Lake County Gazette

Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met Aug. 5

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 on August 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Deerfield Village Hall. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were

Present: Dan Shapiro, Mayor

Robert Benton

Jennifer Goldstone

Elaine Jacoby

Rebekah Metts-Childers

Mary Oppenheim

Absent: Larry Berg

and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager Kent Street and Steven Elrod, Village Attorney.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Shapiro led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

25 YEARS OF SERVICE Mayor Shapiro honored Desirae Kuceba for 25 years of service to the Village. She started as a dispatcher in 1999 and has trained dozens of technicians working in the Police Department. She has been very active in the department charity endeavors and frequently volunteers her time.

Mayor Shapiro presented Ms. Kuceba with a gift from the Village. Ms. Kuceba thanked the department and Village for their support.

25 YEARS OF SERVICE Mayor Shapiro honored Juan Mazariegos for 25 years of service. He started working for the department in 1999 and has worked in patrol and investigations and has been promoted to Sergeant, then Commander. He is also active in department charity endeavors. Mayor Shapiro presented Commander Mazariegos with a gift. Commander Mazariegos introduced his family and thanked the Village and department for their support.

DOCUMENT APPROVAL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting.

Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimously on a voice vote.

TREASURER’S REPORT Director of Finance Eric Burk presented highlights from the June 2024 Treasurer’s Report representing 50% of the year. Mr. Burk noted net sales tax decreased compared to the same period of last year as the prior year included significant one-time payments resulting from an Illinois Department of Revenue audit. He reported vehicle sticker sales, the first installment of Lake County Property taxes, QECB rebate and Library debt service reimbursements were collected during the month. 

Mr. Burk stated MFT revenue includes an annual allotment for high growth cities and that notable expenditures in June include construction and engineering costs, sewer lining and improvements at 839 Todd Court. Mr. Burk will start working with the department heads on their budgets and hopes to hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on August 26, 2024, to present budget proposals.

BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the bills and payroll dated July 15, 2024. Trustee MettsChilders seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Benton, Goldstone, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim (5)

NAYS: None (0)

PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no Public Comments on non-agenda items.

REPORTS

CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION ON THE REQUEST A FINDING OF SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE FOR A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT FOR CONTINENTAL PROPERTIES CONSISTING OF A 254-UNIT RENTAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE REAR 10.79 ACRES OF DEERBROOK SHOPPING CENTER

The Plan Commission reviewed the Final Development Plan on June 27, 2024, and recommend the Village Board find that Continental’s Final Development Plan to construct a 254-unit residential development on the vacant rear 10.79 acres of Deerbrook Shopping Center is in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Development Plan, and that the Final Development Plan for the proposed development be approved.

The Plan Commission voted 5-0 in favor of the request. Mayor Shapiro noted there are some unresolved engineering issues and requested continuing this agenda item.

Trustee Metts-Childers moved to continue this report until the August 19, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Jacoby seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Benton, Goldstone, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim (5)

NAYS: None (0)

CONSENT AGENDA

ORDINANCE O-24-22 AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR A DENTIST OFFICE AT 656 DEERFIELD ROAD (JOHNATHAN BERGER/BENSENVILLE 656 ASSOCIATES, LLC AND ROSEN ORTHODONTICS)

An Ordinance authorizing a Special Use for a 1,800 square foot orthodontist office, Rosen Orthodontics, in the former Premier Martial Arts space located at Deerfield Road in Shopper’s Court.

Trustee Oppenheim moved to authorize a Special Use for a dentist office at 656 Deerfield Road.

Trustee Jacoby seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Benton, Goldstone, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim (5)

NAYS: None (0)

OLD BUSINESS

There was no Old Business.

NEW BUSINESS

There was no New Business.

DISCUSSION

FLOOR & DÉCOR RIBBON CUTTING

Mayor Shapiro attended the ribbon cutting at Floor & Décor. There was a lot of discussion about the front entry/pickup area and he believes it turned out well.

MEETING WITH DISTRICT 113

Mayor Shapiro and Mr. Street met with the new Superintendent of District 113, Dr. Chala Holland.

They hope to have regular communications with her and believe it was a great meeting.

DHS AUDITORIUM

Trustee Benton attended the Sunday matinee of Les Miserable in the new auditorium. He reported the performance was wonderful and the proceeds benefited local charitable organizations.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business or discussion, Trustee Metts-Childers moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next regular Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

https://www.deerfield.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192024-1128