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05/15/196151 May 15, 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 Chargbers of the Village Hall on Monday, May 15, 1961 at 8 :00 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported the .fol:bowi ng were Present: David C. Whitney, President John F. Aberson 1 ra K. Hearn, Jr. John A. S. Lindemann James E. Mandler Maurice C. Petesch Winston S. Porter Absent: None Plan Commission Discussion Mr. Peter Weinert, Chairman of the Plan Commission, Sara Lee & M- Regulations reviewed the report of the Plan Commission dated January 28, 1961, in connection with the peti t-i;on of Kitchens of Sara Lee, Inc. for the rezoning of the Mercurio -Mi rabel to tract. He also discussed recommended revisions of the Manufacturing regulations, stressing the need to consider these matters in the overall plan of the Village's growth. After a lengthy discussion, President Whitney summarized the Plan Commission-Is position as follows: 1. It would be irresponsible to establish a special set of zoning laws for one industry. 2. The rezoning of the Mercurio- Mirabello tract would require a basic change in the Master Zoning Plan of the Village, requiring a review of a 1 1 Manufacturing and 0 & R property, and its influence on nearby residential property. President Whitney stated it would be desirable for the Plan Commission, in its final report on the Sara Lee rezoning request, to include a report of the effects of such rezoning on the whole area. Questions of the adequacy of sewer and water facilities were raised, as well as provisions for surface drainage. The Manager reported Baxter and Woodman, Engineers for the Village, had stated there would be no problem in connection with sewage treatment. Budget - 1961 -62 After a brief discussion of the Budget for the fiscal year May 1, 1961 - April 30, 1962, Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Budget be approved and adopted. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 9:40 and reconvened by the President at 9:45 p.m. Resolution Opposing Landfill A letter was received from the Plan Commission, Special Permit recommending that the Board take official action to oppose both the granting of a special permit for a dry sanitary landfill on the National Brick Company property, and the rezoning of that part of the property presently zoned R -4 -B to 1. -1 industrial, as petitioned by the National Brick Company. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that a resolution be adopted protesting against and objecting to the granting of a special permit for the landfill proposed by the National Brick Company. Motion carried unanimously. and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Messrs. Thomas Matthews, Village Attorney, and Norris Stilphen, Manager, were also present. ' Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the minutes of the adjourned meeting held May 3, 1961 be approved as submitted and posted in the lobby for public inspection. Motion carried unanimously. Plan Commission Discussion Mr. Peter Weinert, Chairman of the Plan Commission, Sara Lee & M- Regulations reviewed the report of the Plan Commission dated January 28, 1961, in connection with the peti t-i;on of Kitchens of Sara Lee, Inc. for the rezoning of the Mercurio -Mi rabel to tract. He also discussed recommended revisions of the Manufacturing regulations, stressing the need to consider these matters in the overall plan of the Village's growth. After a lengthy discussion, President Whitney summarized the Plan Commission-Is position as follows: 1. It would be irresponsible to establish a special set of zoning laws for one industry. 2. The rezoning of the Mercurio- Mirabello tract would require a basic change in the Master Zoning Plan of the Village, requiring a review of a 1 1 Manufacturing and 0 & R property, and its influence on nearby residential property. President Whitney stated it would be desirable for the Plan Commission, in its final report on the Sara Lee rezoning request, to include a report of the effects of such rezoning on the whole area. Questions of the adequacy of sewer and water facilities were raised, as well as provisions for surface drainage. The Manager reported Baxter and Woodman, Engineers for the Village, had stated there would be no problem in connection with sewage treatment. Budget - 1961 -62 After a brief discussion of the Budget for the fiscal year May 1, 1961 - April 30, 1962, Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Budget be approved and adopted. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 9:40 and reconvened by the President at 9:45 p.m. Resolution Opposing Landfill A letter was received from the Plan Commission, Special Permit recommending that the Board take official action to oppose both the granting of a special permit for a dry sanitary landfill on the National Brick Company property, and the rezoning of that part of the property presently zoned R -4 -B to 1. -1 industrial, as petitioned by the National Brick Company. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that a resolution be adopted protesting against and objecting to the granting of a special permit for the landfill proposed by the National Brick Company. Motion carried unanimously. 52 Resolution Opposing Rezoning Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee to 1 -1 National Brick Co. Lindemann, that a resolution be adopted pro - testing against and objecting to the change in zoning from R -4 -B to 1 -1 classification for the National Brick Company as having a harmful effect on neighboring property in the Village. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Petesch questioned the four:-foot sidewalks constructed on Rosemary Terrace adjacent to the new municipal parking lot, and the change in design of the driveway which would permit cars to proceed north on Rosemary Terrace. The Manager explained that the four foot sidewalk was a replacement and there was not sufficient room for a five foot walk. The design change, he stated, was inconsequential, and the Village could enforce no turns to the north on Rosemary. Trustee Petesch left the meeting. Ordinance - Parking Amendment Fir.st'presentati.on. was made of an ordinance 1st Presentation amending the parking requirements for business establishments, and setting 220 sq. ft. as parking space for one vehicle. Petition - Vacation of Kenmore A petition for the vacation of a part of Kenmore lst Presentation- Vacation Ord. Avenue from the south line of lots fronting on Hackberry Road to Rosewood Avenue was received from School District #110, and the Deerfield Park District. The ordinance effectuating the petitioned vacation was presented for action at the next meeting. Ordinance - Greenwood Sewer An ordinance was presented amending the ordinance S/A Amendment (0- 61 -16) providing for the construction of the Greenwood Storm Sewer by special assessments. Trustee . Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the rules be waived to permit action on its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Aberson then moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call,-the ordinance passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (5) Nays: None (0' Ordinance - No Food Sales An ordinance was presented making it unlawful on Streets (0- 61 -17) to sell food for human consumption on any public street or way in the Village, and setting forth penalties for violations thereof. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the rules be waived to permit actionon the said ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Porter, Whitney (4) Nays: Aberson, Mandler, (2) Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Pcr, ter, that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann Nays: Aberson, Mandler Authorize Lindemann to Sign Checks accounts of the Village Porter, Whitney (4) (2) Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that Trustee John A. S. Lindemann be authorized to sign checks drawn on the various of Deerfield, in addition to those heretofore authorized. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution - Sister City Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Committee Aberson, that the following resolution be adopted: 1 1 1 53 WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield has for sime time had a Sister City affiliation with Ludinghausne, Germany, designed to improve understanding between the peoples of Ludinghousen and Deerfield; and WHEREAS, it would seem to be desirable to have a Sister City Committee to further implement our Sister City program: NOW, THEREFORE, BE-IT RESOLVED by the President and*Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield, that: A Sister City Committee of three individuals be appointed for this purpose; and ' BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Manpower Commission of the Village of Deerfield be. requested to recommend the names of three or more individuals eminently qualified to serve on this committee. Motion carried unanimously. �b A letter was recevied from the Committee to Maintain the North Shore Railroad, requesting a donation of $250 for expenses incurred in opposing the U�J abandonment of the North Shore Railroad. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that no donation be made at this time. Motion carried unanimously. 1st Presentation The first presentation was made of an ordinance Pinball Ordinance prohibiting pinball machines in the Village of Deerfield, to be acted upon at the next meeting. Resignation- L.B.WaltonSr. A letter was received from Mr. Lewis B. Walton, Sr. Bd- of Zoning Appeals submitting his resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that Mr. Walton's resignation be accepted with regret, and the Manager be directed to write to Mr. Walton, expressing appreciation for his many years of service for the betterment of the Village, and to also notify the Manpower Commission of the vacancy. Motion carried unanimously. A letter was received from Mr. Joseph Koss, Wilmot Road, requesting that the Village waive sidewalk fees on connection with the construction of sidewalks on Wilmot Road. The Manager was directed to write Mr. Koss, stating that the fee of 15C per sq. ft. was required for engineering costs. Bids S Contract - Frost Bids were recevied May 15, 1961 for the improvement Lot Improvement to Mayer of Lot 7, Bleimehl's Subdivision (Frost Lot) as follows: BIDDER BID Eric Bolander $ 12,469.00 Libertyville, Ill. Mayer Paving 8,277.50 Skoki e';., I 1 1 . Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. 12,334.24 Des Plaines, Ill. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the low bid of Mayer Paving Company be accepted, and execution of the contract be authorized.. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (5) Nays: None (0) Petition - Scavenger Truck Petitions were received signed by 260 residents of 1Parki nq .at Vi 1 lage Garage the Vi 1 lage objecting to the parking of private scavenger trucks at the Village garage, and the dumping of refuse and fires at the site. The Manager reported the site has been 54 cleaned up, and the trucks are cleaned daily with no garbage held overnight. After a lengthy discussion, President Whitney stated the matter would be taken up at the next meeting in three weeks, at which time a report would be mad on existing conditions. Lack of enforcement of safety rules was cited by a representative of the Deerfield PTAs as the cause of a minor accident at the sewage treatment plant. He :r.equested. -that. he be. noti f i ed of meetings of the Safety Council and asked that all ordinances be strictly enforced to give maximum protection to the children of the Village. Mrs. Will Loarie, Oxford Road, stated the unfenced clay pit at the National Brick Company was very dangerous, and urged that immediate action be taken to require fencing of the area to safeguard the children of the community. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Aberson and seconded by Trustee Mandler, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Village Clerk APPROVED: President 1 1