04/15/196863
April 15, 1968,
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, April 15, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. The clerk called the roll
and reported that the following were
Present: H. Ross'Finney, President
Charles R. Bootz
Raymond L. Craig
Bernard Forrest
George Kelm
Charles H. Raff
George P. Schleicher
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Lorris.Stilphen, manager.
1-0 Moved by Trustee Forrest, seconded by Trustee Raft, that minutes of the
O regular meeting held April 1, 1968 be approved as corrected, and minutes of the
adjourned meeting held-April 8, 1968 be approved as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Approve Bills - Payrol -1 The payroll for the month of March 1968 and the
following bills were presented for consideration:
March payroll
$33,432.85
LaSalle National Bank
2,838.75
LaSalle Nati-onal Bank
212674.95
F. N. Zimmerman
i8.03
Charles R. Close
18.07
Chester Kyle -
13.07
C. E. Lyall
18.08
R. W. Parkinson-
36.15
Allen Franke
13.07
F. H. Kraus
24.10
L. F. Mikulich
3.37
Frank Baasch
13.08
Alfred Stine
13.03
John Colloton
13.08
American 1ational Bank
1,063.75
Del Chemical Corp.
26.74
Pedersen & Houpt
1,062.00
Northern Trust Co.
150.00
Ralph Kurek
5.60
Village of Deerfield
19.40
Village of Deerfield
25.00
Theo. Sosnay
25.00
Recorder of Deeds
10.00
E. A. Rosenfeld-
20.20
Pritscher & Erbach
2,678.85
C & H Electric -
385.25
Village of Deerfield
16.50
Michael Flynn
- 8,50
Gee Builders
751.53
Aero Dist. Co.
33.60
Automatic Control
208.00
Badger Meter Mfg.
26.00
Baxter & Woodman
1,565.02
Bierman Implement Co.
44.09
Bowman Products Division
128.32
Fred G. Breitling
224.70
Carolyn A. Jones
224.70
B. A. T. Inc.
252.53
14m. F. Butler
30.55
Carsten Products
80.00•
Robert Charles
15.00
Roland Charlier
-75.00
Clow Corp.
15.30
Cotnmpnwea1_th Edison
1,864.50
W
R, Dawson
$ 66.00
Village of Deerfield
66.30
Deerfield Automotive
11.25
Deerfield Camera
2.49
Deerfield Disposal Service
3.50
Deerfield Oil Co.
40.48
Deerfield Paint & Glass
69.09
Deerfield Park District
4.50
Deerfield State Bank
315.07
Dictaphone Corp.
12.95
E & H Utility Sales
147.44
Eutectic Corp.
22.50
Everson Mfg. Corp.
8.99
Dr. C. Foelsch
11,50
Ford Pharmacy
5.92
Carl C. Freiman
2.70
Frontier Enterprise
48,00
Carl L. Gardner
645.00
Gerber Mfg. Co.
20.55
L. Culbrandsen
57.20
Gilmore International
96.70
George Hall
11.10
11. Oargrave
1,773.72
Harry's Grill
5.15
Raymond M. Hayes
200.00
City of Highland Park
12,760.51
Hollister Newspapers
23.10
Illinois Bell Telephone
387.41
Phil Johnsog, Inc.
5.65
Joslyn Mfg. Co.
1,854.42
Kale Uniforms
15.81
Lake County Treasurer
13.05
Lakeland Publishers
26.10
Libertyville Towel
7.74
Menoni & Mocogni
100.50
Illinois Chapter M.F.O.A.
5.00
Mobile Communications Setvice
70.00
Morton Salt Co.
293.76
Mutual Services
307.68
National Tea Co.
16.63
North Shore Gas Co.
89.84
Pavlik Bros.
4.67
P. B. Enterprises
491.30
Petty Cash
143.08
Pioneer Newspapers
90.28
Postmaster
150.00
Private Tele - Communications'
90.00
Richardson Publishers
20.00
Thomas G. Rogge
15.00
Roscoe Co.
22.16
Sanfax Corp.
116.66
Savage Gas Heat
98.75
Schuster Equipment Co.
197.26
Shoreline Blue Print
4.50
;Sidwell Studio
28.34
Singer Printing & Publishing
18.50
Sub. Bldg. Off. Conf.
25.00
Sunniday Chevrolet
100.25
Sunray DX Oil
93.92
Touhy Lumber Co.
13.63
Michael Todd & Co.
566.26
United Lab. Inc.
425.11
Universal Photo
9.31
Verako Products
315.00
Village Hardware
170.14
Harold H. Winer
385.00
Waukegan Blue Print
17.10
Whee 1 i ng "400' ,
23.75
Zep Mfg. Co.
112.85
Deerfield Masonic Temple
10.00
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Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the payroll for March,
1968 be approved, and the bills as-listed above ba pproved for payment. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None .(0)
Discussion-R.E. Brokers License Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee
Ordinance- Attorney to Prepare Broad Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted
Fair Housing Ord.b6ance amending Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code to
provide for the licensing of Real Estate
Brokers, establishing license fees, standards of conduct, a Review Board,
procedures for complaints, and penalties for violations. Since the first presenta-
tion of the ordinance, it was broadened to include all property in the Village,
not merely residential property.
Trustee Kelm stated it was evident from statements made by citizens at
the April 8th meeting that they favored the enactment of a broader ordinance.
He moved that the existing ordinance be amended to apply to all owners of
property in the Village except religious and denominational institutions, and the
leasing of rooms to boarders and lodgers in a single family residence, and the
period for filing a complaint be reduced from 45 days to 30 days with a $50 fee
O for the filing of a complaint to pay for the services of a court reporter; the
fee having been proposed by Trustee Raff to cover costs of a hearing. Seconded by
Trustee Raff and adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Kelm, Raff, Schleicher, Finney (4)
Nays: Bootz, Craig, Forrest (3)
Trustee Kelm then moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be
tabled, the Village attorney to prepare an ordinance or ordinances to conform
with the approved amendments. Discussion was had on the Northbrook ordinance
which contains many of the provisions discussed. Upon roll call the motion to
table failed to pass by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Kelm, Raff ..(3)
Nays: Bootz, Forrest, Schleicher, Finney (4)
After further discussion, Trustee Schleicher moved that action to table the
ordinance be reconsi'dered. The motion failed for lack of a second. Trustee Raff
proposed that action on the matter be deferred until the last item on the agenda
and the meeting be adjourned to Monday, April 22nd.
The motion to adopt the ordinance and the second were withdrawn by Trustees
Kelm and Schleicher.
Trustee Kelm then moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the Village attorney
be instructed to prepare a fair housing ordinance or ordinances applicable to
real estate brokers and individuals, but not applicable to religious or denomina-
tional institutions or to lodgers or boarders in a single family residence.
without regard to the number of lodgers or boarders, the period for filing
complaints to be reduced from 45 days to 30 days with a $50 filing fee for
complaints to pay for a court reporter at formal hearings before the Review Board.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Kelm, Raff, Schleicher, Finney (4)
Nays: Bootz, Craig, Forrest (3)
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that a special permit be
granted to the Deerfield Kiwanis Club for the erection of four signs, one at each
entrance to the Village provided that the consent of the owners on whose property
the sign will be erected is obtained, and the signs be so located that the Chamber
of Commerce signs are not obscured.
Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was
recessed at 9:05 p.m, and
reconvened at 9:20 p.m., all
members present.
Approve Entrance Signs
Mr. Jim Bente
reported that letters from
local service
clubs had indicated interest in
the Kiwanis Club project
to erect entrance signs
at the Village limits listing
clubs aiid meeting dates.
It was pointed out that
locations of signs would have
to be worked out with
individual property owners
since the State Highway Department
does not permit signs
on the highw9y righ -of -way.
Several Trustees expressed
their approval of the
project, and all preferred
the sign designated as Plan A.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that a special permit be
granted to the Deerfield Kiwanis Club for the erection of four signs, one at each
entrance to the Village provided that the consent of the owners on whose property
the sign will be erected is obtained, and the signs be so located that the Chamber
of Commerce signs are not obscured.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Ordinance- Disconnection Block 1 Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Stone's Add. & Annexation to H.P. Kelm, that the ordinance be adopted
0 -6a- 14 providing for the disconnection of Block
13, H. 0. Stone and Company's Addition
to Deerfield, and for its annexation to the City of Highland Park, and
directing the Village Clerk to forward a certified copy of the ordinance to
the corporate authorities of the City of Highland Park. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approva thereof.
Ordinance Approving Planned Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee
Development- Hovland Lot 86 Craig, that the ordinance be adopted
0 -68 -15 approving of the proposed planned single -
family residential development of Lot 86,
Hovland Subdivision as shown on the plan of development and the preliminary
plat, subject to conditions and restrictions therein set forth. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: - Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Hays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance Annexing Lot 5, The ordinance was presented annexing
Derrland Sub. #1 Lot 5, Deerfield Park, Unit No. 1 to
0 -68 -16 the Village. Mr. John Bure, attorney
for the owner, Mr. Maver Rosset, stated
that Mr. Rosset wished to apply for a building permit the following day,
and asked that the Board give consideration to action on the ordinance at its
first presentation. Trustee Craig,moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the
rules be waived to permit passage of the ordinance, the Plan Commission having
recommended approval of the annexation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the said ordinance
be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating approval thrreof./
Ordinance- Zoning Amendment Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee
Sec. V, Public Utilities Bootz, that the ordinance be adopted
0 -68 -17 amending Section V of the Zoning Ordinance
by adding a new paragraph 19, pertaining
to public utility uses permitted in easements or dedicated public ways; said
ordinance to be published in pamphlet form. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff. (5)
!ays: None (0) Abstaining: Schleicher (1)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Sec. 9.121 Public Utiliti.es Bootz, that the ordinance be adopted
0- 63-18 amending Section 9.121 of Chapter 9,
"Subdivisions" of the-Municipal Code,
pertaining to the underground installation of utility lines for electrical
and telephone service; said ordinance to be published in pamphlet form.
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Raff (4)
Nays: Kelm (1)
Abstaining: Schleicher (1)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
North Trail Sub. Drainage The building commissioner reported
that he had received a letter from
the engineers for the improvements in the North Trail Subdivision, regarding
the drainage problems, and the owners are negotiating with the adjoining
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property owner in an effort to solve the problem. An answer is expected within
30 to 45 days. He pointed out that the property adjoining the subdivision is not
in the Village. Trustee Craig suggested that the owner be notified that he must
resolve the problem within 30 days from this date, April 15, or stop orders will
be put on all construction. Trustee Raff stated that if a storm sewer is to be
installed across the adjoining property, the land should be- annexed to the
Village for purposes of maintenance of the sewer.
Ordinance -3/4G Mun. Service An ordinance was presented amending Sections
Occupation Tax - Mun. Code 17.901 and 17.902 of the Municipal Code,
Amend. 0 -68 -19 imposing a 3/4 of one percent Municipal
Service Occupation Tam. The Village attorney
stated that certain sections of the Service Occupation Tax law had been held
to be invalid by the Court, and although the Village's ordinance imposing the
3/4 of one percent tax was valid, in order that there not be any question, the
ordinance establishing the 3/4 of one percent tax - should be re- adopted. The
ordinance was read in full.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at l:ts first presentation.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Trustee Bootz moved'that the ordinance be adopted. Seconded by Trustee
V Raff and adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Qf) Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Publish in Pamphlet Form Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Schleicher, that the ordinance imposing a
3/4 of one percent municipal service occupation tax be published in pamphlet form;
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Change in Plans Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz,
Greenwood Sidewalk 23 -CS that the Board approve the request for approval
of change in plans in connection with the
constructi=on of the Greenwood Avenue sidewalk, MFT project 23 -CS, a net change
of an additional $332.76, as recommended by the engineers. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
Pass: Raff (1)
Approve Request for MFT Funds Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
Greenwood 23 -CS $10,638.95•, that the Board approve the request for $10,638.95
from the Village's allotment of Kotor Fuel Tax
Funds for construction of Greenwood Avenue sidewalks, $3,076-75 for construction
and $1,562.20 for engineering oosts. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schl(�icher (5)
Nays: None (0)
Pass: Raff (1)
Mgr. to Contact Bannockburn A letter from Baxter & Woodman recommended that
Re: North Ave. Storm Sewer the North Avenue storm sewer be installed on
the north side of North Avenue in Bannockburn,
since all other services are on the south side of the street. Trustee Craig moved,
seconded by Trustee Raff, that the Village manager be directed to contact Bannock-
burn officials to obtain permission to install the storm sewer on the 3annoc':uur:i
side of North Avenue.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Contract - Wilmot Jr. Hi Trustee Schleicher moved, seconcod by irustoe
Sani Lary Sewer Kelm, that the contract with tlm. Ziegler Son,
Inc. for the construction of the lli lmot Junior
iligh School sanitary sewer, be approved, and execution by the President and Clerk
authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve 1968 Family Day Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee
Booster Drive -April 20 -21 Kelm, that the request of the Deerfield
Family Day Committee for approval of the
1968 Family Day Booster Drive on April 20 and 21 be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Highway Permit
l•Ji lmot Jr. Hi San. Sewer
of the Wilmot Junior High School
to Deerfield Road at Castlewood
I carreid unanimously.
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee
Raff, that the Board approve the execution
of the Highway Permit for the construction
Sanitary Sewer extension under and parallel
Drive.
Re: Pay Parking RR Station After a brief discussion of the Milwaukee
Railroad's proposal for pay parking at the
railroad station., it was decided that there be no further discussion of the
matter until a representative from the railroad is present. The manager was
directed to convey to the railroad that the Board does not look with favor on
pay parking.
Authorize Estimate of Costs The Village attorney stated that before the
Hovland Paving S/A Board of Local Improvements could proceed
with a special assessment hearing on street
improvements in Hovland Subdivision, it would be neceeary to have an estimate
of cost prepared by the engineer. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Forrest, that Charles Greengard & Associations be authorized to prepare an
estimate of cost for the ,improvement of certain streets in Hovland Subdivision.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Deny San, Sewer Connection A letter was received from Mr. Thomas blood,
T. blood- Bannockburn Bannockburn, requesting permission to
connect to the sanitary sewer at Oakwood
Place and North Avenue. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that
Mr. blood's request be denied in accordance with the Village's policy not to
furnish muni.cipal services to property outside the Village.
(;lotion carried unanimously.
Accept Storm Sewer Easements Easemen
Bank- Village Parking Lot parking
Trustee
Craig, that the easements be accepted, the
to the Bank at the time the parking lot is
manager notify the Bank of this action.
Motion carried unanimously.
P.C. Report -Peter Carlson Sub.
Carlson Subdivision, with front
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded
report be accepted.
Notion carried unanimously.
is for the First National Bank- Village
lot storm sewer were received.
Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
sewer and easements to be conveyed
turned over to the Bank and the
A report from the Plan Commission recommended
approval of the preliminary plat of the Peter
yard variations granted for Lots 2 and 3.
by Trustee Kelm, that the Plan Commission's
Approve Preliminary Plat Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee
Peter Carlson Sub. Craig, that the preliminary plat of the
Peter Carlson Subdivision be approved with
variations recommended by the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
Nays: Raff (1)
Authorize Change Order
Tennis Post & Nets
contract. The cost for
Nylon nets, approved by
$750.
"750 A letter from Baxter S Woodman stated that
posts and nets for the tennis courts at the
west side reservoir were not included in the
the posts and stainless steel nets would be $€363.94.
the Park Distr[Ct, with posts would cost approximately
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Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that a change order be
issued to authorize the expenditure of appromimately $750 for posts and nylon
nets for the tennis courts. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payment $.23093 Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
Arnold Pedersen- Reservoir that payment of Estimate No. 6 in the amount of
$23,093.00 be approved to Arnold Pedersen Building
Corporation for work completed on the west side reservoir, as recommended by the
engineers. Adopted,by the following vote:
Ayes: Gootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payment $304.83 Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz,
B S W, blest Side Reservoir that payment of $304.83 be approved to Baxter &
Woodman for engineering services in connection with
the construction of the west nude reservoir. Adopted by the follow ng vote:
® Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
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V Reports - Communications A report from the Plan Commission stated that
the question of controls for supplementary uses
at automobile service stations had been referred to the Planning Consultant..
The Village attorney stated he had been contacted regarding settlement
of old delinquent special assessments on a percentage basis without interest.
He pointed out that bondholders would never receive the full amount due on bonds
since many tax foreclosures have previously been approved. The Board indicated
they would consider any proposal submitted to clear up these old accounts.
Authorize Consent Decree The Village attorney stated that some action was
Kottrasch Law Suit warranted on the 1(ottrasch zoning case, since the
Court hearing will take place on April 30th. The
owners propose settlement on the basis of 58 multiple family units on the east
side of Elm Street, 7 single family dwellings on the west side of Elm Street,
and the extension of Elm Street. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Boon,
that the Village attorney be authorized to enter into a consent decree on the part
of 'tne Village based on the proposal of 58 multiple family units, 7 single family
dwellings, and the extension of Elm Street, with a covenant* restricting the
property west of Elm Street to single family use. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
The manager reported that a Notice of Hearing on April 24, 1968 was received
from the Commerce Commission on the matter of a rate increase requested by th--
Milwaukee Railroad. He reported that the railroad has filed a complaint on the
appropriation ordinance.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconded by
Trustee Forrest, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 p.m.
Attest: P/L�` lerk/ APPROVED: f—'� - ?resident
Approve:-Plat Resub. Lot A The final plat of the Resubdivision of Lot A, 3riar-
Briarwood Vista 4th Add. Wood Vista Subdivision 4th Addition was presented'.
The building commissioner stated that the plat n,--t
all requirements, the owner has agreed to all conditions set by the Board, and has
filed a letter of credit in the amount of $6,900 for improvements including the
temporary street. It was pointed out that one of the conditions for approval of
the plat was the posting of a bond to cover the cost of construction of a concrete
street when the adjoining property is developed. The clerk asked if a flood hazard
report from the Division of Waterways had been yiled.wi'th the Recorder of Deeds
as required by Statute, and stated that the Ariano plat had been refused by the
Recorder for recording due to the failure of the subdivider to obtain a flood
hazard report. The building commissioner stated that he would notify the owner
that a flood hazard report is required.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee'=orrest, that the final plat ba
approved subject to the escrow of an additional $3000 for a five Year period
for the construction of a cgncrete.street. Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: Nene (0)
The manager reported that a Notice of Hearing on April 24, 1968 was received
from the Commerce Commission on the matter of a rate increase requested by th--
Milwaukee Railroad. He reported that the railroad has filed a complaint on the
appropriation ordinance.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconded by
Trustee Forrest, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 p.m.
Attest: P/L�` lerk/ APPROVED: f—'� - ?resident