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03/16/1964and meets all requirements of village ordinances. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the preliminary plat be approved. Motion carried unanimously. President Hearn reported he had received an application for a liquor license for the package sale of beer and wine from the Caravel Restaurant, 648 Deerfield Road. The manager was directed to notify the applicant that no licenses are available, and the application would be placed on a waiting list. The President reported the Village had received an invitation to partici- pate in the display in the Illinois Pavillion at the New York Worlds Fair. The invitation was referred to the Chamber of Commerce and the Community Relations Council. Mr. Bowen reported he had received no answer from the American Legion with reference to the use of the building and code requirements. He stated the Building Department would wait the full thirty-days and then consult with the attorney as to what course of action should be taken to insure compliance with village ordinances. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Mandler, seconded by Trustee Smith, the meeting was adjourned-at 10:55 p.m. APPROVE /1-� President ATTEST: Village Clerk March 16, 1964 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, March 16, 1964 at 8:45 p.m., following the showing of color slides of Ludinghausen, Germany by Nelson Culver of the Sister City Committee. On behlaf of the Board and residents present, the President thanked Mr. Culver. The clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: I. K. Hearn, President John A. S. Lindemann James E. Mandler George P. Schleicher Ellis W. Smith James M. Wetzel 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. Moved by Trustee Mandler, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes of the regular meeting held March 2, 1964 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Bills February Payroll Petty Cash Frank S. Kelly Chas. W. Greengard Ed. Klasinski Ed. Klasinski Fred S . B re i t l i ng Carolyn Breitling The following bills were presented for consideration: $ 23,374.06 43.76 6.00 1,222.33 70.00 13.10 224.70 224.70 73 Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the bills as listed above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) U. S. Post Office 100.00 American Water Works Assoc. 15,00 Automotive Lab. 29,10 Peter Baker & Son 21,20 Bonniwell Corp. 270.00 Robert E. Bowen 1,75 Carol W. Briber 47.25 B. A. T. Inc. 223.32 Carlson Paint Co. 121.50 Carr, Iola 1.50 Central Scientific 69,13 Chicago Bid. Code 10,50 Christy, Arthur L. 14,70 County Line Shell 82.33 Deerfield Animal Hospital 10.00 Deerfield Electric Co. 76,50 ,Deerfield Insurance 29.00 Deerfield Oil Co, 3.60 Deerfield Review 89,93 Deerfield State Bank 236,32 Del Chemical Corp. 58.41 Everett Garage 4.00 Federal Lab. Inc. 40.99 r� Foelsch C. B. M. D. 7,50 Gilmore R. J. Inc. 588,50 U Grimm- Hansen - Treland 115,46 V Grove Dodge Sales, Inc. 98.53 Grover Welding Co, 223,28 Harry's Grill 9,69 Highland Park City 10,684.32 Illinois Bell Telephone 248.46 Illinois Juvenile Assoc. 2.00 International Salt 931.67 Irv's Fire Exting, 9,50 Joboul Publishing 30,00 Johnson, Phil 12.65 Joseph Lumber Co. 35.56 Keelox Mfg. Co. 49.00 Elmer Krase 202.00 Lakeland Redigas 38.60 Lien Chemical Co. 26.64 Matthews, Thomas 1,069.85 Menoni & Mocogni 254,14 Meyer & Wenthe 14.40 Mutual Service 3,56 P. B. Enterprises 79,76 Pavlik Bfos. 12,31 Piper, Chas. E. 531.00 Price, Catherine 5.75 Public Service 1,287.53 Reiland & Bree 33.92 Rogers, Chas. 88,65 Savage Gas Heat, Inc. 95.20 Sears & Roebuck 46,39 Shore Line Print Co. 25,50 Shorts, Kenneth 45.00 Sinclair Mineral 412.50 Aparkling Water Co. 5.80 Speed -O -Print 28,48 Stilphen, Norris W. 17.75 Sunray DX Oil Co. 371,89 Thompson's Auto 6,50 Verako Products 2,67 Village Hardware 133.21 Village of Deerfield 9,30 Visi -Flash Rental 8.00 Waukegan Steel Sales 50.49 Westminster, Inc. 6,75 Wetzel, James M. 5.35 Wheeler, Robert C. 240.00 Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the bills as listed above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) 74 Appointments - Safety Council F. Electrical Commission to the Safety Council, and Mr. Arthur Commission. Recommendations from the Manpower Commission having been received, President.-learn appoint- ed Mr. Phillip D. Mitchell, 509 Hermitaget, Pagel, 825 Cedar Terrace, to the Electrical Ordinance - Vacation of Sts. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Pear Tree t; Floral Park Wetzel, that the ordinance be adopted Subs. (0 -64 -8) vacating all of Pear Tree Road in Weinrib's Pear Tree Subdivision, retaining and reserving to the Village of Deerfield the right to use, maintain, replace or repair any existing water or sewer mains in the areas vacated as streets. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Cats Discussion was had on the cat problem, additional letters having been received complaining of cats running at large. A letter from Mr. Thomas Matthews was read, stating the Village is not authorized by statute to license cats, but in his opinion an ordinance could be adopted to require i'nocul'ation of cats for the protection of public health. It was the consensus of the Board that no action be taken at this time. Lake Eleanor Bond & A letter was received from the Village Reviewing Fee attorney stating that a subdivision improvement bond for the Lake Eleanor subdivision should cover only the cost of the improvements specified by the ordinance, and the lake and spillway structures would not be included since they were not a matter for which the village had responsibility. The Building Commissioner was instructed to deduct that part of the estimated cost of improvements covering construction of the lake and spillway from the required bond and reviewing fee, leaving the cost for bond and reviewing fee on the basis of $206,606 for improvements required by ordinance. Mr. Waytula stated the title to the lake would be held by the developer until it is turned over to a property owners association and the lake would not be removed from the tax rolls. Taxicab License Application The manager reported he had made a survey of taxicab license and vehicle fees charged in neighboring municipalities, which ranged from S5 to $60. He further reported Mr. Bruce Cliffe, Highland Park, applicant for a taxicab license, had been cleared by the Police Department following a character check. Discussion was had on the establishment of taxicab rates, as set forth in the Municipal Code, and Trustee Schleicher suggested the Board give consideration to repealing those sections which would require anything more than a filing of a schedule of rates charged. It was the consensus of the Board that cab drivers be licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, that the attorney draft an ordinance to requi.re the payment of a vehicle license fee for each cab in addition to the $15 taxicab license, and the rates be left to the competitive aspects of the business. Report - Cook County Trustee Wetzel reported he had met with Annexations Mr. Metz who expressed concern about the three acre minimum lot size required in the M- Manufacturing District. There is a contract for the sale of a two acre tract, leaving another two acres which would not comply with the zoning requirement for 3 acres. Trustee Wetzel stated he had indicated that a variation could be granted to permit the sale of the second two -acre tract. Further negotiations will be pursued, Mr. Metz having indicated a willingness to annex if area requirements can be resolved. The manager reported a petition for annexation by the Cullman Wheel Company will be filed in about two weeks. ICC Hearing - R.R. The manager reported he and Chief Peter - Crossings sen, Public Works Superintendent Klasinski, Building Commissioner Bowen, Attorney Axelrood and President Hall of Bannockburn had attended the hearing before the Commerce Commission on March 12, and presented evidence regarding the petition for crossing gates at the four railroad crossings in the Village. He stated the Railroad had filed a cross petition to close the Telegraph Road crossing, and presented witnesses who testified as to why the crossing should be closed. Mr. Axelrood brought out that the crossing had been closed on the reliance that gates at the remaining crossings would be paid for Oy the railroad, but 1 1 1 7 5 due to the opposition of residents, the crossing had been re- opened. The Hearing Examiner had closed the case, and the Village and Railroad would be invormed of when the Commerce Commission reaches a decision on the matter. The Board approved a draft of a letter to-be sent to the various Boards, Commissions and Councils of the Village, thanking them for their services and asking for a report on the past year's activities, the goals for the coming year, and an enumeration of any specific problem areas within the scope of their individual groups. Trustee Smith suggested that, since some proposals may involve the expenditure of funds, these letters be sent earlier next year in order that money might be budgeted for these projects. Trustee Smith reported the manager had prepared a tentative budget, but the committee had been unable to arrange a meeting to consider the proposals. It is proposed that, following Board approval of the tentative budget, it be presented to the community at two meetings for comments by residents. Approve Juvenile Officer A letter was received from the Chairman of the Youth Council recommending the appoint- ment of a full time Juvenile Officer, and providing him with adequate trans- portation and office space. The Council also recommended setting up a $500 appropriation for training for the first year, and $200 per year thereafter. �j Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Board approve lf� the recommendations of the Youth Council, and the necessary funds be budgeted to carry out these recommendations. Adopted by the following vote: U Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) V Nays: None (0) A letter was received from the Maplewood Parents - Teachers association stating the association had passed a resolution asking the Village Board to take action to require the installation of crossing gates at all railroad crossings in the Village. The manager was directed to write the association to acquaint them with actions taken by the Board and a report on hearings before the ICC. Award Contract - Sealed bids for elm tree spraying were Elm Tree Spray opened and read as follows: Hamer iargrave Tree Service, Inc. $ 1,860 Barrington Nels Johnson 2,218 Evanston Midwest Tree Service 2,250 Waukesha, Wisconsin Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the $1,860 bid submitted by ;-lamer Hargrave Tree Service, Inc., the low bidder, be accepted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: L ndemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) Approve Improvements Plans The Building Commissioner recommended Colony Point Sub. approval of the improvement plans and specifications for the'Colony Point Sub- division and reported an additional $20,000 had been placed in escrow for such improvements. The escrow was approved by the Village attorney, suggestin- the provision previously included in the ordinance which permitted a cas;i escrow in lieu of bond be restored. Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the improvement plans be approved as recommg_nded, and permits be issued. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Mandler asked that an ordinance be prepared to restore the pro- vision for a cash escrow for improvements. Approve 24" Concrete Sewer - Colony Point Sub. 24" reinforced concrete sanit vitrified clay pipe specified reduce the number of joints. permitted variations from the A request qas received from the engineer for the Colony Point Subdivision for a variation to permit the installation of a ary sewer through the subdivision instead of the by ordinance. The use of the concrete pipe will The Building Commissioner stated the ordinance specifications if approved by the Board. After a brief discussion, Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that a variation be granted to permit the installation of a 24 inch Class 2 reinforced concrete sewer in the Colony Point Subdivision, replacing the existing sewer which is in poor condition. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) MFT Resolution - Resurface Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Hazel, Chestnut, Stratford, Smith, that a resolution be adopted Westgate, Woodland, Approve providing for the resurfacing of Hazel Plans S. Specs. Avenue from Wayne to Waukegan; Chestnut Street from Osterman to Greenwood; Stratford Road from Greenwood to North Avenue; Woodland Drive from Stratford to Wilmot; and Westgate Road from Wincanton to Warrington; That the President be authorized to sign the contract with Baxter and Woodman for the preparation of plans and specifications for the above improvements, and the plans and specifications be approved. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) Petitions in support of the Vilage Board signed by 88 residents were received. President Hearn accepted the petitions with appreciation and gratitude for the public support of the efforts of the Board of Trustees. Report on Problems The manager reported on the problem at Sewage Treatment Plant the Sewage Treatment Plant caused by the accidental discharge of Freon 11 from the Kitchens of Sara Lee plant into the sewerage system. He stated 160,000 gallons of sludge in which bacterial action had been stopped by the Freon 11 had been removed from the digestor and pumped into a lagoon. Three specialists in sanitary engineering and a member of the Lake County Health Department were advising what action should be taken to bring the plant into full operation. Sara Lee representatives have agreed to compensate the village for all expenses incurred in getting the plant back in operation, and the company has taken steps to disconnect the refrigerant system from the sewers in order that another accidental discharge of the Freon would not enter the sewerage system. The manager stated the Village was fortunate in having a lagoon ready to receive the sludge, and Allis Chalmers had dug four pits, one of which has been filled and covered, a second almost filled. He reported odor destroying chemicals had been used. Trustee Schleicher noted the new Municipal Code had dropped a section of the ordinance regulating the use of sewers which had provided that a sewer user shall be liable for any expense, loss or damage caused by a violation of said ordinance. The attorney was asked to check if the omission of this section was inadvertent or if it was an unenforceable provision. The manager stated escellent cooperation had been received and com- mended Mr. Klasinski and other Public Works employees for their efforts. Trustee Mandler stated the staff was entitled to a vote of commenda- tion and also Sara Lee for their cooperative attitude. President Hearn asked the manager to express the Board's appreciation to the Public Works employees. The manager stated all expenses were being carefully listed, and Sara Lee would be billed. Approve Sewer & Water A letter was received from the Illinois Service -Toll Plaza Toll Highway Commission requesting per- mission to connect to the village sewer and water systems to serve the Toll Plaza, and asking that the requirement for annexation be waived since the Commission is a governmental body. They asked for information on permit fees and charges. The sewer and water main extensions would be made in conjunction with the_Tennaqua Club's request for services and agreement to annex. Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Board approve the request of the Toll Highway Commission for permission to connect to village water and sewer systems and the requirement for annexation be waived, pending a satisfactory agreement with Tennaqua for annexation, all to be done at no expense to the village. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) F-i 1 1 77 Approve Hastings SUb. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Hastings Subdivision 'if one lot at Central and Wilmot Roads. Trustee Mandler moved seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the plat of subdivision be approved and execution be authorized. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) Approve Meldahl Resub. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Meldahl Resubdivision plat of three lots being a resubdivision of Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 3, Branigar's Woodland Park Subdivision. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Meldahl Resubdivision plat be approved and execution authorized. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5) Nays: None (0) A letter was received from Mr. Charles Raff, Chairman -of the Board of Zoning Appeals, commenting on the proposed zoning amendment relating to signs. The manager was directed to send copies of Mr. Raff's letter to the Plan Commission and the Board of Trustees. In answer to Mrs. Wayne Cole's question about the reservation of park and school lands and the preservation of historic landmarks as required by the Subdivision Ordinance, the manager reported several developers had given land for school -park purposes, and Mr. Robert Kennedy had agreed to give the trail tree site in the Colony Point Subdivision to ne Park District. Mr. Axelrood stated the Supreme Court had overruled ordinances that required dedication of land for schools or parks. i1rs. Cole expressed particular concern about the trail trees and other natural features that should be preserved. President learn stated the Village had budgeted funds for a new side- walk and curbing at the old cemetary on Waukegan Road. '­le appealed to any or all civic groups to undertake the installation of a new fence with the consent of the Cemetary Association. Mr. Ronald Waytula requested permission to proceed with the installation of sewers to serve the Lake Eleanor Subdivision pending recording of the plat. The Building Commissioner stated five conditions for recordation had not been met. Mr. Waytula said four of the five items could be satisfied at this time, the money for improvements was in escrow and fees had been paid. Decision was made that, since four requirements had been satisfied, and that the Village had no liability, there was no objection to permitting work to be started as requested, and permits be handled as an administrative matter. A letter from rovernor Kerner regarding a vehicle safety check program was referred to the Safety Council. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Wetzel, and seconded by Trustee Lindemann, tie meeting was adjourned at 11 :10 p.m. APPROVED: 110. �GJv President ATTEST: Village Clerk