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February 16, 1976
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, February 16, 1976 at 8:14 p.m. The
clerk called the roll and reported that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Cynth -ia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Daniel H. Stiehr
Absent: Vernon G. Swanson
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Herbert Linn, representing the Village attorney, and Norris
Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman.;_ that the minutes
of the regular meeting held February 2, 1976 be approved as corrected. (Page 234 -
lke - "could be added in the future "; line 49 - "or every intersection be
regulated "; Page 236 - line 50 - "has let" - delete "this spring "). Motion
carried unanimously.
The President welcomed the Scoutmaster and members of Troop 50 who
were present at the meeting. He had attended a Troop 50 meeting.
Approve Warrant No. W --76 -2 Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that Warrant No. W -76 -2 - Payment
of bills, including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by
.the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report dated January 31,
1976 was received and included ,cash and
investment statements, detail expenditures by activity, revenue and expense
statement, highlight control report and cash flow statements.
The treasurer stated most of the Police Pension funds are invested in
Government bonds. The Library has $100,000 invested. %garding the amount charged
to Public Works Administration; the treasurer stated that last year an Assist -
to the Public Works Director was added, and while it was the intention to put
this position under all funds, it has been put solely under Administration.
He stated the Village has just started paying under the new Scavenger Contract
and complaints were down.
Public Hearing - American A public hearing was held on the application
Cab Co,.., _7 of ,Tames H. and Robert C. Beck dba American
Cab Co. for a Certificate'of Public Con-
venience and Necessity to authorize the conduct of a taxicab business in the
Village of Deerfield.
A letter was received from Mr. Dennis Anhalt, President of Lake Forest
Yellow Cab, affiliated with AAA Taxi, opposing the application. He stated there
was not enough business to support the additional cab service. The manager stated
a complainant had waited 45 minutes for a cab, and he has received many com-
plaints on poor service.
Discussion was had on licensing another cab company. Trustee Blumenthal
stated AAA Cab had stuck through thick and thin and he felt licensing should
give protection. He objected to licensing another company and he was not sure
that getting another cab service was the answer to a difficult problem of having a
cab available when called.
Mr. Beck stated Amer.icafi'Cab has been licensed in Northbrook for several
months and has been successful. The company charges a fair rate there and plans
on doing the same in Deerfield, where they have received complaints on poor
service. Two .cabs will be licensed and utilized on a full time basis in Deer-
field only. The rate will be fifty cents per mile with flat rate charges to
O'Hare. Senior citizens will be charged half rate fares on Wednesdays. The
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cabs are 1970 Chevrolets, will kept and maintained. He suggested checking with
Northbrook on what type of service is rendered by the company.
Mr. Fred Barth, AAA Cab, and Mr. Dennis Anhalt, Yellow Cab, objected to
the licensing of another company. There are only 16 to 40 orders per day for cab
service and there is not enough business to warrant another cab company.
The President closed the public hearing.
Approve Cert. Public Convenience Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee
& Necessity - American Cab Co. Seidman, that the issuance of a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to American Cab
Company be approved for two taxicab licenses.
Motion carried, Trustee Blumenthal voting Nay.
Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for consideration
as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA
Appointments:
Board of Zoning Appeals: Robert Schlossberg
Environmental Commission: Benjamin Block
Final payment of $8,384.77 to Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc. for Storm Sewer
Improvements, Phase II.
Payment of $32,788.66, Estimate #2, to Jenkins and Boller Co., Inc. for Sewage
Treatment Plant improvements.
First Presentation: Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to require ducting of
food preparation area discharge fans. .
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Consent Agenda
be approved. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: rbne
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section 20.204
Sec. 20.204 Yield Signs of the Municipal Code by adding Gordon Terrace at
Gordon at Birchwood Birchwood Avenue to the list of locations where
(0- 76 -12) Yield Right -of -Way signs shall be erected.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation.
Motion carried, Trustee Seidman voting Nay because he felt stop signs were needed at
this location.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the ordinance be passed
as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Stiehr (4)
Nays: Seidman (1)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
1st Presentation - ,Ordinance The first presentation was made of ah ordinance
Penalties for Possession amending the Municipal Code by adding a new
30 Grams Cannabis Section 28.137, defining cannabis and establishing
penalties for violations limited to persons
knowingly possessing less than 30 grams of any substance containing cannabis.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance include a
minimum fine of $50 for a first offense and a minimum fine of $100 for a second
offense.
Trustee Gavin questioned the setting of fines. The Court may feel that a
minimum fine of $50 for a first offense may be too high.
Motion carried, Trustees Blumenthal and Gavin voting Nay.
A22rove Agreement-B,& .W The Agreement was presented between Baxter and
S.T.P. & Sewers Woodman, Inc. and the Village of Deerfield for
Authorize Execution performance of various professional services in
accordance with United States Environmental
Protection Agency requirements for Federal Grant Project C171714, Sewage Treatment
Plant and Interceptor Sewers, and listing the various professional services to be
furnished and performed, and providing for payment to Baxter and Woodman, as their
entire fee, the lump sum amount of $142,700.
The Agreement was reviewed by the Village engineer, treasurer and the manager
and discussion was had with Dr. Sundin of Baxter and Woodman. Dr. Sundin said
that the Federal Government insists that all contracts be so written, but Baxter
and Woodman will bill only for _.actual• time on an hour --as- needed basis. Contract
completion time is )720 days or 23 -2/3 months. Resident engineer services will
probably be needed -"for 18 months but 21 months was agreed on as reasonable for
both parties. Thus, the most the Village would be liable for is 2 -2/3 months of
resident engineering inspection.services'by Village personnel if� the time these
sere required ran over 21 months. The alternate proposal will be- accepted by means
of.a Letter of Underptanding from the Village of Deerfield to Baxter and Woodman.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the Agreement
between Baxter and Woodman be approved and execution thereof authorized. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Authorize Execution Blumenthal, that execution be authorized of
Contracts A & B, Scully, Contract A, Crosstown Interceptor and Force
Hinter & Scully- Sewers Main, in the amount of $340,150.62, and
Contract B, East and West Side Sanitary
Interceptor Replacement Sewers, in the amount of $344,017:53,'between Scully,
Hunter & Scully, Inc. and the Village of'Deerfield._-Adopted by-the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
NY. Linn left the meeting at 9 :05 p.m.
L.M.Roseman- Request for A request was received from Mr. Lowell M.
Class A Beer License Roseman for the issuance of a Class A (beer)
Restaurant 8032 Deerfield license for the Munch Bucket II restaurant
ALthorize Ordinance at M3-12 Deerfield Road. Mr. Roseman is a
resident of Deerfield.
Mr. Roseman stated beer would be sold only to customers who buy food, and
beer could not be carried out. The restaurant will offer delivery, arry -out and
dining service with a menu of pizza, sandwiches, and steak.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the attorney be
dk ected to prepare an amending ordinance to authorize an additional Class A
license.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reports - Communications The Hamilton Subdivison plat, approved
December 1, 1975, has not yet been recorded
because the Covenant has not been received from the owner.
In connection with the Village's request for.a,right -turn lane at the
rorthwest corner of Lake -Cook and Waukegan Roads, the Lake County Highway Depart-
ment traffic county was reviewed by Paul Box Associates and compared with
the Barton & Ashman reportprepared before Deerbrook was developed. Separate
right -turn lanes would not be needed at this time. Traffic volume is 7%
higher than projected by Barton & Ashman, but the increase is on Lake -Cook Road.
Mr. Box will report by letter. The Village will take traffic counts at this
corner on a Wednesday and Saturday.
The President reported that he had been assured by Mr. Bruce Blietz
that the Deed for the land acquired for the Carriage Way bridge has been signed.
Trustee Blumenthal suggested that it would be to the advantage of the
Board to have a written policy statement on when and where stop signs would
be installed and speed limit reductions. President Forrest approved the sug-
gestion and the Safety Council participate in the formulation of the policy.
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Trustee Seidman stated the "No Trucks" sign on Chestnut and Deerfield
should be on Hazel and Chestnut. The manager will have 'the signs erected at
Hazel and Chestnut.
On motion by Trustee Marty and seconded by Trustee Seidman, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
The meeting was immediately re-convened ,with the following
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Daniel H. Stiehr
a quorum being present.
A report from the Village engineer stated that the owners of the two
properties at the south end of Forestway Drive prefer the cul -de -sac design
instead of the tee design to close access to Lake -Cook Road.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the matter be
reconsidered. Nbtion carried unanimously.
Approve Cul- de- sac,Plans
Firestway and Fairview
Fairview Avenue.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman,
that the Board approve the design of cul -de -sacs
for the south ends of Forestway Drive and
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Marty and seconded by
Trustee Seidman, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
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