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December 4, 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, December 4, 1961 at 8 :00 P.M. The clerk called the
roll and reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
John F. Aberson
Ira K. Hearn, Jr.
Maurice,-C. Petesch
Winston S. Porter
Absent: John A. S. Lindemann
James E. Maridler
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 Porter, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that minutes of the
meeting held November 27, 1961 be approved as submitted and posted in the lobby,
Motion carried unanimously.
Bids - East Lift Station Sealed bids for the construction of the East lift
station were received and were opened and read
by the Engineer for the Village, as follows:.
BID"A"
AMOUNT
STARX
COMPLETE
BOND
Days
Days
J. Cavanaugh, Inc. $
18,345.00
10
70
X
Palatine, 111.
George W. Kennedy Const.
Co.14,375.70
10
30
Ck.
Deerfield, 111.
Illinois Underground Constr.20,544.25
30
120
X
Round Lake,. Ill.
BID "B"
Herlith Mid - Continent Co.
79,851.00
5
160
X
Chicago, Ill.
Keno &7Sons Const. Co.
66,952.00
10
150
X
Highland Park, I 1 1 .
L.B.Strandberg F, Son Inc.
77,360.00
20
200
X
Chicago, Ill.
John Erskine Co.
66,000.00
30
180
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Skokie, I 1 l .
Wigert Const. Co. 70,713.00 18 180 X
Franklin Park, Ill.
Northwestern Plumbing & 74,578.00 20 150 X
Heating, Evanston, 111.
Bids were turned over to theEngineer for study and recommendation.
Ordinance -Sign Sign Variation Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn,
Deerfield Lawn & Garden Spot that an ordinance be adopted granting a variation
0 -61 -59 from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to permit
the erection of a sign 319" x 5191' on a post on
[the premises known as 641 DeerfieldRoad, in accordance with the recommendation of
the Board of Zoning Appeals. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Ordinance - Height Variation Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee
Presbyterian Church (0- 61 -60) Aberson, that an ordinance be adopted granting
a variation from the terms of the Zoning
Ordinance to permit the construction of an addition to the Presbyterian Church,
824 Waukegan Road, wxtending to a height of 65 ft., in accordance with the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Rear Yard Variation Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
K. Bishop, 1035 Hazel (0- 61 -61) Aberson, that an ordinance be adopted granting
a variation from the terms of the Zoning
Ordinance to permit the construction of a greenhouse attached to the garage
and residence wi.thin 19 ft. of the rear lot line at 1035 Hazel Avenue, in
accordance with the petition of Kermit Bishop and the recommendation of the
Board of Zoning Appeals. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance St. Name Change. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
Potomac to Wayne Ave.(0- 61 -62) Petesch, that an ordinance be adopted.chang ng
the name of the street known as Potomac
Avenue, extending from Hazel to Greenwood, to Wayne Avenue. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Recommendations submitted by the Manpower Commission to fill one vacancy
on tie Board of Zoning Appeals and one vacancy on the Manpower Commission
were taken under advisement by the Board.
Trustee Hearn reported the Finance Committee had met and each member had
taken sections of.the Financial Study for individual consideration, and will
mmet again as a committee. He suggested that the entire Board meet to discuss
the Capital Improvements program.
The Manager was requested to arrange a meeting, getting alternate dates,
for a joint meeting of. the Board of Building Appeals, Plan Commission and
Board of Trustees to discuss revisions to the Building Code.
Approve Lake County Health Discussion was had on the matter of using the
Department Services in Village services of the Lake County Health Department
in lieu of a Village Health Officer. Mr.
Eugene Theolos, Health Department inspector, stated the County Health ordinances
are in effect throughout the County for uniform services to communities and
individuals, Department personnel working a 5 1/2 day week. -le said the State's
Attorney's office worked with the Health Department on enforcement of ordin-
ances.
Or: Sugden of the Village Board of Health recommended the use of the
County services, feeling there were definite advantages. He complimented
Mrs. Giss, Health Officer, on the excellent work she had performed for the
Village.
The Village Attorney pointed out the use of the::County Health Department
for inspections did not affect the licensing powers andtfeeg set-,by the Village.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the Village authorize
the Lake County Health Department to perform their full finctions under the
law in the Village.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Payment to Police Discussion was had on the request of Chief of
for Court Appearances Police Petersen that the Board gutliorize pay
men,t to Police officers for court appearances
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in lieu of time off. He estimated the cost for such payment to be approximately
$500, although he pointed out this amount might show a great variation due to
circumstances beyond his control. He stated attendance at schools, vacations,
illnesses and professional meetings made it impossible with a small force to
keep current on compensatory time off.
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that Police officers be
paid at a straight rate for court appearances instead of compensatory time off.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Discussion was had on the payment of mileage versus gasoline furnished by
the Village when circumstances required the use of a private car by Village
employees. It was the consensus of the Board that mileage be paid. The Manager
was directed to make a survey of mileage rates paid by nearby municipalities, and
also to investigate insurance coverage for employees Using their own cars.
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Trustee Porter suggested the Board consider the construction of the sidewalk
on Central Avenue on a 50/50 basis as heretofore proposed, at the time the Gooder
Subdivision is developed.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the Board approve
the construction of concrete streets in the Gooder Subdivision.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinances
Bldg,, Sewer Sub. Fees
at the next meeting.
Fiarst presentation was made of three ordinances
covering Building fees, sewer fees, and subdivision
filing, reviewing and inspection fees for action
The recommendation of the Building Commissioner regarding concrete streets
was referred to the Building Board of Appeals for their recommendation.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment An ordinance was presented amending Section V of the
No permits for 3. Months When Zoning Ordinance, to provide that no permit shall
Zoninq Referred for Hearing be issued for a building 6r-for the conduct of any
0- 61 -63) use for a period of three months after the question
of amending the ordinance to prohibit the use or
building has.-,been referred to a Board or Commission to hold a public hearing on
the question of adopting such an amendment; and providing that if a permit has been
issued for a building or use, but the use has not been established, or no substantial
part of construction has been completed, the permit shall be suspended for a period
of three months.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Petesch then moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the said
ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President declarddt:the ordinance passed and signed it indicating his
approval thereof.
Approve
Gooder Sub.
The Plan Commission
recommended approval of the
Gooder Subdivision
of 20 lots. Trustee Petesch
moved,
seconded by Trustee
Porter, that the plat of
Gooder's Ad f ti,W to Deerfield
be approved,
and execution
of the plat authorized.
Adopted-'by the following vote:
Ayes:
Aberson, Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays:
None (0)
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Trustee Porter suggested the Board consider the construction of the sidewalk
on Central Avenue on a 50/50 basis as heretofore proposed, at the time the Gooder
Subdivision is developed.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that the Board approve
the construction of concrete streets in the Gooder Subdivision.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinances
Bldg,, Sewer Sub. Fees
at the next meeting.
Fiarst presentation was made of three ordinances
covering Building fees, sewer fees, and subdivision
filing, reviewing and inspection fees for action
The recommendation of the Building Commissioner regarding concrete streets
was referred to the Building Board of Appeals for their recommendation.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment An ordinance was presented amending Section V of the
No permits for 3. Months When Zoning Ordinance, to provide that no permit shall
Zoninq Referred for Hearing be issued for a building 6r-for the conduct of any
0- 61 -63) use for a period of three months after the question
of amending the ordinance to prohibit the use or
building has.-,been referred to a Board or Commission to hold a public hearing on
the question of adopting such an amendment; and providing that if a permit has been
issued for a building or use, but the use has not been established, or no substantial
part of construction has been completed, the permit shall be suspended for a period
of three months.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Petesch then moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the said
ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President declarddt:the ordinance passed and signed it indicating his
approval thereof.
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The matter of construction and costs of the proposed water main extension
on County Line Road was discussed. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee
Petesch, that the Manager be authorized to proceed with negotiations with RCA
and Soil Testing, to get letters of agreement from the companies, and to forward
them to the Village Attorney for review.
Motion carried unanimously.
Briarwood Vista Unit #2 Mr. Joe Horwitz, Red Seal Homes, requested final
Referred to Plan Commission approval of the plat of subdivision of Briar -
woods Vista Subdivision Unit #2, in order
that he might proceed with installation of underground improvements. The size
of Lot "A" to be dedicated for school -park purposes was discussed, as well as
the 33 ft. easement on the east lots, payment of fees, posting improvement bond,
and issuance of permits for the improvements.
Trustee Lindemann entered the meeting and was present thereafter.
After further discussion, Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee
Aberson, that the plat be referred to the Plan Commission for recommendation in
accordance-with regular procedures. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the Board authorize
the Building Commissioner to issue permits for underground improvements contingent
upon approval of the plat of subdivision by the Plan Commission, and payment of
fees and filing of bond. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson,Hearn, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The Board affirmed its previous approval of a 27 ft. driveway from Rose-
mary Terrace to Holy Cross Church. It was the consensus of the Board that the
Manager notify Holy Cross to paint parking lines in the parking lot as early
as possible.
The Manager reported on correspondence with the State Highway Department
regarding the sidewalk on Waukegan Road north from Greenwood to the High School.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 :55 P.M.
APPROVED- \ 1
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk