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05/20/1963275 Waive Beth Or Carnival Fees A letter was received from Mr. Jerry Fleschner, Congregation Beth Or, requesting that fees be waived for a carnival and amusements, since all profits are for religious and charitable purposes. He stated the fee for inspection of amusement devices would be paid, and that no gambling or games of chance would be permitted. Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that fees for the Beth Or carnival be waived except those for inspection of "rides, since profits are for non - commercial organizations. Motion carried unanimously. It was' suggested that the carnival committee arrange for the services of an off -duty police officer to handle traffic. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 a.m. APPROVED: President 0 ATTEST: Village Clerk May 20, 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 Villag a Ball on Monday, May 20, 1963 at 8 :00 p.m; The clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: David C. Whitney, President Ira K. Hearn, Jr. John A. S. Lindemann James E. Mandler George P. Schleicher Ellis W. Smith Absent: James M. Wetzel and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Seymour Axelrood, representing. the Village attorney,a nd Norris Stilphen, manager. On motion by Trustee Mandler, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, minutes of the regular meeting held May 6, 1963 were approved. Motion carried unanimously. Authorize Part -Time Trustee Hearn moved,'seconded by Trustee Mandler, Help for Clerk that the Village clerk be authorized to hire part - time help as provided in the budget, for tgpihg of'mihutes'arhd other.'duti.ds'. Adopted`by the-!f.ollowing vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) The ordinance rezoning the Mallin property (0- 63 -15) was signed by the President. Ordinance - Zoning Amendment The ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance 0 & R Regulations (0- 63 -21) to establish new regulations for the 0 & R Office and Research District was discussed at lenght. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that Section 4.2 of the said ordinance be corrected to require a 190 ft. setback measured from the center line'of the the street for properties on Waukegan, Deerfield, County Line and Wilmot Roads and streets that are a boundary between zoning districts. Adopted 276 by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Trustee Mandler than moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the said ordinance be adopted as corrected. Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) The Board directed that the ordinance be re -typed for signature by the President. Accept Bid- F.W.Dorman $390 Sealed bids for- painting exterior trim Painting & Cleaning Village Hall and cleaning ceilings of the Village Hall were opened' and read as follows: F. W. Dorman & Company $ 390.00 Beatty - Smidt Painting Contractors 520.00 Rerman A. Juhrend Decorating Company 576.00 Albert Mead, Inc. 585.00 Gus Cavaligos Painting Co. 599.00 Pyramid Decorating Co. 790.00 Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the bid of F. W. Dorman, the low bidder, be accepted at the bid price.of $390.00. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Accept Bid -Crown Terpp. $743 Sealed bids for furnace-:conversion were Furnace Conversion opened and read as follows: Midwest Furnace Co. $ 775.00 Crown Temperature Engineers, Inc. 743.00 Trustee. Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the contract be awarded_to:thellow bidder, Crown Temp erature Engineers, Inc. at the bid price of $743.00. Adopted bj the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Accept Bid -Grove Dodge Sealed bids for two Police cars were opened 2 Police Cars $3736.92 and read as follows: Bidder Make Total Price Lake Motors Plymouth $ 3,723.98 Grove Dodge Sales, Inc. Dodge 3,736.92 Winnfield Dodge Dodge 3,956.92 Bernard Chev -Olds Chevrolet 4,340.00 Walton Motors Inc. Plymouth 4,437.92 Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the bid of the second low bidder, Grove Dodge Sales Inc. be accepted for two Dodges at the bid price of $3,736.92, this being deemed to be in the best interests of the Village. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Accept Bid O'Brien Mfg. Co. Sealed bids for a power sewer rodder were Power Rodder $3095.15 opened and read as follows: Trojan Tool Equipment Co. $ 3,931.65 W. H. Stewart Inc. 3,946.00 O'Brien Manufacturing Corp. $2,945.15 plus $150 for 12 HP Onan Engine 3,095.15 Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the bid of the low bidder, O'Brien Manufacturing Corporation be accepted at the bid price of 1 i� $3,095.15 including the 12 HP Onan engine. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Accept Bid - Waukegan Truck Sales Vehicle & Snow Plow Bidder Reiland & Bree Lehigh Truck Sales Inc. Waukegan TRuck Sales Inc. 277 Sealed bids for a 4 wheel drive vehicle equipped with a snow plow and radio were opened and read as follows: Make Bid Price Scout $ 2,910.00 Jeep 3,264.00 Scout 2,600.00 Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the bid of Waukegan Truck Sales Inc., the low bidder, be accepted at the bid price of $2,600.00 for a 4 wheel drive Scout with snow plow and radio. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, (5) Nays: None (0) Accept Bid Pickus Const: & Sealed bids for an 8000 gallon gasoline storage Epuip. Gas Tank & Pumpr $1480 tank and ticket printer pump were opened and read as follows: Mosbeck 011 Equipment Inc. $ 2.094.00 Pi ckus•Construction S Equipment Co. 1,480.00 Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the bid of Pickus Construction and Equipment Co., the low bidder, be accepted at the bid price of $1,480.00 for the gasoline storage tank and pump. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Ordinance - Zoning Amendment The ordinance amending the regulations of the B -1 & B -2 Districts (0- 63 -22) B -1 Neighborhood Business and B -2 Central -Business District sections of the Zoning Ordinance was discussed with respect to the objections made by the Chamber of Commerce.to certain provisions of the ordinance. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that Section D -4 of the proposed ordinance,'.r-elating to percent- age of lot coverage, be deleted, and the following section renumbered. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Trustee Hearn then moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the said ordinance be adopted as corrected. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schi.eicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Trustee Hearn suggested that, in the interests of supporting local business, fund's deposited in Chicago banks be transferred to the new local bank. He was requested to discuss the matter with the Village treasurer. Refer Flood P,iein Zoning The manager reported he had checker; the. Back to Plan Commission elevations established in the proposed Flood Plain ordinance with Highland Park and had secured a copy df Highland Park's ordinance. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded Publish Business Regulations Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee in Pamphlet Form Mandler, that the Zoning Amendment for Busin -ess Districts 0- 63 -22, be published in pamphlet form. Motion carried unanimously. It was the consensus of the Board that no action be taken at this time on the request of the Chamber of Commerce to rzone 0-& R zoned property on Waukegan Road south of the Sara Lee tract to the B -1 Neighborhood Business District, and the property owners should ask for a public hearing if a proper type of use is desired. Trustee Hearn suggested that, in the interests of supporting local business, fund's deposited in Chicago banks be transferred to the new local bank. He was requested to discuss the matter with the Village treasurer. Refer Flood P,iein Zoning The manager reported he had checker; the. Back to Plan Commission elevations established in the proposed Flood Plain ordinance with Highland Park and had secured a copy df Highland Park's ordinance. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded �AO by Trustee Smith, that the matter be referred back to the Plan Commission for further study. Motion carried unanimously. Accept Plan Commission Report The report from the Plan Commission was Re Klein Zonings Sub.:Plat read, recommending that the zoning ordinance be amended to provide automatic classification upon annexation of the Louis Klein property.as R -1 and R -1 -A single- family districts, and Lot 9 of the proposed subdivision be reserved for street purposes for a three year period. After discussion of the proposed 0 & R zoning in the vicinity, Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission for automatic R -1 and R -1= A classifications for the Louis Klein.property with the condition that Lot 9 be reserved for street purposes for three years, and the zoning amendment and annexation ordinances be prepared. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Deny Community Unit Development Old High School Site American National Bank under Trust ment of 160 apartment units on the side of Waukegan Roard north of Gr Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded of the Plan 'Commission be approved Motion carried unanimously. A report was received from the Plan Commission recommending denial of the petition of Mr. Robert Shapiro, representing No. 17660, for a planned residential develop - old High School site located on the east Benwood Avenue extended, presently zoned R -4. by Trustee Lindemann, that the recommendation and the petition be denied. President Whitney asked the manager to check into the.acquisition of street right -of -way fpr extension of Greenwood Avenue to connect with the lot held by the Village for street purposes for access to Wincanton Road. Plan Commiss'con Report A report was received from the Plan Re: Truck Parking Commission recommending that parking of commercial vehicles in a residential district, inside or outside a building, be considered a business and not a residential use, and the Zoning Ordinance be amended to include this provision. After a brief discussion, President Whitney suggested, and the Board approved, that the matter be referred'to the Village attorney for re- study. The meeting was recessed'•at 10:30 p.m. and reconvened by the President at 10:45 p.m. Ordinance - Variation An ordinance was presented granting a Lot 172, Briarwood Vista Sub. variation from the requirements of the Rear yard (0- 63 -23) Zoning Ordinance to permit a rear yard of 25 feet in lieu of the required 50 feet on dot 172, Briarwoods Vista Subdivision, as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the rules be waived to permit action on the said ordinance at tis first presentation. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Trustee Mandler then moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the ordinance granting a variation be adopted. Upon roll call, the ordinance passed by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Approve Purchase NCR Bkkpg. Discussion was had on the manager's Machine $6,595 recommendation that a National Cash Register bookkeeping machine be purchased for use in the bookkeeping and billing operattons,�of the Village. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Board approve the purchase of a National Cash Register Bookkeeping machine at a cost of $6,595.00. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) 279 The manager reported the Public Service Company and the Building Commissioner were preparing a map showing -06 location and code of all street lights in the Village. When completed, the map will be given to the Public Service'Company for review and recommendations. Trustee Smith suggested the manager find out if other municipalities have availed themselves-of this free service provided by the Company. A letter was received from Mr. Thomas Wolf, former Chairman of the Safety Countil, thanking the Board for cooperation in Safety Council recommendations. He mentioned public apathy and lack of citizen participation in safety matters, and stated he would give assistance in any future matter in which his experience might be helpful. The manager reported he had indicated his willingness to serve on the Board of Police Commissioners, and his name had'been referred to the Manpower Commission. Appoint Crossing Guard Committee Discussion was had on the fatal accident at Mandler,;Smith, Schleicher- the Osterman Avenue railroad crossing, and the possibility of securing crossing gates or more modern flashing :lights. The question of crossing guards was also discussed, and President Whitney appointed Trustees Mandler, Smith and Schleicher as a committee on crossing guards, to study the matter and submit recommendations to the Board. A letter was received from Mr. William Sheehan, Superintendent of School District 109,-thanking the Police Department for their prompt action and efficient handling of the accident at the Osterman Avenue crossing. An announcement was received on a one day legislative conference in Springfield, on May 25th. It was the consensus of the Board that no member would attend: thi s•,m6e.ting.; si nc6..Jrustees Lindemann and Schleicher and the manager would go to Springfield on May 22nd at which time the North Shore Refuse Council's bill will be before the Municipalities Committee. A letter was received from the Cook County Forest Preserve District, stating they would give consideration to the President's suggestion that land south of County Line Road to the Edens Sput. be acquired for the District. The President signed the Proclamation designating May 24, 1963 as Poppy Day. Resolution - MFT Maintenance Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Appropriating $35,000 Mandler, that a resolution be adopted appro- priating $35,000 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for maintenance of arterial streets in 1963. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) A proposed contract for Village maintenance of State roads was referred to the manager to take up with the Division of Highways. Announcement was made of a meetingof the Lake County Municipal League on May 22, 1963. The request for appointment of a Chairman for United Nations Day was referred to the Community Relations Committee. Resolutions Re: Three resolutions were presented designating Voucher & Check Signatures officers authorized to sign voucher checks, payroll checks and warrants for the Village, two signatures required. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the resolutions be adopted, the only change being the inclusion of Trustee Smith as an authorized signer. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) Authorize Execution The contract for Motor Fuel Tax project 16 CS, MFT 16 CS Contract paving Osterman, Kipling, and Pine Street, was received. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the Board authorize execution of the said Contract. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Hearn, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (5) Nays: None (0) A report was received from Attorney Byron Matthews, stating a supplemental brief and notion for dismissal had been filed in the Progress Development suit, and the case had been continued to Juge''2$, 1.963. • Refer Proposed Amendment Discussion was had on the provision of Scavenger Ordinance to Attorney the Scavenger Ordinance which exempts scavengers serving only commercial estab- lishments from the license requirements of the ordi nanc e. The Vi 1 l.age attorney was requested to prepare'an ordinance deleting this provision. Wilmot Road sidewalks were discussed, the manager reporting that the Building Commissioner had written to ail property owners who had not complied with Village requirements. President Whitney asked that the construction of sidewalks on the property recently annexed by the Village be given con- sideration as a special assessment project. President Whitney appointed Trustee Smith to the Youth Committee, replacing former Trustee Aberson. The question of height of bushes at street intersections was discussed. The manager was requested to check into what height limitation would be desirable from the standpoint of traffic visibility, and give his recommendation to the Board. Trustee Hearn asked the manager to send`out the list of long range plans for Village improvements to the Board for review. Approve Plans- Specs. Corrected drawings were presented for Scatterwood Improvements the Scatterwood Subdivision improvements. Trustee Hearn moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the plans and specifications for Scatterwood improvements be approved. Motion carried unanimously. The Village attorney was requested to prepare an ordinance requring underground utility installations in new subdivisions. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :55 p.m. ATTEST: d X3 , Village Clerk APPROVED. President 1 1 1