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October 1, 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, October 1, 1962 at 8:15 p.m. The clerk called the roll and
reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
James E. Mandler
Maurice C. Petesch
Winston S. Porter
Absent: John F. Aberson
Ira K. 'learn, Jr.
John A. S. Lindemann
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were
Messrs. Thomas Matthews, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, Village manager.
Moved by Trustee_Porter, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that minutes of the
regular meeting held September 17, 1962 be approved.as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
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cc Approve Sale of R.E. One bid was received for the 33ft. by 155 ft.
lcc to Deerfield Development Co. tract advertised for sale by the Village. The bid
was for $250 from Mr. Joe Horwitz, Deerfield Develop -
rpent Company, for the tract whicn adjoins the Briarwoods Vista Subdivision. Trustee
Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the bid be accepted, the purchaser
to ppy all recording fees and other expenses that are usual in the transfer of
title. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Petesch, Porter, Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment Discussion was.had pm the ordinance amending the
Additional "M" Uses (0- 62 -42) Zoning Ordinance by adding trade and service schools,
outside storage of new finished products, ware-
houses and any other compatible use to the permitted uses in the M- Manufacturing
District. A.letter was received.from Mrs. Willard Loarie, 853 Oxford Road, requesting
the Board to table the ordinance until the matter has been discussed with the
Planning'Consultant. Trustee Petesch stated the requirement for screening outside
storage was open to interpretation, and felt all questions and permits for outside
storage should.be referred to the Board of Trustees for review.
The meeting was recessed at 9:10 and reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
A change was made in the ordinance to require a solid wall or fence not less
than 10 ft: h'gh to secreen outside storage of new finished products. Trustee
Mandler then moved, seconded 4v Trustee Porter, that the said ordinance, as changed,
be adopted. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandlo;r, Petesch, Porter, Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
Deny Birchwood Bldrs. Sub. The Plan Commission recommended t.iat the Birchwood
Builders proposed resubdivision of the West 30 (t.
of Lot 9, Bleimehl's Subdivision, be denied.
Trustee John A. S. Lindemann entered the meeting and was present thereafter.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Plan Commission's
recommendation be accepted, and the subdivision be denied. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Mandle5, Lindemann, Petesch, Whitney (4)
Nays: Porter (1)
Ayes:
Mandler, Petesch, Porter,.Whitney
(4)
Nays:
None 'k0)
Ordinance
- Adoption of
Trustee
Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
Fire
Prevention Code (0- 62 -41)
that the
ordinance adopting t.ie 1960 edition of the
National
Board of Fire Underwriters' "Fire Prevention
'Code"
be adopted. Upon roll call,
the ordinance
was passed by tale following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Petesch, Porter, Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment Discussion was.had pm the ordinance amending the
Additional "M" Uses (0- 62 -42) Zoning Ordinance by adding trade and service schools,
outside storage of new finished products, ware-
houses and any other compatible use to the permitted uses in the M- Manufacturing
District. A.letter was received.from Mrs. Willard Loarie, 853 Oxford Road, requesting
the Board to table the ordinance until the matter has been discussed with the
Planning'Consultant. Trustee Petesch stated the requirement for screening outside
storage was open to interpretation, and felt all questions and permits for outside
storage should.be referred to the Board of Trustees for review.
The meeting was recessed at 9:10 and reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
A change was made in the ordinance to require a solid wall or fence not less
than 10 ft: h'gh to secreen outside storage of new finished products. Trustee
Mandler then moved, seconded 4v Trustee Porter, that the said ordinance, as changed,
be adopted. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandlo;r, Petesch, Porter, Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
Deny Birchwood Bldrs. Sub. The Plan Commission recommended t.iat the Birchwood
Builders proposed resubdivision of the West 30 (t.
of Lot 9, Bleimehl's Subdivision, be denied.
Trustee John A. S. Lindemann entered the meeting and was present thereafter.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Plan Commission's
recommendation be accepted, and the subdivision be denied. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Mandle5, Lindemann, Petesch, Whitney (4)
Nays: Porter (1)
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Trustee Porter stated minimum lot sizes should be established for
business district to set reasonable standards for business buildings.
President Whitney directed that the Plan Commission be requested to hold
public hearing on tnis matter.
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Ordinance - National Bldg., Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Code Amendment -Floor Area Lindemann, that the ordinance be adopted
Construction (0- 62 -43) amending the National Building Code, Table
402 - Floor Area limits per story of buildings,
with types of construction by zoning; and Section 402.3 relating to existing
buildings of noncombustible construction outside the fire limits. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0).
Ordinance - Deerfield Bldg. An ordinance was presented amending the Deer -
Code Amendment Re: Applications field Building Code, Section 7, Article II,
and Certification (0- 62 -44) Applications, to require certification of
plans by the arhitect and engineer. A change
was made in the ordinance to require certification of plans for other than
singld family residences. Trustee Porter 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, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Porter then moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the said
ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter .(4)
Nays: None (0)
Refer Ordinance Re: Police An ordinance establishing a second Police
Captain,Sergeant to Committee captaincy and creating the position of
sergeant was presented. Trustee Petesch stated
he was opposed to a second captaincy, but favored the appointment of a. sergeant,
which would provide a commanding officer for each shift. President Whitney
appointed a committee consisting of Trustees Petesch and Porter and Chief of
Police Petersen to study the matter and report to the Board.
A letter was received from the Village Attorney regarding the proposed
sign ordinance. The manager was directed to revise the ordinance in accordance
with the Attorney's comments.
In answer to Trustee Petesch's question, the Village Attorney stated the
Board could ask for a report from the Municipal Justice on fines and costs,
but could not ask questions regarding cases.
Trustee Petesch stated he had been asked to serve.on a committee working
for the passage of the Judicial Reform Act to be voted on in the November election.
The Board indicated approval of his service on this committee.
lst Presentation - Ordinance First presentation was made of an ordinance
Room Sizes establishing minimum room sizes for all
residential construction.
President Whitney asked the Plan Commission to review minimum house
Size requirements in all residential districts. Trustee Porter submitted a
copy of a Plan Commission recommendation of several years ago regarding house
sizes.
Approve Hyde Sub. The Plan Commission recommended approval of
the Hyde Subdivision of 8 lots. Trustee Porter
moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Subdivision be approved in accordance
with the recommendation of the Plan Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
President Whitney withheld .;his signature on the plat pending receipt of
the subdivision improvement bond, as recommended by the building commissioner.
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The manager reported a request for water service had been received from the
attorney for Volkswagen, who would pay for the installation of an 8 in. main under
a recapture 'agreement. Trustee Porter suggested that Volkswagen purchase a strip
of land from John Strub to permit annexation of their property. The manager was
directed to continue discussions with Volkswagen regarding annexation and water
main extension. It was pointed out'fire protection in the southwest section of
the Village would be improved by the,construction of the proposed water-main,
Request for Water -Sewer A request was received from the Board of the
Congregational Church Congregational Church for extensions of water and
sewer mains by special assessments, to serve the
property owned by the Church on Laurel Avenue between Birchwood and Kenmore
Avenues. Chemical toilets would be used in the proposed church until such time as
sewer and water are available. Trustee Mandler stated he would like to accommodate
the church, but felt the whole area should be considered before proceeding with the
small project. The matter will be held over until the next Board meeting.
Ordinance - Compensation An ordinance was presented providing for compensation
for Meetings Failed of $15 per meeting for Board members. After a
brief discussion, Trustee Petesch moved, seconded
by Trustee Mandler, that the ordinance be tabled. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Whitney (4)
Nays: Porter (1)-
Resolution - Waukegan Rd. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
Sidewalk - $3500 MFT that a resolution be adopted appropriating $3,500
from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the construction of
538 ft. of sidewalk ext.e045,69north from Northwoods Drive to the existing gravel
walk, on Waukegan Road. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The resignation of Mr. Arthur Howard from the Building Board of Appeals was
accepted. The Manpower Commission will be asked to submit names for a repl= acement.
Deny Fireworks Permit
discussed. Trustee Petesch
for a permit be denied.
Motion carried unanimously.
The request for a permit for a fireworks display
in the Deerfield Commons on November 19th was
moved, seconded by Trustee Porter, that the request
Resolution - Outside Water Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
Users Re- Annexation that the following resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield, I 1 1 i not s, that:
No water shall'be.furnished from the Village water distribution system to
premises outside the corporate limits which are contiguous to the limits of the
Village.
Any connection existing for service to premises adjacent to the Village
limits, but outside the Village, shall be terminated within six months of the
date of the passage of this resolution, or within six months from the time the
premises become adjacent to the Village, unless the owner thereof shall petition
for annexation of the premises served to the Village.
This rule shall not apply to water furnished to any incorporated Village or
City, nor to service furnished under the terms of a special contract entered into
by the Village.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The Village Attorney was requested to submit a report on the functions of
a Zoning Commission,and a Plan Commission.
The manager was requested to work with Mr. Jules Beskin of the Community
Relations Committee on the proposed WIND Deerfield program.
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President Whitney suggested that the leasing of air rights over municipal
parking Tots for.the construction of apartments coW d be a source of revenue to
the Village.
Information was received from Mr. Karl Berni;ng regarding the.proposed
County Public Works Department. The manager was directed to write to the County
Board opposing such a Department as proposed, but indicating the Village would
approve it if no sewer and water facilities were constructed within the juris-
dictional area of a municipality without the consent of the municipality.
A letter was received from Baxter & Woodman, recommending acceptance
of the County Line Road sanitary sewer, although certain sections are at a
wrong grade, the contractor, DesPlaines Engineering to furnish a $4000 bond
for two years. The adequacy of the $4000 bond was questioned, and the manager
was directed to ask Baxter & Woodman for their unqualified recommendation.
Trustee Petesch stated he had noticed speeding in the Village, the
parking of large trucks, taking up many parking stalls, and sometimes extending
over the cross walks, noisy mufflers, and parking left wheels to curb. He also
asked if records of previous arrests are given to the jude in speeding cases.
The manager was directed toWake up these matters with the Chief of Police.
Trustee Petesch left the meeting at 12 :00 midnight.
Resolution - Maplewood Crossing Trustee Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
Light - $2500 MFT that a resolution'be adopted appropriating
$2500 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the installa-
tion of a school crossing light on Deerfield Road at Maplewood School. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Porter, Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
The manager reported briefly on proposed improvements to the Deerfield
Road underpass, the Railroad company stating they would permit the Village to
repair sidewalks, improve the lighting and replace sides at no expense to the
Railroad, although they would pay for the electricity for lighting:
Street Opening Application Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Lindemann, that the President be authorized to
execute the application for a street opening on Waukegan Road north of County
Line Road for the installation of a sewer to serve the new McDonald Hamburger
establishment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Porter, Whitney (4)
Nays: None (0)
A letter was received from the High School Board expressing appreciation
for the action of the Village in providing sidewalks on Waukegan Road. They
asked the Village to take action to require removal of the billboards on the
property to the south of the school, the contracts for the signs being about to
expire. The manager will notify the School Board that the Village will cooperate
in the removal of the signs.
The manager reported trees had been purchased and planted at the Village
nursery, and he thought the Garden Clubs would cooperate in the tree planting
program. He stated street signs on Blackthorn Lane had been changed, and that
work was progressing on corrections of complaints received from the Union
Drainage District Commissioners.
The Board approved the four signs proposed to be installed at the entrances
to the Village by the Chamber of Commerce, the Village to furnish the labor for
t he construction of the brick base, the Chamber to contribute the signs. which
were found to be very attractive.
A letter was received from Mrs. Zook, League of Women Voters, expressing
appreciation for the cooperation she had received while serving as a reporter
for the League.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 a.m.
APPROVED:—
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President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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