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June 5, 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 Monday, June 5, 1961 at 8 :00 p.m. The clerk called the roll and
reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
I.ra K. Hearn, Jr.
John A. S. Lindemann
James E. Mandler
Maurice C. Petesch
Winston S. Porter
Absent: John F. Aberson
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 Hearn, th &t minutes of the regular
meeting held May 15, 1961 be_approved as submitted and posted in the lobby for
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public inspection. Motion carried unanimously.
President Whitney stated he regretted the report of the Plan Commission
` on revised Manufacturing regulations had been received too late for act -on at
this time.
Sara Lee to Plan Commission Mr. Jack Siegal, attorney for Kitchens of Sara Lee,
Inc., requested the Board to refer the Sare Lee
zoning matter back to the Plan Commission. He stated the previous applicati on
was incomplete, and it would be in the best interests of his client and the Board
that a full explanation be made. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
that the Sara Lee rezoning be referred back to the Plan Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
Manpower Commission The report of the Manpower Commission was received,
Report Referred Back and it was the consensus of the Board that at
least one alternate should be submitted in the
recommendations for appointments to the various Boards and Commissions of the
Village. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the report be
referred back to the Manpower. Commission for alternate recommendations.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Parking Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Zoning Amendment (0- 61 -18) Lindemann, that na ordinance be adopted amending
the Zoning Ordinance, Section XVI, by establishing
220 sq. ft. of area, exclusive of driveways, as parking area for one vehicle, and
also amending the parking requirements for the Business Districts. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Aberson entered the meeting and was present thereafter.
Ordinance - Pinball Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
Machines (0- 61 -19) that an ordinance be adopted making it unlawful
to maintain or permit the use of any pinball
machine or other coin operated amusement device in any public place in the Village
of Deerfield, and setting forth penalties for violations thereof. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter
Nays: Aberson, Mandler (2)
Ordinance - Vacation of Trustee
Part of Kenmore (0- 61 -20) that an
Kenmore
adjacent to Lots 116, 117, 118 and 119,
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Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
ordinance be adopted vacating that part of
Avenue lying south of Hackberry Road and
J. S. Hovland's First Addition to Deerfield,
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reserving to the Village the right to maintain any public utilities located
therein. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch., Pa ter (6)
Nays: None (0)
No Appeal Ramsay Suit The Village Attorney submitted a written report
on pending l Lti ga.ti.6n,... He reported, that• i n
the Ramsay sign case, the Court had found in favor of the defendant, and if the
Board desired to appeal this decision, the cost was estimated to be $1500.
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that no appeal be
taken from the County Court's decision in the Ramsay case.
Motion carried unanimously.
The President directed that a letter be sent to the Plan Commission,
asking for a list of matters pending before the Commission, with particular
interest in the Master Plan.
Tax Objection A letter was received from the State's Attorney
reporting that a tax objection had been filed
by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railway Company, in connection
with the levy for the Plan Commission. Trustee Porter proposed, and the Board
approved, that the Manager or Attorney be directed to write the State's Attorney,
pointing out that an amount greater than the levy had been expended for pro-
fessional planning services, and a letter be sent to the Railroad pointing out
that the station grounds were being beautified by the Village, and it was poor
public relations to file such an objection.
Scavenger Truck Parking The parking of scavenger trucks at the Village
garage was discussed at length, petitions having
beenfiled requesting the Board to require removal of these trucks. President
Whitney stated it was obvious that ,residents were dissatisfied with present
arrangements, and appointed Trustee Lindemann as Chairman of a committee of his
selection to investigate the problem and submit a recommendation to the Board
at its next meeting.
Pereonnel Rules to Committee Proposed Personnel Rules and Rcgulations and
a Code of Ethics for public officials were
discussed briefly. The President appointee a committee of Trustees Lindemann,
Petesch, Mandler and Hearn to review the proposed rules and submit their
recommendation, and asked each member to annotate his copy and forward to the
committee as part of their study.
Approve Apt. Blg. Permit Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
1121 Waukegan - Tanelian Lindemann, that the Board approve the issuance
of a Building Permit to Ed Tanelian for a 7 unit
apartment building at 1121 Waukegan Road, as recommended by the Building
Commissioner. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
The meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m. amd re- convened at 10 :00 p.m.
Village Hall - .Church Driveway The Manager reported an agreement had been
made with the Presbyterian Church, wherein the
Church would grant a 6 ft. easement immediately adjoining the south side of the
present Village Hall driveway, and the Village would construct the pavement
thereon to serve both the Village Hall and Church parking lots. The Village
Attorney was requested to prepare the necessary documents to consummate the
agreement, for action by the Board. Questions were raised regarding the 1957
agreement, in particular the cost of the paving.
The President appointed Trustees Porter, Aberson and Lindemann as a
committee to work with the Village Engineer and representatives from the
Church to resolve the widening of the driveway.
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Committees Trustee Aberson stated he was opposed to the
appointment of Committees of the Board, since they
tended to take away authority from the Village Manager as the administrative head
of :the Village. Discussion was had regarding a committee system, and President
Whitney.stated committees should concern themselves only with matters of policy,
leaving administrative matters solely to the Manager. He stated further,that,
with two meetings a month, committees were mandatory if the business of the Village
was to be handled expeditiously, and for the Board to meet as a Committee of the
Whole, in addition to the regular meetings, was impractical. After further
discussion, he proposed the following standing committees and members, the first
names of each committee to be chairman:
Finance Hearn, Porter, Aberson
Planning Porter, Aberson, Laindemann
Public Works Aberson, Hearn, Mandler
Public Safety Petesch, Porter, Lindemann
Public Welfard Lindemann, Petesch, Mandler
Governmental Mandler, Petesch, Hearn
' Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that standing committees be
established as proposed by the President, and that nothing be submitted to
committees except by action of the Board.
Further, discussion was had, and after Trustee Lindemann stated he did not
like to vote on a matter of such importance at this time, the motion and second
were withdrawn by Trustees Petesch and Porter.
Committees previously appointed were rescinded by the President, who
requested that Board..members, as a Committee of theWhole, submit questions
to the Manager, regarding the Village Hall- Church driveway.
Fragassi- Gastfield Driveway The Building Commissioner submitted a plan for a
proposed driveway on Lot 7, Bleimehl's Subdivision,
on which the street construction is to be started June 12th, the proposed drive-
way to serve both the Fragassi and Gastfield properties, with ingress from
Deerfield Road on the Fragassi property, and egress to the roadway on Lot 7. After
a discussion of safety factors and the agreement with Deerfield Commons owners,
Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board approve the
plan submitted by the Buildnng Commissioner to serve the Fragassi and Gastfield
properties. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded, and the motion
failed to carry:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler (3)
Nays: Aberson, Petesch, Porter, Whitney {4)
Mr. Laurence Dondanville, Westgate Road, a traffic engineer, recommended
that the proposed addition to the Fragassi building be constructed on the Deerfield
Road frontage, with both existing driveways eliminated, and the driveway for both
ingress and egress be located from Lot 7, giving access to both properties.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the access drive-
way be approved contingent upon construction of the addition on the Deerfield Road
frontage; the abandonment of both existing driveways serving Lot 6; construction
of curb, gutter and sidewalks to tie in with the existing plan for improvements;
and that Mr. Fragassi notify the Village of his acceptance of this plan within four days
Motion carried unanimously.
Finance Committee A letter was received from Briarwcods Country Club
asking for a reduction in the Liquor License•fee.
The Manager reported they had agreed to their request being held in absyance until
a complete revenue study has been made. Trustee Hearn suggested the appointment
of a committe of Board members and the Manager and Treasurer for a comprehensive
study of the overall revenue picture. Trustee'Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Hearn, that.Trustees Hearn, Aberson and Porter be appointed to serve on this
commi ttee.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Resolutions - Authorized Signatures
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Resolution be adopted:
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by
Trustee Porter, that the following
WHEREAS, it is desirable to facilitate the authorization of payment of
the obligations of the Village of Deerfield:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Deerfield, that:
The following officials be and hereby are authorized to sign voucher
checks of the Village of Deerfield, only one signature required:
President David Whitney, Trustee Winston Porter, or Trustee John
Lindemann.
The resolution was adopted by unanimous vote.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it is desirable to facilitate the authorization of payment of
the obligations of the Village of Deerfield:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Boardof Trustees
of the Village of Deerfield, that:
The payment of bills be approved by warrant and that the President, or in
his absence, the following trustees be permitted to sign warrants, Trustee
Winston Porter, and Trustee John Lindemann, saiid' warrant to be attested by the
Clerk.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it is desirable to facilitate the authovi•.zati on of payment of
the obligations of the Village of Deerfield:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trusteee
of the Village of Deerfield, that:
The following officials be and are hereby authorized to sign payroll
checks of the Village of Deerfield, two signatures required:
President David Whitney, Trustee Winston Porter, Trustee John Lindemann,
and Village Manager Norris Stilphen.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Zoning Variation A letter was received
LeSueur, Lot 19, Von Linde;s Rosemary Terrace, req
Sub. (0- 61 -21) his application for a
by the Boardof Zoning
moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the variation
be prepared to grant said variation.
from Mr. Marshall LeSueur,
jesting the Board to review
sideyard variation, approved
Appeals. Trustee Porter
be approved and an ordinance
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Aberson then moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the rules
be waived to permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that an ordinance
be adopted granting a variation to Mr. Marshal I- LeSueur to permit the construction
of an attached garage and family room within six inches of the North lot line of
Lot 19, O.B. von Linde's Subdivision. Adopted by the.followi.ng vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (5)
Nays: Petesch (1)