08/20/1962•
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August 20, 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 20, 1962 at 8 :00 p.m. The
clerk called the roll and reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
John F. Aberson
John A. S. Lindemann
Winston S. Porter
Absent: Ira K. Hearn, Jr.
James E. Mand ler
Maurice C. Petesch
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Thomas Matthews, Village attorney; Norris Stilphen, Manager; and
Robert Bowen, building commissioner.
Moved by Trustee Lindemann, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that minutes
of the regular meeting held August 6, 1962 be approved as submitted Motion
carried unanimously.
Approve Bills - Payroll
July Payroll
Petty Cash
W. C. Powell
Thomas Wands
Nels J. Johnson
Stanton & Rockwell
Dawson Bros.
Alpha Cleaners
Antes Sign Co.
Auto -Magic Door Co.
Peter Baker & Son
Badger Meter Co.
Berry Bearing Co.
Bishop Heating
E. W. Boehm Co.
Bosler Supply Co.
Breakwells
B.A.T.
Crown Temperature Engineers
C. L. Davidson li Co.
Deerfield Electric
Deerfield Hardware
Deerfield Oil Co.
Deerfield Revi6w
Di Pietro Plumbing
E & H Uti 1 i ty Co.
Charles B. Foelsch
Ford Rexall Pharmach
Fragassi TV
Richard J. Gilmore
Gravely Equipment Co.
Great Lakes Fire Equipment
Grimm- Hansen- Treland
Helanders Inc.
City of Highland Park
Highland Park Hospital
Home 1 i to
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
Joboul Publishing
Nels J. Johnson
Richard Jury
Village of Deerfield
Larry Kick
Edmund Klasinski
Glenn Koets
Chester Kyle
The fol lowiing bills and payroll for the
month of July were presented:
$ 20,143.34
184.54
17.42
17.42
824.50
571.62
100.60
9.60
5..00
63.80
57.41
1,525.30
8.45
8.71
20.91
42.02
5.45
520.78
249.25
18.44
44.20
4.45
32.80
271.40
19.80
5.70
15.00
1.69
45.05
15.53
8.84
4.96
22.14
4.58
16,598.40
37.50
40.80
320.62
30.14
924.80
5.20
19.80
8.00
10.00
11.28
25.00
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Lakeland Redi -Gas
Libertyville Glass
Madison Chemical Co.
70.81
20.00
63.86
170.83
401.70
6.75
354.72
7.69
6.21
42.19
239.11
13.84
5.00
340.00
773.76
20.99
1,117.80
. 11.65
1,323.07
32.91
9.07
37.50
40.00
179.60
13.78
11.22
22.68
20.76
15.70
9.30
66.60
5.00
8.85
37.50
499.33
8.58
74.41
90.25
109.55
6.60
10.00
9.49
90.00
k3,66
88.55
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the bills as listed
above be approved for payment and the July payroll be approved. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Porter, Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
Truck Bids Sealed bids were received from 18 bidders for 2
dump trucks, bodies and hoists, radios, snow plow
and van truck. The bids were opened and publicly read, add turned over to Mr.
Bowen for analysis.
Audiat Discussion The Village treasurer, Mrs. Ann Olesak, and Messrs.
Temple and Clevin of Wolf and Company, were present
and answered questions on village finances and the audit. Mr. Temple stated Sales
Tex Funds were segregated as a matter of Board policy, and the money could be placed
in the General Fund for general corporate purposes. Trustee Aberson stated Sales Tax
Funds were pledged for payment of Municipal Building Bonds, and for acquisition of
off - street parking sites, although at present, receipts exceeded moneys allocated
for these purposes. In answer to a question regarding investment of Special Assess-
ment moneys, Mr. Matthews stated that if the money were invested, the interest
earned must be distributed to the bond holders, and the cost of such distribution
would undoubtedly exceed the interest. President Whitney expressed thanks for the
good report.
Off- Street Parking Discussion was had on theoff- street parking program,
it being pointed out that the.State might prohibit
parking on Deerfield and Waule gan Roads, which would be very detrimental to the
business district. The manager reported he had contacted several owners of property
in the business district in an attempt to work out some solution to the parking
Menoni & Mocogni
Meridian Concrete Co.
Meyer & Wenthe
Minnesota Mining & Mfg.
Motor Parts & Machine Co.
Mutual Services
National Board of Fire
National Chemsearch Corp.
National Fire Protection
National Municipal League
Arthur R. O'Brien
O'Brien Mfg. Co.
David J. Petersen
Raymond A. Peterson
Catherine B•. Price
Public Service Co.
Reed Randle Tractors
Reiland S Bree
Remington Rand
Earl Rix
Charles Rogers
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Michael Rogers
Vi 1 lage of Deerfield
E. H. Sargent Co.
Shoreland Motors
Pierre Simonian
Village of Deerfield
Sinclair Chemicals
Treasurer, State of I l l i not s
Norris W. S t.i 1 phen
Suburban Building Officals Conference
Sunray D -X Oil Co.
Thompsons Auto Service
Tropical Paint Co.
Verako Products
Village Hardware
Village of Deerfield
Village of Deerfield
Walgreen's
Irwin Wei ngierski
West Chemical
Ziebell Sales Inc.
70.81
20.00
63.86
170.83
401.70
6.75
354.72
7.69
6.21
42.19
239.11
13.84
5.00
340.00
773.76
20.99
1,117.80
. 11.65
1,323.07
32.91
9.07
37.50
40.00
179.60
13.78
11.22
22.68
20.76
15.70
9.30
66.60
5.00
8.85
37.50
499.33
8.58
74.41
90.25
109.55
6.60
10.00
9.49
90.00
k3,66
88.55
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the bills as listed
above be approved for payment and the July payroll be approved. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Porter, Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
Truck Bids Sealed bids were received from 18 bidders for 2
dump trucks, bodies and hoists, radios, snow plow
and van truck. The bids were opened and publicly read, add turned over to Mr.
Bowen for analysis.
Audiat Discussion The Village treasurer, Mrs. Ann Olesak, and Messrs.
Temple and Clevin of Wolf and Company, were present
and answered questions on village finances and the audit. Mr. Temple stated Sales
Tex Funds were segregated as a matter of Board policy, and the money could be placed
in the General Fund for general corporate purposes. Trustee Aberson stated Sales Tax
Funds were pledged for payment of Municipal Building Bonds, and for acquisition of
off - street parking sites, although at present, receipts exceeded moneys allocated
for these purposes. In answer to a question regarding investment of Special Assess-
ment moneys, Mr. Matthews stated that if the money were invested, the interest
earned must be distributed to the bond holders, and the cost of such distribution
would undoubtedly exceed the interest. President Whitney expressed thanks for the
good report.
Off- Street Parking Discussion was had on theoff- street parking program,
it being pointed out that the.State might prohibit
parking on Deerfield and Waule gan Roads, which would be very detrimental to the
business district. The manager reported he had contacted several owners of property
in the business district in an attempt to work out some solution to the parking
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problem. He stated Mr. Bruce Ford would contribute the cost of the Schnell
property if the Village were to condemn the tract for parking. He reported
owners of property in the southwest quadrant were. working together to consoli-
date parking areas to provide greater accessibility. Trustee Porter suggested
*e Off- Street Parking Committee be re- activated to study the problem. After
further discussion, Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that
the President appoint.-an off- street parking committee to re- evaluate the
existing parking plan, and to make a re- appraisal of costs.
Motion carried unanimously.
Appoint Off- Street
Parking Committee
President'.Whitney appointed Trustee
Mr. Larry Dondanville, the manager,
Planning Consultant, when employed,
as an Off - Street Parking Committee, with three local ,busi,nessmen to be
later.
Lindemann,
and the
to serve
appointed
Ordinance Sale of R.E. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee
0 -62 -35 Aberson, that the ordinance be adopted author-
izing the sale of a tract of land 33 ft. by
155 ft. adjoining Briarwoods Vi sta,'.Subdivi si on, and . adverti Bement for sealed
bids for said tract. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aber'son, Lindemann, Porter, Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating. his approval thereof.
Approve McDonald Bldg. An application for a bui-lding.permit was
Permit received for the construction of a McDonald's
restaurant on South Waukegan Road, north of
the Shell station. The extension of a 12 in. sanitary sewer and the cost of
extending the sewer past the Shell station ,was:di"tcussed. The building Commis-
sioner pointed out the owner of the property in question controlled an easement
from the rear portion of his property south to County Line Road, and the sewer
could be located therein at a lesser cost. A recapture agreement was proposed
whereby special. charges would be established for connections to the sewer, and
reimbursement made to the party installing the sewer from these special charges.
The Board of Building Appeals and electrical Commission recommended approval of
the building permit application subject to certain corrections and conditions.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the reports of the
Building Board of Appeals bnd Electrical Commission be accepted and approved,
except for the extension of the sewer to a point 30 ft. north of the south
property line of the subject property. The motion failed for lack of a major-
ity, those voti.ng
Aye: Aberson, Lindemann (2)
Nay; Porter, Whitney (2)•
Trustee Porter then moved, seconded by Trustee ;%Aberson, that the permit
be issued subject to the conditions set forth in the reports of the Building
Board of Appeals and ElectricalLCommission, and a recapture agreement be pre-
pared.
Motion carried unanimously.
,appoint Harry Tisdall
Plan Commission
Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded
this appointment.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Harry Ti sdal l•.:was .appoi.nted to the Plan
Commission to fill the vacancy, created by
the resignation of Mr. Dennis Behrendt.
by Trustee Aberson, that the Board confirm
Sidewalks President Whitney recommended that the Board
give consideration to undertaking a Special
Assessment proceeding for the construction of curb and gutter and sidewalks on
Greenwood Avenue, stating that due to changes in the allocation of students
to the several schools, children from south of Greenwood Avenue would be going
to Woodland Park School. The manager was directed to talk to the people whose
property would be included in the project, and the building commissioner was
directed to complete surveys on sidewalks in the vicinity of all schools in
the Village. Thw manager was.31so directed to contact the Park District
regarding construction of sidewalks along Wilmot`Apad.
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Approve Plan Commission Report The Plan Commission's report on the petition of
Lot R - Owner's Division Zoning Messrs. Ruopp and Kelly to rezone Lot R, Owner's
Division recommended that the westerly 250 ft.
of the lots .fronting on Wilmot Road 'remain in the R -1 Single - family District, and
the remainder, an area approximately 165' by 410' be rezoned to the R -1 -A Single -
family District. Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the Plan
Commission's recommendation be accepted, and an ordinance be prepared to effectuate
the rezoning.
MotLon carried unanimously.
The President signed a Proclamation setting the week of September 9 -14
as League of Women Voters Week.
The meeting was recessed at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened at 10;22 p.m.
Mr. Peter Weinert, Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated a representative
of Robert.Stewart Associates, Planners, would meet with the Plan Commission on
Wednesday, August 22nd, with reference to employment as Planning Consuttants to
the Village. He invited interested Board members to attend this meeting.
1� North Suburban Radio A report was received from the Plan Commission,
rl`G stating that in view of the Village attorney's
opinion on the special permit granted to North Shuburban Radio Inc., there seemed
to be no point in continuing to oppose the issuance of the permit. The Board
concurred.
Fire Department Report The manager submitted and briefly discussed his
report on a meeting with Deerfield - Bannockburn
Fire District officials, and discussion of finances and services. President
Whitney proposed that the Citizens' Committee be requested to explore the entire
question of fire protection from the standpoint of a Village Fire Department with
the Fire District paying for services outside -the Village, and at what population
figure should a Village Department be considered. He pointed out a referendum
would be required to establish a Village Fire Department. The manager was
requested to write to the DeerfieldCitizens' Committee regarding this matter.
A tree replacement program was briefly discussed, it being suggested that
different species be planted on various streets. The Board asked the manager to
wrok with the Garden Clubs on such a program.
'Liquor License Fees The manager submitted a report on liquor license
fess charged by nearby municipalities. Trustee
Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the fee for Class C licenses for
Golf Clubs be established at $1,000 for 12 months, and the necessary ordinance be
prepared.
Motion carried unanimously.
in a brief discussion of B.A.R.E. and Volkswagen zoning;; ,the manager was
requested to talk to the companies, to see if any agreement can be reached regarding
annexation.
A letter from the Village attorney recommended that a clause be added to
Village contracts holding the Village harmless for claims of subcontractors against
the contractor. The Board agreed that this clause should be added to contracts.
North Ave.- Berkeley
The manager reported he had discussed the proposed
Extensbon Sidewalks
North Avenue - Berkeley Road extension with the
County Superintendent of Highways, who stated
the County has no objection to
its construction by Highland Park and Deerfield.
Mr. Berning answered the question
about County participation in part of the cost
of the improvement by statvng
the County had no funds at the present time, but
could pay only if the project
included an extension to Duffy Lane, since no funds
could be spent for a purely local improvement. The manager was directed to contact
the State for approval of sidewalk construction from Northwoods Drive, the present
terminus, to the High School,
pointing out that the County's plans for the North
Avenue - Berkeley Road extension
The President directed
were in the future.
that the Village Attorney's letter regarding the
Trinity Church - Humble Oil law
suit be referred to the Plan Commission for study
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and recommendation.
in a brief discussion of B.A.R.E. and Volkswagen zoning;; ,the manager was
requested to talk to the companies, to see if any agreement can be reached regarding
annexation.
A letter from the Village attorney recommended that a clause be added to
Village contracts holding the Village harmless for claims of subcontractors against
the contractor. The Board agreed that this clause should be added to contracts.
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Accept Bids - Trucks The building commissioner reported low bids on
trucks as follows:
Schuster, Inc. $13,907.44 for Dodge chasses (2) extras included
except bodies.
R.G. Smith Co. .52,223.52 for two bodies and hoists
Reiland & Bree, Inc. $3,050.30 for van truck, including extras
Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the bids of the low
bidders be accepted. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Porter, Whitney (3)
Nays: Aberson (1)
The motion carried by a majority vote.
The manager reported the Division of Highways would not approve the
installation of a traffic light at Wilmot Road and Deerfield Road; however, if
stop signs were removed, approval would be given for an activated school
crossing light. The Board concurred in his recommendation that the matter be
dropped.
Prestdent Whitney reported he was surprised to find out that the Deerfield
Road widening project did not include the construction of sidewalks, but only
replacement of walks. Mr. Berning will take this matter up with the County.
Approve Expenditure 539.50 The manager presented a design for a Certificate
for Cert: of Appreciation of Appreciation to be given to residents who
have given services to the Village. He proposed
that presentations of these certificates be set up on an annual basis, and stated
the cost for 500 would be $39.50. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee
Porter, that the Board authorize the expenditure of $39.50 for Certificates of
Appreciation. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Porter,. Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
Information was received.from the Lake County Planning Commission
regarding ratio of building height to lot coverage. This material will be
forwarded to the Plan Commission, Mr. Toth having offered to meet with the
Commission to review this matter.
There being no further busines$, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 p.m.
APPROVED•
President
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