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December 21, 1964
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Villagb of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council
Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, December 21, 1964 at 8 :20 p.m.
The Clerk called the roll and reported the following were-
Present: I. K. Hearn, President
James E. Mandler
George P. Schleicher
Ellis W. Smith
James M. Wetzel
Absent: John A. S. Lindemann
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 Wetzel, that minutes
tTJ of the regular meeting held December 7, 1964 be approved as corrected.
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Bills - Payroll The payroll for the month of November
and the following bills were presented
for consideration:
November Payroll $ 26,956.94
E. A. Meyer 4,800.00
Davison t MacKey 191.19
Quail t Co., Inc. 1,575.00
Ciorba, Spies, Gustafson 604.58
Ciorba, Spies, Gustafson 1,928.93
Shaw McDermott
525.33
E. A. Meyer
5,067.54
Suburban Bldg.
7.00
Amer. Natl. Bk. & Trust
34,548.00
Sear Bk. & Trust
10,206.25
George Hall
23.36
E. A. Meyer
9,700.00
E. A. Meyer
4,310.80
Village of Deerfield Water Fund
16.50.
Postmaster
100.00
L. A. Dondanville
40.00
Peter Baker t Son
5,412.35
Deerfield Review
15.18
Baxter t Woodman
2,634.18
J. R. Augenstein
25.00
Badger Meter
456.00
Peter Baker t Son
68.80
Beco Business Equip.
65.66
Beeson's Nursery
9.75
Bd. Of Supervisors
660.00
Robert E. Bowen
11.15
B. A. T. Inc.
260.63
Burris Implement
24.00
Carey Truck Sales
94-32
Cargil, Inc.
1,683.74
Central Scientific
16.75
Daniel Cobb
150.00
Cosmas Food Mart
27.42
Craftwood Lumber Co.
112-32
C. L. Davison t Co.
38.96
Deerfield Electric
115.55
Deerfield Nurseries
5.00
Deerfield Review
155.36
Deerfield State Bank
236.32
Deerfield Stationers
1.70
Village of Deerfield
9.30
Di Pietro Plumbing
103.01
E L H Utility Sales
445.73
Elliott Business
15.32
Mrs. A. J. Finnell
45.12
C. B. Foelsch, M.D.
7.50
Ford Pharmacy
4.81
Frost Hardware
4.40
Johnson Service
101.20
Joseph Lumber Co.
21.08
Gamco Co.
872.44
A. J. Gerrard
40.00
Grimm - Hansen- Treland
22.10
Highland Automotive
29.35
City of Highland Park
17,084.16
Hines Lumber Co.
46.90
Illinois Beall '
248.67
Illinois Dept. Public Health
5.00
Illinois Managers Assoc.
5.00
Illinois Municipal League
270.00
Indianapolis Badge
48.08
IBM*Corp
5.12
International City Mgrs.
75.00
Internatl. Institute
10.00
Interstate Electric
396.49
Glenn E. Koets
14.10
Edw. Kohler Mfg. Co.
17.35
Lakeland Redigas
9.60
Lathem Time Recorder
7.36
M. Lawrentz Metal
8.60
Lindemann Pharmacy
2.70
R. H. Lyons Equip. Co.
11.79
Ed. Klasinski
15.35
Thomas A. Matthews
200.00
Menoni t Mocogni
581.08
Milton Merner
12.75
Municipal Fin. Assn.
3.00
Mutual Services
63.28
Myers Brothers
16.50
David J. Petersen
10.60
Petty Cash
132.95
Charles E. Piper
284.85
Public Service Co.
19596.17
Recorder of Deeds
102.50
Reliance Elevator
80.00
Savage Gas Heating
77.00
Fred Seitz *
1,150.00
Singer Printing
13.60
William I. Siaton
25.00
Norris W. Stilphen
6.25
Sunray DX Oil Co.
309.24
E. S. Szyman, M.D.
10.00
Larry Tousignant
11.25
Toy Castle
6.00
Verako Products
110.15
Village Hardware
69.46
Visi -Flash Rentals
13.00
Waukegan Steel Sales
33.74
Wayside Farm
4.00
Westminster
12.50
Harold H. Winer
535.00
Zander Ommen
250.00
Reiland t Bree
1,528.72
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the payroll
for November be approved and the bills as listed above be approved for
payment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
Re: Downspout Disconnections The manager reported that letters had
been sent to all residents who have
not complied with the order to disconnect downspouts, listing the schedule
of charges for disconnection by Village employees, and stating the Super-
intendent of Public works would call on them to arrange for the service
if desired. He stated the Village attorney had prepared a release €6rm
to be signed by those who order disconnection. He also reported the
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downspouts at American Evalype had been found to be connected to the
sanitary sewer, and a proper connection had been made by Village employees
since the wrong connection had been made at the time the combined sewers
were separated. The Joseph Lubmer Company sanitary sewer connection
was also corrected, as a Village responsibility.
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Re: Sign Ordinance The manager reported no report had
been received from the Plan Commission
on the proposed sign ordinance, and that the.-Building Commissioner had sent
copies of a memorandum pertaining to the proposed ordinance to the Commission.
The President directed the matter be placed on the agenda for the next
meeting, and requested that copies of the memorandum be sent to Board
members.
Re: Legion Bldg. The Building Commissioner reported a
letter dated November 16, 1964.had
been received from the Commander of the American Legion, giving target
dates they will try to meet in correcting violations in the Legion Building.
President Hearn requested that monthly reports be submitted on this matter.
Re: Refuse Commission Bill The manager reported he had received a
redraft of the proposed bill author-
izing the creation of Refuse Disposal Commissions, substantial changes had
been made in an attempt to eliminate objectionable features, and the
Secretary for the North Suburban Refuse Council had asked the Board to
reconsider its objection. The manager stated only Deerfield and Glenview
Deny Mokrasch Variations The report of the Board of Zoning
Appeals was read, recommending that
a variation be granted to permit the 69 ft. lot at the southeast corner
of Elder Lane and Waukegan Road to be used for a multiple family dwelling,
and further recommending denial of variations from sideyard and lot area
per dwelling unit requirements, as requested by Dr. Frederick Mokrasch.
President Hearn stated the 69 ft. lot width was incorrect, and that
measured on the perpendicular, the width was approximately 63 ft. The
Building Commissioner stated the architect's sketch showing development
of the property did not meet parking requirements. Mr Richard Ross,
attorney for Dr. Mokrasch, stated the sketch was not meant to show
accurately the building to be constructed, and any final building plans
would comply with ordinance requirements. President Hearn stated that
under the old R -7 regulations 8 units could be built, and under the new,
only 2 units were permitted, but he pointed out this was not the only
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piece of property that would have to be given consideration.
Trustee Wetzel then moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the
recommendations of the Board of Zoning Appeals be approved. A dopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
In connection with the petition of Deerfield Savings and Loan for
a variation from parking requirements, the manager stated no report had
been received from the Parking Committee, but the Chairman had stated
they would meet as soon as possible. The'President directed the matter
be held on the agenda awaiting the Parking Committee's report.
Ordinance - Di Pietro Recapture Discussion was had on the ordinance
Agreement (0- 64 -56) providing for special connection
charges to be paid for connection to
a sanitary.sewer 395 feet in length installed in Waukegan Road by James
Di Pietro, Di Pietro Plumbing, said special charges to be collected by the
Village and paid to Mr. Di Pietro to reimburse him for costs of installa-
tion on a pro rata basis for property served, as shown on the map attached
to and made a part of the ordinance. It was pointed out the Board had
adopted several recapture ordinances in the past to cover similar circum-
stances. Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the
said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance passed,by the
following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Re: Sign Ordinance The manager reported no report had
been received from the Plan Commission
on the proposed sign ordinance, and that the.-Building Commissioner had sent
copies of a memorandum pertaining to the proposed ordinance to the Commission.
The President directed the matter be placed on the agenda for the next
meeting, and requested that copies of the memorandum be sent to Board
members.
Re: Legion Bldg. The Building Commissioner reported a
letter dated November 16, 1964.had
been received from the Commander of the American Legion, giving target
dates they will try to meet in correcting violations in the Legion Building.
President Hearn requested that monthly reports be submitted on this matter.
Re: Refuse Commission Bill The manager reported he had received a
redraft of the proposed bill author-
izing the creation of Refuse Disposal Commissions, substantial changes had
been made in an attempt to eliminate objectionable features, and the
Secretary for the North Suburban Refuse Council had asked the Board to
reconsider its objection. The manager stated only Deerfield and Glenview
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were opposed to the bill. Copies of the revised bill will be prepared and
sent to Board members.
The manager reported the hearing on the petition of National Brick
Company and Metropolitan Disposal Company had been set for January 26, 1965
at 1 :30 p.m. before the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals, in the Deerfield
Village Hall .
President's & Board's Comments President Hearn stated that, while the
Klefsted Petition Board wi l l always defend the right of
any citizen to express his opinion,
he found it necessary to comment on material recently published by the
Deerfield Residents Council pertaining to the petition by Klefsted for
annexation with M - zoning. He listed six statements made by the Council,
his remarks on these statements being summarized as follows:
(1) Nobody is demanding annexation, a petition is being considered.
(2) While the major part of tax revenue will go to Cook County School
districts and other taxing bodies, the Village will recapture a great part
of the investment in the County Line Road Sewer and water mains.
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(3); Sara Lee sewage has created some problems, but as the public has
been infoPmed, the company will provide facilities to eliminate the problem
of excessive BOD content. The Village proposed to levy fines starting
January 1, 1965 for every day the company exceeds the Village standards for
sewage, and the Board will insist that Sara Lee bears the full cost of any
additional services furnished by the ViIAage and any pretreatment facilities.
(4) The Board contemplates no additional expenditures for sewer and
water installations other than the additional water storage capacity required
by the terms of the contract with Highland Park. The manager added that
Sara Lee plans to meet their own water needs by means of wells which will
be completed in April or May.
(5) The Board has received a letter from the Village attorney stating
that the zoning classification south of County Line Road will affect the
zoning on the north side, but it does not mean that R -1 zoning is unreason-
able.
(6) Truck traffic would undoubtedly be increased by manufacturing,
but the Village can and will maintain axle load limitations on Village streets.
Trustee Wetzel stated he thought the President's comments were not
made with any pre- conceived notion of what the Board will decide, and asked
that the record show that, for himself, the zoning for the area south of
County Line Road was a difficult problem, only because of Northbrook's
interest in the area. He said the School District in which the property is
located lies in Northbrook and they want a non - child producing and revenue
producing classification. It was his opinion that if Northbrook did annex
the property, the annexation would be illegal at the present time, and relief
could be sought in the Cook County Courts; however, laws might be changed,
and what is true today might not hold for the future. He added that he made
these comments because these are not simple circumstances, that if the Board
responds to the wishes of the people living in the area, the might be ulti-
mately doing them a great disfavor, and the problem was what is the best -
long term use of the property.
Trustee Mandier stated the Board has gone over the zoning aspects of
the area many times, and asked that the manager get information from Baxter
and Woodman on water and sewer required to serve the area.
President Hearn then stated that he had not made statements as alleged
in Mrs. Lucile Loarie's column in the Deerfield Star.
lst Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an
Sign Variation -340 County Line ordinance granting a variation from the
terms of the zoning ordinance to permit
the erection of a free - standing advertising sign 8' x 8' at 340 County Line
Road.
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1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an
Rear Yard Variation - Lot 118 ordinance granting a variation from the
Colony Point Subdivision terms of the zoning ordinance to permit
a rea yard of 42 ft. on Lot 118,
Colony Point Subdivision.
Wyes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays:! None (0)
Authorize Payment $511.20 The attorney reported a bill for $511.20
Court Costs Shepard Case had been received for court costs for
which the Village was held liable by
the Court in connection with the Shepard zoning case. Trustee Smith moved,
seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that payment of $511.20 be approved. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays:. None (0)
Hearing Jan. 18, 1965 The Village attorney reported he had
$1600 for
Pre - Annexation Agreements checked the Statutes after the last
meeting at which Annexation Agreements
spent for water meters to date, and
between the Village and Soil Testing had been approved, and a public hearing
before the Board of Trustees was required, which could be scheduled at the
only $10,000 had been budgeted. He
same time as a regular Board meeting. President Hearn directed that the
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$1,600, if
notice of hearing be prepared by the manager for January 18, 1965, the
second regular meeting in January.
could be quite costly. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded
Approve Payment $131.78 A bill for $131.78 was received from
by Trustee
Baxter t Woodman Survey Baxter and Woodman for a survey of the
that the manager be authorized to purchase additional
sewage treatment plant in connection
meters, as
with indurance coverage. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Adopted by the following vote:
Smith, that payment of $131.78 to Baxter t Woodman be approved. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
iNays:
None (0)
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Authorize Additional The manager reported additional insurance
Insurance - $85 Premium coverage had been arranged by the insurance
agent on a binder, and the cost would be
approximately $85 for the remainder of the year, and approximately $150 per
year thereafter. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that
the manager arrange for the additional coverage, and the expenditure of not
to exceed $85 be authorized for such coverage. Adopted by the following vote;
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payment, $1434.38 A bill for $1434.38 was received from
Baxter 6. Woodman, Lagoon Eng. Baxter and Woodman for engineering
services in connection with the lagoon
at the sewage treatment plant. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Smith, that payment of $1434.38 be approved to Baxter and Woodman from excess
Bond Funds. Adopted by the following vote:
Wyes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays:! None (0)
Authorize Payment $511.20 The attorney reported a bill for $511.20
Court Costs Shepard Case had been received for court costs for
which the Village was held liable by
the Court in connection with the Shepard zoning case. Trustee Smith moved,
seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that payment of $511.20 be approved. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays:. None (0)
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve $300 to NIMPAC A request was received from Northeastern
Illinois Planning Commission for a
contribution and expressing the hope the Village would duplicate last year's
contribution of $300. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that
the Board authorize a contribution of $300 to Northeastern Illinois Planning
Commission. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize
$1600 for
The manager reported $9,919.71 had been
Water Meters
spent for water meters to date, and
only $10,000 had been budgeted. He
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$1,600, if
additional meters would be needed at a cost of approximately
meters are to be installed in all new houses, and pointed out to
supply unmetered water
could be quite costly. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded
by Trustee
Schleicher,
that the manager be authorized to purchase additional
meters, as
requested.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve $300 to NIMPAC A request was received from Northeastern
Illinois Planning Commission for a
contribution and expressing the hope the Village would duplicate last year's
contribution of $300. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that
the Board authorize a contribution of $300 to Northeastern Illinois Planning
Commission. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
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Approve Settlement $775 The attorney reported that in ,a pre -trial
Kieser Law Suit conference in connection with the personal
ingurty law suit filed by Mr. Sherman
Kieser, the court had recommended a settlement of $2,500. After one day of
trial before a jury, he had a chance to settle for $775, which be had done,
and now asked the Board to approve this settlement. Trustee Schleicher moved,
seconded by Trustee Smith, that the Board approve the attorney's commitment
in the settlement of the Kieser law suit for $775. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
Reports The manager reported he had written
to the Milwaukee Railroad regarding the
noise created by idling engines in the Elm Street area. He stated a
letter had been received stating that the railroad is undertaking a
modernizing program, and when completed, there will be no further nuisance,
since trains will no longer be kept in Deerfield.
A notice was received from the Illinois Municipal League pertaining
to increased dues.
A notice was received from the Illinois Commerce Commission regarding
a heara,ng on rate changes propsed by the Del Mar Water Company, to be held
January 8, 1965 at 2 p.m.
The manager reported complaintshad been received on snow plowing on
County Line Road, which were referred to the Cook County Highway Department.
A letter was received from Kitchens of Sara Lee, stating the company
planned to install a deep well with 1,000 gallon per minute capacity, and
asked the Board to consider the possibility of entering into an ageeement
with Sara Lee whereby the company °,would maintain standby equipment to serve
the Village, and the Village would in turn maintain a line to serve the
company in case of emergency.
A letter was received from the Village attorney stating a pre -trial
conference on the Hovland Special Assessment had been set for January 20,
1965, and that it would be helpful if Village representatives were present.
President Hearn appointed Trustees Wetzel and Mandler to represent the Board
at the hearing. Discussion was had on additional information which could
be helpful in presenting the Village's position in the matter, and the
Building Commissioner was directed to develop such information.
Trustee Schleicher suggested that copies of the annexation agreements
between the Village of Deerfield and Soil Testing be made available to the
public in order to cut down the time required for the hearing. Mr. Matthews
stated that he would work up a summary of the agreements, to be published
in the notice of the hearing.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Wetzel, seconded
by Trustee Mandler, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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