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May 2, 1983
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Following presentation of the colors'by Boy Scout Troupe No. 153, the regular meet-
ing of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the
Mayor in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on Monday, May 2, 1983 at 8:02 P.M.
The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager
Robert D. Franz and Village Attorney Allan Nathan.
Mayor Forrest announced that on Monday, May 9,'the Board will interview candidates
for appointment to the Village Board to fill the unexpired term of Marvin Ehlers.
He noted that five residents have thus far indicated their wish to serve on the
Board: Gerald Bard, Steve Jackson, James Marovitz, Robert Speckman, and Rosemary
Stavropolous. Any others interested were advised to contact the Village Hall.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by,Trustee Marty, that the minutes of.April'18,
1983 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman, who had been absent at the previous Board meeting when a'swear-
ing in ceremony had been held for the new Trustees, was sworn in by the Village
Clerk.
PRESENTATION Mayor Forrest announced that on behalf o'f-
ROLAND CHARLIER RETIRES the Board of Trustees and the entire Staff,
he wishes to express appreciation to Roland,
Charlier who is retiring after twenty -five years and seven months with the
Village...longer than any other employee.. 'Mr. Charlier has.been chief operator
at the treatment plant and has seen it grow over the years until "it is now one
of the finest in the.State." Mayor Forrest presented Mr. Charler with a watch
to "remember us by and to remind you, when out fishing, when it's "ime.to
get back to Mary." Mrs. Charlier was-introduced, and all h artily applauded
the presentation.
PRESENTATION BY DFLD. FIRE DEPT. Mayor Forrest announced that members of the
ROBERT, :'A
MILLER, WM. SEIDELND Deerfield- Bannockburn Fire Department were
MARK MITCHELL' HONORED present to witness an award-presentation
to two residents and a - firefighter for
their heroism on December 3, 1982 in response to a tragic fire which claimed
.the life of James Trom and came close to taking the.life of his small son.
when the Trom home on Deerpath Avenue was badly burned. He called,on Fire
Chief Gagne to make the presentations.
Chief Gagne stated, "We-are honored to present awards to three young men, two
of whom are citizens of the Village with the third a firefighter who effected
the rescue of the two- year -old Trom child. We are here to honor three people
who knew their jobs and responded without hesitancy or thought for their per-
sonal safety." Mr. Robert Miller and Mr. William Seidel were presented certi
/fica\tes of appreciation for their actions when they- ":'..::performed a valuable,
distinguished, and notorius service for a fellow man (when) on December 3,
1982 at approximately 3:20 A.M., without hesitancy and-,disregarding any threat.:to
his personal safety and well being, assisted in the rescue. and removal of a
mother and her children from their burning home after having discovered the
fire and reporting same to the fire department."
Chief Gagne then introduced Mr. Mark Mitchell, firefighter, describing him as a
"real fireman all the way through, a good paramedic, and a man who had just re-
ceived his bachelor's degree." He went on to say that Mr. Mitchell, who was'..on the
engine company the morning of the fire, knew what his job was and.gerformed'it as a
good fireman will. He presented him with a. certificate reading.'.'.....on the
morning of December 3, 1982 at approximately 3:20.A.M., without hesitancy and
disregarding any threat to his personal safety and well being, resuscitated a
2- year -old child from his burning home." He stated that Mr. Mitchell exempla=
fied the dedication of all his fellow firefighters in this life- saving act.
Mesdames Miller.and Mitchell were introduced. _.Mr-:.Wm-. _Brenner;..-Presidetit of the
Board of Trustees of the Fire Department, and Mr. Stan Rundell,'Board member,'
were present and recognized. Hearty approval of the presentations was ex-
pressed by the Board and audience.
Jerold L. Heisler
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager
Robert D. Franz and Village Attorney Allan Nathan.
Mayor Forrest announced that on Monday, May 9,'the Board will interview candidates
for appointment to the Village Board to fill the unexpired term of Marvin Ehlers.
He noted that five residents have thus far indicated their wish to serve on the
Board: Gerald Bard, Steve Jackson, James Marovitz, Robert Speckman, and Rosemary
Stavropolous. Any others interested were advised to contact the Village Hall.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by,Trustee Marty, that the minutes of.April'18,
1983 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman, who had been absent at the previous Board meeting when a'swear-
ing in ceremony had been held for the new Trustees, was sworn in by the Village
Clerk.
PRESENTATION Mayor Forrest announced that on behalf o'f-
ROLAND CHARLIER RETIRES the Board of Trustees and the entire Staff,
he wishes to express appreciation to Roland,
Charlier who is retiring after twenty -five years and seven months with the
Village...longer than any other employee.. 'Mr. Charlier has.been chief operator
at the treatment plant and has seen it grow over the years until "it is now one
of the finest in the.State." Mayor Forrest presented Mr. Charler with a watch
to "remember us by and to remind you, when out fishing, when it's "ime.to
get back to Mary." Mrs. Charlier was-introduced, and all h artily applauded
the presentation.
PRESENTATION BY DFLD. FIRE DEPT. Mayor Forrest announced that members of the
ROBERT, :'A
MILLER, WM. SEIDELND Deerfield- Bannockburn Fire Department were
MARK MITCHELL' HONORED present to witness an award-presentation
to two residents and a - firefighter for
their heroism on December 3, 1982 in response to a tragic fire which claimed
.the life of James Trom and came close to taking the.life of his small son.
when the Trom home on Deerpath Avenue was badly burned. He called,on Fire
Chief Gagne to make the presentations.
Chief Gagne stated, "We-are honored to present awards to three young men, two
of whom are citizens of the Village with the third a firefighter who effected
the rescue of the two- year -old Trom child. We are here to honor three people
who knew their jobs and responded without hesitancy or thought for their per-
sonal safety." Mr. Robert Miller and Mr. William Seidel were presented certi
/fica\tes of appreciation for their actions when they- ":'..::performed a valuable,
distinguished, and notorius service for a fellow man (when) on December 3,
1982 at approximately 3:20 A.M., without hesitancy and-,disregarding any threat.:to
his personal safety and well being, assisted in the rescue. and removal of a
mother and her children from their burning home after having discovered the
fire and reporting same to the fire department."
Chief Gagne then introduced Mr. Mark Mitchell, firefighter, describing him as a
"real fireman all the way through, a good paramedic, and a man who had just re-
ceived his bachelor's degree." He went on to say that Mr. Mitchell, who was'..on the
engine company the morning of the fire, knew what his job was and.gerformed'it as a
good fireman will. He presented him with a. certificate reading.'.'.....on the
morning of December 3, 1982 at approximately 3:20.A.M., without hesitancy and
disregarding any threat to his personal safety and well being, resuscitated a
2- year -old child from his burning home." He stated that Mr. Mitchell exempla=
fied the dedication of all his fellow firefighters in this life- saving act.
Mesdames Miller.and Mitchell were introduced. _.Mr-:.Wm-. _Brenner;..-Presidetit of the
Board of Trustees of the Fire Department, and Mr. Stan Rundell,'Board member,'
were present and recognized. Hearty approval of the presentations was ex-
pressed by the Board and audience.
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Mayor Forrest added that he would like to acknowledge the 'assistance of so many
of the Trom' -s neighbors who, under the direction of Paul Meintzer, are working
so hard and diligently to reconstruct the.Trom home, an� outstanding example of
what\makes Deerfield.a compassionate Village.
The meeting was recessed at 8:12 P.M. and reconvened at 8:25, all Trustees
being present and in attendance.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Forrest read a proclamation designating
DFLD. CLEAN UP'DAY May 7, 1983 as Deerfield Clean Up Day.'Trus
MAY 7, 1983 tee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman,
to approve Mayor Forrest's proclamation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty expressed the hope the-,"Press-would alert its readership to
Clean Up Day. Mayor Forrest wished to urge residents.to keep debris from the
West Fork Creek. He pointed out that the Scavenger Service would pick up, at
no extra charge, any items for disposal.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation designating May 5, 1983 to be
NATIONAL DAY OF.PRAYER National Day of Prayer was read by Mayor
MAY 5, 1983 Forrest. Upon motion by Trustee Marty,
second by Trustee York, and unanimous Board
approval, the proclamation was adopted.
DEFINITION OF RESTAURANT
ZONING ' ORD .. AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -83 -13
DEERFIELD ROAD RESURFACING
FINAL RESUBDIVISION PLAT
1300 SOMERSET (MIRAGLIA)
CONSENT AGENDA
Second Reading
Addendum to Engineering Fee
Mayor's signature authorized.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that-the Consent Agenda be
approved. .Motion carried-on the following vote:
AYES: Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Forrest signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
REAL ESTATE SIGNS Mr. Wm. Poole of Quinlan & TysonrRealtors
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT was present to discuss problems % of com-
ORDINANCE NO. 0- 83 -14' pliance with the propose 36" /Height re-
strictions. He exhibited .,a Quinlan &
Tyson sign which is .39" in height'(or more if.: the..ground ..is frozen preventing
deep insertion of the sign's frame)., He stated that the signs were of standard
height and were used throughout the North Shore and Chicago area. He added
that compliance with a 36" height at intersections would require a special
order of signs and questioned whether shorter special, signs would really
serve safety very much.
'Discussion followed wherein it was determined: 1) that only four realtors
-had signs higher than 36" in height, 2) that only about 12 -15 signs were
posted on parkways on Wednesday and Saturdays, 3) that Quinlan and Tyson
(and probably the other four realtors with signs -over.36" in height) would
need to alter only about six of its signs for use on corners, 4) that the
signs of most realtors do comply, etc. Trustee Marty pointed out that the
36" sign restriction paralleled that imposed on shrubs,' trees, etc. at cor-
ners \\necessary'to maintain a,safety sight -Line for vehicular traffic. Trus-
tee Seidman noted that the proposed height was not uncommon in other munici-
palities.
Trustee Heisler did not concur. He felt the sight -line restriction on per-
manent items was necessary but did not feel that signs posted for only a
few hours, twice a week, should be similarily restricted and that such signs
should be exempted in the ordinance. Trustee York agreed with Trustee Heisler.
Trustee Seidman commented that until recently, open house and directional signs
had never even been permitted on the parkways in the Village. He felt that if
the Village was now willing to permit them, the realtors could at'l.east meet
the sight =line ordinance...,
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Trustee York moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the ordinance be amended
to permit real estate signs of not more than 40" in height. Motion failed on a
vote of 3 to 2,
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by,Trustee Swanson, to adopt the ordinance as
written (and up for second reading). Motion failed on the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Swanson (2)
NAYS: Heisler, Seidman, York (3)
Inas�uch as the above vote rejected open house and directional signs on park: -
.ways regardless of height restrictions, Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by
Trustee York, to reconsider adopting the ordinance as written. Motion carried,
Trustee Seidman voting Nay.
Thereafter, Trustee Marty stated "I feel we have to keep the sight -line ordi-
nance intact.. at 36 inches. I have no objections to the signs being put out.
I originally-sat down.with the realtors, as did Trustee'York, to come up with
a temporary solution. We have had cooperation with the realtors, but I think
we have given a little and think that adjustment of a few signs is not out
of reason. Trustee Swanson and Trustee Marty both indicated that if the ground
is;'. almost impenetrably frozen and,the sign is reasonably inserted in the ground
"that's the end of it',' (no arrest would be made).
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, to pass the sign ordinance as
presented•for second reading. Motion carried'on following vote:
AYES: Heisler, Marty, Swanson, York .(4)
NAYS: Seidman (1)
BRICKYARDS PRELIMINARY R -5 /PUD Mr. George Fink was present to request an
EXTENSION OF APPROVAL extension of approval of his preliminary,
(GEORGE FINK) development plan for a R -5 PUD in the
brickyards..
He stated that his request was due to the state of the economy. Trustee Marty
asked what he felt was the likelihood of developing the property next year. He
stated he felt financing for such residential development would ease during
early winter. He felt that in the October /November time frame,.interest rates
will be down.a'couple of points and put him in a position to consider the final
development plan. He therefore requested a year's extension of his preliminary
plan. Asked how long the radio towers would be on the property, he replied that
his agreement with them was through April 1, 1984.
Trustee Marty moved,-seconded by Trustee Seidman, to extend approval of the
preliminary PUD /Special -Use plan for one year. Motion carried unanimously.
50/50 PARKWAY TREES PROGRAM Mgr. Franz stated that nine invitations were
ANALYSIS /AWARD OF BID mailed out, and four companies submitted bids
to supply parkway trees. The low bidder was
Charles Klehm & Son Nursery. He stated that the.company had supplied trees in
the past and had been as realiable as -other nurseries. /r
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman,_ that COrles/Klehm & Son,
2 E. Alonquin Rd., Arlington Heights be awarded the bid for trees for the 1983
50/50 Parkway Program. Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Mgr'. Franz:reported',that sixteen invitations
ANALYSIS /AWARD OF BID had been mailed out with five companies sub-
mitting bids. The lowest bidder was Superior
Landscaping, Inc. with a bid of $8,184.25.
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Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York, that Superior Landscaping, Inc.,
2225 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois be awarded the bid..for 1983 tree and
stump removal at a cost not to exceed $8,184.25. Motion carried on following vote:
AYES: Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Staff was directed to ascertain why during clean up so many-stumps were left so
high on the banks of the West Fork creek.
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CURB & SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT
ANALYSIS /AWARD OF BID
ment program at a cost not to
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Trustee_ Marty moved, *seconded by Trustee Swan -
son, that M:.& A Cement-Work, Inc. be 'awarded
the bid for the 50/50 sidewalk and curb replace -
exceed $24,860.
A short discussion followed wherein it was determined that the cost.: per unit
bid was a few cents higher than last year.
Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES:- Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (5).
NAYS: None (0)
PETS PER HOUSEHOLD Mgr. Franz stated that.in years past, re•-
MUN. CODE AMENDMENT strictions in the Zoning Ordinance concerning
kennels and breeding of animals were used to
contr6l the number of pets in any one residence. When the Zoning Ordinance was
amended for some reason those restrictions were dropped, and there is presently
no specific restriction on the number of animals allowed per household. While
a number of complaints have been addressed through other sections of the code,
Staff feels that specific restrictions on dogs and cats per-household should
be spelled out in the municipal code under "Nuisances." The police department
or public works animal wardenscould then step in and enforce the restriction.
He stated that the attorney had advised that provisions can be made for puppies
to remain with the mother until weaned. �.
Following discussion about numbers and combinations of animals allowable per
residence, Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman that Staff have
an ordinance prepared leaving blanks'to be filled in after further discussion
by the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor'Forrest inquired about the Town & Country Developers' proposal to resolve
their storm water-drainage problem since the Milwaukee Railroad will not co-
operate in allowing them the use of their right -of -way. Mgr. Franz stated
that the developers had approached the State for authorization to install storm
sewers in the Waukegan Road righ -of -way with the sewers running essentially in
the same direction and to the same point on the north as if it had run along
the railroad right -of -way. The State will presumably allow use of the Waukegan
Road right -of -way if all requirements are met. He stated that use of such a
right -of -way would notaffect'properties on the east and that the pipe line
would cross Waukegan Road at the point originally planned.
Mayor Forrest stated that he wanted to be absolutely sure of this and asked
to see all the plans before construction (which has been stopped) is resumed.
Mgr. Franz stated that the Village had contacted the railroad.for use of the
railroad right -of -way, but that since the railroad is in bankruptcy is does
not wish to become involved in..anything requiring a court appearance.
Trustee York stated that he wished to share some of his thoughts regarding the
long range future of the Village:
Variety in Housing Types
"The baby boom is over and the senior boom is taking over." Citing statistics
on the median age of Villagers, he stated that many fo.ur and five b/droom homes
now have two or more vacant bedrooms. The owners are in the /forty7five to sixty -
five age bracket and will want to escape expensive maintenance by buying a Condo,
a Town House orrentingan apartment. He felt a diversity in housing stock is neces-
sary if Deerfield is to avoid continued population loss as experienced during the
past ten years. While the Comprehensive Plan mentions housing,ttvariety, he feels
the Board should place it high on its priority lists.
Beautification of Downtown Deerfield
He stated that surveys, plans, etc. made about the downtown area,'especially Action
Avenue, can not become realities without funding. He proposed that during 1984
thirty percent of Deerfield sales tax be set aside to make the downtown area-"a
place we can be proud of."
Mgr'. Franz stated that Mr. Esser no longer wished to pursue the-possibility of in-
cluding cordials or liqueurs in his request for a double' "B" wine license. The ap-
plication has cleared the police check and will be on the next agenda for consider
ation%
Mr. Franz reported that the Park District has requested a change in the lease
which -the Board authorized for property on Cumnor Ct. for a Tot-Lot,.,-The Park
District wishes to use some of.the landscaping as a deterrent to children getting
to the creek rather than fencing.the entire perimeter. Staff had looked at the
area and felt the Park's request was,reasonable. However, Board members recalled
that the vegetation was not -dense enough along the creek and felt uneasy about'
a Tot -Lot right on the creek without complete perimeter fencing. They terms of the
original lease are to remain unchanged.
Mgr. Franz stated that the Bannockburn reservoir site has not been acquired though
IDOT and the Forest Preserve District are optimistic that an agreement with Ban -
nockburn will be reached during May. On May 9, the Bannockburn Board will consider
a Plan Commission /BZA report regarding a petition for rezoning of the property to
residential. The State is aware of the'.;:report, and Deerfield will be present at
the hearing to request that the,Board refuse approval of.thepetition and to "sign
off" on the.property so that the State can proceed to acquire it for the basin.
The Corpsof Engineers'study on the North Branch Flood Water Management Plan is
proceeding on schedule with a document for public review.-hopefully ready within the
month;.thence.:to' Washington and strong efforts for Federal funding.
The water and sewer .consultant has installed meters to measure flow in the sani-
tary\ sewers,and the Flood Advisory Committee will review the metering data.
Regarding the Middle Fork'.drainage district, no commissioners are still active. How-
ever,Mr. Br'ill.,(who is no longer living in the area.but is still a property owner
and.a Former commissioner).is working with.Mr. Berle Schwartz; attorney, to get the'
district reactivated as it still has,$20,000 in its treasury. He indicates that
consolidation with the West Skokie District will be considered.
Commonwealth Edison hopes to begin relocation of tranformers along the Middle
Fork about the middle of May.
Jim Mitchell, President of the Union'Drainage District No. 1.(West Fork), states
that the work is.still not completed to get assessment problems resolved. Mayor
Forrest directed Mr. Franz to write,a letter to Mr. Mitchell offering assistance
to get the project moving.
The contractor for cleaning the West Fork creek has made a lot of progress and
is up to Lake Eleanor. It is thought he will proceed all the way'to Everett Road.
Mayor Forrest stated that the press:: ~.�had.reported that * during a meeting of -the
Northbrook Flood Control Committee,Deerfield.had been accused of'having.a water•.
cannon aimed at Northbrook and of permitting buildings to be constructed in that
area reserved for a retention basin. Both accusations are false. Mayor Forrest
reported that he had written to Mrs. Kasperson, Mayor of Northbrook, reminding
her that, at the January 20 meeting in the Village Hall, she.had offered to go
to the Metropolitan Sanitary District to encourage..their participation in•p °r.o -.
motion of the Lake -Cook retention basin project. She has not responded to
that letter and has'again been sent a letter asking her-to follow.through'as
promised.
.A short discussion was had regarding the possibility of joining with.Northwest
'Municipal Conference to seek status as a Service Delivery Area under the Job
Training Partnership Act. This Act succeeds CETA and would provide about 42
million in job subsidies -to communities in North and Northwest Cook County.
Trustees Heisler and Marty felt that °commonly. heard.-statements such las "it,wont__
cost anything, its the State.'s money" should be stopped`...though the Village
is not contributing, it's still "coming out of our pockets." Trustee Swanson
did not concur. He stated that there was competition for the-money and that
Cook County was a competitor. And, as with most governmental bodies, public
servants would administrate some type of employment program. He pointed out
that what the Northwest Municipal Conference was suggesting was to have the
money handled basically by private citizens that represent grow; of 11
townships, a different approach and more privately oriented. He added, "If
the money is available, and going to be spent, I'd rather see it done under
the private approach than the public sector ... *..I think we should,accept the
proposition which could be partially done under our guidance but using private
corporations and citizens. The 'cast of chacters' that are involved have done
some.pretty reasonable things, especially with Nortran and fighting RTA. They
are a pretty good group."
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Mayor Forrest recommended that each Board member reread the proposal carefully
and report to Manager Franz his feelings in the matter. If a majority supports
the proposal, Mayor Forrest will sign it.
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion by Trustee
Seidman,'the meeting was-'adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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