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February 21, 2012
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 February 21, 2012 at 7:30 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: Alan Farkas
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter
Coblentz and Village Manager Kent Street.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
who passed away last week.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present participated in a moment of silence in
memory of retired Police Sergeant Jack Yagecic
Felicia Gross from Hadassah and a Deerfield
resident led those in attendance in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal congratulated Hadassah on their
100`" Anniversary on February 24, 2012. She read a
Proclamation honoring Hadassah for their work.
Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Struthers seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Gross thanked the Board on behalf of Hadassah. Hadassah was founded on February 24,
1912. They run two hospitals in Israel and promote volunteerism in the U.S.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Benton made a motion to approve the
minutes from the February 6, 2012 Board of
Trustees meeting with minor corrections. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seiden made a motion to approve the Bills
and Payroll dated February 21, 2012. Trustee
Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
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NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director, Bob Fialkowski presented
highlights from the Treasurer's Report representing
3/4 of the fiscal year, through the end of January. He indicated there was a slight downturn in the
sales tax, and slight increase in the hotel tax compared to last year at this time and the General
Fund revenues are holding well. He noted the Village was fortunate to avoid large winter
expenditures but we did have additional expenditures associated with storms from last summer.
He noted the Village closed on the recent bond issuance today. Mr. Fialkowski stated the
Village participates in NIMEC and electrical energy costs have been dropping over the past six
months. They went out to bid last week and received favorable rates for wholesale electricity.
Overall, with the new bid, the Village will save more than $71,000 per year. The contract is for
three years.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY Chief Sliozis was proud to promote officer
Greg Hury to the position of Sergeant. Officer Hury
started with the Police Department in June 2001. He served as a member of the bicycle patrol,
was a field training officer, and part of the Department's recruitment team. Officer Hury trained
at Northwestern University's center for public safety. He was recognized by the Alliance
Against Intoxicated Motorists for three years. He is a presenter at the College of Lake County.
Chief Sliozis read a letter received from the Chair of criminology at CLC praising officer Hury.
Mr. Street swore in Sergeant Hury. Sergeant Hury thanked the Board for their recognition as
well as his co- workers and family.
REPORT ON DEPARTMENTAL Chief Sliozis presented highlights from the Police
OBJECTIVES — POLICE DEPARTMENT Department objectives report. Chief Sliozis noted
that statistically there was an increase in overall
crime. He noted although there was an increase, 36 of the crimes were thefts and thefts are
frequently cyclical. There were only five reported burglaries in 2011 versus 15 in 2010.
Burglaries to motor vehicles slightly rose. Chief Sliozis encouraged residents to lock their
vehicles and keep valuables out of sight. The DUI arrests have been consistent. There were 640
reported traffic crashes in 2011 versus 537 in 2010. 70% of the increase was in the construction
zone on Lake Cook Road.
Chief Sliozis stated the Department received a grant to take part in Project Lifesaver which
provides tracking of cognitively challenged individuals. He noted the response from the public
has been slow but believes it is a good program.
Chief Sliozis was proud that the Department received their second CALEA reaccreditation in
November. This significant achievement shows the agency has met the standards established by
the commission. Deerfield is one of 1,047 agencies in the country that has been accredited.
Earlier in the year, the Village installed another tornado siren, near Lake Cook Road and
Sanders. Riverwoods also added some sirens. Through a grant,.the Department handed out 36
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hazardous weather radios. Deerfield has recently become a host for a series of radios from Lake
County to allow for better communication throughout the County.
The Department has done a lot of work with charitable organizations including Special
Olympics, American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Many local
businesses have assisted the Department.
Trustee Oppenheim stated that in the report, Chief Sliozis mentioned the Yellow Dot program
through IDOT. Chief Sliozis noted people can put a yellow dot on their vehicle's rear window
indicating to first responders that medical information is on a card in the glove compartment.
Materials for this program is available through the Deerfield- Bannockburn Fire Protection
District and the Police Department.
Chief Sliozis discussed gang activity, stating there is some graffiti in town that may be gang
related. There are no known residents living in Deerfield that are affiliated with gangs. Trustee
Struthers asked if there was any change in the drug activity in Deerfield. Chief Sliozis noted
there has been nothing out of the ordinary but the Department continues to address the issue.
Mayor Rosenthal asked why the Village enforces Sunday night curfew if there is a holiday on
Monday. Chief Sliozis noted the existing statute does not take holidays into consideration.
Trustee Oppenheim asked about the cell phone ban enforcement. Chief Sliozis noted the number
of violations has decreased down over the past few months. Chief Sliozis noted the Village has
signs at the main entrances to the Village. Mayor Rosenthal noted the State is considering a
State -wide ban on hand -held devices. Chief Sliozis noted that many of the surrounding
communities now have ordinances similar to Deerfield.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no Reports.
There was no Public Comment.
REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0 -12 -8 PROVIDING FOR An Ordinance providing for the filing of a tentative
THE FILING OF A TENTATIVE annual budget of the Village of Deerfield and for
ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE public inspection and hearing thereon. Second
OF DEERFIELD AND FOR PUBLIC Reading.
INSPECTION AND HEARING
THEREON — 2R
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ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
An Ordinance establishing parking restrictions on
PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE
the north side of Hazel avenue from Wilmot Road
NORTH SIDE OF HAZEL AVENUE
to a point 835 feet east of Wilmot Road. First
FROM WILMOT ROAD TO A POINT
Reading.
835 FEET EAST OF WILMOT ROAD -1R
Trustee Oppenheim asked why the Board is
considering this restriction. Chief Sliozis noted the parking restriction signs were initially
installed as an emergency order but were never
codified. This Ordinance would just confirm
what is installed.
Trustee Jester made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda and adopt the Ordinance. Trustee
Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
There was no Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A Trustee Benton made a motion to open the Public
PROPOSED PLAN OF OPERATION Hearing to consider a proposed Plan of Operation
AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE and Governance for the Village's residential and
VILLAGE'S RESIDENTIAL AND small commercial retail electricity aggregation
SMALL COMMERCIAL RETAIL program. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
ELECTRICITY AGGREGATE The motion passed unanimously.
PROGRAM
Assistant to the Village Manager, Jenny Maltas,
reported the Board approved a Resolution in December authorizing a referendum on the March
ballot. The Board also authorized an agreement to be signed with the North Shore Electrical
Aggregation Consortium ( NSEAC). Ms. Maltas stated the NSEAC hired legal counsel and
consultants to assist. The State requires two Public Hearings.
Ms. Maltas noted the Plan of Governance discusses the role of the consortium, municipalities,
consultants, and outlines the supplies to be procured and services to be provided. She noted an
RFP went out on February 20, 2012 to qualified electric suppliers. They were given a copy of
the draft Plan of Governance.
Mayor Rosenthal asked how the Village is sure the supplier selected would have enough electric
supply to deliver to the Village. Ms. Maltas stated only those qualified suppliers would be able
to bid on the RFP. Trustee Struthers stated that ComEd is considering a rate increase. She
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questioned what affect the rate increase would have on the consortium. Ms. Maltas noted that
ComEd's rate increase would not affect the contract rate entered into by the consortium. Trustee
Benton noted many residents have received calls from alternative energy companies, but they do
not have to act immediately. He noted residents may want to wait to see if the referendum is
passed before signing on with alternative energy suppliers.
Trustee Seiden asked what would happen if the Village signed a two -year contract with an
alternative supplier and ComEd offered a lower rate. Ms. Maltas stated the Village contract has
a provision that the alternative supplier needs to match ComEd's rate if it is lower or return the
customers back to ComEd.
Ms. Maltas noted the consortium members must select a base supply bid or base supply bid plus
optional increased renewables. She targeted the April 2, 2012 Board of Trustees meeting as the
target date. Mr. Street stated the next Public Hearing would take place at the March 5 Board
meeting.
Mayor Rosenthal noted that the program would give residential and small commercial customers
the buying power and expertise of the consortium.
Trustee Benton made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 0 -12 -9 AMENDING THE Trustee Jester made a motion to adopt an
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD FOR the Village of Deerfield for alternative energy,
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, INCLUDING including wind, solar and geothermal energy
WIND, SOLAR AND GEOTHERMAL systems. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
ENERGY SYSTEMS — 2R
Trustee Struthers is in favor of renewable energy
systems. Trustee Seiden noted the noise and flicker need to be considered before granting a
Special Use. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
APPROVAL OF WASTEWATER Ms. Little asked the Board to approve project
RECLAMATION FACILITY change order number nine for the Wastewater
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CHANGE Reclamation Facility improvement project in the
ORDER NO.9 amount of $30,469 for three changes to the
approved plans. The total change order amount for
the project is just below $100,000 or 0.3% of the original contract value.
Trustee Seiden made a motion to approve change order number nine for the Wastewater
Reclamation Facility improvement project in an amount not to exceed $30,469. Trustee
Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
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AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Trustee Struthers stated the League of Women
Voters would be sponsoring a debate for local
primaries on Sunday February 26, 2012 at Highland Park Country Club.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Mr. Street stated there will be a Committee of the
Whole meeting Monday February 27, 2012 at 6:00
pm to discuss the proposed 2012 -2013 budget.
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 8:40 pm.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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