the north, and the water would be held for a period of time to remove chemicals and oils. Plants would absorb the chemicals and oils, and the roots would draw water for additional infiltration. Mayor Rosenthal asked if a nuisance would be created in the water retention area. Ms. Fazio explained it was not large, and water would not stay longer than 40 hours, as seen in other detention ponds. The basin will be a small holding area where water would remain for less than 24 hours. Trustee Farkas asked if porous materials were being considered. Ms. Fazio explained that the soil is clay, restricting percolation. A positive cost/benefit ratio is not present. Trustee Benton stated that one of the letters received stated the Plan Commission meeting was just a formality. As a former Plan Commission member, he knows the Plan Commission welcomes and considers al comments. The comments will be used to help the school district focus and are also taken into consideration by the Board. Mayor Rosenthal noticed that the traffic report showed a garbage truck present at 8:10 am. She stated the Village would work to prevent trucks from being there at peak times. Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 7 of 12 Joe Nodal, 755 Marie Court, stated that the number of vehicles entering and exiting Wilmot has increased by 150 percent. Mr. Nogal is concerned about how traffic will be controlled. He is concerned that turning left out of Marcie Court will be very difficult. He expressed concern for the loss of trees and berming and suggested the use of security cameras to improve safety. He requested additional time to encourage more community input. Mitchell Chaban, 1640 Marcie Court is in favor of improving the facility and addressing safety and traffic issues. He believes careful consideration needs to be given to ensure the plan will accomplish the objectives. Hearing the numbers and the information about the cones in the middle of Wilmot, he does not believe the traffic problem will be properly addressed. Mr. Chaban believes it will shift the traffic problem from Deerfield Road to Wilmot. The loss of nine mature trees is a great concern. These trees pre -date any residences in Deerfield. Mr. Chaban is asking the Board to send this matter back to the Plan Commission so the neighbors and community can have time to consider other alternatives that better address the objectives, hopefully at a lower cost. Daniel Smith, 760 Marcie Court expressed concern about traffic and safety. As a Marcie Court resident, he knows the parking situation on Marcie is very difficult. People park on the crosswalk at the stop sign and will not move. Mr. Smith observed mothers waive their children across Wilmot. He has seen people triple park on Marcie Court, and people cannot get in or out of the street. People also block the driveways and stop on Wilmot Road between the school and Deerfield Road to drop off or pick up children. He questioned how the cones would protect vehicles trying to turn left on Marcie Court. Mr. Smith also questioned how many people would park in the lot and would stay in the cue. The Deerfield Police Department has not monitored Wilmot and Marcie on a regular basis. There is no reason why so many parents have to drive their children to school. Michael Miller, 1655 Marcie Court, believes this project benefits the kids but is concerned about the site plan. He is concerned about the relocation of the driveway to align with the Marcie Court entry. He is also concerned about increased traffic and the loss of residential character to the neighborhood. Mr. Miller asked if there is something the Village could do to reduce the number of people driving and picking up their children. As an architect, he believes there are other solutions that would keep parking along the south edge of site, maintain the playground and be more neighborhood friendly. Mayor Rosenthal noted the Trustees have been asked to accept the Plan Commission's report. If approved, the First Reading of the Ordinance will be the first Monday in May. She encouraged neighbors to meet with school officials to further consider their concerns. If District 109 wants to bring back an amended plan, they may. Trustee Farkas asked what effect the additions would have on the viability of the school. Ms. Brett explained they currently have a maximum class size of 25 students and up to five classrooms per grade. The school will be able to accommodate a greater number of students, including special education students who currently are schooled outside of Deerfield. Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 8of12 Plan Commission Chairman, Michael Swartz, noted the School Board has done demographic studies, and the trends show their enrollment will be flat. Trustee Struthers explained that a demographic study was also done in the 1980s. One of the most difficult things to predict is when people will have children and where they will live. Mr. Swartz stated this plan is not perfect, but a number of issues have been considered and addressed. Trustee Farkas stated many residents feel they have not been heard, but if they review the Plan Commission report, they will find that a number of concerns and comments have been made part of the recommendations. Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission and encourage the neighborhood to get together with school officials and perhaps the design team. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCE 0 -10 -07 APPROVING A SPECIAL USE AND A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE TAKEDA MASTER PLAN TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE SPORTS FIELD AT TAKEDA PARK — 2R An Ordinance approving a Special Use and a minor amendment to the Takeda Master Plan to permit the establishment of an employee sports field at Takeda Park. Second Reading. Trustee Struthers made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE 0 -10 -08 ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2010 AND ENDING APRIL 30.2011 — 2R negatively. Five months ago the Board sta An Ordinance adopting the budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2010 and ending April 30, 2011. Second Reading. _Trustee Seiden noted that he has been on the Board for 11 years and does not like to vote red it did not want to raise property taxes because of the economic situation. Now, with the new budget, it is proposing an increase in the property tax and is also proposing to increase several fees. Whether residents pay in user fees or property taxes, they are still paying. Trustee Seiden believes a lot of things could be done to keep the fees 1 1 1 Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 9 of 12 lower, including postponing some of the major improvements and looking at further reducing the budget, but not reducing police protection. He cannot support the proposed budget with the combination of increased taxes and new borrowing. Mayor Rosenthal noted it is difficult to equate fees with property taxes and added that corporations would pick up a major portion of the fee increases. Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Struthers (5) NAYS: Seiden (1) ORDINANCE 0 -10 -09 AMENDING An Ordinance amending the wage and salary plan. WAGE AND SALARY PLAN — 2R Second Reading. Trustee Benton made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE 0 -10 -10 AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASES — 2R motion. The motion passed by the followin An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield to provide for certain water and sewer rate increases. Second Reading. _Trustee Farkas made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the g vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Struthers (5) NAYS: Seiden (1) ORDINANCE 0 -10 -11 ADOPTING ARTICLE 10 ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX" AS AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 9 "FINANCE AND TAXATION" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE An Ordinance adopting Article 10 entitled "Municipal Electric Utility Tax" as an Amendment to Chapter 9 "Finance and Taxation" of the Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield. Second Reading. OF DEERFIELD — 2R Trustee Farkas made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Struthers (5) NAYS: Seiden (1) Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 10 of 12 ORDINANCE 0 -10 -12 AMENDING THE An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE Village of Deerfield by repealing the Municipal OF DEERFIELD BY REPEALING THE Infrastructure Maintenance Fee and imposing the MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax. MAINTENANCE FEE AND IMPOSING Second Reading. THE SIMPLIFIED MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX — 2R Trustee Benton made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Struthers (S) NAYS: Seiden (1) NEW BUSINESS RENEWAL OF STAFFING CONTRACT Matt Weiss, IT Coordinator, explained the GIS WITH MGP, INC. FOR GIS SERVICES Consortium now has 17 members and operates through an agreement with MGP, Inc. for support services. Mr. Weiss added this is the seventh year of involvement with the _MGP, Inc. and the Village is pleased with their services. He noted the contract price had no increase this year. Trustee Jester made a motion to renew the staffing contract with MPG, Inc. for GIS Services in an amount not to exceed $70,111, Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD Asst. Village Engineer Bob Phillips reported the DEER-FIELD ROAD UNDERPASS Deerfield Road underpass project provides the CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING opportunity for the Village to have a safe SERVICES AGREEMENT AND FOR pedestrian passageway along Deerfield Road under THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE the Metra tracks. Staff has worked extensively with LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT many agencies to coordinate the project and prepare the Phase 1 report and design plans. The project is complex and requires a consulting firm with a lot of structural engineering expertise. The CMAP and IDOT Enhancement Programs will provide 80 percent of the funding for the project. To qualify, the Mayor needs to execute the local agency agreement and the Board needs to authorize the appropriation of $690,000. Trustee Benton asked what the $690,000 would cover. Mr. Phillips explained it would cover the Village's share of construction plus the maximum share of the engineering services. For the engineering portion, the Village will pay up front and be reimbursed 80 percent. 1 1 1 Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 11 of 12 Mr. Coblentz noted the Village still does not have an agreement with Metra authorizing the project and clarifying responsibility for the project during and after construction. Mayor Rosenthal noted this agreement was necessary before the construction could proceed. Trustee Seiden noted the original project estimate showed the Village share to be $200,000. In February the Village share was $600,000; now it is $690,000. The total project cost is close to $3 million. Trustee Seiden believes it is a lot of money to spend, especially at this time. He also believes it is a safety concern at night. Mayor Rosenthal believes it will be an asset to the downtown and community as a whole while being a one time opportunity to have 80% outside funding. Trustee Benton made a motion to award the Deerfield Road underpass construction engineering services agreement to McDonough Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $186,604, appropriate $690,000 for the project and authorize the Mayor to execute the Local Agency Agreement. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Struthers (5) NAYS: Seiden (1) DISCUSSION APOLOGY Trustee Farkas apologized to Trustee Seiden because Trustee Farkas believes he was overly harsh when responding to Trustee Seiden's remarks on the budget at the last meeting. Trustee Farkas stated that Trustee Seiden has the right to express his point of view, and he did not mean to silence it. TRUSTEE IN THE TOWN Trustee Seiden invited residents to Trustee in the Town on May 1 st at the Deerfield Library from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Trustees Struthers and Oppenheim will be available to answer questions. LEGISLATIVE DAYS Mayor Rosenthal stated she and Trustee Oppenheim went to Springfield to be part of the Northwest Municipal Conference's Legislative Days. They met with representatives and senators to discuss pension reform and not cutting the local share of the income tax distribution. Mayor Rosenthal stated that Representative Susan Garrett was still trying to get a more favorable loan for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Village will also receive $300,000 for capital projects from last year's capital bill, thanks to Representative May and Senator Garrett. CHAIRMAN DINNER Mayor Rosenthal stated the Board will host a dinner on April 26`h for chairmen of the various committees and commissions. This is an opportunity for the Trustees to understand their needs and for the chairmen to understand what the Board wants from the commissions as well. Board of Trustees meeting April 19, 2010 Page 12 of 12 RETIREMENT Mr. Street noted that Barbara Bishop will be retiring after 31 years with the Village and thanked her for her many years of service.. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Village CIA lJ 1