09/20/1971September 20, 1971
A meeting of the Board of Local Improvements of the Village of Deerfield was
called to order by the President in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on
Monday, September 20, 1971 at 8:30 p.m. The secretary called the roll and reported
that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
Charles R. Bootz
Albert E. Brust
George Kelm
Werner E. Neuman
Stephen M. Slavin
M. Jay Turner, Jr.
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also presetit were
Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Mr. Brust moved, seconded by Mr. Bootz, that the minutes of the meeting held
September 7, 1971 be approved as submitted. Motion carried uriafiimtiusly.
Discussion -S /A 110
Wilmot Improvements
bids for the construction of
exceeded the amount provided
several courses of action av,
the additional costs, rather
assessment.
The manager stated that Baxter & Woodman, engineers
for Wilmot Road curb and sidewalk improvement,
Special Assessment No. 110, had reported that
the &improvement, plus legal and engineering costs,
in the assessment roll by $5,000 to $5,500. Of the
ailable to the Board, he recommended that the Village pay
than abandon the project or initiate a supplemental
The Village attorney reported he'.had discussed the assessment with Mr. Lyle
Petersen, spokesman for the five objecting owners whose properties extend to the
center line of Wilmot Road. Mr. Petersen had stated the objectors would dedicate
the East 30 ft. of their property for Wilmot Road right -of -way and construct side-
walks themselves provided the Village will pay for the construction of curb and gutter
and parkway seeding.
Mr. Turner stated he was concerned about setting a precedent if the Village
pays for installation of curb and gutter, an improvement to private property. It was
pointed out the objectors would dedicate 30 ft. for right -of -way and install sidewalks
themselves. Mr. Neuman stated the sidewalks was requested by parents who were concerned
about the safety of school children, and recommended that the Board proceed with the
improvement as outlined by the Village attorney.
Resolution Awarding Contract Mr. Neuman moved, seconded by Mr. Turner, that a
Bolander -S /A 110 - Wilmot Resolution be adopted awarding the contract for
Improvements Wilmot Road curb and sidewalks, Special Assessment
No. 110, to Eric Bolander Construction Company,
the low bidder. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Brust, Neuman, Turner (4)
Nays: Klem, Slavin (2)
Accept Offer 5 Objectors Vr. Neuman moved, seconded by Mr. Turner,
Re: S/A 110 that.the Board accept the offer of the five
objecting property owners to dedicate the
East 30 ft. of their properties for Wilmot Road right --of -way and to install
sidewalks at their own expense, the said sidewalks to be installed within 30
days in accordance with plans and specifications, and authorize the Village to
pay other expenses of the improvement from corporate or other available funds.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Brust, Neuman, Turner (4)
Nays: Kelm, Slavin (2)
There being no further business to come before the Board of Local Improve-
ments, on motion by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Bootz, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:47 p.m.
Secretary
APPROVED:
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