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01/05/1970 (2)297 January 5, 1970 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 5, 1970 at 8:05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present:. Bernard Forrest, President Jayman A. Avery, Jr. .Charles R. Bootz George Kelm George P. Schleicher Stephen M. Slavin M. Jay Turner, Jr. and that a quourm was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Moved by Trustee Slavin, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the minutes of the regular meeting,held December 15, 1969 be approved as corrected (p. 293 - 1st Roll Call - "Abstain: Schleicher ". Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Trustee Slavin, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the minutes of the special meeting held December 22, 1969 be approved as submitted. Motion carried 0 unanimously. !f, BZA Report- Variation A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals recommended U Boyle, 651 Byron -Atty. that a variation be granted to permit the construc- t/ to Prepare Ordinance tion of a garage addition at 651 Byron Court with a side yard of 3 ft. and total side yard of 9 ft., as requested by Mr. Thomas Boyle. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Village attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance granting said variation. Motion carried unanimously. BZA Resignation -John Lindemann President Forrest reported that Mr. John Lindemann, Appoint George McLaughlin who is moving from the Village, had resigned from the Board of Zoning Appeals, and proposed the appointment of Mr. George McLaughlin to fill the vacancy in the term expiring in 1971. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the appointment of Mr. McLaughlin he approved. Motion carried unanimously. Appoint Andrew Ebert The President proposed the appointment of Mr. to Plan Commission Andrew Ebert to the enlarged Plan Commission. Trustee Turner moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the appointment of.Mr. Ebert be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Resignation -Chief Of Police Hall A letter was received from Chief of Police George Hall submitting his resignation as Chief of Police. He will continue as a member of the Department with his permanent.zank of Lieutenant. Appoint Committees: Re President Forrest commended Chief Hall for his Chief of Police Vacancy service.to the community, and stated that he had asked him to..continue.to serve as Chief until a replacement is appointed. Mr. Harry Johnson, Executive Director bf the Chicago Crime Commission, Mr. James Slavin, Director of the Northwestern University Traffic Institute, and Glenview's Chief of Police William Bartlett will serve as a screening committee to recommend candidates for the position to a selection committee composed of the President, Trustee Schleicher, and the manager. Letter S.D. 110 Re: We -Go Mr. Robert Mazur, a member of the Board of Education, Park Drainage Diversion presented a letter from School District No. 110 which tfrgod that the proposed northward diversion of storm water from the We -Go Park area not be permitted since the additional storm water would increase flooding problems at the Junior High School parking lot. Permission was requested to connect parking lot drainage to the Village's storm ;newer system. Mr. Richard Miller, 1114 Hampton, stated that the homeowners group in his area had written to the Board several months ago to express opposition to the northward diversion of storm water, homes in the area having been flooded in the past. He stated that the Drainage Commission had asked its engineer to check the Greengard report on area drainage, and asked that this report be reviewed by the Board before any action is taken. The manager reported it would be three years before the new Lincolnshire subdivision is completed. In connection with school parking lot drainage, he stated that acquisition of property by the School and Park Districts had blocked the extension of Montgomery Drive as originally contemplated, but the Toll Road Commission had indicated that, if diversion of storm water takes place, the drainage ditches would be cleaned. President Forrest asked the manager to get a report from Mr. Greengard regarding his meeting with Toll Road engineers in Texas. r, Report -Fox Chapel Improvements In connection with completion of Fox Chapel Subdivision improvements, the manager reported that the installation of two of the four street lights has been completed, but the developer, Mr. John Glorioso, has not yet filed a letter agreeing to pay the Village the cost of landscaping cul -de -sacs, as required by the Municipal Code. Ordinance- Variation Sideyard -849 Osterman (Sack) (0 -70 -1) 849 Osterman Avenue with a sideyard of 7 -7/8 in. as requested by Mr. Henry J. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the ordinance be adopted granting a vari- ation from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of an addition at 4 ft. 6� in. and combined sideyards of 11 ft. Sack. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Scavenger Licenses The manager reported tlhat licenses had been issued to both scavengers, and the owner of Deerfield Disposal Service is continuing negotiations for the purchase of the A.H. Gastfield service. P.C. Request for Staff Discussion was had on the Plan Commission's Assistance = Discussion request for staff assistance and recommendation that an employee with engineering or planning experience be'.- hired, and the cost of and additional duties for such an employee. The Board approved Trustee Schleicher's suggestion that the matter be discussed with the Plan Commission in a workshop session. Bids -3 Police Cars Sealed bids.for three police cars were opened and read as follows: BIDDERC ^r.'. 1 ..uto ''BASE BID OPTIONAL TOTAL TRADE -IN NET BID r„ . _ Grand Spaulding Auto Sales 7097.00 1467.75 8654.75 650.00 $7914.75 Chicago (Dodge) Sunniday Chevrolet 8315.19 1132.62 9447.81 700.00 8747.81 Highland Park Sessler Ford 7826.16 1654.17 9480.33 880.33 8600.00 Libertyville Accept Bid -Grand Spaulding Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the low bid of $7914.75 submitted by Grand Spaulding Auto Sales be accepted for three Dodge police cars with any deduction of options the manager deems desirable. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the motion be amended to accept the low bid less the option for the higher powered engine, a deduction of $158.10, resulting.in a net bid of $7,756.10: Motion carried unanimously. The amended motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (6) Nays: None (0) Approve Preliminary Plat The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Roskamp Resub. preliminary plat of the Roskamp Resubdivision at.1332 Greenwood Avene, subject to dedication of a 25' x 30' tract for possible extension of Meadow Lane; a variation for a lot width of 72 ft. instead of the required 75 ft.; and- establishment of a bond or cash escrow for street, sewer, water and sidewalk improvements for a future extension of Meadow Lane. 1 1 Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by.Trustee Bootz, that the preliminary plat of the Roskamp Ressubdivision be approved subject to the conditions listed by the Plan Commission. Motion carried unanimously. . Burns Rezoning Tabled A lengthy discussion was had on the petitioned rezoning of the Dr. William Burns property at the southwest corner of Waukegan Road and Central Avenue, heretofore tabled pending a joint meeting with the Plan Commission. Dr. Burns urged the Board to take action on his petition, and pointed out that he had requested the rezoning in 1967 but had agreed to a delay since the Plan Commission was studding the area in connection with a review of the Master Plan. He stated the the rezoning of his property was recommended by the Plan Commission, the only point of disagreement being the limitation of ingress and egress to Central Avenue. Trustee Slavin stated that the entire.area wouth of the Deerfield Commons was under consideration by the Plan Commission, and moved that the matter be 299 kept on the table until the next meeting pending a workshop session with. the Plan Commission,, Seconded by Trustee Bootz, and adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Slavin, Turner (4) Nays: Avery, Schleicher (2) A joint meeting with the Plan Commission was tentatively set for Monday, January 12. Approve Vacation 50 ft. A report from,the Plan Commission recommended that Parcel SE Coiner 1137 Deerfield the 50-foot square tract at the southeast corner Atty. to Prepare Ordinance of 1137- 1141.Deerfield Road be vacated, as requested by the ownex, Mr. l'rancis Carr. The parcel is no longer needed for a future street, and there is..no.reason why the property should be retained. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz,, that the Board approve the recommendatinn of the Plan Commission, and .the. Village attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance to effectuate the vacation. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 9:20 .p.m., and reconvened.at 9:35 p.m., all members present. Table Library Request for, A letter, from the Library Board requested the Share of Income Tax Revenue Village to_.share with the Library a portion of the receip,ts.. from .th.e State income tax, and stated the I.0 Library's tax income would be reduced by revisions..in the law with respect to personal ® property taxes. After a brief discussion of the Library's revenues, Trustee Bootz moved LO the request be denied. Motion failed for lack of a second. Trustee Slavin then moved that the request be tabled. Seconded by Trustee Kelm, and carried unanimously. 1st Presentation- Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance Prohibit Outdoor Burning amending the Municipal Code to prohibit the outdoor burning of.wastes on public or private property. 1st Presentation - Ordinance Sign Application with Bldg. Permit Application- Non -Res. construction. Approve Payment $11985 to Keno Const. Sewage Treatment Plant Domes treatment plant, as recommended by the The first.presentation was made of an ordinance .amending the Municipal. Code to require the appli- cation.for.a sign.permit to be submitted with the application for .a..building permit for non - residential Trustee Schleicher moved., seconded by Trustee Kelm, that payment of $11,985.00 be approved to Keno Construction Company for work completed on the installation of odor control domes at the sewage engineers. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, - Slavin, Turner (6) Nays: None (0) Approve Payment $273.16 fio,. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, Baxter & Woodman that payment of.$273.16 be approved to Baxter & Woodman for engineering services in connection with the installation of odor control domes at the sewage treatment plant. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery, Bootz, KelrA, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (6) Nays: None (0) Resolution Authorizing Application Trustee...Schleicher moved,..seconded by Trustee Kelm, for Permit -San. Water Board for that a.resolution be adopted authorizing an appli- S*phon By- Pass -W. Ditch cation to be made to the.Sanitary WAter Board for (R -70 -1) a.permit to authorize the instdllat+tion, operation, J � 1 maintenance and removal of the temporary inverted siphon by -pass of the West Fork, North Branch of the Chicago River, and execution of the said permit by the President and clerk. Motion carried unanimously. Renew 1964 Permit Resolution Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, Division of Highways that the 1964 Permit Resolution covering work on State Highways within the Village be renewed for the year 1970. Motion carried unanimously. Oppose Telephone Rate Change Trustee Schleicher left the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Mr. Werner Neuman, Ramsay Road, asked the Board to oppose rate changes proposed by the Illinois Bell Telephone Company to be heard by the Illin ois Commerce Commission. He cited proposed.rate changes as discriminatory for Deerfield subscribers as compared to Highland Park. A representative of the telephone company explained proposed changes, and discussion.was had on Deerfield.rates and services. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee.Turner, that the manager be.directed to write to 300 the Illinois Commerce Commission expressing the consensus of the Board that the rate increases are unjustified and discriminatory. Adopted.by theJollowing vote: Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Slavixi,7.Tu ;nera-. ~:(4) :+'�.L:,..: (5) Nays: Bootz (1) Trustee Schleicher re- entered the meeting at 10 :05 p.m. and was present thereafter. Atty. to Prepare Ordinance Based,:on the manager's report on water connection Water Connection Fees &'Charges fees and charges in the Municipal Code, Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by.Trustee Turner, that the Village attorney be directed to prepare an amendment to::the Municipal Code to set fees and charges to reflect current prices. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Avery; Bootz, K&Im, Slavin, Turner (5) Nays: Schleicher (1) Reports - Communications The manager reported that a meeting of the Illinois Water Resources Commission will be held in Zion on January 29th. The President asked that the Village be represented at this meeting. The manager reported that the Building Commissioner had proposed increased fees for public hearings to cover the costs. Decision was made to refer the matter to the Committee who will review the Municipal Code. The manager reported that Mr. Raymond Hayes would appraise all Village property for an initial fee of $1,500, and $300-for a review each three years. This will be considered by the Finance Committee at its budget meetings. The manager reported that the Safety Council's recommendation for the installa- tion of sidewalks at the Deerftook Shopping Center had been sent to Mr. Joseph Valenti who has asked for a pedestrian traffic study by an approved engineering firm. A brief discussion was had on the matter but no decision was reached. President Forrest stated he had asked for a review of the Village's application for a federal grant in connection with the gcquisition of the 1brickyard-,p,r -oper_tX, and would have a report within 20 days. Ordinance- Munic.Code Amendment. An ordinance was presented amending the Numbering Secs. 20.517 & 20.518 Municipal Code with respect to the designation (0 -70 -2) of Sections.20.517 and 20.518 pertaining respectively to. "Ab:andoned Vehicles" and "Fire Lanes ", the said ordinance to be published in pamphlet form. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Bootz then moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Trustee Schleicher, and adopted by the follwoing vote: Ayes: Avery, Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Bootz, seconded by Trustee Slavin, the meeting was aljourned at 10:20 p.m. APPROVED: Village President, ATTEST: Village Clerk