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November 8, 1961
The adjourned 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 Wednesday, November 8, 1961 at 8 :10 P.M.
The clerk called the roll and reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
Bra K. Hearn, Jr.
John A.S.Lindemann
James E. Mandler
Winston S. Porter
Absent: John F. Aberson
Maurice C. Petesch
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Messrs. Thomas
Matthews, Village Attorney, and Norris Stilphen, Manager, were also present.
Moved by Trustee Lindemann, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that minutes of
the regular meetings held October 16, 1961 and November 6, 1961 be approved as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Variation Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
1012 Rosemary Terrace (0- 61 -51) Lindemann, that the ordinance granting a
variation from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance
to permit the construction of an attached garage and family room at 1012 Rose-
mary Terrace within six inches of the north property line at the said premises.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Mandler, Lindemann, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ord.i�nance Zoning -Amendmdnt.. ,, •; An ordinance was ' presented amending Section V
Lots Not For Ingress or-Egress of the Zoning Ordinance by adding thereto a
0- 61 -52) paragraph number 15, providing that no lot or
tract, other than a public street, zoned single
family or two family shall be used as a means of ingress or egress for any lot
or tract other than one zoned for one.family or two family use, and providing
further that no lot or tract zoned for multi:pl.e or two family-use shall be used
as a means of ingress or egress to any promises zoned for other than residence
purposes.
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board recess
at 8:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was reconvened at 8 :55 P.M.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the rules be
waived to permit action on the ordinance hereinbaove described at its first
presentation. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the said
ordinance be adopted.* Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President then signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Fire Limits Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
0- 61 -53) Lindemann, that an ordinance be adopted amending
Section 13 of the Building Code of the Village
of Deerfield by designating as the fire limits of the Village that portion that
is nqw or�"he'reafter may be zoned for B -1 Neighborhood Business, B -2 Central
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Businesso B-3 Business, Office and Research and Manufacturing District. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Elevator Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
Inspection Fees (0- 61 -54), that an ordinance be adopted providing for
inspection, testing and certification of passenger
elevators, freight - elevators, power operated dumbwaiters, moving stairways, and
similar hoisting devices, times of inspection, and establishing an inspection fee
of $10. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof:
Ordinance - Moving Bldqs. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn,
0 -61 -55 that the ordinance be adopted amending the
Building Code of the Village of Deerfield, Article
VII - Moving Buildings, by establishing regulations for moving buildings, and
covering permits, appral and inspection fees, bond, lights and warning, wires,
fire alarm wires, and establishing penalties for violations. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Resolution - Easement to Mr. Robert Demichelis, attorney for Mel Fragassi,
Gastfield - Lot 7 requested the Board to grant an permanent easement
over Lot 7, Bleimehl's Subdivision, to insure
access to the south part of Lot 6, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gastfield, said
easement having been approved by the Board when the Fragassi building permit was
issued. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that a resolution be
adopted granting the permanent easement, and authorizing the President and Clerk
to execute the necesaary documents. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Whitney (4)
Nays; None. (0)
Pass: Porter (1)
Plan Commission Recommendation The Plan Commission submitted a recommendation
0 & R and M- Districts regarding the rezoning of property lying south of
Hackberry Road extended, between Waukegan Road
and the Milwaukee Railroad right -of -way. The Plan Commission recommended that the
R -2 One - family District along the west tide of Waukegan Road be eliminated, and
except for tracts already zoned Manufacturing or B -1 or B -3, the 0 & R classification
be established for a depth of 600 ft: measured from the center line of Waukegan Road,
the remainder to be zoned Manufacturing District. After a brief discussion, Trustee
Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the recommendation of the Plan
Commission be accepted, and the Village Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance
to effectuate the rezoning.
Motion carried unanimously.
Dr.. Bertram Weisenberg, 246 Waukegan Road, requested the Board to authorize
issuance of a building permit for dental office remodeling, on the basis of the
Plan Commission's recommendation. It was the Board's decision that no permit be
issued, but that the acceptance of the Plan Commission's recommendation and the
authorization of the preparation of the ordinance might constitute its first
presentation.
Plan Commission Recommendation The Plan Commission recommended denial of the
Trinity - Humble Oil Rezoning petition of Trinity United Church and Humble Oil
Company to rezone Lot 1, Block 2, Hall & Osterman's
Addition to Deerfield, to the B -3 Business District, for the construction of an
automobile service station. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn,
that the Plan Commission recommendation be accepted. After discussion, rthe motion
failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: None (0)
Nays: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
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Further discussion was had, and Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee
Mandler, that the petition of United Trinity Church and Humble Oil Company be
given further consideration by the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission Recommendation The Plan Commission recommended that the
Li ebl i ng Tract Li ebl i ng tract, the vacated Bri argate Vi Has.
Subdivision lying east of the Landis Sub-
division, be zoned a.s an R -1 -A one - family residence district. Trustee Porter
moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Plan Commission's recommendation
be approved, and the Vilage Attorney prepare the ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission Recommendation
Proposed Shepard Subdivision
Lot 37, Osterman' Subdivision.
Mandler, that the Plan Commiss
division be denied, since such
new ordinance. Adopted by the
The Plan Commission recommended denial of the
proposed Shepard Subdivision of the South part
of the Deerfield Garden Apartment tract and
Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee
ion's recommendation be accepted, and the sub -
a use of Lot 37 would be ii.11ega.l under the
following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Mandler, Lindemann, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The meeting recessed at 9:30 and was reconvened by the President at
9:35 P.M.
Annexation Petition A peti-ti on was received from Trinity United
Trinity United Church Church of Christ, requesting annexation of a
tract lying north of North AVenue and Wust of
the East drainage ditch, now part of Highland Park. Mr. Russell Engber, attorney
for the church, stated Highland Park had agreed to disconnect the tract, and
the Church had agreed to dedicate right -of -way for the North Avenue extension.
Discussion was had on a 40 or 50 ft. right -of -way for North Avenue and develop-
ment of adjacent lands. Trustee,Porter then moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
that the petition be received and the matter of a Conditional Use for the Church
be referred to the Plan Commission for a public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Manager was requested to get in touch with nearby property owners
regarding annexation. Trustee Porter asked that the Plan Commissi.on be requested
to give consideration to a street pattern in the area.
The matter of a vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals was referred to
the Manpower Commission. President Whitney reported he had received a letter
from Mr. Richard Schlesinger, Chairman of the Community Relations Committee,
offering his resignation as Chairman or as a member of the Committee, at the
pleasure of the Board. The matter was referred to the Community Relations
Committee for an expression of opinion.
Approve Contract The Manager presented a proposal submitted by
Manhole Repairs The Penn Pneumatic Concrete Company to repair
60 manholes in the Woodland Park area at a cost
of $60.90 per manhole. After a discussion of the process and costs, Trustee
Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the proposal be accepted and
execution of the contract authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Mandler, Lindemann, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Wayne Ave. Improvements
Approve Variation
authorize and approva a 24 ft.
a parkway of 4 ft. narrowing to
having agreed to the dedication
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded
sioner's plan be approved for a
with 3 ft. at Greenwood Avenue,
Adopted by the following vote:
Discussion was had on Wayne Avenue improvements,
in the dedicated 30 ft. right -of -way. The
Building Commissioner recommended that the Board
)avement, with a 5 ft. sidewalk on one side,and
3 ft. at Greenwood Avenue, the owner, Mr. Leoni
of an additional 3 ft. for street purposes.
by Trustee Lindemann, that the Building Commis-'
24 ft. pavement, 5 ft. sidewalk and 4 ft. parkway
subject to dedication of the additional 3 ft.
Ayes: Hearn, Mandler, Lindemann, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
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Purchase Pump -W. Wanzenberg
3300
Stannard Power Equipment
W'.' Wanzenberg & Co.
Layne - Western Co.
M. P. Schneller Co.
J. P. Miller Co.
Bids were received November 3, 1961 on a storm
Water pump as follows:
$ 3,200.00
3,300.00
3,325,00
3,964.80
3,995.00.
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The Manager reported Baxter and Woodman did not recommend acceptance of the low bid.
Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the bid of W. Wanzenberg
and Company for a pump at a cost of $3,300 be accepted, in accordance with the
recommendation of the engineers. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize $300- Sidewalk The Manager reported on meetings regarding the
Study- Greenwood to H.S. construction of a sidewalk from Greenwood Avenue to
- the High-School. He stated the State would make
no commitment until preliminary plans are submitted, and proposed that the Village
t employ an engineer at a cost of appro;ki.mately $300 to preparaa preliminary plan for
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submission to the State. Several engineering firms were suggested to undertake this
study, including Greengard and Consoer and Townsend. Trustee Porter moved, seconded
by Trustee Mandler, that the expenditure of $300 be authorized for a preliminary
engineering study of the sidewalk. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The Manager was directed to proceed with securing a firm for the preliminary
plans for the sidewalk.
Motion carried unanimously.
President Whitney requested the Manager to write a column for the paper on
street lights, asking for an expression of opinion from residents as to whether
they want street lighting throughout the Village.
The Manager reported a letter had been received from the State's Attorney,
Bruno,Stanczak, wherein'he stated a referendum on the liquor question could be
held only at a time of regular Village elections for officers.
Approve-Contract $475 Discussion was had on cathodic protection for the
Cathodic Protection water storage tank and the cost of $475 per year
submitted by the Electro Rustproofing Company.
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,'that the Board approve the contract
with Eclectro Rustproofing Co. at $475 for one year. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann,-Mandler, Porter (4)
Npys: None (0)
President Whitney suggested the Manager be authorized to proceed to take bids
and enter into contracts for the Village on items included in the budget, and the
Board consider only those items which exceed the budget or were not anticipated.
Trustee Hearn proposed the follar level be modified and the Manager hnadle those
matters within the scope of the budget and the statutory level.. Further consideration
will be given these suggestions.
Approve Mary -Kay Sub. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn,
that the Mary -Kay Subdivision of two lots on
Waukegan Road be approved and execution of the plat authorized as recommended by
the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Colonial Street
The Manager reported he
had investigated the Colonial
Lamps- Blietz -Nixon Iub.
street lights requested
by Blietz= Nixon, and stated
it was his opinion that
maintenance would be no
more expensive that the present'
type. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Li.ndemann, that the Board approve Colonial street lights
in the Blietz -Nixon Sub -
division, as requested.
Motion carried unanimously.
President Whitney requested the Manager to write a column for the paper on
street lights, asking for an expression of opinion from residents as to whether
they want street lighting throughout the Village.
The Manager reported a letter had been received from the State's Attorney,
Bruno,Stanczak, wherein'he stated a referendum on the liquor question could be
held only at a time of regular Village elections for officers.
Approve-Contract $475 Discussion was had on cathodic protection for the
Cathodic Protection water storage tank and the cost of $475 per year
submitted by the Electro Rustproofing Company.
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,'that the Board approve the contract
with Eclectro Rustproofing Co. at $475 for one year. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann,-Mandler, Porter (4)
Npys: None (0)
President Whitney suggested the Manager be authorized to proceed to take bids
and enter into contracts for the Village on items included in the budget, and the
Board consider only those items which exceed the budget or were not anticipated.
Trustee Hearn proposed the follar level be modified and the Manager hnadle those
matters within the scope of the budget and the statutory level.. Further consideration
will be given these suggestions.
Approve Mary -Kay Sub. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn,
that the Mary -Kay Subdivision of two lots on
Waukegan Road be approved and execution of the plat authorized as recommended by
the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
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Authorize Bids Lift Station Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Lindemann, th.,t the Board authorize taking
bids on the new lift station, to be returned December 4, 1961. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Mandler, Lindemann, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Snow Plowing in Business District Discussion was had on sidewalk snow removal
in the Business District. The Manager
reported a Gravely snow - blower and grass cutter could be purchased for
approximately $400, and recommended that the Village provide this service as is
done in all neighboring municipalities. President Whitney suggested.the
Chamber of Commerce be asked to donate part of the cost of the quipment. The
Manager was directed to contact the Chamber.
lst Presentati:on - Alley A petition was received for the vacation of the
Vacation Ordinance alley extending east from Woodward Avenue and
reported
that the
vacation
north of Deerfield Road. The Building Commissioner
the alley was not needed. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn,
vacation of the alley be approved, and first presentation was made of the
ordinance. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Por-ter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Use of Village Vehicles The,Manager reported it was the practice to
permit employees subject to call to take Village
vehicles home at night, i.e., the Chief of Police, Manager, Building Commissioner
and the Superintendent of Public Works. He stated there were two police cars,
one car equipped with a police radio used by the Manager, and left at the
Village Hall on weekends, one car used by the Building Commissioner, one car
used by the Building inspector, and the Scout used by the Superintendent of Public
Works. He further stated the police equipped car used by the Manager was avail-
able to the Police Department if not in use.
The Board approved the present plan of permitting Department heads
subject to 24 hour call to take Village vehicles home at night. President
Whitney stated it was his opinion a third police car should be included in the
next budget, and at present, the 3 police equipped cars would stay in the
Village unless takn outside on Police Department business.
Veteran's Day, November 11 falling on Saturday, the Manager reported
Village employees would take the holiday on Friday, November 24, the day after
Thanksgiving.
Discussion - County Line Rd. Discussion was had on the extension of the
Water Main Extension County Line Road water main to connect with the
main at the east ehd of the 3rd Addition to
Deerfield Park Subdivision, it being proposed that the Village pay one -half the
cost of an 8 inch main, and the difference in cost between an 8 inch and a 12
inch main.. RCA on the south side of County Line Road has indicated they would
pay part of the cost, would like sewer service, and would annex to the Village
at the earliest opportunity. The Manager was requested to get additional informa-
tion.
Approve Sewer
Repair
The Manager reported the sewer on Pine Street
south of Hackberry Road had collapsed. Trustee
Hearn
moved,
seconded by
Trustee Mandler, that the expenditure of approximately
$1,000
be authorized
to
repair this sewer. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Hearn,
Lindemann,
Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays:
None
(0)
Release $4,636 Bond The Building Commissioner recommended that
Rix Subdivision $4,636 of the Rix Subdivision Improvement
Bond be released for work completed and approved,
$4,000 being retained for work to be completed to cost an estimated $2,737.50.
Trustee Hearn moved', seconded by Trustee Mandler, that bond in the amount of
$4,636 be released, as recommended by the Building Commissioner. Adopted by the
following vote: