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05/04/19812, 7 May 4, 1981 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 Chamber of the Village Hall on Monday May 4, 1981, at 8:05 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Village Attorney Richard Houpt and Village Manager Robert Franz. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the April 20, 1981 meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION The Chairman of the Board of Police Commis - DONALD GEHRIG sioners, Geo. Schleicher, presented to Officer MEMORIAL AWARDS John Sebben a plaque naming him Outstanding Police Officer of the Year for 1979. Mr. Schleicher cited Mr. Sebben's excellence of achievement in the field training of recruits while, despite this additional demand, remaining one of the most productive. members of the police department. Sgt. Thomas Skiabala was presented with a plaque naming him Outstanding Police Officer of the Year for 1980. Mr. Schleicher stated that Sgt. Sk.rabala, who has consistently shown an eagerness to excel in any assignment, is presently in charge of investigations (Deerfield's unit being one of the most respected on the North Shore) which established, during 1980, a clearance rate of 60% for burglary in contrast to the national rate of 20 %. AWARD OCCUPANCY PERMIT Robert Gand, owner of the Village School of ROBERT GAND Folk Music, was awarded an occupancy permit VILLAGE SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC for his school at 645 Osterman Avenue. Mayor Forrest stated that Mr. Gand had pioneered as a private investor in the transitional area south of the Deerfield Commons by converting, after many months of endeavor, a house to a business use. STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Mayor Forrest stated that some of the elected OFFICIALS RECOGNIZED Student Officials were present and proceeded to introduce them. On behalf of the Board, he thanked them for running for office, congratulated them on their s".ccessful candidacy, and '.'hoped" they do a good job when they "took over" on Wednesday, May 6. PROCLAMATION LAW WEEK MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 7 Motion carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16 clamation be adopted. Motion carried Mgr. Robert Franz read a proclamation wherein Mayor Forrest designated May 1 -7 Respect for Law Week. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, to adopt the Proclamation. Mgr. Robert Franz read a Proclamation wherein Mayor Forrest designated May 10 -16 National Nursing Home Week. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by'Trustee Swanson, that the Pro - unanimously. DEERFIELD AWARD PLAQUE FOR Mayor Forrest announced that when the Blietz BLIETZ ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT Organization was recently honored (in North- brook) by the Professional Builder's Magazine for excellent developments, Deerfield was awarded a plaque by the magazine as a community in which there was a Blietz development. ADOPT CABLE TV ENABLING ORDINANCE and AWARD CABLE TV FRANCHISE TO OMNICOM CABLEVISION ORDINANCE NO. 0 -81 -34 the Franchisee had approved them. Mayor Forrest stated that the Board had reviewed the Cable Communications System Enabling Ordi- nance and the Franchise Agreement and had in- structed the Village Attorney to make certain changes. Vill. Attorney Richard Houpt explained the changes which had been made and stated that Marvin W. Ehlers Jerold L. Heisler Cynthia J. Marty Edwin B. Seidman Vernon E. Swanson J. Robert York and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Village Attorney Richard Houpt and Village Manager Robert Franz. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the April 20, 1981 meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION The Chairman of the Board of Police Commis - DONALD GEHRIG sioners, Geo. Schleicher, presented to Officer MEMORIAL AWARDS John Sebben a plaque naming him Outstanding Police Officer of the Year for 1979. Mr. Schleicher cited Mr. Sebben's excellence of achievement in the field training of recruits while, despite this additional demand, remaining one of the most productive. members of the police department. Sgt. Thomas Skiabala was presented with a plaque naming him Outstanding Police Officer of the Year for 1980. Mr. Schleicher stated that Sgt. Sk.rabala, who has consistently shown an eagerness to excel in any assignment, is presently in charge of investigations (Deerfield's unit being one of the most respected on the North Shore) which established, during 1980, a clearance rate of 60% for burglary in contrast to the national rate of 20 %. AWARD OCCUPANCY PERMIT Robert Gand, owner of the Village School of ROBERT GAND Folk Music, was awarded an occupancy permit VILLAGE SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC for his school at 645 Osterman Avenue. Mayor Forrest stated that Mr. Gand had pioneered as a private investor in the transitional area south of the Deerfield Commons by converting, after many months of endeavor, a house to a business use. STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Mayor Forrest stated that some of the elected OFFICIALS RECOGNIZED Student Officials were present and proceeded to introduce them. On behalf of the Board, he thanked them for running for office, congratulated them on their s".ccessful candidacy, and '.'hoped" they do a good job when they "took over" on Wednesday, May 6. PROCLAMATION LAW WEEK MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 7 Motion carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16 clamation be adopted. Motion carried Mgr. Robert Franz read a proclamation wherein Mayor Forrest designated May 1 -7 Respect for Law Week. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, to adopt the Proclamation. Mgr. Robert Franz read a Proclamation wherein Mayor Forrest designated May 10 -16 National Nursing Home Week. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by'Trustee Swanson, that the Pro - unanimously. DEERFIELD AWARD PLAQUE FOR Mayor Forrest announced that when the Blietz BLIETZ ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT Organization was recently honored (in North- brook) by the Professional Builder's Magazine for excellent developments, Deerfield was awarded a plaque by the magazine as a community in which there was a Blietz development. ADOPT CABLE TV ENABLING ORDINANCE and AWARD CABLE TV FRANCHISE TO OMNICOM CABLEVISION ORDINANCE NO. 0 -81 -34 the Franchisee had approved them. Mayor Forrest stated that the Board had reviewed the Cable Communications System Enabling Ordi- nance and the Franchise Agreement and had in- structed the Village Attorney to make certain changes. Vill. Attorney Richard Houpt explained the changes which had been made and stated that A short discussion ensued with Jeffrey Blumenthal, Chairman of the Cable Negotiating Committee, answering questions regarding connections, disconnections, re- connections, physical on -site visits necessary for installation of hardware to filter signals to the home, etc. ' Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the rules be waived to permit adoption of the enabling ordinance on first reading. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, to adopt the Cable Communicaticns System Enabling Ordinance. Motion carried by the following vote AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, to award the Cable Communications System Franchise to Omnicom Cablevision of Illinois, Inc. and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Franchise Agreement on behalf of the Village upon receipt of the executed agreement by Omnicom together with all required submissions. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York. (6) NAYS: None (0) Mayor Forrest,on behalf of the Board and the Village,thanked Mr. Blumenthal and his Committee for their excellent work. SAFETY COUNCIL John Blumberg, Chairman of the Safety Coun- REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONi cil, read his letter to the Board wherein he REMOVAL CERTAIN STOP SIGNS stated that: 1)since July 1980 when the Board reaffirmed established 1977 guidelines for signage, the Safety Council had made field visits to all stop sign locations to determine their compliance, 2) the Safety Council believes previously established guidelines are sound and should be adhered to and certain signs removed even though many residents feel their children are more secure when intersections near them are controlled by stop signs, 3) the Manager at Bloomingdale, Illinois, had advised Mgr. Franz that they had had citizen support to re- evaluate the number and location of signs and had experienced very little resident opposition since removal of the signs. The Board briefly scanned a list of locations not meeting signage guidelines, commenting that there should be opportunity for citizen input. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the matter be referred to the Police and Engineering Departments for study and that they submit, within two weeks, a report for Board review in order that a date can.be set for a public hearing-separate from a regular Village Board.meeting. Motion carried unanimously. L1 1 PLAN COMMISSION REPORT & RECOMMENDATION Mgr. Franz stated that the petitioner wished H.ESSP:R PETITION FOR REZONING & PUD to rezone 3.5 acres of property zoned R -3 for single family at the west end of- Sunset Court to R -5 General Residence in order to exercise PUD provisions an_ construct 28 condominiums. A public hearing was held December 11, 1980 and following that hearing,. at a workshop session, a motion to deny the petition resulted in a 2 -2 split vote. Since the motion failed for lack of a majority, under Plan Commission rules of procedures, the Plan Commission recommended that the Rezoning and Planned Unit Development be denied. Mr. Rolf Campbell, representing the petitioner, reviewed the history of the site and described the property as a unique, problem parcel, heavily wooded, and ideal for condos, submitting that the development of such would have a minimum impact on surround- ing property. He contrasted development of the property under the present single family zoning and his proposed R -5 and PUD. He stated that: 1) eleven or twelve single family homes which could be built would provide 55 -65% open space; twenty -eight condos would. guarantee 65% open space, 2) single family development would generate thirteen children; condos only zero to eight children, 3) single family homes would provide $35,000 yearly real estate tax revenue; condos - $120,000, 4) single family homes would generate twelve cars at peak hours;.condos - twelve to nineteen. He stated that the proposed luxury condos would include indoor pool and recreation facilities and an outdoor tennis court. Trustee Seidman stated that he seriously doubted whether high- priced.luxury condos would sell, citing difficulties in condo sales experienced in Lake Forest: He stated that he was disappointed that the Plan Commission voted on such an important issue with only four members present. Mrs. Susan Zweiner, Plan Commission member, agreed with Trustee Seidman that more mem- bers should have voted on the matter. She. stated she favored the proposal as she had seldom seen a project more sensitively done for a particular piece of land during her five years on the Plan Commission. Mr. Campbell submitted letters from five Deerfield realtors favoring the development. Trustee Swanson - questioned Mr. Campbell on the population statistics he had used, and Mr. Campbell acknowledged that the development by its nature was screening out children. Mr. Swanson stated that he did not consider the development appropriate for the area.. Several residents from Sunset Court and Jonquil Terrace strongly objected to the pro- posed development, citing already existing drainage problems in the area. Mgr. Franz stated that the Community Development Group met with the petitioner and it was deter- mined by the Staff that the storm drainage could be handled. Eng. Jas Soyka explained that the plan calls for retention on the property (in a depressed grassy area and the tennis courts if necessary) of all accumulated storm water which will be slowly released through a restricted outlet to the Jonquil Terrace storm sewer which has the necessary capacity to handle it. Eng. Soyka stated that the drainage problems (due to 'too few inlets into the sewer) on Jonquil Terrace will be neither helped nor worsened by the planned project. A number of residents voiced opposition on the basis that the present zoning of the tract was R -3 and that citizens should be able to rely on the Comprehensive Plan and ,the Village Zoning. Mr. Frank Harrison, Plan Commission member, stated that he wished to comment for the two Plan Commission members voting against the project ( Mr. Arthur Rollin and himself). He said that in essence Mr. Rollin had said that: 1) the traffic study was inadequate, 2) traffic should exit to the west, 3) there was no R -5 zoning in the area, 4) multiple family housing should be located in areas with better traffic access, 5) single family homes in the area would strengthen the village, 6) the proposal is contrary to the Comprehensive Plan, 7) the character of the development was not compatible with the neighborhood and would not be in the best interest of Deerfield. Mr. Harrison opposed the project as being in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan calling for lbw density in the area. He stated that his most serious objection was that though beautiful and of high quality, the development was totally incapatible with the moder- ate priced homes in the area, one of the few areas in Deerfield available to young people with children who might like such a home, Mrs. Edna Schade, Plan Commission member, stated she approved the project which she said demonstrated "very, very sensitive consideration of open land" as much or more than would be provided in a 12 -home single family development which would require the same consideration for sewers, drainage and retention. She submitted that while she could understand the pain felt by citizens in the area (stemming, in her opinion, from seeing a beautiful, vacant site developed) the Plan Commission had to be very objective in its considerations. Trustee Ehlers stated and workshop meeting, because he fundamenta thought -out approach" any greater effect on family homes. that as a Plan Commission member at the time of the hearing had he been present he would probably have voted for the plan 11y liked "the idea of the use of the building ­a well He seriously doubted whether the proposed building would have traffic, utilities, and drainage than a development of single Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, to accept the Plan Commission recom- mendation to deny the Hesser petition for rezoning and a Plan Unit Development. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Heisler, Seidman, Swanson, Forrest (4) NAYS: Ehlers, Marty, York (3) The Board recessed at 9:40 P.M. and reconvened at 9:46, all members being present. OVERHEAD BANNERS Mgr. Franz read the Village Community Develop - REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION BY went Center's recommendation that the Deer - VCDC AND PLAN COMMISSION field Zoning Ordinance be amended to provide for overhead banners at the intersection of Deerfield and Waukegan Roads with the provision that it would be restricted to an event designated as an official Village Center activity, to be determined by the Mayor and Board of Trustees, and that it be restricted to other than individual busi nesses. The Plan Commission recommended that the proposed text amendment be approved as it would be of benefit to the general welfare of the Village, but that the text amend- ment- should provide sufficient safeguards for the Village so that the general safety of.-the Village should not be jeopardized. Mgr. Franz.stated that the banners would have to be hung from the new lights that are going to be installed in connection with the traffic signals. Trustee Marty and Trustee Seidman expressed concern as to whether the new light standards could sufficiently 02 0 support banner signs so as to prevent their coming down in traffic, injuring motorists, and damaging the standards themselves. Mgr. Franz stated that specifications for materials and installation of banner signs are proposed additions to the .code to cover such concerns. Trustee Seidman stated that he was totally opposed to banner signs and did not.agree• that they would benefit the general welfare of the Village and that banners hanging for'. two weeks as proposed involve too many potential safety problems. Trustee Marty stated she would have no objection to hanging banners (as Northbrook does) along the railroad overpass. Trus- tee York stated that Glenview, Northbrook and Highland Park permit such banners. However, Trustee Seidman read a statement by Planning and Zoning Officer Barbara Ruffino in a Plan Commission and Community Center Development Group report wherein she pointed out, "In my research, I could not find any municipality which subscribes to regulation of signs that allows signs over public ways. In fact, all specifically prohibit them. What I did find was that, although prohibited, some villages did allow them if they were for village -wide events. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, to approve the recommendations of the VCDC and the Plan Commission and instruct the Village Attorney to prepare the neces- sary ordinance. Motion carried on following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Swanson, York (4) NAYS: Marty, Seidman (2) PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TEXT AMENDMENT RE: CHURCH ACCESSORY USES worship. After consideration of Zoning Ordinance not be amended. to accept the Plan Commission's REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ROBERT BENTON RE: DIAL -A -RIDE BUS The Plan Commission held a public hearing on March 26, 1981 to consider a proposed text amendment to define and delimit those accessory uses which would be'permitted in places of findings, the Plan Commission recommended that the Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. program as decided by the Board at not been present. Mr. Robert Benton, Nortran Trustee and Deer - field's representative to Nortran, was present to discuss with the Board alternatives to the total termination of the Dial -A -Ride Bus the April 4, 1.981 meeting at which Mr. Benton had Mayor Forrest stated that the Board had felt that they could not continue to subsidize transportation for the entire village (due to mounting operating costs) but wanted to do something for seniors and the handicapped. Therefore he had asked the Human Rela- tions Committee to study alternatives. Mr. Benton stated that Deerfield could use Ca'o, companies operating 24 hours a day and 7 days per week and issue twice weekly round trip coupons to seniors with the Village paying for the first mile and the passenger paying the rest of .the fee. He estimated such a program would cost the Village $5,400 annually. Mr. Benton pointed out, however, that the Village could.operate one Dial -A -Ride bus (with one feeder) which would cost the Village $22,000 to $25,000 per year. Or, the Village could operate its own bus, eliminating the feeder bus, for about $13,000 to $15,000 annually. Responding to inquiry by Mayor Forrest, Mgr. Franz stated that there was no question in his mind but that the Village could.operate its own system at a substantial savings. He estimated $15,000 to $20,000 annually. Mr. Benton recommended that in order to give the Village time to decide upon a program, that for an interim period of three months, the Village continue with Nortran with a 1 -Bus service. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Village continue 1 -Bus service to be operated by Nortran for three months (beginning June 7) with fares of $1.00 for each rider except for seniors-and handicapped at 50 cents per ride.. The motion.carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) In the meantime, Mgr. Franz will continue acquiring information and the Human Relations Committee will issue a report. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEERFIELD RD. Mgr. Franz stated that the Lake Region Council (EAST OF WAUKEGAN RD.) of Mayors responsible for administering the FAUS RESURFACING PROGRAM FAUS program for this region is looking for applications for small scale resurfacing pro- jects which will be funded 70 %.by the'Federal government and 30% by Deerfield. Mr. Soyka stated that Deerfield Rd. between Rosemary and the Middle Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River has been selected for improvement under the program.. The total cost of the project is estimated at $224,250. The'Village's share is $58,500 plus $18,000 for engineering, totaling $76,500. The Board expressed-considerable interest in hav- ing left turn lanes, especially at Carlisle. Eng. Soyka will have the engineers look into the matter. 1 1 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, to authorize the resurfacing of Deerfield.Rd. from-Rosemary to the Middle Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River, with the Village's share to be funded with 1982 -83 MFT street resurfacing monies. •The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) Trustee-Heisler moved; seconded by Trustee York, that the Ciorba Group, Inc. -Cons%iltarits be retained by the Village as Engineers for the project at a cost not to exceed $18,000. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAY S.: None (0) DAVID MARKS APPOINTED Mayor Forrest stated that he wished to TO PLAN COMMISSION recommend the appointment of David Marks as member of the Plan Commission. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that David Marks be appointed to the Plan Commission. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC NUISANCE ASSEMBLAGES MUNICIPAL CODE AMEND. ORDINANCE NO. 0 -81 -35 COMPACT CAR PARKING SPACES ORDINANCE'NO. 0 -81 -36 spaces in Village Parking Lots. BUILDING PERMIT TIME LIMIT MUNICIPAL CODE AMEND. ORDINANCE NO. 0 -81 -37 WATER CONNECTION FEES NON - RESIDENTIAL USES MUNICIPAL CODE AMEND. ORDINANCE NO. 0 -81 -38 CONSENT AGENDA Amendment to Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code by the addition of a new Section 15 -66 Public Nuisance Assemblages. Amendment to Article 8.2 -3, 8a of the Zoning Ordinance to permit Village Engineer to establish sizes for parking Municipal Code Amendment establishing 1 -year time limit single family resi- dential building permits; 2 -year limit building permit for all others. Trustee Seidman, moved; Trustee Heisler seconded, that the rules be waived to per - mit passage of the ordinance on first read- ing. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the consent agenda be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: . None (0) Mayor.-Forrest signed the ordinances indicating his approval. ESTABLISH BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee MUNICIPAL CODE AMEND. Seidman, that the rules be waived to per - ORDINANCE NO. 0 -31 -39 mit passage of the ordinance on first reading. " Motion carried.unanimously. Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Ordinance establishing a Bicycle Safety Program be adopted. Motion carried on following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) AWARD BIDS Mgr. Franz stated that the highest bidders SURPLUS VILLAGE EQUIPMENT on the surplus Village equipment were as follows: 1975 Dodge Coronet - Sam Tazioli - $526;' 1976 Pontiac Astra (damaged) - Sam Tazioli - $376; 1976 Pontiac Astra. - North Shore Auto Parts - $650; 1979 Ford LTD2 - Heinz Erken - $2110; 6" Rice Pump - Village of Lincolnshire.- $505; Snow Blower - C. Polheber - $140; Manual Tire Changer - Rocco Dawson - $52; 60 KW Generator - Rocco Dawson - $652.• He recommended that a bid of $10 by Rocco Dawson for a Tailgate Salt Spreader be rejected as the spreader is worth at- leastt$50. Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,• to reject the bid for the Tailgate Sal't-Spreader. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trus- tee-."Ehlers, that awards be made to the highest bidders. Motion carried unanimously. fl�l 241 ACCESS AVENUE Mr. Lauren Mallon of the law firm of Gottlieb VCDC RECOMMENDATION and Schwartz, representing the Deerfield Commons, stated that they were not sure what was planned and at some .point would like to have some imput. Trustee Swanson stated that _there were still some "rough edges" regarding the Access Avenue concept that needed to be "talked out ". Mgr. Frariz stated that meetings scheduled for May 7 and May 19 regarding the development of the area south of the Commons might provide some useful comments. Therefore, Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the matter be tabled until the first Board meeting in June. Motion carried unanimously. AWARD BID Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, TREE & STUMP REMOVAL that Superior Landscaping, Inc., 5483 N. North- west Hwy., Chicago, be awarded the bid for tree and stump removal at a cost not to exceed $8,030. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Swanson, Seidman, York (6) NAYS: None (0) AWARD BIDS Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seid- 50/50 PARKWAY TREES man, that the 50/50 Parkway Tree bid be award- ed to Charles Klehm & Son Nursery, 2 E. Alogon- quin Rd., Arlington Heights, 111. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) AWARD CONTRACT Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swan - 50/50 SIDEWALK & CURB PROGRAM son that the 50/50 Sidewalk and Curb Replace- ment bid be awarded to Eric Bolander Construc- tion, Libertyville, Ill. at a cost not to exceed $2.22 per sq. ft. for sidewalks and $7.20 per lineal ft. for curb work.. Motion carried'by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) 1981 MFT.STREET MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION NO. 0 -81 -05 Motion carried by following vote: Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Resolution for maintenance of streets in the amount of $227,000 be adopted. AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6) NAYS: None (0) Mr. Richard Rivkin, 484 Catlewood Lane, presented a petition signed by 192 residents of Clavinia requesting that 25 mile per hour speed limit signs and "Slow - Children Playing" signs be posted at all entrances to Clavinia and the south end of Castlewood and We -Go. Also requested was regular enforcement of the 25 miles per hour speed limit. Requested was a traffic study of Castlewood /Central intersection for the possibility of erecting stop signs on Castlewood. Mayor Forrest stated that the first request would be handled administratively as soon as possible with the second request referred to the Police Department for review. The third request will be referred to the Safety Council. Inasmuch as the Plaintiff in the Kitzerow v. Village of Deerfield has filed a notice of Appeal from the Judgment in favor of Deerfield, Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the Village Attorney be authorized to defend the appeal. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None. (0) Mgr. Franz stated that the Secretary of State has officially notified Deerfield that the 1980 Census certified by the Federal Bureau of Census is 17,430 in habitants -- a 7.7% decrease since 1970. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion by Trustee Ehlers, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M. ATTEST: Village Cler APPROVED: J Village President f]