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04/02/1962146 Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (5) Nays: None (0) Mr. Henry Kobitter, Northwoods Drive, complained of his flooded basement, and stated it was his opinion that broken drainage tiles were causing the problem. The Manager was directed to investigate the complaint. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12 :00 Midnight. APPROVED: v President ATTEST: Village Clerk April 2, 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, April 2, 1962 at 8 :15 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: David C. Whitney, President John A. S. Lindemann James E.. Mandler Winston S. Porter Absent: John F. Aberson Ira K. Hearn, Jr. Maurice C. Petesch and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Village Manager Norris Stilphen was also present. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that minutes of the regular meeting held March 19, 1962 be approved and posted in the lobby. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Scavenger Contract Discussion was had on the Scavenger Contract with Highland Park with the City of Highland Park. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the word ' *may" as it appears in the first line of Section 5 of the said contract be changed to "shall ", and execution of the said contract be authorized. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Porter, Whitney (4) Nays: None (0) Ordinance - No Parking An ordinance was presented amending the Traffic Elder Lane (0 -62 -9) Ordinance by prohibiting parki ng':on :the north side of Elder Lane between the hours of 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sundays, and on the south side at any time. Trustee Lindemann 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: Lindemann, Mandler, Porter, Whitney (4) Nays: None (0) Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the said ordinance be adopted. Roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Lindemann, 'Mandler, Porter, Whitney (4) Nays;" None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. `C 1st Presentation - Ordinance Water Pees for Unsubdivided Tracts' ment, as approved by the Village Attorney. 147 The first presentation was made of an ordinance establishing water fees to be charged for unsubdivided tract develop- Excess Facility Rates The Manager reported on studies made by Baxter & Woodman regarding excess facility rates for water users, stating the problem was to determine width basis of calculation should be used to establish such rates, - the entire cost of the system or the cost of recent improvements. Trustee Porter pointed out the prob.1.6m was not merely to provide funds for additional water capacity, but the location of such additional facilities of storage and mains should be taken into consideration in the establish- ment of rates. Mr. Richard Gilbert, Central Avenue, read from the 1957 Baxter & Woodman water report on which the water system is based, and pointed out that under the contractual agreement with Highland .Park, the Villago may be required to provide storage for one day's water usage. He stated as his opinion that residents should not be required to pay for additional water mains or storage to meet industrial needs. President Whitney suggested that Mr. Gilbert sit in on further discussions on rates with the Manager and engineer. Ordinance - 1st Presentation First presentation was made of an ordinance Portland Cement Concrete Sts. amending the Subdivision Improvements Ordinance to require construction of Portland cement concrete streets in the Village. North Ave. - Berkely Extension The Manager reported on a meeting with County Highway Superintendent Amstutz in connection with the proposed North Avenue - Berkeley Road extension with an interchange at Waukegan Road. He stated that, contrary to a previous understanding, the Village would be required to pay a part of the cost, including the maintenance and operation of a sewage lift station, and maintenance and power costs for an extensive interchange lighting system. With respect to saving trees on the south side of the proposed road, he stated the design engineers had indicated it would rui.n the church property on the north side if the road were relocated to the north.. He stated William Pittenger, Township Assessor, had been requested to make appraisals of costs for the additional 7 ft. required for the right -of -way. He further reported officials of Bannockburn had stated they had no funds to participate in the construction of the proposed road, and that the City of Highland Park would give further study to the matter._ President Whitney stated he would be interested in the development of plans that inight be constructed in stages. Deed - Hoffman Court The question of the Deerfield Commons sign at the Referred to Attorney Deerfield Road entrance was raised in connection with receipt of a Deed to a portion of Hoffman Court from the owners of the Deerfield Commons. The matter was referred to the Attorney. 1st Presentation - Ordinance First presentation was made of an ordinance granting Piersen Sign Variation a variation for a sign for Piersen Realty at 826 Deerfield Road, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Lot N, Owner's Sub. Variation Mr. Kenneth Shorts, attorney for Mr. Walker Berry, Referred back to Bd. of Zoning requested recondieration of the Board's denial of Appeals a variation to permit the subdivision of Lot N, Owner's Division, into two lots. He stated his client sought the variation not only for tax relief but also in- conformance with the use of the land in the area. After discussion, Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the matter be referred back to the Board of Zoning Appeals for reconsideration of their report recommending the variation based on financial hardship only. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Porter, Whitney (4) Nays: None (0) Proclamations Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that a Proclamation be approved setting the week of.April 8 (414 for the observance of National Library Week. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that a Proclamation be approved setting April 19 for the observance of Patriots' Day, as requested by the American Legion. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that a Proclama- tion be approved eetting the week of April 29th as Baby Week, as requested by the Infant Welfare Society. Motion carried unanimously. Res,i;gnation from Plan Commission A letter was received from Mrs. G. F. Clampitt, Mrs. G. F. Clampitt submitting her resignation from the Plan Commission, President Whitney accepted the. resignation, and expressed thanks on behalf of the Village for her many years of service. Appoint Dennis Behrendt The Manpower,.Commission's recommendations to Plan Commission having been received, President Whitney appointed Mr. Dennis Behrendt, 1425 Wilmot Road, to fill the vacancy on the Plan Commission created by Mrs. Clampitt's resignation, whose term of membership expires in 1964. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that Mr. Behrendt's appointment be confirmed.. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (3) Nays: None (0) Accept Plan Commission A report was received from the Plan Commiss on Recommendation Re:'Meier Sub. recommedning approval of tie :ierman Meier Sub- division of two lots at 635 Deerfield.Road, in accordance with the preliminary plat, the final plat to show the location of the alley providing access to the rear of the lots. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Plan Commission's recommendation be accepted, and the preliminary plat be approved, the final plat to show alley location. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes :Lindemann, ' Mandler, Port Nays: None (0) Table Plan Commission Recommendation RE: Horwitz Rezoning - Briarwood Vista Resub. and the former Perkins property Mr. Horwitz' request, the Board returns. :r, Whitney (4) The Plan Commission recommended denial of the petition of Mr. Joe Horwitz, Deerfield Develop- ment Co., to rezone the eastern portion of 2nd Addition to Briarwoods Vista Subdivision from the R -1 -A classification to R -2. At approved tabling the matter until Mr. Horwitz Plan Commission Recommendation The Plan Commission submitted a report with map Re: R -6 and R -7 Map Amendment attached, recommending certain changes in the R -7 and R -6 districts to R -6 and R -2. Messrs. Kelley and Weigle, and their attorney, represented that the proposed change relative to the R -7 district on the south side of Deerfield Road was objection- able, since their property was under contract as R -7, and that the change would not be to the advantage of the Village, considering both esthetic values and tax factors. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the matter be taken under advisement, and the question of contract rights be referred to the Village Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. Deed -Grant of Easement The Manager reported the Deed and Grant of Ease - Presbyterian Church ment in connection with the Village Hall- Presby- terian Church driveway.had been prepared and approved by the Village Attorney, Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Deed from the Presbyterian Church for a 6 ft. strip of land immediately adjoining the present Village Hall driveway be accepted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Porter, Whitney (4) Nays: None (0) Trustee Porter then moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that inconsidera- tion of the deed given by the Presbyterian Church, the President be authorized to sign a Grant of Easement in favor of the Church for use of the common drive- way. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Porter, Whitney (4) Nays: None 10) Deerfield Development Drainage A letter was received from Mr. Allyn Franke, attorney representing Dudley Dewey,,requesting the Board totake no action of the petition of Deerfield Development Co. for