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January 27, 1960
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, January 27, 1960 at 8:00 P.M.
The Clerk called the roll and reported the following were
Present: Joseph W. Koss, President
Maurice C'. Petesch
Wpston S. Porter
Arno D. Wehle
Absent: John F. Aberson
Harold L. Peterson
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also
present were Mr. Thomas Matthews, Village Attorney, and Mr. Norris Stilphen,
Village Manager.
Lot 28, O.B. Von Lin.de's Sub. Reports of the Plan Commission and Board of
Action Deferred Zoning Appeals were received regarding the
use of Lot 28, O.B. Von Linde's Subdivision for
parking as requested by the owner, Mr. Fred Breitling,. Decision was made
to defer action until the report of the Parking Committee, the Chamber of
Commerce and members of the Board is received, with concrete proposals in
connection with the Master Parking Plan. President Koss stated Sales Tax
receipts could be a:l.located for long term leases or purchase, if the Board
approved such a program, and leases or contract purchases could be arranged.
It was suggested by a citizen in the audience that-*.-residents affected by
paring lots be invited to attend any meeting.
Trustee Aberson entered the meeting and was present thereafter.
Water Report - Approve The Manager reported that agreements had
Pumps in H.P. Building been reached,,.-,,except for minor changes, with
Allis Chalmers and Kleinschmidt's in connection
with the enlargement of the elevated water storage tank and additional
mains; the corporations to pay $75,000 - $5,000 per month as the work
progresses, $25,000 upon completion. He also stated it was urgent that the
location of the pumping.-station be resolved, and recommended that the pumps
be installed in the Highland Park building, as approved by Highland Park,
resulting in a saving of $20,000 to $30,000 to the Village.
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the Manager
be instructed to go ahead to work out an agreement with HighJ,and Park for
installation of Deerfield pumps in Highland Park's building, to be submitted
to the Board for approval. Trustee; Aberson stated that this action would
affect the entire system for many years, and requested the Board to withhold
action until the Engineer's report is received.
Upon roll call, the followigg vote was recorded, and motion earried:
Ayes: Petesch, Porter, Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays: Aberson (1)
Aperove Payment '$5,220.7
Matthews - Water Bonds
Matthews, Village Attorney,
sale of Water Revenue Bonds.
Trustee Wehle movdd, seconded by Trustee.
Petesch, that payment be approved of $5,220.74
from Water Revenue Bond Funds, to Thomas A.
for services in connection with the issuance and
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4)
Nay s: None (0) . N
1st R.adinq - Ordinance An ordinance was read to be placed on the agenda
Sunday Sale of Liquor for the next meeting to permit the sale of
alcoholic liquor on Sundays by holders of Class
A and Class C liquor licenses.
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1st Reading - Ordinance An ordinance was introduced to be placed on the
Driving Under Influence agenda for the next meeting amending the Traffic
Ordinance by making it unlawful to drive a motor
vehicle in the Village of Deerfield wh.ile under the influence of alcoholic
liquor or a narcotic drug.
Harmony Builders Summons Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
to"County Court that Summons issued to {harmony Builders be taken
to County Court by Kenneth Shorts, Prosecuting
Attorney for the. Village. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4)
Nayg; None ( 0)
Approve Appointment Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle,
R. Cit - P611.ce'Dept. that the appointment of Richard Cir to the Police
Department be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
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� Examination for Police Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by,•Trustee Wehle,
Q Eligibility List that the Manager be instructed to write the Board
of Police Commissi -oners requesting that examinations
be held to estasblish a Police eligibility list for future appointments.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Wilmot Road Trustee Aberson explained plans for the improve -
Improvement MFT ment of Wilmot Road, and moved that a resolution
be adopted providing for the pavement of Wilmot
Road from North Avenue to County Line Road from Motor Fuel Tax Funds, at an
estimated cost of $148,115.18. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
S/A Curb, Gutter. & Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle,
Sidewalks - Wilmot Rd.- that, at the next meeting of the Board of Local
Imporvements, the said Board recommend that the
Engineer and Attorney proceed with plans for the special assessment of curbs
and gutters and sidewalks on Wilmot Road. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution - Baxter & Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
Woodman Sewer Study that a resolution be adopted authorizing Baxter
and Woodman, Engineers, to make a study of the
combined sewers in the Business District at a cost of $500.00. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Salary Manager Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
Amendment -60 -1) that an ordinance be adopted amending the'Salary
Ordinance (#200) by establishing the salary of
the Village Manager at $11,000 per year, effective January 1, 1950. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4)
Nays: None (0)
fist Reading Ordinance An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of
$125',000 Water Rev. Bonds and additional $125,000 Water Revenue Bonds.
Truitee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
that the ordinance be placed on the agenda for adoption at the next meeting,
also the Engineer's report, and contract with Scott & Kegley and A.C. Allyn C9.
for purchase of bonds.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Matthews, Village Attorney, reported that Judge Perry had
exonerated Village officials in the suit filed by Progress Developement
Corporation, and had refused to issue an injunction restraining the Village
from enforcing local ordinances.
The Manager reported he had discussed the Liebling court decision
with Mr. Rockwell, Planning Consultant. Trustee Porter recommended the
matter be studied by the Plan Commission.
ORT Day - March 8 A litter was received from the Public Relations
Proclamation Committee of Woman's ORT, requesting the Board
to proclaim March 0, 1960 as ORT Day. Trustee
Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that March 8, 1960 be proclaimed
ORT Day, and the Proclamation be published in the Deerfield Review.
Motioncarried unanimously.
The Manager was directed to proceed in attempts to collect past due
water accounts, subject to approval of procedures by the Village Attorney,
Grant Leave of Absence Officer Melvin Mullins requested, through the
Officer Mel Mullins Chief of Police, a 60 day leave of absence,
inasmuch as he is a candidate for coroner.
Trustee Petesch stated his absence would be a real loss to the Village,
and moved that the Board accept as a policy leaves of absence when standing
for election. Seconded by Trustee Wehle, and carried unanimously.
The question of requiring purchase of vehicle licenses for service
personnel living in the Village was tabled for study.
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Safety Council The Manager's report in connection with the
reorganization of the Safety Council was
approved, ';Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the Manager
proceed to draft an ordinance in accordance with'his recommendation. ■
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on
motion by Trustee Petesch, seconded by Trustee Aberson, and carried
unanimously.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Village President
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