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01/06/19644 "T executive.session. Mr. Bowen stated it appeared prices in the proposed ordinance could be adjusted based on figures given by Mr. Greengard on the proposed Hovland Special Assessment. Decision was made to defer the matter to the next meeting. Accept Wayne Ave. Improvements Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the improvements in Wayne Avenue be accepted by the village, as recommended by the engineer. Motion carried unanimously. Resignation Arthur O'Brien A letter of resignation was received from Village Prosecutor Mr. Arthur O'Brien, who has been acting as village prosecutor. President Whitney asked the manager to submit recommendations for the position. Resignation - Robt. Demichelis A letter of resignation from the Plan Plan Commission Commission was received from Mr. Robert Demichelis, who will no longer be a resident of the Village after the 1st of the year. The manager was asked to write to Mr. ' Demichelis expressing appreciation for his' service -to the village, and to ask In the Manpower Commission to submit recommendations for a replacement. Trustee r-.I Wetzel suggested the Manpower Commission give consideration to recommending an attorney for membership on the Plan Commission. U V Communications A letter was received from Mr. Irving Blietz, complimenting the managerial staff for excellent service. A letter was received from the Deerfield Junior Chamber of Commerce stating they had adopted President Whitney's suggestion of last year, and the organiza- tion would sponsor a Deerfield Family Day on July 4th. The manager was directed to reply to the JC's letter commedding them for their public spirit, and to publicly urge that other organizations cooperate in the Family Day plans. Approve Resub. Scatterwood The Building Commissioner recommended that Lots 2 -5, Unit 9 the Board approve the resubdivision of Lots 2 to 5, inclusive, Scatterwood Sub- division making four lots into three. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the President be authorized to sign the said plat. Motion Carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :55 p.m. " e t APPROVED: 1 W President TEST: ///��� /^\ �8 / J ! Village Cler � k�� January 6, 1964 The regular 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, January 6, 1964 at 8 :15 P.M. The clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: David C. Whitney, President Ira K. Hearn, Jr. John A. S. Lindemann James E. Mandler George P. Schleicher Ellis W. Smith James M. Wetzel Absent: None and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Seymour Axelrood, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Moved by Trustee Mandler, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes of 31.8 the regular meeting held December 2, 1963 be approved as corrected, and minutes of the regular meeting held December 16, 1963, and Board of Local Improvements meeting on December 16 and December 18, 1963 be approved-as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Resignation - Village President President Whitney read a letter submitting his resignation as Village President, effect- ive January 10, 1964, this action due to his acceptance of a position in New York which will require his moving from the Village. He thanked the manager, Depart- ment heads, employees, Board members and citizens for their cooperation, and stated it was only a new position which required him to move to New York City that was responsible for his resignation at a time when his policies and those of a majority of the Board were under attack by a minority. Trustee Hearn congratulated the President on his new position. In accept- ance of his resignation, speaking as a citizen and a member of the Board of Trustees, he expressed appreciation for his ten years of service to the community. He stated the Village was losing a dedicated citizen who had consistently strived to do what was best for the entire community, and that he felt he was speaking for the majority of the citizens of the Village. Members of the Board and the audience rose to applaud Mr. Whitney. Ordinance - Special Tapping Fees Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee County Line Sewer & Water Smith, that the ordinance be adopted esta- 0 -64 -1) blishing special tapping charges for sanitary sewer and water main connections on Lake Cook Road from 360 feet west of Wilmot Road to 550 feet east of Willow Avenue. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: Mandler (1) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. 1st Presentation - Municipal The first presentation was made of an ord- Code Amendments inance amending the Municipal Code of 1963 by adding thereto sections relating to injury of Public Property, Reckless or Negligent Driving, Abandoned Vehicles, Curfew, Deliquent or Mendicaibt Children, Liquor in Vehicles, Possession of Liquor by Minor, Noise, and establishing penalties for violations thereof. The letter from Mr. Warren Jackman, President School District 110 regarding gas stations near schools and other places of public assembly was referred to the village attorney with a request that such an ordinance be prepared for review and discussion by the Board. Ordinance Amending Jurisdictional In connection with a letter from the Village Map 0 & R to R -2 (0 -64 -2) attorney relating to the zoning of the Mitchell -Eides property, Trustee Hearn stated it had been the decision of a majority of the Board that the highest and most practical use of the land south of County Line Road from Pfingsten to the Volkswagen tract was under an 0 & R classification. He said there were no changes in fact, and in prior analysis and conclusion from that decision. However, since this classification was not acceptable to a substantial segment of the citizens and in recognition of theif expressed opinions, he proposed than aM ordinance be adopted amending the Jurisdictional Area Map by designating as R -2 all the area bounded by'Pfingsten Road on the east, the Illinois Toll Road on the south, the Volkswagen Import Motors tract on the west, and Lake Cook Road on the North. The ordinance was presented. . . Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher that the rules be waived to permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) Trustee Hearn then moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. 49- Trustee Lindemann suggested that in any and all hearings on this and other property in the jurisdictional area, whether in Deerfield, Northbrook, Cook County or Lake County, a committee of three citizens attend to aid in supporting the residential zoning. He suggested that Messrs. John T. Jursich, and Frank Duffy, be members of the committee. Trustee Mandler invited leaders of the group who urged residential development to proceed to get support for what is felt to be a proper development for the area. Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) The manager was directed to send a letter to Mr. O'Brien thanking him for his. services. A letter was received from President Hall of Bannockburn regarding the Telegraph Road railroad .crossing. He stated that if Deerfield decides additional protection is needed at the crossing, his Board would be happy to discuss the matter in an attempt to arrive at an equitable solution. Trustee Schleicher asked the manager to write to President Hall stating that the Board is not recommending any additional protection at this time. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an Electrical Commission Amendment ordinance creating a six member Electrical Commission as.required by Statute. 1st Presentation - Zoning The first presentation was made of an Amendment Innisfree Sub. ordinance zmending the Zoning Ordinance to establish an R -8 Residential classifica- tion for the proposed Innisfree Subdivision. President Whitney directed the manager to send copies of the Building Commissioner's report on the subdivision to the Plan Commission and suggested that a meeting be arranged to try to work out details. The attorney for Kennedy Development Company asked for an opportunity to study the ordinance prior to action to be taken at the next meeting. Residents of Brierhill Road and their attorney asked for a copy of the ordinance and to be heard before Board action. Accept Improvements Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Robert Hyde Sub. Mandler that improvements in the Robert Hyde Subdivision be accepted as recommended by the Building Commissioner, subject to the one year maintenance bond. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) The letter from Charles Greengard, engineer, regarding a reduction in the Marshall assessment for the Greenwood Interceptor Storm Sewer Special Assessment was referred to the Building Commissioner, who later asked that the matter be held over to the next meeting. Defer Greenwood Sidewalk S/A Discussion was had on the Building Commission- ers report on the proposed Greenwood Avenue sidewalk Special Assessment project. He estimated the total cost to be $15,000 to $17,000, including necessary adjustment of drainage ditches and manholes. He Appointc:Matthews Office A letter was received from Mr. Thomas Matthews As Village Prosecutor explaining changes in court procedures under the Judicial Reform Law. Mr. Axelrood stated that the Village attorney's office could represent the Village in cases formerly handled by Mr. Arthur O'Brien. Trustee Hearn stated it was evident the Village attorney's office should handle zoning cases or any cases challenging the validity of any village ordinance. The manager reported he had discussed the position of prosecuting attorney with Mr. Theodore Cornell, attorney of Highland Park, and with Mr. Linscott Hanson, who is a resident of Deerfield maintaining legal offices in Chicago, and both had indicated their willingness to serve. A letter from Judge Earl Paul was read proposing appointment of Mr. James Reagan, Deerfield attorney, for the Board's consideration. The manager stated he was confident that any of these men would do a creditable job. Discussion was had on the appointment, and Trustee Hearn'stated- itt`was hf.S opi:n.i;on ^that'the;"virl.l:age attorney''$ office was emminently qualified to handle these cases. Trustee Mandler said that he favored Trustee Hearn's suggestion that the attorney's office be appointed, and if LU experience indicates the need for a local attorney to handle traffic cases V only, a change could then be made. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the village attorney be appointed prosecuting attorney for all cases to be heard under the new Judicial Law. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) The manager was directed to send a letter to Mr. O'Brien thanking him for his. services. A letter was received from President Hall of Bannockburn regarding the Telegraph Road railroad .crossing. He stated that if Deerfield decides additional protection is needed at the crossing, his Board would be happy to discuss the matter in an attempt to arrive at an equitable solution. Trustee Schleicher asked the manager to write to President Hall stating that the Board is not recommending any additional protection at this time. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an Electrical Commission Amendment ordinance creating a six member Electrical Commission as.required by Statute. 1st Presentation - Zoning The first presentation was made of an Amendment Innisfree Sub. ordinance zmending the Zoning Ordinance to establish an R -8 Residential classifica- tion for the proposed Innisfree Subdivision. President Whitney directed the manager to send copies of the Building Commissioner's report on the subdivision to the Plan Commission and suggested that a meeting be arranged to try to work out details. The attorney for Kennedy Development Company asked for an opportunity to study the ordinance prior to action to be taken at the next meeting. Residents of Brierhill Road and their attorney asked for a copy of the ordinance and to be heard before Board action. Accept Improvements Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Robert Hyde Sub. Mandler that improvements in the Robert Hyde Subdivision be accepted as recommended by the Building Commissioner, subject to the one year maintenance bond. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) The letter from Charles Greengard, engineer, regarding a reduction in the Marshall assessment for the Greenwood Interceptor Storm Sewer Special Assessment was referred to the Building Commissioner, who later asked that the matter be held over to the next meeting. Defer Greenwood Sidewalk S/A Discussion was had on the Building Commission- ers report on the proposed Greenwood Avenue sidewalk Special Assessment project. He estimated the total cost to be $15,000 to $17,000, including necessary adjustment of drainage ditches and manholes. He 50 proposed that the drainage work be paid from Motor Fuel Tax funds, which would reduce the cost of the sidewalk construction to $8,000 to $9,000 to be paid by Special Assessments. The manager. reported Motor Fuel Tax funds were not avail- able for this work at this time. Trustee Mandler proposed the matter be deferred to next year, and that the usual procedure of an informal hearing be followed to get an expression of opinion from the property owners. The Board approved this suggestion. Safety Council Report A report was received from the Safety Council stating their major goal would be a program of safety education directed to parents and schools. They suggested in future bicycle registration, licenses. be issued at the Village Hall in the same manner vehicle stickers are handled. They felt their efforts in the last bicycle registration had not produced satisfactory results since only 1200 licenses had been issued. They also proposed a re- organization of the Council to provide that a chairman be appointed for the middle year of his three year term. Trustee Wetzel stated it was his opinion that bicycle registration should not be considered a revenue producing matter, but rather to provide an opportunity to present bicycle safety information to the children. He took recognition of the fact that the manpower of the Police Department limited their participation in bike safety education, but felt that even the present program produced some beneficial results. He also suggested the manager consult with the Chief of Police on increasing their participation in bicycle registration, and recommended the licensing program be continued.. Trustee Schleicher stated the Safety Council had made a constructive suggestion on the appointment of the chairman, and asked the attorney to prepare an ordinance implementing this suggestion for consideration by the Board. Presi- dent Whitney suggested that a riding test be made a part of the bicycle registra- tion. A member of the audience brought to the Board's attention a new state law which requires Ghat all bicycles be equipped with lights. Award Contract S/A #102 - Cedar, Spruce, etc. To E. A. Meyer Const. Co. Smith moved, seconded by Trus Meyer Construction Company at said contract be authorized. A report was received from Ciorba, Spies, & Gustafson, engineers for S/A # 102, recom- mending acceptance of the bid of E. A. Meyer Construction Co., the low bidder. Trustee tee Wetzel, that the contract be awarded to E. A. the bid Price of $73,474.50 and execution of the Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) Approve Clavinia Entrance Plans Entrance plans for the Clavinia Subdivision were reviewed by the Board. Trustee Hearn moved,.seconded by Trustee Schleicher that the plans be approved and issuance of permits authorized. Motion carried unanimously. A letter was received from School District 108 regarding the proposed Innisfree Subdivision. They stated the subdivision poses several problems to the District: present schools are near or at maximum capacity, and the only access from the subdivision would be via Deerfield Road or County Line Road. They urged consideration of alteration of present district boundaries to work out a cooperative plan for neighborhood accessibility. President Whitney stated School District 109's Board of Education had voted 6 -1 against a change in district boundaries. However, he requested a copy of the letter be sent to the Plan Commission and to the President and Superintendent of District 109. The manager reported the developer planned to renovate the present bridge to give better access to the schools from the subdivision. Authorize Bailiff and Temporary Clerk sessions, and the he had approved stated, with court in session four week for a bailiff's services. The manager reported that most municipal- ities were providing a policeman to act as bailiff for the local judge's court this position subject to Board approval. He hours per week, the cost would be $16 per He further reported Judge Paul had recommended that the Court Clerk be paid for an additional three weeks work in clearing up and filing cases disposed of during the period of local court sessions. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler that the-Board approve payment to the Court Clerk for three weeks and the employment of a policeman as a bailiff for Deerfield Court sessions. Adopted by the following vote: [1 1 1 51 Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler; Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) Re: R. R. Sign Removal A letter was received regarding removal of TDI fre- standing signs at the railroad station. The company agreed to remove the posters immediately., but asked that they be permitted to delay removal of the framework until warmer weather, due to difficulties in removing the frames from frozen ground. The Board authorized the manager to notify the company that their proposal would be acceptable to the Village. Soil Testing Zoning A letter was received from the attorney for Soil Testing Services asking that the Board give consideration to reducing minimum lot size requirements in the M District regulations to one acre instead of the three acre minimum presently stipulated. He said the three acre requirement represented a severe restriction which would prevent the owners from selling portions of the tract and other owners in the area were also in favor of such a reduction. He further stated the owners were opposed to an 0 & R classification proposed by the Village. Trustee Mandler requested that the Village attorney be instructed to tell the company pjhatrpc or'commi-tments were made with respect to annexation and report back to the Board. A letter was received from Cullman Wheel Company stating thep were consider - ing the purchase of a 5.6 acre tract from Soil Testing and asked if the Village would serve the property with sewer and water services. President Whitney directed r-.q that a letter be sent to the company advising them that Soil Testing Services are Z negotiating with the Village on annexation of the property, and if annexation is completed the property would be served. Accept Improvements A letter was received from the engineer Oxford Homes Bub. recommending acceptance of improvements in Unit #1, Oxford Homes Subdivision, and release of the 10' /o escrow to the developer. The Building Commissioner reported he bed inspected the improvements and also recommended acceptance. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith that improvements in Unit #1, Oxford Homes Subdivision be accepted, as recommended. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes:. Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) The manager read a directive to Village employees on Standard Operating Procedures for consideration of signs included with building plans. The manager reported that the Liebling zoning case was now closed, the court having refused to permit re- opening the-suit for a decision on the present R -IA zoning. Approve 5300 - NIMPAC Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher that the Board authorize a contribution of $300 to the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, as recommended by the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following Vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6) Nays: None (0) The manager reported the State Sanitary Water Board had approved sewer plans for Lake Eleanor Subdivision.. . Christmas greetings sent to the Village's Sister City Luedinghausen, Germany by Mr. Arthur Ullmann, chariman of the Sister City Committee, were read by the manager. It was reported that Mr. Ullmann is obtaining pictures of the Village to send to Leudinghausen, and is also workin g with the High School on an exchange student project with the Sister City. The manager announced a conference on suburban planning to be held at Northwestern University on January 9. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. APPROVED: �, � I \, President ATTEST: Ld -d P;i� Village Clerk 52 January 20, 1964 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, January 20, 1964 at 8:10 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: Ira K. Hearn, Jr. John A. S. Lindemann James C. Mandler George P. Schleicher Ellis W. Smith James M. Wetzel Absent: None and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Seymour Axelrood, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that Trustee Lindemann be appointed President pro tem. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes of the regular meeting held January G, 1964 be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. ResolutT on y- Appoint Trustee Mandler presented and read a resolution I. K. Hearn President appointing Ira K. Hearn, Jr. President of the Village to hold office until a successor is elected and qualified at the April, 1965 election, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of David C. Whitney which was effective January 10, 1964. He then moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the said resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the resolution was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) Not voting: Hearn (1) The trustees signed the resolution. President Hearn stated he was appreciated the comments made by the office. He further stated that, wit the loyal and dedicated employees of power to further enhance the stature residential community. not grateful for the added responsibility, but Trustees in persuading him to accept the n the assistance and support of the Board and the Village, he would do everything in his and character of the Village as an outstanding The meeting was adjourned at 8 :20 for a meeting of the Board of Local Improvements. The meeting was reconvened at 8 :25 p.m.., all members present. Approve Bills - Payroll The following bills and payroll for the month of December were presented for consideration: December Payroll $24,013.04 Friedman Charitable 528.75 Mola Sewerage Cont. 14,645.80 Baxter & Woodman 273.88 Shaw, McDermott Co. 2,120.00 Louis Kole 2,115.00 Ciorba, Spies, Gustafson 92.69 Ciorba, Spies, Gustafson 317.05 Kelly & Padden, Inc. 2,120.00 Paul A. Schroeder 300.00 Quail & Co. 2,990.00 Quail & Co. 35.00 Beyer - Rueffel & Co. 120.00 Beyer - Rueffel & Co. 3,170.00 H. E. Sorenson Co. 390.00 H. E. Sorenson Co. 70.00 Frank S. Kelly 660.00 1 1 � I L� 53 Frank S. Kelly 780.00 R. Edwin Moore 840.00 H. E. Sorenson 125.00 Margaret Sorenson 120.010 Elsie Sass 70.00 Beyer - Rueffel & Co. 360.00 U. S. Post Office 47.40 Mayer Paving Co. 2,626.42 Baxter £'Woodman 445.48 Village of Deerfield 42.92 Baxter &Woodman 682.13 Baxter & Woodman 1,000.61 U. S. Post Office 100.00 Robert D. Charles 360.51 William Butler 150.72 Percy McLaughlin 99.10 Donald Mason 73.10 Larry Kick 53.49 David Kutok 1838 Robert G. Porter 31.73 Robert Hamilton 2.27 Sheldon Prais 61.73 Richard Colhoff 23.74 Norther Trust Co. 11,742.50 Village of Deerfield 45.00 George Na11 15.00 V Glenn E. Koets 15.00 V Thomas G. Rogge 15.00 Deerfield Park District 175.00 Fred G. B're i t l i ng 224.70 Carolyn Breitling 224.70 U. S. Post Office 100.00 Allyn Bank Equip. Co. 2.50 Amer. Inst. of Steel 7.00 Amer. Public Works 12.00 Automotive Lab. 24.38 Badger Meter Co. 40.88 Beco Equip. Co. 2.50 Robert E. Bowen 1.75 Burdette Smith Co. 20.00 B. A. T. Inc. 78.68 0. E. Carlson Co. 4.22 J. F. Chapple & Co. 722.64 Clavey,Auto Serv. 78.92 County Line Shell 22.50 Deerfield Disposal Service 14.00 Deerfield Electric Co. 725.46 Deerfield State Bank 236.32 Deerfield Tire & Supply 112.75 E S H Utility Sales 241.56 Engines Inc. 171.75 Eveready Manifold 66.44 Arthur Fink 90.00 Frabimor Equip. 346.81 Pragassi TV, Inc. 4.00 Carl C. Freiman 3.50 General Fuel Eng. Co. 559.60 F. B. Grant 5.00 Gravely Equip. Co. 2.80 Grimm - Hansen - Treland 73.64 Gulbrandsen, L. 39.00 Highland Park, City 10,068.12 Homelite 52.82 Illinois Bell Telephone 131.72 Interstate Electric 14.43 International Managers Assoc. 44.72 International Inst. Clerks 10.00 International Salt 2,171.19 Joboul Publishing 15.00 Phil Johnson, Inc. 2.10 Joseph Lumber Co. 3.19 Kee Lox Manuf. Co. 4.06 Lindemann Pharmacy 3.00 Lutz Constr. Co. 90.00 Matthews, Thomas A. 395.50 Menoni S Mocogni 128.83 Meyer, Arnold 66.00 Meyer & Wenthe 14.40 Motor Parts & Machine 11.82 Municipal Finance Assoc. 3.00 M. S. S. 'Inc. 1 1 .05 National Safety Council 50.00 Nordic Construction 90.00 111. Area Planning Comm. 300.00 Romano, Rice & O'Brien 90.00 O'Brien Manuf. Corp. 257.54 Pentzien; Wm. F. 3.00 Petersen, David J. 13.00 Pettibone & Co. 6.36 Petty Cash 167.79 Piper insurance 234.76 Public Service Co. 1,394.26 Reed - Randle 34.64 Reiland & Bree 14.48 Reliance Elevator 30.00 Rix & Co. 40.00 Rogers, Charles 235.14 Rogge, Th'omas 35.00 Savage Heating Inc. 1,105.65 Seitz Tree Service 164.00 Sherland, G. S. 15.08 Village of Deerfield 9.92 Shore Line Blue 12.19 Stilphen, Norris W. 6.65 Sunray DX Oil Co. 448.51 Valley Forge Flag Co. 5.70 Verako Products 51.66 Village of Deerfield 103.50 Village Hardware 32-72 Visi Flash 5.50 Waukegan'Sales Inc. 46.89 Westminster Inc. 96.85 Peter Baker & Son 149.94 Comm. Uniforms Co. 83.50 Deerfield' Review 77.40 Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the payroll be approved and the' bills as listed above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) ' Ordinance - Municcipa] Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Code Amendments (0- 4 -3) Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted amending the Municipal Code of 1963 by adding the following sections: 10,607 - injury to public property; 20.322 - Reckles's or wanton driving; 28.517 - Abandoned vehicles; Article XI - Curfew; 28.030 - Liquor in vehicles; 28.031 - Possession'of Liquor by minor; 28.032 - Noise; and establishing penalties for violations thereof. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel '(5) Nays None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance - Municipal Code Amendment - Electric Commission 0 -64 -4) Electrical Commission, Sections 8.1020 - 8.1202 - Recommendations. Adopted by the Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the ordinance be adopted amending the Municipal Code by adding thereto Article XII - Electrical Commission Established and following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance - Zoning Amendment The ordinahce was read establishing an Innisfree Sub. R =8 (0 -64 -5) R -8 Single- family Residence district and placing the proposed Kennedy Innis - free Subdivision in the R-8 classification. Mr. William Jacob, attorney repre- senting adjoining property owners, filed written objections to the ordinance. He stated the ordinance was not covered by the Plan Commission's notice of hearing 1 1 1 55 which made nog reference to a new classification. He reviewed the background of the present zoning of the subject property, and stated adjoining property owners had a right to rely on the maintenance of existing zoning, since no change had occured in the area that would warrant a change in zoning. He questioned owner- ship of the tract, and stated questions asked by him at the Plan Commission hearing in October had not been answered. He asked the Board to deny the rezoning since the petitioner had not shown that the public good would be served by the change, and stated if the Board acted in an arbitrary manner, the Courts would strike down such action. He said the plat of the proposed subdivision had been checked and several lots did not meet the 13,500 sq. ft. area requirement. . Mr.-David Hoffman, attorney representing Mr. Kennedy, gave details of ownership and stated all questions had been answered at the public hearing. Mr. Axelrood stated the Village attorney's office had examined the notice of hearing and the recommendation of the Plan Commission and found all in good order legally. Mr. Bruce Brown and Mr. Joseph Payne, residetns of Brierhill Road, presented plats of the Brierhill Road and Innisfree area showing lot sizes. Mr. Brown stated that average lot size on Brierhill Road was 46,000 sq. ft. Of the lots abutting Brierhill Road properties in the proposed subdivision, only eleven met the 20,000 sq. ft. area requirement of the R -1 district, according to the plat prepared by Mr. Kennedy. He asked the Board to require 20,000sq. ft. lot sizes for abutting lots. n Mr. Thomas Nelligan, Brierhill Road, stated he favored Mr. Kennedy's l and at least two others also held this opinion. ,—� proposal, P c.i Trustee Wetzel stated that he was disqualifying himself from voting on V this matter since he was purchasing property from Mr. Kennedy in the Scatterwoods Subdivision and might be considered prejudiced. In answer to President Hearn's question, Mr. Kennedy stated that the zoning of the proposed subdivision was approximately 40p /o R -1 and 609% R -IA, and that lot sizes were reduced in the 4%, but increased in 60% of the tract, and the intensity of land use for the entire tract was no greater than under present zoning. Mr. Payne pointed out that under the proposed rezoning, the tract could be resubdivided at a later date increasing the number of lots by reducing all lots to the minimum size established by the new R -8 district. Mr. Hoffman stated that the developer would submit a declaration of restrictions for the area, which would be executed and recorded and would bind any subsequent purchaser of the land, and prevent downgrading the area to minimum requirements. After further discussion, Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the ordinance be adopted as presented, subject to the filing of a declaration of hestrktion that would bind the land to the lot sizes platted, said declaration to be approved by the Village attorney. President Hearn stated that he would not sign the ordinance until a satisfactory agreement has been prepared and approved by the attorney. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (4) Nays: None (0) Not Voting: Wetzel (1) 1st Presentation - Ordinance The ordinance for Special Assessment S/A #103 - Hovland Improvements improvements in Hovland Subdivision, Warrant No. 103 was presented and read in full. Mr. Axelrood stated that any special.assessments in excess of $200,000 required publication of the ordinance, and he would arrange for such publication. Mr. Charles Stemwedel, attorney representing owners of 90 1/2 lots, objected to the special assessment on the basis that the proposed improvements would place an unwarranted burden on the owners. He proposed that the Board give considera- tion to rezoning the subdivision to something less than 20,000 sq. ft. lots in order to enable present property owners to resubdivide their 36,000 sq. ft. lots. Mr. Sumner Walker and Joseph Koss pointed out that several plans had been prepared for the Village for resubdivision of the area, and asked the Board to defer action on the proposed Special Assessment until such time as these Olans could be reviewed and decision made as to what would be the best development for the area. It was the concensus of the Board that due to the complexity of the problem, a reasonable time could be allowed to permit study of the area for a practical solution of zoning and improvements problems. Trustee Wetzel moved that a sixty day moratorium be declared.with a report to be submitted at the end of the period as to what progress had been made. Motion Carried unanimously. President Hearn suggested that interested groups get together to work out proposals and a progress report be submitted at each meeting of the Board. S/A #101 - Approve In connection with the Judge's proposal Reduction Marshall Assessment that the assessment for the Marshall property under Special Assessment #101, Greenwood Storm Sewer, be reduced by two thirds, Mr. Charles Greengard, engineer, stated that a number of houses on the west of Wayne Avenue had been connected at the rear lot line to the storm sewer installed in the Marshall tract, thereby reducing the capacity of the sewer by two thirds to drain that area.. Mr. Axel - rood stated he felt this was a reasonable compromise. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee;.Smith that the Marshall assessment be reduced by two thirds, as proposed. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) Deny Horenberger Rezoning The Plan Commission repott was read NW Corner, Wilmot- Deerfield recommending denial of a petition to rezone the Horenberger property at the northwest corner of Wilmot and Deerfield roads to the B -1 Neighborhood Business classification to permit the construction of a gas station. Trustee-Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Plan Commission's recommendation be accepted ind the petition be denied. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinances Violations Charged President Hearn read a letter from Mr. John Jursich, Warwick Road, addressed to the manager, and stated that it had been opened in the presence of the Board immediately prior to the regular meeting. The letter asked for dismissal of the building commissioner for failure to perform his duties. He listed violations of existing ordinances and pointed out enforcement of these ordinances was the responsibility of the building commissioner. Mr. Jursich addressed the Board and gave details of alleged violations as follows: Brierwood Vista Subdivision improvements constructed prior to plat approval and posting of bond; service garage for Brierwoods Country Club construct- ed on R -4 zoned property after legal non - conforming building was demolished; Sara Lee signs in an M district wherein only one sign is permitted; permit for alterations and enlargement of a non - conforming building issued to Arnold Pedersen for office building on Central Avenue without Board approval; Addresses of 15 'signs in the business districts which did not comply with the zoning regulations. He further charged that many policies of the Village were established in private meetings and then formally passed in public, without discussion. He stated many ordinances were passed at a first presentation contrary to the Board's rules, depriving the public of any opportunity to voice its opinions. He concluded his remarks by requesting resignation of the building commissioner and manager for failure to perform their duties. President Hearn stated the Board had listened carefully to these charges and the alleged violations would be investigated. He said the Board has known and approved what has been done and stated that no official action was taken by this Board that was nOt presented to the public and acted on in public. Trustee Wetzel complimented Mr. Jursich on exercising his rights as a citizen and stated. that the Board desired to-represent public opinion and that all their actions be taken in the public interest. Messrs. Di Pietro and Galvani, •local.contractors, complimented the building commissioner for excellent performance in the discharge of his duties. Mr. Raymond Meyer, former trustee, commended the Board for the work they and past boards had done and stated the Board always voted for what was best for the entire Village and not for any particular group. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith that the Board stand back of Manager Stilphen's and Building Commissioner Bowen's actions one hundred percent. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) President Hearn stated he was pleased at the action taken by the Board and the charges would-be investigated and reported in detail to the public. Appoint Wm. R. Theiss The Manpower Commission's recommenda- to Plan Commission tions having been received, President fi I a� Hearn appointed Mr. William R. Theiss, 504 Princeton, to the Plan Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Robert Demichelis.. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that this appointment be confirmed. Motion Carried unanimously. Approve Water and Sewer The manager reported that he had ex- Service - Cullman Wheel Co. plained to representatives of the z Cullman Wheel Co. that it was the policy of the Village not to furnish sewer and water services to properties outside the corporate limits; however, the tract the company proposes to buy is not conti- guous to the Village and annexation is not possible. He stated that the company proposed to construct a building which would occupy only 20% of the tract and would employ about 90 people. They request permission to extend sewer and water lines to serve their tract and would pay all costs. Mr. Axelrood stated that he had a conference with an attorney for the Public Service Company and d,ue to a shift in authority the aompany has requested a legal memorandum justifying the classification of their property as a condi- tional use in a residential district. The manager reported that Soil Testing .Laboratories had reviewed the manufacturing regulations and expressed concern about the minimum three acre site requirement since they had considered selling one acre tracts for development. After further discussion Trustee Mandler moved, to seconded by Trustee Smith, that the Board approve extension of sewer and water f..l mains to serve the Cullman Wheel Co. property at no cost to the Village provided Z the company agrees to petition for annexation when the property becomes contiguous, v and their development of the property will be inconformity with the regulations V of the manufacturing zoning regulations and the Deerfield Building Code. Adopted: by the fo.l lowi ng vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) Report - ICC Hearing Mr. Axelrood reported on the hearing Re: RR Crossing Gates before the Illinois Commerce Commission on the Village's petition for the in- stallation of crossing gates at Greenwood, Hazel and Osterman Avenues. He said concern was expressed about the near accident involving a school bus at the Telegraph Road railroad crossing, and statdd the railroad would like either to close the crossing or provide protection similar to that sought for the other crossings in the Village. The manager reported some objection had been made to the pedestrian gates requested by the Village, but Mr. Axelrood had made an ex- cellent presentation of the Village's case. Other Deerfield representatives attending the meeting in addition to the attorney and manager were Messrs. Bowen and Klasinski and Chief of Police Petersen. It was brought out in the course of the hearing that all communities, both north and south of Deerfield, had crossing gates at all crossings. The proposal was made that the petition for crossing gates be amended by the addition of a gate installation at the Telegraph Road crossing. The cost for the three installations was estimated to be $95,000, and the addition of gates at Telegraph Road would cost approximately $32,000. Trustee Mandler suggested a report of the hearing be sent to the officials of Bannockburn, who have a direct interest in the Telegraph Road crossing, and a meeting with them be arranged. Mr. Axelrood suggested that he write to the Commerce Commission asking them to make Bannockburn a part to the hearing which was contined to February 25, and the Board approved this suggestion. Rules of Procedure The manager reported that in considering for Safety Council the drafting of an ordinance to effectuate the Safety Council's recommendation that the Chairman of the Council serve for the second year of his three year term, it seemed best that the Council establish Rules of Procedure to implement this rule which could then be changed when and if it appeared desirable to make further changes in the Council's organization. Trustee Mandler stated this was an excellent suggestion, and asked the manager to write to the Safety Council suggesting this approach. MFT Resolution - Add Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Westgate & Woodland Dr. Trustee Schleicher, that a resolution be adopted designating Westgate Road from Wincanton to Warrington, and Woodland Drive from Stratford to Wilmot, as arterial streets under the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) Report - ICC Hearing Mr. Axelrood reported on the hearing Re: RR Crossing Gates before the Illinois Commerce Commission on the Village's petition for the in- stallation of crossing gates at Greenwood, Hazel and Osterman Avenues. He said concern was expressed about the near accident involving a school bus at the Telegraph Road railroad crossing, and statdd the railroad would like either to close the crossing or provide protection similar to that sought for the other crossings in the Village. The manager reported some objection had been made to the pedestrian gates requested by the Village, but Mr. Axelrood had made an ex- cellent presentation of the Village's case. Other Deerfield representatives attending the meeting in addition to the attorney and manager were Messrs. Bowen and Klasinski and Chief of Police Petersen. It was brought out in the course of the hearing that all communities, both north and south of Deerfield, had crossing gates at all crossings. The proposal was made that the petition for crossing gates be amended by the addition of a gate installation at the Telegraph Road crossing. The cost for the three installations was estimated to be $95,000, and the addition of gates at Telegraph Road would cost approximately $32,000. Trustee Mandler suggested a report of the hearing be sent to the officials of Bannockburn, who have a direct interest in the Telegraph Road crossing, and a meeting with them be arranged. Mr. Axelrood suggested that he write to the Commerce Commission asking them to make Bannockburn a part to the hearing which was contined to February 25, and the Board approved this suggestion. Refer I st National Bank Sign The repodtobf ".the,,Bobpo :of sZoni.ng..iAppeal s Back to Bd. of Zoning Appeals wpp;-read ofi the petition of the First National Bank for a variation to permit the erection of a free - standing sign at 757 Deerfield Road in front.of the bank. Two members of the.Board recommended the variation be•granted, and two members recommended denial. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the report be sent back to the Board of Zoning Appeals with the request that the matter be submitted to all members of the Zoning Board so that a majority decision could be made either for or against the variation. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Signs - Red Seal The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended Homes & Town -We -Go Subs. approval of the petition of Red Seal Homes for a permit to maintain the existing sign at County Line and Waukegan Roads for a six month period. They also recommended that a permit be granted for two single -faced signs on Wilmot Road at We -Go Trail for six months, as requested by Town -We -Go Park, Inc. Both permits may be renewed for an additional six month period by the Building Commis- sioner upon a showing of necessity. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the permits be issued as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Motion carried unanimously. The manager reported that the attorney for Klefstedt Engineering had learned of the change of zoning on the jurisdictional area map affecting the property south of County Line Road which the company had proposed to develop as an industrial park. He stated he had explained that the Village would entertain a petition for annexation for residential zoning with 9,000 sq. ft. lots, but the map amendment indicated the intention of the Village to not consider annexation under a non - residential classification. Mrs. Gerald Clampitt, Greenwood Avenue, requested information on the status of the proposed Greenwood Avenue sidewalk project. Trustee Mandler answered that the Board at the last meeting had decided to defer action on the project until the necessary drainage work could be done as a Motor Fuel Tax project, and therefore the project would be delayed for approximately one year. The manager reported a notice had been received from the Illinois Commerce Commission relativet;:o a hearing on January 22, 1964 to consider the matter of proposed increases in certain fares on the Milwaukee Road. There being no further business, the meeting was agrned at 12 :05 a.m. APPROVED. l• President ATTEST: age C e r /Y•c -c 1