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May 18, 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, May-18, 1964 at 8 :25 p.m. The clerk called the roll and
reported the following were
Present: I. K. Hearn, President
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 Stilpheq,
manager.
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In Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that minutes of
r� the regular meeting held May 4, 1964 be approved as submitted.
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Ordinance - Variation
681 Smoke Tree (0- 64 -18)
permit an encroachment of
on Lot 78, Blietz -nixon D,
Smoke Tree Road. Adopted
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel,
that the ordinance be adopted granting a variation
from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to
154 inches into the required 35 front yard setback
aerfield Development Unit ##1, commonly known as 681
by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Yield Sign Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee
Osterman & Jonquil (0- 64 -19) Mandler, that the ordinance be adopted amending
Section 20.204 of the Municipal Code by adding
thereto 'Osterman Avenue at Jonquil Terrace" to the list of Yield Right-of-way
corners. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: bone (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Re: Annexation - Property Trustee Wetzel reported on progress in connection
South of County Line with the annexations of properties south of
County Line Road, and stated the attorney for
Mr. Metz had drafted an agreement which had been submitted to the Village attorney
for review. He reported the Cullman Wheel Company people would discuss their
building plans with the Building Commissioner, and if the plans were approved,
would sign a petition for annexation.
Mr. Axelrood pointed out that a variation was desired from the front and
sideyard requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and in cases of agreements on
conditions for annexation, a public hearing before the Board of Trustees is
required. He stated that, in the interests of saving time, the hearing on a
variation, before the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the hearing on annexation
before the Village Board, could be advertised and held on the same night.
President Hearn urged that all matters pertaining to these annexations
be pursued as diligently as possible.
A report was received from the Safety Council recommending that the
Village not undertake a vehicle safety check program due to lack of competent
manpower. They mentioned the limited manpower available for the bicycle safety
inspection project. Trustee Wetzel stated he completely understood the
Council's recommen4ation against a car check program, but felt the bicycle safety
check was very important and urged its continuance.
The report of the Electrical Commission was received in which the
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Commission again
part time bases.
and discussed at
on the agenda.
recommended the employment of an electrical inspector on a
President Hearn suggested the matter be given consideration
the next meeting, and asked the manager to place this iten
1st Presentation - Ordinance
Electric Permit Fees
stated it was his opinion that the
Budget, and might increase revenue
Trustee Schleicher's question, Mr.
municipality in the position of an
liability.
Accept Bid 3 Police Cars
Evanston Dodge - $4751.55
BIDDER
Evanston Dodge
Evanston
The first presentation was made of an ordinance
amending the schedule of fees to be charged for
Electrical Permits. The Building Commissioner
proposed ordinance would not affect the
s over the amount estimated. In answer to
.Axelrood stated a permit does not place a
insurer, and the Village would not assume any
Sealed bids for three Police cars were opened
and read as follows:
TRADE
IN
MAKE
NET BID
Pontiac &
Dodge
Dodge
$ 4,101.55
Pontiac &
Ford
Dodge
4,751.55
Bernard Chev -Olds Pontiac & Dodge Chevrolet 5,441.94
Libertyville Pontiac & Ford Chevrolet 5,991.94
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the bid of the low
bidder, Evanston, be accepted with a trade -in of the Ford and Pontiac -
at a net cost of $4,751.55 for three Dodge cars, subject to a check by the
manager of compliance with specifications. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: (done (0)
Authorize Application Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel,
Berkley Sewer Permit that the President be authorized to execute the
application to the State Sanitary Water Board for
the Berkley Court Subdivision sanitary sewer extension.
Motion carried unanimously.
lst Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinanee
Establishing Human Relations establishing a Commission on Human Relations.
Commission The ordinance was read in full.
Approve Letter Re: The manager read a draft of the letter to be
U. S. Mint in Deerfield sent to Representative Robert McClory, Senators
Dirksen and Douglas, and the Secretary of the
Treasury, asking them to support the location of a proposed U. S. mint in Deer-
field to be constructed on the property owned by the National Brick Company.
The letter listed reasons why Deerfield would be a desirable location. The
Board approved the letter and President Hearn asked that it be put in final
form for his signature.
Re :. Sanitary Land Fill The manager reported that an application had
Application - Lake County been filed with the Lake County Zoning Board
for a permit for a landfill for solid wastes
on the National Brick Company.,property. No date had been set for the hearing,
he said, but it probably would not be held for two months. It was suggested
that the Village be represented by Counsel at the hearing to oppose the permit.
Trustee Wetzel asked the Village attorney to check into the 1962 Reclamation
Act pertaining to mining operations, and if the-National Brick Company.property
would be covered by this Act.
No Delegate to 5th Town Notice was received that Mr. Arthur Ullmann of
Conference the Sister City Committee had been commissioned
as a delegate to the Fifth Town Affiliation
Conference in Washington, D. C. on June 29th and 30th. After a brief discussion,
Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Village not
participate in the Fifth Town Conference.
Motion carried unanimously.
The manager was directed to write Mr. Ullmann that the Washington
Conference was not what the Board had in mind in the creation of the Sister
City Committee, and that the Committee's suggestion for a student exchange
program was more in line with the Board's purpose.
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1st Presentation - Annexation A petition for annexation having been received
Ordinance - L. Petersen from Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Petersen, the first
presentation was made of an ordinance annexing
the tract lying west of Wilmot Road.
Re: Gas Lamps Mr. Robert Kennedy asked that the Board give
consideration to permitting the installation of
gas lamps in front of each house in the Scatterwood and Colony Point Subdivision
instead of the public electric street lights required by ordinance. Service
and maintenance of the gas lamps would be paid by the property owner, and the
lamps would be on private property. He stated similar installations had been
made in several subdivisions in the area, and suggested the Board look at one
or more of these installations. Trustee Mandler stated it was his opinion the
lights were required for reasons of safety and the Safety Council should be
consulted on this matter; however, from an esthetic standpoint he would favor
gas lamps.
Mr. Kennedy stated the lighting plan might be reinforced by larger
lamps at certain locations, similar to those in Lake Forest. Trustee Wetzel
questioned whose responsibility it would be to enforce the maintenance of
these private lamps. Mr. Axelrood said he doubted the Village could enact an
ordinance to require maintenance of private lights. Mr. Kennedy stated he was
not aware of any maintenance problems in areas where gas lamps had been in
use for several years, probably because of private ownership of the lamps.
The President directed the manager to refer Mr. Kennedy's request for gas
lamps to the Safety Council for its recommendation, that Board members view
similar installations, and the matter be placed on the agenda for the next
meeting.
Communications The
had
for work at the sewage treatment plant
the Village to abate any noise problem.
manager reported Kitchens of Sara Lee, Inc.
reimbursed the Village for all costs incurred
due to their operation, and would work with
The Permit was received from the State Sanitary Water Board for the installa-
tion of the 18 inch sewage plant relief sewer.
The Board approved May 21st and 22nd for Poppy Day, as requested by the
American Legion Auxiliary, and the manager was directed to write to the Auxiliary
granting this permission.
A letter was received from the Safety Council regarding the deletion of
Kipling Place as a one -way street. The manager stated it was his understanding
the Safety Council was in favor of this action, and he will discuss the matter
with the Council.
A letter was received from Mr. Thomas Matthews, Village attorney, stating
that, due to the enactment of the Judicial Reform Amendment, the Supreme Court
had referred the Wilson - Weigle case to the Apellate Court.
Allis Chalmers wrote they had planted 400 bushes along the top of the
berm and the Railroad tracks.
The manager reported the letter he had written to Mayor Gieser of Highland
Park regarding the collection of sewer service charges had been turned over to
the City Attorney. He further reported the area around the east lift station
had been cleaned up by the developer Mr. Joe Horwitz, at the request of the
Village and County.
A letter was received fran one of the Trustees elected for Student Govern-
ment Day, expressing thanks for the luncheon and the courtesies extended the
group.
Approve $193 - Engineering In connection with the removal of a Kenmore
Kenmore Sewer Extension Avenue sewer extension from the Hovland Special
Assessment project due to a health rpoblem
which required quicker action, the manager reported the owners involved were ready
to proceed on a cash basis if the Village would pay for the engineering, amounting
to $193. Since the Village will pay approximately 72/o as public benefits for
the Hovland project, he stated it did not seem unreasonable that the Village pay
this cost. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board
authorize the Village to pay $193 for engineering services in connection with
the Kenmore sewer extension. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith,Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Discussion was had on the report from Baxter and Woodman, stating it would be
desirable to increase pump capacity at the sewage treatment plant or proceed with
an early separation of storm and sanitary sewers in the central business district.
President Hearn directed the manager to investigate to what extent separation of
the sewers would increase plant capacity. Trustee Smith asked the manager to
get a second opinion from a municipal finance consultant regarding the use of
excess bond funds.
Legion Building Mr. William McKee, Commander of the American
Legion, reported he had received the consoli-
dated list of corrections to be made in the Legion building. He checked off,
item by item, those corrections which had been completed, those under way, and
those which required further investigation. Trustee Mandler stated Village
employees would consult with the Legion to resolve any problems in correcting the
listed violations. President Hearn commended the Legion for its prompt action
in working to clear up these problems, and assured Mr. McKee of Village cooperation.
Mention was made of the defeat of the school consolidation referendum, and
President Hearn stated, the people having expressed their will on,this* matter,
he hoped they would now get together to attack Village problems collectively.
Trustee Schleicher suggested the manager send a letter to Allis Chalmers
expressing appreciation for their efforts toward Village improvement by
planting the shrubs along the north and west boundaries of their property to
provide an attractive screen.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Schleicher,
seconded by Trustee Mandler, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.m.
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