04/15/1963tea
Apr-i l- 15, 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, April 15, 1963 at 8 :20 p.m. The
clerk called the roll and reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
John F. Aberson
Ira K. !learn, Jr.
John A. S. Lindemann
James E. Mandler
Maurice C. Petesch
Winston S. Porter
Absent: None
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.
The President reported he had signed the ordinance zoning the Valenti
tract, the annexation ordinance and the ordinance amending the jurisdictional
area map which were passed by the Board at the April 1st meeting. He stated
Mr. Valenti had fulfilled all conditions set by the Board for annexation and
zoning.
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that minutes of the
regular meeting held April 1, 1963 be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Bills - Payroll The following bills and payroll for the month
of March were presented for consideration:
March payroll $
21,298.56
Petty Cash
88.24
Pastmaster
100.00
Petty Cash
160.44
County Recorder
21.00
Elmer Krase
2:00
F. E. Sweeney
10.00.
T. G. Rogge
33.75
W. J. Wood
33.75
Deerfield Review
26;68
Frank Kelly
511.17
E. A. Meyer
1,393.34
C. W. Greengard
58.04
Barry Allsbrow
25.00
American Society Adm.
15.00
P. Anderson
25.00
Peter, Baker & Son
91.73
Baxter & Woodman
461.95
C. Bruning Co.
101.78
B.A.T. Inc.
195.60
Burris Implement
299.36
Carey Truck ales
148.99
Commercial Uniforms Co.
17.34
Crown Temperature Engineers
67.40
Deerfield Camera
4.16
Deerfield Disposal
14.00
Deerfield Electric
320.02
Deerfield Hardware & Paint
2.20
Deerfield Oil Co.
39.05
Deerfield Review
573.62
Deerfield State Bank
236.32
Deerfield Stationers
8.16
Department of Public.Safety
7.00
Electro Rust
475.00
Ford Pharmacy
5.62
B. F. Goodrich
5.14
nrimm- Hansen- Treland
90.53
r1aak's Auto Supply
2.00
George Tall
5.00
'lelanders
7.40
City of Highland Park
9,601.20
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1
1
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345.16
345.32
4.78
12.91
165.33
27.08
9.55
25.00
4.90
37.44
2.01
400.00
7.18
17.82
12.00
119.96
22.00
72.14
36.66
8.08
16.92
46.49
3.00
667.02
31.71
97.38
20.96.
10.75
27.52
5.85
1,205.82
45.33
57.00
128.52
15.11
16.00
123.00
1,800.00
glo.8o
215.70
90.00
5.70
89.79
67.50
44.15
8.80
157.50
8.00,
26.80
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Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee,Porter, that the payroll for the month
of March be approved, and the bills as listed above be approved for payment. Adopted
by the fo Mowing vote:
Ayes:. Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch,Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
Decision was made to table the Mallin rezoning matter until the w6rdi.ng of
the covenant has been reviewed and rephrased if necessary.
Accept Plan Commission Report The report was received from the Plan Commission
Re: Zoning on Annexation- P.S.Co. recommending that the Zoning Ordinance be
NOrthShore Gas, RCA & Soil Testing amended to provide automatic zoning classi-
fications upon annexation for properties in
Cook County as follows:
Lot 10, Downey's Cook County Addition to Deerfield Subdivision - Public Service
Company: R -1 Single - family Residence District with a Conditional Use to permit
operation and additions to an electric sub - station; North Shore Gas Company -
M- Manufacturing District with a Conditional Use to permit outside storage of materials
and equipment and loading and unloading of vehicles; RCA and Soil Testing Laboratories -
M- Manufacturing District with a Conditional Use for outside storage of materials
and equipment.
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
Industrial Engines
I.B.M.
P. Johnsons
Joseph Lumber
D. D. Kennedy
E. Klasinski
K. Knackstadt
E. Kohler Manufacturing
M. Lawrentz
Lindemanns
T. A. Matthews
J. McCarthy
Village of Deerfield
McGraw -4ill
Menoni & Mocogni
M. Merner
Minnesota Mining Mfg.
Montgomery Ward
P. C. Morris
Village of Deerfield
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Motor Parts Co.
Municipal Finance Officers Assn.
O'Brien Manufacturing Co.
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A. S. Olesak
P.B. Enterprises
Pavl i k Bros.
D. J. Petersen
P. F. Pettibone
C. B. Price
Public Service Co.
Reiland & Bree
T. Rogge
E. Schroeder
Shoreland Motors
Sidwell Studio
Singer Publishing Co.
Stuart Associates
Sunray DX .Co.
Thompsons Auto "
Valenti Bldrs.
Valley Forge Flag
Verako Products
Village of Deerfield
Village Hardware
E. J. Walchli
Ward Bros.
Works Engineering
William Wood
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345.16
345.32
4.78
12.91
165.33
27.08
9.55
25.00
4.90
37.44
2.01
400.00
7.18
17.82
12.00
119.96
22.00
72.14
36.66
8.08
16.92
46.49
3.00
667.02
31.71
97.38
20.96.
10.75
27.52
5.85
1,205.82
45.33
57.00
128.52
15.11
16.00
123.00
1,800.00
glo.8o
215.70
90.00
5.70
89.79
67.50
44.15
8.80
157.50
8.00,
26.80
261-
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee,Porter, that the payroll for the month
of March be approved, and the bills as listed above be approved for payment. Adopted
by the fo Mowing vote:
Ayes:. Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch,Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
Decision was made to table the Mallin rezoning matter until the w6rdi.ng of
the covenant has been reviewed and rephrased if necessary.
Accept Plan Commission Report The report was received from the Plan Commission
Re: Zoning on Annexation- P.S.Co. recommending that the Zoning Ordinance be
NOrthShore Gas, RCA & Soil Testing amended to provide automatic zoning classi-
fications upon annexation for properties in
Cook County as follows:
Lot 10, Downey's Cook County Addition to Deerfield Subdivision - Public Service
Company: R -1 Single - family Residence District with a Conditional Use to permit
operation and additions to an electric sub - station; North Shore Gas Company -
M- Manufacturing District with a Conditional Use to permit outside storage of materials
and equipment and loading and unloading of vehicles; RCA and Soil Testing Laboratories -
M- Manufacturing District with a Conditional Use for outside storage of materials
and equipment.
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Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Aberson, that the Plan Commission's
recommendation be accepted.
Motion carried unanimously.
The North Shore Gas Company's attorney asked that no action be taken
until the ordinance has been reviewed.
Safety Council Report A report was received from the Safety Council
Re: Street Lighting stating they were unable to determine whether
any accidents were caused by lack of street
lighting, and.they could not evaluate the present street lighting due to lack
of expert knowledge of standards. The manager was directed to contact several
illumination engineers regarding costs of a street lighting survey, as well as
the County Engineer, and State Highway Department. The manager reported the
Public ServiceCompany was making a study of Woodland Park lighting.
The manager reported 80% of the shelter space in the Village has been
marked.
Approve Variation - The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended a
Thomas King, 833 Rosemary variation from the terms of the Zoning
Ordinance to permit the construction of a
garage at 833 - Rosemary Terrace with a sideyard of 3 ft. as requested by Mr.
Thomas King. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the report
of the Board of Zoning Appeals be approved and the attorney be requested to prepare
the necessary.ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Variation -66 ft. Lot The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended that
912Chestnut -Deny Sideyard a variation be granted to permit the construc-
tion of a. two - family residence at 912 Chestnut
Street on a lot with a width of 66.ft. instead of the 75 ft. width required by
the Zoning Ordinance, as requested by Mr. Henry Zander, representing Mr. I.C.
Rassmussen. They recommended denial of the request for a variation from the
sideyard requirements. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Petesch,
that the report of the Board of Zoning Appeals be accepted, and the attorney be
requested to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
Adopt 1963 -64 Budget
Trustee Hearn.stated the
and was in line with the
discussion, Trustee Hear
be approved. Adopted by
The Budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1,
1963 and ending April 30, 1964 was presented.
proposed budget had been approved by the Finance Committee,
projection made more than a year ago. After a brief
i moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Budget
the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
In connection with the budget discussion, President Whitney stated he had
received two letters of complaint regarding voting by absentee ballot. The clerk
explained that the first complainant had voted by absentee ballot when the
clerk was notified by the Police Department of,•the request for absentee ballots,
and in the second instance, Saturday, three days prior to the election, was the
last day to apply.in person for absentee ballots, and therefore, a request on
Monday for absentee ballots could not be granted. The President stated $1000
had been budgeted for clerical help for the clerk.
Police Sergeant Vacancy Trustee Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee
Mandler, that the Board of Police Commissioners
be notified that a vacancy exists in the position of Police Sergeant, as provided
in the 1963 -64 Budget, and that an appointment be made to fill said vacancy.
Adopted by the following vote'
Ayes: Aberson', Hearn, Mandler, Lindemann, Petesch, Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
T5ble Plan Commission Report The revised 0 & R regulations recommended by
Re: 0 & R Regulations the.Plan Commission were discussed, the attorney
stating more time was required to study certain
provisions of the proposed amendment, such as performance standards,, lot size
and percentage of lot coverage. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee
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Lindemann, that the report be tabled, and the attorney be requested to prepare an
ordinance incorporating the changes suggested.
Motion carried unanimously.
The ordinances on proposed business regulations and flood plain zoning will
be distributed to the Board of Trustees and the members of the Plan Commission.
Quit Claim Deed to Trustee
Park District that the
deeded to the
Park District.
execute
Village by Blietz -Nixon for
Adopted by the following
Porter moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
President and Clerk be authorized to
a Quit Claim Deed transferring property
school -park purposes to the Deerfield
vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
A letter was received from the Village.attorney, Thomas A. Matthews, stating
that County approval of Village subdivisions is not required.
ti Approve Specs. Deerfield- Specifications for changes in the Deerfield -
$� Waukegan.Traffii;c Lights Waukegan traffic lights were presented. Trustee
Petesch moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann,
that the specifications be approved and the President be authorized to sign said
specifications. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch,Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Petesch left the meeting at 9 :30 p.m.
Approve Hovland S/A Engineering
Contract - Authorize Execution
and i t s execution be authorized,
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
that the Board approve the engineering contract for
Hovland improvements by speciel assessments,
Adopted by the following vote:
Mandler, Porter (5)
Oppose S.B. 401- Refuse Disposal A letter was received from the Village of Glenview
requesting Deerfield's support in opposing Senate
Bill No. 401 relating to the dumping of refuse. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by
Trustee Mandler, that the Village officially oppose this bill, and go on record as
strongly urging that no change be made in the present law which prohibits dumping
within on a mile of a municipality.
Motion carried unanimously.
The manager asked for an interpretation of the ordinance establishing excess
facility rates for sewer and water. It was the consensus of the Board that the
manager use his discretion in enforcing the ordinance.
The manager reported on the possible annexation of the Import Motors tract
(Volkswagen) to Northbrook. He stated the cost for extension of sewer and water
from Northbrook would be much greater than if these services were supplied by
Deerfield. He stated letters had been sent to the Toll Road Commission and bvernor
Kerner, asking that annexation across and extension of water and sewer lines under
the Toll Road not be allowed. He suggested that the Village consider paying part
of the cost of extending sewer and water lines to serve the Import Motors property.
President Whitney proposed a committee be appointed to discuss these matters with
the company. Decision was made that action on this matter be tabled until after
the election, and the new Board can decide what should be done.
Trustee Petesch re- entered the meeting at 9 :40 and was present thereafter.
Deny Temporary Sewer Connection A request was received from Nixon Enterprises for
permission to make a temporary connection to existing
sanitary sewer lines until the second unit of their subdivision is completed. It
was the consensus of the Board that no temporary permit be approved until plats
for the subdivision have been submitted and reviewed.
Notice to Contractors MFT Trustee Aberson moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler,
Set May 6 for Bids that the Notice to Contractors for the railroad
underpass and the Pine, Kipling and Osterman
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Avenue improvements Motor Fuel Tax projects be approved and execution authorized,
and May 6, 1963 be set for the return of bids on these projects. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Aberson, Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Petesch, Porter (6)
Nays: None (0)
A request from Mr. Hal Bergdahl. for a changle in zohi;ng on three lots
on Central Avenue was referred to the Plan Commission.
A Safety Council report listing eight items for Board consideration was
taken under advisement.
The President signed the Proclamation for Baby Week.
The President requested the attorney to prepare any., annexation ordinance.
for the property at the northwest corner of Wilmot and Deerfield Roads which is
now surrounded by the Village.
Trustee Petesch asked that the P61ice Department be instructed to carry
on a concerted drive on pines and speeding, and to check cars at apartment
buildings for compliance with the ordinance requiring vehicle tags.
President Whitney suggested that the Police Chief consider assigning one
sergeant to full time juvenile duty. The manager will check.this suggestion
with the Chief.
Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the meeting be
adjourned to April 22, 1963 at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously, and the
meeting adjourned at 10 :35 p.m.
APPROVE
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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