01/13/1960January 13, 1950
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield was called to order in the Council Chbmbers of the
Village Hall on Wednesday, January 13, 1960 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called
the roll and reported the follcwing were
Present: Joseph W. Koss, President
John F. Aberson
Harold L. Peterson
Maurice C. Petesch
Winston S. Porter
Arno D. Wehle
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Norris
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch',:Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Bi l ls
The following bills were presented for consideration:
Stilphen, Village Mangger,
was also present.
Abbott Theater Equipment
79.44
Advance Contractors Supply
165.00
On motion by Trustee
Peterson,
seconded by Trustee
Petesch, minutes
90.00
of the regular meeting held
December
9, 1959 were approved
as submitted.
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688.25
Bell & Gustus, Inc.
38.68
Approve Payroll
Trustee
Porter moved,seconded
byTrustee Wehle,
77.19
that the
December payroll in
the amount of
Central Tire C8.
$17,274.03 be approved. Adopted by
the following vote:
Chandlers
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch',:Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Bi l ls
The following bills were presented for consideration:
John F. Aberson $
21.25
Abbott Theater Equipment
79.44
Advance Contractors Supply
165.00
Badger Meter Co.
1670.76
Carl Bagge
90.00
Peter Baker & Son
'51.60
Baxter & Woodman
688.25
Bell & Gustus, Inc.
38.68
Bernard Chev -Olds
91.30
B.A.T.
77.19
Central Food Store
22.31
Central Tire C8.
4.50
Chandlers
2.74
City of Highland Park
9102.56
Chicago Decal Co.
220.80
Clavey Auto Service
61.24
Dahl's Auto Reconstruction Co.
29.35
Roy Davis
40.00
Dealers Service
69.00
Deerfield Oil Co.
547.12
Deerfield Hardware
5.19
Deerfield News Agency'
8.20.
Duro Test Corp.
268.42
D -X Sunray Oil Co.
937.46
Electric Supply Corp.
26.62
Elliott Addressing
5.92
Chas. f oelsch, M.D.
7.50
Frost Home & Supply
30.26
CArl C. Freiman
7.30
Frost TV & Applian &e
156.50
Great Lakes Fire E uipment
8.00
,Greengard & Associates
309.24
Richard Gilmore
580.22
Highland Pakr News
65.00
Highland Park Lincoln- Mercury
4.60
Highland Park Hospital
6.25
Holy Cross Church, refund
1542.00
Illinois Auto Electric Co.
205.10
Inland Construction Co.
150.00
230
I.B.M. Corp. $
16.96
Illinois Electrical Sales
21.48
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
407.90
Kay's Animal Shelter
198.50
Lake Car Wash
9.80
Edward McCraren
22.50
McGraw H,�l 1 Publishing Co.
6.00
Thomas Matthews
150.00
Mayer Paving Co.
10981.62
Management Information Service
50.00
A. G. Meier & CO-.
615.35
Menoni & Mocogni Inc.
.67/99
Mer -Jac Photos
51.00
Midway Construction Co.
399.10
Harold Pottenger
15.00
P.F. Pettibone it Co.
4.77
Homelite Corp.
3.52
Joseph Lumber Co.
31,78
D. D. Kennedy Inc.
7.94
Lake County Welding
12.50
R. H. Lyons Equipment Co.
93.13.
Clifford Moran
63.00
Ogden Supply Corp.
351.25
Pavlik Bros.
2.35
Permalawn Products Co.
14.70
Raymond A. Petersen
197:46
Winston S. Porter
128.50
Presbyterian Church, refund
544.60
Public Service Co.
642.22
Reiland & Bree Inc.
33.,90
R. Rentscher
20.00
Medio Ritacca & Sons
365.57
Rockwell Mfg. Co.
13.19
Charles Rd)gers -
134.50
Ryan Bros, Cinder Co.
125.00
The Rydin Co.
66.13
St. Gregory's Church refund
363.00
Willard Shields�lnc.
90.00
Singer Printing Co.
23.50
Spark] i.ng Spri.ng':Water
6.05
Stanton is Rockwell
350.00
Edward Szyman, R.D.
20.00
Thomsen Auto Supply
12.08
WArd Bros.
162.00
Walter Winter
25.00
Herman Ziebell Supply
119.88
Village Hardware
57.47
Benj. Allen & Co.
120.95
Petty Cash
130:.56
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the bills as listed
above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch , Porter, Wehle (5)'
Nays: None (0)
Liebli'ng Zoning to A letter was received from the Village Attorney,
P16n Commistbon advising the Board that the Court had found
unreasonable the R -1 zoning for the Liebling
tract in the Northeast-quadrant of the Village, although the vacation of
the subdivision was sustained. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
Petesch, that the question of proper zoning for the tract be referred to the
Plan Commission and the Planning Consultant for study and public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Preliminary Plats Approved
Linari Subdivision The Plan Commission recommended approval of the
preliminary plat of subdivision submitted by
Corinto Linari... Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the
preliminary plat of the Linari Subdivision of 4 lots on North Waukegan Road
be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Rix - Ramskill Sub. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the
Rix- Ramshill Subdivision of 14 lots at the
Northwest corner of Waukegan Road and greenwood Avenue. Trustee Porter moved,
seconded by.TrLs tee Aberson, that the plat be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
E. C. Anderson Resub. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the
Cif E. C. Anderson Psubdivision of 4 lots at the
Northeast corner of Fair Oake and Forest Avenue, in accordance with the
providion of the subdivision ordinance which permits variations in subdivision
< requirements which are in keeping with the spirit of the ordinance and in
character with the neighborhood. Trustee Porter moved, seconded byTrustee
Aberson, that the plat be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
Fosdi(k Resub. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the
Fosdick Resubdivision of two lots at the North
west corner of Woodland Drive and Stratford Road. Trustee Porter moved,
seconded by Trustee Peterson, that the sai.d'resdbdivi,sion be approved.
Motion carried unanimously:
Horwitz Briargate Vista The Plan Commission recommended approval of the
Horwitz Briargate Vista Subdivision of 96 lots
on East County Line Road. Trustee Porter moved, seconded byTrustee Aberson,
that the proposed plat be approved with the specified change in the School:.
park site, as agreed by Mr. Horwitz.
Motion carried unanimously.
Wilmot Road Tabled Trustee Aberson reported the construction program
' for Wilmot Rodd had been discussed with the State
Highway Department, as a two year project, with the South half to be done first
using Motor Fuel Tax Funds for payement, and sidewalks, curbs and gutters to be
constructed under special assessment procedures. Inasmuch as plans are not
complete, Trustee Aberson moved, seconded byTrustee Peterson, that the matter
be tabled for the next meeting of the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Appoint Dennis Behrendt Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
Building Bd. of Appeals that the appointment of Mr. Dennis Behrendt to
the Building Board of Appeals for a five year term
be confirmed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Bldg. Permit Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
Deerfield State Bank that the Board ratify the action taken by the
Building Commissioner in the issuance of the
building permit for the Deerfield State Bank on Deerfield Road.
Motion carried unanimously."
Parking Requirements to Trustee Porter stated the present requirementscf
P;l:bn Commission the Zoning Ordinance with respect to partAi ng are
insufficient, and exempt certain businesses from
compliance with the ordinance. Mr. Laurence Dondanville recommended that the
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ordinance be amended, since it provides parking on a square foot basis rJith-
out providing for adequate driveways which are essential for convenient,':
parking. President Koss stated the matter had been discussed by the Board,
and it was the consensus that the entire question be referred to the Plan
Commission.
The Village Manager reported the partial improvement of certain lots
in Valenti's developement was ready for action by the Board, and will be
taken up at the next meeting of the Board of Local Improvements.
Resolution Division of. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Highways, Waukegan Sidewalks Wehle, that a r: solution be adopted authorizing
application to be made to theDivision of High -
ways.,for a permit to construct a five ft. gravel sidewalk on the East side
of W a ukegan Rodd from Greenwood Avenue to Northwoods Drive.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ullmann Sign Denied A letter was received from Mr. Arthur Ullmann,
realtor, 216 Waukegan Road, requesting permission
'to replace his existing advertising sign with a new slightly smaller sign in
the same locatbon. Discussion was had reagarding other signs now in violation
of the zoning ord,i:nance, Trustee Peterson recommending that a study be made
of all existing signs in the Village. Trustee Wehle, moved, seconded by
Trustee Porter, that Mr. Ullmann's request be denied. Upon roll call, the
following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Petesch, Porter, Wehle (3)
Nays: Aberson, Peterson (2)..;
Motion carried by a majority vote.
The Village Manager was directed to notify Mr. Ullmann of the Board's
action, and to advise him that appeal could be taken to the Board of
Zoning Appeals.
Non - Conforming Uses to Discussion was had with respect to non- conforming
Plan Commission uses existing in the Village, with reference made
to a list drawn up several years ago which showed
approximately 62 such uses. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle,
that the question of non - conforming uses be referred to the Plan Commission
for study and recommendation. -
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Hovland Sub. - Trustee porter moved, seconded by Trustee
Study - $1000 Aberson, that the expenditure of $1000 be
authorized for a comprehensive study of the
Hovland Subdivision by Mr. Rockwell, Planning Consultancy wbcking with the
Plan Commission. Adopted by the follw ing vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Water Bond Investment Trustee Porter reported receipts from the sale
of the Water Revenue Bonds had been invested in
Government bills as follows:
Amount Maturity Interest Rate
$150,000 45 days 4.24 %,
,$300,000 87 days 4.43%
$ 50,000 178 days 4.747.
The remainder. is held as cash for payment gf engineering, legal and other fees.
Sewer Separation Mr. Stilphen, Manager, reported he bad contacted
Consoer and Townsend and a contract had been
submitted for a proposed study of fewer separation in the Central Business
District. However, he stated that Baxter aOd, Woodman had much of the needed
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Information from the sewer study made in 1952 -53, and could bring the study
up to date for $500. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
that the Manager obtain a proposed contract from Baxter and Woodman for review
by the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
A letter was received from the Deerfield Savings & Loan, stating that
Court costs incurred in the law suit against the Village had been paid by
Savings & Loan, and the Village would not be billed for said costs. The
G0 Manager was directed to acknowledge the letter with thanks.
Elevated WAter Tank trustee Aberson reported that a tentative
Agreement - Policy agreement had been prepared with Allis Chalmers
and Kleinschmidt Corporations in connection with
C the construction of the 1,000,000 gallons water storage tank; the Village
to install 6" and 12" maji:ns in locations agreed upon, and a second riser to
the water tank; the corporations to pay $75,000 to the Village for reservoir
capacity of 200,000 gallons for fire protection.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that, as a statement
of policy, the Board approve the general conditions outlined.in the tentative
agreement as stated above,. and also approvea'�proposedcamendment ..to the.Water
Rate Ordinance by adding a lower rate for water consumption in excess of
60,000 cu. ft. per month; provided that all conditions are checked by the
Village Attorney, and also approved by Highland Park officials. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution - Depositaries Trustee-Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
that a resolution be adopted deshgnating the
following depositaries for Village of Deerfield funds:
Deerfield State Bank, Deerfield
Northern Trust Company, Chicago
American National. Bank and Trust Company, Chicago
Motion carried uanimously.
Rossett Tmmporary Sign
Denied
Deerfield Road, said sign
moved, seconded by Trustee
be instructed to-so notify
A request was received from Mr. Maver Rossett
for permi tti on to erect a temporary sign until
February 1, 1960 on the premises known as 1216
3iving the address of his new location. Trustee Wehle
Porter, that the request be denied, and the Manager
Mr. Ros,sett. Adopted by the following vote:
Motion carried
unanimously.
Nays:
Table EAsement
Site
_The Manager reported the Engineers forthe Village
Pass:
for Water Project
had made a study of alternate sites for the
pumping station and easements. Trustee.',Aberson
moved, seconded
by Trustee
Petesch, that the matter be tabled since it involved
Salary
acquisition of
land, and such
dicussion was not in the public interest.
Motion carried unanimously.
A letter was received from the Deerfield Savings & Loan, stating that
Court costs incurred in the law suit against the Village had been paid by
Savings & Loan, and the Village would not be billed for said costs. The
G0 Manager was directed to acknowledge the letter with thanks.
Elevated WAter Tank trustee Aberson reported that a tentative
Agreement - Policy agreement had been prepared with Allis Chalmers
and Kleinschmidt Corporations in connection with
C the construction of the 1,000,000 gallons water storage tank; the Village
to install 6" and 12" maji:ns in locations agreed upon, and a second riser to
the water tank; the corporations to pay $75,000 to the Village for reservoir
capacity of 200,000 gallons for fire protection.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson, that, as a statement
of policy, the Board approve the general conditions outlined.in the tentative
agreement as stated above,. and also approvea'�proposedcamendment ..to the.Water
Rate Ordinance by adding a lower rate for water consumption in excess of
60,000 cu. ft. per month; provided that all conditions are checked by the
Village Attorney, and also approved by Highland Park officials. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution - Depositaries Trustee-Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
that a resolution be adopted deshgnating the
following depositaries for Village of Deerfield funds:
Deerfield State Bank, Deerfield
Northern Trust Company, Chicago
American National. Bank and Trust Company, Chicago
Motion carried uanimously.
Rossett Tmmporary Sign
Denied
Deerfield Road, said sign
moved, seconded by Trustee
be instructed to-so notify
A request was received from Mr. Maver Rossett
for permi tti on to erect a temporary sign until
February 1, 1960 on the premises known as 1216
3iving the address of his new location. Trustee Wehle
Porter, that the request be denied, and the Manager
Mr. Ros,sett. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4)
Nays:
None (0)
Pass:
Peterson
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Propose Ordinance
An ordinary a was presented and read amending the
Salary
Amendment -
Manager ' Salary ordinance by establishing the salary of
the Village Manager at $11,000 per year, effective
January 1, 1960.
In accordance with the rules of procedure, action wil:l,be
taken
on the said
amendment at the next meeting.
Ratify Appointment & Actions Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee
Moser, Compere & Emerson Peterson, that the appointment of Moser,
Compere and Emerson be confirmed and actions
tra•ti.fied as associate attorneys for the Village in connection with the law
suit filed by Progress Development Corporation. Upon roll call, the
follcwing vote was recorded, with President-Koss also voting:
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Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle, Koss (6)
Nays: None (0)
The motion was declared carried.
Mangger's Repot-ts The Manager reported the inventory of Village
Hall contents had been completed. Trustee`Porter
recommended that a file be set up listing the serial numbers and descriptions
of all equipment.
The Manager stated that Mr. Klasinski., Public Works Foreman, had
reported that a survey made during the recent rainfall had bhowed that
virtually every sewer in the Village was surcharged resulting -in increased
overloading at the sewage Treatment plant.
An expense voucher form was presented and approved, to expedite
reimbursement to offiers and employees of the Village for expenses incurred
on beha.hf of the Village.
Procedures for collection of past due water and sewer accounts, and
changes in billing and penalty dates sere proposed by the Manager, and he
was requested to draft a resolution and /or ordinance eto effectuate these
policies, for di scussi =:at the next meeting.
Recommcdation Bldg, Board The report of the Building Board of Appeals,
of Appeals Re: Stop Orders made after a public hearing on the petition of
Progress Development Corporation, recommended
that no change be made in Article II,,Section 60 of the Deerfield Building
Code, with respect to stop orders, issued for Building Code,viola tions,
said orders stopping all construction except for correction of the violations.
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by,Trustee Wehle, that the report of the
Building Board of Appeals be accepted and approved, and no change be evade
in;:the said ordinance. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5).
Nays: None (0)
Bd. of Zoning Appeals Re: The Board of Zoning Appeals reported that,
Interpretation of Eaves at the request of the Building Commissioner,
the interpretation of Section V - 5 of the
Zoning Ordinance had been reviewed with respect to overhan§i-gg eaves in
connection with the houses under construction by Progress "Development Corp-
oration at 911 and 921 Wilmot Road. The Board of Zoning Appeals concurred
in the Building Commissioner's interpretation of said section that the over-
hanging eaves, including gutters, shall not project into the front yard more -
than 1$ in., and also recommended that due to practical difficulties, con-
struction of houses at 911 and 921 Wilmot Road be allowed to proceed as it
pertains to front yard overhan §.. Mr. Bowen, Building Vommissioner, and
Trustee Porter proposed that the ordinance be re- written for purposes of
clarifications. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that
the matter be referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing, and that
the question of whether a variation is required for the houses at 911 and 921
Wilmot Road be taken up with the Village Attorney. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Mr. Berger Larson, Northwoods Drive, stated he was unwilling to grant
a 10 ft. easement for pater improvements along his west lot line,, but was
willing to grant a five ft. easement if five feet can be secured from the
adjoining property owner. The Board will take this proposal under considera-
tion.
Moved by Trustee Petesch, seconddd by Trustee Wehle, and carried
unanimously, that the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday, January 27, 1960
at 8 :00 P.M.
ATTEST:.
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Village Clerk
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APPROVED:
President
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