03/05/2012March 5, 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 March 5, 2012 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 David Shamrock administrator from the Patty
Turner Center and students from Kipling School
led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Shamrock has been with the Patty Turner Center for about two months. He stated they are
looking to enhance their programs and make it a wonderful place to enjoy. Mr. Shamrock
thanked the community for being so supportive.
Mayor Rosenthal thanked Mr. Shamrock and wished him well.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed the month of March
2012 as Youth Art Month in the Village of
Deerfield. She presented the Proclamation to Art Teacher Kathryn Hillyer and students from
Kipling Elementary School. Mayor Rosenthal urged residents to provide support to quality
school art programs.
Trustee Benton made a motion to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed March, 2012 as
Affordable Housing Month in the Village of
Deerfield. Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Farkas
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DONALD E. GEHRIG AWARD Mayor Rosenthal stated the Board of Police
Commissioners has annually honored a member of
the Deerfield Police Department since 1971. This year, the Village is proud to honor Officer
Juan Mazariegos.
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Chief Sliozis reported that Officer Mazariegos started in June of 1999. He is currently assigned
to the investigations unit. Officer Mazariegos has received 34 honorable mentions for special
investigations or recognition by the community or department. He was instrumental in the
investigation of the murder investigation of Marni Yang. Chief Sliozis noted this award is issued
for outstanding police service. Aside from his service, Officer Mazariegos assisted in
coordination of the second annual Deerfield /Bannockburn Golf outing supporting the Special
Olympics. He participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run, Cop on Top, the Burgers and
Badges competition and the polar plunge, just to name a few.
Chief Sliozis presented the Donald E. Gehrig Memorial Award for outstanding service in 2011 to
Officer Juan Mazariegos.
The Mayor and Board joined those present in expressing their appreciation to Officer
Mazariegos.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Benton made a motion to approve the
minutes from the February 21, 2012 Board of
Trustees meeting and the February 27, 2012 Committee of the Whole minutes. Trustee Struthers
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with Trustee Farkas abstaining.
BILLS & PAYROLL Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to approve the
Bills and Payroll dated March 5, 2012. Trustee
Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Rosenthal noted there was a repair to a traffic signal for $22,000. Mr. Street noted it
would be covered under the driver's insurance.
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no Public Comment.
There were no Reports.
REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0 -12 -10 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. Second
FROM WILMOT ROAD TO A POINT Reading.
835 FEET EAST OF WILMOT ROAD -2R
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Trustee Struthers made a motion to adopt the
Ordinance. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
RESOLUTION R -12 -05 AUTHORIZING
A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND
MUTUAL RELEASE WITH RESPECT
TO THE HAZEL AVENUE RESERVOIR
MODIFICATIONS PROJECT
A Resolution authorizing a settlement agreement
and mutual release with respect to the Hazel
Avenue reservoir modifications project.
Trustee Seiden made a motion to authorize the
settlement agreement. Trustee Farkas seconded the
motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
There was no Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A
PROPOSED PLAN OF OPERATION
AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE
VILLAGE'S RESIDENTIAL AND
SMALL COMMERCIAL RETAIL
ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION
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Trustee Benton made a motion to open the Public
Hearing to consider a proposed plan of operation
and governance for the Village's residential and
small commercial retail electricity aggregation
program. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Jenny Maltas, Assistant to the Village Manager,
stated she has not received any questions or suggested changes from either the public or the
Trustees. Trustee Benton noted there would be a meeting co- sponsored by the DBR Chamber of
Commerce and the Village of Deerfield at 9:00 on Wednesday, March 7. He noted the public as
well as businesses have been invited to attend. Ms. Maltas stated information on electric
aggregation would also be the lead article in the March /April issue of D- Tales.
As no additional public comment was provided, Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to closed the
Public Hearing. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE Chief Sliozis is seeking approval for the sale of two
SALE AND DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS vehicles. The first is a 2004 Ford Taurus, which
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PROPERTY — 1 R was replaced per the vehicle replacement schedule.
The second is a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, which
will be replaced this year. This will stand as a First Reading of the Ordinance.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO Chief Sliozis reported he is seeking authorization
THREE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE to enter into agreements allowing the Village to
INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS store radios supplied by the Lake County
COUNCIL OF LAKE COUNTY AND Emergency Management Association. The cost to
THE DEERFIELD POLICE the Village would be minimal. The Village would
DEPARTMENT be responsible for weekly maintenance and ensuring
the units are safely housed.
Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to authorize the agreements. Trustee Benton seconded the
motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE POLICE Chief Sliozis reported the primary goal of the
DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A Community Emergency Access System is to help
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ACCESS businesses mitigate damage and loss resulting from
SYSTEM a disaster or emergency. The system would issue
identification cards to a pre - determined number of
critical employees so they could gain access to their business, assess damages and ensure their
companies viability, continuity and recovery. Chief Sliozis noted the critical employees would
only be let into the area' once law enforcement and first responders deem it safe.
Trustee Jester agrees it would be beneficial for the Village to know who really should be there.
Mayor Rosenthal read all the waivers for responsibility, but did not see any limitation of liability.
Chief Sliozis noted he understands the businesses' concerns but also wants to protect people
from getting hurt.
Trustee Farkas stated the Village could be vulnerable if they let someone in that should not have
been able to get access. This agreement would help alleviate that situation.
Trustee Farkas asked if the Village would be charged to remind businesses to update the
cardholder information. Chief Sliozis stated it is the responsibility of the businesses. Mr. Street
stated the Village would also work to develop a review /information updating process.
Trustee Benton made a motion to authorize the Police Department to implement a Community
Emergency Access System. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6)
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NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Seiden made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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APPROVED: yL.
Mayor