09/21/197015+
September 21,1950
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, September 21, 1970 at 8:15 p.m. The clerk called the
roll and reported that the following were
Presetn: 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
Mr. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Mrs. Marjorie Emery, representing the
manager.
Moved by Trustee Bootz, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the minutes of the
adjourned meeting held August 31, 1970 be approved as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -70 -9 Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Bootz, that Warrant No. W -70 -9 - payment
of bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)-
P.C. Report - R.R. Station The Plan Commission's report on the Mil -
Parking Proposal waukee Road's parking proposal was read
in which they agreed that more and better
parking is needed. The comprehensive plan will propose two new parking areas,
one east of the tracks and one on the south side of Deerfield Road Wiest of the
tracks. Pay commuter parking was approved if necessary to finance the improve-
ments rather than a tax supported program since many residents do not use the
railroad parking facilities, but many non - residents do. If the Board decides
1tq,proceed with the proposed improvements, they recommended that provision be
made for pedestrian safety by the construction of a catwalk across Deerfield Road
and a safe crossing from the east. They further recommended improvement of the
present depot.
Discussion was had on the proposed transit district and the improvements
to be made when the district is organized. Mr. William Waldman of the Milwaukee
Road stated there would be many demands for improvements in service and facilities,
and the Transit Board would establish priorities. He reported he had made a
survey of the Deerfield station parking lot, and although he had not checked 40
to 50 cars, he had found there were 135 cars owned by Deerfield residents and 147
vehicles; of non - residents. He estimated that not more than -50 percent of the
parking space is used by Deerfield residents. He stated that the railroad might
approve construction of the catwalk if the Board decides to acquire additional
property for parking, and he will present this request to the proper department.
Mr. Waldman reported that Northbrook had approved the lease of the rail-
road parking facilities effective last Thursday, and will have space for 575
cars. He could give no information on the ratio of resident and non - resident
parking. Trustee Schleicher asked for more bicycle racks at the Deerfield
station, there being an insufficient number at present. Mr. Waldman stated
additional racks would be furnished.
The Village attorney will research the question whether parking on muni-
cipply owned property can be limited to Deerfield residents.
Authorize Offerr to Purchase Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee
Favelli Property- 859 Deerfield Rd. Turner, that in response to the offer of Mr.
Favelli to sell the triangular piece of
property at 859 Deerfield Road, the Village attorney be authorized to submit an
offer to purchase the said property in accordance with the appraisal secuued by
the Village. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Negotiations
R.R. Parking Lease
by Trustee Turner, that the Village
able provisions of the lease with the
Motion carried unanimously.
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In connection with the Milwaukee Road's pro-
posal to lease commuter parking facilities
to the Village, Trustee Slavin moved, seconded
attorney and manager commence negotiations on suit -
railroad, to be submitted to the Board.
P.C. Report - Marshall Zoning A report from the Plan Commission stated that
Hearing 1/22/70 Nullified a public hearing had been held January 22, 1970
on the request to rezone the Marshall property
at 190 Waukegan Road from the B -4 to the B -1 classification, and that the attorney
for the petitioner had not filed an affidavit of notification to adjacent property
owners. The Commission requested that the hearing be declared null and void. The
Board approved the Village attorney's suggestion that the petitioner be advised that,
by reason of failure to comply with notification, a new petition must be submitted.
P.C. Report - Comprehensive Plan The Plan Commission reported that the revised
Comprehensive Plan is approximately 98% complete
and will be reviewed by the Commission on October 22. A public hearing on the Plan
will be held in November or December, 1970.
ltr BZA Report -Union Oil Sign A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals
Variations -836 Deerfield Rd. recommended that variations from the provisions
Authorize Ordinance of the Zoning Ordinance be granted to permit
the erection of an interior illuminated non-
revolving spherical sign 6 ft. in diameter located 37� ft. from the center line of
Deerfield Road and 331 ft. from the west property line at 836 Deerfield Road, as
requested by the Union Oil Company, with a further stipulation that the advertising
on the sign remain as shown on the model.
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the recommendations of
the Board of Zoning Appeals be approved and the Village attorney be directed to pre-
pare an ordinance granting the variations in accordance with the said recommendations.
Motion carried unanimously.
BZA Report -Dr. Offices & Apt. A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals
956 Deerfield Rd.- Variation recommended that a variation be granted amending
Authorize Ordinance the variation heretofore granted by Ordinance
No. 0 -63 -1 with respect to the building at
956 Deerfield Road to permit one apartment and two offices each to be occupied by
one doctor or dentist, but eliminating the condition that the variation be continued
only so long as Mr. Bendinelli (now Mrs. Bruggman) or her daughter remain in occupancy
and ownership.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the report of the
Board of Zoning Appeals be accepted and approved, and the Village attorney be directed
to prepare an ordinance granting the variation as recommended.
Motion carried unanimously.
BZA Report- Library Sign A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals stated
that permission had been granted to the architect
for the new library building to erect a small temporary identification sign on the
building site, and the request for a 96 sq. ft. sign identifying the library had been
denied.
S.C. Report -No Parking A report from the Safety Council recommended
North Ave'. & St. Light that parking be prohibited on both sides of
Authorize Ordinance North Avenue in the vicinity of the Trinity
United Church of Christ and a street light be
installed in the area.
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Village attorney be
directed to prepare the ordinance to prohibit parking on North Avenue between Portage
Pass and Woodvale Drive.
Motion c4'7 ed unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Gasoline Service Stations amending the Municipal Code by adding a new
A±ticld XI - Gasoline Service Stations to
Chapter 17, providing for licenses, fees, testing of storage tanks,.drainage and
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waste disposal and penalty for violations. The ordinance has been posted on
the bulletin board in the lobby.
A suggestion that only fiber glass tanks be permitted for the storage of
flammable liquids was referred to the building commissioner and the fire depart -
ment.for their recommendations.
Ordinance- Mun,.Code Amend.
Sec. 20.323- 25 mph Speed
Longfellow & Kipling
(0- 70 -43)
hour on the following streets:
by the following vote:
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee
Slavin, that the ordinance be ddopted
amending the Municipal Code by adding a
new subsection (a) to Section 20.323 to
establish a maximum speed of 25 miles per
Longfellow Avenue and Kipling Place. Adopted
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Report- Hovland Improvements It was reported that recent rains had brought
all work on Hovland improvements to a stand-
still. President Forrest stated he had asked for letters from Hovland residents
listing items to be completed and damages to property, but he had not -recdived as
many as expected. He asked that this matter-be put on the agenda for the next
meeting.
Trustee Schleicher strongly urged that the'manager`be dir�cted-to 'notify
the contractor that the soil placed on parkways was unsatisfactory and should be
removed and replaced.with topsoil as snecified_
President Forrest stated that Mr. George Kennedy had filed to submit a
written request for release of all payments on Special Assessment No. 107 except
$5,000 for a one year guarantee of work, not was there any report from the engineer,
Charles W. Greengard Associates. This matter will be removed from the agenda
until such time.as all reports have been submitted, including settlement of claims.
Accept Bid W. Wanzenberg & Co. Trustee Bootz moved,,seconded by Trustee
Sludge Pump $7370 Schleicher, that the low bid of $7,370.00
submitted by W. Wanzenberg & Company for
a sludge pump be accepted, as recommended by the engineers. Adopted by the
following voter
Ayes: Bootz, Kelm, Schleicher, Turner (4)
Nays: None (0)
Pass: Slavin (1)
The meeting was recessed at 9 :25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m., all
members present.
Discussion - Sewer Survey In connection with the proposed survey of
sewer flooding problems, the President re-
ported letters had been sent to Baxter and Woodman and Consoer and Townsend.
Baxter and Woodman suggested a ^melting with the Board to discuss the type of survey
desired, and Mr. William Townsend will meet with the manager Thursday.
Mr. Alan Schultz, 241 Forestway, proposed that letters be sent to a number
of firms in the area, indicating something about the Village and the nature of
the problem, and asking for suggestions as to how they would proceed. On the basis
of these suggestions the Board could select a firm. He pointed out the work would
be done in phases to be determined by budgetary limitations, but after the investi-
gatory work is completed, the Board would have an idea of what should be done and
how much it would cost.
Discussion was had on whether additional firms should be contacted. The
President suggested that the matter be discussed further at the next meeting after
the manager has talked with the two firms. In answer to Mr. Richard Buerger's
question, he stated that no emergency relief was planned except the sump pump in-
spection program which would take six to nine months to complete.
Mr. J. K. Willman, Hazel Avenue, reported that his basement had not been
fflodded in recent rains after correction of sewer connections at Maplewood School
but three neighbous had been flooded as well as houses on Waukegan and Westgate
Roads. He stated that the west drainage ditch was far from full during these
rains.
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Brand Lane Storm Drainage Mr. Malcolm Poland, 905 Brand Lane, stated
and Easements the residents of Brand Lane desired to install
a storm sewer at their own expense to relieve
drainage problems in the area, and for that purpose he and his neighbor had prepared
grants of easements for the sewers,! After construction, the sewers would be accepted
and maintained by the Village. Decision was made that plans and specifications should
be prepared and reviewed by the engineer before action is taken to accept the easements.
Approve Fragassi Pennants A letter was received from Mr. Mel Fragassi
Oct. 1 -3, '70 requesting permission to fly a group of pennants
in his parking lot at 803 Deerfield Road on
October 1, 2 and 3, 1970 to advertise a merchandising promotion of a new product.
Trustee Turner moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that Mr. Fragassi's request be
approved. Adopted by the following vote, Trustee Schleicher "Pass" vote being counted
with the majority:
Ayes: Kelm, Turner (2)
Nays: Bootz (1)
Pass: Schleicher (1)
Abstain: Slavin (1)
Atty. Represent Village Trustee Schleicher left the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Ill. Bell Rate Hearing In connection with Illinois Commerce Commission
41+ hearings on the Illinois Bell Telephone Company's
CV request for rate increases, Mr. Werner Neuman stated the Board had authorized and
the manager had presented the Village's objection to the rate differential between
Highland Park and Deerfield. Oral arguments will be heard on September 30, 1970 and
Qhe requested that the,Village affirm its previous objection to this differential. A
representative from the telephone company stated the proposed increase was the first
in 17 years, and greatly expanded service is being proposed at a very nominal cost.
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Trustee Slavin pointed out that the Village is not objecting to the rate increase
but only the rate differential. He then moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that Mr.
Werner Neuman be appointed a committee of one to attend the hearing and present the
Village's opposition to this differential. The motion failed, the following vote
being recorded:
Ayes: Kelm, Slavin (2)
Nays: Turner, Bootz, Forrest (3)
Trustee Slavin then moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Village attorney
represent the Village at the hearing. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Kelm, Slavin, Forrest (3)
Nays: Bootz, Turner (2)
Trustee Schleicher re- entered the meeting at 10:12 p.m. and was present
thereafter.
Authorize Ordinance A letter was received from High School District
D.H.S. Fire Lanes 113 requesting that fire lanes be established
at Deerfield High School as shown on the attached
diagram. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the Village attorney
be directed to prepare an ordinance as requested by the School Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Bldg. Permit
1st National Bank
Road, as recommended by the building
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Turner,
that the issuance of a building permit be approved
for the First National Bank at 725 Deerfield
commissioner.
Deny Chesterfield Bldrs. Sign Chesterfield Builders requested a special permit
on Public Property for a sign on public property to direct people to
their development. It was pointed out that
numerous requests for such signs had been received and denied, and that a precedent would
be set if this request were granted.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, htat the request be denied and
the manager be directed to explain to,�Ches.texfield Builders the reason for the denial.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Reports & Communications
The President reported that plans for the bridge on County Line Road are
available and will be chekced by the manager.
President Forrest stated that changes had been made in procedures for
billing for scavenger services and bills would now be sent after the service has
been rendered.
A letter from the Lake County Health Department stated that no odors had
been detected in the vicinty of the treatment plant, brickyards and Sara Lee
plant, but inspections will be continued.
Mr. Robert York of the Chamber of Commerce suggested that consideration
be given to a change in the abrupt curve in Waukegan Road where the new bank
building will be constructed. The matter will be referred to the Public Works
Department.
Trustee Slavin stated that traffic congestion at the Waukegan Road entrance
to the Commons was a hazard to pedestrians and cars and proposed the installation
of a traffic light at this location. President Forrest stated a traffic survey
is underway and this proposal will be brought to the @onsultatita'attention.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Turner, seconded
by Trustee Bootz, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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