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July 9, 1962
The regular adjourned meeting-of the President and Board of Trusteee
of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council
Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, July 9, 1962 at 9:00 p.m. The clerk
called the roll and reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
Ira K. Hearn, Jr.'
James E. Mandler
Maurice C. Petesch
Winston S. Porter
Absent: John F. Aber.son
John A. S. Lindemann
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Seymour Axelrood, representing the Village-attorney, and Robert
Bowen, acting Village Manager.
Moved by Trustee Porter, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that minutes of
the regular meeting held June 10,1962 and the adjourned meeting held July 2,
1962 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Accept Bid - Courtesyv Motors Bids for a police car were received as follows:
P61ice Onr'- $1-- 098.24 (Bids include air conditioning and trade -in).
BIDDER MAKE PRICE REMARKS
Shoreland Motors Ford $ 3,059.77 No trade -in allowance
Highland Park
Litsinger Motors, Chicago Ford 2,007.20
Courtesy Motors, Chicago Ford 1,306.00 Plus tax
Trustee Lindemann entered the meeting and was present thereafter.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the low bid of Courtesy
Motors be accepted less $250 for air conditioning, the total price, including
sales tax amounting to $1,098.24. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Fire Limits The ordinance providing for Fire Limits was
0 -62 -21 presented and read in full. A ter discussion,
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Lindemann, that certain chnages be made in Section 14 - Exterior Coverings, in
the proposed ordinance. The changes were approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn, that the said ordinance
be adopted. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Vehicle Weight The ordinance establishing vehicle weight
Limits (0- 62 -22) limitations for village streets was presented'
and read in full. Trustee Petesch moved,
seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll
call, the ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Appropriation Ordinance Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindmann,
0- 2 ) that the Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal
year beginning May 1, 1962 and ending April 309
1963, be adopted. Upon roll call, the ordinance was paseed by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
A letter was received from the Village attorney regarding taxes on Village
property.
in connection with flower boxes on the sidewalks in the business district,
a letter from the Village, attorney recommended that the owner be required to carry
insurance, with the Village named as co- insurer. The.Board directed that letters
be•sent to owners notifying them of this requirement.
Ordinance - Variation An ordinance was presented granting a variation
Fragassi 803 Deerfield Rd. from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to permit
(0 -52- 24) the erection, maintenance and operation of an
85 ft. radio tower on, the premises known as
803 Deerfield Road. The attorney for the owher of the said premises asked for
consideration as an emergency measure, as the need of his client was urgent. Trustee
Hearn 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: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Mandler then moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the said
ordinance be adopted. On roll call, the ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The Presi'dent signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Discussion was had on the stop order issued by the Building Commissioner in
connection with the Fragassi building permit for alterations and additions to the
building at 803 Deerfield Road,, and changes made in the plans. Trustee Hearn
suggested and the Board approved, that the matter be referred to the Building Board
of Appeals.
Annexation Ordinance= Christ The ordinance was presented annexing property owned
Methodist Church (0- 62-25 ) by Christ Methodist Church, the said property
being located west of Wilmot Road between Hickory
Knoll Road (Bernice) and North Avenue extended. Trustee Hearn 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: Hearn, Lindem ann', Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
.Nays: None (0)
Trustee Hearn then moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board adopt
the said Ahhexation Ordinance. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ayes: learn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Conditional Use An ordinance was presented granting a Conditional
Christ Methodist Church
Use to permit the construction,
use and maintenance
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of a church and church .buildings
on the premises
owned by Christ Metiodist.Church,
subject to
dedications for Wilmot Road,
North Avenue and Hickory Knoll Road,
construction
of curb, gutter and sidewalks
on Wilmot Road, and agreement that
no objection will
be made to the improvement of
Hickory Knoll Road by special assessments.
Trustee
;learn 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: learn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Trustee ;learn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the ordinance
be adopted granting the Conditional Use. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandle�, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Resolution - Objection to A report was received from the manager on tie
North:-Suburban Radio Permit public hearing held on July 2, 1962 by the Lake
County Zoning Board of Appeals on the petition
of North Suburban Radio Inc. for a special.permit for radio transmission towners
on National Brick Company property.. Trustee Petesch proposed that the Village
file an objection to the granting of the special permit, since he felt no
changes should be made until agreement is reached as to what the final use of
the entire property will be. He further proposed that a committee be appointed
to negotiate with Mr. Bernard Weber, president of the National Brick Company,
in an attempt to resolve the entire brickyard problem. The Plan Commission's
report recommended that the Board file an objection to the special permit,
pointing out land was available already zoned for such a use. After further
discussion, Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that a resolution
be adopted objetting to and opposing the granting of a special permit to North
Suburban Radio, Inc. on the basis the radio towers would - detract from the
desirability of the development of adjacent residential prope ty, and conceiv-
ably be used as a reason to request zoning changes to a non - residential use.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: Mandler (1)
The clerk was directed to file a certified copy of the resolution
with the County Clerk.
Trustee Petesch left the meeting.
Sidewalks - Walden Area Discussion was had on the report of the Walden
PTA regarding the need for sidewalks in the
area. It was the consensus of the Board that the manager be instructed to
contact property owners in the area regarding the construction of walks on an
individual basis, and the Village initiate special assessments for sidewalks
in the vi:cinity of the school, and that where carriage walks have been constructed,
the Village kear the expense -of replacing such walks with sidewalks. Trustee
Porter suggested that part of the cost be taken from the sidewalk improvement
appropriation.
The letter from the Superintendent of School District #109, regarding
the employment of crossing guards was referred to the Safety Council.
Plan Commission Report A report was received from the Plan Commission
Re: Permitted Uses in M recommending approval of the following additions
to the list of permitted uses in the Manufactur-
ing District: trade and service schools; outside storage of new finished products
under certain conditions; and storage warehouses. Trustee Porter moved, seconded
by Trustee Hearn, that the Plan Commission report be approved, and an ordinance
be prepared. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:_ Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Hearn suggested that the outside storage of raw materials perti-
nent to the manufacturing operation be permitted, with adequate screening, as
requested by Allis Chalmers, in addition to the storage of finished products.
The question of whether the notice of hearing on outside storage was broad
enough to cover storage of raw materials was referred to the Village Attorney.
The Proclamation of July 15th ds Faith in Freedom Day was approved, as
requested by the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Ordinance - Greenwood Storm In accordance with the recommendation of the
Interceptor Sewer S/A Board of Local Improvements, an ordinance was
0- 62 -27) presented providing for the construction of the
Greenwood Avenue Storm Interceptor Sewer by
special assessments. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that
the rules be waived to permit action on the said ordinance at its first
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presentation. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the ordinance be
adopted providing for the construction of theGreenwood Storm Interceptor Sewer
by-special assessments. Adopted by'the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)'
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Bd. Of Zoning Appeals Reports The Board of ZoningAppeals recommended approval of the
Re: Variations - Sara Lee petition of Kitchens of Sara Lee Inc. for three
variations from the height limitations of the
Zoning Ordinance in connection with the proposed construction of the Sara Lee office
and, bakery building at 400 -544 Waukegan Road. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by
Trustee Mandler, that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Board of Zoning
Appeals. Motion carried unanimously.
d First presentation .wass",,mede of the three ordinances granting height variations
- as requested by Kitchens of Sara Lee, and in accordance with the recommendation of the
� Board of Zoning Appeals.
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the three proposed ordinances at their first presentation. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his-approval thereof.
Ordinance - Variation
Ordinance - Variation
Trustee
Hearn moved,
seconded by Trustee Mandler,
that the
75' Storage Tower (0- 62 -28)
that an
ordinance be
adopted granting a variation
terms of the.
Zoning Ordinance to permit
from the terms of the
Zoning Ordinance to permit
feet in height
the construction of an enclosed
storage
tower 75 feet
in height at 400 -544
Waukegan Road. Adopted by the
following
vote:
Ayes: Hearn., Lindemann, Mandler,
Porter
(4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his-approval thereof.
Ordinance - Variation
Trustee
Mandler moved,.
seconded by Trustee Hearn,
48' Holding'Freezer (0- 62 -29)
that the
ordinance be
adopted granting a variation
from the
terms of the.
Zoning Ordinance to permit
the construction of a holding
freezer 48
feet in height
at 400 -544 Waukegan Road.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Variation Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hearn,
42' Structural Elements that an ordinance be adopted granting a variation
0 -62 -30 from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to permit
the construction of structural elements to a
height of 42 feet at 400 -544 Waukegan Road. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Appoint Arthur O'Brien A report was received from the manager regarding
Prosecuting Attorney the appointment of an additional prosecuting
attorney for the Village. President Whitney
appointed Mr. Arthur O'Brien as prosecuting attorney. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded
by Trustee Mandler, that the appointment of Mr. O'Brien be confirmed.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Appoint Electrical Commission Recommendations having been received from
the Manpower Commission, President Whitney
appointed the following persons to the Electrical Commission:
Robert E. Bowen, Chief Electric Inspector
Ted Galvani, Contractor
Russell Walther, Inspector
Philip Bud Davis, Electric Company
The fifth appointment was left unfilled,
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee
be conf i !rmed .
Motion carried unanimously.
pending the appointment of a Fire Chief.
Mandler, that the above appointments
Accept Resignation - A letter of resignation was received from Mr.
Fire Marshal Jan DeJong, Fire Marshal, who is moving from
the Village. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by
Trustee Mandler, that Mr. DeJong's resignation be accepted with regret, and a
letter of thanks be sent to Mr. DeJong by the manager on behalf of the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Taking Bids Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
_Deerfield Rd. MFT Work that the Board approve taking bids on the
Deerfield Road work (IOCS) under the Motor
Fuel Tax program. said bids to be returnable July 19, 1962 at 2 :00 p.m. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler-, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
President Whitney requested the Engineering Committee, Trustees Aberson
and Petesch, to make a study of water and sewer rates to be paid by excess
facility users.
A letter was received from the Illinois Toll Highway Commission, expressing
thanks to the Chief of Police Peterson and the Department for the cooperation
given the Toll Road police in connection with arrests.
Accept Resignation Dennis
Behrendt - Plan Commission
another city and contitmplated
Lindemann, that Mr. Behrendt'
be sent to him expressing the
Village.
Motion carried unanimously.
A letter was received from Mr. Dennis Behrendt
submitting his resignation from the Plan Com-
mission due to his accepting a position in
moving. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee
s resignation be accepted with regret, and a ltter
Board's appreciation for his services to the
The President directed that the Manpower Commission be notified of the
vacancy on the Plan Commission.
On motion by Trustee Hearn, seconded by trustee Porter, the meeting was
adjourned at 12 :35 a.m.
APPROVED-
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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