02/16/1970 (2)1()
February 16, 1970
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Deerfield was called to order by the clerk, in the absence of the President, in
the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, February 16, 1970 at 8:16 p.m.
The clerk then called the roll and reported that the following were
Present: Jayman A. Avery, Jr.
George Kelm
George.P.- Schleicher
Stephen iM., Slavin
M. Jay Turner, Jr.
Absent: BernardtForrest, President
Charles R. Bootz
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 Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,:that Trustee Kelm be
appointed President pro tem. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the regular meeting held February 2, 1970 were approved as sub-
mitted on motion by Trustee Slavin, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, and carried
unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -70 -2 Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Avery, that Warrant No. W -70 -2 - payment of
bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)
Re: Petition to Rezone Minutes of the Plan Commission showed a recom-
500 Block- Deerfield Rd. mendation to.deny the petition .to .rezone
property on the south side of Deerfield Road
in the 500 block.' Decision was-made that no action be taken until the Plan Commission
report is received. The matter will be kept on the agenda.
Re: Ace Hosts Sub. The Plan Commission re- affirmed its previous
Mallin Property recommendation for denial of the Ace Hosts
Subdivision located adjacent to the northeast
corner of Waukegan and County Line Roads, with frontage on both streets. The Village
attorney stated that it was his understanding that the Plan Commission was not con-
cerned about the Ace Hosts proposal,.but rather the development of the remainder of
the property owned by Mr. John Mallin, and that a proposed planned unit amendment
which could be applied to the.Mallin pnd- l6r_hpr business zoned property had been pre-
pared and sent to the Plan Commission for consideration. The Board approved Trustee
Slavin's suggestion that the matter be held on the agenda since there were many quesions
to be resolved before action is taken.
S.C. Report - Sidewalk In connection with the request of the Cadwell
Snow Removal School PTO for sidewalk snow removal on Pine
Street, a report from the Safety Council
recommended that all school walks should receive the same treatment in snow removal,
and the Village purchase equipment if necessary to accomplish such removal. Review
of the entire snow removal program was also recommended.
Discussion - Salting & Snow The manager reported that Director of Public
Removal from Sts. & Sidewalks Works Klasinski is preparing a report on the
costs of salting all streets and complete snow
removal from all streets and sidewalks, but some difficulty had been encountetied.iin
obtaining information on equipment costs. Several members stated that, although the
matter had been referred to the Finance Committee, a policy on salting and complete
snow removal should be determined by the Board before the matter is considered by the
Finance Committee.
Mrs. Joan Allen, Cadwell School PTO Safety Chairman, presented petitmons signed
by 231 residents who requested snow removal from carriage walks on at least one side
of Pine Street for the safety of children who must now walk in the street. She pointed
out that Pine Street is a through street with heavier traffic,.and if carriage walks
are cleared there, most people would be satisfied. She urged immediate action on
this particular problem area, rather than a delay for a policy decision.
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Discussion was had on the hazards of carriage walks with their close proximity
to vehicular traffic. The replacement of carriage walks with 5 ft. sidewalks 1 ft.
from the property line was suggested, or as an alternative, construction of the 5 ft.
sidewalks leaving the carriage walks in place, on streets where a supplemental walk
is necessary for the safety of children. It was suggested that this proposal be
studied by the Safety Council, and the Village attorney was requested to check into
who would pay for the additional walks. Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, a member of the
Safety Council, stated she had talke with representatives of neighboring municipalities,
and all Ore doing something about sidewalks. However, she pointed out that the children
walk in the street whether sidewalks are cleared or not, and urged parents and the
PTOs to undertake an educational program stressing the responsibility of children
tor, abide by safety rules. Mrs. Christoph has written a- letter regarding snow removal,
copies of which will be sent to the Board.
President pro tem Kelm stated the matter will be continued on the agenda and
taken up when the report on salting and snow removal costs is received.
S.C. Report - Deerbrook A letter from the Safety Council recommended that
Shopping Center Walks sidewalks be constructed on both Waukegan and
County Line Road at the Deerbrooki.Shopping Center,
the entire cost to be paid by the owner. The Village attorney stated that, while the
project could be done by special assessments, the matter of benefit to the property,
which would determine the amount paid by the owner, should be checked into.
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Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the matter be referred
to the Village attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
S.C. Report- Stop:•S gncat=i.,_n A report from the Safety Council recommended the
Carriage Way & Millstone erection of a stop sign on Carriage Way at Mill-
stone.
Trustee Avery moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the recommendation of the Safety
Council be approved and the Village attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance to
authorize the erection of the stop sign.
Motion carried unanimously.
$?C. Report- Waukegan- County A letter from the Safety Council urged that plans
Line Rd. Intersection for the widening of County Line Road include a
fully signalized intersection at Waukegan and
County Line toad. Inquiry was made regarding temporary left turn signals pending
full improvement of County Line Road. The manager stated he had reviewed the plans
and the schedule for the widening of County Line Road with the Cook County Highway
Department, and had asked that a fully signalized intersection be included. He
stated that $20,000 had been first estimated as the cost of left turn signals,,,it
was later determined that the acquisition of -necessary additional right -of -way would
bring the cost nearer to $100,000. Mr. Avron Ketch, Hyacinth'Place, stated that
residents of the Briarwood Vista Subdivision Yaere, extremely concerned about the
hazardous intersection where one bad accident has occurred and had discussed the
problem with State Senator Karl Berning. The matter will be on the agenda for the
March 2nd meeting.
We -Go Stork Drainage The manager reported that maps of the sewer system
had been sent to the Board. He proposed that
the 10 ft. utility easement at the rear of the south lots in We -Go Park Subdivision
be utilized for the installation of a 24 inch storm sewer to carry away excess water
from the Toll Road culverts which now cause flooding. With completion of the 24 inch
storm sewer now being installed on Wilmot Road, the proposed additional line which
should serve to alleviate if not eliminate flodding in the We -Go Park area. Both
sewers would drain into the Laurel Avenue storm sewer which is adequately sized to
take care of storm water from crest of Wilmot Road. He estimated the cost of the 24
inch line to be $27,000 which would be expended from Street and Bridge funds. Trustee
Schleicher suggested this project be included in the 1970 -71 budget.
March 2 Workshop Meeting A lengthy discussion was had on proposed amendments
Re: Scavenger Service to ordinances pertaining to scavenger service and
licenses. The manager had prepared revised speci-
fications for scavenger service for consideration by the Board, as well as a report on
charges for scavenger service in nearby communities. Mr. Van Der Molen, owner of
Deerfield Disposal Service, stated that he had contracted to purchase the Gastfield
Service, but the sale could not be consummated until he knew whether he would be
permitted to conduct the business under the two existing licenses or whether the Board
would reduce the number of licenses to one which woulddbe issued to him.
The Village attorney recommended that the Board determine what kind of
service should;be provided by scavengers, and amend the ordinance; then, if
Mr. Van Der Mol &n buys out Mr. Gastfield the Board could decide whether the
ordinance should be amended to provide for only one license. The manager stated
that before Mr. Van Der Molen would purchase Mr. Gastfield's business he would
want to be sure the Village will not go out for bids on scavenger service.
Decision was made that the matter be discussed at a workshop meeting on
March 9th, both scavengers invited to attend.
At the request of Dr. William Burns, action on the Ordinance rezoning his
property at the southwest corner of Waukegan and Central was delayed until the
next meeting.
Re: Ace Hosts Sub. Mr.AAlbert Brust, Chairman of the Plan Commission,
stated that problems regarding the proposed
Ace Hosts Subdivision and the remainder of the Mallin property had not been re-
solved, and therefore the Plan Commission could not change its previous recommenda-
tion for denial. He said Ace Hosts has been most cooperative and offered to give
up plans for the driveway to County Line Road, but although Mr. Mallin had orally
agreed that the remainder of the property would be sold as one parcel, he was un-
willing to give a covenant to that effect. He added that Ace Hosts is eager to
start construction of the Roy Rogers restaurant on the property as soon as possible.
Mr. Brust stated that the proposed B -3 Planned Unit development is being
considered by the Plan Commission as a possible solution for the Ace Hosts - Mallin
property, as well as other problem areas; however, some time would elapse before
the Plan Commission's report would be ready for consideration by the Board. He
suggested that Ace Hosts be asked if they would accept the B -3 zoning classification
if the amendment is adopted. Trustee Slavin stated he did not see how the Board
could hold up Ace Hosts Subdivision and therefore variations should be given,
rather then wait for possible adoption of the B -3 amendment.
March 9 Workshop Meeting The Plan Commission's report on the Compre-
on Comprehensive Plan B -2 Dist. hensive Plan for the Central Business District
was discussed briefly. The Board approved
Trustee Slavin's suggestion that the matter be taken up at the workshop meeting
on March 9th after the discussion of scavenger specifications and licenses.
The meeting was recessed at 9:55 p.m. and re-convened at 10:10 p.m.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of the ordinance
Red Balloon Sign Variation granting variations from the provisions of the
zonilgrordinance for the erection of a sign
for the Red Balloon restaurant as requested by the AdCraft Company. The ordinance
was read in full.
Resolution Reducing Rentals A resolution was presented and read geducing
WAter, St. & Brdg. & Sewer rentals charged the WateV, Sewer, and Street
(R -70 -3) and Bridge Departments for the use of the
Village Hall to the following amounts:
Water Department $`O; %- -! $ 500.00
Sewer Maintanance & OPeration 1,000.00
Street & Bridge Department 1,000.00
Total
$2,500.00
Trustee Slavin moved that the resolution be adopted.
and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Avery. Kelm, Slavin, Schleicher, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)
Seconded by Trustee Schlei@hql!,
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee
Sec. 23.105a Water Connection Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted
Fees & Charges amending Section 23.105a of the Municipal
(0 -70 -8) Code establishing water connection fees and
charges; the said ordinance to be published
in pamphlet form. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Avery. Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Approve Payment $16,522.80 Trustee Avery moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
Keno Const. Co. Odor Domes that payment of $16,522.80 be approved to Keno
Construction Company for work completed nn the
odor control domes at the sewage treatment plant, as recommended by Baxter & Woodman,
engineers. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)
Appoint L. Leichentritt President pro tem Kelm reported that President
to Plan Commission -3 Yr. Term Forrest proposed the appointment'of Mr. Louis
Leichentritt to the Plan Commission for a three
year term. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the appointment
of Mr. Leichentritt to the Plan Commission be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment $698.67 to Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
B & W, Odor Dome Engineering Turner, that payment of $698.67 be approved to
Baxter and Woodman for engineering services in
connection with the construction of odor control domes at the sewage treatment plant,
subject to approval by the Village treasurer. Adopted by the following vote:
1+ Ayes: Avery, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
�y Nays: None (0)
t-i Reports- Communications A letter from Baxter and Woodman stated that
Qsewage from the proposed 30 acre Shopping Center
would be equivalent to a population of 300 if developed as residential. This would
not include.laundromats, car Rashes or similar uses.
A letter from Baxter and Woodman gave estimated costs for routing storm water
flows to tpe polishing ponds. A letter from the Village attorney reported that
properties on the west side of Wilmot Road outside the corporate limits had been
assessed for the Laurel Avenue storm sewer, Special Assessment No. 107.
The manager reported that letters had been received from Representative Dan
Pierce and} Senator Karl Berning, and both had agreed to take up the matter of pushigg
cars on Village streets, presently prohibited by statute. The Illinois Municipal
League has referred this matter to the Legislative Policy Committee.
The manager reported that the problem of engine switching at Osterman Avenue
had been resolved. He was directed to write a note of appreciation to the Milwaukee
Road.
In connection with a problem of alignment of sidewalk on south Waukegan Road
at the Shell station, Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the
Village.attorney be authorized to seek a 50 ft. dedication for Waukegan Road right -
of -way from Mr. James DiPletro. Motion carried unanimoulsy.
There ebing no further business, on motion by Trustee Slavin, seconded by
Trustee Avery, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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