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June 25, 1956
The adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall
on Monday, June 25, 1956 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and reported
the following were
Present: Martha White Clark
Carl J. Jaeger
Hubert N. Kelley
Raymond T. Meyer
Absent: John D. Schneider, President
Joseph W. Brown
Maurice C. Petesch
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the mehting.
On motion by Trustee Jaeger, seconded by Trustee Meyer, and carried
unanimously, Trustee Kelley was appointed President pro tem.
Minutes of the regular meeting held May 14, 1956, and the adjourned
meeting held May 28, 1956 were approved.
ARRrove Reports The report of Chief of Police David Petersen for
the month of May, showing 186 cases and fines of
$888, was approved. The report of Building Commissioner Hooper was approved.
The Health report submitted by Health Officer Esther Biss was approved.
Authorize Bids - Village Hall Trustee Meter moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
July 16. 1956 that the Board authorize advertising and receiving
bids, returnable July 16, 1956, for the construction
of the Village Hall, providing plans and specifications are seen by the Board
before June 29, when plans will be available to bidders.
Carried unanimously.
Authorize Bids - Sale of Trustee Meyer moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
$175,000 Bonds that the Board authorize advertising and receiving
bids for the sale of $175,000 Municipal Building
Bonds, bids returnable July 16, 1956.
Carried unanimously.
Approval of payments from escrow accounts for underground improvements
in Wyatt and Coons Forest Park Subdivision and Perry Mehan s Subdivision were
held over for chlorination reports.
Above Parking Lots The Plan Commission recommended approval of the
Deerfield Park Sub. Chicago Construction Company's request for per -
m6 ion to use Lots 12, 14, and 16, Deerfield Park
Subdivision for parking lots. Trustee Clark moved, seconded by Trustee Meyer,
that the Board authorize the use of the above named lots for temporary parking
for a period of one year.
Carried unanimously.
Approve Melchiorre's The Plan Commission recommended approval of
Subdivision Melchiorre's Class I Subdivision of Lots 6 and
7, Woodland Manor Subdivision. Trustee Clark
moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger, that the Board concur in the recommendation
of the Plan Commission, and the subdivision be approved.
Carried unanimously.
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Sherman Annexation Action on the petition for annexation of Mr.
Petition' Deferred Vernon V. Sherman, agent of the Cosmopolitan
National Bank of Chicago, Trustee, was deferred
until the report of the Plan Commission on rezoning the property in question
is received.
Approve Escrow Payment Trustee Meyer moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
Valenti Paving that payment of $18,886.15 from the escrow account
be approved for street improvements in Valenti's
Briarwoods Estates, consisting of curb and gutter, and macadam paving, 15%
being withheld to insure final grading.
Carried unanimously.
Mr. Valenti's request for approval for the underground improvements
in.Blackthorn and Kenton, and establishment of an escrow agreement was
tabled.
L.W.R. Subdivision Herman & Pollack, Attorneys for Birchwood Builders,
. requested the Board to authorize street, water
and sewer impovements based on the same requirements established by the Board
on J#ly 11, 1955 when L.W.R. Subdivision was approved. It was stated that
new requirements must be considered before approval could be granted. The
matter was tabled until July 9, 1956 for an opinion by the Village Atitorney,
it being understood that, by coming in before July 11, any rights of the
subdivider are protected.
Mr. Clarence Wilson requested permission to replace his present ice
vending machine with a larger model. There being no provision in the Zoning
Ordinance permitting outside vending machines, Trustee Clark moved, seconded
by Trustee Meyer, that the Plan Commission be requested to consider an amend-
ment to the.Zoning Ordinance to permit vending machines and similar activities
outside the building.
Carried unanimously.
Mr. Rupp, Village Manager, stated that Mr. Elwoson, owner of the Inland
Sash and Door Company, had obtained a long term lease from the Milwaukee
Railroad, and would replace the present non - complying structure with a building
meeting Village requirements.
Approve $450 - Sewer in The::Drainage District Board reported they would
Drainage-Ditch have hand digging done around the Village's sewer
in the ditch easement for $450. Trustee Meyer
moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger, that the expenditure of $450 be authorized
for the necessary digging around the sewer. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: BrQvn, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley, Meyer (5)
Nays: None (0)
Board of Local Improvements Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
Hearing - July 23. 1956 that a Board of Local Improvements public hearing
ci.c. 1 for the Wilmot Woad watermain and sewer extension
be set for July 23, 1956 at 8:00 P.M.
Carried unanimously.
Greenwood Park Improvements Trustee Meyer moved, seconded by Trustee Clark,
Approved that Greenwood Park Subdivision and improvements be
approved in accordance with revised plans dated
June 9, 1956, manholes to be 300 feet apart and an additional fireplug, subject
to posting bond to cover the cost of the complete improvements, and an agree -
ment to pay their share of the special assessment improvement.
Carried unanimously.
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Mr. Roy Davis asked that building permits be issued for two houses
in the area on an acreage basis before the bond is posted. Trustee Jaeger
moved, seconded by Trustee Meyer, that the issuance of two Building
Permits be authorized on an acreage basis, with limitation on construction
until August 13, 1956, and no occupancy permits be issued until sewer and
water improvements are complete and approved.
Carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Salaries Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,
that an ordinance be adopted classifying
positions and establishing salaries for Village employees. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Kelley, Meyer (4)
Nays: None (0)
Not Voting: Clark (1)
Ordinance- Stop Sian Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Meyer,
Woodruff Ave. - Greenwood that an ordinance be adopted providing for a stop
sign on Woodruff Avenue at Greenwood Avenue, and
setting forth penalties for violations thereof: Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley, Meyer (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - No Parkin¢ Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Meyer,
at Letter Drop that an ordinance be adopted establishing a no
parking zone in front of the Post Office for
letter drop use only, and setting forth penalties for violations thereof.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley, Meyer (5)
Nays: None (0)
_Water Use Ordinance and Trustee Meyer moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
Proclamation that an ordinance be adopted setting forth
restrictions in the use of water for sprinking
upon proclamation�by.the President or Chairman of the Water Committee.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Clark, Jaeger, Kelley, Meyer (5)
Nays: None (0)
The Clerk was directed to have the Water Use Ordinance and proclamation
published.
Mr. Milton Frantz stated the no parking lines on the pavement in front
of his house had washed off, and requested that repainting be done to eliminate
blocking driveways. Mr. Rupp, Village Manager, stated all parking lines in the
Village would be repainted within the next few weeks.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion
by Trustee Jagger, seconded by Trustee Meyer, and carried unanimously, the
meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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Village Clerk
Approved
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