01/03/2011January 3, 2011
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,
January 3, 2011 at 7:32 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 Jennifer Maltas, Assistant to the Village Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Nathan Richards, a scout working on his
Community Badge, led those in attendance in
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Trustee Struthers made a motion to approve
the minutes of the December 13, 2010 Board of
Trustees meeting. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2.010 Committee of
the Whole meeting. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously,
with Trustee Jester abstaining.
Trustee Farkas made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 22, 2010 Committee of
the Whole meeting. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seiden made a motion to approve the Bills
and Payroll dated January 3, 2011. Trustee
Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, OppenheiM, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no Public Comment.
REPORTS
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Ms. Maltas stated the Plan Commission held a
OF PLAN COMMISSION RE REQUEST Public Hearing on December 16; 2010 to consider
FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT a request for approval of an amendment to a Special
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TO A SPECIAL USE/PUD TO PERMIT Use /PUD to permit an above ground pump station
AN ABOVE GROUND PUMP STATION at Deerbrook Mall and changes to the rear parking
AT DEERBROOK MALL AND lot. The Plan Commission voted 6 -0 in favor of
CHANGES TO THE REAR PARKING sending a favorable recommendation to the Board.
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Trustee Jester believes this change would be a great
improvement. Trustee Benton commended the plan and noted the Village would also be making
improvements to the corridor between the two shopping centers. Mayor Rosenthal noted it
would be much safer as well.
Trustee Seiden made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission
regarding the request for approval of an amendment to a Special Use /PUD to permit an above
ground pump station at Deerbrook Mall and changes to the rear parking lot. Trustee Struthers
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 PLAN COMMISSION RE REQUEST
FOR A SPECIAL USE IN THE I -2
LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO
PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
SELF IMPROVEMENT FACILITY AT
151 S. PFINGSTEN ROAD, SUITES E
AND F (CHICAGO MARTIAL ARTS)
Ms. Maltas stated the Plan Commission held a
Public Hearing on December 16, 2010 to consider
the request for a Special Use in the I -2 limited
industrial district to permit the establishment of a
self improvement facility at 151 South Pfingsten
Road, Suites E and F for Chicago Martial Arts. The
Plan Commission voted 6 -0 in favor of sending a
favorable recommendation to the Board.
Attorney David Gordon and petitioner William Lee were present. Mr. Lee stated that Chicago
Martial Arts is currently located in Joy of the Game, but they have outgrown their space. The
new location would have more space and more parking.
Trustee Jester made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission
regarding the request for a Special Use in the I -2 limited industrial district to permit the
establishment of a self improvement facility at 151 South Pfingsten Road, Suites E and F for
Chicago Martial Arts. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
There was no Consent Agenda.
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There was no Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION FOR AN Chief Sliozis explained the school district contacted
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT the Police Department about the possibility of
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF having a crossing guard at Deerfield and Chestnut
DEERFIELD AND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roads. He noted the intersection was controlled
109 RE: CROSSING GUARDS but was deemed "hazardous" as defined by the
Illinois Department of Transportation due to the
volume of traffic and the ages of the children crossing at the intersection. Through
conversations, it was determined that putting in a crossing guard was the more feasible than
adding a bus route. Chief Sliozis stated that the crossing guard would be a Village employee, but
the school district would reimburse the Village for the cost.
Trustee Farkas believes this is a great model. He noted the crossing guard is very pleasant.
Chief Sliozis noted the Village has a great group of crossing guards. Trustee Oppenheim asked
if this type of agreement was present with other schools. Chief Sliozis stated this was the only
agreement that currently offers reimbursement.
Trustee Struthers made a motion to authorize an intergovernmental agreement between the
Village of Deerfield and School District 109 regarding crossing guards. Trustee Benton
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE Chief Sliozis explained the Trustees discussed the
MUNICIPAL CODE RE PARKING parking restrictions and current penalties for section
REGULATIONS —1 R 22.80 of the vehicle code during the November 22,
2010 Committee of the Whole meeting. He noted
that the fines have not been changed since 1979, and the dollar amounts assessed to these fines
are no longer a deterrent. In reviewing other communities, it is his opinion that raising the fines
to $25 would better serve the community and help with administrative costs and deterring
violations.
Mayor Rosenthal stated this would stand as a First Reading.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE Chief Sliozis noted this is similar to the previously
MUNICIPAL CODE RE FIRE LANES proposed Ordinance, but there are two sections
AND HANDICAPPED PARKING — 1 R within the Municipal Code, so separate ordinances
are needed. The fee for parking in a fire lane
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increased from $25 to $50. The fee for parking in a handicapped parking space increased from
$100 to $250, which is the same as the State.
Trustee Benton noted that several senior citizens have complained about non - handicapped
people parking in handicapped spaces. Chief Sliozis noted the department can check the validity
from their mobile computers and added that many people forget to hang their handicap decal
permit.
Trustee Struthers suggested having an article in the next D -Tales about who can and cannot park
in handicapped spaces. Chief Sliozis stated the Secretary of State office has very detailed
information that can be used.
Trustee Oppenheim asked when the fines would go into effect. Chief Sliozis explained they
have done some advertising and will add notifications on Channel 10, on the Village website and
in D- Tales. He stated the fines would go into effect after the Ordinance is passed.
ORDINANCE INCREASING THE Mayor Rosenthal explained that Gino's East,
NUMBER OF CLASS E LIQUOR located in the Embassy Suites Hotel, is seeking
LICENSES FROM 12 TO 13 —1R their own liquor license. Mr. Coblentz explained
that the restaurant has used the hotel liquor license,
but now wants a separate license because they would be separating activities. The business
would continue as is. Mayor Rosenthal noted the Police Department is doing a background .
check.
Chief Sliozis noted the Police Department has recently performed ten liquor checks with 100
percent compliance.
DISCUSSION
NEXT MEETING Trustee Benton reminded everyone that the next
Board of Trustees meeting would take place on
Tuesday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
APPROVED: �' e
Mayor
ATTEST: Z./7 �_ 4: 5
Vi age Clerk