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02/15/1965 (2)February 15, 1965 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by the clerk in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, February 15, 1965 at 8 :15 p.m. Upon roll call the following were Present: John A. S. Lindemann James E. Mandler Ellis W. Smith James M. Wetzel Absent: I. K. Hearn, President George P. Schleicher and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Byron Matthews, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that Trustee Linde- mann be appointed President pro tem. Motion carried unanimously. The President pro tem turned the meeting over to the Commander of the American Legion, who entered with a color guard. In an impressive ceremony, Commander Stackowicz presented awards to nine citizens who had flown the flag daily. The meeting was recessed at 8:25 p.m. for a meeting of the Board of Local Improvements. The meeting was re- convened at 8 :30 p.m., with the following members constituting a quorum: Present: John A. S. Lindemann, President pro tem James E. Mandler Ellis W: Smith James M. Wetzek Absent: I. K Hearn, President George P. Schleicher Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that minutes of the regular meeting held February 1, 1965 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Bills January Payroll Deerfield State Bank Deerfield State Bank Deerfield ,State Bank Deerfield State Bank Deerfield State Bank Deerfield State Bank First Nat]. Bank of Deerfield Deerfield State Bank First Nat]. Bank of Deerfield Davenport Bank & Trust Deerfield State Bank Deerfield State'Bank Elgin Natl. Bank Thomas A. Matthews E. A. Meyer Louis C. Kole Walter R. Lohman Quail & Co. Kelly & Padden ASPA Chicago Chapter Postmaster Fred G. Breitling Carolyn Breitling The following bills were presented for consideration: 28,326.63 150.00 300.00 30.00 60.00 300.00 150.00 300.00 30.00 420.00 30.00 60.00, 642.00 1,173.90 1,407.90 6,358.07 2,010.00 172.64 1303.75 1,006.30 2.00 100.00 224.70 224.70 1 1 1 18 A" Aldridge Electric 4,118.70 Automotive Lab. 54.67 Peter Baker & Son 18.00 E. W. Boehm Co. 27.31 Robert E. Bowen 3.00 Bowman Products 72.79 H. Brown Welding 10.00 C. Bruning Co. 32.40 B. A. T. Inc. 44.57 Burris Implement 11.25 Cargill Inc. 1,841.47 Central Scientific 53.68 Crown Temperature 63.70 Deerfield Electric 96.55 Deerfield Paint & Glass .5.$0 Deerfield Review 59.72 Deerfield State Bank 236.32 Deerfield Stationers 2.72 Di Pietro Plumbing 137.16 6 & H. Uti l i ty 144.06 Ford Pharmacy 1.52 Great ^Lakes Engine 278.62 r..1 Grcth Construction 90.00 Calvin D. Harman 25.00 Highland Automotive 75.65 zV City of Highland Park 14,197.44 Hoffman Brothers 129.50 Homel i to 247.30 I l l i not s Bell 256.30 Illinois City Mgrs. Assn. 5.00 Illinois City Mgrs. Assn. 5.00 I l l i not s Law Enforcement 7.00 Illinois Municipal League 2.00 Internatl. City Mgrs. 46.65 Internatl. Juvenile 2.50 Interstate Elect5ic 87.12 I rv's Fire Exti ng. 12.00 J. D. Supply Co. 245.25 Johnson Electric Door 86.12 Joseph Lumber 26.67 Lake Cook Shell 68.55 Lakeland Redigas 105.76 Lake Motors 1.13 Lien Chemical 21.38 Lindemann Pharmacy 1.50 Material Service .603.90 Thomas A. Matthews 1,445.00 Menoni & Mocogni 223.93 Mobile Communication 971.14 Tom Murray 151.50 Natl. Rifle Assn. 12.50 Northbrook Auto 41.16 North Shore Gas 93.34 Ann Olesak 4.00 Oxygen Equip. 9.07 Pavlik Bros. 4.59 Paymaster Corp. 67.50 P. B. Enterprises 118.70 Penn Meter Co. 20.00 W. Bruce Pester 10.54 Village of Deerfield 14.46 David J. Petersen 15.00 Petty Cash 106.29 Postmaster 140.00 Public Servece 1,834.84 Reiland & Bree 16.48 Thomas A. Rogge 2.15 Charles Rogers 416.95 Savage Gas Heating 18.75 Schuster, Inc. 52.38 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 1.10 Sinclair Mineral 325-99 Smalley, Charles J. 3.00 Speed -O -Print 8.42 The Star 24.00 William I. Staton 50.00 Norris W. Sti 1phen 2.15 Stephanie Sulthin 36.00 Sunray DX Oil Co. 311.47 Tucker Printing 21.38 Verako Products 56.74 Village of Deerfield 25.00 Village Cleaner 37.50 Village Hardware 74.47 Walgeeen Drug Store 13.68 Waukegan News -Sun 5.88 Waukegan Steel Sales 43.79 Winer, Harold H. 490.00 American Public Works 22.50 Deerfield Oil Co. 19.65 Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the bills as listed above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Smith, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) Report - Downspouts The manager reported three additional releases had been signed, and the downspouts will be disconnected by Village employees. The Superintendent of Public Works will call on all residents who have been notified to dis- connect downspouts within the next week. A new release form has been prepared to satisfy those who felt that the form previously used held them liable for any injury sustained by a Village employee during the disconnec- tion. He stated he had met with the prosecuting attorney for the Village and discussion was had on action to be taken against those who have refused to disconnect. It was decided the attorney would write to the six owners who have refused to comply with the Village's order to disconnect and if they still refuse, a complaint will be filed against them.' Trustee Smith asked that an up -to -date summary of the disconnection program be prepared for the Board. Re: Proposed Sign Ordinance Receipt was acknowledged of the Plan Commission's report on the proposed sign ordinance. Trustee Smith suggested the Plan Commission be invited to meet with the Board and Building Commissioner at a discussion meeting on February 22nd at 7:30 p.m. The attorney was requested to review the proposed ordinance with the Building Commissioner, and report to the Board prior to the discussion meeting. Re: Crabtree Vacation. In connection with the petition for the vacation of part of Crabtree Lane, a letter was received.from the Board of Education, School District #110, stating they had no objection to the vacation provided a walkway of 8 feet is retained for access to the school. The manager stated the Park District had expressed some concern about the vacation, but no letter has been received. No report has been received from the Plan Commission. Trustee Schleicherentered the meeting at 8 :40 p.m. and was present thereafter. Re: Metropolitan Sanitary The manager read a report on a meeting District with Mr. Vinton Bacon of the Metropolitan Sanitary District and Mr. Louis Ancell, attorney for Sara Lee, to discuss the feasibility of a connection of the east side interceptor sanitary sewer, the Petersen tract and sewage from the Sara Lee plant to the Metropolitan Sanitary District sewer at the Harms Road sewer. A draft.of a letter to the President of the Sanitary District was read, discussed and a change in wording made to indicate the letter was a request for consideration of the proposal. The manager explained the Village's proposal would be for sewage treatment by the Metropolitan Sanitary District on a contract basis, using sewer service charges from the area served to pay the costs of treatment. 1 [i 1 1. 89 Mr. Matthews stated that if the Village'contracts for this service from Metropolitan, it would be an additional expense item to be charged against sewer revenues, and if revenues are adequate to comply with the requirements of the Revenue Bond ordinance, there should be no problem. It was recog- nized that the matter was one of negotiation which might be long drawn out, and several members expressed the opinion that Sara Lee should not delay their plans for providing pre- treatment on the basis of these negotiations. A letter was received from the Highland Park Park District stating that an aerial photo map of the area could be obtained for $275 if 6 or more agencies would order maps, and asking if the Village is interested. The Board requested the manager to write to the Plan Commission asking if they would find a map helpful, and that the Board would approve the purchase if they desired from funds budgeted for the Plan Commission. Discussion was had on the manager's report on the Deerfield Savings and Loan's parking deficiency of 10 stalls, and the contribution of $20,000 to a special Parking Fund. Trustee Mandler -raised a question of legality and a precedent being set by such acceptance. The manager stated a meeting with the Parking Committee had been arranged for February 22nd, at which time the matter would be discussed further. A letter was received from the City of Highland Park notifying the Village that the water rate charged the Village would be increased to 24.60 per 100 cu. ft. effective March 23, 1965, in accordance with the terms of the contract. The manager estimated the rate increase would amount to approximately $3,500 per year based on the last year's water usage. Discussion was had on the collection of sewer service charges from residents of High- land Park whose homes are connected to the Village's sewage system. The manager was directed to check the ordinance on sewer rates to determine what charges should be paid. A letter was received from the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals thanking the Village for the use of the Village Hall for the National Brick Company hearing. Receipt was acknowledged of a letter from Mr. Richard Ross, attorney for Dr. Frederick Mokrasch, in which he stated a suit would be filed for a declaratory judgment unless the Board indicated a petition would be accepted for a second hearing on a variation to permit the construction of an apart- ment building under the old R -7 Multiple Family District regulations on the lot at the southeast corner of Waukegan Road and Elder Lane. The attorney was requested to investigate the matter and report to the Board at its next meeting. A letter was received from the Village attorney reporting that the complaint has been amended in the Contractors License suit filed by Arnold Petersen and the Lake County Contractors' Association. Decision was made that the letter be sent to the Sanitary District, and Sara Lee be notified the Village expects them to continue to work on their sewage treatment problem. Re: Proposed Sara Lee The manager reported that Sara Lee is Water Agreement putting in a well for its water supply, and would put in piping to tie into the Village water system on a standby bases, if the Village would permit the present connection serving Sara Lee to remain. This would give both the Village and Sara Lee an additional source of supply, in case of an emergency. There would be no charge by either party for this standby connection, and a contract could be negotiated establishing charges to be paid for water used. It was pointed out that Deerfield must pay Highland Park for water 7j at a cost that would be higher than Sara Lee's costs would be. Decision was made that the manager notify Sara Lee-that the Board is interested in their proposal, and he was requested to get facts and figures (bn costs. U Communications A letter was received from the High- land Park Harbor Commission' requesting the Board to appoint a representative to act as liaison with the Village in its efforts to get a small boat harbor and recreational area in Highland Park. After a brief discussion, the manager was directed to write to the Commission expressing noncommittal interest in the project and requesting more information. A letter was received from the Highland Park Park District stating that an aerial photo map of the area could be obtained for $275 if 6 or more agencies would order maps, and asking if the Village is interested. The Board requested the manager to write to the Plan Commission asking if they would find a map helpful, and that the Board would approve the purchase if they desired from funds budgeted for the Plan Commission. Discussion was had on the manager's report on the Deerfield Savings and Loan's parking deficiency of 10 stalls, and the contribution of $20,000 to a special Parking Fund. Trustee Mandler -raised a question of legality and a precedent being set by such acceptance. The manager stated a meeting with the Parking Committee had been arranged for February 22nd, at which time the matter would be discussed further. A letter was received from the City of Highland Park notifying the Village that the water rate charged the Village would be increased to 24.60 per 100 cu. ft. effective March 23, 1965, in accordance with the terms of the contract. The manager estimated the rate increase would amount to approximately $3,500 per year based on the last year's water usage. Discussion was had on the collection of sewer service charges from residents of High- land Park whose homes are connected to the Village's sewage system. The manager was directed to check the ordinance on sewer rates to determine what charges should be paid. A letter was received from the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals thanking the Village for the use of the Village Hall for the National Brick Company hearing. Receipt was acknowledged of a letter from Mr. Richard Ross, attorney for Dr. Frederick Mokrasch, in which he stated a suit would be filed for a declaratory judgment unless the Board indicated a petition would be accepted for a second hearing on a variation to permit the construction of an apart- ment building under the old R -7 Multiple Family District regulations on the lot at the southeast corner of Waukegan Road and Elder Lane. The attorney was requested to investigate the matter and report to the Board at its next meeting. A letter was received from the Village attorney reporting that the complaint has been amended in the Contractors License suit filed by Arnold Petersen and the Lake County Contractors' Association. 19,0 A letter was received from the Deerfield Park District stating they felt that the construction of a Village reservoir on park property could be worked out, and suggesting further discussion on the matter. Approve Preliminary Plat A report was received from the Plan Marshall Meadow Sub. Commission recommending approval of the preliminary plat of the Marshall Meadows Subdivision of 18 lots. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the preliminary plat be approved as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. Re: Broms Sub. A report was received from the Plan Commission recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Broms Subdivision, with a 25 foot street dedication. Trustee Mandler stated it was his opinion the street should comply with the pavement specifications of the Subdivision ordinance, or access provided by an easement. Decision was made to.defer action until the matter has been discussed with the Plan Commission. Approve Preliminary Plat A letter was received from the Plan Scatterwood Unit X Commission recommending approval of UnUt X in the Scatterwood Subdivision, consisting of three lots. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the preliminary plat be approved as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. A letter was received from the JC's outlining the program for the July 5th Family Day. It was suggested that the manager get Chief of Police Petersen's comments before writing to the JC's congratulating them on their fine program. Receipt was acknowledged of letters addressed to Kennedy Development Company and the manager, expressing the appreciation of two residents for help given them by the company and Mr. Klasinski during the recent ice storm. After a brief discussion of the Lake County ordinance on landfill regulations and definitions, the meeting was adjourned at 10 :15 p.m. on motion by Trustee Mandler, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, and carried unanimously. ATTEST: 73, Village Clerk APPROVED: ' n