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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
President Holmquist reminded the audience of the Town Meeting to be
held in the Village Hall on April 1, 1958 at 2:00 P.M.
There being no further bus,i!ness to come before the meeeting, the
meeting was adjourned.
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Village Clerk
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April 9, 1958
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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, April 9, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and reported the following were
Present: G. Eldon Holmquist, President
Joseph. W. Brown
Carl J. Jaeger
Harold L. Peterson
Maurice C. Petesch
Absent: Arno D. Wehle
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the Board
dispense with the reading of.'_the minutes of the regular meeting held March
12, 1958 and the adjourned meeting held March 26, 1958, and the minutes be
approved as submitted.
Carried unanimously.
Payment of the payroll for March,:1958 was approved.
Approve Reports The reports of the Building Commissioner, Fire
Marshal, and Health Officer for the month of
March were approved. The Police report for March, showing 100 arrests and
fines of $469 was approved.
Mr.,lAhbns, Village Manager, reported that an ordinance was being prepared
to stop the burning of papers, trash and refuse in the business district except
in an approved type incinerator.
Mr. Robert Gand introduced Mr. Ed Walchli, President of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce, who presented the first copy of the new directory of
Deerfield, published by the Jaycees, to President Holmquist. President
Holmquist expressed his appreciation, and, on behdif of the residents, thanked
the Jaycees for providing this useful booklet.
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Air Conditioning Contract The following bids were received March 4, 1958
'6'C�6wh','hb� �ature Eng. for air conditioning in the Village Hall:
BIDDER
BID
ALT. 1 ALT.2
BOND
CONST. TIME
CROWN
$ 7,225
$471 -$420
X
45 days
STILES
7,557
Deerfield Const.
X
40.
DELL
8,698
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496 -
chk.
60
KORECTAIRE
8,762
470 -
chk.
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CRONE
8,797
420 -$242
X
40
ACME
8,860
364 -
X
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Trustee Brown moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger, that the contract be
awarded to the low bidder, Crown Temperature Engineers, Inc., in the
amount of $7,077.00. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (5)
Nays: None (0)
Reiect Bids - Rifle Range One bid was received on March 4, 1958 for
rifle range construction - Field & Schiller,
$8,595.00. Bids were re- advertised, and received on March 25, 1958 as
follows:
BIDDER
BID
RAIL
BOND
Field & Schiller
$8,399
$40
X
Arnold Pedersen
7,314
116
chk.
Deerfield Const.
Co. 7,749
116
X
Trustee Petesch moved, secoonded by Trustee Jaeger, that all bids be
rejected, and bid bonds be returned to bidders.
Carried unanimously.
Approve Rifle Range Trustee Brown reported that the Building Committee
00 had contacted Mr. Arnold Pedersen, the low bidder,
who had agreed to do part of;'the..rVf.le range con -
istruction at his unit bid price, which amounted to $3,580, plus $331.50
and $132 for additional items. The Building Committee will purchase steel
through teactomotice Corporation, to be fabricated under their supervision.
Complete construction under this proposal, using heavier st Vie# than was'
originally bid, would amount to not more than $7,500. Trustee Petesch moved,
seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the Board authorize the expenditure of
not more than $7,500 for the construction of the shooting range, as proposed
by Trustee Brown, Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (5)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution - Use of Sales The Village Manager presented and read the
Tax Funds following resolution:
WHEREAS, the construction and furnishings of the Village Hall were
planned to be paid from the 1/2 � sales Tax receipts: and
WHEREAS, the cost of construction and furnishing the Village Hall
exceeded the $175,000 Bond issue; and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications for the Village Hall included
complete air conditioning, a rifle range, and additional furnishings; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available from sales tax receipts to
meet the debt regVirements for 1958 and 1959, with additional reserves;
and
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WHEREAS, present monthly receipts of sales tax funds are in excess of
$2,200, plus the interest received from the investment of such funds; and
WHEREAS, Village Hall Construction Bonds are not callable until January 1,
1962; and
WHEREAS, an estimated $15,000 is required for completing the air con-
ditioning, the construction of and equipment for the rifle range, and certhin
furnishings for the Village Hall;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Deerfield that an amount not to exceed $15,000 be used
from the Sales Tax Fund:•to complete the construction, equipment and furnishings
for the Vi,llage Hall, as set forth above.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Jaeger, that the resolution be
adopted as read. Adopted by the following vote:
CrD Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Viking Resub. The Plan Commission recommended a
� pproaal of
Lots 20, Truesdell's Addn. Viking's Resubdivision of Lots 2 and 3, Trues-
dell•ksrAddition into 3 lots. Trustee Koss
moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that Viking's Resubdivision be approved,
and proper signatures on the plat be authorized.
Carried unanimously.
Plan Commission Report The Plan Commission's report on the comprehensive
SE Quadrant Zoning plan for rezoning the South East quadrant of
the Village was received. Trustee Koss reported
the Zoning Committee wishes to study administrative measures and performance
standards before enacting a zoning amendment.
Street Lights Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss,
that ornamental street lights be installed in
one unit of Deerfield Park Subdivision on an experimental basis, two lights
at the intersections, one light in the center of each 500 ft. block; the
installation to be at the expense of the subdivider, as provided in the Bond,
the maintenance and electricity to be paid for by the Village. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger,' Koss, Peterson, Petesch (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Walden School The Building Commissioner recommended approval
Building Permit of the Walden School Building Permit. Trustee
Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Brown, that
the Building Commissioner be instructed to issue said Building Permit.
Carried unanimously.
Building Permit -666 Waukegan The Village Manager reported that the original
Referred to Committee plans for remodeling the building at 666 Waukegan
Road, for which a building permit was issued,
were changed during construction, without notification to the Village, or
filing an amended plan for a new permit, in violation of Village Building
ordinances. Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the matter
be referred to the Building Committee for investigation.
Carried unanimously.
Ordinance Granting Variance Trustee Koss moved,, seconded by Trustee
Socony Station -750 Waukegan Peterson, that an ordinance be adopted granting
(0- 58 -11) a variance f.(rom the terms of the zoning ordinance
to permit the construction of an automobile
service station at 750 Waukegan Road within 15 ft. of the rear (West) lot
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line,in accordance with the recommendation of Nhe Board of Zoning Appeals.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch ()
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance Granting Variance Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee
SE 1 /2,Lot 61,Goldman "s Sub. Peterson, that an ordinance be adopted granting
(o- 58 -12) a variance to permit the oonstruction of a
two family residence on the South East one -
half of Lot 61, Goldman's North Shore Golf Links Subdivision, a 55 ft. lot,
as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch,,- (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Conditional Use Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,
Walden School (0- 58 -13) that an ordinance be adopted granting a
conditional use for the conduct and operation
of a public - school and park on the premises Known as the Walden School site,
as recommended by the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (5)
Nays: None �-0)
Ordinance - Conditional Use Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Brown,
Woodland Park School (0- 58- 14)that an ordinance ba adopted granting a
conditional use for the conduct and operation
of a public school and park on the premises known as the Woodland Park
School site. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Salaries Trustee Jaeger moved, seconded by Trustee
Amendment (0- 58 -15) Petesch, that an ordinance be adopted
amending ordinance #200 by establishing the
following annual salaries in Section Vii of said ordinance, for certain
ungraded and unclassified positions, said salaries to be eff6ctiie April 1,
1958.
Village Manager $10,000
Village Engineer - -
Deputy Treasurer - Collector 6,000
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Petereon,Petesch (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Liquor License Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Amendment (0-58-16) Jaeger, that an ordinance be adopted amending
Section 224 of the Municipal Code of Deerfield
of 1946 to provide for two Class B liquor licenses, and setting the fee for
a Class C license at $1,000 for six consecutive months, and $2,000 for an
annual license; and amending Section 226 of the said Municipal Code covering
the retail sale of alcoholic liquors in the interest of public policy and
morals. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (5)
Nays: None (0)
President Holmquist reported that, as Liquor Commissioner, the
fo 1 ]swung licenses wou Id be issued for the 1958-59 license year:
Class A licenses
American Legion
Phil Johnsoq, Inc.
Daylight Saving Time
Class B
Liebschutz Liquor Co.
Walgreen Co.
Class C
Briarwood Country Club
Trustee Jaeger moved, sesonded by Trustee
Peterson, that Village business be conducted
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on Daylight Saving Time, effective April 27, 1958.
The Village Manager was instructed to make the above offer to the
Township.
Resolution - Approving Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
Tripoli Rezoning that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, a petition was filed bytTripoli Homes to rezone.:property
in West Deerfield Township from R -1 -A to R -2 zoning classification; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield, on February
12, 1958, passed a resolution opposing the petitioned rezoning; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive plan for the development of the one and
one -half mile area adjacent to the Village has been reviewed by the Board of
Trustees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Deerfield that the said resoiuton opposing the petitioned
rezoning be withdrawn; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to
Mr. Samuel J. Sorenson, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals, to Mr. Garfield
Leaf, County Clerk, and to Mr. Emmett Moroney, Chairman, Board of Supervisors.
Carried unanimously.
P.S: Co. Substation A letter of inquiry was received from the-:Public
Service Company, regarding interpretation of
side yard requirements for a proposed sub - station, as set forth in the Zoning
Ordinance. Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the matter
be referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals for public hearing if a variance
is deemed necessary.
Carried unanimouusly.
Trustee Koss reported he was greatly impressed by students who
participated in Student Government Day, and read an ordinance passed by the
STuden Board which required payment of $350 per house by the builder for
school construction.
Carried unanimously.
Taxicab.Licenses Referred The Village Manager reported that the appli-
to Committee cation of Mr. M. Lattanzio, Highland Park
Yellow Cab, for licenses to operate 3 taxicabs
in Deerfield was referred to the License Committee for study, and the Committee
recommended that the licenses be issued. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by
Trustee Jaeger, that thre taxicab licenses be issued to Highland Park Yellow
Cab. Mr. Rasor, owner of A -1 Cab, who holds licenses for three cabs in Deer-
field, requested the Board to reconsider its decision, since the demand for
cab service in Deerfield was not great enough to support additional licenses.
After a brief recess, Trustee Petesch and Trustee Jaeger withdrew the motion
and second, and the matter was referred back to Committee for re- study.
Offer Town Hall - Library Mr. Kai] Berning, West Deerfield Township Super-
Site for $27,500 visor, in a letter dated April 9, 1958, made an
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offer of $25,000 for the:North 75 feet of the
former Antes property, for the Town Hall- Library Building. Trustee Jaeger
moved, seconded by Trustee Koss, that the property be offered to the Township
for $27,500, a reduction of $2,500 from the #30,000 originally set, the same
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conditions to prevail. Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Brown, Jaeger, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (5)
Nays: None (0)
The Village Manager was instructed to make the above offer to the
Township.
Resolution - Approving Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
Tripoli Rezoning that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, a petition was filed bytTripoli Homes to rezone.:property
in West Deerfield Township from R -1 -A to R -2 zoning classification; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield, on February
12, 1958, passed a resolution opposing the petitioned rezoning; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive plan for the development of the one and
one -half mile area adjacent to the Village has been reviewed by the Board of
Trustees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Deerfield that the said resoiuton opposing the petitioned
rezoning be withdrawn; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to
Mr. Samuel J. Sorenson, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals, to Mr. Garfield
Leaf, County Clerk, and to Mr. Emmett Moroney, Chairman, Board of Supervisors.
Carried unanimously.
P.S: Co. Substation A letter of inquiry was received from the-:Public
Service Company, regarding interpretation of
side yard requirements for a proposed sub - station, as set forth in the Zoning
Ordinance. Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the matter
be referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals for public hearing if a variance
is deemed necessary.
Carried unanimouusly.
Trustee Koss reported he was greatly impressed by students who
participated in Student Government Day, and read an ordinance passed by the
STuden Board which required payment of $350 per house by the builder for
school construction.