Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met Jan. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by Mayor Dan Shapiro at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Dan Shapiro, Mayor
Robert Benton
Elaine Jacoby
Tom Jester
Rebekah Metts-Childers
Mary Oppenheim
William Seiden
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager Kent Street at Village Hall and Mark Burkland, Village Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Burkland led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES REPORT – PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
Director of Public Works and Engineering Bob Phillips provided highlights from the six month departmental objectives report. Mr. Phillips thanked the Mayor and Board of Trustees as well as staff. The engineering department did a lot of work including working with developers on the Zion Woods development, successfully completed the stormwater master plan, and facilitated the replacement of 1800 water meter heads in the northwest quadrant. The department planned the Harvest Fest event, completed the street light upgrades, expanded the leaf collection from four weeks to six weeks, maintained Village rights of way, tested for lead and copper in water, repaired 38 water mains, lined 123,000 linear feet of storm sewer, facilitated the purchase of several vehicles and assisted with the design of many projects.
STAFF REPORT – COVID-19
Assistant Village Manager Andrew Lichterman provided a COVID-19 update. The DBR Chamber of Commerce contacted 23 businesses and received responses from 13 dine-in restaurants and one hotel in Lake County. All 14 respondents indicated that they are not in favor of the Village requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining.
Staff will continue to monitor and evaluate the impacts of COVID-19 on Village operations and policies and provide the Village Board with formal updates, as appropriate. A COVID-19 vaccine mandate or weekly testing policy is now in effect and covers all Village employees. Due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases, Village Hall will be closed through January 31, 2022, with all services continue to be provided remotely.
DOCUMENT APPROVAL
Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2022, Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
BILLS AND PAYROLL
Trustee Seiden moved to approve the bills and payroll dated January 18, 2022. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Street read a public comment received from Catherine Armstrong regarding the possible vaccine requirement to require people to be vaccinated to dine in Deerfield restaurants. She believes all people should be welcome.
REPORTS
There were no reports.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the consent agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R-22-05 TO PURCHASE WATER METERS FROM MIDWEST METER
Mr. Phillips reported the Village has been purchasing Badger meters and equipment for 15 years from Midwest Meter, who is the only local source for the system used by the Village. The meter cost is passed along by the Village.
Trustee Jester moved to waive the formal bidding process and authorize a Resolution to purchase water meters and associated supplies from Midwest Meter Inc. on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
SWEET GREENS
Sweetgreens opened today in the former Fanny May location.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no additional Public Comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business or discussion, Trustee Jester moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
http://www.deerfield.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182022-825
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