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12/03/1973>4G December 3, 1973 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, December 3, 1973 at 8:05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President Albert E. Brust Norma Gavin . George Kelm Walter H. Moses, Jr. Daniel H. Stiehr Absent: Werner E. Neuman 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 Brust moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the minutes of the regular meeting held November 19, 1973 be approved as submitted. Motion carried u nanimously. Treasurer's Report Village treasurer George Valentine gave an Department Operation oral report on Finance Depart;ient operations A new payroll reporting system for the Public Works Department has been implemented. The new financial reports seem to be ade- quate, and these reports are now being issued on a regular basis. In*,cash manage- ment, investments have been increased, resulting in a reduction in cash on hand and an occasional overdraft. Two parttime employees will be hired in lieu of the full -time employee budgeted for the Finance Department. A bookkeeping machine o perator "is leaving, and will be replaced. He pointed out the bookkeeping machines are old and replacements will be needed. He is working on a Budget,calendar, a new purchasing ordinance, and has also started work on the Budget for the year 1974 -75. In the next several months he will be involved in the water rate survey, and increased participation in purchasing and personnel management matters. Billing procedures on water and sewer are in the list of things to be done. Accept Audit Report 1972 -73 President Forrest stated the Audit Report and management letter had been discussed and questions answered at a workshop meeting. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the Audit Report for the year May 1, 1972 -April 30, 1973 be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. Atty. to Prepare Tax In connection with the abatement of tax levies Abatement Ordinance for payment of part of the interest on bonds, the President reported the Library Board will deposit $43,500 with the Village for payment on Library bonds. The Village will receive an estimated interest of $130,000 on the investment of the proceeds from the sale of Sewage Treatment Plant bonds, and he recommended the abatement of $120,000 in addition to the $10,270.59 accrued interest which must be abated, as well as accrued interest of $5,521.63 on the Sewer Improvement bonds. Trustee Brust questioned the abatement of $120,000 of the levy for Sewage Treatment Plant bonds. He pointed out that construction costs are increasing by about 10 per cent each year, and the 9 per cent interest received on the invest. ment of bond funds would go a long way toward meeting the inflationary trend. Trustee Moses stated that if the Village gets a Federal grant for sewage treatment plant construction there will be more than sufficient funds; if the Federal grant As not forthcoming the remaining $1,300,000 bonds authorized in the referendum will have to be issued and the $120,000 proposed to be abated would be a "drop in the bucket ". President Forrest stated Baxter & Woodman had provided a 20 per cent "cushion" in the estimated cost of construction. Trustee Kelm pointed out the proposed abatement would have a significant effect on the tax rate, but the use of $120,000 as a reserve for increased costs must be weighed against the tax re- lief afforded by the abatement. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the Village attorney be directed to prepare ordinances abating $130,270.59 of the levy for Sewage Treat - m ent Plant bonds, $5,521.63 of the levy for Sewer Improvement bonds, and 1 1 J )47 $43,500 of the levy for Library bonds. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Stiehr (4) Nays: Brust (1) Police Chief's Report Chief of Police Warren Whitton submitted to the on Objectives President and Board of Trustees a written report on the objectives of the Department. He supplemented the report by starting that, of the six goals which have not been changed over the years, there are three specific areas that are being stressed, namely: 1) criminal and non- criminal statistics-;,arid optimum goals established; 2) performance evaluation, based on standards which have been developed; and 3) Community reaction. The third area, community reaction, is the most difficult, and he is proceeding slowly. With the help of professionals, a serlesz.: of surveys is being developed directed to specific groups in the Village - youth, business, and residents. From the analysis of these data it is hoped new goals can be established. Chief Whitton explained procedures followed by the department in checking homes where occupants have notified the department they will be away. Home -on -watch pro - tedures will be correlated with the new crime prevention program. Trustee Moses stated that it was his understanding that Trustee Neuman had asked for department objectives in order that the present statistical reports be made more meaningful by giving a summary of statistics and showing to what extent goals are being met. Chief Whitton stated he would reviseCthe format of reports. Report- Loitering Chief of Police Whitton reported he has directed H.S. Drive the department to take action to alleviate the loitering problem in the vicinity of High School Drive, and an officer has been assigned to this area for several hours each school day, before and after school and during the lunch hour. There has been excellent cooperation on the part of the students, no arrests have been made, and the enforce- ment program has been highly effective. Youth Worker Tom Creighton stated having a police officer present has been help- ful in abating the loitering problem, and he has heard that the sale of marijuana has decreased as a result. He recommended that the enforcement program be continued at least until the Christmas vacation. Re- evaluation may be necessary in the spring. Several residents stated they were well satisfied with the results of the enforcement program. One resident stated his wife had to call the police once, when about twellve> studennts-�•,werecl:oi:tering, on his laws}, and it was his opinion only the presence of the police was a deterrent to a continuation of the problem. President Forrest stated he felt the enforcement program should be continued until the High School closes for the Christmas vacation. The question of closing the gate on High School Drive will be taken up at the first meeting in January. Atty, to Prepare;: Ordinance - Removal of Dangerous Dogs. �w hich had attacked and bitten a that it shall be unlawful for a any person, or which shall caus The President stated he had received a number of calls regarding enforcement of Section 19.212 of the Municipal Code in connection with two dogs child several weeks ago. The section states in part owner to keep a dog in the Village which shall attack danger or fear to any person or neighborhood.., Mr. Harold Winer, prosecuting attorney for the Village, stated the present Code prohibits the keeping of a dangerous dog in the Village, or that a dangerous dog must be confined at all times, but is deficient in that it provides only for impoundment of the dog and permits release of the dog to the owner upon payment of the impound- ment fees. In addition, a penalty clause for violations establishes a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $500. In the case mentioned, the owner paid a fine of $150. He recommended the passage of an ordinance which would require removal of the dog from the Village which has, without provocation, bitten or attacked any person on two or more separate occasions within any 24 month period. Discussion was had on the proposed ordinance. Several residents stated Sections 19.210 -- Dangerous dogs, and 19.211 - Dog bites, and 19.212 'should all be taken into consideration in amending the ordinance. The matter of two unprovoked bites or attacks within 24 months was discussed. It was pointed out that in many cases one -bite'or- attack was sufficient to cause fear to a neighborhood. Mr. Winer said that, under the present ordinance, a person must sign a complaint that the dog has caused' him to be fearful, And the only penalty is a fine if the owner is found guilty of keeping a dangerous dog. The proposed ordinance requires removal of the dog from the Village, and removes the o pt ion of a f ine . Trustee'Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the Village attorney be directed to 'prepare a revised ordinance as discussed after consultation with t he prosecutor. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution- Scavenger Rates Trustee Gavin reported that the rate increase (R- 73 -26) for scavenger service requested by Van Der Molen Disposal Co. was in accordance with the terms of the contract. Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that a Resolution be adopted establishing maximum fees for scavenger service, commencing December 1, 1973, as follows: Once = per -week service - $4.43; Twice- per =week service - $6.63. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Kelm, Moses, Stiehr (5) N ays: None (0) Authorize Ordinance -Topo of A memorandum from the building commissioners Surrounding Property New Subs. recommended an amendment to the Subdivision Improvemeht:-Code to-require~a subdivider to furnish a topographical survey of adjacent property surrounding a new subdivision, to prevent regrading which would result in the impact of storm water drainage onto abutting property. The Village engineer concurred. Trustee Kelm stated the topographic information may not be needed in all cases, and suggested that the ordinance provide that a topographical survey of surrounding property shall be supplied at the request of the Village engineer. Trustee Stiehr.moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the Village attorney, after consultation with Messrs. Smalley and Soyka, prepare an ordinance amending the Subdivision Improvement Code as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m. and re- convened at 9:45 p.m. IGrant Cert. of P.C. & N. A public hearing was held on the application Parsons Livery Service of Mrs. Sally Ann Parsonq, Lincolnshire, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Nec- essity for a livery service. Mrs. Parsons stated she proposes a service for senior citizens who can no longer get around easily, but may need transportation and com- panionship. She will also provide shopping and escort service, and any other ap- propriate service which may be requested by the elderly, and would charge by the h our. Trustee Moses questioned whether a livery service license should be required when the service Mrs. Parsons proposes is' primarily a companionship and escort service, with charges by the hour, and driving is incidental to the service to be performed. The Village attorney stated a fuller description is needed of what Mrs. Parsons is going to do. Trustee Stiehr stated he believed a livery license should be required since Mrs. Parsons will use her car in providing the planned services. President Forrest stated the public has a right to know that there is adequate insurance coverage. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be granted to Mrs. Parsons for a livery service, and license issued subject to meeting all requirements of the ordinance. Adopted by the following vote, the "Pass" vote of Trustee Moses being counted with the majority: Ayes: Brust, Gavin, Stiehr Pass: Moses Total four (4) N ays: Kelm (1) Trustee Kelm stated he had voted "Nay" because it was his belief that a livery license was not needed. Table Resolution - A resolution was presented requested the addi- R.R. Underpass tion of Deerfield Road from Waukegan Road westerly as a part of the Federal Aid Urban System in order that Federal assistance may be obtained in financing the cost of railroad underpass improvements. .,49 Trustee Brust stated he felt the Board should first address itself to the problem of truck traffic before going into the question of the railroad underpass. Trustee Moses stated he had not yet called the Tollway Commission regarding truck t raffic. Trustee Brust moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the matter be tabled. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Brust, Kelm, Moses (3) Nays: Gavin, Stiehr (2) i Approve $100 per Month Youth Worker Tom Creighton submitted a report on the to N.S. Help Line North Shore Help Line, supplemented by information on receipts and disbursements and a proposed budget for 1974 when it is planned to expand services as funds become available. He stated there is no question that the Help Line, organized and staffed by members of the community, provides a desirable service and is worthy of support. With regard to financing, he said the amount of a contribution from the Village would be incidental to the Board's support of the function of the Help Line. Youth Council Chairman Mr. William Rauch stated he was not talking about money at this time, but urged the Board to support the continuance of the Help Line program and its future expansion. Trustees Kelm and Brust stated they did not question the effectiveness of the Help Line, but only whether public tax money should be expended for a private organization. Discussion was had on a contribution from the Village. The Reverend Mr. Harry Nicol, Chairperson of the Help Line, stated the Help Line does not duplicate other present services, but provides a halfway place btween professional help and nothing. Applications for support have been filed with the United Fund and the Community Chest of Highland Park. There are sufficient funds to meet expenses for the next several months, but additional money will be required for the next year if services are to be expanded as planned. Trustee Stiehr stated the only way he could reconcile a contribution to the Help Line was if funds budgeted for the Youth Council were used with the approval of the Council. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin,that the Board approve a con- tribution not to exceed $100 per month to the North Shore Help Line from funds budgeted for the Youth Council. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the motion be amended by providing that support continue until June 30, 1974. The motion failed by the following v ote: Ayes: Kelm, Stiehr (2) Nays: Brust, Gavin, Moses (3) The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Gavin, Moses, Stiehr, Forrest (4) Nays: Brust, Kelm (2) Trustee Kelm asked that this matter be put on the agenda near the end of the fiscal year, and asked for reports from the Help -Dine. Rosemary Traffic Discussion Mr. William Nelson, Rosemary Terrace, presented Referred to Safety Council petitions signed by 54 residents of the street, urging the Board to adopt the Safety Council's recommendations of September 19, 1973 with respect to the traffic problem on Rosemary Terrace. Mr. Nelson stated two of the Council's recommendations had been approved (elimination of the parking and cab stand on Deerfield Road and installation of School signs) but the third, installation of No Left Turn signs at Orchard and-at West- gate, had been-rejected. He asked the Board to reconsider its vote, for the following reasons: Rosemary Terrace is a very narrow street in an R -4 single - family residence district; there are two schools on the street; a survey during hours of peak traffic showed that 69 per cent of the cars were using Rosemary Terrace to bypass the Waukegan- Deerfield intersection; and the heavy traffic is a safety hazard to the 89 children living on the street. He said the use of Rosemary Terrace is incompatible with the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. Trustee Gavin pointed out that the No Left Turn signs recommended by the Safety Council would transfer traffic from Rosemary to Warrington. President Forrest said the residents of Longfellow and Kipling had the same problem and, although stop signs have been installed, these streets are still be used to bypass the Waukegan - Deerfield intersection. Trustee Kelm asked if the residents of Rosemary Terrace had considered the inconvenience that would result if left turns were prohibited. Mr. Nelson stated 50 the possible inconvenience had been considered and some residents at the north end of the street had not signed the petition; however, a majority of the owners felt that the elimination of through traffic far outweighed any inconvenience. Trustee,Moses stated he had voted to reject the Council's recommendation on No Left Turn signs because he could not bring himself to take a public street away from the public for the benefit of the residents of Rosemary Terrace as long as speeding was not problem and no accidents had been reported. 'Mr. Nelson stated that at some hours the average speed was 29 miles per hour which he felt was too fast for this }arrow street. Trustee Stiehr proposed that left-turns-be prohibited during certain hours only, and he felt the problem could be referred to the Safety Council for additional study. He pointed out that Rosemary Terrace is not shown as a secondary street on the Comprehensive Plan map,�al]aeegi- -tee- seed -ae -see. *Deleted 12,!17/73 Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Rosemary Terrace traffic problem be referred back to the Safety Council with a request for recom- mendations as soon as possible and also the impact on the other three quadrants. He will write the letter to the Council giving instructions and some of the possi- bilities discussed which may alleviate the traffic problem. Motion carried unanimously. It was reported that the School Zone signs were installed in the wrong places -to alert drivers they were approaching Holy Cross School. President Forrest asked that the sign locatinns be corrected as soon as possible. 1st Presentation - Ordinance Fed. Rev. Sharing Funds for Intensive Care Unit & R evising Budget purchase of the unit. A letter from Fire Chief Jack Gagne requested the help of the Village Board in acquiring a second emergency mobile intensive care unit. President Forrest proposed that $15,000 in Revenue Sharing Funds be allocated for the. Mr. Gagne explained that the Deerfield Rotary Club is carrying out a drive to raise funds for the acquistion of the first unit, but a second unit is needed to handle a second call which may occur when the first unit is in use. The West Deerfield Township Board 1s:_�providing telemetry equipment and it is hoped will also provide the equipment for the second unit. He described the type of equipment to be purchased and explained that the present ambulance is inadequate, lacking head room.and width for the intensive care unit. Firemen are receiving paramedic training and all work is coordinated with Highland Park Hospital. It is hoped the new equipment will be in operation by the first of next year. The first presentation was made of an ordinance authorizing the expenditure of $15,000 of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to purchase a mobile inteensive care unit and revising the annual budget to provide a proper allocation of funds for this purpose. Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Several 'members stated it was their opinion that action on the ordinance should not be taken at this meeting and maximum information on the use of.Revenue Sharing Funds should be given to the residents.before any action is taken. The motion failed, all members begin opposed to waiving the rules. Trustee Brust stated he was concerned about using Village Revenue Sharing Funds for the benefit of another taxing body and particularly one that included u nincorporated areas, cBanrioc:kburn. _and par£..'of_ -Riverwoods; -in effect the - Village would be giving up funds to support a service used in other,areas. President Forrest $15,000 s tated that �. ].; OCrO would pay little more than one -half of the complete cost of Correctedthe unit. Federal grants for equipment on a 50/50 basis are available, Mr. Gagne 12017/73 said, but these funds are frozen at present in Lake County, and the equipment is needed now. He said Bannockburn had been asked to contribute, but no response had been received. Trustee Kelm suggested the manager check with Bannockburn to see if they will not make a contribution for the purchase of':the ,..unit. The ordinance will be on the agenda for the next meeting. 1st Presentation- Ordinances The first-presentation was made of two ordin- B icycle & Pedestrian Access ances amending sections of the Municipal Code to Theatres & Bowling Alleys to require the licensee of a theatre or bowling alley to provide an access way for pedestrians and bicycles from a public street or sidewalk to the main-entrance of the building. 25_1 Discussion -Cab Regulations A report on the taxicab licensing policies of nearby communities was received from Administrative Intern Ken Hughes. The manager recommended that no change be made in the provisions of the present ordinance since the protection of the public is involved. Trustee Moses stated it was apparent that better cab service was needed, and the problem seemed to be the requirement that only cab drivers licensed in Deerfield can answer calls for service. He felt a cooperative agreement on cab drivers licenses would be helpful in providing better service, and stated that Highland Park goes a long way to protect its citizens, although not as far as Deerfield. Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Brust, that the manager be instructed to negotiate with Highland Park and Wheeling to try to work out a reciprocal agreement on cab drivers licenses. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fred Barth, a driver for Sunset Cab licensed in Deerfield, suggested that cab companies licensed by the Village furnish a list of drivers, all of whom have been checked out and licensed in one North Shore town or another. If a cab and driver licensed by the Village is not available, a Deerfield licensed cab with a driver licensed in Highland Park could respond to a call for service without being subject to arrest. Another driver stated Deerfield was the only town he knew of where a cab driver not licensed by Deerfield was arrested for picking up a passenger in response to a call. He suggested a franchise fee for cab companies which would permit any cab owned by the company and any licensed driver to answer a call for service. A list of drivers employed by the company would be provided and additional information on any driver would be furnished upon request. He suggested a franchise fee equivalent to the cost of 6 to 8 licenses. President Forrest stated the matter would be studied and taken up a a later m eeting. Veto Ordinance -No. Liquor President Forrest reported he was exercising his Licenses - Postpone Reconderation veto over the ordinance creating an additional Class A (beer) license which would permit the issuance of a license to t restaurant in the Deerfield Commons. He read a vet message in which he stated that he felt strongly that the number of licenses should not be increased until a referendum can be held to determine the wishes of the voters; officials of the Village have interpreted the intent of the 1941 referendum as limiting Class A licenses to private clubs; and'he urged the Board to postpone the addition of any licenses until a referendum can he held and until a written ;;:policy on the creation of additonal licenses can be formulated. It was pointed out that Phil Johnson's restaurant had been issued a Class A license until the Class D (pouring) license was created. Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that reconsideration of the ordinance be postponed until the next meeting. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Brust, Kelm, Moses (3) Nays: Brust, Stiehr (2) Postpone MTD Request for Funds.: - ;.A letter'from ,theNorthl,Suburban Transit District stated that Deerfield's share of the 1974 Budget was $6,52, and the first half is now due. The second half is due February 15, 1974. Trustees Brust and Moses stated the impact of the Regional Transit Authority on this organization should be known before funds are provided for the District. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that consideration of this matter be postponed until the next meeting, and a statement be obtained from Mr. Howard Kane, Deerfield's representative on the Transit Board. Motion carried unanimously. Box Hovland Report to S.C. Trustee Moses suggested that consideration of the traffic survey of the Hovland area prepared by Paul C. Box and Associates be postponed until the next meeting. Trustee Brust proposed that the report be sent to the Safety Council for review and recommendations, and the Board concurred. Trustee Moses asked the manager to notify Hovland residents the matter will be taken up at the next Safety Council meeting. The Board approved Trustee Kelm's suggestion that the Village not vote in the election for a member of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Board, since none of the candidates are known to the Board. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Moses and seconded by Trustee Stiehr, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 p.m,. ATTEST: APPROVED: - Village Clerk I President I t-r-r,