04/23/1973156
April 23, 1973
The adjourned 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 23, 1973 at 8:10 p.m. The clerk
called the roll.and reported that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest
George Kelm
Werner E. Neuman
Stephen M. Slavin
Daniel H. Stiehr
Absent: Albert E. Brust
M. Jay Turner, Jr.
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Approve Waukegan /Lake -Cook The recommendations of Mr. Paul Box, traffic
Intersection Improvements & consultant, dated April 12, 1973, for temporary
Waukegan Rd. Widening pavement and signal improvements at the Waukegan/
Lake -Cook intersection were reviewed, the
Village's share of the cost being $12,000. The plans for widening Waukegan Road
from a point 1000 ft. south of the intersection to the Edens Spur were also re-
viewed inasmuch as the State will require that this work be done if the State is
to pay part of the cost for temporary improvements at the intersection. Mr. Box
stated the cost for both projects, including traffic signals at Chestnut /Waukegan,
will be $187,000, of which $52,000 will be paid by the State in accordance with
the agreement dated May 15, 1972, plus installation cost of the temporary type
traffic signals at the intersection.
Discussion was had on the widening of Waukegan Road and traffic signals
at Waukegan /Chestnut, which is the second Deerbrook driveway from the north. Mr.
Box stated the Board could prohibit left turns from...the�Oinorth-�driveway.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the Board authorize
proceeding with the work outlined in Mr. Box's letter of April 12, 1973 at costs
indicated therein.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the motion be amended
to provide that if the State does not agree to pay part of the.cost of temporary
signalization improvements at the Waukegan /Lake --Cook intersection, the project be
held in abeyance. Adopted by the following vote;
Ayes: Kelm, Slavin, Stiehr (3)
Nays: Neuman (1)
The motion as amended carried•wi.th-'the- following vote recorded:
Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr (4)
N ays: None (0)
Approve Expenditure for A report from the Chief of Police listed
Youth Worker Office in •basic requirements for an office for the
Old Library Bldg. Youth Worker, and recommended the Park Dis-
�" "J• ' - J 'k tr-ict Recreation Center, now under construc-
tion as the most desirable location. The next best location would be an office
in the old library building, but remodeling would be required to afford the pri-
va-cy which is essential.
The manager reported there had been discussions with Park Superintendent
Don Pilger regarding office space for the Youth Worker in the Park District
building. Mr. Pilger had stated there would be adequate spece for the office
but Park Board approval would be required. The Village would have to put in
partitions for the private office. President Forrest stated he had talked to
Park Board President Peter Trenchard who was generally in favor of the concept.
Trustee Neuman stated it would be some time before the Park District
building is completed -, "and an adequate office for the Youth Worker must be provided
now. The High School was suggested as an alternative location. The Youth Worker,
Tom Creighton, stated the High School would not be open evenings and its location
would present transportation problems. He stated he would prefer an office in the
library building if a separate entrance can be provided.
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After discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of an office in the old
library building, Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the Board
authorize the expenditure from surplus funds for the remodeling of the building to
provide an office for the Youth Worker, with a separate entrance. Adopted by the
f ollowing vote:
Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin, Stiehr (4)
N ays: None (0)
Public Hearing on Budget Pursuant to notice thereof, as required by law,
a public hearing was held on the Budget for the
year May 1, 1973 to April 30, 1974, inclusive. The manager stated final figures on
police salaries are still being negotiated, and changes in the budget for the Police
Department have been made due to denial of grant applications for a Community Relations
officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission.
Sgt. Larry Tousignant objected to the compensation program for sergeants as
developed by Hewitt Associates. He stated clarification was needed, and provided a
list of salaries paid to sergeants in nearby communities. He felt the program did
n6t,.provide adequate incentive or opportunity for salary increases, Trustee Neuman
stated a professional job had been done by Hewitt Associates, and the salary program
had been designed to be flexible and fair, with review procedures provided. He stated
there may be some inequities which can be adjusted, although Hewitt had established
job levels in relation to each other with salaries for each job comparable to those paid
in other communities and industries in the area.
Other items discussed included the occupancy charge and amount budgeted for
Civil Defense. The manager stated that the Fire Department may be willing to pay part
of the cost of the emergency signal. Trustee Neuman stated it was too late to re-
number and reorganize pages as suggested by Trustee Kelm for clarification. but asked
that all totals be checked for accuracy.
Discussion was had on a salary ordinance. Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by
Trustee Kelm, that the Village attorney prepare the ordinance required to implement
the salary ranges as set forth in the Hewitt report, and any other additional documenta-
t ion required.
Motion carried unanimously.
The estimated deficit of $41,000 in the Sewer Fund was discussed. President
Forrest stated it would be necessary to either increase sewer rates or make up the
deficit from General Fund surplus, as was done last year. Trustee Slavin stated sewer
rates should be discussed but there should be a policy determination.
Trustee Slavin then moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the Board adopt a
policy- 9f..mak ng; the Sewer Department self- supporting. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Neuman, Slavin, Forrest (3)
N ays: Kelm, .Stiehr (2)"
Trustee Neuman suggested a date be set for discussion of sewer rates and the
renovation of sanitary sewers.
The hearing on the budget was closed at 10:35 p.m.
Canvasd Election The clerk announced that the judges of-election in
each precinct had duly delivered the returns, ballots
and tally sheets in connection with the election for village officials held on April
17, 1973.
Trustee Neuman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the returns of the
election be canvassed.
Motion carried unanimously.
The returns were duly reviewed and canvassed and showed the following votes were
cast in favor of the following persons for the offices and terms indicated:
Precinct No.
For Village President"
Bernard Forrest
Albert Roy Kissling
W. Neuman
Albert Brust
L ucille Loarie
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total
102 146 98 163 225 243 106 164 1247
82 57 88 67 152 57 90 205 798
1 1
4 1 1 6
1 1
158
Precinct No.
For Village Clerk
Catherine B. Price
For Village Trustee
Norma Gavin
Walter H. Moses. Jr.
Daniel H. Stiehr
M. Jay Turner,Jr.
George Schliecher
Alan Root
William Sanke
J ames DePetro
James Roach
John Suter
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total
156 181 146 201 308 257 167 316 1732
136
144
124
162
264
207
139
273
1449
133
141
121
152
245
223
132
204
1351
134
106
123
181
276
255
135
265
1514
94
106
93
123
196
135
98
216
1061
1
'74
118
758
Bruce L. Felknor
48
50
44
1
71
68
40
113
481
Sandra Schlachtmeyer
1
48
1
28
45
1
26
55
4
Jean A. Kelm
105
5
79
131
212
168
1
181
1104
Rachel M. Birchard
1
19
43
27
40
32
1
53
250
1
17
18
17
15
34
1
25
31
1
Total Votes Cast - 2141
Total Defective -, Ballots - 40
For Library Director
Full Six -Year Terms
Lois Lindquist
66
50
65
77
130
109
76
119
692
Barbara Niesen
56
59
65
114
153
119
'74
118
758
Bruce L. Felknor
48
50
44
47
71
68
40
113
481
Sandra Schlachtmeyer
23
48
25
28
45
28
26
55
278
Jean A. Kelm
105
132
79
131
212
168
96
181
1104
Rachel M. Birchard
17
19
43
27
40
32
19
53
250
Esther D. Neukranz
17
18
17
15
34
22
25
31
179
Donald McCurry
1
1
Rosemary Sazanoff
1
1
R onald P. Paja
1
1
Irene J. Pala
1
1
Alan Root
1
1
For Library Director
To Serve Until
April 15, 1975
Donald McCurrey
84
105
103
127
236
164
108
212
1139
Harold H. Heisler
79
63
69
76
135
103
58
115
698
Sherman Beverly, Jr.
97
78
63
86
109
85
67
145
730
Fred A. Gahl, Jr.
62
91
71
108
148
122
84
152
838
Carol Reilly
1
1
A lice Zareck
1
1
Alan S. Paj a
1
1
R onald Paj a
1
1
G ail Marovitz
1
1
A lan Root
1
1
Total Votes Cast - 2141
Total Defective Ballots" -,'7.5
Ordinance Canvassing Election The ordinance was presented canvassing the
(0- 73 -26) results of the regular election held April
17, 1973 and declaring the following persons
elected to the offices and for the terms set opposite their names:
Village President .................
Village Clerk ....................
Three Village Trustees ............
Two Library Directors
for full Six -Year Terms .........
Two Library Directors
to serve until
April 15, 1975 ..................
Bernard Forrest
Catherine B. Price
Daniel H. Stiehr
Norma Gavin
Walter H. Moses, Jr.
Jean A. Kelm
Barbara Niesen
Donald McCurry
Fred A. Gahl, Jr.
Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation.
Motion carried unanimously.
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a Trustee Slavin then moved, seconded by Trustee Neuman, that the ordinance be
passed as presented. ADopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Kelm, Neuman, Slavin,'Stiehr (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Slavin and seconded by
Trustee Neuman, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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APPROVED:
Presiden
ATTEST:
Village Clerk