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02/10/1960February 10, 1960 The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Counciv Chambers of the Village Hall on Wednesday, February 10, 1960 at 8 :15 P.M. The Clerk called the -roll and reported the following were Present: Joseph W. Koss, President John F. Aberson Maurice C. Petesch Winston S. Porter Arno D. Wehle Absent: Harold L. Peterson and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Thomas Matthews, Village Attorney, and Mr. Norris Stilphen, Village Manager, were CD also present. Moved by Trustee Aberson, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that reading of d minutes of the regular meeting held January 13, 1960 and the adjourned meeting held January 27, 1960 be dispensed with, and said minutes be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Bills '2 39 The following bills were presented for consideration: Abbott Theatre Equipment $ 76.75 George Hall 5.50 David J. Petersen 8.50 Norris W. Stilphen 19.31 Robert E. Bowen 41.46 James Kilgore - 7.22 Richard Chilton 2.35 Scheffer Press 64.00 A. G. Meier it Co. 408.08 ' Alta Products 255.00 C. R. Anderson-Agency 27,.81 Antes Sign Co. 15.00 Badger Meter Co. 1976.52 Peter Baker &: Son 78.00 Baxter & Woodman 100.00 Bernard Chev -Olds 203.72 Robert E. Bowen 11.45 B. A. T.' 61.57 Francis Carr:, 90.00 City of Highland Park 8212.96 Gilbert Cox 20.00 Dahl-Is Auto Reconstruction i93.95 Deerfield Hardware & Pai n.t 15.68 Deerfield News-Agency •10.25 DeMar Construction Co. 610.00 Eugene Dietzen Co. 10.09 DiPietro Plumbing 396.94 Elliott Addressing 17.58 Fred A. Ellis & Co. :.10.25 E. H. Oti:l i:�y;,Shl:es 210.00 C. B. Foelsch. M.D. 5.00 Ford Pharmacy 5.05 Carl Freiman 3.00 Frost Hardware 4.50 Fred Grabo 100.00 Harris Construction Co. 50.00 Hautau & Otto 70.60 Highland Park Lincoln Mercury 1.70 James B Holem 47.38 Illinois Auto Electric 40.06 Illinois Bell Telephone Co. 415.06 International Business Machine 12.86 Z40 I.C. M.A. $ 36.00 Joseph Lumber Co. 9.56 Kay's Animal Shelter 117.00 George Keck 7.08 Water Dept. Village of Deerfield 7.75 D. B. Lockett 12.25 Lake Car Wash 14.00 Lien Chemical Co. 98.50 Luce Press Clip_piog Bureau 138.05 Maringer Co. 15.81 Material Service Corp. 8.10 Thomas A. Matthews 6650.00 Thomas A. Matthews 927.20 Menoni & Mocogni 642.62 Mer Jac Photos 8.00 Morton Salt Co. 654.00 National Disinfect. Co. 232.44 Edward Newlander 1278.00 Nordic Construction Co. 180.00 Northeast Ill. Planning Commission 50.00 O'Brien Manufacturing Co. 85.50 Ogden Supply Corp. 17.30 O'Leary's Contractors 18.80 Pangs Mfg. Co. 57.60 David J. Petersen 4.00 Petty Cash 151.15 Winston S. Porter 29.99 Charles E. Piper 72.50 Pitney -Bowes Inc. 1.40 Public Service Co. 691.96 Reiland & Bree Inc. 379.38 Remington Radn 14.14 M. Rossett & Associates 105.00 Charles. Rogers 24.85 Ryan Bros. Cinder Co. 187.50 Mun. Finance Officers Assn. 3.00 Shore Line Blue Print 40.84 Kenneth Shorts 140.00 Siljestrom Fuel Co. 105.00 Snap On Tools 26.67 Stanton & Rockwell 350.00 Norris W. Stilphen 6.75 Thomsen Auto Supply 10.15 Michael Todd & Co. 128.30 U. S. Pencil Co. 4.94 U. S. PostOffice 75.00 University of Illinois 5.00 Valenti's Briarwoods Estates 360.00 Vil,lage,Hardware 51.16 Wolf & Co. 815.48 Deerfield Oil Co. 67.90 Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the bills as listed above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4) Nays: None (0) Approve Payroll Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee WEhle, that the payroll for the month of January 1960 rn the amount of $17,133.53 be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle '(4) Nays: None (0) Reports Moved by Trustee Wehle, seconded by Trustee Porter, that reading of monthly deports be waived, said reports being posted in the lobby for public information. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 1 41 Accept Underground Improve. Trustee �ehle moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, Units 1 & 2, 3rd Add, to that underground improvements be accepted in Deerfield Park Sub. Units #1 and #2, Third Addition to Deerfield Park Subdivision, subject to receipt of "as Built" plans and final adjustment of hydrants. Motion carried unanimously. Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4) Nays: None (0) Liebling Zoning To After a brief discussion, regarding zoning for the Plan Commission Liebling tract, the question of zoning classifi- cation was referred to the Plan Commission on motion by Trustee Petesch, seconded by Trustee Porter, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle '(4) Nays: None (0) Approve Plat - Linari Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, Fosdick & Rix Subds. that approval be given and signatures authorized on final plats of the Linari Subdivision, Fosdick Resubdivision, and the Rix - Ramskill Subdivision, subject to posting bond for improvements where required. Motion carried unanimously. The Manager reported conversations with Mr. Bruce Frost regarding the acquisition of Lot 7, Bleimehl's Subdivision, Decision was made that the Village proceed with the condemnation suit filed in Lake County Court, as heretofore authorized. Table Breitling Report The report of the Board of Zoning Appeals was Lot 28, O.B. Von Linde's Sub read, recommending approval of a parking permit fo.r Lot 28, O.B. Von Linde t Subdivision, as requested by Mr. Fred Breitling. The Plan Commission recommended adoption of the Master Parking Plan and acquisition of said lot by purchase or lease for parking purposes. Discussion was had with respect to steps to be taken to provide parking, Trustee Porter proposing that action be delayed in order to consider the overall parking problem: (1) adoption of Master Parking Plan; " (2) acquisition by purchase or lease of properties needed, and (3) discussion with Chember,,of:Commerce on financing. He also suggested that a portion of Sales Tax receipts be allocated for parking. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the na tter be tabled for further study. < Motion carried unanimously. Approve LeSueuer Variation The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval of Mr. Marshall LeSueuer's request for a variation to permit the construction of an attached garage and family room within six inches of the north property line on the premises known as 1012 Rosemary Terrace. -Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the report of the Board of Zoning Appeals be approved, and an ordinance be prepared to grant said variation. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4) Npys: None (0) Approve Driveway Permit The Building Commissioner recommended the issuance Deerfield Savings & Loan of a driveway permit for Deerfield Savings & Loan, despite the fact that the present ordinance requires a driveway width of 3.5 ft., since the Savings & Loan will.provi.de two driveways, one for ingress, the other for egress, the combined width exceeding the 35 ft. requirement. Trustee Aberson pointed' out the Building Permit for the Savings & Loan building had been issued prior to the ddoption of the ordinance, with the proposed driveways on the approved plans. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the permit be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4) Nays: None (0) Liebling Zoning To After a brief discussion, regarding zoning for the Plan Commission Liebling tract, the question of zoning classifi- cation was referred to the Plan Commission on motion by Trustee Petesch, seconded by Trustee Porter, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle '(4) Nays: None (0) Approve Plat - Linari Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, Fosdick & Rix Subds. that approval be given and signatures authorized on final plats of the Linari Subdivision, Fosdick Resubdivision, and the Rix - Ramskill Subdivision, subject to posting bond for improvements where required. Motion carried unanimously. The Manager reported conversations with Mr. Bruce Frost regarding the acquisition of Lot 7, Bleimehl's Subdivision, Decision was made that the Village proceed with the condemnation suit filed in Lake County Court, as heretofore authorized. 242 Approve.G.O. Bonds Trustee Aberson proposed that no decision be Sewer Financing made on sewer improvement financing until all information has been presented and studied. Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the proposed sewer improvements be financed by General Obligation Bonds. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded; and motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Petesch, Porter, Wehle (3) Nays: Aberson (1) Approve Engineer's Report Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, Water Improvements that the Board approve and accept Batter & Woodman's Supplemental Report dated January 21, 1960 on addition's to the water improvements project. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Contract - A.C. Allyn Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, Zr Scott Kegley -Water Bonds that the Board approve and authorize execution of the contract for sale of $125,000 Water Revenue Bonds, series of 1960, to A. C. Allyn & Co.•and Scott Kegley, Inc. Trustee Petesch having left the meeting, upon roll call the following vote was recorded and motion declared carried: Ayes: Aberson, Porter, WEhle, Koss (4) Nays: None (0) Ordinance - $125,000 Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, W ter Revenue Bonds(0 -60 -2) that an ordinance be adopted creating an issue of $125;000 Water Revenue Bonds,'Series of 1960 to finance water improvements. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Porter, Wehle, Koss (4) Nays: None (0) Ordinance - Sunday Sale Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, of Liquor (0 -60 =3) that the ordinance be adopted permitting the sale of alcoholic liquor on Sundays for con- sumption on the premises. Adopted'by the following.vote, Trustee Petesch having re- entered the meeting: Ayes: Aberson, Porter, Wehle, Koss, Petesch (5) Nays: None (0) Ordinance - Driving Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, Under Influence (0 -60 -4) that an ordinance be adopted amending Chapter V Section 5.01 of the Ordinance Regulating Traffic b y making it unlawful to drive a motor vehicle in the Village of Beerfield while under the influence of alcoholic liquor or narcotic drugs. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4) Nays: None (0) Resolution- Artbri6l. Sts. Trulee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, MFT Maintenance that a resolution be adopted designating portions of Pine, Wincanton, Westgate and Warwick as arterial streets for.mai_htehance under the Motor Fuel Tax program. Motion carried unanimously. 1st Reading - Ordinance Mr. Stilphen, Village Manager, presented and read Chestnut St. Parking an ordinance'granting a conditional use for a parking area east of Chestnut Street from Deer - fiel.d Road to Greenwood Avenue, to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. The Manager was.-,requested to write Mr. Louis Ancel 1 , attorney for the Suburban Builders Council, asking for suggestions on fees to be charged that would be more nearly acceptable to the builders, as a basis of discussion at a meeting to be arranged. 24" ti Authorize Wolf & Co. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, Audit S/A Accounts $6000 that the Manager be authorized to employ Wolf & Company for an audit of delinquent special assessment accounts and funds, at a cost not to exceed $6,000. Adopted by the following vote: He further reported on negotiations with Mr. Robert Ramsay for easements for water mains in the water improvements project, Mr. Ramsay having indicated his willingness to sign an agreement with the Village for such easements if four water connections are installed and certain mains constructed. c9 In response to an inquiriy regarding the establishment of a Human 'Rights Committee, President Koss suggested a letter be written to the Board, stating this proposal, which would be answered in writing by the Board. NoCurb & Gutter - Greenwood In response to the Building Commissioner's request Rix Subdivision for a policy statement, Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that improvement plans for the Rix Subdivision be approved without curb and gutter on Greenwood Avenue, provii:ded an escrow account be established without time limit for construction of curb and gutter at a later date. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4) Nays: None _(0) Sales Tas Funds Trustee Porter presented a graphic explanation of Sales Tax Fund receipts, the amount needed for retirement of Village Hall bonds, and suggested that $2,000 per month be set aside to be used for the acquisition by purchase or lease of property for the parking program. He will work out an estimate of cost for land, paving, landscaping and lighting, and proposed-possible methods of financing. Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that a resolution or ordinance be prepared authorizing the setting aside of $2,000 per month for the parking program, to be studied at the mext meeting. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion by Trustee Petesch, seconded by Trustee Wehle, and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: Village Clerk President Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4) Nays: None (0) 1 Manager's Reports The Manager reported a meeting had been arranged for February 23, 1960 at Woodland Park School to acquaint residents affected by the proposed Wilmot Road soecial assessment for sidewalks, and curb and gutters. He further reported on negotiations with Mr. Robert Ramsay for easements for water mains in the water improvements project, Mr. Ramsay having indicated his willingness to sign an agreement with the Village for such easements if four water connections are installed and certain mains constructed. c9 In response to an inquiriy regarding the establishment of a Human 'Rights Committee, President Koss suggested a letter be written to the Board, stating this proposal, which would be answered in writing by the Board. NoCurb & Gutter - Greenwood In response to the Building Commissioner's request Rix Subdivision for a policy statement, Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that improvement plans for the Rix Subdivision be approved without curb and gutter on Greenwood Avenue, provii:ded an escrow account be established without time limit for construction of curb and gutter at a later date. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4) Nays: None _(0) Sales Tas Funds Trustee Porter presented a graphic explanation of Sales Tax Fund receipts, the amount needed for retirement of Village Hall bonds, and suggested that $2,000 per month be set aside to be used for the acquisition by purchase or lease of property for the parking program. He will work out an estimate of cost for land, paving, landscaping and lighting, and proposed-possible methods of financing. Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that a resolution or ordinance be prepared authorizing the setting aside of $2,000 per month for the parking program, to be studied at the mext meeting. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion by Trustee Petesch, seconded by Trustee Wehle, and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: Village Clerk President