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03/08/19611 Qc i 1 29 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 30.. 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: 1 1 6TH 31 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 3� 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: '