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September 3, 1974
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 Tuesday, September 3,.1974 at 8:10 p.m. The clerk called the roll and
reported the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
Frederic R. Finne
Norma Gavin
Lester T. Moate
Walter H. Moses, Jr.
Daniel H. Stiehr
Absent: George Kelm
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were
Mr. James Stucko, representing the Village attorney, and Mrs. Marjorie Emery, repre-
s enting the manager.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Finne, that the minutes of the regular
meeting held August 19, 1974 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Police Chief's Report The Chief of Police submitted the July monthly
report, which included an analysis of bulrglaries,
and a Police Progress Report for the first seven months of 1974; He supplemented
the written reports with an oral presentation of more detailed information on re-
ported incidents, burglary, theft, vandalism, crime against person, and arrests;
traffic and enforcement activity, including accidents and enforcement. There has
been an increase in all categories except crime against person compared to the same
period last year, and it seems probable that goals for the year will not be achieved.
Discussion was had on juvenile.problems, particularly in the areas of vandalism,
burglaries and theft. Chief Whitton stated 410 juveniles were arrested this year,
some being repeaters. In some cases, there was parental cooperation, but in others,
parents were unwilling to cooperate with the Department. There is station adjustment
for first offenses; thereafter, in most instances, the matter would be referred to
the Juvenile Court, however, the State's attorney is unwilling to handle any case
in which the dollar value of property taken or vandalized is less than $150. Of the
410 arrests this year, about 15 have been referred to the State's attorney. The
first time in Court, the offender is referred back to his parents and the case is
continued; if there is another offense, in most cases the juvenile is put on pro-
bation. In the past four years, only two cases have been adjudicated, and the
juvenile has been put on probation. Restitttion is ordered by the Court in most cases.
The effectiveness of youth programs cannot be measured because of the many
variables involved and it may be some time before results can be evaluated. The
Youth Jury program will be reinstated in about two weeks. It is the Chief's opinion
that the Department is doing everything possible within the framework of the law.
Other programs were discussed by the Chief as well as the project to be undertaken
by the League of Women Voters who hope.to contact every family in the community to
discuss crime prevention, the :drug,:problem, Operation Identification, and similar
matters.
Trustee Moate suggested that the Chief set objectives that are reasonably
obtainable.
Approve Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda was presented for considera-
tion, with one item deleted, as follows;
Ordinance approving a Planned Development, Chesterfield's Laurel Hill No. 11
(0- 74 -55)
Ordinance granting a variation from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for
property at 225 Fairview;_Kodym, rear yard 13.26 ft. (Part-of Chesterfield's
Laurel Hill No. 11) (0- 74 -56)
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Finne, that the Consent Agenda be
approved and the ordinances listed above be passed. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Finne, Gavin, Moate, Moses, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinances indicating his approval thereof.
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Postpone Consideration In connection with the ordinance granting
Ordinance-Marshall Parking a variation from the provisions of the Zoning
Variation Ordinance with respect to parking at the
Marshall.building, 839 Waukegan Road, a
letter from the building commissioner stated the parking lot had not been striped,
and this was a condition for approving the variation.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Moate, the consideration of the
ordinance be postponed to the next meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Report - Treasurer - Collector's
Mr. James Stucko of
the Village attorney's
Reporting Duties
office submitted a
report on the statutory
reporting duties of
the Village Collector-
Treasurer. He listed the reports
required by statute,
but stated the format of
the reports was a matter to be determined by the Board
of Trustees and the
Collector-Treasurer and need only
to be so detailed as
to provide adequate
financial information to the Board.
Trustee Moate suggested that Treasurer -- Collector George Valentine come
up with recommendations for simplification of finantlal reports.
S.C. Report -Stop Signs To correct an error in the original recom-
_Apple Tree at Arbor Vitae mendation, a report from the Safety Council
Authorize Ordinance recommended the installation of stop signs
on Apple Tree Lane at Arbor Vitae.
Two residents of Arbor Vitae stated the stop signs are needed at this loca-
tion for the safety of the many children who must cross Apple Tree Lane at
A'r.bor Vitae to go to and from the park, swimming pool and school. The traffic
light installation at the Deerfield- Wilmot intersection has not reduced the
v Blume of traffic on Apple Tree Lane which provides direct access to Hazel Avenue.
Also, a tree and hedge at the southwest corner makes this a blind intersection,
and while there has been only one accident, there have been many "near misses ".
Public Works Director Klasinski was asked to check this intersection for com-
pliance with the Sightline ordinance.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Finne, that the Safety Council's
recommendation be approved and an ordinance be prepared authorizing stop signs
on Apple Tree Lane at Arbor Vitae.
Motion carried unanimously..
Authorize Ordinance $1 Vehicle Mr. Gust Larsen, Stratford."Road, submitted a
License Fee for Sr. Citizens letter requesting a reduction in vehicle
license fees for citizens 65 years of age or
over. Mr. Larsen said that 10 nearby communities have provided for a reduced
vehicle license charge for senior citizens, and some, including Highland Park,
charge only $1.00.
A survey showed that 13 of 18 nearby municipalities provide for a reduced
vehicle license fee for senior citizens. Trustees Moses and Moate stated they
saw no reason for a reduced fee,* Trustee Gavin pointed out that a car may be a
necessity since there is no other means of transportation except taxicabs, and
many elderly people go in groups in order to save costs. It was pointed out
that many elderly people have fixed incomes and in this time of inflation, any
saving, no matter how small, is-important to them. Trustee Finne stated the
State has authorized a municipality to reduce vehicle license fees for resi-
dents 65 years of age or more.
Trustee Finne moved, seconded..by Trustee Gavin, that an ordirmfice be
prepared setting a vehicle license fee of $1.00 for residents 65 years of age
or more for one car. Adopted by the following vote, Trustee Moate's Pass
being counted with the majority:
Ayes: Finne, Gavin, Stiehr (3)
Nays: Moses (1)
Pass: Moate (1)
BZA Report- Extension Lake
E leanor Sales Office -
Extension Denied
tion office provided the lot is
L abor Day.
A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals
recommended a 90 day extension for the use
of an accessory building on Lot 62, Lake
Eleanor Subdivision, as a sales and construc-
landscaped and construction debris removed by
6%
It was reported that the building commissioner had inspected the premises on
September 3rd (today) and the owner had not complied with the conditions for approval
of the 90 day extension.
Mr. Robert Fox, a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, stated he was sure the
Zoning Board of Appeals withdraw its recommendation for approval of the 90 day extension
inasmuch as the conditions for approval have not been met. Discussion was had on
whether the matter should be tabled. Mr. Fox stated that if the matter were.to be
tabled, enforcement would be stayed, whereas the non - conforming use would be subject
to immediate.;, enforcement by the building commissioner if the Board of Trustees denied
the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals. If the petitioner still seeks an
extension, a new petition for a public hearing must be filed. He pointed out that the
non-conforming use had extended over a long time, and while the financial aspects of
the development had been considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals, the unsightly
appearance of the lot was not in keeping with the type of development and some conditions
must be set if an extension is granted.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Moate, that the recommendation of the
Board of Zoning Appeals be rejected and the extension be denied.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section
Sec. 11.120(d) Dangerous 11.120(d) of the Municipal Code by listing 24
Intersections intersections declared to be unsafe.
(0- 74 -57)
Public Works Director Klasinski reported most
property owners at these intersections have been very cooperative and have trimmed
bushes and shrubs to conform to the ordinance requirements, but recommended that the
ordinance be passed as written. He will check these intersections next spring. More
intersections will be declared unsafe and listed in the ordinance when the Safety
C ouncil so recommends.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be passed as
presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Finne, Gavin, Moate, Moses, Stiehr (5)
N ays: None
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance- Annexation The ordinance was presented annexing property on
Florence Ave. Property Florence Avenue to the Village of Deerfield with
(0- 74 -58) Exhibit "A" - legal description of property -
and Exhibit "B" - plat of annexation attached.
Mr. Joseph Valenti, owner of Deerbrook, stated he had no objection to a' "road
connection between the Florence Avenue property (Lake -Cook Plaza) and Deerbrook, as
recommended by the Plan Commission, the.approval of Montgomery Wards and Brunswick
Corporation was necessary for this connection, and he could give no assurance this
approval would be forthcoming. President Forrest stated he would write to Wards and
Brunswick requesting favorable consideration of this desirable connection,* and also
to the developers, Messrs. DiPietro and Buccola. *Added 9/16/74)
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the ordinance be passed
as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Finne, Gavin, Moate, Moses, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Zoning Map.Amend. Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin,
& P.D. Spec. Use- Florence that the ordinance be passed amending the Zoning
Avenue Property Map by classifying the Florence-Avenue:property
(0- 74 -59) in the B- Business District and authorizing a
Special Use - Planned Business Development in
accordance with the Annexation Agreement heretofore approved. Adopted by the
f ollowing vote :•;
Ayes: Finne, Gavin, Moate, Moses, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
Both ordinances are to be recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of
Cook County.
The meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
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Ordinance Amending S/A 112 The ordinance was presented amending the
Gordon - Kenmore Improvements ordinance providing for the construction of
Delete Kenmore S of Gordon improvements on portions of Gordon Terrace
(0- 74 -60) by deleting the improvement of the South
300 feet of Kenmore Avenue.
President Forrest reported it.was the opinion of the Plan Commission that
no improvements should be constructed on Kenmore Avenue south of Gordon Terrace
in order to provide greater flexibility in.the resubdivision of lots between
Gordon Terrace and County Line Road.
Trustee Moate moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the improvement of
Kenmore Avenue south of Gordon Terrace be delted. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Moses then.moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance
be passed as amended. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Finne, Gavin, Moate, Moses, Stiehr (5)
N ays: None (0)
The ordinance will be re -typed for the President's approval and signature.
Authorize Ordinance Trustee Gavin requested consideration of a
Bldg. Specs. for Handicapped Village ordinance to require a provision
for ingress and egress for certain buildings
for the physically handicapped. A memorandum from the building commissioner
recommended the adoption of the Illinois Standard Specifications for Facilities
for the Handicapped. Trustee Gavin agreed the State Specifications should be
adopted but recommended that the first part of the Chicago Code, which defines
what buildings are excluded, whould be incorporated in the adoption ordinance.
The specifications would apply only to new buildings, and the State Code would
be adopted by reference.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Moses, that the Village attorney
be directed to prepare an ordinance in accordance with Trustee Gavin's recom-
m endation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Payment $97858.77
Kennedy Const. Phase I Storm
Sewer Project
p rovement project, as recommended b y
Adopted by the following vote:
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee
Gavin, that the final payment of $97,858.77
to George W. Kennedy Construction Company
be authorized for Phase I storm sewer im-
the Village engineer and Baxter & Woodman.
Ayes: Finne, Gavin, Moate, Moses, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Bid Grand Spaulding The Public Works Department recommended the
$899_8_- Dump_ Truck acceptance of the low bid of $8,998.00 net
for a dump truck and body. submitted by Grand Spaulding Dodge, Inc.
Trustee Moses moved, seconded by Trustee Moate, the low bid of Grand
Spaulding Dodge, Inc. be accepted, at the bid price of $8,998.00. Adopted by
the following v€ite:
Ayes: Finne, Gavin, Moate, Moses, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Bid -Hoyle Road Equip.
$18750.95- Truck, Spreader
& Plow
Option 1, a servo spreader a
recommended that OD tion 2, a
b udgeted% and the plow would
The Public Works Department recommended the
acceptance of the low net bid of $15,835.95
submitted by Hoyle Road Equipment Co. and
Stewart Truck & Equipment Company, plus
$1,100, a total bid price of $16,935.95. It was
plow, not be included since only $16,500 was
add $1,805 to the total cost.
Trustee Moate stated if the plow is needed it should be- purchased now
rather than be put off until next year. Trustee Moate then moved, seconded by
Trustee Moses, that the bid submitted by Hoyle Road Equipment Co. and Stewart
Truck & Equipment Company, including Options-,I and 2, a total of $18,750.95,
be accepted. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:'Finne, Gavin, Moate, Moses, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
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The Annexation Agreement and Petition for Annexation of the Florence Avenue
property were turned over to the clerk who will check the Agreement and ordinances
before execution by the President,
Reports - Communications Trustee Moate stated he would be sympathetic,*..,.
to a reduced vehicle license fee if the re-
duction was based on ability to pay rather than age only. Mr. Stucko stated the
Statutes provided only forresidents 65 years of age or older.
Trustee Finne stated that a local committee was incensed that nothing was being
done regarding the sewage treatment plant. President Forrest reported he had written
to the State. arid- Federal Environmental Protection Agency regarding this matter and
he would keep the Board informed.
Trustee Stiehr stated Baxter & Woodman had suggested a holding basin for excess
wet weather flows. Discussion was -had on.the Infiltration and Inflow Study which
will cost about $150,000: Trustee Finne suggested a tie -in with the Lake County
s ystem.
Mr. George Kennedy of Kennedy Construction Company thanked the Board for
approval of the final payment due on the Phase I sewer improvement project. He
stated he was very disturbed by a letter from Baxter & Woodman, dated August 29, 1974,
which stated that he was not to receive plans and specifications for the Phase II
sewer project and that a full refund would be made on the return of the plans he
has already taken out. Mr. Kennedy said he had done a good job, which was completed
30 days ahead of schedule and the cost was about $20,000 less than the bid price.
He spoke at length on the excellent job he said had been done.
The President stated that, based on the engineer's reports, the Village was
fully justified in not permitting the Kennedy Construction Company to bid.
There being no further business, on motion by Mr. Finne and seconded by
Trustee Moses, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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