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January 4, 1965
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Counci$
Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, January 4, 1965 at 8 :20 p.m. The
Clerk called the roll and reported the following were
Present: 1. K. Hearn, President
John A. S. Lindemann
James.E. Mandler
George P..Schleicher
Ellis W. Smith
Absent: 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 minutes
of the regular meeting held December 21, 1964 be approved as submitted.
Motion carfied unanimously.,
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U. President Hearn asked that a member or members of the Plan Commission
V be requested to attend the pre -trial conference on the Hovland Special
Assessment to be. held January 20, 1965.
Re: Savings 6 Loan Parking In connection with the petition of Deer -
Variation Petition field Savings and Loan for a variation
from the parking requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance and the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals per-
taining thereto, President Hearn stated the Parking Committee had .submitted
its report, with three members favoring the granting of the variation, one
opposing, and one member out of town and unable to be contacted. The report
also recommended that the Board employ a competent firm of traffic engineers
for a thorough study of the traffic patterns in the central business district,
and that the Village provide additional off - street parking with municipal
- funds.
The President stated he felt it would be premature to enter into any
commitment until the Plan Commission has submitted a comprehensive study
on parking, which had been requested some time ago. He said he would ask
the Chairman of the Commission to submit its:: report for the next meeting.
Trustee Mandler stated parking was one of the prime problems of the
Villagei this was the first request" for a variation, and because there was a
possibility that a precedent might be set, the Board was doubly concerned
about getting all information before making a decision. Trustee Lindemann
read the policy of the American Municipal Association regarding parking, which
states that parking is mainly a municipal responsibility. President Hearn
assured Mr. J. Howard Wolf, President of the Savings and.Loan, that the Board
would give its decision as soon as possible.
Ordinance - Zoning Variation The ordinance was read granting a variation
Sign - 340 County Line Road from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
0-65-1) to permit the erection and maintenance of
a free standing single -faced sign at 340
County Line Road, approximately 8 ft. by 8 ft. in size.. Trustee Mandler
moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon
roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (4)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Rear Yard The ordinance was read granting a variation
Variation Lot 118 Colony Point from the rear yard setback requirements
0 -65 -2) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a rear
yard of 42 ft. on Lot 118, Colony Point
Subdivision, Unit #2. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that
the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (4)
Nays: None (0)
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The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
-President Hearn read a letter expressing appreciation, to Emmett Stupey,
the:Vil�lage;?animal warden, for the rescue of a dog frozen in the ice. The
President also lauded Mr. Stupey, and will write a letter of commendation.
Re: Objection to Bill A lengthy discussion was had on the re-
Landfill Commissions draft of the proposed bill to permit the
establishment of Landfill Commissions.
The manager stated it was hoped Glenview and Deerfield would withdraw their
opposition to the bill as a result of the. revision. Trustee Mandler reiter-
ated his previous statement that bb was opposed to the creation of additional
governmental agencies.. Trustee Schleicher pointed out that Lake County was
opposed to the bill, and it was not needed at this time. President Hearn
concluded the discussion by stating it was evident that the Board did not.
wish to reverse itssprevious action opposing the bill.
1st Presentation - The first presentation was made of an
Mokrasch Variation ordinance granting a variation to permit
the use of premises known as 955 Waukegan
Road for the construction of a building, with a lot width of approximately
63 ft..
Approve Plans & Specs The Building Commissioner recommended
Units 3 & 4- Colony Point Sub. approval of the plans and specifications
for improvements in Units 3 and 4, Colony
Point Subdivision. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
that the plans and specifications be approved as recommended, and the President
be authorized to sign the application for sewer extensions.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Wetzel entered the meeting at 8 :55 p.m. and was present
thereafter.
1 st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation wa's made of an
No Parking - Deerfield Road ordinance amending Section 20.501, of the
Municipal Code by prohibiting parking on
both sides of Deerfield Road between Wilmot Road and Apple Tree Lane.
An ordinance will be prepared to extend the No U Turn zones in the
central business district to coincide with the signs now posted.
Proposed Agreement Discussion was had on the problems of
Sara Lee Sewage Sara Lee sewage, and efforts and plans
made by the company to meet ordinance
limitations on BOD strength. As a result of conferences with Village repre-
sentatives, a letter was received from Mr. Douglass Mann of Sara Lee, proposing
as an laternative to the levy of a fine of $500 per day for each day a viola-
tion occurs that as of January 1, 1965, Sara Lee pay the Village $1 per part
per million for each day that the company's sewage exceeds the 300 BOD
established by ordinance, and that no extra material or personnel costs be
charged the company. The letter also set forth testing procedures to be
followed by both the company and.the Village.
Trustee Schleicher suggested that the agreement to be prepared by
the Village attorney spell out that the costs are in addition.to the regular
sewer service charges; that a definite time limit be set; that the charge
per part per million be doubled after November 1, 1965 and again doubled
after May 1, 1966; a-minimum charge of $10 per day be set for testing; and
the company be held liable for the accidental discharge of chemicals or
other substances which would cause unusual problems at the sewage treatment
plant.
Objections were raised to the escalator clause by Trustee Wetael, who
suggested that the contract set a cut -off date. President Hearn proposed
that the contract be in effect until November, 1965, the date set by Sara
Lee for completion of treatment facilities, and if these facilities are not
completed at that time, the Board will re- examine the entire matter.
President Hearn directed that the manager, attorney and engineer
draft the contract for consideration by the Board, incorporating therein
suggestions made in the discussion. Trustee Schleicher asked that Sara Lee
be notified that the Board is merely giving consideration to a contract,
instead of the fine heretofore proposed to be levied.
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Excerpt Re: Riverwoods
Landfill Objection
near Riverwoods (Freeding an,
the excerpt from the minutes
had been offered in evidence
A letter was received from Mr. Richard
Houpt, attorney for property owners
opposing the proposed landfill operation
I Buiton vs. County if Lake, et al.) regarding
of the December 7, 1964 Board meeting, which
in Court. The excerpt was read.
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by TRustee Schleicher, that the said
escerpt be re- stated in exactly the same language, except for the deletion
of the reference to "100 trucks per day" and substituting therefor "a sub -
stantial number of garbage trucks ", as follows:
"Discussion was had on the Riverwoods landfill law suit. It was
pointed out that testimony had been given in Court indicating that a sub -
stantial number of garbage trucks might use Deerfield Road as access to the
landfill. Trustee Schleicher stated the Village could not re -route this
traffic or prohibit use of this street, since both Waukegan and'Deerfield
Roads are State highways'.
President Hearn suggested that a letter be written to the attorney
representing those who oppose the landfill, stating the Village's objection
to the landfill on the basis that truck traffic generated by the operation
to would greatly increase traffic congestion in the Village, and asking the
to attorney to read this letter into Court record.
L� Trustee Smith stated a further objection would be the fact that two
schools are located on Deerfield Road, and the increased traffic would
present additional hazards to the children who must cross Deerfield Road
on their way to and from school.
Trustee Schleicher then moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the
President write to Mr. Harold Block, attorney for the Village of Riverwoods,
enclosing a certified copy of the excerpt of the minutes pertaining to
the Board's action on the matter. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays; None (0)"
and the Village clerk.send a certified copy from the minutes pertaining to
the Board's action.
Motion carried, those voting Aye: Lindemann, Schleicher, Smith,Wetzel (4)
Nay: Mandler (1)
Manager's Reports The manager reported an invitation had
been received from the PTA's of Deerfield
and Highland Park High Schools for a reception honoring retiring Superintendent
Wolters on January 14.
Christmas greetings were received from the Mayor of Deerfield's
Sister City, Ludinghausen, Germany, with thanks for the book on the High
School, and stating that a book on Ludinghausen is being sent to Deerfield.
He reported on,a meeting with the Zoning Committee of the County
Board of Supervisors in connection with the proposed County Zoning Ordinance
as it pertains to the Village's jurisdictional area. Trustee Schleicher
added that Mr. Bruce Frost, Township Supervisor, should be contacted for
information.
There being no_ further business, on motion by Trustee Schleicher,
seconded by TRustee Smith, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.,
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APPROVED : 7\1
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk