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August 6, 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, August 6, 1962 at 8 :20 P.M. The clerk called the
roll and reported the following were
Present: David C, Whitney, President
John F. Aberson
John A. S. Lindemann
Maurice C. Petesch
Winston S. Porter
Abserit: Ira K. Hearn, Jr.
James E. Mandler
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meetings. Also present
were Messts. Thomas Matthews, village attorney, Norri.s Stilphen, manager, and
Robert Bowen, building commissioner.
Minutes of the meeting held July 23, 1962 were approved as submitted.
Village -Town Hall Parking The manager reported that analysis of the
Lot Transfer $90.62 low bid, including alternates, submitted by
Mayer Paving Company and accepted by the Board,
showed that the Township's share of the parking lot improvement cost was
$3,734,38 and the Village's share $6,590.62, exceeding by $90.62 the amount
budgeted for this improvement. He proposed that $90.62 be expended from the
Village Hall budget allocation of $250 for building and grounds maintenance,
Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch, that $90.62 be taken
from the Village Hall maintenance allocation for the parking lot improvement.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance Tax Levy (0- 62 -31) Trustee Porter moved, seconded by TrLs tee
Lindemann, that the Ordinance levying taxes
for the year May 1, 1962.- April 30, 1963, be adopted. Roll call resulted as
follows:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter, Whitney (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance St. & Brdge.Levy Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee
(0- 62 -32) Lindemann, that the ordinance be adopted
relating to tax levies for street and bridge
purposes. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Retesch, Porter, Whitney 15)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof,
Ordinance - Abating Mun. Bldg. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
Bond Tax (0- 62 -33) that the ordinance be adopted abating the 1962
tax levy for Muncipal Building Bonds. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter, Whitney (5).
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
In connection with the abatement of the levy for Municipal Building
Bonds, through the use of sales tax funds, and a.question regarding the proposed
utlli.�y_tax, Trustee Porter stated that, if the Village were to continue to
provide services at the present level, it might become necessary i:n 48 to 60
months to enact a 5% utility tax to secure sufficient revenue for such services.
He stated proposed business licensing would increase revenue by appro¢imately
$1,500, an amount insufficient to pay for necessary services.
Appoint Elmer KraseFire Fire Chief Elmer Krase was appointed Fire Marshal
Marshal- Electric Commission and member of the Electrical Commission by
President Whitney. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded
by Trustee Lindemann, that the appointment of Mr. Krase be confirmed.
Motion carried unanimously.
The manager reported on a meeting with Fire District-.officials, who stated
it was not within the financial abilities of the Fire District to establish a
Fire Prevention Bureau, nor could a full -time paid department be afforded. The
President stated that when the-growth of the Village required full -time paid firement,
a Village Fire Department should'- -bey considered, which would require a referendum.
If a Village Fire Department were to be established, the Fire District would remain
in existence, and would pay for c611s outside the Village.
The President directed the manager to write to the various boards and commissions
reminding them to submit reports on the year's activities. He was also directed to
ask•when the report on the Sign ordinance might be expected.
Petitions were received from residents requesting that the Board of Trustees
L_ take no action on a utility tax.
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X) Trustee Aberson estimated it would be three months before the committee's
' report on excess facilities water and sewer rates could be completed, since Baxter
ic, and Woodman were not satisfied with their earlier review, and had requested more
accurate data from Kitchens of Sara Lee; Inc.
The report of the committee investigating the feasibility of a Youth
Commission will' -be ready shortly, Trustee Aberson reported.
The Audit for the year ending April 30, 1962 was received, and the Auditor
and Treasurer will be requested to attend the next meeting for discussion.
lst Presentation - Sale First presentation was made of an ordinance
of Real Estate authorizing the advertisement and sale of a tract
33 ft. x 150 ft. adjacent to Briarwoods Vista
Subdivision, as heretofore recommended and approved by the Plan Commission.
Ordinance - Central Ave. An ordinance was presented establishing a speed
Speed Limit 25 mph (0- 62 -34) limit of 25 miles per hour on Central Avenue
from Wilmot Road to Nonquil Terrace, and setting
penalties for violations thereof. Trustee.Petesch. moved, seconded by Trustee
Aberson, that the rules be waived to permit action on the said ordinance at its
first presentatcon. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Petesch then moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the said
ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call, the ordinance was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
A proposal by Mr. Louis Klein that he meet with the Board to discuss his
property west of Wilmot Road was referred to the Plan Commission.
Sidewalks - Walden School A lengthy discussion was had on the plan for
construction of walks in the - .vicinity of Walden
School. A number of property owners objected to the proposal, pointing out they had
It was decided that the Safety Council
be contacted for suggestions on
speed limits on other stretts.
The manager reported on a meeting with
the manager of
Highland Park regarding
the construction of the North Avenue - Berkeley
Road extension
and bridge as a joint
community porject. He stated it was Highland
Park's opinion
the project should be
constructed by the County, since opposition would be less as
a County project than
if the construction were undertaken by the municipalities. It
was the consensus of
the Board that the Village, Highland Park and
the High School
Board should push
for action by the County.
A proposal by Mr. Louis Klein that he meet with the Board to discuss his
property west of Wilmot Road was referred to the Plan Commission.
Sidewalks - Walden School A lengthy discussion was had on the plan for
construction of walks in the - .vicinity of Walden
School. A number of property owners objected to the proposal, pointing out they had
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not received proper notification, and there was no continuity between sidewalks
and carriage walks.in the proposed plan. They stated child safety was not
increased by the construction of a comparatively few lengths of sidewalk when
the major part of the area was improved with carriage walks. Trustee Petesch
stated that, at the time the sidewaa.k.ordirnancq was adopted, it was his under -
standing that carriage walks would be permitted in areas where only a few
lot s were unimproved with walks,and he was opposed to any deviation from the
policy stated at that time.
It was decided that the residents discuss the matter with the Building
commissioner in the conference room to see if some agreement could be reached,
and report to the Board later in the meeting.
The meeting was recessed at 10 :00 p.m. and reconvened at 10 :15 p.m.
Resolution - MFT
$14,000 - Walnut St.
Funds, for the improvement of
adopted appropriating $14,000
Walnut Street between Chestnut
engineer's estimate of cost.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Lindemann, that the resolution adopted July 23,
1962, appropriating $7,000 from Motor Fuel Tax
Walnut Street be rescinded, and a resolution be
from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the improvement of
Street and Forest Avenue, this amount being the
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:. Aberson, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter, (4)
Nays: None (0)
Add Walnut St. & Hazel Ave. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
To MFT Streets Lindemann, that the President be authorized to
execute forms adding Walnut Street between
Chestnut Street and Forest Avenue, and Forest Avenue between Deerfield Road and
Hazel Avenue to the list of arterial streets under the Motor Fuel Tax program.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - MFT
- $10,000
Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by
Trustee
Deerfield Rd. Resurfacing
Aberson, that the Resolution adopted
July 23,
1962, appropriating $34,000 for the
resurfacing
of Deerfield Road
from Waukegan
Road to the Railroad underpass be rescinded,,
and a resolution
be adopted
appropriating $10,000 for this work under
the Motor
Fuel Tax program,
this amount
being the Engineer's estimate of cost.
Adopted
by the following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Contract - Baxter
WoodmanrDeerfield Rd. Work
for plans and specifications
Road to the underpass, under
vote:
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee
Lindemann, that the President be authorized to
execute the contract with Baxter and Woodman
for the resurfacing of Deerfield Road from Waukegan
the Motor Fuel Tax program. Adopted by the following
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
DGS Traffic Light Trustee Lindemann moved,seconded by Trustee
Aberson, that the President be authorized to
execute documents relating to the installation of traffic:lights at Deerfield
Grammar School using Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
Motion carried unanimously.
Petitions - Radio Towers.. Petitions were received from residents asking
that the Board take legal action to prevent the
construction of radio transmission towers on National Brick Company property.
Mrs. Ruth Koral, Forestway Drive, stated the special permit was granted on the
basis of a public utility, and a commercial radio installation did no qualify
as such. She further stated the cost of legal action to oppose the radio towers
was prohibitive for individuals, and these towers, when constructed, could be
used as the basis for rezoning adjoining property to non- resideebtial uses. The
Village attorney was requested to write a letter to the Board regarding this
matter, and the manager was directed to check if this permit has been issued.
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Approve Partial Bldg. Permit The Building Board of Appeals recommended approval
Sara Lee of a partial buildiing permit to Kitchens of Sara
Lee for pilings, footings, foundation walls and related sub -grade structural elements,
as shown on Plans E -1 to E -5, and C -1, C -2 and C -4. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded
by Trustee Aberson, that the partial building permits be issued in accordance with
the recommendation of the Building Board of Appeals.
Motion carried unanimously.
Carriage Walks - Walden Funtherdiscussion was had on walks in the Walden
School area after the report on results of the
conference of property owners and the building commissioner. Trustee Petesch moved,
seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Board approve 5 ft. carriage walks at 1104
and 1116 Wincanton Drive, 3 ft. carriage walks along Colwyn at Oxford and Warwick,
with bushes in the parkway to be removed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Petesch then moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that bids for side-
walks and carriage walks be called for.
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Trustee Petesch requested the manager to get estimates of cost of a blade
for plwoing carriage walks to be attached to snow plows.
Trustees Petesch and Porter left the meeting.
Water -Lot 2, Lunde's Resub. A report was received from the building commissioner
Temporary Connection regarding a request from the owner of lot 2, Lunde's
Resubdivision, to permit a temporary connection
across a temporary easement to the water main in Cherry Street. It was the
recommendation of the building commissioner that installation of a water main on
Wilmot Road be required, the property owners affected to pay the cost of a 6 in.
main, and-the Village to pay the difference in cost between a 6 in. and the 8 in.
main which would reinforce the water system. ;Ae further reported the Plan Commission
had under consideration a resubdivision of Lot R,.Owner's Division, and could require
extension of a water main on Wilmot Road as a condition of approval. It was t,ie
consensus of the Board that the water main should be extended in Wilmot Road, and
the temporary connection be permitted after recording the letters of agreement
relating to the temporary easement.
The village attorney reported the Village had lost the Humble Oil CO.-
Trinity Church zoning case in County Court, and stated the case could be appealed.
No decision.was made on this matter.
President Whitney stated the Plan Commission had been studying this area,
and directed that a copy of the attorney's letter be sent to the Plan Commission.
He also requested that the Plan Commission give consideration to increasing the
building setback requirement in the Business District to provide more parking, and
to increasing the height limitations with less coverage of lot area by buildings.
Village.officials were invited to a meeting at Wilmot School on August 13th,
sponsored by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, regarding the future
land use,of property west of Wilmot Road and South of County Line Road.
No action was taken on a resolution - pertaining to a Lake County Public
Works Department, proposed by the County Board of Supervisors.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk