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March 18, 1959
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 Wednesday, March 18, 1959 at 9:00 P.M.
The Clerk called the roll and reported the following were
Present: G. E. Holmquist, President
Joseph W. Koss
Harold L. Peterson
Maunice C. Petesch
Arno D. Wehle
Absent: Joseph W. Brown
Carl J. Jaeger
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Mr.. Thomas
A. Matthews, Village Attorney, and Mr. Royce W. Owens, Village Manager, were
also present.
On motion by Trustee Peterson, seconded by Trutee Wehle, minutes of
the regular meeting held March 11, 1959 were approved as submitted.
Resolution - Approve Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Baxter i; Woodman Engineering Koss, that a resolution be adopted accepting
Report - Water Improvements and approving the engineering report of
Baxter & Woodman, Engineers for the Village
on the proposed improvements to the Village water system, including the
supplemental report dated March 11, 1959. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Contract - Water Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee
Highland Park Peterson, that the contract with Highland
Park setting forth the terms and conditions
of the purchase of water from Higha6d.,Park be accepted, and the President
and Clerk be authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the Village.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - $545,000 An ordinance creating an issue of $545,000
Water Revenue Bonds WAter Revenue Bonds, Series of 1959, of the
(0-59-22) Village of Deerfield, Lake and Cook Counties,
Illinois, was presented and discussed. Mr.
Gilbert, Central Avenue, stated it was his opinion that at least a part of
the cost of water improvements should be financed by General Obligation Bonds,
since all taxable property is benefitted by the proposed water improvements,
and should pay for such benefits, whereas under revenue bond financing, the
users of water pay the entire cost. He also discussed Fire Department needs,
relating such needs to the cost of fire insurance in Deerfield. President
Holmquist requested that Mr. Gilbert furnish a copy of this excellent
report for Village records.
Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the ordinance
creating an issue of $545,00.0 Water Revenue Bonds of the Village of Deerfield
be adopted. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Trustee Brown enetered the meeting and was present thereafter.
Brown's Vote
WAter Report
Contract
of the water
of $545,000
Recorded Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Bonds Petesch, that Trustee Brown be recorded as
voting "Aye" on the resolution accepting the
Baxter * Woodman Water report, the acceptance
contract with Highland Park, and the Ordinance creating an issue
dater Revenue Bonds. Adopted by the following vote:
Resignation - Harry Kubalek A letter of resignation from the Safety
Safe y Council Council was received from Mr. Harry Kubalek,
to be effective Marh 1, 1959. Trustee
Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that Mr. Kubalek's resignation
be accepted, and a letter be sent to him expressing appreciation for his
services. Motion carried unanimously.
Appoint E. B. Klasinski Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Public Works Foreman Brown, that the appointment of Mr. Edward B.
Klasinski, 1036 Broadmoor, Deerfield, as
Public Works Foreman, effective April 1, 1959 at Salary Range 36A, Step B.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Koss Report - National Trustee Koss gave a complete report on the
Brick Company possible purchase of the National Brick
Company property, explaining in detail the
financing of the purchase, through sale of buildings, parcels of land, a
land fill operation to bring the clay mining excavation to grade, and use of
part6f Sales Tax receipts, and still'leave a large tract for recreational
activities. He stated it was his opinion that the property could be acquired
for $1,875,000.00 and the Village would realize a net profit on the transaction.
it would eliminate the problems inherent in the operations of the brick yard,
such as smoke, fumes and extension of the existing hole.
Option to Purchase - National Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
Ayes:
Brown, Koss, Peterson,
Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays:
None (0)
Company
Authorize Publication
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
$545,000
Water Revenue
Peterson, that the ordinance creating an
Bond
Ordinance
issue of $545,000 Water Revenue-Bonds be
be instructed to prepare said option as outlined above,
Board for approval. Adopted by the following vote:
to be submitted
published in the Deerfield Review, as required
o�
by law.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Brown, Koss, Peterson,
Petesch, Wehle (5)
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Nays:
None (0)
Resignation - Harry Kubalek A letter of resignation from the Safety
Safe y Council Council was received from Mr. Harry Kubalek,
to be effective Marh 1, 1959. Trustee
Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that Mr. Kubalek's resignation
be accepted, and a letter be sent to him expressing appreciation for his
services. Motion carried unanimously.
Appoint E. B. Klasinski Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Public Works Foreman Brown, that the appointment of Mr. Edward B.
Klasinski, 1036 Broadmoor, Deerfield, as
Public Works Foreman, effective April 1, 1959 at Salary Range 36A, Step B.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Koss Report - National Trustee Koss gave a complete report on the
Brick Company possible purchase of the National Brick
Company property, explaining in detail the
financing of the purchase, through sale of buildings, parcels of land, a
land fill operation to bring the clay mining excavation to grade, and use of
part6f Sales Tax receipts, and still'leave a large tract for recreational
activities. He stated it was his opinion that the property could be acquired
for $1,875,000.00 and the Village would realize a net profit on the transaction.
it would eliminate the problems inherent in the operations of the brick yard,
such as smoke, fumes and extension of the existing hole.
Option to Purchase - National Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
Brick Co. - $10,000 that a six month option
be taken by the
Village
for the purchase of the
National Brick
Company
property at a price of $1,075,000.00; that $10,000.00 earnest money be
deposited to be refunded if the option is not exercised,
with provision
to
extend the option for additional periods if so desired;
and the Village
Attorney
be instructed to prepare said option as outlined above,
Board for approval. Adopted by the following vote:
to be submitted
to the
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Specs. Plans for Land Fill
Authorlied - Trial Period
be drawn up within the period
such plans and specifications,
land fill on a trial basis for
Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee
Peterson I ithat specifications and engin-
eering standards for a sanitary land fill
:)f one month, and upon the approval of
the Board undertake the operation of a
six months. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch,-Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
There being no further business.to� come before the meeting, on
motion by Trustee Peterson, seconded by Trustee Petesch, the meeting was
adjourned.
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APPROVED:
;Village President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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