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March 8, 1961
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, March 8, 1961 at 8 :15 P.M. The clerk called the roll and
reported the following were
Present: Joseph W. Koss, President
John F. Aberson
Winston S. Porter
Arno D. Wehle
Absent: Harold L. Peterson
Maurice C. Petesch
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Norris Stilphen,
Village Manages, was also present.
Moved by Trustee Wehle, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that minutes of the
regular meeting held February 8, 1961 be approved and posted in the lobby for
public inspection.
Payroll and Bills Approved Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that
the February payroll be approved in the amount of
$17,518.83. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Porter, Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays: None (0)
The following bills.were presented for consideration:
U.S. Postmaster
$ 32.00
Petty Cash
183.17
Roger S.loat
25.00
Recorder of Deeds
25.00
Henry L. Uteg & Associates
320.26
Fred .G Breitling
224.70
Carolyn:Breitling
224,70
E. A. Meyer Construction Co.
1,060.00
E. A. Meyer Construction Co.
2,381.63
Wigert Construction Co.
16,732.67
Baxter & Woodman
1,183.34
Baxter & Woodman
24.17
Chicago.Bridge & Iron
1,997,50
DesPlaines Engineering
12,740.07
Baxter & Woodman
168.18
C. B. Construction Co.
5,698.30
Adams Art & Design
96.00
Advance Constractors Supply
81.43
American Standards
11.25
Peter Baker & Son
107.60
Badger Meter Co.
1,429.01
Baxter & Woodman.
1,941.78
Mrs. Bendinelli
100.00
Bishop Heating
6.47
Robert A. Bock
25.00
Breakwell's
10.24
B.A.T.
113.71
Central Tire Co.
6.75
City of Highland Park
9,392.32
Community Gas Heating Service
27.50
Crown Temperature Engineers
28.70
Deerfield Disposal Service
14.00
Deerfield Oil Co.
13.40
J. W.-Dietz
100.00
D -X Sunray Oil Co.
898,58
Erland Electric Co.
750.00
Fairbanks -Morse
37,40
Ford Pharmacy
6.76
R. J. Gilmore
357.50
Grimm - Hansen - Treland
35.49
Tom Hall
25.00
Helanders
12.00
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Illinois Bell Telphone Co.
318.30
Illinois Municipal League
16.00
I.B.M.
14.00
International City Managers Assn.
8.00
Garfield Leaf
2.00
Lien Chemical Co.
76.80
Lindemann Pharmacy
2.65
Joseph Lumber Co.
8.70
Maringer & Co.
43.38
Material Service
5.40
A. G. Meier & Co.
209.75
Menoni & Mocogni
242.67
Mer -Jac Photos
6.20
Morton Salt Co.
325.13
Motor Parts & Co.
3.51
Micro Switch
32.96
Myers Bros.
.41
National BAick
77.00
National Cash Register Co.
13.68
North Shore Mun. & Users
500.00
Okeh Electric Co.
43.76
Para -Tone Inc.
6.96
Pavlik Bros.
8.59
D. Petersen
11.00
P.F.Pettibone
73.58
C. E. Piper
491.00
H. E. Pottenger
72.00
Public Service Co.
606.28
Public Service Co.
234.01
Reiland & Bree
41.14
Remington Rand
15.00
J. A. Renaldi Inc.
43.60
C. Rogers
89.75
V1m. Ruehl & Co.
15.29
Ryan Bros.
62.50
K. R. Shorts
40.00
Singer Printing Co.
4.50
N. W. Stilphen
20.28
George Swanson
34.00
Thomsen Auto Supply
28.93
M. Todd & Co.
155.00
National Power Rodding
1,283.85
H. L. Uteg & Associates
50.00
Village Hardware
27.07
Wilmette Tire & Battery
55.93
Great Lakes Fire Equipment Co.
11.05
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle,. that the bills as listed above
be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson., Porter, Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays: None (0)
Mr. Robert Sorg, Director for Civilian Defense, presented to the Board
a Civil Defense plan,for the Village, based on the Illinois model .plan, and
subject to Board and State approval. The plan will be studied by the Board.
Flowering Crab- Offidal Tree Mrs. Willard Loarie reported the seconde prize -
winning entry in the "Spread the Green" contest
had been the suggestion that the flowering crab ne adopted as the official tree
and the Garden Clubs had approved and would cooperate in a program to further
the program.
Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the flowering
crab be deisgnated the official tree of the Village of Deerfield and a Proclama-
tion issued so stating. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Porter, Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Bids -Dutch Elm The Manager discussed and recommended a program
Spray of spraying of parkway trees for the control of
Dutch Elm disease. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded
by Trustee Porter, that the Beard authorize taking bids for dutch elm spray of
both types for parkway trees. Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Aberson, Porter, Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays: None (0)
Table Prefab-Chimneys The Building Board of Appeals recommended the use of
prefabriacted chimneys approved by the Underwriters
Laboratories. After a brief discussion, Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee
Porter, that the matter'be tabled for study. Motion carried unanimously.
A letter was received from the Lake County Safety Commission, commending
-the excellenttraffic record of the Village with no traffic fatalities in the past
year. Chief of Police David Petersen and Mr. Hunter Johnson, Chairman of the Board
of Police Commissioners, were introduced by the President, who expressed the gratitude
of the Board and residents for the fine work of the Police Department.
Ist Presentation - Ordinance An ordinance was presented providing for the construc-
Somerset Special Assessment tion of improvements on Somerset Avenue between Forest
Avenue and Oakley Avenue by special assessments, to
be acted upon at the next meeting.
Ist Presentation - Ordinance An ordinance was presented amending the Zoning Ordinance
R6 & R7 Zoning Districts by reclassifying certain R -6 and R -7 Districts, in
accordance with the recommendation of the Plan
Commission, for action at the next meeting.
Ordinance- Variation Zander An ordinance was presented granting a variation to
Lot 57, Goldman's (0-61-6) Henry Zander Inc. to permit the subdivision of the
North one -half of Lot 57, Goldman's North Shore Golf
Links Subdivision as a 55 ft. lot, for the construction of a two- family residence.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the rules be waived to permit
the adoption of the said ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Ayes: Aberson, Porter, Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays: None (0)
Table Horwi.tz Lantern A letter was received from Mr. Joe Horwitz, Red Seal
Gates Request Homes, requesting permission to install lanterns
instead of street lights in Briarwoods Vista Sub-
division. Lanterns would be installed on each lot, controlled by a photo..electric
cell to insure sufficient hours of lingting, with no cost to the Village, since
lights would be supplied by the individual property owners. He stated the lanterns
were very attractive in appearnace, and were being installed in other villages.
Trustee Wehle stated he was not in favor of this type of light, and that to
grant this request might set a pattern for other developments, but the main drawback
was that the Village would have no control over the lights - the owners might not
accept responsibility for maintenance.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that this request be tabled
-For further study. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was had regarding Mr. Horwitz's request for permission to construct
gates at the entrance to Briarwoods Vista Subdivision within the street right -of -way,
to be owned and maintained by the Village. Trustee Porter suggested that Mr. ; iorwitz
amand his request to,-provide for construction of the gates on an easement, and an
association be responsible for maintenance. Mr. Bowen, Building Commissioner, was
directed to check the location to insure proper sight distance f6r traffic.
Kitchens of Sara Lee Inc. The rezoning of the Mercurio- Mirabella property to the
Rezoning M- Manufacturing District, requested by Kitchens of
Sara Lee, Inc., was discussed at length. Mr. Lubin,
President of Sara Lee, stated that he required M zoning for the entire tract,, with
Trustee Wehle moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that
the
said ordinance be
adopted.
Upon roll call the following vote was recorded and
the
ordinance declared
passed.:
Ayes:
Aberson, Porter, Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays:
None (0)
Approve
Presbyterian Sign Trustee Porter moved, seconded
by
Trustee Wehle, that
the Board ratify the action of
the
Building Commissioner
in the
issuance of a building permit for a temporary sign for
the
Presbyterian Cburch.
Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Porter, Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays: None (0)
Table Horwi.tz Lantern A letter was received from Mr. Joe Horwitz, Red Seal
Gates Request Homes, requesting permission to install lanterns
instead of street lights in Briarwoods Vista Sub-
division. Lanterns would be installed on each lot, controlled by a photo..electric
cell to insure sufficient hours of lingting, with no cost to the Village, since
lights would be supplied by the individual property owners. He stated the lanterns
were very attractive in appearnace, and were being installed in other villages.
Trustee Wehle stated he was not in favor of this type of light, and that to
grant this request might set a pattern for other developments, but the main drawback
was that the Village would have no control over the lights - the owners might not
accept responsibility for maintenance.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that this request be tabled
-For further study. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was had regarding Mr. Horwitz's request for permission to construct
gates at the entrance to Briarwoods Vista Subdivision within the street right -of -way,
to be owned and maintained by the Village. Trustee Porter suggested that Mr. ; iorwitz
amand his request to,-provide for construction of the gates on an easement, and an
association be responsible for maintenance. Mr. Bowen, Building Commissioner, was
directed to check the location to insure proper sight distance f6r traffic.
Kitchens of Sara Lee Inc. The rezoning of the Mercurio- Mirabella property to the
Rezoning M- Manufacturing District, requested by Kitchens of
Sara Lee, Inc., was discussed at length. Mr. Lubin,
President of Sara Lee, stated that he required M zoning for the entire tract,, with
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no 0 & R goning, and that, although he preferred a 125 ft. setback and a maximum
ground coverage of 6091. of the area of the tract, he would agree to a 190 ft.
setback from the center line of the street if 70%% ground coverage by buildings
would be: permitted. He also agreed to a 40 ft. dedication for Hackberry and
Waukegan Road, to be worked out by the seller and purchaser.
The Plan Commission report
people in the audience expressed
classfication presnetly zoned for
rezoning would set a pattern for
west side of Waukegan Road. The
the 190 ft. setback was stressed
of Waukegan Rce d.
and recommendations were read in part. Several
their opposition to the elimination of the 0 & R
part of the tract, and pointed out the proposed
all property south of Central Avenue on the
need for an adequate buffer classification for
to confine the industrial use to the west side
The Board recessed for five minutes, and the meeting was re- convened.
President Koss stated it was the consensus of the Board that an ordinance
be prepared to rezone the property as requested by Mr. Lubin, with conditions
including the dedications for Hackberry and.Waukegan Roads, and the Plan Commission
be directed to hold a public hearing for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
permit a maximum of 703/. lot coverage for buildings in the M- Manufacturing District.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that an ordinance be
Prepared to rezone the Mercurio - Mirabella property as stated above, Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Porter,•Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Resub. Lot 1 The Plan Commission recommended approval of the
Clara Ender Sub., No'.'-2 resubdivision of Lot 1, Clara Ender Subdivision
No. 2, into two lots, both meeting all requirements
of the zoning ordinance, and also .recommending the waiver of sidewalk reqruiements
in accordance with the prolicy of the Board established in the original Clara
Ender Subdivisions. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the :,L
plat of subdivision be approved and execution authorized. Adopted•by the following
vote:
Ayes: Abereon, Porter, Wehle, Koss (4)
Nays: None (0)
Petitions - Clerk's Trustee Wehle reviewed the statement he had read
Salaries and Duties at the previous meeting regarding the Village
Clerk's salary, and read a letter from the Village
Attorney relating to the office of clerk as set.forth in the Illinois Statutes.
Mr,. Hunter Johnson presented petitions signed by more than 300 residents
of the Village requesting that the Clerk be assigned duties in addition to the
statutory requirements and a salary be established commensurate with such addi-
tional duties. He stated the statutes were clear in permitting such an arrange -
mentm which is followed in amny municipalities* and urged the Board to take
appropriate action prior to the election to make available to the public the
full timeservices of the Clerk. Several persons in the audience requested the
Board to take this action.
President Koss accepted the petitions, and stated the Board would give
consideration to the request.
Agreement -Park District An agreement was presented and read in full covering
Re :_ Street Vacation and the vacation of Jonquil Terrace and Burton Avenue
Dedications through portions of the property owned by the Park
Dis.tr.i,ct, and the dedication,of an 80 ft. right -
of -way for the extension of Pine Street, and the dedication of 40 ft. for the
extension of Hackberry Road, with the provision that only one -half of the pave
ment in Hackberry will be constructed in the 40 ft. dedication if, by the time
of construction, the Illinois Legislature has adopted legislation authorizing
a village to annex property lying adjacent to the village boundary to be used
for road purposes, and providing further, that if such legislation is not adopted
the entire pavement may be constructed in the dedicated 40 ft. right -of -way. The
question of cost of acquisition of an additional 40 ft. was discussed.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the agreement be
accepted and execution authorized. Adopted by the following vote: '