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08/03/1964 (2)117 August 3, 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, August 3, 1964 at 9:25 p.m. 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 Absent: Ellis W. Smith James M. Wetzel and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Byron Matthews, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Moved by Trustee Mandler, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that � ,.1 minutes of the regular meeting held July 20 , 1964 be approved. U Motion carried unanimously. J Ordinance - Annexation Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Tennaqua (0- 64 -28) Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted annexing the following ' described territory to the Village of Deerfield ( 'fennaqua Club property): Lots 1, 2, 3, 44, 45, 46, and parts of Lots 4, 5, 6, 41, 42 and 43 in Vernon Ridge Country Home Subdivision; and all the vacated parts of Meadow Lane and Hawthorne Lane in Vernon Ridge Country Homes Subdivision. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance - Bldg. Code Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Amendment - Flood Plain Lindemann, that an ordinance be Requirements (0- 64 -29) adopted amending the Municipal Code by adding to Cnapter .22 relating to Buildings a new Article IX, to include Sections 22.901 to 22.905, . establishing flood plain requirements for buildi,igs, a..d penalties 'tor violatioiis tnereor. Adopted by the rollowiiig vote: Ayes: Lirndemaim, Mandler, Schleicher, Hear.+ (4) Nays: No..e (0) The President signed ti.e ordir.a..ce indicating ,is approval t..ereol-. Proposed Amendment Re: A report was received from the Swimming Pools Building Commissioner recommending certain amendments to the ordinance regulating swimming pools, and in particular, with reference to surface mounted"pools. Trustee Mandler stated it was his opinion that the Village should control only the placement. of pools, and matters of safety, such as the construction of a fence with self - closing gates around the pool, with all other matters left to the owner. Trustees Lindemann and Schleicher expressed agreement with this opinion. The Building Commissioner and manager were requested to draft an ordinance based on Trustee Mandler's suggestions, for his review. Ordinance - Mun. Code Amend.. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Re: Plan Commission•(0- 64 -30) Trustee Lindemann, that the ordinance be adopted amending Sections 8.901 and 8.903 of the Municipal Code relating to the Creation and organization of the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann., Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: none (0) its The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an Sideyard Variation - Viking Resub. ordinance granting a variation from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance relating to sideyards, to permit the construction of single family residences on Lots 1 to 6, inclusive, in Viking Resubdivision, with a total sideyard for each lot of not less than fourteen feet. Approve Landis Sub. No. 2 No. 2, consisting of seven lots on seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that execution authorized.' Motion carried.unanimously. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Landis Subdivision Landis Lane. Trustee Mandler moved, the subdivision be approved and Re: TU -1 District The attorney stated the final draft of the ordinance on the proposed TU -1 District was being prepared. Receipt was acknowledged of petitions signed by 164 residents of Briarwood Vista Subdivision opposing the proposed change in zoning on the west side of South Waukegan-Road from the present 0 ; R classification to the TU -1 District. President Hearn stated the first presentation of the TU -1 ordinance would be made at the next meeting, and no action for adoption would take place before September. Approve Gooder 2nd Add. Sub. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the plat of Gooder's Second. Addition to the Village of Deerfield Subdivision be approved and execution authorized, as recommended by the Plan Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Clavinia ##2 Sub. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the plat of Clavinia Subdivision Unit 2. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher that the said plat be approved and execution authorized. Motion carried unanimously. The President signed applications for permits for sanitary extensions in Colony Point Unit 2 and Gooders Second Addition Subdivisions. Resolution - Scavenger Rates Discusiion was had on the approval of an increase in rates for scavengers. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Scheeicher, that a resolution be adopted approving a maximum rate of $3.85 per month for scavengers licensed under Article VII, Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: None (0) The President 'signed the resolution, and authorized publication. It was reported that.Deerfield Disposal was already billing customers for $3.85 per month, prior to formal action by the Board. It was also stated that people served by Deerfield Disposal were told to deposit grass clippings and similar material at the curb for pickup. The manager was directed to notify the owner that Village ordinances do not permit curb deposit of refuse. Report - Legion Bldg. A report was received from the Building Commissioner stating the. Legion building had been inspected twice, and some electrical corrections hdd been completed. The new commander of the Legion, Mr. Joseph Stacko- wicz, had stated to the Committee he would set up a program for correction of violations, but needed time to organize.. The Build.ing Commissioner and the Commander will be asked to report at the second meeting in September on what has been accomplished. Bids - Sewage Plant Inlet Sealed bids for the construction Relief Sewer of the sewage plant inlet relief sewer were opened and read as follows: ,l 1 119 Bids - Tar Kettle read as follows: Sealed bids for a tar kettle with optional equipment were opened and BIDDER AMOUNT POWER SPRAYER REMARKS R. H. Lyons Equ.ipment Co. $ 1,446 $ 326 5% discount -10 days 30 days net Burris Equipment Co. 1,287 329 Plus freight - approx. $100 Aeroil Mfg. Co. 1,450 329 1% discount -10 days i Aeroil Mfg. Co. 995 265 Bid No. 1565 1% discount -10 days Bid unsigned Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Bid No: 1565 submitted by Aeroil Manufacturing Company be accepted at the bid price of $995 for the tar kettle and $265 for the power sprayer, with technicalities in bidding waived. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: None (0) It was the consensus of the Board that, if.the bidder, Aeroil Manu- facturing Company, disclaims liability for the unsigned low bid, the manager should report back to the Board. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an Repeal Ordinance - .Hovland S/A ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 0- 64 -11, providing for the construction of improvements in Hovland Subdivision by special assessments. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an HOvland Special Assessments ordinance providing for the-construction of improvements in Hovland Subdivision by special assessments. Supplemental Resolution Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee MFT 19 C.S. $500 Schleicher, that a supplemental Resolu- tion be adopted appropriating an additional $500 for the resurfacing of Hazel, Stratford, Chestnut, Woodland and Westgate, designated as Section 19 C.S. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: None (0) BIDDER AMOUNT DAYS TO COMPLETE BOND OR CHECK E. Robinson Construction Co. $ 8,164.00 Start- 10days Ck. Zion, Illinois Complete -30 days Gluth Bros. 10,250.00 Start -30 days 10% Bond Woodstock, Illinois Complete -120 days George W. Kennedy Const. 11,480.00 Start -10 days 10%, Bond Antioch, Illinois Complete- 30 days De Paolo & Co. 8,750.00 Start -10 days Ck. Chicago Complete -30 days Fullerton Plumbing & Heating 9,399.00 Start -15 days 10% Bond Bellwood, Illinois Complete -30 days Bowler S De Paolo 15,500.00 Start -10 days 109/. Bond Chicago Complete- 30 days Accept Bid - E. Robinson Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Relief Sewer - $8,164.00 Trustee Mandler, that the bid of the low bidder, E. Robinson Construction, be •� accepted, at the bid price of $8,164.00, subject to discovery of no prejudicial L� information by the engineers, Baxter & Woodman. Adopted by the following vote: a V Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: None (0) Bids - Tar Kettle read as follows: Sealed bids for a tar kettle with optional equipment were opened and BIDDER AMOUNT POWER SPRAYER REMARKS R. H. Lyons Equ.ipment Co. $ 1,446 $ 326 5% discount -10 days 30 days net Burris Equipment Co. 1,287 329 Plus freight - approx. $100 Aeroil Mfg. Co. 1,450 329 1% discount -10 days i Aeroil Mfg. Co. 995 265 Bid No. 1565 1% discount -10 days Bid unsigned Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Bid No: 1565 submitted by Aeroil Manufacturing Company be accepted at the bid price of $995 for the tar kettle and $265 for the power sprayer, with technicalities in bidding waived. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: None (0) It was the consensus of the Board that, if.the bidder, Aeroil Manu- facturing Company, disclaims liability for the unsigned low bid, the manager should report back to the Board. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an Repeal Ordinance - .Hovland S/A ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 0- 64 -11, providing for the construction of improvements in Hovland Subdivision by special assessments. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an HOvland Special Assessments ordinance providing for the-construction of improvements in Hovland Subdivision by special assessments. Supplemental Resolution Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee MFT 19 C.S. $500 Schleicher, that a supplemental Resolu- tion be adopted appropriating an additional $500 for the resurfacing of Hazel, Stratford, Chestnut, Woodland and Westgate, designated as Section 19 C.S. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: None (0) 120 Supplemental Resolution Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by MET 17 C.S. - $585 Trustee Mandler, that a supplemental Resolution be adopted sppropriating an additional $585 for improvements to the Deerfield Road'underpass, designated as Section 17 C. S. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: None (0) Ordinance - Reckless Driving An ordinance was presented and .read 0 -64 -31 amending Section 20.322 of the Muni- cipal Code to provide that it shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle in the Village in a reckless or wanton manner, or carelessly so as to endanger life or property. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the rules be waived to permit action of the said ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously; Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the above described ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Hearn (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an Re: Village Prosecutor ordinance amending the Municipal Code by adding thereto a section providing for the appointment of a Village Prosecutor, and prescribing his duties. Resolution - Agreement Re: Dangerous Building 519 Elm Street and Mr. Harold LO. Plagge, 519 Elm Street by the Fire Plagge, and authorizing the behalf of the V i l .l age . Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that a resolution be adopted approving a proposed agree- ment between the Village of Deerfield for the destruction of a dangerous building at Department, and the removal of rubbish by Mr. President and Clerk to sign said agreement on 1st Presentation - Ordinances Re: Tax Levies The first presentation was made of four ordinances relating to tax %bevie,s as fo'l ows: -.Ordi nance ' levy- ing taxes for the fiscal year 1964 -65; Ordinance relating to the Street and Bridge Tax levy; Ordinance abating the levy for Municipal Building Bonds; and Ordinance abating a part of the levy for the Sewer Bond tax. A letter was received from Kennedy Development Company with a drawing of a redwood plank retaining wall they propose to construct on the west property line at 29 East Deerfield Road, adjoining Miss Harriet Gastfield's property, and asking for Board approval of the construction. It was the consensus of the Board that it was a private matter between the two parties, and the manager should so notify Mr. Kennedy. The Village attorney's letter to the Chief of Police was read regarding games of skill planned for the Beth Or Fun Fair, giving his opinion that the games a described were legal and did not constitute gambling as defined by the Statutes. It was suggested the attorney for Beth Or check to make sure the games did not violate the Statutes. The manager reported the transformer in Briarwood Vista Sub- division had been raised, which should prevent power failure due to flooding. The Board approved August 11, 1964 as the date for receiving bids for Motor Fuel Tax maintenance materials. Approve Preliminary Plat Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Deere Park Subdivision Trustee Lindemann, that the pre- liminary plat of Deere Park Sub- division of 30 lots on the old High School site be approved, as recommended by the Plan Commission. Notion carried unanimously. 1 1 fl 121 Trustee Lindemann requested the manager to send copies of the Board's letters to the Forest Preserve Commission, and Northeastern Illinois Planning Cimmission recommending acquisition of the tract at Waukegan and Half Day Roads as a Forest Preserve. The new chairman of the commission stated he did not have copies. Trustee Lindemann stated he felt the Presbyterian Church should be required to pave the church parking lot, and no further delay be permitted on the basis that a road is planned along the rear of the lot to connect with Deerfield Road. President Hearn suggested the Board plan a meeting to discuss capital improvements. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Schleicher, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :10 p.m. APPROVED: <' \� LO President ATTEST: Village Clerk 1 1