01/18/2011January 18, 2011
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order
by Mayor Rosenthal in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Tuesday January 18, 2011 at
7:33 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Robert Benton
Thomas Jester
Mary Oppenheim
William Seiden
Barbara Struthers
Absent was: Alan Farkas
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter Coblentz
and Kent Street, Village Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE John Coughenour led those in attendance in reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance.
HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD Chris Foltz, Chairman of the Community Relations
Commission, presented the 2010 Human Relations
Award to John Coughenour. Mr. Coughenour has been very involved as a leader in community
activities, including Family Days and the American Legion.
Mr. Coughenour thanked the Village for the Human Relations Award and for its support and
encouragement.
Trustee Seiden added that Mr. Coughenour was a past leader of the Optimist Club as well.
All present applauded the service contributions of Mr. Coughenour.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Seiden made a motion to approve the minutes
from the January 3, 2011 Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to approve the
Bills and Payroll dated January 18, 2011. Trustee
Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Bob Fialkowski presented highlights from the
Treasurer's Report through December 31, 2010
representing 2/3 of the fiscal year. The numbers are positive, especially in sales tax, hotel tax and
water sales. The Village received a payment from the. State for income tax, and building permits
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were also positive. Mr. Fialkowski stated the winter expenses have been more manageable than
during the past two years. He noted that staff is starting on the budget deliberations for next year.
Trustee Struthers inquired about the reduction of expenditures. Mr. Fialkowski explained that the
Village has not replaced staff members who have retired from a number of positions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no Reports.
There was no Public Comment.
REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0 -11 -01 AMENDING THE An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code
MUNICIPAL CODE RE PARKING regarding parking regulations. Second Reading.
REGULATIONS — 2R
ORDINANCE 0 -11 -02 AMENDING THE An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code
MUNICIPAL CODE RE FIRE LANES regarding fire lane and handicapped parking.
AND HANDICAPPED PARKING — 2R Second Reading.
ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL An Ordinance approving a Special Use /PUD to
USE/PUD TO PERMIT AN ABOVE permit an above ground pump station at Deerbrook
GROUND PUMP STATION AT Mall and changes to the rear parking lot. First
DEERBROOK MALL AND CHANGES Reading.
TO THE REAR PARKING LOT — 1R
Trustee Jester made a motion to accept the Consent
Agenda and adopt the two ordinances. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE Mr. Street explained that with the recent closure of
NUMBER OF CLASS E LIQUOR Stony River, it is unnecessary to create an
LICENSES FROM 12 TO 13 additional license for Gino's East. He recommends
the Trustees do not approve the Ordinance for the
record, because the same license can be reassigned. Mr. Street explained that when D.C. Sarnies
requests their liquor license, the number of Class E liquor licenses will need to be increased.
Trustee Struthers made a motion to approve the ordinance increasing the number of Class E liquor
licenses from 12 to 13. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion did not pass with the
following vote:
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AYES: None (0)
NAYS: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
ORDINANCE 0 -11 -03 APPROVING A An Ordinance approving a Special Use in the I -2
SPECIAL USE IN THE I -2 LIMITED Limited Industrial District to permit the
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO PERMIT establishment of a self improvement facility at 151
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SELF S. Pfingsten Road, Suites E and F.
IMPROVEMENT FACILITY AT 151 S.
PFINGSTEN ROAD, SUITES E AND F Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to waive the
First Reading of the ordinance. Trustee Struthers
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
NEW BUSINESS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING An Ordinance amending Article 3 "Dangerous
ARTICLE 3 ( "DANGEROUS Buildings" of Chapter 6 "Buildings" in the
BUILDINGS ") OF CHAPTER 6 Municipal Code, as amended. First Reading.
(`BUILDINGS ") IN THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF Mr. Street reported that this matter was discussed
DEERFIELD AS AMENDED — 1 R at the November 22, 2011 Committee of the Whole
meeting, and its purpose is to address properties in
dangerous condition, such as 679 Castlewood. Mr. Street noted changes to proposed ordinance
sections 6 -24(d) and 6 -25(e) in response to questions raised by Trustee Struthers. Trustee Struthers
asked how inspectors gain access to a property. Mr. Coblentz responded staff will request access. If
that does not work, staff would seek an administrative search warrant through the prosecutor's office.
Helene Bjorseth, 685 Castlewood, thanked the Mayor and Trustees for their hard work on the
ordinance.
The ordinance, as corrected, will stand as a First Reading
RESOLUTION R -11 -01 APPROVING Jenny Maltas, Assistant to the Village Manager,
CHANGES TO THE VILLAGE OF stated the Village's personnel manual was last
DEERFIELD PERSONNEL MANUAL reviewed in 2007. Staff worked on making minor
updates instead of large, comprehensive changes at this
time. The changes they made included removing references to the Human Resources Department and
clarifying how to get assistance, exchanging Veterans Day for Columbus Day, removing language
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referring to old policies and forms, changing occupational injury leave, eliminating the section on
retirement health savings plans, and changing sick leave and retirement to be consistent with IMRF.
Trustee Jester made a motion to adopt the resolution. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
KUDOS Trustee Struthers believes those working on the
Deerfield Road underpass have done a commendable job
of not blocking traffic. She hopes this can continue. They have worked very hard to not block the
lanes. Trustee Oppenheim added they have been flexible and sensitive to people's needs.
WGN RADIO Mayor Rosenthal informed residents that WGN
Radio would be broadcasting from Trax on Friday
starting at 5:00 a.m., and she will be a guest.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Mr. Street stated the next Committee of the Whole
Meeting will take place Monday, January 23, at 6:00
p.m. Trustees will discuss infrastructure improvements for next year and the residential refuse
contract.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Struthers made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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