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01/22/1962126 A letter was received from the Village Attorney, stating it was his opinion that it would be better not to establish procedures for annexations, and that each application for annexation should be considered individually. The Manager was directed to discuss this further with the Attorney. The question of eliminating the cul -de -sac on Northwoods Drive was referred to the Plan Commission for study. r. The Manager reported all equipment had stood up well in the recent heavy snow storms. He stated two extra drivers and a heavy grader ;lad been hired for snow removal. He also stated'the Board should consider the purchase of heavier equipment and the installation of radios in all units. 116 Board directed a letter be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works td Kalsinski, commending the Department on the excellent job done in the re- moval of snow. Establishment of the office of Municipal Justice was discsused, and the committee was requested to submit its report at the next meeting. Conflicts between the Zoning and Building Ordi.nances will be discussed at a joint meeting of the Boards. There . -being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Village Clerk APPROVED. C R President January 22, 1962 The regular meeting of the President and Board of Turstees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council Ahmbers of the Village Hall on Monday, January 22, 1962 at 8 :00 P.M. The clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: David C. Whitney, President John '*E. Aberson Ira K. Hearn, Jr. John A. S. Lindemann James E. Mandler Maurice C. Petesch Absent: Winston S. Porter and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Byron Matthews, Attorney, and Norris Stilphen, Manager. A lengthy discussion was had on the report of the Engineering evaluation committee. Trustee Aberson stated he felt the Village should continue to employ Baxter & Woodman, who are completely familiar with Village sewerage and water facilities. Trustee Petesch stated it was his opinion the Village had not received satisfactory service from Baxter & Woodman, and felt strongly it would be in the best interests of the Vi 1 lage to employ an .engineering firm on a retainer basis to handle all engineering work for the Village. Trustee Aberson recommended the Board continue to handle engineering work as is done at present, with Baxter & Woodman for sewer and water Projects, and any other engineering firms for other work. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the Village Manager be authorized to expend up to $500 For day to day consultation or services and the Board take up the question of an engineer for a specific project when the cost is in excess of the authorized amount. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler (4) Nays: Petesch (1) 1 [1 127 Employ Baxter. & Woodman Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, MFT Resurfacing that Baxter & Woodman be employed to prepare plans and specifications for the resurfacing program under the Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance appropriation. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, yearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch (5) Nays: None (P) Purchase Police Car $2419.04 Bids for a police car were received January 22, Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the bid of Shoreland Motors, the low bidder, be accepted at the bid price of $2,419.04. Adopted by the following vote: Shoreland Motors as follows: (5) BIDDER TOTAL PRICE Holmes Motors - Ford $ 2,419.23 DesPlaines, 111. Fergus Ford - Ford 2,111.20 Does not meet specifications were Wm. Ruehl & Co. - Chevrolet 2,855.59 Highland Park, Ill. NET PRICE FOR SALES TAX DEDUCT FOR Shoreland Motors - Ford 2,419.04 Highland Park, 1 1 1. Turbine Sewer Machine Co. $ 2,852.00 Not included "Z" Frank - Chevrolet 2,786,02 City Sales Company Chicago, 111. Not Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the bid of Shoreland Motors, the low bidder, be accepted at the bid price of $2,419.04. Adopted by the following vote: Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board accept the low bid of O'Brien Manufacturing Company for a sewer cleaning machine at the net cost of $2,706.06 including sales tax and 750 ft. cable. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch (5) Nays: None (0) Approve Bills - Payroll The following bills and payroll for the month of December 1961 were presented for consideration: December Payroll Baxter & Woodman Superintendent of Documents Marshall Field & Co. Joseph Koss Lake County Recorder Postmaster Fred G. Breitling Carolyn Breitling Rush - McCole Inc. John D. Jooper William Butler Chicago Chapter A.P.W.A. Garfield Leaf Holy Cross Church Mrs. J. Wein C; V. Greengard .T. A. Matthews $19,482.84 .3,761.53 4.00 49.18 262.80 21.25 32.00 224.70 224.70 561.00 100.00 22.95 7.00 4.50 94.24 34.95 1,912.91 1,519.72 Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch (5) Nays: None (0) Purchase Sewer Machine O'Brien Mfg..Co. $2706.06 The following,bids machines: were received for sewer cleaning BIDDER NET PRICE FOR SALES TAX DEDUCT FOR 16 HP MANUAL START 7.50 FT.CABLE Turbine Sewer Machine Co. $ 2,852.00 Not included $ 143.00 City Sales Company 3,276,57 Not included 122.00 O'Brien Manufacturing Co. 2,777.75 Not included 120.00 Trojan To61 Co. 29895.60 Not included 120.00 Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board accept the low bid of O'Brien Manufacturing Company for a sewer cleaning machine at the net cost of $2,706.06 including sales tax and 750 ft. cable. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch (5) Nays: None (0) Approve Bills - Payroll The following bills and payroll for the month of December 1961 were presented for consideration: December Payroll Baxter & Woodman Superintendent of Documents Marshall Field & Co. Joseph Koss Lake County Recorder Postmaster Fred G. Breitling Carolyn Breitling Rush - McCole Inc. John D. Jooper William Butler Chicago Chapter A.P.W.A. Garfield Leaf Holy Cross Church Mrs. J. Wein C; V. Greengard .T. A. Matthews $19,482.84 .3,761.53 4.00 49.18 262.80 21.25 32.00 224.70 224.70 561.00 100.00 22.95 7.00 4.50 94.24 34.95 1,912.91 1,519.72 128 Frank S. Kelley $ 360.00 L. C. Kole 2,640.00 Deerfield State Bank 420.00 Alamo Construction Co. 65.00 American Water Association 15.00 Associated Rent -alts 3.12 Badger Meter Co. 1,629.87 Lester Belcher 32.50 T. Benevenuti 4.10 Board of Supervisors 480.00 E. W. Boehm Co. 9.41 Burgess, Anderson & Tate 413.67 Burris Implement 122.95 City of Highland Park 12,500.56 J. B. Clow 75.42 Cosmas Food Mart 58.53 Craftwood Lumber 3.05 Crouse Hinds 4.32 Crown Temperature Engineers 109.50 Darley & Co. 10.05 D & G EquipmgntzCo. 322.40 Deerfield Garage 1.25 Deerfield Hardware & Paint 1.67 Deerfield Oil Co. 8.32 Deerfield Review 412.95 D -X Sunray Oil Co. 19195.73 E & H Sales Inc. 259.29 E & J Repair 3.50 Electric Supply 137.13 Erland's Electric 255.60 Federal Laboratories, Inc. 42.83 Fragassi TV -16.81 Franken Bros. 106.50 Frost Hardware 4.26 Garbe Iron Works 1,101.00 General Tire Co. 20.06 Gravely Equipment Co. 11.58 Grimm - Hansen- Treland 22.40 George Hall 1.40 Helanders 40.00 Highland Park Door Co. 50.00 Hoffman Bros. 316.68 Idlewood Electric 22.01 Illinois Bell Telphone Co. 352.25 I l l i not s Electric 88:61 Illinois Professional Engineers 30.00 International City Managers Assn. 38.50 International Salt Co. 962.32 Joseph Lumber 85.88 Lindemann's 24.47 D. C. Lyons 25:.00 T. A. Matthews 445.00 Menoni & Mocogni 196.28 Meyer & Wenthe 5.25 Morton Grove Auto 30.00 Motor Parts Co. 3.5.41 Municipal Finance Officers Assn. 3.00 National Blue Print Co. 12.00 Nelson Motors 25.00 Chief Of Police Assn. 139.20 Ace Hardware 3.73 Pav 1 i k Bros. 4.03 D. J. Petersen '32.00 Petty Cash 129.84 Marvin Pifer 58.27 C. E. Piper 72.50 Concrete & Refrac�ti^on 3,657.60 W. S. Porter 57.40 Public Service Co. 1,267.31 Quadrangle Books 3.95 Reed - Randle 51.29 Reiland & Bree 92.07 Charles Rogers 244:05 W. Ruehl & Co. 15.71 Scranton Publishing Co. 3.89 1 1 �m 129 Shoreland Motors A.I. Singer Standard Register Co. N. W. Stilphen Thermo -Fax Transo Envelopes Urban Land Institute U,S..News Village Hardware Village of Deerfield Village of Deerfield Village of Deerfield Ward Bros. Wilmette Tire Co. Wolf & Co. Henry Zander Ziebells 16.78. 57.00 145.94 12.85 182.56 119.36 5.00 2.87 80.01 51.35 51.35 20.00 360.00 137.28 43.00 90.00 193.44 Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by.Trustee Lindemann, that the bills and payroll as shown above be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch (5) Nays: None to) Mr. Ray Craig introduced Mr. Marvin Ehlers, who gave an exceelent report on the results of the survey,conducted by the JC's. His talk was graphically illus- trated by charts showing opinions held on such matters as government, schools, growth, industry, taxes, recreation and other facets of 'the Village. He stated the report was based on interviews with 203 residents, and stressed the results of the p oil were based on raw figures. The data gathered in the survey have been recorded on IBM punched cards, and is therefore readily available for further study. President Whitney commended the JC's on the excellent report, and asked that consideration be given to undertaking these surveys on a continuing basis. Discussion was had on the matter of the establishment of a new zoning'classi- faction with lots larger than 20,000 sq. ft. area, a proposed minimum standards for improvements for such new classification, and areas suitable for rezoning to such classification if adopted. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that these matters be referred to the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 1st Presentation First presentation was made of the resolution Resolution Minimum Wages establishing minimum wages to be paid for certain work, as required by the State Of Illinois. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that -the week of January 22, 1962 be proclaimed 'Junior Chamber of Commerce Week, and the President sign a Proclamation so.stating., Motion carried unanimously. The Manager reported a Sanitary Landfill ordinance had been sent to the Plan Commission for study. He stated that $1500 had been set aside in the water budget for water services in connection with the Deerfield Road project. Also reported was a recommendation from the Safety Council for the installation pf a child - actuated school crossing light at Deerfield Grammar School. Ordinance - Trinity Church Mr. Russell Engber, attorney for Trinity United Annexation (0 -62 -2) Church of Christ, stated the plat of the property to be annexed showed the dedication for the North Avenue right -of -way, and further stated he was working on the matter of disconnection of the Church's property from the Highland Park Park District and annexation to the Deerfield Park District. An ordinance was presented and read annexing the following described property owned by Trinity United Church of Christ, to the Village of Deerfield: That part of the 52 of the S2 of the SA of Sec. 21, T 43 N, R 12, E of 3rd P.M. bounded and'-described as follows: Commencing at the NW corner of the S2 of the S2 of the SW-4L of the SW4 of said section; thence E along the N line of the S2 of the S2 of the SW-4' of the SW-4' of said section a distance of 788.03 130 ft. to the center line of a ditch; thence SE'ly along the center line of said ditch,.to a point on the S line of the SW4 of said Section 940.03 ft. E of the SW corner of the SW-4' of said Section; thence W along the S line of the SW-4' of said Section a distance of 940.03 ft. to the SW corner of the SW4 of said - Section; thence N along the W line of said Section a distance of 330.3 ft. to the point of beginning, in Lake County, Illinois. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the said ordinance be adopted. Discussion was had on the suit for a Declaratory Judgment filed by Trinity United Church of Christ and the Humble Oil Company, and it was proposed that the Church withdraw its name from the suit. President Whitney asked that Mr. Engber present this matter to his client. Upon roll call the ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Whitney (5) Nays: Aberson � (1) , The meeting was recessed at 10 p.m. and reconvened at 10 :10 p.m, the follow ng members present: David C. Whitney, President John F. Aberson I to K, Hearn, Jr. John A: S. Lindemann James E. Handler, Absent: Maurice C. Petesch Winston S. Porter Trustee Hearn reported the Finance Committee was making progress on its study of Village Finances, and would meet with Department heads shortly to review budgets. Trustee Mandler was requested to arrange a meeting of the Committee appointed to investigate the matter of a Municipal Justice for the Village. The Manager reported on a meeting with a representative of the District Engineer's Office, Division of Highways, who requested an expression of opinion from the Board on means of financing the construction of a sidewalk on north Waukegan Road to the High School. He proposed that the State would do the drain- age and shoulder work, the Village to provide plans and pa,•y for the construction of the sidewalk. No permit would be necessary of Motor Fuel Tax Funds are used. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee L:.J ndemenn, that Charles Green- gard & Associates be authorized to prepare plans and specifications for the above described sidewalk, and the Village pay the cost of said sidewalk contingent upon approval by the State. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler (4) Nays: None (0) The Manager reported Allis Chalmers had provided men and equipment to assist the Village in snow removal. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that a letter be sent Allis Chalmers thanking them for the help given the Village. Motion carried unanimously. Authorize Attorney to Act Suits for Declaratory Judgments having been Weisenberg & Trinity Humble Suits filed by Dr. Bertram Weisenberg and Trinity United Church of Christ, and Humble Oil-Co., Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Village Attorney be authorized to defend the Village in said suits. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler (4) Nays: None (0) There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M. APPROVED President ATTEST: Village Clerk 1