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April 15, 1959
The adjourned 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 15, 1959 at 8 :00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and reported the following were
Present: G. E. Holmquist, President
Joseph W. Brown
Joseph W. Koss
Harold L. Peterson
Maurice C. Petesch
Arno D. Wehle
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Absent: Carl J. Jaeger
and.that a uorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Royce
Owens, Village Manager, was also present. g y
Moved by Trustee Wehle, seconded by.Trustee Koss, that reading of
minutes.-of the regular meeting held April 8, 1959 be dispensed with.
Authorize Emp_l_oym�e_n�t Mr. Owens reported that ten Police Officers
M. Mullins to June 8, 1959 were authorized, and that the Committee
recommended that the temporary employment
of Officer Melvin Mullins be extended to Junz8, 1959. Trustee Petesch moved,
seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the recommendation be approved, and Mr.
Mullins' employment be extended. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch,'Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Police Court Judges. Mr. Owens reported that the Committee
recommended that Justice of the Peace
Walter Page hear all police court cases for local violations, with M. J.
George hearing a percentage of such cases; that Justices Mercurio and Seyl
hear cases for violations outside the Village; and that Justice Frost hear
cases.in emergencies, all effective May 1, 1959. Trustee Wehle moved,
seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the Committee's recommendation be adopted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Committees Trustee Wehle introduced and moved the
Failed to Pass adoption of an ordinance amending the
ordinance establishing committees (Section 17,
Municipal Code) by adding "Personnel" to Finance and Auditing, and providing
for appointment of Committees by and with the consent of the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Petesch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the following vote was
recorded:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ayes: Koss, Petesch, Wehle
(3)
Nays: Brown, Peterson (2)
Pass: Holmquist (1)
Motion failed to pass for lock of a majority.
Ordinance - Village Clerk
Trustee Brown moved, seconded
by Trustee
(0-59-27)
Peterson, that an ordinance be
adopted
defining the office of Village
Clerk,
and establishing a salary of
$60.00 per month, effective May 1,
1961. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Trustee Petesch left the meeting at 8:00 55 P.M.
Wolf & Co. Appointed
Auditors - 1958-59
1958-59. Trustee Wehle
Manager's recommendation
Adopted by the following
Mr. Owens, Village Manager, recommended
that Wolf & Company, Chicago, be appointed
Auditors for the Village for the year
noved, seconded by Trustee Petersog,':that the
be approved, and Wolf & Company be appointed.
vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
Drop Action - Standard Oil The Village Manager reported that in
the case Standard Oil Company vs. Village
of Deerfield, the Court had found against the Village. Trustee Koss moved,
seconded by Trustee Brown, that the Board drop all action in the said case,
and the Village Attorney be so instructed. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
Plan Commission Recommendation The Plan COmmission recommended that
Kleinschmidt Rezoning Kleinschmidt's petition to rezone property
tp M- Manufacturing be approved, except
for a twenty -five foot buffer at the north and east to remain in the 0 Zr R
Office and Reaseach District. Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee
Peterson, that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission,
and that an ordinance be prepared to effectuate the rezoning. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0).
Approve Building Permits improvement of Birchwood and Kenmore
Woodland Park & South Park Avenues was discussed in connection with
Schools the South Park School. Trustee Koss
moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that
the permit for the addition at Woodland Park School be approved, and that
the permit for the South Park School be approved subject to improvement of
Birchwood and Kenmore Avenues by 1961, with negotiations to be carried on
if there should be a difference of opinion between the Village and School
District regarding such improvements. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Koss recommended that the School Board consult with Mr.
Harold Friedman, Chicago Construction Company, to try to work out the con-
struction of street improvements on a mutually advantageous basis.
Approve Zander & Crowley Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee
Permits Brown, that Building Permits for altera-
tions be issued to Mr. Henry Zander and
Dr. Crowley, subject to posting bond or cash deposit to insure improve-
ment of nine parking spaces, for buildings at the Southwest corner of
Waukegan and Deerfield Roads, and 725 Deerfield Road. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
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Contract - Highland Park Scavenger licenses were discussed, the
Landfill Village Clerk reporting that A. H. Gast -
field and Deerfield Disposal Service had
paid license fees of $100 each, and notification had been received from
insurance companies that certificates of'insurance would be supplied.
Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss, that the contract with
Highland Park for use of the sanitary fand fill by Deerfield and establishing
rates, be approved, and the Village Manager be authorized to sign said
contract on behlaf of the Village. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
Recommendation was made by Trustee Wehle that the Scavenger Ordinance
be amended by providing that applications for scavenger licenses must be
in the hands of the Board by May 1 of each year, with,necessary fees and
insurance certificates.
Mr. Gene Kieft asked tlT.at the .Village attempt to §et approval from
Highland Park to permit dumping on Saturday afternoons.
Cafeteria Court Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee
Peterson, that an ordinance be prepared
to establish a so- called cafeteria court for payment of certain traffic
fines.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Trustee Wehle, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
and carried that the meeting be adjourned to Saturday,. April 25, 1959 at
2:00 P.M. to canvass the returns of the election to be held April 21, 1959.
APPROVE[;: --
Village Pr ident
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Approve Ford Permit
Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee
Brown, that the Building permit for
alterations for Ford Pharmacy
be issued, all parking requirements having
been complied with. Adopted
by the folflowing vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson,
Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Permit - Library -
Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee
Town Hal1.:Buj ld3ring i.': ; :
Brown, 'that the Bui lding Permit for
the construction of the Town Hall- Library
building be issued,. all permit
fees waived,, and the Board authorize the
construction of sidewalks to
the north property line of the Village Hall
site, to connect with the Town Hall - Library walks, at the unit price to
be paid for Town Hall - Library
walks. Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson,
Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
Contract - Highland Park Scavenger licenses were discussed, the
Landfill Village Clerk reporting that A. H. Gast -
field and Deerfield Disposal Service had
paid license fees of $100 each, and notification had been received from
insurance companies that certificates of'insurance would be supplied.
Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss, that the contract with
Highland Park for use of the sanitary fand fill by Deerfield and establishing
rates, be approved, and the Village Manager be authorized to sign said
contract on behlaf of the Village. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brown, Koss, Peterson, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
Recommendation was made by Trustee Wehle that the Scavenger Ordinance
be amended by providing that applications for scavenger licenses must be
in the hands of the Board by May 1 of each year, with,necessary fees and
insurance certificates.
Mr. Gene Kieft asked tlT.at the .Village attempt to §et approval from
Highland Park to permit dumping on Saturday afternoons.
Cafeteria Court Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee
Peterson, that an ordinance be prepared
to establish a so- called cafeteria court for payment of certain traffic
fines.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Trustee Wehle, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
and carried that the meeting be adjourned to Saturday,. April 25, 1959 at
2:00 P.M. to canvass the returns of the election to be held April 21, 1959.
APPROVE[;: --
Village Pr ident
ATTEST:
Village Clerk