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February 5, 1962
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, February 5, 1962 at 8 :20 p.m. The clerk called the roll
and reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
John F. Aberson
Ira K. Hearn, Jr.
John A. S. Lindemann
James E. Mandler
Winston S. Porter
Absent: Maurice C. Petesch
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 Mandler, seconded by Trustee Porter, that minutes of the
meeting held January 22, 1962 be approved and posted in the lobby. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Hearn reported the Finance Committee was to meet with Department
heads for Budget purposes.
1st Presenation - Ordinance Trustee Mandler reported the committee recommended
Municipal ustice that:the Village establish its own Court., and
elect a „Municipal Justice. First presentation
was made of an ordinance creati-.ng the position of Municipal Justice, setting an
annual salary, and establishing the term of office for this position.
The Village Attorney was requested to prepare an ordinance calling a special
election for a Municipal Justice at the earliest date possible.
Discussion was had on the matter of Building and Zoning Codes. The Village
Attorney pointed out that putting building regulations in the Zoning Ordinance could
create problems. He stated that a variation could be granted from the requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance, but there could be no variation from building regulations.
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Plan Commission
and Building Board of Appeals endeavor to reach agreement with respect to separation
of codes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The request of the Northeast Illinois Metropolitan Planning Commission for a
contribution of $150 from the Village was referred to the Plan Commission for their
recommendation.
Proclamation - Brotherhood Week Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann,
that the week of February 19 -26 be proclaimed
Brotherhood Week in Deerfield, and the.President sign the official Proclamation.
Motion carried unanimously.
A request was received from Deerfield Development Co, to rezone part of
Briarwoods Vista 2nd Addition Subdivision to the R -2 One- family District. Moved
by Trustee Mandler , seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the request be referred to the
Phan Commission to hold a public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
Presi'dent Whitney reported Mr. Horwitz, Deerfi.eld Development Co., had proposed
a change in the location of the sewer line to the lift station to straighten the line,
and if this is done, an easement should be secured for the line. The Board expressed
approval of this change, the easement to be prepared by the Village.
Safety Council Recommendations Mr. Tom Wolf, Chairman of the Safety Council,
recommended the-following in a letter to the Board:
1. Mr. Robert Bowen, Building Commissioner, to attend the Illinois Traffic Conference.
2. Prohibit parking on Waukegan Road between Orchard Street and Westgate Road.
3. Continuation of Rosemary Terrace as a one -way street on Sundays from 9 :30 ,a,m,
to l P.M.
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4. Letters to be sent to the Presbyterian Church and Holy Cross Church, recom-
mending employment of an off -duty police officer to direct traffic on .
Sunday mornings at times of services.
5. Traffic lights at Chestnut Street and Deerfield Road synchronized with•the
light to be installed at the Fl:re Station. (This item was referred back
to the Council.for clarification).
6. Opposed "Barnes Dance" at the Waukegan - Deerfield intersection,
7. Stagger lights at the Waukegan- Deerfield intersection, adding right turn
only and left turn only signals.
8. Install a child activated school crossing light at the Deerfield Grammar
School while construction of the Deerfield Road improvement is in
progress. (This item has been placed in the Budget.)
Deny Rezoning Petition A report was received from the Plan Commission,
Lot l - Karch's Subdivision recommending denial of the petition .if Mrs.
Laura Dietz to rezone all of Lot 1, Karch's
Subdivision to the R -7 Multiple - family District.
Mr. Albert Lewis, attorney for Mr.s. Dietz, asked that further evidence be.,
heard on Mrs. Dietz's petition, since she had not been represented by Counsel
at the Plan Commission hearing.
After discussion; Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that
the Plan Commission's recommendation be accepted, and the petition for rezoning
be denied; and if the petitioner would like to re- petition for such rezoning
with the benefit of counsel, such action could be taken. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Mandler, Lindemann, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
1st Presentation - Ordinance First preservation was made of an ordinance
Sanitary Landf i; l 1 establishing specifications and regu l;at i ons
for sanitary landfills, to be acted on at the
next meeting. The Manager was directed to post a copy of the proposed ordinance
in the lobby for inspection by the public.
The meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.m. and was recovened by the President
at 10 :00 p.m.
Resolution - Quit Claim Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee
Deed to'Horwitz Mandtpr, that a resolution be adopted authorizing
the President to execute a Quit Claim Deed,
conveying the property sold to Mr. Joe Horwitz, approved by the Board of Trustees
at the regular meeting held October '16, 1961, all legal requirements for such
sale having been met.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Quit Claim Deeds Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee
to Deerfield Park District Hearn, that a resolution be adopted authorizing
the President to execute Quit Claim Deeds for
Lot "A ", Briarwoods Vista Second Addition Subdivision and a tract described by
metes and bounds near the East lift station to the Deerfield Park District.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Application Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee
for Permit - Div. Waterways Mandler, that a resolution be adopted authorizing
the President to sign an application to the
State of I l l i not s, Division of Waterways, for a permit for the construction,
operation and maintenance of a 12 inch water mai.n under the West Fork of the
North Branch of the Chicago River at County Line (Lake -Cook) Road.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Manager reported a request had been made by the Navy and Marine
Recruiting office for permission to place a sign on the front lawn at the
Village Hall. The Board suggested that the sign might be placed at the American
Legion Building, if the Legion approved.
President Whitney reported dedication of the right -of -way for the.North
Avenue- Berkeley Road extension had been received from the Trinity United Church
of Christ, as requested by the Board, but the Church had not withdrawn from the
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suit for a declaratory judgment filed by the Humble Oil Company and the Church. He
then signed the Annexation ordinance passed at the meeting held January 22, 1962,
indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment An ordinance was presented to rezone property on the
S. Waukegan Rd. (0 -62 -3) west side of Waukegan Road. After discussion of
the map amendment made a part of the ordinance,
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the rules be waived to permit
action on the said ordinance at I-ts first presentation. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Hearn then moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the ordinance be
adopted, with map attached, showing the rezoning of the R -2 zoned-area along
Waukegan Road to the 0 &R District classification, all reference to Manufacturing
District being eliminated. Adopted by the following-vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter •(5)
Nays; None (0)
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d� The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
The adoption of the above described ordinance having legalized the operation
of a dental office by Dr. Bertram'Weisenberg, for whom a Summons had been issued,
for violation of the Zoning Ordinance, Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee
Mandler, that prosecution be pursued, since the violation occurred prior to the
rezoning. On roll cal•1, the. motion carried by the following vote :.
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (yo-)
Nays: Hearn (1)
Manager's Reports The Manager reported final inspection had been made
of the Sewage Treatment plant addition and reports
would be submitted to the Government in connection with the Grant for the construction
of the addition.
He stated discussions were had with James Mitchell, President of the Deerfield
Park Distr.ict, regarding the extension of Pine Street and the improvement of Elmwood
Avenue to Crabtree Lane.
The Manager recommended that no spraying be done this year for Dutch Elm
Disease, but pruhi.ngof dead wood would be done as a control measure.
He reported Mr. Peterson, owner of the tract lying north of North Avenue east
of Waukegan Road had not been interested in selling additional land for the North
Avenue right -of -way, but would be willing to dedicate one -half the proposed street.
He stated Mr. Vito Stella had an option to purchase the National Brick
Company property, and was interested in discussinithe matter with the Board. The
Manager was directed to write Mr. Stella, li.stinj- the 10 points previously discussed
with Mr. Bernard Webber, which have remianed unadswered.
The Manager reported the suit filed by Miss Josephine Gaston would brought
to trial shortly, and the Attorney was reviewing the case.
He reported the Department of Public health had approved the plans and specifi-
cations for sewer and water mains in the, Tallman's Resubdivision.
The Manager stated the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad would not remove
trees along the railroad right -of -way, but would trim the branches instead.
He reported he had approved a permit for the Walden School carnival, this
being an annual event held at the school.
A lengthy discussion was,had on the possibility of annexation of the tract
in Cook County, Whereon Volkswagen proposes to build a warehouse and offices. It
was stated that the B.A.R.E. property must be annexed in order to have a common
Village boundary. The question of zoning classifications for these tracts was
discussed. President Whitney proposed that a public hearing be held on the
zoning of the jurisdictional area with specific reference to these two tracts for
a non - residential classification. Trustee Hearn stated that he would be influenced