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J6ne 8, 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 Council
Chambers of the Village Hall on Wednesday, June 8, 1960 at 8 :30 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll• and reported the following were
Present: Joseph W. Koss, President
John F. Aberson
Frank T. Curto
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. Messrs.
Thomas Matthews, Attorney, and Norris W. Stilphen, Village Manager, were
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Minutes Approved Trustee Porter moved,
seconded by Trustee Petesch,
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that minutes of the regular
meeting held May 11, 1960
and the special meeting of May 25, 1960 and the
adjourned session of said special
meeting held June 1, 1960 be approved as submitted.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter,
Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payroll Trustee Porter moved,
seconded by Trustee Petesch,
that the May payroll
in the amount of $17,181.63
be approved. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter,
Wehle (6)
Ngys: None (0)
Approve Bills The following bills were presented for consideration:
American Naf•iona;l *.Bank a; Trust Co.
5,898.50
Joseph Koss
56.10
Ruth Mitchell
20.00
Nellie K. Schwab
20.00
Hazel Connelly
20.00
Rose Cahill
20.00
Ruth Greenslade
20.00
Ada Moen
20.00
Eleanor G. Bengston
20.00
Marcella C. Koss
20.00
Marjorie H. Andreson
20.00
Patricia H. Gustis
20.00
Nadien C. Evans
20.00
James Galloway
7.00
Lempi Warner.
20.00
Suzanne M. Rogers
20.00
Ruth Connolly
20.00
Naomi S. Clampitt
20.00
William A. Haggie
20.00
Lucille D. Untulis
20.00
Bertha M. Nickelsen
20.00
Grace S. Ward
20.00
Loretta Willman
20.00
Virginia V. Kloate
20.00
Margaret Eisinger
20.00
Jeanne L: Case
20.00
Jane C. Rudolph
20.00
Florence Rantz
20.00
Gwendolyn Neyendorf
20.00
Olive N. Christy
20.00
Lois C. Norris
20.00
Nellek. Hall Winters
20.00
Jeanne Wait Spriggs
20.00
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Des Plaines Engineering
58,971.76
Baxter & Woodman
1,331.13
Baxter & Woodman
1018.58
Chicago Bridge & Iron
17,069.99
Chicago Bridge & Iron
91,903.83
American Waterworks
3.85
Automatic Business Service
2.66
Tony Ba¢r
15.00
B-& G :Inc.
311.73
Bachli Paint Co.
16.49
Peter Baker & Son Co.
139.20
Bureau of Equipment Service
5.00
B.A.T.
51.95
Central Scientific Co.
23.28
Central Tire Co. ,
5.50
Chicago Title & Trust
5.00
City of Highland Park
7,728.88
City of Highland Park
1,676.73
County Line Shell Service
3.20
Coy Lumber Co.
26.00
Crown Temp Engineers
77.34
Deerfield Animal Hospital
15.00
Deerfield Hardware & Paint
.16.97
Deerfield Lawn & Garden
75.00
Deerfield Oil Co.
129.95
D -X Sunray Oil Co.
900.02
Elliott Address. Mach
7.50
Elmhurst - Chicago Stone Co.
477.34
Ralph Elson, M.D.
10.00
Erland Electric Company
187.50
Firestone Stores
35.70
Charles B. Foelsch, M. D.
7.50
Ford Pharmacy
7.57
Franken Brothers, Inc.
8.00
Frosts TV
214.11
Richard J. Gilmore
161.25
Feorge Hall
1.50
Hattau & Otto, Inc.
33.03
Highland Park Auto Parts
17.58
Highland Park Millwork
30.00
Highland Park News
125.00
Holmes Motor Co.
2.42
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
318.90
Interstate Electric
27.68
Joseph Lumber Co.
108.59
Kays Animal Shelter
112.00
F. D. Kelley
25.00
George Kenison Motors
2.75
Lien Chemical Co.
90.50
Dick Longtin
94.20
Luce Press Clipping
33.35
Richard Lundquist
90.00
T. A. Matthews
1,525.00
A. G/ Meier & Co.
141.07
Menoni & Mocogni
163.28
Mer -Jac
16.00
Morton Grove Paint Co.
18.19
Motor Parts & Machine
96.58
National Cash Register
308.20
O'Learys Contr. Equip.
100.70
Olson Printing Co.
65.70
Pacific Flush Tank
18.00
Pavlik Bros.
43.37
David J. Petersen
6.50
Winston S. Porter
101.66
Petty Cash
114.12
Frederick Post Co.
9.89
Public Service Co.
736.15
Reed Randle Tractors
10.40
Reiland & Bree
65.50
Charles Rogers
29.50
William Ruehl & Co.
14.21
The Rydin Co.
119.70
Schmi t*s
50.00
Service Paper Co.
30.30
Singer Printing
68.00
Stanton Rockwell
350.00
Norris W. Stilphen
30.75
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Chicago Bldg. Officials 10.00
E. S. Szyman, MC D. 10.00
Tropical Paint o. 30.40
Village Hardware 69.03
Walton & Walton 90.00
Whittle Hose Cp. 129.10
Herman Ziebel Co. 5.67
James J. Yates 25.00
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustte Curto, that the bills as listed above
be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
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Appoint James•Lyons President Koss appointed Mr. James I. Lyons,'1314
Police Pension Board Greenwood Avenue, to the Police Pension Board for
a two year term. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded
by Trustee Wehle, that the appointment be confirmed. Adopted by the followint
vote:
Ayes: Aberson,-Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
Appoint Arthur Howard President Koss appointed Mr. Arthur P. Howard,
Bldg. Board of Appeals 1207 Deerfield Road, to the Building Board of
Appeals fora Five year term. Trustee Petesch
moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the appointment be confirmed. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
Plan Commission Re: .Sidewalks The Plan Commission recommended that provisions
1st Presentation Ordinance of the Subdivision Improvement ordinance which
< permit the construction of carriage walks be
deleted, and only sidewalks be constructed for reasons on safety. Trustee
Curto moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the recommendation of the Plan
Commission be approved, with the provision that, at the discretion of the
Village Manager, carriage walks may be constructed as an extension of existing
improvements. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
The ordinance regarding sidewalk requirements was presented for action
at the next meeting, and was ordered posted in the Lobby.
Report - Separation of Mr. Bowen, Building Commissioner, presented a
Sewers - Bus. District brief report on separation of sewers�in the Business
District, and stated information had been checked
and would be-forwarded to the Engineers for the Village.
MFT Audit Approved The Village Manager presented the Audit of Motor
Fuel Tax Funds for the year 1959. Trustee Aberson
moved,-seconded by Trustee Peterson; that the Audit be accepted and posted in
the Lobby for public inspection.
Motion carried unanimously.
Engineer's Report Reports were received from Baxter and Woodmsn, giving
Water Improvements estimated :costs of $40,000 for radiographic testing
of welds,•and stating that cores were taken for testing.
They further reported that estimated costs of $30,000 for enlargement of Highland
Park's pumping station for Deerfield's needs were being studied, with request made
for breakdown of costs. Recommendation was made to paint the water storage tank
prior to filling, since Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, the contractors, would
make any prepairs within the year.
Approve Painting Tank Trustee Curto moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that
the Board approve painting the tank prior to filling
for testing purposes, if the Engineers approve. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
Communication A letter was received from the Lake County State's
Gambling Attorney directing the Chief of Police to suppress
gambling, in accordance with the March 1960 Grand
Jury report. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, the letter be
placed on file and the Chief of Police be directed to take any action necessary.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Re: Hovland Rezoning A letter was received from Mrs. E. L. Stanger,
requesting that no action be taken to rezone
property in Hovland Subdivision, which would permit resubdivision into smeller
lots, in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board of Education
of School District #110.
Re: Business Parking A letter was received from Mrs. Florence Winship,
Streets and Buffers Whittier Avenue, expressing her opposition.to the
parking and secondary street plan for the Central
Business District, and asking that the ordinance regarding buffers and screen-
ing of parking lots from residential property be changed to require adequate
protection for adjoining properties.
Re: Lake County A letter was received from the Lake County Con -
Contractors Meeting tractors Association, requesting a meeting for
the discussion of Codes, planning and related
matters. The Village Manager was requested to cooperate in setting up such a
meeting.
President Koss requested the Manager to make copies of communications
for distribution to the Board.
Authorize Sludge Cross The Village Manager reported Baxter and Woodman had
Connection - $770 concurred in the recommendation of the Sewage
Treatment Plant operation that a sludge cross
connection be installed at a:cost of $770. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by
Trustee Aberson, that the expenditure of $770 be approved for said connection.
Adopted by the fol lowing. vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
Receipt was acknowledged of an invitation from the Randolph Commission
to a meeting regarding annexations to be held at the LaSalle Hotel, Chicago,
on June 15.
Approve Improvement Plans
3rd Add. to Deerfield Park
Unit #4
having been met. Trustee W
Board approve the plans, as
Mr. Bowen, Building Commissioner, recommended
approval of the plans and specifications for.
improvements in Unit #4, Third Addition to
Deerfield Park Subdivision, all requirements
ehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the
recommended. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
Amendment to Appropriation The Appropriation Ordinance for 1960 -61 was
Ordinance $38,000 presented.,, Trustee Porter moved, seconded by
Trustee Wehle, that the appropriation for Public
Benefits be changed from $8,000 to $38,000. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle A6)
Nays: None (0) .
Table Approprtation Ord. Trustee Aberson-,moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
that the appropriation Ordinance be tabled until
the Brickyard question had been resolved. Upon roll call the following vote
was recorded, and motion declared carried:
Ayes: Aberson, Curti Peterson, Petesch, Wehle (5)
Nays: Porter (1)
Ordinance - Overhanging, Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
Eaves TO_-_60_-_I_2T that an ordinance be adopted amending Section V-
paragraph`5 of the Zoning Ordinance, by defining
the maximum projection of overhanging eaves over the front and side yards.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
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Ordinance - Zoning Lot 20 Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
Hovland Sub. to 11b4(0- 60 -13) that the ordinance be adopted amending the Zoning
Ordinance by classifying Lot 20, Hovland Subdivision
as an R -4 District instead of R -3. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Dram Shopi•,Act Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
0 -60 -14 that an ordinance be adopted amending the Ordinance
Regulating Traffic by the addition of a section
making it unlawful to transport, carry or possess any alcoholic liquor in a
motor vehicle in the Village except in the original package with seal unbroken
(Dram Shop Act), and setting forth penalties for violations. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle '(6)
Nays: None (0)
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reje4tt Brickyard Purchase Trustee Aberson reported briefly on discussion had
with Mr. Bernard Weber, President of National
Brick Company, on Monday night, regarding the acquisition of part or all of the
Brick Company's property. Trustee Aberson then moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
that an agreement be entered into to purchase the entire tract of approximately
130 acres on-the following conditions:
1. Permission from Highland Park and Northbrook to perate a sanitary
land fill on the property.
2. Price to be paid for the property to be set bythree appraisers, but
not to exceed $1,875,000; the Village to appoint one appraiser, the
National Brick Company to appoint the second, the third to be appointed
by the other two.
3. National Brick Company to take a mortgage or mortgage bonds in full
payment, to be paid off by sale of land and /or receipts from operation
of the sani tary land f i l l .
4. Annexation of the entire property as a part of the purchase agreement.
5. Reserve to the Village the right to sell any part of the property, with
a clear title by payment of a stated amount Oti the mortgage.
6. A stated period for closing out the operations of the Brick Company.
7. Agreement to be arranged within thirty days for Board approval.
A lengthy discussion ensued, regarding traffic, satisfactory operation of land
fill, period of time necessary to completely fill the excavation, feasibility
studies, and other matters relating to the proposed purchase. The petition signed
Ordinance - Sewer Rate
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle,
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Amendment Re: Other Water
that an ordinance be adopted amending the Sewer
§ystems (0- 60 -15)
Rate Ordinance by establishing billing charges for
users of the Sewer System who are supplied with
metered water from other sources than the Village of Deerfield's water system.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson,
Petesch, Porter,.Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Profane &
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
Obscene Language -
that an ordinance be adopted amending Sections 465,
Intoxication (0- 60 -16)
466, and 491 of the Municipal Code of Deerfield -1946,
by making it unlawful for any person in an intoxicated
condition to be in any public place
or profane language in any public
in the Village; for any person to use obscene
Olace in the Village, and setting forth penalties
for violations. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reje4tt Brickyard Purchase Trustee Aberson reported briefly on discussion had
with Mr. Bernard Weber, President of National
Brick Company, on Monday night, regarding the acquisition of part or all of the
Brick Company's property. Trustee Aberson then moved, seconded by Trustee Peterson,
that an agreement be entered into to purchase the entire tract of approximately
130 acres on-the following conditions:
1. Permission from Highland Park and Northbrook to perate a sanitary
land fill on the property.
2. Price to be paid for the property to be set bythree appraisers, but
not to exceed $1,875,000; the Village to appoint one appraiser, the
National Brick Company to appoint the second, the third to be appointed
by the other two.
3. National Brick Company to take a mortgage or mortgage bonds in full
payment, to be paid off by sale of land and /or receipts from operation
of the sani tary land f i l l .
4. Annexation of the entire property as a part of the purchase agreement.
5. Reserve to the Village the right to sell any part of the property, with
a clear title by payment of a stated amount Oti the mortgage.
6. A stated period for closing out the operations of the Brick Company.
7. Agreement to be arranged within thirty days for Board approval.
A lengthy discussion ensued, regarding traffic, satisfactory operation of land
fill, period of time necessary to completely fill the excavation, feasibility
studies, and other matters relating to the proposed purchase. The petition signed
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by 500 residents aequesting a referendum on the purchase was mentioned.
Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded on the motion:
Ayes:. Aberson, Peterson, (2)
Nays: Curto, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (4)
The President declared the
motion failed to carry.
Table Purchase and Negotiations
Trustee
Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
for Brickyard Failed
Petesch,
that the purchase or negotiations to
purchase
the National Brick Company property
be permanently tabled. Upon roll
call the
following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Petesch, Porter (2)
Nays: Aberson,.Curto, Peterson, Wehle (4)
The motion to fable failed to carry.
President Koss expressed his disappointment in the Board's decision on
the purchase.of the Brickyards, since it was his opinion that present conditions
constituted a blighted area, with continued operations extending the excavation
area which will have to be filled sooner or later. Members of the audience
expressed opinions urging further study of the problem with the idea of coming
forth with a good solution that could be presented to the voters for approval.
Zoning for Brickyards Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Curto,
that the Board take-action to f i l e with the
proper authorities a reasonable zoning plan for the National Brick Company
property for establishment of zoning by the County. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (6)
Nays: alone (0)
Mr. Karl Berning, Township Supervisor, reported the County Board had
directed the Zoning Board to hold a public hearing on this question.
Trustee Peterson left the meeting.
1st Presentation - Ordinance An ordinance was presented deleting from the
Delete Drs. t Dentist's Offices permitted uses in R -6 Districts fronting on
in R -6 District Waukegan and Deerfield Rce ds, Doctor's and
Dentist's offices with parking provisions.
The ordinance.-will be acted upon 'at the next meeting.
Authorize Attorney to Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle,
Defend Libel. Suit that the Village Attorney be authorized to defend
the libel suit filed by John E. Lemmon against
Catherine B. Price. THe- imotion was adopted by the following vote:.
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None .(0)
Appropriation Ordinance Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Curto,
(0- 60 -17) that the appropriation ordinance for the year
May 1, 1960 to April 30, 1961, be adopted.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0))
President Koss requested the Village Manager and Trustee Curto to prepare
a report for the next meeting regarding the acquisition of the breitling
property for a public parking lot.
Approve $500 for Dog The Manager reported the Dog WArden service
Control Equipment furnished the past year had not proved to be
very satisfactory, and recommended that the
expenditure of a;pproaimately $500 be approved for construction of a kennel at
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the Village Garage site and requipment of a Public Works truck to handle dogs.
It was his opinion that better control could be achieved by this method, with
photographs taken of the dogs picked up to be posted in the Village Hall for
identification by the owner. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
that the expenditure of $500 be approved as outlined above, and rules be adopted
for carrying out the program. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, Petesch, Pcr, ter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0)
Somerset S/A - 21 ft. The Manager reported the Somerset Special Assess -
Pavement Approved ment improvement between Forest and Oakley had
been designed by D.J.L. Walther with a 21 ft.
pavement when the project was originally considered some years .ago. Present
engineers for the project,.Ciorba, Spies and Gistafson, successors to Walther,
report that complete re- design of the improvement would be required if present
subdivision improvement,•standards - are required. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded
by Trustee Wehle, that present requirements be waived for the Somerset improvement
and construction of 21 ft. pavement be permitted, inasmuch as this width is
entirely in keeping with existing streets in the area. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Curto, PetescF, Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None . .(0)
Appoint Committee Trustee Aberson'moved, seconded by Trustee Curto,
Dangeroud Buildings that Messrs. Dennis Behrendt, Henry Zander and
Robert Demichelis be appointed to investigate
barns used as garages at 721 Waukegan Road and 755 Waukegan Road, as recommended
by the Building Commissioner, who reported said buildings were destroyed by decay
to the amount of 50 of the value, and thereby subject to condemnation.
Motion carried unanimously
The President reported the Village had received an "A" rating from
Moody's Investors Service.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the meeting be
adjourned to Wednesday, June 15, 1960 at 8 :00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk