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10/01/2012October 1, 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 October 1, 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 Village Manager Kent Street. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President of Highland Park Hospital, Jesse Peterson -Hall and Community Relations Manager Hania Fuschetto led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL UPDATE Mr. Peterson -Hall presented an update on the North Shore University Health System and the Highland Park Hospital. He reported the North Shore Neurological Institute is adding five new sub - specialties including stroke, sleep issues, neuromuscular conditions and general neurology. The Kellogg Cancer Center at Highland Park Hospital is also expanding its array of sub - specialty care. Since 2008, Highland Park Hospital has operated a hospitalist program. Hospitalists are board certified internal medicine physicians who specialize in the care of hospitalized patients. They work in partnership with patients' primary care physicians. Mr. Peterson -Hall stated Highland Park Hospital has been awarded Nurse Magnet Status. Nurse Magnet Status recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care. He noted 12 additional physician practices have joined the North Shore Health System and they now have more than 800 primary care and specialty care physicians. Mr. Peterson -Hall stated he is pleased to report a new collaborative agreement between North Shore and Mayo Clinic. The initial focus will be on patients with complex diagnosis and treatment plans. They will have shared clinical trials and research, joint community education events and Mayo overflow patients will be referred to the North Shore Health System. They will collaborate on developing best care practices, enhanced clinical decision making and improved patient outcomes. North Shore is a national leader in electronic medical record technology. Patient information is available across patient visits from a physician's office to emergency rooms. This helps patients better manage chronic diseases. Board of Trustees Meeting October 1, 2012 Page 2 of 5 Mr. Peterson -Hall noted that North Shore provides monthly blood pressure and blood sugar screenings at the Patty Turner Center. They have been working toward making their carbon footprint smaller through green initiatives. They have eliminated Styrofoam cups from all of their facilities, installed energy efficient fluorescent lights and subscribe to a reusable container program. Mayor Rosenthal thanked Mr. Peterson -Hall for bringing the Village up -to -date with what is going on at the hospital and the contribution supporting the subsidized taxi program. The Board appreciates what they are doing to improve their programs. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Benton made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 18, 2012 Board of Trustees 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 October 1, 2012. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. Trustee Oppenheim inquired about a bill for King's Kennel. Mr. Street noted the Village gets reimbursed for most of this expense from the homeowners. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson of the Manpower Commission, Susie Wexler stated the Commission is actively seeking volunteers. The Commission is also reaching out to the Chairs of the other Village commissions to determine what their needs are. Ms. Wexler noted there are several current Commission openings. If residents are interested in volunteering for a commission they can contact Ms. Wexler or apply online. Ms. Wexler noted the Commission name is a bit outdated and they are looking for a more meaningful name for the Commission. Ms. Wexler noted the Manpower Commission is the human resources branch of the Village for volunteers. They interview volunteers and look to place volunteers on the appropriate commissions. REPORTS There were no Reports. CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCE 0 -12 -35 ADOPTING BY An Ordinance adopting by reference the Lake REFERENCE THE LAKE COUNTY County Watershed Development Ordinance. WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE — 1 R Trustee Jester made a motion to waive the First Board of Trustees Meeting October 1, 2012 Page 3 of 5 Reading of the Ordinance. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Trustee Jester made a motion for adoption of 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 -36 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF VARIOUS PERMIT, LICENSE AND USER FEES IN AN ANNUAL FEE RESOLUTION -2R An Ordinance amending various sections of the Muncipal Code and the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield to provide for the consolidation of various permit, license and user fees in an annual fee resolution. Second Reading. R -12 -17 ANNUAL FEE RESOLUTION An annual fee Resolution of the Village of OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD Deerfield establishing a consolidated schedule of ESTABLISHING A CONSOLIDATED fees, rates and charges as authorized by Ordinance SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES AND 0- 12 -36. CHARGES AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 0 -12 -36 Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda and adopt the Ordinance and Resolution. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion and noted that these items were thoroughly discussed at a previous Committee of the Whole meeting as well as during the previous Board meeting. 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 ORDINANCE 0 -12 -37 APPROVING A Mayor Rosenthal noted the Village received a SPECIAL USE FOR SETA SALON AT request for a waiver of the First Reading. Trustee 655 DEERFIELD ROAD, UNIT 110 Struthers made a motion to waive the First Reading of the Ordinance. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board of Trustees Meeting October 1, 2012 Page 4 of 5 Mayor Rosenthal questioned whether the valet parking would become part of the Ordinance. Attorney Coblentz reported it is part of Section 3ii in the Ordinance. Trustee Struthers asked if parking has become less restricted. Mr. Street noted the mall management has made the parking less restrictive as the employee parking for Primesource has been removed. Trustee Farkas suggested the business owner follow -up with the management company and inform them of the Board's direction to avoid any parking conflicts. Mr. Babikian from Seta Salon, stated he does not want his customers to have an issue parking and believes the management company and the Salon will be able to resolve any parking issues that arise. Trustee Struthers made a motion to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE FOR LIMITED AREA Village Manager Street noted the Village has not GROUNDWATER USE RESTRICTIONS received any comments about this Ordinance. It (LEE'S HANALEI CLEANERS) — 1R will stand as a First Reading. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID Director of Public Works and Engineering, Barbara FOR 1 NEW 2013 CHEVROLET 3500 Little, reported this vehicle is scheduled to be HD DUMP BODY WITH PLOW replaced through the vehicle and equipment REPLACEMENT VEHICLE #602) replacement fund. The Village received three sealed bids. All three bids met the Village's specifications. The low bid was provided by Raymond Chevrolet and Kia in the net amount of $18,800 with the trade -in. Mayor Rosenthal noted the vehicle came in under budget. Trustee Farkas stated the low bid gave the highest trade -in value and the lowest overall bid. Trustee Jester made a motion to award the bid for 1 new 2013 Chevrolet 3500 hd dump body with a plow to Raymond Chevrolet and Kia in the net amount of $18,800. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) DISCUSSION BANNOCKBURN BBO CHALLENGE Mayor Rosenthal stated the Village participated in the Bannockburn BBQ Challenge. She thanked the Trustee Oppenheim, Trustee Struthers, Trustee and Mrs. Benton and Ron Schwartz from West Deerfield Township for grilling. The food was delicious. Deerfield was the most spirited group and it was a lot of fun. rj Board of Trustees Meeting October 1, 2012 Page 5 of 5 HOMECOMING Mayor Rosenthal complimented Deerfield High School on a wonderful homecoming weekend. The pep rally was a lot of fun and the students showed a lot of spirit. The dance was great, the kids were safe and there were no incidents. Mayor Rosenthal congratulated Deerfield High School students and staff and the Deerfield Police Department. CANDIDATE PACKETS Mr. Street informed residents that candidate petition packets are available at the Village Hall. POLITICAL SIGNAGE Mr. Street stated that political signs are not allowed in public right -of -ways. There are also size restrictions. All of the restrictions are listed on the Village website. Trustee Benton added that retail and commercial businesses are also not allowed to broadside public right -of -ways with signage. ELECTRIC AGGEGATION SAVINGS Mayor Rosenthal noted that Deerfield customers have saved $550,638 on their electric bills from June through August due to the electric aggregation program. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. ATTEST: illage Clerk 1 APPROVED: Mayor