07/01/1957July 1, 1957
The adjourned meeting of the President and Board of
Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President
of the,Village Hall on Monday, July 1, 1957 at 8:00 P.M.
roll and reported the following were
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Trustees of the
in the Council Chambers
the Clerk called the
Present: G. Eldon Holmquist, President
Joseph W. Brown
Carl J. Jaeger,
Harold L. Peterson
Maurice C. Petesch
Absent: Joseph W. Koss
Arno D. Wehle
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting.
Resolution - Water Committee Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
to Advise Board that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the cooperation and advice of citizens with a knowledge of
or experience in various phases of Village operations or facilities is deemed
to be of great importance and much to be desired for the welfare of the
Village; and
WHEREAS, a report on the water supply and distribution system for the
Village of. Deerfield has been prepared by Baxter and Woodman, Civil Entineers;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Deerfield that Mr. Kenneth Weir, Chairman, Mr. William E.
Hinchsliff, and Mr. Raymond Meyer be appointed as a Citizens' Committee to
review and advise said President and Board of Trustees no later than September
1, 1957 on all matters relating to the Baxter and Woodman report.
Carried unanimously.
Scavenger Licenses Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Petesch, that a scavenger license be issued
immediately to Deerfield Disposal, all requirements having been met;-that
Alfred H. Gastfied be permitted to operate in the Village until Amgust 1,
1957, at which time he shall have arrange for the additional insurance re-
quired; and that the application of Mr. S rub for a scavenger license be
denied, since investigation showed that adequate service is being provided
by the two licensees-.authbrized by the Scavenger ordinance.
Carried unanimously.
Resolutions - S/A Foreclosures Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Lots 47 & 48. Deerfield Park Jaeger, that resolutions be adopted authorizing
Land&Improve Sub.¢ Lot 22, foreclosure ofcblinquent special assessments on
Owners Sub.: Lot 7. Block_J, Lots 47 add 48, Deerfield Park Land and Improve -
H.O.Stone's Sub. ment Association Subdivision; Lot 22, Owner's
Subdivision; and Lot 7, Block 3, H. 0. Stone and
Company's Addition to Deerfield, with a guarantted bid of 1GO per cent of
principal, Anthony J. Mercurio appointed as special attorney.
Carried unanimously.
Ordinance - 4 -way Stop Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Centraland Pine (0- 31 -57) Brown, that an ordinance be adopted establishing
a 4 way stop at the Central Avenue - Pine Street
intersection, and setting forth penalties for violations thereof. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Peterson, Petesch (4)
N ays: None (0)
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Mr. Henry Johansen, 1016 Central Avenue, presented a petition signed
by residents of Central Avenue, requestirir that the speed limit on Central
Avenue be reduced to 15 mph, and signs be rosted to protect the many small
children in the area.
Ordinances - 30 mph speed Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Tt-ustee
Limit - (0- 32 -57) Brown, that an ordiranc,- be adopted dstablishing
a speed limit of 3C miles per hour on all
Village streets, until other limits are established as provided by law.
Adopted by the following vote: I
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Fetergon, Holmquist (4)
Nays: Petesch (1)
Speed Survey Referred to Trustee Feterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Safety Council Brown, that the question of conducting a survey
to establish proper speeds on Village streets-
In accordance with the law, be referred to the Safety Council.
Carried unanimously.
Tr.,.stee Brown recommended that the Police cooperate with the Safety
Council, and the electric timer be used in conducting the survey. The State
Highway Departmer" will be requested to re- establish the 25 mph speed limit
on 'Waukegan Road and Deerfield Road as now posted.
Mr. Robert Gand requested that a financial statement be made avail-
able to the public. President Holmquist stated that th, auditor's re,,ort
would soon be available, and the Village's financial position was sound, al-
though it would be necessary to effect certain economies.
Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger, that the meeting
be adjourned. Carried unanimously.
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Village Clerk
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