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06/04/2012June 4, 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 June 4, 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 Andrea Valkanas, winner of this year's Farmers Market Poster Contest and the Deerfield High School Warrior hockey team led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. FARMERS MARKET POSTER Joan Reed, Chairman of the Farmer's Market CONTEST Committee, reported Ms. Valkanas is finishing her Junior year at Deerfield High School. Mayor Rosenthal congratulated Ms. Valkanas on winning this year's contest. Ms. Reed stated the first Farmers Market will take place on June 16, 2012 and Ms. Valkanas will be present to autograph copies of her poster that will be available for sale. Trustee Struthers thanked Ms. Reed for her dedication in working on the Farmer's Market. COMMENDATION Mayor Rosenthal commended the Deerfield High School Warriors hockey team on winning the 2012 Illinois State championship. The team introduced themselves and displayed the championship flag for the Board. Mayor Rosenthal stated this is the second year the hockey team has won the championship. There will be a sign placed at the entries to the Village commemorating the championship. PROCLAMATION — RELAY FOR LIFE Mayor Rosenthal proclaimed Relay for Life days in Deerfield and urged residents to participate in the Relay events to be held from 6:00 p.m. June 9, 2012 until 6:00 a.m. June 10, 2012 at Deerfield High School. Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 1 Board of Trustees Meeting June 4, 2012 Page 2 of 5 Janet Pacanowski of the American Cancer Society accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Deerfield Relay for Life team. She invited everyone to come to the event. GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS Mayor Rosenthal presented the Government ASSOCIATION AWARD Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Village's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report ending fiscal year April 30, 2011 to Finance Director Bob Fialkowski. Mr. Fialkowski stated the Village first received the award for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1984. The award is a comprehensive set of guidelines that is followed to ensure the financial results of the Village are prepared in a clear and transparent manner. PRESENTATION OF IAMMA SERVICE Past - President Kelli Amidei and President -Elect AWARD Phil Kiraly of Illinois Association of Municipal Management Assistants were in attendance to present the IAMMA Service Award to Deerfield's Assistant to the Village Manager Jennifer Maltas. Ms.Amidei and Phil Kiraly acknowledged the outstanding service efforts of Ms. Maltas to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Kiraly stated Ms. Maltas' nomination for this year's Service Award came from several colleagues that recognized her fundraising efforts. He read a prepared statement praising her accomplishments. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Farkas made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2012 Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Farkas made a motion to approve the Bills and Payroll dated June 4, 2012. 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 Mayor Rosenthal stated this item will be pulled OF STAFF RE: DEERBROOK MALL from the agenda and continued at the June LETTER OF INTENT 18, 2012 Board of Trustees meeting. Board of Trustees Meeting June 4, 2012 Page 3 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT 2012 Authorization to reject the 2012 parkway tree and PARKWAY TREE AND STUMP stump removal and the 2012 tree trimming bids REMOVAL AND 2012 TREE that were received on April 30, 2012 and to re -bid TRIMMING BIDS RECEIVED ON both maintenance contracts. APRIL 30, 2012 AND RE -BID BOTH MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS Mr. Street reported there were discrepancies in the bid responses. The Village needs to clarify in the specifications that the contractors do not need to comply with prevailing wage requirements. RESOLUTION R -12 -12 RE CLOSURE Resolution to close Waukegan Road for the 4`h of OF WAUKEGAN ROAD FOR THE July parade. 4T" OF JULY Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE 0 -12 -23 APPROVING A An Ordinance approving a variation and sign VARIATION AND SIGN modification for the McDonald's Restaurant located MODIFICATION FOR THE at 50 Waukegan Road. MCDONALD' S RESTAURANT AT 50 WAUKEGAN ROAD ORDINANCE 0 -12 -24 APPROVING AN An Ordinance approving an amendment to a Special AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE Use for McDonald's restaurant and an amendment FOR MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT to a commercial planned unit development for the AND AN AMENDMENT TO A Atrium/Golden Bear PUD. COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ATRIUM Trustee Jester made a motion to waive the First GOLDEN BEAR PUD Reading of the Ordinances. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion unanimously. Board of Trustees Meeting June 4, 2012 Page 4 of 5 Trustee Seiden made a motion to adopt the Ordinances. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. Trustee Struthers suggested asking the Safety Commission to look at the Lake Cook Road entrance and make it a right -in, right -out during certain hours. Trustee Benton noted after the Lake Cook Road construction, it will be a moot point. Hal Francke with DLA Piper stated he understands the Village's concern. He stated that he only represents McDonalds and cannot speak for the other businesses. Trustee Jester believes signage would need to be discussed. Mr. Street suggested referring this to staff, because they need to determine how to sign the left -in and noted staff will come back to the Board with a report. Village Attorney Coblentz reported an additional traffic regulation would be separate from these ordinances. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE 0 -12 -25 AUTHORIZING A CLASS B SPECIAL USE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ESSENCE PILATES STUDIO AT 849 WAUKEGAN ROAD AMERICAN LEGION POST 738 Reading. Trustee Benton seconded the mot Mr. Street stated the petitioner is requesting a waiver of the First Reading. He noted the Village did not receive any comments on this matter since the last meeting. Trustee Seiden made a motion to waive the First ion. The motion passed unanimously. 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) ORDINANCE 0 -12 -26 AMENDING THE Chief Sliozis reported the Police Department is 2012 WAGE AND SALARY PLAN asking for an amendment for the civilian position of Community Service Officer. He noted the wages became skewed compared to other communities. As there is a vacancy, the amendment would not affect anyone currently in the position. Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to waive the First Reading of the Ordinance. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board of Trustees Meeting June 4, 2012 Page 5 of 5 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, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) DISCUSSION THANK YOU Mayor Rosenthal thanked the Fine Arts Commission, Public Works Department, Police Department, Fire District, Park District and DBR Chamber of Commerce for a wonderful Fine Arts Festival this past weekend. She noted it was nice to have five local restaurants selling food. Mayor Rosenthal also thanked Management Analyst Andrew Lichterman for his hard work. She noted the artists seemed to be very happy. KUDOS Mayor Rosenthal and Trustee Benton thanked participants in the 3 Guys and a Truck event that was held this past weekend and described it as a success. Trustee Benton noted one of the prizes was a signed pair of shoes from Derrick Rose. INTERFAITH HOUSING Mayor Rosenthal stated she and Chief Sliozis were privileged to attend a dinner for Interfaith Housing where Deerfield and Riverwoods residents were presented an award for the help they gave a Deerfield resident that was having a problem with their neighbor. The residents were presented an award and were very thankful for the help offered by the Village. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Trustee Benton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm. ATTEST: Village CIA 1 APPROVED: Mayor