07/10/1961•
Trustee Hearn then moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board
of Zoning Appeals be directed to hold a public hearing on Mr. LeSueur's request
for a variation.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Mandler,
seconded by Trustee Hearn, the meeting was adjourned to,July 10, 1961 at 8 :00
p.m. due to the date of the regular meeting falling on the July 4th holiday.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED:,
President
ATTEST:
Vi 11age Clerk
July 10, 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, July 10, 1961 at 8 :05 p.m. The clerk called the
roll and reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
Ira 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. Mr. Norris
Stilphen, Village Manager, was also present.
Approve $875 to Greengard Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Greenwood Storm Sewer S/A Lindemann, that the Board approve extra engin-
eering costs of $875 to Charles Greengard.and
Associates for additonal engineering on the Greenwood Storm Sewer Special Assess-
ment project, as previously approved by the Board of Local Improvements. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Potter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Moved by Trustee Hearn, seconded by Trustee Mandler, and carried unanimously,
that minutes of the meeting held June 26, 1961 be approved and posted in the lobby
for public inspection.
Appropriation Ordinance Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn,
0 -61 -25 that the annual Appropriation Ordinance be
dopted for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1961
and ending April 30, 1962, with total appropriations of $1,405,527. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Sign Ordinance To Committee
Trustee Mandler, thlit Trust,
Commission, Board of Zoning
proposed ordinance, and the
ordinance. Motion carried
Discussion was had regarding the proposed Sign
Ordinance. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by
ae Porter chair a committee of members of the Plan
Appeals and Building Board of Appeals, to review the
Plan Commission hold a public hearing on the revised
unanimously.
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Appoint George Ricker The Manpower" Commission's recommendations having
Bd. of Police Commissioners been received, President Whitney appointed Mr.
George S. Ricker, 1333 Warrington Road, to the
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners as the employee member. Trustee Petesch
moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the appointment of Mr. Ricker be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Manpower Commission will be requested to submit names of persons qualified
to serve on the Community Relations and Communications Committee.
Resignation - Hunter Johnson
A letter of resignation was received from Mr.
Bd. of Police Commissioners
Hunter Johnson, Board of Police Commissioners,
who is moving from the Village. Trustee Petesch
moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Village Manager be directed to write
Manager was directed to continue negotiations
Mr.. Johnson, expressing the Board's appreciation for his outstanding servicee to
with the University on the terms
the Village.
Appoint Committee Re:
Motion carried unanimously.
Shepard Law Suit
Ordinance - Community Relations
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
& Communications Committee
that an ordinance be adopted establishing a
Discussion was had of the zoning
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Community Relations and Communications Committee,
e
anything that would be harmful to the residents.
setting terms of appointment, purpose and function
Trustee Porter was appointed by
of the committee, objectives and
general operating policies. Adopted by the following
a meeting with Mr. Shepard in an
vote:
stated that Nr. Babcock, zoning
attorney, had not been contacted in connection with
thi.s matter.
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler,
Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The Manpower Commission will be requested to submit names of persons qualified
to serve on the Community Relations and Communications Committee.
Resolution - Approve The question of widening Deerfield Road through the
Deerfield Rd. Widening use of County and Federal funds was discussed at
length, as well as the proposed North Avenue - Berkeley
Road improvement. Mr. Karl Berning, West Deerfield Township Supervisor, read a copy
of a-letter addressed to Governer Kerner in which the writer opposed the North Avenue -
Berkeley Road construction as a misuse of public monies. A letter was received in
favor of the North Avenue improvement. After further discussion, Trustee Mandler
moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the folly ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield, that:
The plans 6f, the County and Federal Government be approved for the widening
of Deerfield Road from the East Village limits to Rosemary Terrace in accordance
with the plans and specifications heretofore prepared, and pursuant to the agreement
that trees and sidewalks be replaced.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: '-learn, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: Lindemann (1)
The Manager was requested by the President to list all study committees on
each agenda in order that no report may be overlooked. He was directed to get the
opinion of the Attorney General on the new Municipal Justice legislation.
S.P.E.B.S.Q.A. Sign The request by S.P.E.B.S.Q.A. fpr a permit for a
sign was referred to the Village Manager to
investigate the feasibility of adding this title to the signs erected by the Chamber
of Commerce at the entrances to the Village.
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Johns 'Aopkins Study
The contract with Johns Hopkins University for a
sewerage study was presented, and referred to the
Village Attorney for review. Toe
Manager was directed to continue negotiations
with the University on the terms
of said contract.
Appoint Committee Re:
Letters were read from Attorney Thomas Matthews
Shepard Law Suit
regarding negotiated settlement of the Shepard
Mandamus suit (Deerfield Garden Apartments).
Discussion was had of the zoning
issues involved, and President Whitney stated the
Board had no intention of doing
anything that would be harmful to the residents.
Trustee Porter was appointed by
the President to work with Mr. Stilphen to arrange
a meeting with Mr. Shepard in an
attempt to resolve the problems. The Manager
stated that Nr. Babcock, zoning
attorney, had not been contacted in connection with
thi.s matter.
Resolution - Approve The question of widening Deerfield Road through the
Deerfield Rd. Widening use of County and Federal funds was discussed at
length, as well as the proposed North Avenue - Berkeley
Road improvement. Mr. Karl Berning, West Deerfield Township Supervisor, read a copy
of a-letter addressed to Governer Kerner in which the writer opposed the North Avenue -
Berkeley Road construction as a misuse of public monies. A letter was received in
favor of the North Avenue improvement. After further discussion, Trustee Mandler
moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the folly ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield, that:
The plans 6f, the County and Federal Government be approved for the widening
of Deerfield Road from the East Village limits to Rosemary Terrace in accordance
with the plans and specifications heretofore prepared, and pursuant to the agreement
that trees and sidewalks be replaced.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: '-learn, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: Lindemann (1)
The Manager was requested by the President to list all study committees on
each agenda in order that no report may be overlooked. He was directed to get the
opinion of the Attorney General on the new Municipal Justice legislation.
S.P.E.B.S.Q.A. Sign The request by S.P.E.B.S.Q.A. fpr a permit for a
sign was referred to the Village Manager to
investigate the feasibility of adding this title to the signs erected by the Chamber
of Commerce at the entrances to the Village.
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Approve Purchase Police Car Two bids were received on a police patrol car
Holmes Motors $2,275 as follows:
BIDDER! MAKE NET COST (Includes trade -in)
Glenview Motor Sales Lark (1962) $2,170.00
Glenview
Holmes Motors Ford (1961) $2,275.00
Highland Park
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Board accept the
bid of Holmes Motors, Highland Park, for a 1961 Ford at a price of $2,275.00.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Hearn recommended, and the Board approved, that a basic policy of
vehicle replacement be established for all departments of the Village, and the
Manager was directed to work with Department heads to evaluate the economic life
of vehicles.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
M- Manufacturing Regulations that the rules be waived to permit action on a
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regulations and parking requirements for manu-
facturing establishments, at its first presentation. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Mandler then moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the said
ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the vote was as follows, and the ordinance
was declared passed:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Zoning Amendment in Pamphlet Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Lindemann, that the Manufacturing Zoning Amend-
ment be published in pamphlet form in the interests of economy.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve $4939.33 to Mayer Paving The Manager reported that Westgate improvements
Westgate Public Benefit along four sideyards had been constructed on a
cash basis instead of by special assessments,
and the Village's share of the cost as a Public Benefit amounted to $4,939.33.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that payment of $4,939.33 be
approved to Mayer Paving for Public Benefits. Adopted by the folly ing vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The meeting recessed at 9:55 p.m., and was reconvened at 10 :00 p.m.,
with Village Attorney Matthews present.
Time Extension - The contractor for the improvements to the Sewage
Sewage Plant Contract Treatment plant requested a time extension for
completion of the plant. Trustee Mandler moved,
seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the'request be granted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A report from the Village Attorney was read, in connection with the
location of the Deerfield Commons sign in the roadway on Lot 7, Bleimehl's Sub-
division, in which he stated the risk to the Village was remote and no public
liability coverage appeared necessary.
Delinquent S!A Letter A letter prepared by the Village Attorney to be
Approved sent to delinquent special assessments accounts
was presented for approval. Trustee Mandler moved,
seconded by Trustee Porter, that the letter be approved and sent to such accounts
with a statement showing the amount delinquent.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Blietz -Nixon Sign
100 Waukegan Road
east side, the petitioner
moved, seconded by Trustee
Appeals be accepted, and a
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The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended that approval
be given Blietz -Nixon for an 8 ft. x 24 ft. sign to
be located in the 100 block of Waukegan Road on the
laving requested a 12 ft. x 36 ft. sign. Trustee Porter
Mandler, that the recommendation of the Board of Zoning
permit issued for said sign.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Variation Lot Q The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval of
Owner's Division a variation to Mr. Haaken Lunde, to permit the
subdivision of Lot "Q', Owner's Division, into four
lots having frontages of 82 ft. instead of 100 ft. frontage required Ln R -1 Districts.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the recommendation of the Board
of Zoning Appeals be accepted,'and an ordinance be prepared granting said variation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Tax Payment $1378.24 The Manager and Attorney discussed taxes owed
Antes Property on the Antes property acquired by the Village, a
portion of which was sold to the Township, the
amount of delinquent taxes being $1378.24 due to Jean Castles and Harvey Smith, the
purchasers of the taxes. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the
Board approve payment in order to clear title to the property, said payment to be
m ade from the General Administrative miscellaneous account. Roll call was as follows:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Police Department
reference to the Board of Pol
and Chief of Police. Trustee
existing rules bee studied by
and Chief of Police, and that
A lengthy discussion was had regarding the administra-
tion of the Police Departm ent., with specific
ice Commissioners, the Village Board, Village Manager
Hearn proposed and the Board concurred, that copies of
a committee consisting of the Village Attorney, Manager
copies of rules be given each Board member.
Legislative Action A communication was received from the Illinois Munici-
pal League regarding certain bills affecting
municipalities. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the Manager
be directed to write to the proper State officials, expressing the Village's opposition
to H.B. 999 -1199, establishing minimum fire::and police salaries, (adding -that the
Village exceeds these minimums); H.B. 945 -948, requring publication of the complete
Treasurer's report and establishing penalties; and H.B. 1653, transferring $19,million
from M.F.T. to the State General Revenue Fund, and supporting the Planning Bill,
H.B. 1324.
Motion carried unanimously.
Oppose Business Rezoning
SE Corner Sanders & Deerfield
of Deerfield and Sanders Road
the Deerfield Village Hall on
Trustee Lindemann, that the B
as constituting "spot zoning"
Motion carried unanimously.
A notice of hearing was received from the Lake County
Zoning Board of Appeals on the petition of John
Sheridan to rezone property on-the Southeast corner
to Business classification, said hearing to be held in
July 25, 1961. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by
card go on record as opposing the petitioned rezoning
and detrimental to the orderly development of the area.
The Manager reported that Dr. Arthur Baker, Lake County Health Department, and
Mr. Ben Leland, State Sanitary Water Board, would make an inspection of the National
Brick Company clay pit on Tuesday, July 11, 1961 at 2 :30 p.m. in connection with a
proposed sanitary landfill operation.
He further reported Mr. Benjamin oft-the Countryside Water Company had requested
plans of the County Line Road water main, and permission to construct a pit with a
cross connection with the Village water system. It was the consensus of the Board
it would be detrimental to the Village. Trustee Porter suggested that Countryside be
Permitted to build the pit with no cross connection, with a standby charge of $100
per month.
Trustee Porter was requested to check into the proposed Forest Preserve site
north of the High School. The public hearing on proposed 'sites will be held Wednesday,
July 26, 1961 at 1 :30 p.m. in the Court House.