05/03/196145
May 3, 1961
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 4all at 8. :00 P.M., Wednesday, May 3, 1961. The clerk called the roll and
reported the following were
Present: Joseph W. Koes, President
John F. Aberson
;iarold 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. Also present were
Messrs. Thomas Matthews, Attorney, and Norris Stilphen, Manager.
Moved by Trustee Porter, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that minutos of the
regular meeti n,7 held Apri 1 12, 1961 and t.ie adjourned meeting held Apri 1 24, 1961
IT- be approved as submitted, and posted in the lobby for public inspection. kotion
I,- carried unanimously.
Approve Payroll & Bills Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Wehlc;, that
the payroll for the month of Aspr, ii Il in the amount of
$17,631.90 be approved. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5)
Nays: None (0) ,
The following bills were presented for consideration:
Baxter & Woodman
$ 146.03
Wigert Construction Co.
11,062.75
Baxter & Woodman
46.53
Des Plaines Engineering
4,610.19
Dupons Construction Co.
1, 191.00
Municipal Finance Officers Assn.
10.00
Lucile Untulis
15.00
'lattie Wessling
15.00
B. M. Nickelsen
15.00
Margaret Yous
15.00
William laggie
15.00
Katherine Paul
15.00
Virginia Kloote
15.00
Jane Rudolph
15.00
Patricia Gustie
15.00
Miriam Rodell
15.00
Adel] Nordhous
15.00
Naomi Clampitt
15.00
Ruth Mitchell
15.00
Mary Fosdick
15.00
Nadine Evans
15.00
Ruth - reenslade
15.00
Olive Christy
15..00
Mary Sayre
15.00
Margaret Bagge
15.00
Mabel ;dolt
15.00
James Galloway
7.00
National Fire Protection
5.40
Advance Contractors Supply
32.25
Antes Sign Co.
8.50
Berry Bearing Co.
6.31
B -I -F Industries
4.25
B.A.T, Inc.
202.96
Roy Chaffin
10.00
J. B. Clow h Co.
233.75
Deerfield Review
67.62
DesPlaines Engineering
180.00
D -X Sunray Oil Co.
998.35
E & li Uti 1 i ty Sales
56.59
Fragassi TV
3.50
Franken Bros.
1:184.50
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Generl Tire Co.
Grimm- ;iiansen- Treland
'-Iautau & Otto
Village of Deerfield
S. W. :lawkes
:1olmes Motor Co.
Robert Hyi nk
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
Illinois Municipal League
N. J. Johnson
D. D. Kenney, Inc.
Ed Klasi nski
J. W. Koss
Lakeland Redigas
Lindemann Pharmacy
Madison Chemical
T. A. Matthews
R. D. McFarland
W.C. McCrone
Meyer & Wenthe
National Safety Council
National Safety Council
F. J. Henning & Son
Ann S. Olesak
P.F. Pettibone & Co.
Chas. E. Piper
Public Service Co.
Recorder of Deeds
Reiland & Bree
Charles Rogers
Wm. Ruehl $ Co.
Sinclair Mineral & Chemical Co.
Kenneth Shorts
Singer Printing
Sparking Spring Water
Norris W. Stilphen
Tropical Paint Co.
Waukegan Typewriter.
Wilmette Tire Co.
Zep Mfg. Corp.
141.42
14.75
61.54
.3.30
21.70
6.08
20.00
324.61
12.00
1,788.00
83.42
11.86
76.05
1.60
2.20
25.00
850.00
20.00
125.00
3.75
50.00
10.80
35.00
5.25
9.32
75.06
1,729.37
2.50.
23.48
423.39
18.36
20,10
340.00
49.00
5.40
5.45
3.47
1.24
35.08
18.00
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Wehle, that the bills as listed above
be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Peterson, Petesch, Porter, Wehle (5)
Ngys: None (0)
The meeting was recessed for a,meeting of the Board of Local Improvements
and was reconvened at 8 :25 P.M.
Gifts were presented to the retiring Trustees and President.
This concluded the actions of the retiring Board, and after taking the
Oath of Office, the newly elected officers, President David C. Whitne, Trustees
Ira K. Hearn, Jr., John A. S. Lindemann, and James E. Mandler, and Villaige Clerk
Catherine B. Price were seated.
Upon roll call the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
John F. Aberson
Ira K. Hearn, Jr.
John A. S. Lindemann
James E. Mandler
Maurice C. Petesch
Winston S. Prter
Absent: None.
Discussion was hdd regarding days and frequence of ,regular Board meetings.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that regular meetings be held
on the first and third Mondays of each month at 8 :00 P.M., and the required
ordinance be prepared.
Motion carried unanimously.
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_ Resolution - Manpower Commission A resolution was-presented and read establishing
a Manpower Commission, and appointing five members.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the resolution be adopted.
After discussion, Trustee Aberson moved,that the resolution be amdnded,to provide
that the Manpower Commission shall conduct its studies at the request of the President,
that terms of members shall be for three years after initial appointments, and that
one or more qualified persons shall be recommended to fill vacancies on Boards and
Commissions. Seconded by Trustee Hearn. Upon roll call, the amendment was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemang, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
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WHEREAS, it has been determined that it would be to the advantage of the
Village of Deerfield that a Committee of five members, known as the Manpower
Commission, be established to make a study of the personnel needs of the various
committees of the Village, and, at the request of the President, to make recommendations
of qualified persons for the consideration of the Board of Trustees'
a�° NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield, that:
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The Board of Trustees establish such a Committee and appoint the following
individuals to serve as indicated:
For three years - Mr. Joseph Powell
- Mr. Howard Kane
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Handler, Petesch (5)
Nays: Porter (1)
Ordinance
For
two years
- Mrs.
Jules Beskin
the President and Board of Trustees
on the first and
- Mrs.
Locke Rogers
o'clock P.H.
For
one year
- Mr.
Clifford Johnson
that the
The successor
of each
member
so appointed shall serve for a,term of three yea s.
BE
IT FURT,IER
RESOLVED
that the above established Manpower Commission be
requested
to conduct
a study
and recommend to the Board of Trustees at their meeting
in June one'.
or more
qualified
individuals to fill the vacancies existing on the
Boards and
Commissions
of the
Village.
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Handler, Petesch (5)
Nays: Porter (1)
Ordinance
- 1st & 3rd
An ordinance was presented for .regular meetings of
Monday Regular
Meetings
the President and Board of Trustees
on the first and
third Monday of each month at eight
o'clock P.H.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded'by
Teustoe Lindemann,
that the
rules be waived
to permit passage of the ordinance at its
first presentation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Petesch then,.moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the said crein-
ance be adopted. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded and the ordinance
declared passed:
Ayes: Aberson, ;learn, Lindemann, handler, Petesch, Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution - Sara Lee & M Trustee Petesch moved, seconded_ by Trustee Handler,
Regulations to Plan Corp. that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is evident that benefit would accrue to the Village bf Deerfield
by a re -study of the Plan Commission proposals relative to Sara Lee proposed Zoning
and a redraft of the M- Manufacturing District classification as prepared by them,
and
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WHEREAS, in light of the various criticisms which have been raised, it
would be well to consider these proposals as a whole:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Deerfield, that:
The proposed Sara Lee re- zoning of the Mercurio tract and the proposed
Zoning Amendment recently submitted by.the Plan Commission to the Board of
Trustees be referred back to them for further study to be returned, with what-
ever recommendations and modifications they feel are necessary, to the Board of
Trustees at the first regular meeting in June, 1961.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Somerset S/A Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
0- 61 -12) that the ordinance be adopted providing for the
improvement of Somerset Avenue between Forest
Avenue and Oakley Avenue, by special assessments. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter, Hearn (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Wilmot Sidewalk Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson,
S/A (0- 61 -13) that the ordinance be adopted providing for the
construction of sidewalks on Wilmot Road by
spec1al assessments. Adopted by the following -vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
Discussion was had regarding the provision of the Statutes which permits
sidewalks to be constructed by the owner within forty days after the passage of
the ordinance and the assessment rolls decreased by the engineer's estimated -
cost of construction of the sidewalk so installed.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that each person listed
on the assessment roll be notified that permits must be taken out by June 1, 1961
if the sidewalk is to be constructed by the owner or owner's contractor, and later
be notified of the final date for completion of the work in order to be excluded
from the assessment, in order that adequate dime be allowed for owners to comply
after the grading for curb and gutters iry completed. `
Motion carried unanimously.
An ordinance was presented providing for the installation of sewer and
water mains on Wilmot, Birchwood and Rosewood Avenue by special assessments. The
Manager stated that the Board of Local Improvements at the meting held April 12,
1961, had authorized proceeding with only the construction of the sanitary sewer.
Trustee Petesch pointed out that the sanitary sewer was required as an emergency
health measure, and construction of additional facilities should be carefully
studied in relation to the overall plan for the entire Hovland Subdivision.
Moved by Trustee Porter, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board
adjourn for a meeting of the Board of Local Improvements. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (5)
Nays: Petesch :) (1)
The meeting of the Board of Trustees was reconvened by the President at
9:50 P.M.
Resolution - Hovland Plan Trustee Mandler moved,.seconded by Trustee
to Plan Commission Petesch, that the following resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION
UiEREAS, the Citizens' Advisory Committee of School District #110 has
submitted a report to the Board of Trustees regarding the rezoning of the
Hovland Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, it would appear in the best :. I rterests of the community to have
further hearings and d -iscussions by the Plan Commission in connection with the
proposals of this report:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield, that:
The Board of Trustees refer this report of the Citizens' Advisory Committee
of School District #110 to the Plan Commission for a new public hearing with the
request that the recommendations of the Plan Commission be prepared and returned
for action by the Board of Trustees at their first regular meeting in July.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Rosewood - Birchwood
S/A Sewer Water (0- 61 -14)
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded
permit passage of the ordinance
following vote:
IN-
AFUI
The ordinance was presented providing for the
installation of sewer and water mains on Wilmot,
<.osewood and Birchwood Avenue by special assessments.
by Trustee Mandler, that the rules be waived to
at its first presentation. Adopted by the
IT- Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (5)
00 Nays: Petesch (1)
Trustee Aberson moved, seoonded by Trustee Mandler, that the said ordinance be
adopted. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded and the ordinance declared
passed:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, -learn, Porter (5)
Nays: Petesch (1)
The Manager was directed to notify property owners affected by the Roseviood-
Birchwood improvements of the Board's action.
Ordinance- Recapture Agree- The ordinance was presented providing for the
mentSchool District #108 collection by the Village of a connection charge
0 -61 -15 from the developer, to reimburse School District #108
for 70 of the cost ($3,710) of the installation of
sanitary sewer and water mains on Carriage Way Road and Smoke Tree Road, with
maps showing locations of said mains attached to and made a part of the ordinance.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the said ordinance be
adopted. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded, and the ordinance declared
passed:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: Mandler (1)
Approve Fund Transfers In accordance with the recommendations of the
Auditor for the Village, Mr. Harry Temple, Trustee
Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee:Aberson, that $4,258.79 be transferred from the
Old Water Fund to the New Water Fund, and the balance of approximately $53,000
remaining in the Old Water Fund be transferred to the General Corporate Fund, both
transfers to be retroactive.to the fiscal year 1960 -61.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that $50,000 be transferred from
the General Fund to the Sewer Revenue Fund, in repayment of the loan authorf.zed
November 11, 1959, said transfer to be retroactive to the fiscal year 1960 -61.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that $68,000 be transferred
from the Sewer Revenue Fund Ao the General Corporate Fund retroactive to the
fiscal year 1960 -61.
Motion ca,r. r i ed unanimously.
Objection was made by a member of the audience to the use of payments
made for sewer service charges for general operations of the Village. The Manager
stated operating costs of the sewerage system would be increased with completion
of the plant enlargement.
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Discussion was had regarding the use of bond funds replafed by the Federal
Grant for sewage treatment plant construction. Trustee Porter moved that the
Board authorize the abatement of the tax levy for the 1960 Sewer Bond issue
using excess bond funds to meet payments. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Sales Tax Funds
The use of Sales
Tax income was discussed at
Resolution
length. Trustee
Aberson moved, seconded by
Trustee Hearn, that
the following resolution
be'adopted:
RESOLVED that Sales Tax Funds in excess of
the amounts nequired for
Municipal Building Bond
payments and commitments
for the Frost and Breitling
parking lots be and are
hereby made available for
General Corporate purposes;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resolution passed March ;9, 1960 which
provided that $2,000 per month be set aside from Sales Tax receipts for parking
lot acquisition and improvements be rescinded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Budget The Budget for the fiscal year 1961 -62 was
reviewed. Decision was made to charge the
operating costs ofthe Village Hall to the Water Fund, Sewer Fund, Street and
Bridge Fund and General Corporate Purposes Fund, each paying one - quarter of
the total cost. The operation of the Village Garage shall be paid by the
Water Fund, Sewer Fund and Street and Bridge Fund, each paying one -third of
the total cost.
It was further decided that no funds shall be budgeted for contingencies,
although funds will be appropriated in the annual appropriation ordinance and
shown in the tax levy ordinance.
Resol,ution - Authorized Trustee Petesch moved , seconded by Trustee
Signatures Lindemann, that the following resolution be
a dopted:
RESOLVED that following officials be and are hereby authorized to sign
checks on behalf of the Village of Deerfield: David C. Whitney, President, or
Trustee Winston S. Porter, or Trustee Ira K. Hearn, Jr:; Ann S. Olesak, Treasurer;
and Catherine B. Price, Village Clerk; three signatures required.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Petesch, seconded
by Trustee Hearn, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED- C/QLAJ-'`CY T/
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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