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January 3, 1966
The regular meeting of the President and Bcard of Trustees of
Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council
Chambers of the Village Hd11 on Monday, January 3, 1966 at 8:10 p.m.
The clerk called the roll and reported the following were
Present: H. Ross Finney, President
Raymond L. Craig
Bernard Forrest
Charles H. Raff
George P. Schleicher
Ellis W. Smith
Absent: James M. Wetzel
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also
present were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen,
manager.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes
of the regular meeting held December 20, 1965 be approved as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
Deny Fuller Request -1158 Holly In connection with the request of the
S/A #101 Reverend Dwight A. Fuller that his
property at 1158 Holly be removed
from the assessment rolls for Special Assessment No. 101, the Village
attorney reported he had received a letter from the engineer for the
project describing the drainage area covered -by the assessment, and stating
the lot was not a subdivision of record at the time the assessment was
spread. Discussion was had on the division of the lot by Deeds, and
whether the Village should pay part of the assessment.
Trustee Wetzel entered the meeting at 8 :25 p.m. and was present
thereafter..
Trustee Raff stated it was his opinion that the property owner or
the Village should pay the entire assessment. He then moved -that the
Board acknowledge recipt of the Reverend Fuller's letter and his
proposal be denied. Seconded by Trustee Wetzel. Adopted by the following
vote: .
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: Smith (1)
Re: Hovland Improvdments The manager reported the engineer
had estimated the cost of underground
improvements in Hovland Subdivision per lot as follows: sanitary sewer -
$500, storm sewer - $500, water - $550, with legal and engineering fees
bringing the total cost per lot to appoximately $1860.
Trustee Schleicher suggested that the manager prepare a summary
for the people who will attend the hearing on January 10th, giving exact
information on what improvements will be installed and w.i,il not be done.
Re: RCA Pre- annexation Mr. Samuel Lawton, attorney for Mr.
Agreement Mark Finfer, owner of the RCA tract
south of County Line Road, stated
the tract was approximately 1 -1/3 acresvin sizeand did not meet the
requirements of the Village's zoning ordinance. He presented a proposed
pre - annexation agreement which inclined provisions pertaining to the
M classifcation for the tract, non - conforming lot size, continuance of,'
present operations and non- conforming uses,retail sales and services,
10 foot sideyards, parking, sewer and water services, and flood plain
regulations.
Discussion was had and there was general agreement on the pro-
visions except the 10 foot sideyard on the East. Mr. Finfer stated he
had recently acquired the east 50 ft. from North Shore Gas Company
with the idea in mind that the additional land would permit him to
double the size of the present building at a later date. Decision was
made by the Board that the matter should be discussed with the Village
attorney.
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1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an
Re: Subdivision Bonds ordinance amending the Municipal Code of
1963, to provide for the approval of
Subdivlsbon improvement and maintenance bonds issued by a company with
an AAA rating as qualified by Best's Insurance Reports. The ordinance
was read in full.
Authorize Preliminary Study
Water Reservoir
comparison of construction
storage faci Ii ties. If the
Village for the preliminary
The manage r reported a letter from Baxter
add Woodman had stated there would be no
charge for a preliminary study on a
and operation of underground and elevated water
project is not undertaken, the cost to the
study would be $600 - $700.
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Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that Baxter
and Woodman be authorized to proceed with the preliminary survey and necessary
funds be appropriated to a maximum of $700. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Rd. Easement from
Park District
a strip of land extending
of the Broege property on
the f6ila ing vote:
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by
Trustee Forrest, that the Boar.•d accept
the Easement from the Park District for
from the Village Hall parking lot to the rear
Deerfield Road, for street purposes. Adopted by
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith , Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Offer $45000 for Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Broege Property Smith, that the Village attorney be
directed to submit a written offer of
$45,000 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broege for the purchase of the property
known as 802 Deerfield Road.. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: Raff '(1)
Accept Underground Improve- The building commissioner recommended
ments- Colony Pol,nt Unit #2 acceptance of underground improvements
in Colony Point Subdivision, Unit #2,
a maintenance bond having bee filed, all work having been completed and
inspected except for the painting of hydrants. Trustee Raff suggested
that a cash deposit be required to insure that hydrants will be painted.
Trustee Schleicher suggested, and the Board concurred, that such matters
be handled as an administrative procedure.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the underground
improvements be accepted, as recommended by the building commissioner.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Re: CATV A letter was received from Fox International
regarding a CATV franchise, and was ordered
placed on file. President Finney reported he had learned that the City of
Decatur was being sued as a result of the granting of a CATV franchise.
Trustee Schleicher stated a careful investigation should'-.)be made before
granting a franchise, and suggested that bids be advertised if the Board
decides a franchise should be granted.
The meeting was recessed at 9 :35 and reconvened at 9 :50 p.m.,
all members present.
Deny Request - Temporary A request was received from Mr. Fred A.
Rd. Lots P Q R Burke, 1043 Wilmot, for,-permission to
construct a temporary gravel road along
the east boundary of Lots P, Q and R, Owner's Division. After a brief
discussion of Village liability, decision was made by the Board that full
improvements should be required, and the manager was directed to so inform
Mr. Burke.
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Approve Preliminary Plat A report was received from the Plan
Lindemann's Resub. Commission recommending approval of
Lindemann's Resubdivisi•on of Lots
11, 12, and 13, Block 13, H. 0. Ston6!s Additi:oo, all lots meeting
Village requirements. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Raff,
that the preliminary plat of Lindemann's Resubdivision be approved.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetz61 (6)
Nays: None (0)
Intent to Approve Mr. Bruce Blietz presented two
Blietz Subdivision proposals for subdivisions, one of
9.3 acresi the second for 23 acres.
He stated that objections heretofore raised by the Board had been
substantially met, and agreed to the construction of sidewalks in place
of the carriage walks shown on plans. An easement has been provided
for access to the pedestrian bridge across the rear of lot 45. Discussion
was had, based on the drafteof a letter dated December 20, 1965 prepared
by-.the Village attorney. Mr. Blietz's letter dated January 3, 1966, agreed
to to give promissory notes in the amount of $20,000 for future bridge
construction.
Mr. Blietz stated he was certain that the City of Highland Park
would permit the construction of an access walk for school children
across
.property reserved by the City for:-a future street extension.
Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Craigiy that the Board
indicate its intnent to approve the proposed subdivision of 23 acres
with the conditions set forth in the Village attorney's letter of December
20, 1965, and the provision that promissory notes for $20,000 be furnished
in accordance with Mr. Blietz's letter of Uanuary 3, 1966. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes :Craig, Forrest, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: Raff, Schleicher (2)
Final agreements will be prepared by the Village attorney and
Mr. Blietz. A copy of Mr. Houpt's letter of December 20th will be
sent to Mr. Blietz for his use in the preparation of the agreement.
Trustee Raff expressed concern about storm outlets entering the
drainage ditch, and asked the Village attorney to prepare an ordinance
establishing construction requirements for such outlets.
Complaint- McGuire Sub. Mr. Charles Healy, 1235 Oxford Road,
objected to the McGuire Subdivision
given preliminary approval,by the Board. He stated construction of
the new lot would increase flooding problems and questioned the untility
easement which extends through the center of the lot. He state he had
no knowledge of the proposed resubdivision until a "For Sale" was posted.
President Finney said the subdivision was heard by the Plan Commission.
The Building commissioner stated lots met subdivision requirements.
The manager was requested to notify Mr. Healy when the final plat is
brought to the Board for approval.
Reports - Communications The manager reported the Department
of Public Health had approved water
main extensions in the Notth Trail Subdivision.
The Village attorney reported he had given the Chief of Police
proposed changes in cab licensing provisions and would prepare the
ordinance.
The manager reported inquiries had been received from a potential
purchaser of the Cullman Wheel property south of,County Line Road. He
stated a final report had been sent to the State Sanitary Water Board
regarding the installation of lagoons and chlorination facilities. Copies
of the report will be sent to the Board.
Inquiries have been sent to Federal agencies regarding grants
for a water storage reservoir and revisions to the Building Code.
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An invitation was received to a meeting of the North Suburban
Transportation Council on Thursday, January 6, 1966.
The manager reported he would continue his efforts to arrange a
m eeting with the Metropolitan Sanitary District to discuss the National
Brick 'Company property as a site for a flood water reservoir, as requested
by the Brickyard Committee.
Appoint Rev. S. Theil President Finney reported he had received
Youth Council a letter from Miss Joan Harvey submitting
her resignation from the Youth Council
due to the pressure of other work. He then appointed the Reverend Spencer
Theel of the Episcopal Church to fill the vacancy created by Miss Harvey's
resignation. Trustee Wetzd moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the
appointment be confirmed.
Motion carried unanimosuly.
The President reported he had attended a meeting to discuss Baxter
Laboratories plans to construct an office and factory on a 140 acre site
north of County Line Road between the Toll Road and Sanders Road. The
meeting was attended by representatives of the School District, Township
and neighboring municipalities. The company will petition for industrial ,L
w zoning for the tract. He. stated ne obje _ti on had,been raised by the
President of Riverwoods, who '� �`^�`" eZVI Nxter proposa 1 , � - �7
i.� feared expansion of manufacturing zoning to adjacent property with no
certain knowledge of the use to which such land would be developed. 0 t R
zoning was suggested for the property, but the company felt the manufacturing
classifcation was necessary for their use.
President Finney also reported that an application for rezoning
had been filed for a gas station at the corner of Deerfield and Sanders
Road.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Wetzel,
seconded by Trustee Smith, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :25 p.m.
APPROVED: %?7,
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ATTEST:
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Village Clerk