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the Village, which could be done in three phases: (1) immediate needs; (2) "secondary
needs; and (3) future needs. After discussion of the Safety Council's recommendation,
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Manager be directed to
get information from the Satety Council on what are felt to be immediate needs for
street lighting. .
Motion carried unanimously.
A letter was received from Mrs. Marjorie Emery asking that her name be removed
from the Sister City Committee, and stating she would be happy to do any secretarial
work requested by the Committee.
The manager reported a police squad car had been involved in an accident
on County Line Road caused by the failure of an employee of one of the plants on
County Line Road to stop before driving onto County Line Road. The President pro
tem suggested that the manager write to the companies asking them to warn employees
to drive safely and cautiously.
Discussion was had on enforcement of the ordinance prohibiting the parking of
commercial vehicles in a residential district. It was the consensus of the Board
that notices be sent to all violators of the ordinance.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Election for Police Tax calling an election on the proposition to levy a
tax of .15 of 1% for police protection. Discussion
was had on the amount to be raised by such a tax.,
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:59 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
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Vi l lage Clerk
January 7, 1963
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, January 7, 1963 at 8:35 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported
the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
John F. Aberson
John A. S. Lindemann
James E. Mandler
Maurice C. Petesch
Winston S. Porter
Absent: Ira K. Hearn, Jr.
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were
Messrs. Seymour Axelrood, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen,
manager.
Moved by Trustee Aberson, seconded'by Trustee Petesch, that minutes of the
regular meeting held December 17, 1962 be approved as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
Approve Sale - Obsolete The manager reported he had received bids on the
Trucks to Reiland & Bree sale of obsolete trucks owned by the Village as
fol lows:
Dawson Bros. 1947 Dump $ 225.00:
Reiland & Bree 1955 Pickup 35.00
1947 Dump 200.00
1951 Dump 150.00
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Tazioli & Venturi
John Banks
1951 Dump $ 111.00
1947 Dump 111.00
1955 Pickup 30.00
1955 Pickup 38.00
1951 Dump 108.00
1947 Dump 106.00
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board authorize the
sale of the three trucks to Reiland and Bree at their bid price of $385.00.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, U ndemann, Mandler, Petesch,Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)'
Ordinance - Bendinelli The ordinance was read granting a variation in
Variation - 956 Deerfield Rd. accordance with the request of Mrs. Sally
(0 -63 -1) Bendinelli to permit, in addition to one apart-
ment, two offices fora doctor or dentist at
956 Deerfield Road, the variation to continue only for so long as Mrs. Bendinelli
or her daughter remain in occupancy and ownership. A letter was received from
Mr. Allyn Frank opposing the variation. After discussion of the background of
the use of the premises, Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann,
that the said ordinance be adopted. The ordinance was passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann,•Mandler, Petesch (4)
Nays: Porter (1)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Excess Facility Rates establishing excess facility rates for water and
sewer services in Manufacturing Districts for
users whose demands for services exceed the design capacity of the water and
sewerage systems. Discussion was had on including 0 & R and Business zoned
properties in the ordinance, and these charges be made a condition of annexation
for property presently outside the Village. Trustee Mandler proposed these
matters be discussed at a meeting on January 10th.
Ordinance - Vacation Part The ordinance was read vacating part of the
of Deerfield Road Right -of -Way Deerfield Road right -of -way at 45 Deerfield
0 -63 -2 Road, which is no longer needed for street pur-
poses, reserving the right to maintain, install,
and repair any public utility installation in the vacated portion. Trustee Mandler
moved, seconded by Trustee-Aberson, that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll
call, the ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Report - Truck Parking The Building Commissioner reported notices had
been sent to 38 residents who were parking com-
mercial vehicles in residential districts in violation of the zoning ordinance.
Of these, 21 had been abated, 7 had filed appeals, and action was pending on 10.
Cancel Contract The manager submitted a report showing prices
Petroleum Products paid by nearby municipalities for petroleum
products, indicating that Deerfield was paying
more than some other municipalities. Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Mandler, that the contract holder be notified of cancellation of the contract,
and the manager be directed to advertise for bids. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
President Whitney suggested that, in taking bid$,:tbe bidder be requested
to specify whether or not he would give the same prices to other taxing bodies,
such as schools, library, etc. and that the manager contact the,school purchasing
people if they would like to enter into contracts with the Village in order to
get a more favorableh,price. Mr. Stilphen pointed out that -some communities
received more from Gas Companies under the terms of the company's franchise, and
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that the representatives of the North Shore Gas Company had:stated they might be
willing to give one therm per customer, but would want an extension of their
franchise if the matter were re- opened. President Whitney suggested the Gas Company
might be willing to convert the Village heating equipment to gas as part of the
extension of the franchise.
Deny Mauer Variation A report was received from the Board of Zoning Appeals
recommending teat a variation be denied to permit
Dr. Mauer to use the residence at 924 Deerfield Road for a doctor's office, but a
case exists for a legal non - conforming use. Mr. Raff, Chairman of the Board of
Zoning Appeals, explained the reasons for the recommendation. Trustee Mandler moved,
seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the Board accept the recommendation of the board
of Zoning Appeals, and the variation be denied.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Rollheiser Variation The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended t at a
variation be granted to Mr. ,ilex Rollheiser to
permit the construction of a multiple family building on a 50 it. lot at 1115
Waukegan Road, basing their recommendation on the outcome of the Tanelian law suit
on similar circumstances. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
that the Board accept the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals,.and the
ordinance be prepared granting the said variation. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize $1500 to Move The manager reported he had received estimates of
Butler Building $1200 to $1485 for dismantling and moving the
Butler building offered to the Vi'l lage without ciarge
by the Pacific Flush Tank Company. He stated the building could be brick veneered,
and would be used for-storage of equipment which is presently stored outside.
Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board accept the building,
and authorize the expenditure of up to $1500 for dismantling and moving the building
to the Village garage site. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Special Census The manager reported a special census could be taken
at a cost of 15 cents per person, and Motor Fuel
Tax income, based on the estimated increase in population, would increase by $10,000
for the first year, and approximately $13,000 per year thereafter. Trustee Petesch
moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the Board authorize the application for a
special census. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
The.meeting recessed at 10:00 p.m. and was 'reconvened at 10 :15 p.m.
Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that tie Village attorney
be directed to take legal steps on the collection of Special Assessment #92.
The manager reported that the State Highway Department had suggested steps
to be taken in the renovation of the stop lights at Deerfield and Waukegan Roads,
which would tend to keep costs below the amount estimated, and this information had
been sent to Baxter and Woodman, Engnneers.
Approve $175 -Plat of Survey
of survey of toe property owned
Soil Testing, which is proposed
$175. Trustee Petesch moved, si
$175 be authorized for plats oI
following vote:
Tne manager reported he had been ddvised by tie
*Village attorney it would be necessary to have plats
by Public Service Company,'North Shore Gas, RCA and
to be annexed. ;ie stated t.ie cost would not exceed
:conded by Trustee Mandler, that the expenditure of
the survey of the above properties. Adopted by the
Ayes: Aberson, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Police Protection The ordinance calling an election to vote on a tax
Tax Election Discussion of .15 of 1% for Police Protection was discussed,
and the amount which would be levied by such a tax
if approved by the voters. The manager reported if the full tax rate permitted were
levied,.it would bring $75,000 for Police protection. Trustee Petesch pointed out
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the need for more police officers and funds to improve the Department. It was
the consensus of the Board that the election on the tax Increase should be held
in conjunction with the regular Village election in April, and that through
publicity, the residents be made aware of the need for the additional tax. The
Chief of Police will be requested to submit a report on the needs of tie Depart-
ment.
Trustees Lindemann and Petesch left the meeting.
A letter was received from the Board of Education of School District
##108 asking that the sewer charge be removed from the water bill. The manager
was directed to write to the School Board explaining the sewer service charge.
Trustee Lindemann re- entered the meeting.
The manager proposed that a water mian be installed on Pine Street to
reinforce the water system at the time the street extension is contructed through
Park property. It was the consensus of the Board that the matter be tabled until
such time as the Park Board has finalized its plans for the use of the property
lying west of the Pine Street extension.
The manager rported the property owners on Deerfield Road in Highland Park
between the bridge and the King's Cove Subdivision were not interested in annexa-
tion to the Vi l lage.
Authorize Plans a; Specs. Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Porter,
Deerfield Rd. Sidewalk - MFT that the Board authorize the preparation of plans
and specifications for a sidewalk on Deerfield
Road to the bridge as a Motor Fuel Tax project. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
The manager was directed to get in touch with the people who had expressed
interest in leasing the air rights over Village parking lots.
Approve $350- North Shore A request for a contribution of $350 was received
Council on Refuse from the North Shore Council on Refuse Disposal,
to carry on the work of the council. The
manager rpported the Council hopes to acquire land for landfill operations, and
wnvi si oned setting up collection points for convenient handling of refuse. Trustee
Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that a contribution of $350 be
approved, in order that the Village may be kept informed of the Council's actions.
Adopted by the followin] vote:
Ayes: Aberson Lindemann, Mandler, Porter (4)
Nays: None (0)
A letter was rece1ved from Mr. Thomas Wolf, Chairman of the Safety Council,
stating his term expires in 1963, and asking that a replacement be appointed.
Appoint Mrs. Hilton Wolf The President appointed Mrs. Hilton Wolf to the
Sister City Committee Sister City Committee to replace Mrs. Robert Clark,
and the.Board approved the appointment. A letter
of thanks will be sent to Mrs. Clark.
A letter was received from Mr. Laurence Dondanville, stating that due to
his ekpected absence from the Village, he would be unable to continue as Chairman
of the Parking Committee, and proposing that he either resign from the committee
or continue as a regular member with the apppointment of a new Chairman. The
President suggested that the manager ask Mr. Robert Ramsay if he is willing to
serve as Chairman, and that the Manpower Commission be requested to submit names
of qualified people for the Parking Committee.
Two letters were received from residents expressing appreciation to the
Police Department for assistance given them. The manager was directed to send
letters to the men involved.
The manager reported he had received quotes for the printing of the new
Municipal Code, as follows: Speed -o -lith - $3530 for 500 copies; Press Printing -
$2130 for 500 copies, two columns - $2610 for 500 copies full page; Quincy -
$5800 for 500 copies, although they might be able to print for less. The Board
approved publication by Press Printing, with payment to be made from next hear's
budget.