02/19/1979February 19, 1979
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, February 19, 1979 at 8:10 p.m. The secretary called the roll and reported
that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Jerold L. Heisler
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were
Messrs. Herbert Linn, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Public Hearing -
Elm St.
Village engineer James Soyka stated the purpose
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of the meeting was
to update the costs of
the improvement of
Elm Street from Franken
Avenue to Central
Avenue by special assessment procedures.
He then introduced Mr.
Dich Miller, the
design engineer, and
Mr. Herbert Linn, who
will answer questions
on special assessment
procedures.
Mr. Miller stated the street would be 28 feet in width of*6 inch concrete,
except in front of the apartments at the south end where only one lane must be con-
structed. Street profiles have been adjusted, sidewalks will be reconstructed, drive-
ways replaced, storm drainage with inlets and catch basins reconstructed, and park-
ways sodded. Approximately 936 feet of the street will be improved.
Mr. Linn explained special assessment procedures, stating that the Board is
authorized to proceed, modify, or abandon the project. The special assessment is
then filed in Court, a hearing date is set, and the property owner has an opportunity
to obect. After the hearing, bids are taken. The contract is awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder, who then proceeds with the job. Assessments are due in 10 in-
stallments plus interest, and the owner has the option to pay in advance. Special
assessment payments are not deductible for Federal income tax. A Federal Grant
through its Safer Off System Program will pay 75 percent of construction costs and
75 percent of construction engineering. A commissioner is appointed to spread the
assessment on a uniform basis and benefit to each property. The cost is $27 to $30
per foot. Using Federal funds, all monies are to be available in advance and the
contractor paid at the time of construction. Under this method of payment, bids
should be lower. With a Federal Grant, no parking on this street is permitted.
Mr. Soyka stated there are quite a few trees in the area, and waiving this
requirement will probably save $100 per tree. The Village has a 50/50 tree program
if owners want them. Parking will be banned on Elm Street during daylight hours
but owners can petition for evening parking. In April S.O.S. funding looked good
but funds were used for pothole patching, and it is possible that the street will
not be built this season. Costs had to be inflated if the project is constructed
in 1980. If the street is built for less money there will be an abatement.
Questions of residents were answered regarding the Village's share of the
cost (approximately 17 percent) and whether both sides of the street will be im-
proved with sidewalks. Mr. Linn stated the project was contingent upon approval
by S.O.S. He said there would be no problem about no parking on the street -
residents and their guests could park in the driveway or the Village parking lot.
Mr. Swanson said it should be made clear that Federal funding is not sure this
year or the next.
Mr. Seidman moved, seconded by Mrs. Marty, that the Board proceed with the Elm
Street project and the Adhering Resolution be prepared.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Local Improvements,
on motion by Mr. Seidman and seconded by Mrs. Marty, the meeting was adjourned at
8:44 p.m.
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Secretary
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