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03/01/1965191 March 1, 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 Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, March 1, 1965 at 8 :05 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 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 Robert Bowen, Building Commissioner acting as Vi l:lage manager. 7j Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes of the regular meeting held February 15, 1965 be approved as corrected. r-I • VMotion carried unanimously. V Report - Downspouts The report on downspout disconnections submitted by the Superintendent of Public Works was read, showing that of the 685 residences tested in 1964, 124 were found to be contributing storm water to the sanitary sewer system. Of the 124, disconnections have been or will be completed shortly on 72 residences. In 1965, 102 houses were tested, with 26 having infiltration problems. Continuing efforts are being made to achieve compliance. Proposed Sign Ordinance The proposed sign ordinance was discussed at length, and changes made in certain sections, as proposed by the Building Commissioner and the Plan Commission. President Hearn asked Mr. Bowen to collaborate with the attorney in the preparation of the ordinance, as discussed, the revised ordinance to be made available for its first presentation at the next meeting. Deny Oefstad Rezoning Discussion was had on the Plan Commission's report, recommending annexation and a Manufacturing classification for the Eides - Mitchell property, as petitioned by Klefstad Engineering. President Hearn and Trustees Mandler and Smith spoke in favor of the rezoning and annexation, pointing out that this was the better of several alternatives. It was stated that the Village's regulations for the manufacturing district were more restrictive than either Cook County's or Northbrook's, and therefore it was to.the Village's advantage to control the development of this tract. Denial of the petition would only lead the company to file petitions with Northbrook or the Cook County Zoning Board for rezoning to an industrial classification. President Hearn stated the proposal that the tract be acquired for a 9 hole golf course did not appear to be economically feasible. Two letters opposing the rezoning were turned over to the President, in addition to those President Hearn stated had been received previously. Trustee Schleicher asked that the petition be denied, stating the proposed industrial development was contrary to Village policy, established by the adoption of the Kincaid Plan, and re- affirmed by both the Stanton and Rockwell and Stuart Associate reports. He proposed that the development of the subject area be discussed with Northbrook and the Grove School district, pointing out that the 'recent rezoning of 240 acres south of the Toll Road by Northbrook for an-'industrial park had improved the financial status of the School District, and that objections heretofore made might well be resolved in a mutually satisfactory manner. After further discussion, Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the Klefstad petition for rezoning and annexation be•denied. Upon roll call the motion failed with a tie vote as follows: Ayes: Lindemann, Schleicher (2) Nays: Mandler, Smith (2) x:'92 Approve-Referendum - K1 Rezoning lr Annexation A' rezoning and annexation at the regular election policy. Adopted by the -fstad At President Hearn's suggestion, Trustee aril 20 Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the question of the of the Klefstad tract be brought to the voters on April 20, 1965 as a referendum on public following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (4) Nays: None (0) The meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.m. and re- convened at 10:00 p.m. A Ietter was received from Mr. Petersen, asking that no action be taken on the petition for the vacation of part of Crabtree Lane, since he wishes to discuss this matter with the Park Commissioners. The matter will be kept on the agenda. 1st Presentation - Ordinance Mr.Matthews reported he had read the Soil Testing Agreement pre- annexation agreements prepared by the attorney for Soil Testing and there were several details which should be checked prior to the passage of the ordinance. The first presentation was made of t')e ordinance relating to the pre- annexation agreements. Re; H. P. Harbor Commission There was no additional information on the Highland Park Harbof Commission as requested by the Board. However, Trustee Schleicher reported he had dis- cussed the matter with an informed person who had stated the Federal program had been established to meet a need for additional harbors of refuge. Consideration is being given to a Highland Park harbor since there is no place of refuge for boats between Waukegan and Wilmette: Decision was made that no action should be taken to appoint a citizen as liaison until the answer is received from the Commission. Approve Preliminary Plat President Hearn stated the proposed plat Broms Sub. of the Broms Subdivision had been dis- cussed with the Plan Commission. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann that the preliminary plat of the Bromw Subdivision be approved as originally proposed by Mr. Broms, with a 25 foot easement along the west side, said easement to be main- tained by the property owners. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith (4) Nays: None (0) Re; Mokrasch Variations Mr. Matthews stated he had reviewed the letter written by the attorney for Dr. Brederick Mokrasch relating to variations from R -7 requirements, and the filing of a new petition. He was asked to draft a letter to the attorney suggesting a new petition be filed, and pointing out that it was unlikely that an 8 apartment building could be constructed on the lot at the south- east corner of Elder Lane and Waukegan Road. Appoint Thomas Wolf President Hearn stated that, although Bd. of Police Commissioners appointments to Advisory Boards and Commissions would be made by a new Board, the Statutes required that an appointment to the Board of Police Commissioners must be made at least-30 days before the expiration of the term. He commended Mr. John Roth for his outstanding service as a member of the Board of Police Commissioners. He stated he will recommend to the new Board that they give consideration to broadening the participation of residents in Village government by the appointment of new members as terms expire. He then appointed Thomas Wolf to the Board of Police Commissioners for a three year term. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried unanimously. A letter was received from the Sanitary Water Board approving plans for chlorination and polishing lagoons. The date for receiving bids was set for April 5, 1965 at 8:30.p.m. 1 1 1 a 193 Aceept Clavinia Unit 1 Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Street Lights Smith, that the street lights in Clavinia Subdivision, Unit 1, be accepted as recommended by the Building Commissioner. Motion carried unanimously. Accept Street Lights Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Kings Cove Sub. Unit 1 Smith, that the street lights in Unit 1, Kings Cove Subdivision be accepted, as recommended by the Building Commissioner. Motion carried unanimously. Accept Surface Improvements Trustee Lindemann, moved, seconded by Berkley Ct. Sub. Trustee Mandler, that surface improvements in Berkley Court Subidivision be accepted, as recommended by the Building Commissioner. Motion carried unanimously. M A letter was received from the Deerfiel.d Bowling Lanes requesting that the 90 minute parking limitation be increased to 2 hours in the vicinity of �. the Bowling Lanes, since the parking demand in the area is not as heavy as L.7 in other parts of the business district. The letter was referred to the V Parking Committee. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an X -Ray for Food Handlers ordinance requiring X -rays for all food handlers, as requested by the Lake County Health Department. Re; Sewer Charges Discussion was had in connection with the H. P. Residents payment of sewer service charges by resi- dents of Highland Park served by the Village sewerage system. Mr. Matthews stated there is no reason why such charges should not be paid, and if owners refuse, a lien can be filed against the property. Decision was made that water meter readings for these premises be obtained from the City of Highland Park, and bills be sent in accordance with the ordinance. Mr. Matthews was requested to prepare an ordinance repealing Ordinance No 0- 61 -22, establishing an $8 rate for Highland Park residences served by the Village sewerage system. Approve Route A request was received for approval of House Removal the route for the moving of a house from 216 Waukegan Road to 708 Carolyn Court. After a brief discussion, Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler that the route be approved as requested: north on Waukegan Road to Orchard Street, east on Orchard to Caroline Court, north on Caroline Court to the new location. Motion carried unanimously. lst Presentation The first presentation was made of the. 1965 Election Ordinance 1965 Election Ordinance which was read in full. Trustee Lindemann stated the Finance Committee would meet Monday evening, March 8th, and invited the President to attend. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, the meeting was adjourned at 10 :40 p.m. APPROVED: ' President ATTEST: Village Clerk