08/12/1959185
August 12, 1.959
Therregular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Deerfield was called to order by the President in theCouncil Chambers of the
Village Hall on Wednesday, August 12, 1959 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the
roll and reported the following were
Present: G. E. Holmquist, President
John F. Aberson
Joseph W. Koss
Harold L. Peterson
Maurice C. Petesch
Winston S. Porter
Absent: Arno D. Wehle
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Byron
Matthews, acting Village Attorney, and Mr. Royce Owens, Village Manager, were
QC also present.
�j On morion by Trustee Koss, seconded by Trustee Peterson, reading of
< minutes of the adjourned meeting held July 29, 1959 was dispensed with, and
--!1 minutes were approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Bills Approved for Payment The following bills were presented for consideraion:
American Public Works $ 30.00
Antes Sign Co. 69.50
Badger Meter Co. 3120.87
Tony Baer 7.50
Bernard Chevrolet 149.44
E. W. Boehm Company 30.00
B.A.T. 401.06
Commercial Cleanser Co. 9.95
Dahl's Auto Co. 2.00
Deerfield News Agency 2.05
Deerfield Oil Co. 271.56
Pi Pietro Plumbing 185.10
D -X Sunray Oil Co. 392.99
Field & Schiller 6523.42
Julius Fej,es 20.00
Elliott Address Co. 3.69
Frost Hardware & Supply 19.90
Frost's TV and-Supply 3.60
Richard Gilmore 1027:85.;
C. W. Greengard 640.00
B. G. Gremley Co. 150.00
City of Highland Park 58.00
Highland Park Hospital 15.25
Highland Park News 89.20
Deerfield Review 27.00
City of Highland Park 9190.80
Illinois Bell Telephon Co. 420.50
Joboul Publishing Co. 30.00
Kay's Animal Shelter 53.00
J. W. Koss 107.50
County of Lake 45.00
Richard Lundquist 90.00
Material ServiceCorp. 163.80
A. G. Meier & Co. 74.23
Midwest Conference Building 25.00
Mobile Communications Service 73.00
Monument Engineering Co. 19.16
N. C. R. 16.47
National Municipal League 5.00
National Rifle Association 12.50
National Safety Council 6.75
Neptune Meter Co. 28.75
Raymond Netznik 90.00
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G. A. Olander M.D.
$ 15.00
Royce W. Owens
61.32
Maurice C. Petesch
55.85
Pavlik Bros.
9.51
Arnold Pedersen
57.20
R. A. Petersen
73.61
Village of Deerfield, Petty Cash
44.55
C. E. Piper
959.50
Public Service Co.
283.85
Reed Randle Tractors, Inc.
51.10
Reiland & Bree, Inc.
59.82
H. Revkin
20.00
Wm. Ruehl & Co.
3.31
The Ryden Co.
11.90
Hugo Schneider
1.00
Shore Line Blue Print
15.39
Kenneth Shorts
60.00
Skokie Valley Co.
2717:_04 ;
Sound6criber Corp.
4.73
Stanton & Rockwell
256.50
George Sticken
17.10
Suburban Building Officials
5.00
E. S. Szyman, M.D.
10.00
Trafoteria System
58.96
Victor Adding Machines
15.61
Viking Realty
110.00
Village Hardware Inc.
54.69
W2ukegan News -Sun
7.60
W stern Union
53.14
H. Ziebell Supply Co.
121.84
Zep Manufacturiing Co.
114.75
Tony Baer
7.50
Dahl's Auto Reconstruction
2.00
CentrAl Tire Co.
19.00
D -X Sunray Oi 1 Co.
31.45
Fred A. Ellis .& Co.
126.19
Charles B. Foelsch, M.D.
5.00
Foost's TV & Appliances
165.50
Richard Gilmore
170.81
Highland Park Hospital
9.75
Material Service Corp.
44.99
Charles E. Piper
277.01
Public Service Co.
269.84
Reed Randle Tractors
51.10
Spanking Spring Water
1.05
Village Hardware
11.95
United States Pott.Office
75.00
Petty Cash
58.57
George Sticken
29.60
E & M SEwer Contractors
14874.06
Nadine Evans
10.00
Marilyn Allsbrow
10.00
Clara C. Armstrong
10.00
Barbara Keller
10.00
Mary C. Fosdick
10.00
Madge Oberschelp
10.00
Kathryh R. Erskine
10.00
Katherine Kraft
10.00
William A. Haggie
10.00
Florence H. Jacobs
10.00
Hattie Wessling
10.00
Laura B. Dietz
10.00
Grace Ward
10.00
Josephine Allsbrow
10.00
Barbara Abrahamson
10.00
J. K. Vetter
10.00
Nelle K. Winters
10.00
Harriet B. King
10.00
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John E. Kea]
$ 10.00
Patricia Haroski
10.00
Margaret Borchardt
10.00
Marion L. Butzow
10.00
Katherine Paul
10.00
Ada E. Moen
10.00
Ella M. Hugh
10.00
Nancy G. Zellet
10.00
Elizabeth Juhl
10.00
Betty S. Kopp
10.00
A.J. Reilly
10.00
Petty Cash
43.94
Public Service
308.62
George Sticken.
148.00
Trustee Porter movdd seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the bills as listed
above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (5)
�., Nays: None (0)
< Budget Tabled Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
that the budget for the fiscal year May 1, 1959 -
April 30, 1960, be adopted. Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
that the budget be amended to include a part of the funds appropriated for the
National Brick Company operation of a sanitary land fill, including salaries,
engineering fee and equipment.
After a brief discussion, Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by TrusteeKoss,
that the question of adopting the budget be tabled for further study. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch (4)
Nays: Porter (1)
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Approve Offer to Purchase Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
Lot 7, Bleimehl's Sub. that an offer of $31,500 be made to Mr. Bruce
$31,500 Frost for Lot 7, Bleimehl's Subdivision, it
being understood that Mr. Frost will work out
arrangements with the owners of Deerfield Commons Shopping Center whereby the
easement on the 'East 20 ft. of the lot will be cleared, and title for the entire
lot will be given the Village of Deerfield. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Petesch.:, Porter (4)
Nays: Peterson (1)
Approve Pylon Signs Trustee Koss moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
Deerfield Commons that a permit'be issued for the installation of
two pylon signs for the Deerfield Commons Shopping
Center. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Street & Bridge Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
Levy (0- 59 -42) that an ordinance be adopted levying an additional
tax for streetand bridge purposes for the fiscal
year May 1, 1959 - April 30, 1960. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Koss, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Koss left the meeting.
CAstlewood- Deerfield Dr. Vernon Hutchings, speaking for a group of
Referred to Committee residents on Montgomery Drive, presented a
petition requesting the Board to rescind the
action taken in dead - ending Castlewood Lane at Deerfield Road, and recmmmended
that speed signs be posted for traffic control on Deerfield Road to alleviate
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the hazard of high speed traffic. The objection to closing Castlewood was
based on the increased traffic on Montgomery Drive within the Subdivision,
with many small children living in the area.
The petition% -was accepted, and President Holmquist referred the matter
to the Public Works Committee for study, the Village Manager to report the
Committee's decision to the petitioners.
Motion Failed - Defense Trustee Aberson moved, seoonded by Trustee
Tanelian Suit Petesch, that the Village Attorney be authorized
to defend the suit filed by Edward and Julia
Tanelian against the.Village of Deerfield for a declaratory judgment holding
the Zoning Oralinance.invalid with reference to a 50 ft. lot zoned R -7, owned
by the Tanelian$, for which a variation was denied. Upon roll call, the
following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Aberso n, Petesch, Holmquist (3)
Nays: Peterson, Potter (2)
The motion fai led .for. lack of a majority.
Tanelian Suit Referred Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
to Committee Peterson, that the matter of the Tanelian law
suit be referred to the.Building, Planning and
Zoning Committee for study, with report to be made a.t the August 26th adjourned
meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Re- appointment E. Krase Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Temporary Patrolman 30 days Peterson, that Elmer Krase be re- appointed temporary
police patrolman for an additional thirty day
period, retroactive from Hugust 9 to September 9, 1959, as approved by the
Board of Police Commissioners. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Reterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Application = Cook Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee
County Highway Permit Peterson, that applicati on to the Cook County'
Highway Department be approved for a permit to
construct sewer and water mains on County Line Road for Deerfield Park Third
Addition, and the President be authorized to sign said application.
Motion carried unanimously.
M.F.T. Audit - 1957-58 Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
Peterson, that the Audit of Motor Fuel Tax
Funds by the Division of Highways for the period January 1, 1957 through
December 31, 1958 be received, referred to the Finance Committee for study,
and then placed on file.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Permit
- J.A. Hugh
Trustee Aberson
moved, seconded by Trustee
742 Central Avenue
Peterson, that
a Building Permit be issued to
Mr. J. A. Hugh
for construction of a woodworking
building at 742
Central Avenue, as recommended
by the Building Committee.
Adopted by the
following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson,
Peterson,
Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution - Shopping Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
Center Signs Peterson, that the following resolution be
adopted:
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that for p1arification of signs on stores in the
Deerfield Commons Shopping Center, the existing parapet as shown on plans
previously submitted and approved, shall be considered the roof line, and
final approval.of said signs shall be at the discretion of the Building
Commissioner. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Reports Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Petesch, that reading of the monthly reports
submitted by Department heads be dispensed with, and the reports be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Adoption Mr. Anthony Gillis presented and explained the
of Coat of AEms Coat of Arms designed by him for the Village
of Deerfield. President Holmquist stated it
was the Board's intention to have a plate made of the.Coat of Arms to be
�. mounted on placques to be presented to retiring Trustees and other distinguished
persons. Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that a resolution
be adopted establishing the Coat of Arms designed by Mr. Gillis as the official
insignia of the Village of Deerfield, to be reproduced wherever suitable.
Motion carri.ed unanimously.
Oppose Lake County Permit Notice was received from the Zoning Board of
for Landfill Appeals of Lake County of a public hearing to
be held August 24, 1959 at 1:30 P.M. at the
Half Day Fire Station, on the petition by Lake Land Fill for a special permit
to operat a land fill, using non - organic material in the excavation at Mil-
waukee-.Avenue and Deerfield Road. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Aberson, that a resolution be prepared objecting to the proposed special permit
and the Village Manager be instructed to file such objection on behalf of the
Village of Deerfield. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Oppose Cook County Rezoning Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Jurisdictional Area Aberson, that the resolution previously adopted
relating to the proposed rezoning of land in
Northfield Township lyi ng.inorth of the *1 "1 l i not s To]] Road within the one and
one -half mile jurisdictional area of Deerfield be re -filed with the Cook County
Board of Zoning Appeals at the Public Hearing to be held on September 2, 1959
at the Glenview Village Hall at 11 :30 A.M., and with the Cook County Clerk and
Board of Commissioners.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Plat - Unit #4 Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
2nd Add. to Deerfield Park. that the plat of Unit #4, Second Addition to
Deerfield Park Subdivision be approved and
signatures authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesizh, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Preliminary Plat Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
Floral Park Sub. Unit #2 that the preliminary plat of Fi.oral_Park
Subdivision Unit #2 be approved, as recommended
by the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
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Approve K -V Building Permit The Building Committee recommended approval of
the issuance of Building Permits to permit
the construction to two four -unit Town Houses at 942 Waukegan Road, the Plan
Commission having recommended approval of the subdivision of the tract into
two lots. Trustee Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee Aberso,n, that the
Board approve issuance of the said Building Pepi ts, subject to filing a
regular plat of subdivision within 90 days. A opted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Pete
Nays: None (0)
Approve Sewer & Water
Extensions, Lot 79 Hovland's
Lot 79, Hovland's Subdivision,
the Public Works Committee.
Motion carried unanimously.
sch, Porter (4)
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
Aberson, that sewer and water extensions be
approved for a distance of one lot, to serve
as requested by Mr. Naumann, and approved by
Deny Rezoning to R -7 The Plan Commission recommended denial of
1023 Deerfield Road Mr. Kreisman's petition to rezone the entire
tract commonly known as 1023 Deerfield Road
to-R-7 Multiple- family District. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
Petesch, that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission
and the petition be denied. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Petesch;,Pdrter; Holmquist (4)
Nays: Peterson (1)
Table Kleinschmidt The Board:of Zoning Appeals recommended
Water Storage Tank approval of the petition of Kleinschmidt Division
of Smith Corona Marchant Corporation• for a,
variation to permit the construction of a 120 ft. elevated water storage tank
on their property on County Line Road. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by
Trustee Peterson, that action be deferred, the report tabled, and the
Committee take the matter under consideration, meeting with representatives
from Kleinschmidt's to study whether the Village's construction-of water
improvements would not also serve Kleinschmidts needs.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Aberson left the meeting.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
Central Business Uses Peterson, that an ordinance be adopted amending
(0-59-43 ) the Zoning Ordinance by deleting dance hall$;
auction rooms, and manufacturing and processing
operations from the list of permitted uses in the - Central Business District,
and also amending the.said permitted uses to read "Radio broadcasting studios"
and "Recreation places, except dance halls ". Adopted by the followiny vote:
Ayes: Peterson, Petescn, Porter, Holmquist (4)
ivays: Norte (0)
Trustee Aberson re- entered the meeting, and.was present thereafter.
Ordinance - Variation Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
David - 942 Alden Ct. that an ordinance be adopted granting a variation
(0- 59 -44) from the side yard requirements of the Zoning
U, Ordinance at 942 Alden Court, as petitioned
by Mr. Robert A. Davis. A opted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
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Ordinance - Variata,,on Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
Gleason - 706 Deerpath that an ordinance be adopted granting a variati=on
0259 =45) from the side yard requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance at 706 Deerpath Drive, as
petitioned by Mr. Harold Gleason. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Employment - R. Colhoff The Board of Police Commissioners recommended
Police Officer the employment of Richard Colhoff as a Police
Officer in the Deerfield Police Department to
replace a retired officer. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
that the employment of Richard Colhoff be confirmed, effective as of August 4,
1959• Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Appointment The Board of Police Commissioners recommended
Wm Wood.- Police Dept. the appointment of William Wood as a Police
patrolman, if the Board should authorize the
appointment of an additional officer. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Peterson, that the Board authorize the employment of William Wood as an officer
of the Deerfield Police Department, as recommended by the Board of Police
Commissioners. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Radio Operator Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter;
that the Board authorize the employment of a
civilian radio operator for the Police Department, and the Board of Police Com-
missioners be requested to draw up specifications for the position. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Tax Levy Ordinance Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
(0-59-46) that an ordinance be adopted levying taxes for
the fiscal year May 1, 1959 - April 30, 1960.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (b)
Ordinance - Abatement Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
Bldg. Bond Tas (0 -59 -47 that an ordinance be adopted abating the levy of
taxes to cover payment of principal and interest
on the Village's Municipal Building Bonds for the year May 1', 1959 - April 30, 1960,
funds being on hand from Sales Tax receipts to cover such payments. Adoptddb y
the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Audilt Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
Wolf & Co. that the annual audit prepared by Wolf and Company
for the year May 1, 1958 - April 30, 1959 be
accepted and approved. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson,
Petesch, Porter
(4)
Nays: None (0)
8ccept Village Garage
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee
Approve Final Payment
Peterson,
that the addition to the Village
Garage be
accepted, and final payment for
construction be approved.
Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Employment - R. Colhoff The Board of Police Commissioners recommended
Police Officer the employment of Richard Colhoff as a Police
Officer in the Deerfield Police Department to
replace a retired officer. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
that the employment of Richard Colhoff be confirmed, effective as of August 4,
1959• Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Appointment The Board of Police Commissioners recommended
Wm Wood.- Police Dept. the appointment of William Wood as a Police
patrolman, if the Board should authorize the
appointment of an additional officer. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Peterson, that the Board authorize the employment of William Wood as an officer
of the Deerfield Police Department, as recommended by the Board of Police
Commissioners. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Radio Operator Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter;
that the Board authorize the employment of a
civilian radio operator for the Police Department, and the Board of Police Com-
missioners be requested to draw up specifications for the position. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Tax Levy Ordinance Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
(0-59-46) that an ordinance be adopted levying taxes for
the fiscal year May 1, 1959 - April 30, 1960.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (b)
Ordinance - Abatement Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
Bldg. Bond Tas (0 -59 -47 that an ordinance be adopted abating the levy of
taxes to cover payment of principal and interest
on the Village's Municipal Building Bonds for the year May 1', 1959 - April 30, 1960,
funds being on hand from Sales Tax receipts to cover such payments. Adoptddb y
the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Audilt Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
Wolf & Co. that the annual audit prepared by Wolf and Company
for the year May 1, 1958 - April 30, 1959 be
accepted and approved. Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Salary
Trustee
Peterson moved, seconded by Trustee
Warren
Bahnsen 90 days
Petesch,
that Warren Bahsen be presented with
his full
salary for 90 days, less any insurance
or any
other payments for
other sources doing
the period of his inability to
work due to his acciedent;
this action to
be reviewed after 90 days. Adopted
by the
Ayes:
following cote:
Aberson, Peterson,
Petesch, Porter
0
(4)
Nays:
None (0)
Approve Contract - Baxter Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee
Woodman - Sewer Work Porter, that the contract with Baxter and
Woodman for services in connection with the
enlargement of the sewage treatment plant be-.approved, and execution thereof
authoriz&d. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Refer Rooming House Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
ordinance to Plan Com Aberson, that the proposed ordinance
for Public Hearing regulating rooming houses be referred to the
Plan Commission for public hearing; said hearing to
include-definitions of "family unit ", row houses', and 'apartment building, etc.
Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by Trustee Petesch, seconded by Trustee Peterson, and
carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned to August 26, 1959 at 8;00 P.M.
Attest:
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Village clerk
APPROVED
Village P'�esident
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