04/20/1964April 20, 1964
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The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield
was called to order in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday,
April 20, 1964 at 8 :30 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported the
following were
Present: John A. S. Lindemann
James E. Mandler
George P. Schleicher
Ellis W. Smith
James M. Wetzel
Absent: I. K. Hearn, President
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Seymour Axelrood, representing the Village attorney, and Norris
Stilpnen, manager.
Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that Trustee Mandler
be appointed President pro tem.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Trustee Schleicher, seconded by Trustee Smith, that minutes of
the regular meeting held April 6, 1964 be approved as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Bills
March Payroll
Valenti Builders
Postmaster
La Salle Nat. Bank
La Salle Nat, Bank
Louis Kole
North Shore Gas Co.
Public Personnel Assn.
J. P. Morgridge
Fred G. Breitling
Carolyn Breitling
Valenti Builders
Petty Cash
Harriet Gastfield
Amer. Nat]. Bank & Trust Co.
Charles Schier
Automotive Lab
Peter Baker & Son
Matthew Bender Co.
B. I. F. Industries
E. W. Boehm Co.
Bosler Supply Co.
Robert E. Bowen
C. Brunning Co.
B. A. T. Inc.
Business Envelope
Carey Truck Sales
Carlsen Paint Co.
J. B. Clow & Sons
County Line Shell
Patricia C. Dahlman
W. S. Darley & Co.
Deerfield Camera Shop
Deerfield Electric Co.
Deerfield Nurseries
Deerfield Oil Co.
Deerfield Review
Deerfield Re,r -' dw
Deerfield State Bank
Dept. Public Safety
E. H. Utility Sales
Kathryn E. Fielding
Mrs. A. J. Finnel
James Fleming
The following bills were presented for
consideration:
$24,352.39
467.00
52.52
2,831.25
17548.45
8,133.36
125.72
56.00
25.00
224.70
224.70
693.00
52.52
102.90
1,563.05
28.38
32.78
40.40
23.29
5.56
18.95
8.26
2.03
103.15
206.90
18.60
6.94
66.78,
225.00
2.50
100.00
5.58
51.05
135.39
7.50
4.57
9.00
482.31
236.32
6.00
166.46
60.00
21.00
25.00
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Fragassi TV 66:33
Carl G. Freiman 2.40
Glidden Co. 71: 04
Grimm - Hansen - Treland 103-32
Grove Dodge Sales 6.38
Harpers Red Line 4.49
Highland Park City 12,121.24
Idlewood Electric 20.43
Illinois Bell Telephone 250.65
Internatl. City Mfrs. 7.50
Joseph Lumber Co. 380.81
Knox & Schneider Inc. 180.00
Elmer Krase 2.85
Lakeland Redigas 47.67
Lien Chemical Co. 23.42
Matthews Thomas 3,754.30
Menoni & Mocogni 668.31
Mutual Hardware 90.81
North Shore Gas Co. 127.93
Olson Printing Co. 27.50
J. K. Peterson 1.79
Village of Deerfield 23.21
Petty Cash 163.65
Charles E. Piper 840.11
Catherine B. Price 10.53
Public Service 1,422.50
P. I. Pumps, Inc. 480.32
Frank Rader 25.00
Recordak Corp. 79.60
Recorder of Deeds 82.50
Refuse Disposal Co. 36.00
Charles A. Regan 40.00
Reiland S Bree, Inc. 75.41
Reliance Elevator 10.00
Charles Rogers 249.00
E. H. Sargent 28.70
Scheffer Press Inc. 781.30
W. P. Schmitz 25.00
Shore Line Print Co. 8.80
Sinclair M i ne ra 1 594.00
Albin Slakis 25.00
Stephenson 39.43
Sunray DX Oil Co. 459.87
Sunray Products 61.49
E. S. Szyman, M. D. 12.00
Thermo -Fax Sales 9.21
Tims Motor Service 10.71
Tri -Test Munitions 110.00
Verako Products 59.40
Village of Deerfield 25.00
Village of Deerfield 73.80
Village Hardware 242.40
Visi -Flash Rentals 54.00
Waukegan News -Sun 20J6
Wayside Farm 2.00
Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, 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)
Adopt 1964 -65 Budget President PrO,- tem. :hand}er Stated. the, budget 'for::
the fiscal year 1964 -65 had been presented at
the last meeting, had been available in the Village Hall fo r public inspection
for the past two weeks, and some minor changes had been made. The manager summarized
this year's budget. Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that
the budget be accepted. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
Salary Ordinance (0- 64 -10) Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee
Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted
amending the Salary Ordinance, No. 200, Section III - Increases, and Section
VII - establishing salaries for ungraded and unclassified positions, with in-
creases for certain positions. Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
JC Report on Survey Mr James Haney, President of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce, reported members of the
JCs had conducted a survey based on a 7 page questionnaire 'in March, 1964, with
187 families interviewed. He introduced Mr. Marvin Ehlers who had the Chief
responsibility for the study and the tabulation of data. Mr. Ehlers gave an
excellent report with charts showing the breakdown of answers received on
questions relating to many phases of Village affairs, including schools, parks,
recreation, government, zoning and other areas of interest.
Mr. Haney stated a summary of the survey will be printed and further
cross tabulations of data will be made if requested. He stated a presentation
of the report would be made to any other group requesting this service.
The Board expressed appreciation for the fine report and the manager was
directed to write a letter of thanks.
Deny Hovland Rezoning A report from the Plan Commission was read
Petition recommending denial of the petition for
rezoning of the Hovland Subdivision to
permit resubdivision of lots. Mr. Stephen Malatto, the attorney for the petition-
ers, addressed t,ie Board and asked that the rezoning be granted, and subdivision
improvements be constructed by special assessment procedures to meet the
standards of the Village. He proposed that the-costs of standard improvements
be spread to pass on the additional charges for full improvement to property
owners who can subdivide to relieve those owners who cannot subdivide due
to the location of their homes. Mr. Axelrood stated it was his opinion euch
a spread of assessments would be subject to attack. Mr. Ralph Mangler,
attorney for owners opposing the petitioned rezoning, asked the Board to deny
the petition, and also objected to the proposed special assessment for sub-
standard improvements, stating t,e cost was too great. After further discussion,
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, the.the Plan Commission's
recommendation be accepted and the petition be denied.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Hovland S/A Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee
0 -64 -11 U.ith, that the ordinance be adopted pro-
viding for improvements in Hovland Subdivision
to be paid for by special assessments. The ordinance passed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Resolution - Accept Dedication A resolution was presented and read accepting
Utility Easement -Old Grove Sub. the dedication of the south 10 feet of the
North 30 feet of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
in Vernon V. Sherman's Old Grove Estates Greenmont Subdivision for public utility
purposes. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the said
resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher,,Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
President pro tem Mandler signed the resolution indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance Granting Rear Yard Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee
Variations -Lake Eleanor Sub. Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted
0- 64 -12) granting variations from the requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance to permit 25 foot rear yards
on the following property: Lots 1, 3 to 20, inclusive, 22 to 28, inclusive, 3.0,
35 to 43, inclusive, 45 to 50, inclusive, 52 to 58 inclusive, 60 and 61, in Lake
Eleanor Subdivision. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Cemetery Fence The manager reported he had obtained an estimatt
of $1400 to $1700 for the repair or replace-
ment of the cemetery fence. It was the consensus of the Board that public funds
should not be expended for the improvement of private property, and it was
suggested that some civic organization be invited to undertake the improvement
as a community project.
BZA Report- Approve Front Yard A report was received from the Board of
Variation, Lot 7, King's Cove Zoning Appeals on the petition of Blietz-
Nixon for a variation from the requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance to permit an encroachment of 1 ft. 3a in. into the
front yard setback on Lot 7, King's Cove Subdivision, which was requested as
the result of an error in construction. Three members of the Zoning Board of
Appeals recommended denial of the petition, two members recommended the variation
be granted. Mr. Blietz stated steps had been taken to insure that such an
error would not be made again. Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Linde-
mann, that the Board accept the minority report, the variation be approved,
and the attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
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in 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an
Cash Escrow for Sub. Improvements ordinance amending the Municipal Code to
permit a cash escrow for subdivision
improvements in lieu of a Subdivision Improvement Bond.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordi-
Delete Kipling as One -Way St. nance deleting Kipling Place as a one -way
street.
Authorize Execution Bond for improvements having been filed and
Berkley Ct. Sub. Plat all requirements having been met for plat
approval, Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by
Trustee Schleicher, that the Board authorize the execution of the final plat of
Lobban's Berkley Court Subdivision of 9 lots.
Motion carried unanimously.
Add Glen Falls Insurance Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee
To Approved Bonding List Schleicher, that the Glen Falls Insurance
Company be added to the list of approved
bonding companies.
Motion Carried uaanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an
$2.20i.;min. Water Rate ordinance amending the Municipal Code to
establish a minimum water rate of $2.20
per month for a 5/8 inch meter.
Trustee Wetzel suggested that the scheduled meeting with the Lake County
officials on sanitary landfill be held in Deerfield instead of Waukegan. The
manager was directed to write requesting the meeting be held in Deerfield on
April 27 at 8 p.m.
Trustee Lindemann reported he had received a complaint regarding the
flooding of property on Wincanton Drive which has resulted from the deposit of
fill at the south end of Scatterwood Subdivision. The manager was directed to
take up the matter with the developer, Mr. Kennedy, as well as the question of
drainage problems which may have been caused by the fill for the Colony Point
model home on Deerfield Road.
Sanitary Sewer The manager reported that a health problem
Kenmore Ave. existed on the property of Mr. Harold Visoky,
Kenmore Avenue, where septic tank effluent
from property to the north is flowing on his lot from field tile. He proposed
that 190 feet of sanitary sewer pipe and a manhole be deleted from the Hovland
special assessment, and the sanitary sewer to correct the problem be constructed
as soon as possible by the four owners involved on a contract bases at no cost
to the Village. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that
the manager be authorized to negotiate with the property owners for the con-
struction of the sewer by contract.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Approve $200 -North Ave. The manager reported that he had received an
Grading & Stone estimate of $400 for grading and spreading stone
on the unpaved part of North Avenue, and that
it had been indicated that Bannockburn residents would share the cost on a 50/50
basis. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the Board approve
the expenditure of up to $200 for grading and stone for North Avenue. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Collection Box
Good Will Industries
Village part of the National T
seconded by Trustee Wetzel, th
the Village Hall parking lot,
location or removal if the box
Motion carried unanimously.
Communications
Sewer Improvement Bond Issue.
A request was received from Good Will Ind-
ustries for permission to place a box for
the collection of donated items on the
ea Co. parking lot. Trustee Schleicher moved,
at permission be granted to place the box at
reserving the Village's right to require re-
proves to be a nuisance.
A letter was received from Paul Speer Co.
regarding the use of excess funds from the
At Trustee Schleicher's suggestion, a decision on the request for a
contribution of $1.00 to the North Suburban Refuse Disposal Council was deferred
until after the meeting on landfill with Lake County officials.
The manager reported that-Mr. Joe Horwitz had been notified to clean
up the area near the east lift station or legal action would be instituted by
the Village. Trustee Schleicher asked the manager to require a clean -up on
the Arnold Pedersen premises on Central Avenue. The manager stated the owner
has been notified.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Lindemann,
seconded by Trustee Schleicher, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :30 p.m.
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