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April 22, 1957
The adjourned meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council Chambers
of the Village Hall on Monday, April 22, 1957 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the
roll and reported the following were
Present: John D. Schneider, President
Joseph W. Brown
Martha 1:hite Clark
Carl J. Jaeger
Hubert N. Kelley
Absent: Raymond T. Meyer
Maurice C. Petesch
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting.
Trustee Meyer entered the meeting.
C &nvass Election Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Clerk
was directed to open the Poll Books and Tally
Sheets of the regular election held April 16, 1957. Upon canvassing the returns,
it was found that ballots were cast as follows:
For President
Precinct 1
Precinct 2
Precinct 3
Total
G. Eldon Holmquist
580
208
363
1151
Edwin Gillen
1
1
Bing Crosby
1
1
For Village Clerk
Catherine B. Price
591
209
376
1176
Martha Clark
1
1
For Trustee
Joseph i.. Koss
409
162
273
842
Harold L. Peterson
464
166
287
917
Arno D. '..ehle
378
158
264
800
Locke Ro8ers
378
115
223
716
ei . J. Binard
1
1
Trustee Kelley moved, seconded by Trustee Meyer, that the results of the canvass
be accepted and approved, and that G. Eldon Holmquist be declared elected President
for a four year term, Catherine B. Price be declared electe6. Village Clerk for
a four year term, are Joseph ". Koss, Harold L. Peterson, and Arno D. GJei,le be
declared elected Trustees for four year terms.
Carried unanimously.
R2ceive Bids - North Ave. On motion by Trustee Meyer, seconded by Trustee
Water Main Brown, and carried unanimously, bids for the
construction of the North Avenue water main
e:,tension were opened and read by Mr. R. Y. Baxter, Engineer, as follows:
BIDDER '%ays to
Completion
George D. Hardin 45
Chicago
Scully, Hunter & Scully, Inc. 60
Chicago
Buttitta Excavating Co. 150
Chicago
Amount Bond
74,847.00 X
632000.00 X
95,400.00 X
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BIDDER
Days to
Amount
Bond
X
Completion
Hinsdale, Ill.
Cassidy, Inc.
90
68,140.00
X
Chicago
85,574.00
X
Lake Soore Contractors
60
59,972.40
X
Northbrook
Fred Domenico & Co.
80
82,500.00
C. &.R. Construction Co.
120
801642.30
X
Waukegan
J. R. Rhodes & Sons
Latrobe Engineering Co.
90
75,264,50
X
Chicago
Wm. Ziegler & Son, Inc.
120
63,000.00
X
Round Lake, Ill.
Chicago
Kuch & Watson
180
71,581.65
X
Lake Forest, Ill.
DiVito Const. Co-(joint bid)
50
68,754.47
ck.
J.D.M. Const. Co.
Till Construction Co. 150 76,754.17 X
Chicago
Joe Pezzette 120 79,950.00 X
Chicago
Trustee Meyer moved, seconded by Trustee Brown, that the Engineer study the bids
and report to the Board as soon as possible.
Crrried unanimously.
Trustee Meyer left the meeting.
Trustee Clark.stated she regretted that the present Board would not act
upon the zoning question; however, Trustees Brown and Jaeger, both members of the
Zoning Committee, would acquaint the new Board members with the results of their
study. Trustee Kelley stated the Board had not stalled on the rezoning question,
but that the consideration given the overall problem had required many hours of
study and discussion by the members of the Zoning Committee. President Schneider
stated that, while he personally was opposed to any expansion of manufacturing in
Deerfield, he recognized that some portion could be used for manufacturing, and
be a logical change.
Ordinance - Rezoning to B -1 Trustee Clark moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,
DiPietro that an ordinance be adopted amending the
Zoning Ordinance by placing the following described
property in the B -1 Neighborhood Business District:
That part of the South East 1/4, Section 33, Township 43 North, Range 12,
East 9f the 3rd P.M.; Beginning at the south west corner of the SE 1A of
said Section 33; thence North along the West line thereof, 126.65 feet,
Advance Construction Co.
120
73,500.00
X
Hinsdale, Ill.
Rosetti Contracting',Co.
150
85,574.00
X
Chicago
Fred Domenico & Co.
80
82,500.00
bk.
West Chicago
J. R. Rhodes & Sons
90
55,986.40
X
Zio;}, Ill.
Vincent De%Frgncesco Const,
120
77,000.00
X
Chicago
Trustee Meyer moved, seconded by Trustee Brown, that the Engineer study the bids
and report to the Board as soon as possible.
Crrried unanimously.
Trustee Meyer left the meeting.
Trustee Clark.stated she regretted that the present Board would not act
upon the zoning question; however, Trustees Brown and Jaeger, both members of the
Zoning Committee, would acquaint the new Board members with the results of their
study. Trustee Kelley stated the Board had not stalled on the rezoning question,
but that the consideration given the overall problem had required many hours of
study and discussion by the members of the Zoning Committee. President Schneider
stated that, while he personally was opposed to any expansion of manufacturing in
Deerfield, he recognized that some portion could be used for manufacturing, and
be a logical change.
Ordinance - Rezoning to B -1 Trustee Clark moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,
DiPietro that an ordinance be adopted amending the
Zoning Ordinance by placing the following described
property in the B -1 Neighborhood Business District:
That part of the South East 1/4, Section 33, Township 43 North, Range 12,
East 9f the 3rd P.M.; Beginning at the south west corner of the SE 1A of
said Section 33; thence North along the West line thereof, 126.65 feet,
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thence northeasterly toward a point in the center line bf Waukegan Road,
450.00 feet northwesterly of the intersection of the center line of
Waukegan Road with the south line of Section 33, a distance of 160.33
feet; thence south parallel with the west line of said SE 1/4 203.0 feet
to the south line of the SE 1/4 of the said Section 33; thence West along
Laid south line 150.0 feet, to the place of beginning.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payments - Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee
$4478.69 --Nu-Way Electric Kelley, that payments be approved to Nu -Way
$15618.27 - Deerfield Const. Electric in the amount of $4,478.69, and to
Deerfield Construction Company in the amount
of 115,618.27 for work completed on the Village Hall. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley (4)
Nays: None (0)
Change Orders #11,12.13 Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee
Approved - Village Hall Jaeger, that the following change orders be
approved:
#11 Nu -Way Electric $ 476.00
#12 Deerfield Construction 182.10 credit
#13 Deerfield Construction 2,690.80
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Salvation Amy The Deerfield - Bannockburn United Fund recommended
Doughnut Day that the Salvation Army be permitted to hold
their annual Doughnut Day in Deerfield on
June 14. Trustee Kelley moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger, that approval be
granted, as requested by the Salvation Army.
Carried unanimously.
The United Fund Committee recommended that the Chicago Children's Benefit
League be denied permission to hold a tag day in Deerfield, and invited them to
meet with the Budget Committee for inclusion in the annual United Fund drive.
Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Clark, that the Board concur in the
recommendation of the United Fund, and permission be denied.
Carried unanimously.
Resolution - Opposing Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Clark,
S.B. 122 that a resolution be adopted opposing the
enactment of S.B. 122, which gives unions the
right to organize and represent municipal employees.
Carried unanimously.
ordinance - Construction and Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
RLDayment interceptor Sewer that an ordinance be adopted accepting the con-
struction of an interceptor sewer, and providing
for the repayment of the cost to the Chicago Construction Company. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley (4)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Clerk's Salary Trustee Kelley,moved, seoonded by Trustee
$60 per month (0 -16 -57 ) Jaeger, that an ordinance be adopted setting
the Clerk's salary at $60.00 per month. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley (4)
Nays: None (0)
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Ordinance - Variance The Board of Zoning Appeals having recommended
American Eyatype Corp. that a variation be granted, Trustee Clark
(0-17-57) moved, seconded by Trustee Brown, that an
ordinance be adopted granting a variation from
the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of a factory building
on Lot 5, Block 3, Osterman's Addition to Deerfield, with a 27 fe. front yard, and
the end wall of the building on the rear lot line, as petitioned by American Eva -
type Corporation. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payment $40,000 The Village Manager reported that an inspection
Mercury Blders. of the,Sewage Treatment Plant showed it is
substantially completed and recommended that
$40;000 be paid to Mercury Builders of the approximately 660,000 retained under
the terms of the contract. Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger, that
payment of $40,000 be approved to Mercury Builders, provided approal of the
Engineer is received, and waivers of lien filed. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley, (4)
Nays: None (0)
Resolutions - Brickyard Rezoning Trustee Clark moved, seconded by Trustbe Jaeger,
Hearings - May 7. 1957 that a resolution be adopted dequesting the
Lake County Zoning Board to withhold action on
the Brickyard-rezoning, scheduled for hearing on May 7, 1957, until Stanton and
Rockwell have completed their study and recommendations for zoning and planning
the unincorporated area within a mile and one half of the Village.
Carried unanimously.
Trustee Clark moved, seconded by Trustee Brown, that a resolution be
adopted authorizing Trustee Koss, the Village Attorney and the Village Manager
to represent the Village at the Brickyard zoning hearing on May 7, Mr. Rockwell
to attend if his reports are completed.
Carried unanimously.
Mr. Matthews, Village Attorney, pointed out the Village can officially
oppose recommendations of the Zoning Board if such recommendations are unsatis-
factory to the Village.
Authorize.Return - Bid Checks Mr. Baxter, engineer, reported additional time
DiVito and Domenico would be needed to study bids for the construction
of the North Avenue water main. Trustee Brown
moved, seconded by Trustee Kelley, that the Clerk be authorized to return the bid
checks of DiVito Construction Company ($7,000) and Fred Domenico ($8,300), five
bidders having submitted lower bids. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley (4)
Nays: None (0)
Refer SE Zoning Review Trustee Clark moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,
to Plan Commission that the question of reviewing the zoning in
the Southeast section of the Village be referred
to the Plan Commission for public hearing. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley (4)
Nays: None (0)
Mr. Harold Friedman requested the Board to take action on his petition for
annexation and rezoning. The Board authorized preparation of the annexation and
rezoning ordinances.
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Approve Driveway Premits The Safety Council approved locations of the
American Legion, Holy Cross Holy Cross Church and American Legion drive-
ways. Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee
Kelley, that the Board approve permits for said driveways, aid the fees be waived.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley (4)
Nays: None (0)
Support H.B. 595 - H.B.703 Trustee Clark moved, seoonded by Trustee
Billboard Control Saeger, that the Board go on record as
snT)rorting House Bill 703 and House Bill 595,
which provide for control of bllboards.a
Carried unanimously.
Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Kelley, that the mee,ing be
adjourned to April 29, 1957 at 8:00 P.M..
Carried unanimously.
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