07/20/197094,
Jily 20, 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, July 20, 1970 at 8:20 p.m. The clerk
called the roll and reported that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
Charles R. Bootz
George Kelm
George P. Schleicher
Stephen M. Slavin,
M. Jay Turner, Jr.
Absent: None
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 Turner moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held July 6, 1970 be approved as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
Approve Warrant NO. W -70 -7 Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Turner, that Warrant No. W -70 -7 - payment of
bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, S.chlpichh£.;.iTulner�lEoratgst (4)
Nays: None (0)
Pass: Kelm, Slavin (2)
Report- Maplewood School The manager reported that good progress was
Sewer Connections being made in the work at Maplewood School
0 in the correction of sewer connections to
eliminate storm water from the sanitary sewer. At present floors are being torn
up to properly connect interior downspouts to the storm sewer. The matter will
be kept on the agenda for progress reports.
Accept Van Der Molen.Bid The manager reported that scavenger specifi-
Scavenger Service cations and bids had been reviewed, and Mr.
Authorize 5 Yr. Contract Everett Van Der Molen, doing business as Deer-
field Disposal Service was the low and only
qualified bidder.
Trustee Slavin stated he was in complete opposition to the Board's action in
failing to approve the contract after the last workshop meeting, in which all
details had been discussed and he thought agreement had been reached. He then
moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the bid of Van Der Molen be accepted on the
basis of a five year contract, and no annual pick up.
Trustee Slavin stated the contract would be for the period starting January
1, 1971, but if Mr. Van Der Molen acquired the Gastfield Service the Village attorney
could negotiate an earlier starting date.
The motion to adcept the Van Der Moeln bid was adopted unanimously.
Atty. to Prepare Contract Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Ordinance Amendments Turner, that the Village attorney be instructed
to prepare the contract with Van Der Mot &n for
scavenger service, and ordinances amending the scavenger ordinances to conform
with the provisions of the contract.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was had on prohibitiggt:theuuseo6frplastic bags for lawn and garden
waste because the plastic does not decompose. Trustee Schleicher suggested the use
of the term "disposable containers which would permit tha use of plastic or paper
bags and of biodegradable material when it becomes available.
The Village attorney reported that the agreement for the release of escrow
funds for Kennedy Construction company was not completed and suggested the matter
be carried on the agenda for the next meeting.
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Atty. to Prepare The Village attorney reported that he had reviewed
Air Pollution Ordiaance the air pollution ordinance submitted by Y.E.S.
and it is clean;.. unambiguous and satisfactory
as to form, and also within the statutory authority gratited.to municipalities. He
stated that a State bride Pollution Control Act had been adopted by the legislature at
its last session which provides for the appointment of a Board authorized to adopt
regulations effective throughout the State.
Trustee Schleicher stated it was his opinion that an appropriate ordinance should
be adopted now rather then wait for State regulations, and moved that the Village
attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance based on the Y.E.S. ordinance within the
framework of the Municipal Code, to include an exact definition of the Ringelmann Smoke
Chart. Seconded by Trustee Kelm, and carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Variationa Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
745 Waukegan (Sinclair) that the ordinance be adopted grating variations
(0- 70 -31) from the provisions from the provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance to permit the erection of a pump
island, building, illuminated double -faced sign and a light standard in locations less
than the required front yard setback, at 745 Waukegan Road (Deerfield Garage), as re-
quested by Sinclair Atlantic Richfield Oil Company. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Turner (4)
Nays: None (0)
Pass: Slavin (1)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Appoint Warren M. Whitton President Forrest proposed the appointment of
Chief of Police Mr. Warren M. Whitton as Chief of Police, and
briefly reviewed his background and experience.
He stated that, if the appointment is approved, Mr. Whitton will move to Deerfield
and will assume his duties August 17, 1970.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the appointment of
Mr. Whitton as Chief of Police be approved. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm,
Nays: None (0)
Pass: Slavin (1)
Schleicher, Turner (4)
Resolution Declaring Forrest's A resolution was presented and read wherein the
Firebrands Winner in Mounted Mayor declared Forrest's Firebrands the winners
Baseball Game 7/4/70 over Bakeman's Business Bushwackers in the
(R- 70 -12) mounted baseball game on July 4th which ended in
a tie score, as provided by the Statutes of the
State of Illinois and-the Deerfield Municipal Code which authorize the Mayor to cast
the deciding vote in case of a tie.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the resolution be adopted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Roy Kissling, Deerfield Family Day Chairman, thanked the Board for partici-
pating in the mounted baseball game, and presented a miniature donkey to each member,
Republicans and Democrats alike.
Authorize Application Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Turner,
Pump Installation- Sewage Plant :.that the President be authorized to sign the
application to the State SAnitary Water Board for
a permit for the installation of a sludge pump at the sewage treatment plant.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment $3404.95 Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
to Di Paol6- Wilmot Storm Sewer Turner, that the final payment of $3.404.95 be
approved to Di Paolo Company for installation of
the WeGo- Wilmot storm sewer, as recommended by Baxter & Woodman, engineers. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payment $421.67 Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
to B & W- Wilmot Storm Sewer that payment of $421.67 be approved to Baxter &
Woodman for engineering services in connection
with.the installation of the WeGo- Wilmot.storm sewer. Adopted by the following vote:
A7yds:. Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None .(0)'
Discussion - Milwaukee RR Mr. Thomas Ploss of the Milwaukee Road
Project Transi -Plan explained the Milwaukee Road's Project Transi-
Plan, and asked the Board to consider joining
other communities along the Milwaukee Road in the formation of a Mass Transit
District. He stated that improvement of suburban service can be accomplished
only if additional financing is available, and the Milwaukee Road cannot provide
funds for this purpose. He said suburban service has been operated at a loss
with deficits made up from freight revenues. Without additional financing, service
and equipment will deteriorate.
Mr. Ploss explained the organization of a Mass Transit District and the
financing of improvements by the District with federal grants for 2/3 of the cost,
the remaining 1/3 coming from local sources. with alternate methods of financing.
He reported several municipalities had voted to join a Milwaukee Road Mass Transit
District, and such Districts have been organized in areas served by the Illinois
Untral and Burlington Railroads, as wll as the New York City and Philadelphia areas.
Discussion was had on the powers of a Mass Transit District, financing, appoint-
ment of members to the District Board, priorities of improvements and related
matters. Mr. Ploss asked for a letter of intent to indicate the Village's interest
in the organization of a Mass Transit District.
Trustee Slavin stated he thought it was in order to give reasonable considera-
tion to the request for a letter of intent, but he would like the Village attorney's
opinion on the implication of such a letter, and the general structure of Mass
Transit Districts under Federal and State laws.
Trustee Slavin then moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the Village
attorney give an opinion on the substance of Mr. Ploss's presentation for the
next meeting.
Motion carried unanimoully.
Approve Library Bldg. Permit Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz,
that the issuance of a building permit for
the new library be authorized as recommended by the building commissioner.
Motion carried unanimously.
The manager reported that discussion of the widening of North avenue will
be deferred at the request of the property owners who would be affected by the
improvement.
Terminate 1st National Bank The manager reported that a check for $1645.20
Parking Lot Lease 9/1/70 had been received from the First National Bank
of Deerfield, the amount owed under the lease
agreement on the parking lot on Waukegan Road. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by
Trustee Turner, that the Board authorize the termination of the lease as of Sept-
ember 1, 1970.
Motion carried unanimously.
Warrington Flooding Problem Trustee Slavin stated there has been a
recurrent flodding problem in the 1300 block
on Warrington Road with storm water reaching halfway up front lawns and flooded
basements. This'area is at a low point on Warrington Road and receives storm
drainage from both the north and south as well as the Walden School parking lot.
He asked that this matter be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
Discussion was had on the design aapacity of storm and sanitary sewers in
the older parts of the Village and the possibility of connection of sump pumps
for footing the drainage to sanitary sewers. The Village attorney stated in-
spections for improper connections could be authorized as a matter of public
health. Trustee Slavin asked the Village attorney for an opinion as to how far
the Village can go on inspection and enforcement, and the manager was asked to
suggest a program to alleviate the problem.
Re: Gasoline Leakage It was reported that leakage from a gasoline
storage tank at a service station $nto-the 1
istorm''sewef liad`.tbeated a very hazardous condition several weeks age. Discussion
was had on a program of inspection of gasoline storage tanks. Decision was made
that this matter be taken up with the Board of Commissioners of the Fire District
at a joint meeting scheduled for this week.
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Reports - Communications The Village attorney reported that the law suit
regarding the property Mouth of the Regency
Apartments will now be handled as a straight zoning suit, the Judge having ruled that
certain Counts in the complaint were not relevant.
The manager reported that notification had been received from the Department
of Public Works and Buildings that the grant for the Traffic Safety Study had been
approved.
The Board authorized the preparation of a voucher in the amount of $161 to Novak,
Dempsey and Associates for engineering inspection services in connection with Hovland
improvements, Special Assessment No. 108.
The manager.stated the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Municipal League will be
held in Springfield October 3 to 6, 1970.
The manager.reported he had attended the meeting of the Legislative Policy
Committee in Springfield on July 17th, and listed several of the bills which will be
re- introduced at the next session of the General Assembly.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Bootz, seconded by Trustee
Turner, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
President