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March 12, 1958
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 Wednesday, March 12, 1958 at 8 :00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll. and reported the following were
Present: G. Eldon Holmquist, President
Joseph W. Brown
Oar]. J. Jaeger
Joseph W.. Koss
Harold L. Peterson
Arno D. Wehle
Absent: Maurice C.. Pe.tesch
and that a quorum was. present and in attendance at the meeting.
Minutes of the regular meeting held February 12, 1958 and the adjourned
meeting on February 26, 1958 were approved on motion by Trustee Wehle, seconded
by Trustee Koss, and carried unanimously.
Approve Bills
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The following bills were presented for consideration:
Harold Dahl :: $
200.64
Thomas Justice
104.52
J. Lencioni
49.28
Rolland Charlier
30.15
George STicken
20.16
Larry Alexander
3.92
Harold Pottenger
224.76
W. Bahnsen
63.22
Harry Allsbrow
114.00
Wm. Behnke
114.00
Fred Boone
114.00
C.layton Fehr
114.00
Henry Halterman
96.00
Virginia Holsman
114.00
Ruth Hanich
114.00
Petty Cash
72.56
American City Magazine.
2.50
Burgess, Anderson & Tate
362.83
Matthew Bender & Co.
15.00
Badger Meter Co.
1,302.00
Central Scientific Co.
3.00
Deerfield Hardware & Paint
2.68
DeerfieldDisposal Service
6.00
D -X Sunray Oil Co.
959.78
Deerfield Lumber & Fuel Co.
7.10
Deerfield Review
74.00
Chas. B. Foelsch, Jr. M.D.
41.00
Fragassi TV & Appliances
20.00
Frost's TV & Appliances
6.50
M.J. Gallagher Plumbing
50.00
General Industrial Co.
7.03
B. G. Gremley Co.
50.00
Richard J. Gilmore
219.20
Chas, W, Greengard
145.08
Holmes Motors Co.
712.14
Holmes Motor Co.
537.50
Lloyd Hollister, Inc.
2.00
International Salt Co..
115.50
International Business Machines
514.10
International City Managers Assn.
'2.50
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
286.47
R. A. Kole
7.78
Lake County Board of Supervisors
50.00
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Mobile Comm. Service $
117.96
Mattick Printing Co.
20.82
Municipal Finance Officers Assn.
3.00
Material Service
14.85
Mer -Jac Photos
12.00
National Institute of Municipal Law
15.75
Nelson - Eismann Co.
13.10
National Safety Council
50.00
National Cash Register Co.
7.36
David J. Petersen
7.50
Pacific Flush Tank Co.
1.55
Pitney- Bowes, Inc.
1.35
Public Sergi i,ce Co.
542.97
Rand McNally I; Co.
14.30
Ryan Bros, Cinder Co.
119.25
Rockwell Mfg. Co.
71.87
Reed - Randle Tractors
53.45
REiland & Bree, Inc.
335.32
Stanton & Rockwell
300.00
Soundscfiber Sales Corp.
26.47
Shore Line Blueprint
62.13
Village Hardware, Inc.
49.46
Waukegan News -Sun
46.75
Herman Ziebell Supply Co.
29.50
February Monthly Payroll
10.,462.98
TOTAL $19,430.59
Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Koss, that the bills as listed
above be approved' for payment when, as, and if funds are available. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Reports The reports of the;'Bui:ldi,ng*Commissioner, Fire
Marshal and Health officer for the month of
February, 1958 were approved. The Police report, showing 37 arrests and
fines of $133.00 in February, was also approved.
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Board of Zoning Appeals The report of the Board of Zoning Appeals recommended
Report -Bldg. Permit #2792 that the house being constructed under Building
Permit #2792, on Lot 8, Block 9, Woodland Park
Subdivision, with a 25 ft. front yard, be moved back to the established 40 ft.
building line and the Village pay half the cost. Trustee Koss moved, seconded
by Trustee Brown, that the Board concur in the reoommendatdon that the house
be moved back to the 40 ft. building line, the owner to pay the entire cost,
since the Village accepts no liability for the error.
Carried unanimously.
Chestnut Street Parking The Safety Council recommended that no parking be
permitted on Chestnut Street from Greenwood Avenue
to Deerfield Road. The Board approved this recommendation, and an ordinance
will be adopted at the April regular meeting.
TrafficControl Survey Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss,
that the Safety Council's survey of traffic .
control signs be referred to the Street Committee for study and eecommendation.
Carried unanimously.
Waukegan- Deerfield Corner Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss,
that the Safety Council's recommendation on traffic
control at the Waukegan- Deerfield Road intersection be referred back to the
Council for further study.
Carried unanimously.
Report - Kenton Improvements A report from Baxter and Woodman was received
recommending certain corrections in the Kenton
Road improvements. Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Koss, that the
report and recommendations be accepted and approved.
Carried unanimously.
Award Bid - Glader & Tazioli Mr. Owens, Village Manager, reported two bids
Wrecking Antes House - $700 were received for wrecking the Antes house at
862 Waukegan Road, as follows:
Dawson Bros. $1,625.00
Glader & Tazioli 500.00 to wreck building
7700.00 to wreck and haul away
Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the bid of $700.00
from Glader & Tazioli be accepted, such acceptance constituting a contract
between Glader & Tazioli and the Village of Deerfield, and a clause be added
to the contract stating that any treasures found in the building shall'-be
turned over to the Village. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Q Nays: None (0)
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Award Bid - Sewer Cleaning Mr. Owens, Village Manager, reported three bids
had been received for sewer cleaning, as follows:
American Pipe Cleaning Co.
Estimated Total $18,442.50
National Power Rodding Co.
Estimated Total .$21,906.05
Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc.
Estimated Total $25,282.25
74C -
1811, sewer
per
lineal
f t.
84G -
21'1'• sewer
per
lineal
f t .
94t -
24" sewer
per
lineal
ft.
$0.90 -
18"
sewer per
lineal
ft.
1.00 -
21"
sewer per
lineal
ft.
1.10 -
24"
sewer per
lineal
ft.
$1.00 -
18"
sewer per
lineal
ft.
1.15 -
21"
sewer per
lineal
ft.
1.30 -
24"
sewer per
lineal
ft.
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Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the contract be
awarded to the low bidder, American Pipe Cleaning Co., subject to review of certain -
items by the Sewer and Water Committee. Adopted by the following vote:
Byes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Evatype Permit Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,
that the issuance of a Building Permit for the
Ameriean Evatype building at Central and Waverly be approved, as required by
ordinance, with glass blocks and a panic door on the North,wall of said
building.
Carried unanimously.
REsolution - Sewer & Water Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
Line Maintenance Policy that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
MAINTENANCE OF SEWER AND WATER LINES
WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the Village of Deerfield to
maintain only the circumference of water and sewer mains; and
WHEREAS, said policy was adopted by a resolution dated September 4,
1957; and
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WHEREAS, re- examination of this policy has been deemed desirable by
the Board of Trustees in the best interests of the residents of the Village
of Deerfield;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Deerfield that the maintenance policy of the Village of
Deerfield shall henceforth be to maintain:
1. All sewer and water mains.
2. All water stubs from the said water mains to the buffalo box, or
meter pit, or where no buffalo box or meter pit exists, to the
street right of way line or front property line.
3. All storm and sanitary sewer stubs to the street right of way
line or front property sine.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Use of Water Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee (Coss,
List that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
USE OF WATER LIST
RESOLVED, that Village office equipment shall not be used for the
purpose of compiling lists, or addressing postcards or any other similar use,
except that said equipment may be used on behalf of non - political administra-
tive officials for non - political purposes, who agree to pay for machine and
operator time at a rate established by the Jillage Manager, which rate shall
apply equally to all such officials.
Carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Vacating Portion Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
of Walnut Street (0 -58 -8) Jaeger, that an ordinance be ddopted vacating
that part of Walnut Street lying EAst of
Woodward Avenue to a line parallel to and 140.5 feet East of Woodward Avenue.
Quit claim deeds to the School District 6or the vacated property were filed.
The Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Street Name Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss,
Change - Hackberry Ave. that an ordinance be adopted changing the name of
(0-58-9) Maple Avenue, formerly known as Sparrow Avenue,
to Hackberry Avenue. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,
Parking in Business District that an ordinance be adopted amending the
8 -10 zoning ordinance by establishing parking requires .
ments for buildings in the Business District.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Mr. Robert Ramsay stated his opposition to the parking amendment, due
to existing buildings which would be unable to meet the requirements. Trustee
Koss explained the reasons for the adoption of the ordinance.
West Skokie Ditch
W dge Approved
narrow -strips of land for
Peterson moved, seconded
pared by Lake County, and
the property required.
The Village Manager reported that Lake County's
plans for a new bridge over the West Skokie
Drainage Ditch require acquisition of several
street right of way by the Village. Trustee
by Trustee Wehle, that the Board accept the plans pre -
the proper Village officials contact the owners of
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Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Greenwood Park Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
Unit #3 Storm Sewer that the sotrm sewers in Greenwood Park Unit #3
be accepted, cost of construction being $9,453;
this acceptance of storm sewers not includi.ng the 24 in. storm sewer on Green-
wood Avenue, which is to be constructed in conjunction with, but not as a part
of the Special Assessment storm sdwer on Oakley, Somerset, Hillside, Hazel and
Wayne Avenues. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger., Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Refer Radio Station LO . A petition having been filed with the County
Rezoning to Plan Commisssion Zoning Board of Appeals to rezone property in
West Deerfield Township for a radio station,
Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,. that the petition be referred
Carried unanimously.
Approve Sale of Police Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger,
Fords that the sale of the two Fords, 1955 and 1956
models, used by the Police Department, be sold, the
price received to be applied to the rental of the Police cars. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Mr. Karl Berning requested that bids be taken from sever6l used car
dealers for the above Fords, and the Village Manager agreed to do so.
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Approve Hand Rail Pucchase The Building Committee recommended that a hand
$200.00 - Johnson & Meier rail be purchased for the front entrance of the
Village Hall, Trustee Brown moved, seconded by
Trustee Jaeger, that a hand rail be purchased from Meier- Johnson at a cost
of $200.00, the Village to install said rail. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution - Depositories Mr. J. HOward Wolf, Village Treasurer, requested
that depositories be named for the deposit of
Village Funds. Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that a
resolution be adopted naming the Deerfield State Bank, Deerfield, Illinois,
the First National Bank of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, and the Northern Trust
Company, Chicago, I 1 1 i not ,s as depositories for Village funds. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Cash Audit Mr. John Kea], Deputy Treasurer - Collector, having
resigned, requested that a cash audit be made
upon termination of his employment as recommended by the Village auditors.
Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that a cash audit be made
when Mr. Keal leaves, as requested. Adopted by the followingvote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Greenwood Park Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
Unit #3 Storm Sewer that the sotrm sewers in Greenwood Park Unit #3
be accepted, cost of construction being $9,453;
this acceptance of storm sewers not includi.ng the 24 in. storm sewer on Green-
wood Avenue, which is to be constructed in conjunction with, but not as a part
of the Special Assessment storm sdwer on Oakley, Somerset, Hillside, Hazel and
Wayne Avenues. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger., Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Refer Radio Station LO . A petition having been filed with the County
Rezoning to Plan Commisssion Zoning Board of Appeals to rezone property in
West Deerfield Township for a radio station,
Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,. that the petition be referred
to the Plan Commission and Mr. Rockwell,PJanning Consultant, for study and
recommendation.
Carried unanimously.
Request for Variance Notice was received from Lake County that Mr.
Referred to Plan Commission C. Beeson had requested a variance to permit
the construction of a greenhouse and other
buildings related to such use at HAlf Day and Waukegan Roads. Trustee Koss -
moved, seconded by Trustee Brown, that this request be referred to the Plan
Commission and Mr. Rockwell for study and recommendation.
Carried unanimously.
Street Lights The Street Committee reported that they had
approved the concept of ornamental street lights
at corners and the middle of blocks in Deerfield Park Unit A. The Committee's
final recommendation will be acted on at a later date.
Deerfield Development Co. The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended that a
Signs Approved temporary permit for a six month period be
issued for signs at the following locations as
requested by Mr. Joseph Horwitz, Deerfield Development Company: Lot 1, Briar -
woods Forest Subdivision, 2 signs on Lot 2, Briarwoods Forest Subdivision,
Lot 3, Briarwoods Forest Subdivision, and the Phil Johnson property at the
Southwast corner of County Line and Waukegan Roads. Trustee Koss moved,
seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the Board approve the report of the Board
of Zoning Appeals, and the temporary permit be issued, as recommended.
Carried unanimously.
Hackberry Improvements - Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee
Baxter & Woodman Report Peterson, that the Baxter and Woodman report
dated January 28, 1958, relating to improve-
ments to be made in Hackberry Avenue, be received, and the recommendations
made therein be carried out.
Carried unanimously.
Petition - Vacation
Elmwood Avenue
part of part of Elmwood
referred to the Plan Coi
recommendation—Adopted
Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee
Jaeger, that the petition filed by the Deer-
field Park District requesting vacation of
Avenue in the Woodland Park School -Park site be
emission and Mr. Matthew Rockwell for study and
by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
The request of Mr. Michael Lattanzio, Highland Park Yellow Cab, for
licenses to operate a taxicab. service in Deerfield will be given further
consideration by the Board, and decision made as soon as po's'sible.
Review Bldg. Permit #2792 Mr. Russell Engber, attorney for Tessaro
Construction Company, requested the Board to
reconsider its decision that the entire cost of relocating the house being
constructed on Lot 8, Block 9, Woodland Park Subdivision, under Building
Permit #2792, be paid by Mr. Tessaro, since he had made every effort to
comply, inasmuch as he had checked twice with Village personnel regarding
the building line after the issuance of the permit. He stated the actual
cost of relocation was $1901 as of this date, and urged that the Board
follow the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals that the Village
pay one half of the cost. The Board recessed.