07/01/1963293
July 1, 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, July 1, 1963 at 8:00 p.m. The clerk called the roll and
reported the following were
Present: David C. Whitney, President
James E. Mandler
George P. Schleicher
Ellis W. Smith
James M. Wetzel
Absent: Ira K. ;iearp, Jr.
.John A. S. Lindemann
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were
Messrs. Seymour Axelrood, representing the Village attorney, and Robert Bowen, as
acting Village manager.
Moved by Trustee Mandler, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes of
the regular meeting held June 17, 1963 be approved as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance - Klein Zoning The ordinance was read amending the Zoning
R -1 & R -1 -A on Annexation Ordinance to provide that if the Louis Klein
0 -63 -2 property west of Wilmot Road and south of
iackberry Road extended is annexed to the
Village, it shall automatically be classified as an R -1 Single- family and R -1 -A
Single- family District. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call, tie ordinance was passed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
The annexation ordinance for the Louis Klein property was read. Trustee
Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the said ordinance be adopted.
After discussion of the Plan Commission's recommendation that Lot 9 of tie proposed
subdivision be reserved for street purposes for a period of three years, the
motion and second were "withdrawn. It was the consensus of the Board that a Deed
for this lot should be requested to revert to Mr. Klein if the lot is not needed
for street purposes witnin a period of years, ten years being suggested. Mr.
Bowen was requested to notify Mr. Klein of this requirement.
Appropriation Ordinance Trustee'Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
0 -63 -28 Smith, that the Appropriation Ordinance
for the fiscal year be-,inning May 1, 1963
and ending April 30, 1964. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
T;-ie President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
The Master List of Pending Items was held over until the manager's return.
Approve Mallin Plat The Plan Commission recommended approval of the
Mallin Subdivision of three lots at the north-
east corner of Waukegan and County Line Roads, which recommendation was withdrawn
by the Chairman at tie June 17th meeting, to consider a requirement for a street
dedication through Lot 3. The clerk stated she had been advised by the attorney
for the Mallins that a suit for'.a writ of mandamus would be filed if the plat
were.not approved. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the
plat be approved and execution authorized subject to approval by the Chairman of
the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Smith, Schleicher, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
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R.R. Crossings & Guards Trustee Smith reported that the Crossing
Guard Committee had met with representa-
tives from the schools to discuss a program of crossing protection, and
another meeting will be held after additional data are gathered. The manager's
report on the meeting with the Illinois Commerce Commission regarding crossing)
gates was discussed. The Village would be required to pay.-part-of the cost for
gates at the four railroad'crossings, however, if the Telegraph Road crossing
were closed, there would be no cost to the Village. In the proposed elimina-
tion of the Telegraph Road crossing, provision would be made for a pedestrian
crossing. President Whitney stated Bannockburn's interest in the Telegraph
Road crossing should not be.disregarded, and proposed that Mr. Bowen get in
touch with the Bannockburn Board and perhaps invite a member to the next meeting
of the Committee, on July 9th. Reports will be sent to the Safety Council
for their consideration and recommendations.
Bd. of Zoning Appeals Report A report was received from the Board of
Re: Variation 654 Caroline Zoning Appeals recommending that a
variation be granted to permit the con-
struction of'an accessory building 7 ft. from the residence at 654 Caroline
Court, and that the request for a sideyard variation for the building be denied,
as petitioned by Mr. Robert Knutsen. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Wetzel, that the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals be accepted.
-Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Variation The ordinance was presented granting a
554 CaDline -Lot 4, Resub. variation from the terms of the Zoning
of Tallman's Lot A (0- 63 -29) Ordinance to permit the construction of an
accessory building within 7 feet from the
main building at 654 Caroline Court, Lot 4, Tallman's Resubdivision of Lot A.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Mandle5, Smith, Schleicher, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
Moved by Trustee Schleicher that the said ordinance be adopted. Seconded
by Trustee Mandler, and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Appoint Martin Klein A recommendation having been received from
Shelter Management Director the Manpower Commission, President Whitney
appointed Mr. Martin Klein to the position
of Shelter Management Director. Trustee Wetzel move4, seconded by Trustee
Mandler, that the appointment of Mr. Klein be confirmed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Prevailing Wages Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Smith, that a resolution be edopted
establishing prevailing wages, with schedule attached, for any contract for
public works, as required by the Prevailing Wage Act.
Motion carried unanimously.
Valenti Lights Mr. Bowen reported that a request had been
received from Valenti Builders to permit
the installation of street lights with individual controls. The manager recom-
mended that this request not be granted. The matter was discussed, and Trustee
Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the request be denied on the
strength of the current requirements and the recommendation of the manager.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Smi-th., Wetzel (3)
Nays: Schleicher (1)
Mr. Axelrood was asked to check with the County Recorder regarding an
ordinance accepting the street dedication made by Kitchens of Sara Lee, Inc.
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