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June 11, 1958
The regular meeting of the President and Board or Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council
Chambers of the 'Ji l lage Hall on Wednesday, June 11, 1958 at 8:05 ?.1•l. The
Cleric called the roll and reported the following were
'resent: G. Eldon Holmquist, President
Carl J. Jaeger
Joseph 1•1. Koss
Harold L. Peterson
Maurice C. Petesch
Absent: Joseph U. Brown
Arno D. Ueh1e
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. iir. Thomas
Matthews, Village Attorney, and 11r. Royce Owens, Village Manager, viere present
also.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger, that the minutes of
the regular meeting held May 14, 1958, the special meeting of May V.,., 1;5u,
and the special meeting of May 21, 1953 be approved as submitted.
Carried unanimously.
Approve Bills
The following bills were presented for cons- Ideration:
Harry Allsbrow
$ 126.00
l-lm. Behnke
126.00
Fred poone
126.00
Clayton Fehr
126.00
Ruth Hanich
126.00
H. Jensen
126.00
G. Ott
126.00
Larry Alexander
27 -LA
l•!arren Bahsen
99.1:•
Al Bernardi
8.72
Rolland Charlier
36.18
Esther Giss
13.50
J. Lencione
76.16
Pat McMaster
19.09
George Sticken
29.12
L. Vari ck
14.63
Bell & Gustus
23.19
Bimco Products
17.25
Paul Booth
30.00
Burgess, Anderson & Tate
39.32
James B. Clow & Co.
26.62
Central Tire Co.
6.00
S. H. Couch Co.
113.37
Crown Temperature
7077.00
Deerfield Construction Co.
1;22.00
Deerfield Construction Co.
9 2. 000
Deerfield Lavin & Garden Spot
230.25
D -X Sunray Oil Co.
527.56
Deerfield News
.65
Glenview Electric
21.00
Glidden Company
33.00
George Hall
54..c,5
C. H. Hansen
25.00
Highland Park
54.3;
Hi9ftland Park Auto Parts
15.30
Highland Park Nevis
63.60
Homelite
82.00
IBM
.27.71
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
329.65
Jacobs
6.05
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1
59
0
1.00
150.00
11.04
226.35
32.00
60.65
18.00
x:49.90.
38.25
25.00
1.35
159.93
1433.45
6.50
106.70
3.00
5.97
32.88
35.15
3.27
67.68
10693.89
Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Petehch, that the bills as listed
above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following voter
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
Reports Reports of the Building Commissioner;,Fire Marshal,
and Health Officer for May were read acid approved.
The report of the Chief of Police, showing 133 cases and fines of $961 in May,
was approved.
Attorney's Retainer Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Koss,
$150 per month that the retainer fee for Mr. Thomas A. Matthews,
Village Attorney, be increased to $150 per month,
effective July 1, 1958. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
New Police Eligibility Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
List Authorized that the Board of Police Commissioners be authorized
and directed to establish a new Police Eligibility
List as soon as a waiver is received from the remaining member on the present
list.
Carried unanimously.
Trustee Petesch reported that George Hall had been promoted to the
position of Police Lieutenant after competitive examinations held by the Board
of Police Commissioners, and would automatically receive an increase in salary
effective June 15, 1958, as provided in the ordinance classifying positions
and setting salary ranges for Village employees.
Resolution - Toll Highway A resolution was presented and read providing for
Signs the erection and maintenance of directional signs
for the Toll Highway, within the Village of Deerfield.
Trustee Peterson moved, sdconddd by Trustee Koss, that the resolution be adopted.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None' (0)
Kansas State College
Thomas A. Matthews
Motor Parts & Mach.
Momar Industries
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Material Service
Mer -Jac
North Shore Gas Co.
Dave Petersen
Aksel Petersen
Pitney Bowes
Republic Company
Rockwell Mfg. Company
Singer Printing Co.
Shelly - Andrews Co.
City of TAmpa
Shore Line Blue Print
Michael Todd Co.
Tropical Paint Co.
University of Illinois
Herman Ziebell
Payroll for May, 1958
0
1.00
150.00
11.04
226.35
32.00
60.65
18.00
x:49.90.
38.25
25.00
1.35
159.93
1433.45
6.50
106.70
3.00
5.97
32.88
35.15
3.27
67.68
10693.89
Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Petehch, that the bills as listed
above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following voter
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
Reports Reports of the Building Commissioner;,Fire Marshal,
and Health Officer for May were read acid approved.
The report of the Chief of Police, showing 133 cases and fines of $961 in May,
was approved.
Attorney's Retainer Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Koss,
$150 per month that the retainer fee for Mr. Thomas A. Matthews,
Village Attorney, be increased to $150 per month,
effective July 1, 1958. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
New Police Eligibility Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
List Authorized that the Board of Police Commissioners be authorized
and directed to establish a new Police Eligibility
List as soon as a waiver is received from the remaining member on the present
list.
Carried unanimously.
Trustee Petesch reported that George Hall had been promoted to the
position of Police Lieutenant after competitive examinations held by the Board
of Police Commissioners, and would automatically receive an increase in salary
effective June 15, 1958, as provided in the ordinance classifying positions
and setting salary ranges for Village employees.
Resolution - Toll Highway A resolution was presented and read providing for
Signs the erection and maintenance of directional signs
for the Toll Highway, within the Village of Deerfield.
Trustee Peterson moved, sdconddd by Trustee Koss, that the resolution be adopted.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None' (0)
„ esolution - Sewage .Treatment The following resolution was presented and
?lant Corrections read by President Holmquist:
RESOLUTION
BE IT PESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to
retain Baxter and Woodman, as engineers to superintend the immediate
corrections of the faulty sewage treatment plant operation by the quickest
means possible. This authorization includes the use of the former system
to the fullest extent possible, and resorting to the use of lagooning
if necessary. Baxter and tloodman are to consult constantly with the Village
Manager and Superintendent of Public Works in all moves and they are to
agree before going ahead, or else to call in the SEwer and.Water Committee
in order to reach agreement. The xamount to be spent for necessary corrections
shall not be in excess of $5,000.00.
Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss, that the resolution be adopted.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
'lay s: None 10)
Trustee Petesch stated he had voted "Aye1° only because of the emergency
and the need for immediate action.
The meeting was recessed for the presentation of a flag by officers of
the American Legion and Amvets.
The meeting was reccnvened by President Holmquist, Trustees Jaeger,
(Coss, Peterson and Petesch present.
ilesolution - Chestnut Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Paving - $5,091.37 - MFT Koss, that a resolution be adopted appropriating
$5,091.37 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the
completion of the pavement of Chestnut Street between Greenwood Avenue and
Telegraph (toad. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
Agreement - Greengard Associates Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss,
Chestnut Street Improvement that the execution of an agreement be authorized
between Charles 1•1. Greengard and Associates and
the Village of Deerfield for professional services in connection with the
improvement of-Chestnut Street. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
'lays: None (0)
Approve Doughnut Day Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
June 13, 1958 that the Board approve the Salvation Army's
request for permission to hold Doughnut Tag Day
in Deerfield on June 13, 1958, as recommended by the United Fund Committee.
Carried unanimously.
Ordinance - ;: epayment for Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
!lilmot I:d. SEwer (0- 58 -26) that an ordinance be adopted providing for
repayment to Harold D. Friedman, Chicago Con-
struction Company, for approximately 662 feet of sanitary sewer in ::'ilmot
;load, and establishing fees for connection and methods of repayment. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, !Goss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
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Ordinance -Supt. of Inspections- Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
Potition and Salary, $7500 that an ordinance be adopted amending Ordinance
(0-58-27) #200 by establishing the ungraded position of
Superintendent of Inspections, with a salary of
$7,500.00 per year. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaege
Nays: None
Supt. of Ins
Robert Bowen
Inspections,
r, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
(0)
sections Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee
Koss, that the Village Manager be' authorized to
employ Mr. Robert Bowen as Superintendent of
effective June 16, 1958. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
C.0 Petition - Wilmot Road Petitions were received signed by 95 residents
�^ Improvement of the Village, requesting the improvement of
Wilmot Road'this summer, by paving and the
construction of sidewalks. Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by T�ustee Koss,
of that the petitions be r6ferrdd to the Street and Bridge Committee for study.
Carried unanimously.
President Holmquist stated that pdbns for the improvement of Wilmot Road
were under consideration by the Street and Bridge Committee, whose reoommendation
should be ready for the July meeting of the Board.
President Holmquist reported members of the Building Board of Appeals
had consented to re- appointment.
Trustee Koss reported alternate iselections would be made for the Appeals
Boards and Plan Commission to become familiar with the work and be ready to
assume active membership when appointed. Chairmen of the Boards will.be
requested to recommend alternates.
Approve Clara Ender Subd. The Plan Commission recommended approval of
Unit #2 Clara Ender's Subdivision Unit #2, and waiving
the sidewalks requirement. Trustee Koss moved,
seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the Board approve the recommendation of the
Plan Commission, and the President and Clerk be authorized to sign the plat
of subdivision. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Sale of Police Mr. Owens, Village Manager, recommended that the
Isar 1956 Police Ford be used as an auxiliary Village
staff car, and the 1955 Ford be sold. Trustee
Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the Village Manager be authorized
to sell the 1955 Ford at a price to be determined by the Village Manager and
some other per. §on'gda1- i:fied to appraise the value. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
Appointments - Board of
The following
appointments we're made to the
Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning
Appeals by President Holmquist:
Lester T. Moate
Term expires
in 1965
Edwin M. Gillen
Term expires
in 1959
Mr. Gillen replaces Mrs. G.
F. Clampitt, who
was appointed to the Plan
Commi ssi;on.
President Holmquist reported members of the Building Board of Appeals
had consented to re- appointment.
Trustee Koss reported alternate iselections would be made for the Appeals
Boards and Plan Commission to become familiar with the work and be ready to
assume active membership when appointed. Chairmen of the Boards will.be
requested to recommend alternates.
Approve Clara Ender Subd. The Plan Commission recommended approval of
Unit #2 Clara Ender's Subdivision Unit #2, and waiving
the sidewalks requirement. Trustee Koss moved,
seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the Board approve the recommendation of the
Plan Commission, and the President and Clerk be authorized to sign the plat
of subdivision. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Sale of Police Mr. Owens, Village Manager, recommended that the
Isar 1956 Police Ford be used as an auxiliary Village
staff car, and the 1955 Ford be sold. Trustee
Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the Village Manager be authorized
to sell the 1955 Ford at a price to be determined by the Village Manager and
some other per. §on'gda1- i:fied to appraise the value. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: None (0)
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Blietz -Nixon Trustee !Goss, Zoning Chairman, read a letter
received from Messrs. Blietz and Nixon,
requesting that certain requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance be amended
for their development, relating to time limitations, secondary streets, bridges,
sidewal.ks and illuminated si 9%s. Trustee Koss stated the Board would talcs
these requests under consideration, and would refer the question of signs to
the Board of Zoning Appeals. Messrs, Blietz and Nixon write they had instructed
their attorney to consult with the Village Attorny regarding the case pending
before the Supreme Court, which had been continued to June 16.
fir. Matthews, Village Attorney,stated that, in consideration of the
new ordinance, rezoning the major part of the Blietz -Nixon property, the
attorneys representing Blietz -Nixon had agreed to a continuance until next
fall, and it was possible they might avk that the case be dismissed.
Dr. Sarton, 1565 l•loodbine Court, and Mr,�.Werness, North Avenue, were
present, and requested that the Village Board work with the Village of Bannock-
burn to pur North Avenue a,h a passable condition. They stated the installation
of the water main along North Avenue last summer had covered the gravel they
hae spread at their own expense. President Holqmuist and Mr. Owens stated they
would investigate what could be done to improve North Avenue.
Mr. Levitt, Northwoods Drive, requested that the Board take advantage
of the State Highway'Department's offer:to'clear a walk along the right of
way of 1-!aukegan Road from Northwoods Drive to Greenwood Avenue, and the Village
spread gravel on the walk for the protection of the children going along
t1aukegan "oad to school. The matter was taken under advisement by the Board.
Upon motion by Trustee Petesch, seconded by Trustee Koss, the meeting
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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