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04/20/1964April 20, 1964 s 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 1 fl 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: rM 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. 85 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. n 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. 86 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. ATTEST: � -6. -ac_:j� Village Clerk APPROVED: L ' F�' �' L�=O�\_ President 1 1 1