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05/13/1959u cA 4 ,fin 1 1 May 13, 1959 The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the Pr6ident in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Wednesday, May 13, 1959 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: -G. E. Holmquist, President Joseph W. Brown Carl, J. Jaeger Joseph W. Koss Harold L. Peterson Maurice C. Petesch Arno D. Wehle Absent: None and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Thomas Matthews, Village Attorney, and Mr. Royce Owens, Village Manager, were also present.. Moved by Trustee Peterson, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that reading of minutes of the adjourned meetings held April T5, 1959 and April 25, 1959 be dispensed with. Motion carried unanimously. President Holmquist expressed the Village's appreciation for services given the community by the retiring Trustees, Joseph Brown and Carl Jaeger, and introduced the three newly elected Trustees, John Aberson, Winston Porter and Maurice Petesch, who were then seated. Upon roll call, the following were Approve Bills Present: G. E. Holmquist, President John F. Aberson Joseph W. Koss Harold L. Peterson Maurice C. Petesch Winston S. Porter Arno D. Wehle Absent: None. The following bills were presented for consideration: .American Society, $ 8.00 C. R. Anderson Agency 25.00 Architectural Forum .3.25 Baxter & Woodman 80.00 Baxter & Woodman 406.10 Paul Baldwin 10.00 Peter Baker C. Son Co. 144.00 Badger Meter Co. 1866.22 Bell & Gustus, Inc. 40.51 Paul Behanna 55.40 Bernard Chevrolet 55.54 Blosson Shop 8.00 Charles Bruning Co. 82.50 City of H,i gh land Park 2.00 Commercial Cleanser Co. 10.00 James B. Clow Co. 163.75 Central Tire Co.- 9.00 Deerfield Animal Hospital 88.00 W. S. Darley & Co. 359.93 Deerfteld Oil Co. 39.75 155 156 Department of BoilerA nppection Deerfield News Agency Deerfield Lumber & Fuel D -X Sunray Oil Deerfield Hardware Co. Doctors Service Bureau Charles Foelsch, M.D. Federal Laboratories, Inc. Frost Hardware & Supply Frost's TV Field & Schiller Richard Gilmore Fred Grabo Hautau is Otto, Inc. Deerfield Review Hunter Johnson Horders Inc. Illinois Bell Telephone Co. I.B.M. Lake Car Wash Sports Huddle A. G. Meier & Co. Mars Signal Co. Motorola, Inc. Menoni & Mocogni Motor Parts Co. Material Service Corp. North Suburban Copy Service National Safety Council Public ServiceCo. David J. Petersen P. F. Pettibone & Co. Charles E. Piper Pitney Bowes Inc. Re i l.a nd & B ree, Inc. Remington Rand Rockwell Mfg. Co. E. S. S2yman, M.D. Singer Printing Co. Shore Line Blue Print K. R. Shorts Stanton & Rockwell Village Hardware Water Works Eng. Waukegan News Sun Waukegan Steel Sales H. Ziebell Supply Co. Baxter & Woodman Roland Charlier D -X Sunray Oil Co. E. Klasi nski Public Service Co. Sanfax Co. Village Hardware Village of Deerfield, petty Maurice Petesch J. W. Koss Payroll Account Richard J. Gilmore City National Bank D -X Sunray Oil Co. Village of Deertield, petty Payroll Account cash cash $ 7.00 4.10 1.48 835.60 9.85 8.52 7.50 39.94 30.50 31.25 3,397.50 167.00 8.00 81.00 494.00 36.05 14.75 415.90 14.64 7.00 151.95 78.95 135.00 557.50 119.88 43.74 116.04 23.28 4.40 356."59 6.00 :'81.49 274.48 64.35 273 . ?+9 321.73 1,472.00 20.00 16.75 37.40 145.00 200.00 85.68 5.00 6.00 5:32 170.22 20.00 41.55 120.06 44.85 .318.28 46.80 3.4o 53.74 157.55 55.00 7,011.03 492.19 228.62 1,142,72 91.19 6,799.04 1 1 1 157 Sewer Rev. M & 0, transfer $ 37.45 Sewer Rev. "M'.& 0, transfer 36.53 Deerfield Payroll Account, transfer 79.38 I l l i not s Assn. of Police & Fire 12..00 Illinois Municipal Retirement 735.19 Chicago Construction Co. 60"000.00 General Corporate Fund, transfer 24,878.34 Sewer Construction, transfer 11.20 Payroll Account 874.35 American National Bank, interest 20074.75 Payroll Account 929.74 Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by.Trustee Petesch, that the bills'as listed above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petsch, Porter, Wehle (6) �- Nays: None (0) Reports The reports.of the.Building:tommissioger, Collector, Fire Marshal, Health Officer, and Department of Public Works for the month of April were read. The Police Report, showing fines collected in April in the amount of $1050, was also. read. Approve $500 - N.S. R.R. President Holmquist reported the testimony Abandonment before the Illinois Commerce Commission in connection with the proposed abandonment of the Borth ShorelRailroad had been very satisfactory. He stated the attorneys employed by the Committee representing the municipalities opposing the abandonment had requested additional contributions to complete the case. Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that $500 be contri- buted as requested, provided that like contributions are made by three - fourths of the other municipalities opposing the abandonment. Adopted by the following vote. Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) Approve Contract - Kay's Animal Shelter services and dog catcher be authorized, and the V in the amount of $200 i:n following vote: Trustee. Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the contract with Kay's Animal Shelter, Morton Grove, be approved, for and impoundment of animals, execution of said contract illage Manager instructed to attempt to procure a Bond connection with such services. Adopted by the Ayes :' Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays' None (0) Approve Permit to Move The Building Commissioner recommended that Building from 745 Deerfield Rd. a permit be issued to move a building at 745 Deerfield Road to 1157 Park Avenue, provided complete plans and specifications are filed, the finished .building will meet all building and zoning requirements, Certificates of Insurance are filed showing adequate coverage, cash bond of $300 is posted., proper permits secured'frorp utility companies, agreement to reimburse the Village for any labor or materials, and arrangements made for a Police escort. Trustee Koss'moved,_seconded by.Trustee Peterson, that the permit be issued as recom- mended by the Building Commissioner. Motion carried unanimously. 158 Authorize Bids Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss, MFT Maintenance Materials that advertisement for bids be authorized for maintenance ( naterials under the Motor Fuel Tax program, said bids to be returnable May 18, 1959 at 2:00 P.M. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) On motion by Trustee Petesch, seconded by Trustee Wehie, and carried unanimously, the meeting was recessed for ten minutes at 8:50 P.M. The meeting was reconvened by the President at 9:15 P.M., all members being present. Oriiinance - Committees Trustee Wehle briefly reviewed action taken at the Amendment meeting held April 15, and read the present ordinance governing the establishment of Committees. He then presented and read an ordinance amending Section 17 of the Municipal Code, making certian changes in Committees, and providing for appointment of Committees by the Board, and moved the ordinance be adopted as read. Seconded by Trustee Petesch: The amendment was discussed at length by the President and Baatd, and Mr. John Schneider, former President; and William Hinchsliff, former Trustee, who stated it was their opinion that appointments should be made by the President. Upon roll call, the motionicgrri.ed by:.the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5)' Nays: Peterson (1) Mr. Matthews, Attorney, explained that the ordinance was not in effect until approved and signed by the President, who has the power of veto. Therefore no committee appointments were made, the former committees remaining in force. I Land Acquisition Tabled The appraiser's report on possible acquisition of Lot 6 or-Lot 7-, Biiemehi's Subdivision, to provide an access roadway to the Shopping Center from Deerfield Road was discussed. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by trustee Petesch, that the matter be tabled, since acquisition of land was involved. Motion carried unanimously. President Holmquist appointed Trustees Aberson, Koss and Peterson to investigate acquisition of land for the road to the shopping Center, and report to the Board. The Village Manager announced a workshop meeting on the Village Plan to be held May 19, 1959 at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall. Release Bond - Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, Police Magistrate that the Public Official Bond for Earl Paul, Police Magistrate, be relased as of the expiration date of his term of office, the release form be executed, and the audit made and certified, as regested by the Bonding Company. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Purchase - GAs Mr. Owens, Village Manager, recommended that the Tank & Pump $210 gasoline tank and pump at the Village garage be purchased from D -A Oil Company at a cost of $210.00. Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the tank and pump be purchased from Sales Tax Funds, as recommended by the Village Manager, Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Plays: None (0) Approve Compressor Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Koss, Relocation - $75 that Change Order #3, Village garage, be approved covering the relocation of an air compressor at a cost of $75.00 from Sales.-Tax Funds. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Pwtereon, Petesch,..Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) The Village Manager was requested to instruct the Auditor to furnish the Board with a complete breakdown of expenditures from Sales Tax Funds. A report on gasoline purchase and consumption was also requested by Trustees Petesch and Wehle. Approve Payment - $128.56 Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, Pistol Range Tile & Grills that payment of $128.56 be approved from Sales Tax Funds to Arnold Pedersen for accousticai the and grills in the Police Pistol Range. Adopted by the follcwing vote: R° Ayes: Aberson . Koss Peterson , Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) Approve $500 - Zoning Map Trustee R,ortercmoVed; secdnded by Trustee Koss, to Date that the expenditure of $500.00 be approved to bring the Zoning Map up -to -date. Adopted by the following vote: 1 Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) Approve Additional Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, Police Lieutenant that the Board increase to two in number the position of Police Lieutenant in the Deerfield Police Depart- ment. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) Abolish Position Trustee Petesch reported that, since the retirement Police Captain of Police Captain Percy McLaughlin, the position was vacant, and moved that an ordinance be prepared for the table of organization of the Pblice Department, to consist of the Chief of Police, two Lieutenants and such other officers as nay be authorized by the Board of Trustees, the position of Captain to be abolished. Adopted by the following vote: " Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) Appoint Glenn E. Koets A communication was received from the Board of Police Lieutenant Police Commissioners, appointing Glenn E. Koets a Lieutenant in the Deerfield Police Department. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the Board approve the appointment. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) Lieut. Koets Salary Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, $460 per Month that the salary of Lieutenant Koets be established at Range 30, Step G. $460.00 per month, effective .May 15, 1959. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) 159 1 [10. Poppy Day - May 21 -22 Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that approval be given the American Legion Auxiliary to hold their annual Poppy Day on May 21 -22, 1959. Motion carried unanimously. Deny Applications Applications for scavenger licenses were received from Scavenger License Messrs. John Strub and J. Lanning. Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the appli- cations for licenses be denied, since the ordinance licensing scavengers provides for only two licenses, now held by A.H. Gastfieid and Deerfield Disposal Service. Motion carried unanimously. Readvertise Bids Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, Petroleum Products that bids for petroleum products previously received be returned unopened to the bidders, and that re- advertisement for bids be authorized. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6) Nays: None (0) Ordinance - Kleinschmidt Trustee Koss moved', seconded by Trustee Porter, Rezoning (0- 59 -28) that an ordinance be adopted rezoning the Klein - schmidt property to M- Manufacturing District, excepting the North and East 25 feet to remain in the 0 & R classification as a buffer, and the dr(,Veway area on Waukegan Road to remain in the B -1 Business District. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5) Paps: Aberson (1) Nays: None (0) Ordinance - Hickox Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, Annexation - Cook Cty. that an ordinance be adopted annexing the Hickox (0- 59-29) property of approximately three acres on County Line Road in Cook County, silbject to receipt of the plat of survey of said property to be filed with the ordinance in the office of the Cook County Recorder. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5) Pass: Aberson (1) Nays: None (0) Release Escrow - $1669.75 Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Koss, Lee's Construction that the funds remaining in the escrow account for underground improvements in Jonquil Terrace, deposited by Lee's Construction Co., in the amount of $1,669.75, be returned to Lee's Construction Co., as recommended by the Superintendent. of Inspections. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5) Pa$s: Porter (1) Nays: None (0) Messrs. Frederickson and Flannagan, Woodland Drive, requested that the Board take some action to correct the sewer problem which has caused flooded basements five times this year. The Village Manager stated a report and recommendations would be submitted to the Board.shortly. Moved by Trustee Koss, seconded by Trustee Peterson, and.cairied unani- mously, that the ne eting be adjourned to Wednesday, May 20, 1959 at 8 :00 P.M. ATTEST: Village Clerk APPROVE '., 4—. Village Pregident