09/18/196190
September 18, 1961
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village ofDeerfield was called to order by the President in the Council ChImbers
of the Village Hall on Monday, Spetmber 18, 1961 at 8 :15 P.M. The clerk-called
the roll and reported the fol1owa,gg were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
John F. Aberson
James E. Mandler
Winston S. Porter
Absent: Ira K. Hearn, Jr.
John A. S. Lindemann
Maurice C. eetesch
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs, Thomas Matthews, Village Attorney, and Norris Stilphen, Manager.
Moved by Trustee Aberson, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that minutes of
the regular meeting held September 5, 1961 be approved as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
Trustee John A. S. Lindemann entered the meeting and was present thereafter.
Terms - Community Relations
appointed are as follows:
Richard Montgomery
Richard Schlesinger
Duke Miller
Jules Beskin
Richard McCurdy
President Whitney stated the terms for members of
The Community Relations Council previously
one year
two years
two years
three years
three years
Ordinance - Deerfield Savings An ordinance was presented granting a variation
S Loan Sign Variation (0- 61 -40) from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to permit
the construction of a sign attached to the
Deerfield Savings and Loan building and extending 69 inches therefrom. Trustee
Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, tha t the rules be waived to permit
action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the said ordinance
be adopted. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Aberson,,Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0).
The President declared the ordinance adopted.
Ordinance - Variation An ordinance was presented granting a variation
1040 Chestnut (0- 61 -41) from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to permit
the enlargement of the house at 1040 Chestnut
Street so that the house, as remodeled, wi 1 1 be within six feet of the exi s.ti ng
garage; provided that if the said existing garage is replaced, the new garage will
be in..conformance with the terms of the Zoning Ordinance. Trustee Aberson
moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the rules be waived to permit action
on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Aberson then moved that the. said ordinance be adopted. SEconded
by Trustee Mandler, Roll call resulted as follows and the ordinance was declared
passed:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
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1st Presenation Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Re :Dry Cleaning Machines regulating the inst6l.tation of automatic dry
cleaning machines in the Village of Deerfield,
action on the said ordinance to be taken at the next meeting.
M Zoning Amendment Approved The President signed the ordinance amending the
Manufacturing District regulations, passed
September 5, 1961, indicating his approval thereof, (0- 61 -39), and publication in
pamphlet form was authorized.
Refer Proposed Amendments President Whitney reported the public hearing on the
f-or.Public Hearings proposed Shepard Subdivision had been continued by
the Plan Commission. The, report of Mr. Richard
Babcock, attorney for the Osterman Avenue residents, was given the Village Attorney
for his comments. Mr. Babcock's suggestion regarding a zoning amendment to prohibit
the use of a lot zoned single family residence district for vehicular access to
Multiple family, Business, Office and Research or Manufacturing zoned property was
discussed briefly. The Village Attorney suggested that an amendment be considered
which would provide that when a zoning change has been referred for a public hearing,
no permit shall be issued that would be prohibited by the proposed change for a period
of 4 to 6 weeks after the reference. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee
Lindemann, that the above described amendments be referred to the Plan Commission
for public hearings.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Manager reported the insurance Committee would meet with Mr. Ned Piper
on September 25th; and the proposed.Sign Ordinance would be reviewed by the Plan
Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals at a joint meeting on September 27th.
President Whitney requested the Manager to arrange a meeting of the Engineering
Committee, three proposals having been received.
The Manager was directed to write to Mr. Edward Walchli regarding progress
on.the Building Code study. He was also requested to turm over to the Village
Attorney all correspondence regarding the Village's contract with D -X Sunray Oil
Company.
Approve Bills - Payroll The
following bills were presented for consideration:
August Payroll
$ 18,506.96
Carolyn Breitling
224.70
Fred G. Breitling
224.70
American Public Works Assn.
30.00
Robert G. Porter
6.15
Northwestern University
16.95
George D. Hardin
1,402.56
N.B. Oppenheim
774.61
Adams Art & Deisgn
14..00
Antes.Sign Co.
13.50
Tony Baer
7.80
Berry Bearing
25.78
Peter Baker & Son
825.04
Burgess, Anderson & Tate
29.74
CArlson Elctronics
83.00
Central Tire Co.
13.50
City of Highland Park
19,349.28
Cosmas Foods
6.14
H. W. Crane Co.
59.60
Dahl's
81.35
Deerfield Oil Co.
6.25
Deerfield Review
206.31
Doetsch Bros.
15.00
D -X Oil Co.
515.44
E & H Uti 1 i ty
134.53
Ford Pharmacy
19.80
Fragassi TV
6.47
Franken Bros.
103'.00
C. C. Freiman
Hautau & Otto
83.77
Holmes Motor Co.
2,291.00
Home 1 i to
12.15
Illinois Bell Telephone
351.84
Illinois Municipal League
240.00
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Interstate Electric
Joseph Lumber
R. Koski
Village of Deerfield
C. Magee
Material Service
T. A. Matthews
Menoni & Mocogni
Meyer & Wenthe
Motor Parts &. Machine
National Chemsearch
H. E. Neil Jr.
0. Dines
P. F. Pettibone & Co.
V. Porretta
F. Post Co.
Public Service Co.
Reed - Randle
W. Reuhl & Co.
E. H. Sargent & Co.
Sears.Roebuck
Reiland & Bree
K. R: Shorts
N. W. Sti 1phen
Thermo -Tite Corp.
Thomsen Auto
R. Vecchie
Village Hardware
Wade'tddustria1 Co.
Waukegan Steel Co.
D. D. Williams
Wolf &.Co.
Ziebell
45.42
22.56
6.74
13.26
25.00
6.76
325.00
184.98
2.00
13.22
206.52
.25.00
25.00
10.90
655.00
4.42
1,283.97
19.87
7.11
30.43
102.50
32.33
35.00
14.55
16.30
28.39
25.00
75.38
30.94
6.48
20.00
2,692.83
158.39
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Bills as listed
above be approved for payment, and the August payroll be approved. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler,,Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
President Whitney complimented Mrs. Ann Olesak.on. the excellent monthly
financial reports prepared for the Board.
Mr. Matthews reported he had been unable to secure a copy of the new law
authorizing the position of Municipal Justice in municipalities lying in two
counties, but would prepare an ordinance as soon as he had checked the _amendment.
The Manager was directed to find out what salaries are paid Magistrates in
comparable communities.
Fines - $30 A letter was received from Judge.Singer, a
check for $30.00 enclosed for violations of
statutes, reporting that such fines would henceforth be remitted directly to
the Village, and fines for violations of Village ordinances would continue to
be sent to the County, the County then turning such fines over to the Village.
Mr. Matthews stated other municipalities in Lake County had complained of the
delay in receiving fines from the County.
The week of October 1 through 7, 1961 was proclaimed Public Works
Week by President Whitney.
Industrial Sewage Policy The memorandum submitted by the Manager, dated
September 'lath, regarding industrial waste
treatment was discussed at length. It was the consensus of the Board that
pre- treatment of industrial wastes should be done by the company, as is presently
required by ordinance, and that the location of such pre- treatment plants-in the
vicinity of the Village treatment plant should be negotiated. The Manager was
requested to negotiate with Sara Lee on location.
1st Presentati,on.Water First presentation was made of an ordinance
Rates for Construction increasing the water charge for construction
to $10.00, for action at the next meeting.
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Sewer Flooding - Authorize The recent flooding of the sewerage system was
Bids on 400 gal. Pump discussed with Dr. Hal Sundin and Mr. Woodman, of
Baxter and Woodman, Engineers. Several suggestions
to.eliminate excess infiltration were considered, including disconnection of down-
spouts, prohibitng connection of footing drains, and tightening up the sewer system.
The size of 'a standby pump for flood conditions was also discussed. Trustee
Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Board authorize taking bids
on a 4000 gal. per minute pump.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - No Footing An ordinance was presented amending the Sewer
Drain Connections (0- 61 -42) Ordinance by prohibiting the connection of footing
drain tiles to the sanitary sewer, and requiring
roof downspouts to be splashblocked. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Lindemann, that the rules be waived-to permit action on the said ordinance at its
first presentation. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Mandler then moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the said Sewer
Amendment ordinance be adopted. Roll call was as follows, and the ordinance
passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Infiltration Abatement The Manager recommended the budget for the nex.t
fiscal year be increased for an infiltration
abatement program of downspout control, repair of street inlets and other corrections
to cut down the flooding of the sewerage system during heavy rains, an estimated
cost of $15,000. President Whitney proposed and the Board concurred, that work
on the program be started this fall even though the budget is exceeded, the Manager
to report on the progress of the program at regular intervals, including costs.
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Mandler then moved that the said ordinance be adopted. Seconded by
Trustee Porter, and adopted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
1st Presentation - Traffic An ordinance was presented amending the Traffic
Amendment Ordinance Ordinance by establishing various traffic control
signs, for action at the next meeting. The Manager
was directed to send copies of the proposed ordinance to the Safety Council.
.The Manager reported the Village of Northbrook had received a petition requesting
annexation of property extending North of the Toll Road to County Line Road. He
stated, the Village would be notified of the hearing.
School Consolidation. President Whitney suggested the Board give considera-
tion to the appointment of a School Consolidation
Committee. He will ask Mr. Allyn Franke to give a brief resume' of procedures for
consolidation and/or annexation.
The Board authoii.zed the Manager to purchase a Wausau snow plow at an
estimated cost of $995.
Trustee Porter left the meeting.
The Manager reported the Fire Protection District stated they had no funds avail-
able at this time for a traffic control light at the underpass. A complete set of
lights at the Chestnut- Deerfield Road intersection was suggested, Trustee Lindemann
proposed that the lights at the Deerfield - Waukegan intersection be changed.
Ordinance - NO Fee
for
An ordinance was presented providing that no fee
Fall Out Shelters
(0- 61.43)
be charged for Building Permits for fall out shelters
meeting Government standards. Trustee Porter
moved', seconded by
Trustee
Mandler, that the rules be waived to permit action on the
said ordinance at
its first
presentation. Adopted by the following vote: . .
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Mandler then moved that the said ordinance be adopted. Seconded by
Trustee Porter, and adopted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
1st Presentation - Traffic An ordinance was presented amending the Traffic
Amendment Ordinance Ordinance by establishing various traffic control
signs, for action at the next meeting. The Manager
was directed to send copies of the proposed ordinance to the Safety Council.
.The Manager reported the Village of Northbrook had received a petition requesting
annexation of property extending North of the Toll Road to County Line Road. He
stated, the Village would be notified of the hearing.
School Consolidation. President Whitney suggested the Board give considera-
tion to the appointment of a School Consolidation
Committee. He will ask Mr. Allyn Franke to give a brief resume' of procedures for
consolidation and/or annexation.
The Board authoii.zed the Manager to purchase a Wausau snow plow at an
estimated cost of $995.
Trustee Porter left the meeting.
The Manager reported the Fire Protection District stated they had no funds avail-
able at this time for a traffic control light at the underpass. A complete set of
lights at the Chestnut- Deerfield Road intersection was suggested, Trustee Lindemann
proposed that the lights at the Deerfield - Waukegan intersection be changed.