06/26/1967June 26, 1967
A meeting of the Board of Local Improvements of the Village of Deerfield
was called to order by the President in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall
on Monday, June 26, 1967 at 8 :20 p.m. The secretary called the roll and
reported that the following were
Present: H. Ross. Finney, President
Charles R. Bootz
Raymond L. Craig
Bernard Forrest
Charles H. Raff
George P. Schleicher
Absent: Gepr.ge Kelm
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney; Raymond Boden, representing
Charles W. Greengard, engineer; Henry Uteg, Deputy Commissioner of Special
Assessments; and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Hearing -S /A 107 The Village attorney stated the purpose of
Hovland Improvements the public hearing on proposed improvements
in Hovland Subdivision is to consider the
nature, locality and cost of the improvements by special assessments.
Mr. Raymond Boden, engineer, explained the scope of the improvement
to consist of sanitary sewers and water mains to serve all lots not presently
served, and drainage or storm sewers for the entire drainage area, including
property outside the corporate limits west of Wilmot Road. Sanitary sewer
a nd water services will be installed to the curb line for existing houses.
Existing ditches will be maintained except on Fairview and Laurel Avenue,
where large storm sewers will be installed. Cdlverts will be provided at
intersections for storm water drainage. The cost of the improvements, including
legal and engineering expenses, is estimated to be $356,899.88.
Mr. Henry Uteg, Deputy Commissioner of Special Assessments, explained
the spread of the assessments and gave costs of the improvements based on
estimated costs, as follows: Storm sewer - $17.00 per 1000 square feet;
Sanitary sewer - $575.00 per lot with 120 foot frontage; and water - $5.35
per foot, or $642.00 per 120 foot lot. He stated these amounts will be increased
by approximately 21 per cent to cover costs of the special assessment and
engineering. The assessments for a lot to be served by the three improvements
will be approximately $2,213. Assessments for lots already served by one or
more of the proposed improvements will be reduced accordingly.
Questions asked by Mrs. David Bertram, Stanley Rundell, Armand Beloian,
Edward lKothschild, Leslie Sanford, Robert Benson and several other owners
regarding costs and locations were answered by Messrs. Uteg, and Boden. Mr.
Uteg pointed out the Village was paying part of the cost of the improvements
as Public Benefits.
Mr. Leslie Sanford, representing owners of property west of Wilmot Road,
asked if sewer and water mains were adequate to serve the property outside
the corporate lifflits. The manager stated water supplies were adequate, but
sanitary sewage was limited by the capacity of the sewage treatment plant.
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Mr. Edward Rothschild, attorney representing the Hattis property (Horenberger
tract), stated his client would be assessed approximately $13,500 for storm
drainage improvements, and would oppose the assessment in the Court hearing
inasmuch as no person could find that the p;rpperty would be improved by that
amount.
In connection with the Planned Development proposal submitted by Mr. John
Glorioso for a part of Hovland Subdivision, the matter of street pavement was
discussed briefly. President Finney pointed out that paving was not a part of
the proposed improvements, and decision was made that street improvements be
discussed informally after adjournment of the meeting.
The Village attorney stated assessments would be spread over a ten year
period, with interest at six per cent, but owners may pay any or all installments
in advance. Mr. Schleicher suggested that Mr. Uteg remain after the meeting
to give owners the amounts of assessments for their property.
Resolution Accepting 14r. Forrest moved, seconded by Mr. Bootz, that
Estimate S Facts the Resolution be adopted accepting the estimate
S/A #147 - Hovland -Sub., of cost as its tifficial act by the Board of Local
Improvements and resolving to adhere to the facts,
figures and statements set forth in said estimate. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
The Resolution was signed by the-President and members of the Board of
Local Improvements.
Ist Resolution -S /A 106 The first Resolution in connection with Special
Hertel Lane Improvements Assessment No. 106, Hertel Lane improvements,
was presented. Mr. Craig moved, seconded by
Mr. Forrest, that the Resolution be adopted setting July 17,•1967 at 8 :00 p.m.
as the time for the hearing on Hertel Lane improvements, Special Assessment No: 106,
the estimated cost of such improvements being $25,477.10. Adopted by the follow:i,ng
vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
The Resolution was signed by the President and members of the Board of
Local Improvements.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion by
Mr.-Forrest, seconded by Mr. Raff, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Secretary
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