Deerfield, Illinois

Greenhouse Gas Ad Hoc Working Group

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is holding a prefiling conference to provide feedback on a proposal by School District 109 and the Deerfield Park District. The project involves constructing a new school building and rezoning adjacent residential properties.

• Proposed 86,534 square-foot two-story school building at 795 Wilmot Road
• Rezoning of 707 and 717 Wilmot Road from R-1 Single Family Residential to P-1 Public Lands
• New parking lot with 140 spaces
• Four-phase construction plan spanning from late winter 2027 to 2030
• Traffic impact study by TYLin to assess pickup/drop-off operations

Fine Arts Commission

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a request for a special use permit to allow a financial institution at 60 S. Waukegan Road. Staff will also provide a report regarding an impact fee review.

• Special Use request for US Bank at 60 S. Waukegan Road
• Staff report on Impact Fee Review

Community Relations Commission

The commission will discuss a recap of Pride Day at the Farmers Market and brainstorm its planning schedule for the year. The agenda also includes updates from local governments.

• Pride Day at Farmers Market recap
• Annual planning schedule brainstorming
• Local government updates

Cemetery Commission

The Deerfield Cemetery Commission will hold a workshop on July 14, 2026, beginning with a grounds inspection at the cemetery before convening at Village Hall. The session is primarily procedural and informational, focusing on approving November minutes and receiving updates from commissioners and staff on cemetery surveys. No binding votes or financial actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Grounds inspection at 570 Waukegan Road covering memorial pole, headstones, landscaping, and fence
• Approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Commissioner updates on cemetery operations
• Cemetery survey update from staff

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud del Distrito Escolar Público de Deerfield 109 y el Distrito de Parques de Deerfield para modificar un Uso Especial para un nuevo edificio escolar y mejoras del sitio en la escuela Walden Elementary (630 Essex Court). La comisión también considerará la aprobación de un plano preliminar y final de subdivisión para reconfigurar la propiedad entre los dos distritos. El proyecto consiste en un plan de construcción de cuatro fases que incluye la reubicación temporal de la escuela Kipling en el campus de Walden durante la renovación.

• Audiencia pública sobre la enmienda de Uso Especial para un nuevo edificio escolar de 88,303 sq. ft. en Walden Elementary (630 Essex Court)
• Aprobación del plano preliminar y final de subdivisión entre el Distrito Escolar 109 y el Distrito de Parques
• Plan de construcción de cuatro fases con análisis de sitio provisional; la alternativa fuera del sitio se estima entre $10–$20+ millones
• Estudio de tráfico realizado por TYLin que analiza los patrones de llegada/salida y recomienda medidas de mitigación
• Condiciones de gestión de construcción recomendadas para abordar la seguridad, el tráfico y las operaciones de la fase provisional

Board of Trustees

La Junta de Fideicomisarios de Deerfield considerará un punto de la agenda de consentimiento para un arrendamiento residencial en 333 Warwick Road y cinco nuevos puntos de negocio, incluyendo un acuerdo de señalización de tráfico con el Condado de Lake, una ordenanza que modifica las intersecciones de calles con señal de alto, y acuerdos de servicios de ingeniería para el Proyecto de Pavimentación de Wilmot Road y los desarrollos 135 y 155 Pfingsten.

• Resolución que autoriza el Acuerdo Maestro de Señalización de Tráfico con el Condado de Lake
• Ordenanza que modifica el Código del Pueblo con respecto a las intersecciones de calles con señal de alto
• Resolución que aprueba los servicios de ingeniería de la Fase II para el Proyecto de Pavimentación de Wilmot Road
• Resolución que aprueba los servicios de ingeniería de la Fase III para el Desarrollo 135 Pfingsten
• Resolución que aprueba los servicios de ingeniería de la Fase III para el Desarrollo 155 Pfingsten

Plan Commission

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

La Comisión de Revisión de Apariencia considerará dos solicitudes pendientes: la estación de bomberos de Deerfield en 500 Waukegan Road propone repintar las puertas contra incendios de rojo y añadir señalización de identificación en pan de oro, y CAVA en 70 S. Waukegan Road solicita mejoras exteriores que incluyen la eliminación de toldos y la sustitución del revestimiento metálico. La comisión puede aprobar, modificar o denegar estas propuestas basándose en el cumplimiento de la Ordenanza de Zonificación y el Código de Apariencia de Deerfield.

• Deerfield Fire Station, 500 Waukegan Road: solicitud para repintar las puertas metálicas y los marcos en Sherwin Williams SW 7588 Show Stopper (rojo) y añadir letras en pan de oro para la identificación de las bahías
• CAVA, 70 S. Waukegan Road: mejoras exteriores que incluyen la eliminación de toldos verdes, la sustitución del revestimiento metálico de la fachada y la sustitución de las puertas de entrada y de servicio
• CAVA regresará el próximo mes para la revisión de la señalización; la solicitud actual es para mantenerse dentro del cronograma de permisos
• La señalización de la estación de bomberos se rige por las regulaciones del Distrito de Tierras Públicas; la comisión revisará la claridad y el tamaño de los carteles

Fine Arts Commission

La reunión de la Comisión de Bellas Artes de Deerfield revisará las propuestas para el programa de arte público. También discutirá una serie de destacados de artistas locales, resumirá el reciente festival de arte y planificará un evento de pintura plein air. Se compartirán actualizaciones adicionales de la biblioteca, el distrito de parques y la Cámara de DBR. No se indican decisiones formales ni votaciones en la agenda.

• Revisión de las propuestas del Programa de Arte Público
• Serie de destacados de artistas locales
• Resumen del Festival de Arte
• Evento de pintura Plein Air
• Actualización de la biblioteca

Board of Trustees

La Junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre un desarrollo residencial planificado de 112 unidades en 155 N. Pfingsten Road, que incluye la rezonificación y enmiendas al plan de uso de suelo. Otros puntos incluyen una variación de zonificación para 821 Woodward Avenue, la compra de un nuevo vehículo policial no rotulado, un acuerdo de oficial de recursos escolares y contratos para mejoras de alumbrado público y medidores de agua.

• Audiencia pública y plan de desarrollo final para el PUD de 112 unidades en 155 N. Pfingsten Road
• Ordenanza de rezonificación de 155 N. Pfingsten Road al Distrito de Residencia General R-5
• Variación de zonificación para 821 Woodward Avenue (retranqueo de 27.69 ft frente a los 31 ft requeridos)
• Resolución que adjudica el contrato para las mejoras del sistema de alumbrado público de 2026
• Resolución que autoriza la compra de un nuevo vehículo policial no rotulado

The Board approved a final development plan, rezoning, and special use permits for a 112-unit residential PUD and a childcare center at 155 N. Pfingsten Road. Other actions included approving a zoning variation for 821 Woodward Avenue and purchasing a new police vehicle.

• Approved 112-unit residential PUD and childcare center at 155 N. Pfingsten Road (5-0)
• Rezoned 155 N. Pfingsten Road to R-5 General Residence District (5-0)
• Approved zoning variation for front yard setback at 821 Woodward Avenue (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Volkswagon Tiguan police vehicle up to $36,000 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 SRO agreement with School District 113 (5-0)
• Approved animal control agreement with Lake County Board of Health (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll dated June 15, 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted proclamation of June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth (unanimous voice vote)

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación lleva a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar un permiso de uso especial para una sucursal de US Bank de 3,550 pies cuadrados en un espacio vacante en 60 S. Waukegan Road. El banco ofrecería servicios bancarios personales y comerciales con nueve empleados y horarios habituales. También se encuentra en la agenda la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 14 de mayo de 2026 y otros asuntos rutinarios.

• Audiencia pública sobre el uso especial para US Bank (3,550 sq ft) en 60 S. Waukegan Road en Deerbrook Shopping Center.
• La sucursal propuesta incluye un cajero automático para peatones, buzón de depósito nocturno y renovaciones interiores; el exterior permanece mayormente sin cambios.
• Estacionamiento: el centro comercial tiene 2,032 espacios; el banco requiere 18 espacios según el código, pero el centro opera bajo una reducción de estacionamiento del 26% desde 2001.
• Señalización: tres letreros de pared iluminados internamente (letras de 28 pulgadas), dos paneles de pilón y señalización de cajero automático, todos aprobados por la Comisión de Revisión de Apariencia el 18 de mayo de 2026.
• Aprobación de las actas de la Comisión de Planificación del 14 de mayo de 2026.

Joint Review Board

La Junta de Revisión Conjunta se reúne anualmente para revisar los informes de Financiamiento por Incremento de Impuestos (TIF) para el distrito TIF de Lake Cook Road, cubriendo los años fiscales 2023 y 2024. La junta seleccionará a un miembro público y a un presidente, luego analizará los informes y recibirá comentarios del público.

• Selección del miembro público y del presidente para la Junta de Revisión Conjunta
• Revisión de los informes anuales del TIF para los años fiscales 2023 y 2024
• Periodo de comentarios públicos sobre el desempeño del distrito TIF

Joint Review Board

La Junta de Revisión Conjunta de Deerfield llevará a cabo su reunión anual para seleccionar a un miembro público y a un presidente. Los miembros de la junta revisarán los informes anuales de Financiamiento por Incremento Fiscal (TIF) para el año fiscal 2024. La agenda incluye tiempo para preguntas, comentarios y aportes del público antes del cierre.

• Selección de miembro público
• Selección de presidente
• Revisión de informes anuales de TIF
• Periodo de comentarios públicos

Community Relations Commission

La Comisión de Relaciones Comunitarias de Deerfield discutirá los planes para el Día del Orgullo LGBTQ en el Mercado de Agricultores, realizará un recorrido por la Deerfield Free Store y recibirá comentarios del público. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la agenda se limita a temas de discusión y aprobaciones rutinarias.

• Discusión del Día del Orgullo LGBTQ en el Mercado de Agricultores
• Recorrido por la Deerfield Free Store en 724 Elder Lane
• Periodo de comentarios públicos
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior

Family Days Commission

La comisión escuchará actualizaciones de los departamentos de policía y bomberos, el Distrito de Parques Deerfield y los comisionados sobre varios aspectos del próximo evento Family Days, incluidos los proveedores de alimentos, concursos y entretenimiento. El personal también informará sobre fuegos artificiales, ventas de bebidas y patrocinios. La reunión se centra principalmente en actualizaciones de estado y discusiones de planificación.

• Actualizaciones sobre proveedores de alimentos y concurso de comer pastel
• Discusiones sobre atracciones, juegos y entretenimiento
• Planificación del desfile en bicicleta y concurso de pósters
• Logística de fuegos artificiales y ventas de bebidas
• Estado de patrocinios y actualización de la carrera Rotary

The Family Days Commission approved the draft event brochure for production to be sent to residents by June 5, 2026. The meeting also covered updates on parade logistics, vendor contracts, and event timelines.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft event brochure for production
• Confirmed parade vendor payments are being prepared
• Confirmed Fireworks contractor has obtained permit
• Confirmed Rides & Games contracts are finalized
• Confirmed Village Public Works will supply parade float
• Confirmed parade layout differs from last year
• Confirmed Dog Show ribbons have been ordered

Fine Arts Commission

La Commission de Bellas Artes celebrará una reunión de discusión exclusiva centrada en un recorrido del Fine Arts Festival y la posible creación de un premio de compra. No se programan votaciones ni decisiones vinculantes.

• Recorrido del Fine Arts Festival y discusión de un posible Premio de Compra

Board of Trustees

La Junta de Fideicomisarios considerará una solicitud de variación de zonificación para 821 Woodward Avenue para permitir una estructura principal a 27.69 pies en lugar del retranqueo promedio requerido de 31 pies. También votarán sobre resoluciones que aprueban un acuerdo de uso de la vía pública con i3 Broadband LLC y servicios de ingeniería para la instalación de servicios públicos. Además, la junta realizará nombramientos para las Comisiones de Family Days y de Relaciones Comunitarias y emitirá una proclama por el Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ.

• Variación de zonificación en 821 Woodward Avenue para reducir el retranqueo de 31 ft a 27.69 ft
• Resolución para el acuerdo de uso de la vía pública con i3 Broadband LLC
• Resolución para aprobar los servicios de ingeniería para la instalación de servicios públicos
• Nombramiento de Caren Ettleman para la Comisión de Family Days
• Nombramiento de Ross Peters para la Comisión de Relaciones Comunitarias

Greenhouse Gas Ad Hoc Working Group

El Grupo de Trabajo Ad Hoc de Gases de Efecto Invernadero analizará la sección de residuos del Informe de Acción Climática, incluyendo los objetivos de compostaje y reciclaje. Los miembros también escucharán un resumen del Midwest Organics Tour y planificarán el próximo Recycle Rally el 6 de junio. Se proporcionará una actualización sobre el arreglo solar de la Wastewater Reclamation Facility, con un corte de cinta programado para el 26 de junio.

• Discusión de la sección de residuos del Informe de Acción Climática, incluyendo objetivos de desvío y políticas de compostaje
• Resumen del Midwest Organics Tour
• Recycle Rally el 6 de junio de 9 a.m. a mediodía en Public Works (465 Elm Street)
• Corte de cinta del arreglo solar de la Wastewater Reclamation Facility el 26 de junio a las 2 p.m.
• Revisión de las comunicaciones de sostenibilidad en redes sociales y D-tales

Volunteer Engagement Commission

La Comisión de Compromiso de Voluntarios de Deerfield revisará las actas de la reunión de abril de 2025, discutirá cómo los miembros asistirán a futuras reuniones, examinará los puestos actualmente vacantes y se reunirá con dos solicitantes de voluntarios. La agenda incluye dos periodos de comentarios públicos y concluye con el cierre de la sesión.

• Consideración de las actas de la reunión – abril de 2025
• Discusión sobre la asistencia a las reuniones de la comisión
• Revisión de puestos vacantes
• Reunión con solicitante de voluntariado – Ross Peters (6:15 p.m.)
• Reunión con solicitante de voluntariado – Caren Ettleman (6:35 p.m.)

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

La Comisión de Revisión de Apariencia considerará la propuesta de US Bank para mejoras exteriores y señalización en su nueva ubicación de Deerbrook Mall en 60 S. Waukegan Road. El plan incluye un cajero automático para peatones, una caja de depósito nocturno, nuevos letreros de pared y paneles de letreros de pilón. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y comentarios del público.

• Eliminación de dos paneles de vidrio de la fachada para el cajero automático para peatones y la caja de depósito nocturno en la elevación norte
• Tres letreros de pared iluminados internamente (letras de canal rojas y blancas) en las elevaciones norte, oeste y sur
• Dos paneles de letreros de pilón de tamaño completo en el Pylon 1 a lo largo de Waukegan Road, con solicitud de incluir el logotipo a pesar de la prohibición de los criterios de letreros de pilón
• Nueva cámara de seguridad y accesorio de iluminación de pared para seguridad
• Aplicación de película en las ventanas circundantes para bloquear la vista del equipo bancario

The Appearance Review Commission approved US Bank's proposed exterior improvements and signage at 60 S. Waukegan Road, including a walk-up ATM, new wall and pylon signs, and lighting. The motion passed unanimously. Staff also reported on a dumpster violation, a new KidStrong business, a sports mall concept, and a Restaurant Task Force.

• Approved minutes from March 16, 2026 ARC meeting (unanimous)
• Approved US Bank exterior improvements and signage at 60 S. Waukegan Road (5-0)

Board of Trustees

La Junta de Fideicomisarios de Deerfield escuchará una presentación sobre vivienda asequible de CPAH, recibirá actualizaciones sobre el reemplazo de líneas de servicio de plomo y revisará el informe semestral del Departamento de Finanzas que destaca $6.4M en bonos emitidos y una calificación Aaa reafirmada. La junta también considerará una resolución para ratificar un acuerdo de Créditos de Energía Renovable Solar (SRECs) con Carbon Solutions. También están programados la agenda de consentimiento y los comentarios públicos.

• Presentación sobre la actualización de vivienda asequible de Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH)
• Informe del personal sobre las actualizaciones del reemplazo de líneas de servicio de plomo
• Resolución que ratifica el acuerdo para SREC’s con Carbon Solutions
• Informe del Departamento de Finanzas que señala la emisión de bonos por $6.4M para infraestructura y la reafirmación de la calificación Aaa
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 4 de mayo de 2026

Plan Commission

La Plan Commission llevará a cabo una conferencia de prepresentación con respecto a una solicitud de uso especial para permitir una sucursal de US Bank en 60 S. Waukegan Road. La reunión también incluye una discusión sobre un posible centro comercial deportivo en el extremo sur del centro comercial.

• Solicitud de Uso Especial para una sucursal de US Bank de 3,550 pies cuadrados en 60 S. Waukegan Road
• Discusión de un posible Sports Mall en el extremo sur de Deerbrook Shopping Center
• Aprobación de las actas de la Plan Commission del 23 de abril de 2026

The Deerfield Plan Commission held a workshop meeting on May 14, 2026, to discuss two items: a prefiling conference for a US Bank expansion and a proposal for a SportsMall at the South End of Deerbrook Shopping Center. No substantive decisions were made.

• Prefiling conference held for US Bank expansion at 60 S. Waukegan Road
• Public hearing for US Bank expansion scheduled for June 11, 2026
• Workshop discussion held regarding potential SportsMall at Deerbrook Shopping Center
• Plan Commission to provide brief feedback on SportsMall phases, but no concrete decisions made

Community Relations Commission

La Comisión de Relaciones Comunitarias de Deerfield discutirá varios temas de participación comunitaria, incluyendo el Día del Orgullo LGBTQ en el Mercado de Agricultores, voluntarios para el Field of Honor, un proyecto de cápsula del tiempo y el reconocimiento de Gil Antokal. No hay votos ni decisiones vinculantes programadas; la reunión es solo para discusión y actualizaciones.

• Discusión del Día del Orgullo LGBTQ en el Mercado de Agricultores
• Discusión de las necesidades de voluntarios para el Field of Honor
• Discusión de un elemento de la cápsula del tiempo
• Reconocimiento de Gil Antokal
• Actualizaciones de los gobiernos locales

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de variación de zonificación para permitir que un porche delantero en 821 Woodward Avenue invada 3.31 pies el retranqueo de calle establecido. Los peticionarios, Victor y Suzanne Blanton, solicitan un alivio del retranqueo promedio requerido de 31.00 pies para colocar el porche a 27.69 pies. La junta puede recomendar la aprobación, denegación o condiciones a la Junta de Fideicomisarios del Pueblo.

• Audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de variación de zonificación en 821 Woodward Avenue para reducir el retranqueo del patio delantero de 31.00 ft a 27.69 ft para un nuevo porche delantero cerrado.

Family Days Commission

La Comisión de Deerfield Family Days se reunirá el 11 de mayo de 2026 para revisar el cronograma y el folleto de la próxima celebración de Family Days del 3 y 4 de julio. Los comisionados proporcionarán actualizaciones sobre fuegos artificiales, atracciones, entretenimiento, desfile de bicicletas, concurso de perros, artes y artesanías, vendedores de comida, concurso de comer pays, la carrera de Rotary y patrocinios, y discutirán la ruta del desfile y la distribución del parque. Se recibirán comentarios del público antes de que se suspenda la sesión y se fije la fecha de la próxima reunión.

• Discusión del cronograma de eventos para los Family Days del 3 y 4 de julio
• Discusión del folleto de Family Days
• Actualizaciones de los comisionados sobre fuegos artificiales, atracciones, entretenimiento, desfile de bicicletas, concurso de perros, artes y artesanías, vendedores de comida, concurso de comer pays, la carrera de Rotary y patrocinios
• Discusión de la ruta del desfile
• Discusión de la distribución del parque

Board of Trustees

La Junta de Fideicomisarios de Deerfield votará sobre resoluciones que autorizan acuerdos de transferencia de tuberías de agua con Golz Motors y Kleinschmidt, Inc., y una compra de materiales para las Mejoras de la Tubería de Agua de Corporate 500. La junta también considerará la compra de un nuevo vehículo policial, la aprobación de servicios de revisión de ingeniería para el desarrollo del referéndum del Distrito 109, y la modificación del plan de salarios y sueldos y de las regulaciones de plantas y malezas. Se ha programado la discusión de un informe sobre las tarifas de impacto.

• Resolución que autoriza la compra de un nuevo vehículo policial
• Acuerdos de transferencia de tuberías de agua con Golz Motors y Kleinschmidt, Inc.
• Resolución para comprar material de tuberías de agua para las Mejoras de la Tubería de Agua de Corporate 500
• Ordenanza que modifica el plan de salarios y sueldos del Village
• Ordenanza que modifica las regulaciones de plantas y malezas

Greenhouse Gas Ad Hoc Working Group

El Grupo de Trabajo de Gases de Efecto Invernadero revisará las enmiendas propuestas al Informe de Acción Climática, centrándose en energía y transporte, seguido de la discusión de las secciones de ecosistema, alimentos y bienes/servicios. Otros temas incluyen la planificación para la Recycle Rally del 6 de junio y la revisión de las iniciativas de plantaciones nativas.

• Revisión de las enmiendas del Informe de Acción Climática sobre Energía y Transporte
• Discusión de la sección del Informe de Acción Climática sobre Ecosistema/Alimentos/Bienes y Servicios
• Recycle Rally programado para el 6 de junio, de 9:00 a.m. a las 12:00 p.m. en Public Works
• Revisión de las iniciativas de plantaciones nativas
• Actualización sobre WRF Solar Array y D-tales Green Line

Ad Hoc Restaurant Task Force

El Grupo de Trabajo de Restaurantes de Deerfield se reunirá para continuar su labor consultiva, centrándose en las políticas de licencias de alcohol y las regulaciones de asientos al aire libre. El grupo también revisará su esquema general y llevará a cabo una mesa redonda de discusión. No se esperan decisiones finales, ya que el grupo de trabajo sirve únicamente para desarrollar recomendaciones para la Junta del Pueblo.

• Discusión sobre la estructura de las licencias de alcohol
• Discusión sobre las regulaciones de comedores al aire libre
• Revisión del esquema del Grupo de Trabajo de Restaurantes

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una conferencia de prepresentación para discutir la solicitud del Distrito Escolar 109 de una enmienda de uso especial para construir una nueva escuela de dos pisos y 88,640 pies cuadrados en Walden Elementary, 630 Essex Court. El proyecto se realizaría en dos fases: primero la construcción del nuevo edificio mientras la escuela actual sigue operando, seguida de la demolición y la remodelación del sitio. La propuesta incluye una solicitud de modificación de altura para que una escalera supere el límite de 35 pies y alcance los 44 pies 8 pulgadas.

• Nuevo edificio escolar de dos pisos y 88,640 pies cuadrados (26 aulas, gimnasio, cafetería, biblioteca, etc.)
• Construcción en dos fases: la Fase I construye el nuevo edificio mientras la antigua escuela permanece operativa; la Fase II demuele el antiguo edificio y reconfigura el sitio con 86 espacios de estacionamiento, área de descenso de padres y servicios recreativos.
• Solicitud de modificación de altura para la escalera hasta 44 pies 8 pulgadas (el máximo permitido es 35 pies).
• El estudio de tráfico de TYLin recomienda modificaciones en el carril de recogida/descenso, la carga de autobuses, el estacionamiento y las conexiones de las aceras.
• Co-solicitantes: Deerfield School District 109 y Deerfield Park District.

The Plan Commission conducted a prefiling conference regarding a request for a Special Use Amendment to build a new school building at 630 Essex Court. No votes or decisions were made during this meeting, as the session served to provide the petitioner with feedback before a future Public Hearing.

Volunteer Engagement Commission

La Comisión de Compromiso de Voluntarios se reunirá para considerar las actas de la reunión de octubre de 2024, discutir la asistencia a las reuniones de la comisión y revisar los puestos de voluntarios vacantes. Se han programado dos entrevistas de solicitantes de voluntarios: Ross Peters a las 6:30 p.m. y Caren Ettleman a las 6:50 p.m. La reunión también incluye periodos de comentarios públicos y discusión general.

• Consideración de las actas de la reunión de octubre de 2024
• Discusión sobre la asistencia a las reuniones de la comisión
• Revisión de puestos vacantes
• Reunión de solicitante de voluntariado con Ross Peters a las 6:30 p.m.
• Reunión de solicitante de voluntariado con Caren Ettleman a las 6:50 p.m.

Family Days Commission

La comisión finalizará los pósteres y folletos del evento, seleccionará a los proveedores de alimentos y recibirá actualizaciones sobre atracciones, fuegos artificiales, entretenimiento, desfile y otras actividades para el próximo evento de Family Days.

• Aprobación final de los pósteres y el folleto del evento
• Selección de los proveedores de alimentos finales
• Actualizaciones sobre atracciones, juegos, fuegos artificiales, actividades infantiles, desfile de bicicletas, desfile, artes y artesanías, concurso de comer pays, carrera de Rotary, patrocinios y venta de bebidas
• Discusión del tema America 250 para pancartas y cápsula del tiempo
• Revisión de materiales para eventos y señalización

The Family Days Commission approved previous meeting minutes and discussed moving the Flag Raising and Mayoral Speech to 8:00 PM to accommodate the headlining band. The group also reviewed the event brochure, finalized fireworks and rides contracts, and discussed plans for a Time Capsule and veteran banners.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed moving Flag Raising and Mayoral Speech to 8:00 PM
• Discussed renaming Arts & Crafts Fair to Community Market
• Discussed plans for a Time Capsule at Village Hall
• Discussed veteran banners with goal of 68 spaces
• Rotary Race to be coordinated by Family Days Commission
• Fireworks and Rides & Games contracts finalized
• Food Vendor selections expected within next week

Board of Trustees

La Junta de Fideicomisarios considerará artículos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo una ordenanza para permitir salones de uñas de más de 2,100 pies cuadrados como uso especial en el distrito C-2 y un uso especial para Gloss Nail Bar en 92 S. Waukegan Road. Los artículos de nuevos negocios incluyen una resolución para enmendar un acuerdo de concesión con KaVe Café LLC para un puesto en la Estación de Tren del Centro y una ordenanza que adopta reglas de seguridad de ascensores. Proclamaciones y nombramientos también están en la agenda.

• 26-41-1A: Ordenanza que enmienda la zonificación para permitir salones de uñas de 7,000 pies cuadrados como uso especial en el Distrito Comercial Periférico C-2
• 26-41-1B: Autorización de uso especial para Gloss Nail Bar en 92 S. Waukegan Road en Deerbrook Shopping Center
• 25-45: Ordenanza que enmienda el acuerdo intergubernamental para la Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
• 26-43: Resolución que aprueba la primera enmienda al acuerdo de concesión con KaVe Café LLC para el puesto de concesión de la Estación de Tren del Centro
• 26-44: Ordenanza que adopta reglas de seguridad de ascensores en el código municipal

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included three ordinances: amending zoning to allow larger nail salons as a special use in the C-2 district, granting a special use for Gloss Nail Bar at 92 S. Waukegan Road, and amending the SWALCO intergovernmental agreement. Separately, the Board approved a rent reduction for KaVe Café at the train station from $500 to $250 per month due to low foot traffic, and adopted the state elevator safety code into village municipal code. Appointments to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Working Group and two proclamations (National Telecommunicators Week and Arbor Day) were also approved unanimously.

• Approved bills and payroll for March 16, 2026 (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with Ordinances O-26-09, O-26-10, O-26-11 (6-0): zoning amendment for 7,000 sq ft nail salons; special use for Gloss Nail Bar; SWALCO amendment
• Approved Resolution R-26-30 reducing KaVe Café lease rate from $500 to $250/month (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-26-12 adopting state elevator safety rules into village code (6-0)
• Appointed Matt White and Josh Connell to Greenhouse Gas Reduction Working Group (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved proclamations for National Telecommunicators Week and Arbor Day (unanimous voice votes)

Fine Arts Commission

La Comisión de Bellas Artes de Deerfield se reunirá el 20 de abril de 2026 para revisar actualizaciones informativas sobre las artes locales y la programación comunitaria. La agenda no contiene votos formales ni decisiones de política. La reunión se llevará a cabo en 850 Waukegan Road.

• Presentación de la Escultura de Neal Weinfield
• Actualización del Festival de Arte de Deerfield
• Eventos de Bellas Artes de la Biblioteca
• Actualizaciones del Distrito de Parques
• Actualizaciones de la Cámara DBR

Community Relations Commission

La Comisión de Relaciones Comunitarias discutirá la selección de un nuevo miembro estudiantil, la planificación del Día del Orgullo LGBTQ en el Farmers Market y recibirá actualizaciones de los gobiernos locales. Todos los puntos son solo para discusión, y no se esperan decisiones finales en esta reunión.

• Selección de un nuevo miembro estudiantil para la comisión
• Día del Orgullo LGBTQ en el Farmers Market
• Actualizaciones de los gobiernos locales sobre relaciones comunitarias

Sustainability Commission

La Comisión de Sostenibilidad se reunirá el 9 de abril en el Village Hall para discutir la ordenanza de árboles del pueblo, las áreas de enfoque para el mercado de agricultores y la eliminación de espino con Lake County Forest Preserves. También se proporcionarán actualizaciones sobre el Home Energy Sweepstakes, las comunicaciones de D-tales Green Line y el GHG Reduction Working Group. Todos los puntos son solo para discusión; no hay votos formales programados.

• Discusión de posibles enmiendas a la ordenanza de árboles del pueblo
• Discusión de las áreas de enfoque del mercado de agricultores
• Discusión de la coordinación de la eliminación de espino con Lake County Forest Preserves
• Actualización sobre el programa Home Energy Sweepstakes
• Actualización sobre el GHG Reduction Working Group

Board of Trustees

The Deerfield Board of Trustees will consider the Plan Commission’s recommendation on a text amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow a nail salon larger than 2,100 SF as a special use in the C‑2 Outlying Commercial District, and will vote on approving a special use for a Gloss Nail Bar at 92 S. Waukegan Road in the Deerbrook Shopping Center. The meeting also includes discussion of the Mayor’s proposal to create a Restaurant Advisory Task Force and a review of Governor Pritzker’s BUILD Legislative Agenda, along with routine approvals of minutes, bills, payroll, and a motion to enter closed session.

• Text amendment to permit a nail salon over 2,100 SF as a special use in the C‑2 Outlying Commercial District
• Approval of a special use for a Gloss Nail Bar at 92 S. Waukegan Road, Deerbrook Shopping Center
• Mayor Shapiro’s recommendation to establish a Deerfield Restaurant Advisory Task Force
• Discussion of Governor Pritzker’s BUILD Legislative Agenda
• Routine approvals: meeting minutes, bills and payroll, and motion to enter closed session

The Board unanimously approved the March 16, 2026 meeting minutes and the April 6, 2026 bills and payroll. Trustees approved the creation of a Deerfield Restaurant Advisory Task Force chaired by Trustee Berg. The Board accepted the Plan Commission’s recommendation, approving a text amendment to the zoning ordinance to permit a 6,858‑sq‑ft nail salon at 92 S. Waukegan Road as a special use in the C‑2 district (6‑0 vote). The meeting then moved to closed session and adjourned.

• Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 6, 2026 bills and payroll (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved creation of Deerfield Restaurant Advisory Task Force chaired by Trustee Berg (trustees in favor)
• Approved text amendment to zoning ordinance allowing a 6,858‑sq‑ft nail salon at 92 S. Waukegan Road as special use in C‑2 district (6‑0)
• Moved meeting to Closed Session (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Deerfield Committee of the Whole will discuss increasing the current 1% prepared food and beverage tax to 1.5% or 2%. Staff estimates a 0.5% increase would generate $437,608 annually, while a 1% increase would double current revenue to $875,217. The proposed funds would support restaurant initiatives like a façade rebate program and a new investment fund.

• Discussion of potential Food and Beverage Tax increase to 1.5% or 2%
• Projected revenue increase of $437,608 for a 0.5% tax hike
• Proposed Restaurant Façade Rebate Program
• Proposed New Restaurant Investment Fund
• Staff to present sensitivity analysis on household cost impact

Fine Arts Commission

The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will meet on March 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Conference Room. The commission will review and select a mural for the Deerfield Supportive Living Facility and receive updates on a sculpture, the Deerfield Art Festival, library fine arts events, park district, library, DBR Chamber, and village initiatives. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Mural review and selection for Deerfield Supportive Living Facility
• Neal Weinfield sculpture update
• Deerfield Art Festival update
• Library fine arts events update
• Park District updates

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

The Deerfield Appearance Review Commission approved the revised ground and wall signs for First Financial Bank at 630 Waukegan Road. It also approved signage and building improvements for N. Family School at 833 Deerfield Road and the signage for Gloss Nail Bar at 92 S. Waukegan Road. The commission reviewed pending applications for Deerbrook Mall, Springs at Lake Cook Crossing, and Guzman y Gomez.

• Approval of First Financial Bank revised ground and wall signs, 630 Waukegan Road
• Approval of N. Family School building improvements and wall sign, 833 Deerfield Road
• Approval of Gloss Nail Bar signage with 48‑inch logo height exception, 92 S. Waukegan Road
• Review of Deerbrook Mall sign criteria update at Lake Cook and Waukegan Roads
• Review of Springs at Lake Cook Crossing pylon sign panels, 400 Spring Cress Road

The Appearance Review Commission approved new wall signs for First Financial Bank, revised sign criteria for Deerbrook Mall, pylon sign panels for Springs at Lake Cook Crossing, and signage changes plus outdoor seating for Guzman y Gomez. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The approvals include conditions such as matching lettering on the Springs panels and landlord written consent for a larger front sign at Guzman y Gomez.

• Approved two wall signs for First Financial Bank on east and north elevations (4-0)
• Approved revised Deerbrook Mall sign criteria allowing one 42" high multifamily panel on pylon signs (4-0)
• Approved pylon sign panels for Springs at Lake Cook Crossing, requiring white letters to match Floor & Decor panel (4-0)
• Approved Guzman y Gomez signage changes (logo added, "Mexican Kitchen" removed on south elevation, retained on east) and outdoor seating area (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Deerfield Board of Trustees will review the Plan Commission’s recommendation to amend the zoning ordinance for a child‑care center in the C‑1 Village Center District and to approve a special‑use request for an N. Family Club Child Care Center at 833 Deerfield Road in the Deerfield Square Shopping Center. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes authorizing the 2026 Zoning Map, an agreement with the Village of Bannockburn, and several resolutions for contracts and purchases. Additional items include a professional therapy services agreement for first responders, a volume‑cap reallocation to Buffalo Grove, and a purchase order for centrifuge repair.

• Text amendment to Deerfield Zoning Ordinance for a Child Care Center in C‑1 Village Center District and special‑use approval for N. Family Club Child Care Center at 833 Deerfield Road
• Ordinance authorizing approval of the 2026 Zoning Map
• Resolution approving agreement with the Village of Bannockburn
• Resolution approving agreement for professional therapy services with First Responders Wellness Center LLC, 911 Wellness Group and Living Pono Counseling
• Resolution authorizing purchase order for centrifuge repair

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a workshop meeting to receive a briefing from Village Attorney Ben Schuster on HB5626. This proposed state legislation would restrict local zoning authority over residential developments with eight or fewer units. The commission will also consider a text amendment and special use recommendation for Gloss Nail Bar.

• Briefing on HB5626 (BUILD Legislation) regarding single-family zoning and local control
• Gloss Nail Bar Text Amendment and Special Use Recommendation
• Approval of February 26, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes

The commission unanimously approved the Gloss Nail Bar text amendment and special‑use recommendation, and also unanimously approved the minutes from the February 26 meeting. It voted to recommend denial of the petition for a day‑care center at the former Trax location. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Gloss Nail Bar Text Amendment and Special Use Recommendation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended denial of day‑care center petition at former Trax site (vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Community Relations Commission

The Deerfield Community Relations Commission will meet on February 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Conference Room, Village Hall. The agenda includes a Deerfield SLF presentation, a review of a new student member application, updates from local governments, and any other items members wish to discuss. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Deerfield SLF Presentation
• New Student Member Application Review
• Updates from Local Governments
• Other Items for Discussion

Family Days Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss the timeline and brochure for upcoming Family Days events. Members will provide updates on various activities including fireworks, parades, and vendor coordination.

• Discussion of America 250 Theme banners and time capsule
• Review of Rotary Race and Parade routes
• Planning for park layout
• Updates on food vendors, entertainment, and arts & crafts
• Introduction of new member Caren Ettleman

The commission unanimously approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the 2026 Expense and Budget Report, which updates several budget items. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Expense and Budget Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Deerfield Sustainability Commission will review heritage tree data and the Village Tree Ordinance. The group will also discuss buckthorn removal and updates on solar development and greenhouse gas reduction.

• Review of Heritage Tree Data 2024-2025
• Discussion of Village Tree Ordinance
• Discussion of Buckthorn Removal
• Update on WRF Solar Development
• Update on GHG Reduction Working Group

Greenhouse Gas Ad Hoc Working Group

The Deerfield Greenhouse Gas Reduction Working Group discussed the Climate Action Report's energy and transportation goals for the 2030 target. Members reviewed signage projects, including No Idling signs near school pick‑up lines and bike route signs at the downtown Metra station. The group received updates on the Water Reclamation Facility solar array and planned a combined electronics and textile recycling event for June 6. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on reviewing progress and next steps.

• Installation of “No Idling” signs on Village‑owned property near school pick‑up lines
• Water Reclamation Facility solar array installation nearly complete
• Combined electronics and textile recycling event scheduled for June 6
• Bike route signage installed inside the Downtown Deerfield Metra Train Station
• Potential tour of Lakeshore Recycling Systems in March

Greenhouse Gas Ad Hoc Working Group

The Greenhouse Gas Working Group will hold its regular meeting, include a public comment period, and conduct a tour of the Lakeshore Recycling Systems facility at 2300 Carlson Drive. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Facility tour of Lakeshore Recycling Systems at 2300 Carlson Drive
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for March 5

Board of Trustees

The Deerfield Board of Trustees will consider resolutions for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project, an intergovernmental agreement with Union Drainage District No. 1, and the purchase of Enterprise Forms software. The meeting agenda also includes a public hearing on the 2026 Zoning Map.

• Resolution to Award Contract for 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution to Enter into Intergovernmental Agreement with Union Drainage District No. 1
• Resolution to Approve Agreement for Phase II Engineering Services for Arbor Vitae & Appletree Lane Project
• Resolution Awarding Purchase of Enterprise Forms Software
• Public Hearing: 2026 Zoning Map

The Board of Trustees approved the 2026 zoning map, rezoning 5 and 8 Parkway North from I‑1 Office/Research Restricted Industrial District to R‑5 General Residential (vote 4‑0). It also adopted an intergovernmental agreement with Union Drainage District No. 1, awarded the 2026 street rehabilitation contract to Schroeder Asphalt Services for $3,192,188, approved Phase II engineering services for the Arbor Vitae & Appletree Lane project with Ciorba Group (up to $84,650), and approved purchase of Enterprise Forms software for $55,358; each motion passed with all votes in favor.

• Approved 2026 zoning map rezoning 5 & 8 Parkway North to R‑5 General Residential (4‑0)
• Adopted intergovernmental agreement with Union Drainage District No. 1 (4‑0)
• Awarded 2026 street rehabilitation contract to Schroeder Asphalt Services for $3,192,188 (4‑0)
• Approved Phase II engineering services for Arbor Vitae & Appletree Lane project with Ciorba Group, up to $84,650 (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of Enterprise Forms software from Tyler Technologies for $55,358 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from February 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved bills and payroll dated March 2, 2026 (4‑0)
• Entered closed session pursuant to ILCS 120/2 (4‑0)

Plan Commission

The Deerfield Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a text amendment to the zoning ordinance that would allow nail salons larger than 2,100 sf as a special use in the C‑2 Outlying Commercial District. The hearing also includes a special use approval for the Gloss Nail Bar, a 6,858 sf salon at 92 S. Waukegan Rd in the Deerbrook Shopping Center. Staff recommends amending the ordinance to set a maximum of 7,000 sf or 2 % of building area, whichever is less, with a minimum of 2,100 sf. Parking analysis shows the proposed salon would need 46 spaces, adding to an existing shortfall.

• Public hearing on text amendment to allow nail salons over 2,100 sf in C‑2 district
• Special use approval for Gloss Nail Bar (6,858 sf) at 92 S. Waukegan Rd, Deerbrook Shopping Center
• Staff recommendation to amend nail salon special use to max 7,000 sf or 2 % of building, min 2,100 sf
• Parking analysis indicating 46 spaces required for the proposed nail salon
• Proposed wall signage for Gloss Nail Bar with 48‑inch logo and 28‑inch letter height

The commission appointed Sara Lubezny as Chair Pro Tem by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a text amendment to the zoning ordinance that sets nail‑salon size limits to the greater of 2,100 sf or 2 % of building area, not exceeding 7,000 sf. It also approved a special use permit for Gloss Nail Bar at 92 S. Waukegan Road, both unanimously. The meeting minutes were approved and the session adjourned.

• Appointed Sara Lubezny as Chair Pro Tem (5‑0)
• Approved zoning text amendment for nail‑salon size limits (5‑0)
• Approved special use permit for Gloss Nail Bar at 92 S. Waukegan Rd (5‑0)
• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

The Deerfield Appearance Review Commission meeting on February 23 will consider three pending applications. Applicants seek approval for new or updated signage at First Financial Bank (630 Waukegan Road), N. Family School (833 Deerfield Road) building improvements and signage, and Gloss Nail Bar (92 S. Waukegan Road). The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• First Financial Bank, 630 Waukegan Road – signage application
• N. Family School, 833 Deerfield Road – building improvements and signage
• Gloss Nail Bar, 92 S. Waukegan Road – signage application

The commission approved the final design for First Financial Bank’s new signs, adopting a black pole sign with a yellow “First” logo and white lettering after several denied proposals. It also approved the N. Family School building improvements and signage, and the Gloss Nail Bar signage with a 48‑inch letter height exception. All approvals passed with unanimous or majority votes as recorded.

• Approved minutes from Jan. 26 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied First Financial Bank signage with black/blue channel letters and no backer panel (4-1)
• Denied First Financial Bank signage with black/blue channel letters and no backer panel (3-2)
• Approved First Financial Bank signage with black pole sign, yellow “First”, white lettering (5-0)
• Approved N. Family School building improvements and signage (5-0)
• Approved Gloss Nail Bar signage with 48‑inch letter height exception and spacing adjustment (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Deerfield Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance amending the Village wage and salary plan and a report on a residential lead service line replacement cost share program. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Fine Arts Commission chair and a presentation by the D113 Education Foundation.

• Ordinance amending Village wage and salary plan
• Consideration of residential lead service line replacement cost share program
• Appointment of Dottie Fiedler to Fine Arts Commission chair
• Presentation by D113 Education Foundation
• Public Works and Engineering Department 2026 Annual Objectives Report

The Board approved an amendment to the village wage and salary plan that creates a new building inspector/plan reviewer category (vote 6‑0). It also approved a $100,000 cost‑share program for residential lead service line replacements (vote 6‑0). Additional actions included appointing Dottie Fiedler as Chair of the Fine Arts Commission and approving the meeting minutes, bills and payroll, all by unanimous voice votes.

• Appointed Trustee Goldstone as Presiding Officer (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Dottie Fiedler as Chair of the Fine Arts Commission (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved bills and payroll dated February 17, 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved residential lead service line cost‑share program, $100,000 budget (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-26-06 adding building inspector/plan reviewer category (6‑0)

Fine Arts Commission

The Fine Arts Commission will meet to welcome Chair Dottie Fiedler and review a presentation on the Weinberg Sculpture. The body will also discuss an Antiques Road Show appraisal event and receive updates from the Park District, Library, DBR Chamber, and Village.

• Weinberg Sculpture Presentation
• Antiques Road Show Appraisal Event
• Park District Updates
• Library Updates
• DBR Chamber Updates

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a workshop meeting to approve the 2026 Zoning Map. This annual update reflects zoning changes made during the preceding calendar year.

• Rezoning of 5 and 8 Parkway North from I-1 Office Research Restricted Industrial District to R-5 General Residence District

The Commission approved the 2026 Zoning Map, changing the 5 and 8 Parkway North properties from I‑1 to R‑5 for the VennPoint Development, with a 4‑0 vote. The corrected January 22, 2026 meeting minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote. The Zoning Map Recommendation was also approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 P.M. with a unanimous voice vote.

• Approved 2026 Zoning Map (rezoning 5 & 8 Parkway North to R‑5) – vote 4‑0
• Approved corrected Jan 22 2026 Plan Commission minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Approved 2026 Zoning Map Recommendation – unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission will meet to discuss changing the meeting start time and review applications for a new student member. The body will also receive updates from local governments.

• Review of new student member applications
• Discussion regarding meeting start time change

Committee of the Whole

The Deerfield Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposal to update residential development impact fees, which have not changed since 1993. Staff recommends increasing fees by approximately 36% by updating levels of service and fair market value assumptions, while retaining the current demographic multiplier model to minimize the financial impact on smaller developments.

• Discussion of Impact Fee Study
• Discussion of Amusement Tax
• Discussion of Food and Beverage Tax
• Discussion of Development Projects Update
• Impact fee increase: $175,000 to $300,000 per acre of vacant land

Board of Trustees

The Deerfield Board of Trustees will consider approving General Obligation bonds, amending waste collection franchise agreements, and authorizing various service contracts including fireworks and energy interconnection.

• Ordinance amending alcohol delivery rules (26-18)
• Resolution approving waste collection amendments with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (26-21)
• Ordinance authorizing General Obligation Bonds Series 2026A and 2026B
• Resolution approving fireworks show agreement with Mad Bomber Fireworks Production (26-23)
• Resolution approving energy interconnection agreement with Commonwealth Edison (26-24)

The Deerfield Board of Trustees unanimously authorized the issuance of approximately $7.8 million in general obligation bonds (Series 2026A and 2026B). It also adopted an ordinance removing the Class K liquor license, approved a $43,560 native‑landscaping contract, and approved amendments to waste‑collection contracts with Lakeshore Recycling. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Authorized issuance of approx. $7.8 M general obligation bonds (Series 2026A & 2026B) (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-26-04 removing Class K liquor license for alcohol delivery (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-15 for native landscaping services with Foot Stone Inc., up to $43,560 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-16 to release certain closed‑session meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-17 amending residential and commercial waste‑collection contracts with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the Jan 20 2026 Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved bills and payroll dated Feb 2 2026 (6-0)
• Moved to closed session at start of meeting (6-0)

Board of Trustees

This is a special meeting consisting of procedural boilerplate. The board will enter a closed session for specific legal reasons before adjourning.

The Board approved an ordinance authorizing $7.8 million of general‑obligation bonds (Series 2026A and 2026B). It also adopted an amendment to the municipal code on alcohol delivery, approved a $43,560 native‑landscaping contract, and approved the first amendments to residential and commercial waste‑collection contracts with Lakeshore Recycling. In addition, the Board approved the release of certain closed‑session minutes and unanimously approved the meeting minutes, bills and payroll.

• Authorized issuance of $7.8 M general‑obligation bonds (Series 2026A & 2026B) – passed 6‑0
• Adopted Ordinance O‑26‑04 amending alcohol‑delivery code, removing Class K license – passed 6‑0
• Approved Resolution R‑26‑15 for Foot Stone Inc. landscaping services up to $43,560 – passed 6‑0
• Approved Resolution R‑26‑16 releasing selected closed‑session meeting minutes – passed 6‑0
• Approved Resolution R‑26‑17 amending waste‑collection contracts with Lakeshore Recycling – passed 6‑0
• Approved minutes from the Jan 20 2026 Board meeting – passed unanimously (voice vote)
• Approved bills and payroll dated Feb 2 2026 – passed 6‑0
• Moved to enter closed session at the start of the meeting – passed 6‑0

Greenhouse Gas Ad Hoc Working Group

The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Working Group will discuss draft concepts for bike route signage, a pilot program offering larger compost carts, upcoming recycling tours and a combined electronics‑and‑textile collection event, and an update on the Water Reclamation Facility solar array installation. The meeting is for discussion only; no formal decisions are recorded.

• Draft concepts for bike route signage
• Pilot program offering larger compost carts to select households
• Lakeshore Recycling Systems tour (scheduled for March)
• Combined electronics and textile recycling event (tentative June 6)
• Water Reclamation Facility solar array installation nearing completion

Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

The Appearance Review Commission will discuss building improvements, signage, and a digital menu board for Taco Bell at 663 Lake Cook Road. The commission will also consider a proposal for tire storage enclosure at Just Tires.

• Taco Bell (663 Lake Cook Road): Proposed exterior painting, new awning fabric, three wall signs, and a 24.9 square foot digital menu board
• Just Tires (25 Waukegan Road): Proposal to add a 2’-6” high stucco panel and metal roof for tire storage
• Taco Bell (663 Lake Cook Road): Request to add two sign panels to the Lake Cook Road pylon sign
• Taco Bell (663 Lake Cook Road): Proposed modification to the north elevation to add a second tenant entrance

The Appearance Review Commission unanimously approved Just Tires' proposed exterior tire‑storage enclosure. The commission also unanimously approved Taco Bell's building improvements and signage plan for 663 Lake Cook Road. No other motions were decided at the meeting.

• Approved Just Tires exterior tire storage enclosure (6‑0)
• Approved Taco Bell building improvements and signage (6‑0)

Sustainability Commission

Plan Commission

The Deerfield Plan Commission approved the corrected minutes for the January 8, 2026 meeting and the current January 22, 2026 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The commission also adjourned the meeting at 8:09 PM with a unanimous voice vote. No other substantive actions were decided at this session.

• Approved Jan 8, 2026 Plan Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved current Jan 22, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Deerfield Board of Trustees approved a series of resolutions authorizing contracts and purchases, including a biosolids removal service up to $100,500, a DEW pump purchase for $64,266, and a SCADA system replacement agreement for $34,200. The board also adopted emergency dispatch service agreements with the Villages of Bannockburn and Riverwoods, and approved a bulk rock‑salt purchase through the Lake County Division of Transportation. Additional items included appointing deputy village clerks and amending municipal code ordinances.

• Resolution R-26-02: authorize biosolids removal services from Synagro Central LLC, up to $100,500
• Resolution R-26-05: purchase DEW pumps from Drydon Equipment Inc., total $64,266
• Resolution R-26-06: agreement with Strand Associates Inc. for SCADA system replacement, $34,200
• Resolutions 26-09 & 26-10: emergency dispatch services agreements with the Villages of Bannockburn and Riverwoods
• Resolution 26-12: purchase bulk rock salt through Lake County Division of Transportation

The Deerfield Board of Trustees appointed a presiding officer, approved the prior meeting minutes, and adopted a consent agenda to appoint three deputy village clerks. It authorized emergency dispatch agreements with the villages of Bannockburn and Riverwoods, approved several procurement contracts, and adopted an ordinance amending the municipal building code and a new fine resolution.

• Appointed Trustee Berg as Presiding Officer (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved January 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted resolution appointing Deputy Village Clerks Justin Keenan, Daniel Van Dusen, David Fitzgerald‑Sullivan (5‑0)
• Authorized emergency dispatch agreement with Village of Bannockburn (5‑0)
• Authorized emergency dispatch agreement with Village of Riverwoods (5‑0)
• Approved pavement condition services contract with IMS Infrastructure Management Services for $53,475 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of bulk rock salt up to $176,640 from Morton Salt (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Municipal Code chapters 6, 8, and 13 (building regulations) (5‑0)

Community Relations Commission

The Deerfield Community Relations Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss a new resident guide, block party procedures, and updates from local governments.

• Approval of minutes
• Presentation of New Resident Guide
• Block Party Checklist
• Updates from Local Governments

Plan Commission

The Deerfield Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a text amendment to the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance that would allow a child‑care center as a special use in the C‑1 Village Center District. The amendment would approve the N. Family Club Child Care Center at 833 Deerfield Road in the Deerfield Square Shopping Center. The commission will also review the accompanying traffic impact study and parking analysis for the proposed 13,153‑sq‑ft facility. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the December 11, 2025 minutes and designation of a representative for the next Board of Trustees meeting.

• Public hearing on a text amendment to permit a child‑care center as a special use in the C‑1 Village Center District
• Approval of the N. Family Club Child Care Center at 833 Deerfield Road, Deerfield Square Shopping Center
• Review of the traffic impact study dated December 23, 2025 prepared by KLOA, Inc.
• Review of parking adequacy (63 spaces provided versus code requirement of 56 and ITE demand of 39)
• Consideration of exterior storefront modifications and signage for the proposed facility

The Plan Commission heard a public presentation on a request to amend the zoning text and grant a special‑use permit for a child‑care center at 833 Deerfield Road. Commissioners asked numerous questions about parking, traffic, safety, and market analysis. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes. The matter remains pending.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review an ordinance to increase Class F-1 liquor licenses and an update to the Village Wage and Salary Plan. The meeting includes several resolutions for infrastructure and administrative services, including biosolids removal and HR search services.

• Ordinance 26-06 to increase the number of Class F-1 liquor licenses
• Ordinance 26-01 to amend the Village of Deerfield Wage and Salary Plan
• Purchase order for biosolids removal services from Synagro Central, ILL
• Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for design engineering services
• Master Services Agreement with MGT Impact Solutions for Human Resources/Risk Manager search

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda that included several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions were: increasing the Class F‑1 liquor license for the Embassy Suites hotel, updating the village wage and salary plan, and authorizing contracts for wastewater biosolids removal, polymer purchase, SCADA system replacement, DEW pump replacement, and recruitment services.

• Approved Ordinance O-26-01 increasing Class F‑1 liquor license for Embassy Suites (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance O-26-02 amending the village wage and salary plan (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-02 authorizing biosolids removal services up to $100,500 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-03 waiving bidding for biosolids polymer purchase up to $45,000 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-04 approving $34,200 agreement with Strand Associates for SCADA replacement (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-05 waiving bidding for DEW pump purchase costing $64,266 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-06 engaging MGT Impact Solutions for HR/Risk Manager recruitment, approx. $26,000 (5‑0)
• Approved the minutes from the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)