03/15/1965 (2)i94
March 15, 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 15, 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
James M. Wetzel
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in at at the meeting. Also
present were Messrs. Byron Matthews, Village attorney and Norris Stilphen,
manager.
Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that minutes
of the regular meeting held March 1, 1965 be approved as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Bills
February Payroll
Kelly & Padden
Beyer - Rueffel
Shaw Mc Dermott
Deerfield State Bank
Deerfield State Bank
Flynn, Harrison Conroy
Robert, E. Bowen
Albert Bernardi
Tyler Wilson
Village of Deerfield
Village of Deerfield
Robert E. Bowen
Aldridge Electric
American Public Works Assn.
American Society Public Adm.
Peter Baker
Bowman Products
Charles Bruning
James Bulger
B. A. T. Inc.
Burris Implement
Cargill, Inc.
Central Scientific
Chicago Const. News
Clavey Auto Service
C. L. Davidson
Deerfield Electric
Deerfield Oil
Deerfiled Paint Glass
Deerfield Review
Deerfield State Bank
Village of Deerfield
Bill Emery's
E S H Utility
Ford Pharmacy
Fragassi TV
Fix -It Shop
Jack R. Gagne
Gamco Co.
Gateway Transport.
The following bills were presented
for consideration:
$ 27,496.78
1,006.50
2,013.00
1,006.50
150.00
150.00
613,. 00
35.00
35.00
2.98
22.02
25:00
8.25
75.00
4.50
15.00
24.00
100.41
34.20
11.72
162.52
9.50
1,715.95
105.62
12.20
63.70
154.33
25.50
111.28
1.88
53.52
236.32
9.30
1.20
20..98
26.39
10.45
1.50
94.01
6.50
9.83
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Great Lakes Engine
38.84
Grove Dodge Sales.
5.18
George Hall
2.00
Hall Omar Baking
43.76
Highland Automotive
61.68
Highland Park City
12,761.28
Highland Park Fuel.
941.33
Highland Park Motor
18.53
Lloyd Hollister
3.50
Homelite
83.90
Illinois Assoc. Fire Police
12.00
Interstate Electric
32.54
Joboul Publishing
46.20
Joseph Lumber
6.40
D. D. Kennedy Inc.
132.27
Edmond Klasinski
20.00
Glenn Koets
15.69
Elmer Kraue
100.00
Kraus Sheet Metal
145.00
Lake Cty. (law Enforce
50.00
Lien Chemical
21.38
Lilac Shoes
18.35
R. H. LYons Equip.
132.81
Thomas A. Matthews
560;00
Menoni & Mocogni
104.18
Miller- Krueger
2.52
Motor Parts & Mach.
3.95
Tom Murray
97.00
Mutual Hardware
222.07
National Tea Co.
4.80
North Shore Gas
129.31
N. Shore Police Chief
15.00
P. B. Enterprises
213.70
David J. Petersen
19.50
Petty Cash
97.15
Pickus Construction
25.48
Postmaster
150.00
Catherine B. Price
12.95
Public Personnel
40.00
Public Service
1,575.67
Recorder of Deeds
61.00
Reed - Randle Tractor
25.23
Reiland & Bree
103.72
J. A. Renaldi
34.00
Thomas Rogge
2.00
E•. H. Sargent & Co.
5.56
Savage Gas Heating
14.20
Shore Line Blue Print
21.50
Charles J. Smalley
2.10
Stavros Farm Equip.
9.20
Sunray DX'Oil Co.
452.43
Victor Comp. Corp.
445.50
Village Hardware
51.81
Visi -Flash Rentals
11.75
Ward brothers
135.00
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher that the bills as
listed above be approved for payment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
The meeting was adjourned at 8 :10 p.m. for a meeting of the Board
of Local Improvements.
The meeting was re- convened by the President at 8:15 p.m., all
members present.
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Accept Bid - Hargrave Hamer
Elm Tree Spray,- $1800.
Hargrave Hamer
Barrington
Nels Johnson
Evanston
Midwest Tree Service
Waukesha, Wis.
Bids on Elm Tree spraying were
opened and read as follows:
$ 1800.00
2218.00
2250.00
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the low bid of
Hargrave Hamer be accepted in the amount of $1800.00 for elm tree spraying.
Adopted by the following vote;
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
Re: Downspouts The manager reported that the program
of downspout disconnection was pro -
ceding very well, the attitude toward the program seems to have changed, and
people now appear to desire disconnection. President Hearn asked for a
detailed report at the next meeting.
Ordinance - Approval of
Annexation Agreements (0 -65 -7)
the matter of variations and the
attorney for Soil Testing stated
a statement that the setback req
maintained.
The Annexation Agreements between
the Village and Soil Testing were
reviewed and discussion was had on
setback from County Line Road. The
he had no objection to the addition of
uirements for County Line Road would be
The ordinance was read approving the annexation agreements between
the Village of Deerfield and LaSalle National Bank, as Trustee under Trust
No. 29897, and Chicago.Title and Trust Company, under Trust No. 43970.
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, Wetzel (5).
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
The Village attorney was directed to add the provision relating to
the County Line Road setback to the agreements,.as approved by the
Company's attorney.
Re: H. P. Harbor Liaison The letter from the Highland Park
Harbor Commission was read giving
information on the proposed small boat harbor at Highland Park. President
Hearn stated he felt it would be premature to participate, and proposed
that the manager keep the Board informed. After a brief discussion,
Trustee Schleicher moved that Mr. Willard Loarie be appointed as liaison
to report to the Board.with the understanding that no commitments would
be made. Motion failed for lack of a second. Decision was made that
the manager should keep the Board informed on this matter.
1965 Election Ordinance Trustee Mandler moved, seconded
0 -65 -8. by Trustee Schleicher, that the
1965 Election Ordinance be
adopted providing for the election of a Village President, Clerk and
three Trustees. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Ordinance - X -Rays for
Food Handlers (0 -65 -9)
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by
Trustee Lindemann, that the ordinance
be adopted amending Section 14, 109
of the Municipal Code of 1963, to require chest X -rays or tuberculin tests
for all persons engaged in handling food. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ayes:, Lindemann, Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel; (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
A brief discussion was had on billing procedures for these properties.
President Hearn suggested the manager make one more attempt to obtain water
meter readings from the City of Highland Park. The attorney recommended
that estimated bills be sent until such time as accurate readings can be
obtained.
Communications A request was received from the
Presbyterian Church for the use of
the Village Hall for Sunday School services. Decision was made that the
matter be placed on the agenda for the next discussion meeting.
A letter was received from Dempster.Development Company requesting
approval for the installation of gas.street lights instead of electric
lights. President Hearn asked the Building Commissioner to prepare a
resolution with applicable limitations, as heretofore approved for Colony
Point Subdivision.
The manager reported an invitation had been received to participate
in the Third Annual Town Affiliation Commission competition, and recommend-
ed the Village not compete.
He also reported the permissive revenue bills for an additional
half -cent sales tax, cigaret and liquor taxes had been passed by the House,
and had been set for hearing on March 16 by the Senate Revenue Committee.
The manager reported several people were willing to testify that
the Alpha Cleaners driveway had been open for more than 15 years, and
the matter had been placed in the hands of the Village attorney.
President Hearn reported that Klefstad Engineering had withdrawn
its petition for rezoning and annexation.
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The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
1st Presentation - Budget Trustee Smith briefly reviewed the
& Salary Ordinance
1965 -66 budget which, he stated,
had been prepared under the manager's
direction, and had been the subject
of several discussion meetings. He
asked that corrected copies be made
available for inspection by the public.
President Hearn suggested the Board
schedule a work shop meeting for the
following Monday for this purpose of
finalizing the budget, and stated a
balanced budget will be presented for
a second reading at the April 5th
meeting.
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The first presentation was made of an ordinance establishing salaries
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for ungraded and unclassified positions
to be effective May 1, 1965.
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The ordinance was read in full.
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Ordinance - Repeal
The ordinance was presented
Ord. ##0 -61 -22 Re:
repealing Ordinance No. 0- 61 -22,
Sewer Charges (0- 65 -10)
passed June 26, 1961, relating to
sewer charges for Highland Park
residences served by the Deerfield
Sewerage System. 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, Wetzel; (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
A brief discussion was had on billing procedures for these properties.
President Hearn suggested the manager make one more attempt to obtain water
meter readings from the City of Highland Park. The attorney recommended
that estimated bills be sent until such time as accurate readings can be
obtained.
Communications A request was received from the
Presbyterian Church for the use of
the Village Hall for Sunday School services. Decision was made that the
matter be placed on the agenda for the next discussion meeting.
A letter was received from Dempster.Development Company requesting
approval for the installation of gas.street lights instead of electric
lights. President Hearn asked the Building Commissioner to prepare a
resolution with applicable limitations, as heretofore approved for Colony
Point Subdivision.
The manager reported an invitation had been received to participate
in the Third Annual Town Affiliation Commission competition, and recommend-
ed the Village not compete.
He also reported the permissive revenue bills for an additional
half -cent sales tax, cigaret and liquor taxes had been passed by the House,
and had been set for hearing on March 16 by the Senate Revenue Committee.
The manager reported several people were willing to testify that
the Alpha Cleaners driveway had been open for more than 15 years, and
the matter had been placed in the hands of the Village attorney.
President Hearn reported that Klefstad Engineering had withdrawn
its petition for rezoning and annexation.
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A letter was received from Mr: Louis Ancell, attorney for Kitchens
of Sara Lee, proposing that a contract.be worked out for standby water
connections between the Village and company's water supplies; the Village
to waive standby meter charges, the company to pay current rates for a
water used from the Village mains; Sara Lee to maintain a standby service
for Village use with water furnished at no charge in emergencies for
three days, charges after three days to be made at the same rate the
Village pays Highland Park. The contract could be extended from year to
year, and either party could cancel on 6 months notice. He suggested'
a meeting be arranged to work out the contractual agreement. Several
members expressed approval of the plan and asked that negotiations be
pursued.
A letter was received from the Office of Economic Opportunity
asking the Village to set up a program for pre - school children. The
opinion was expressed that such a program was not needed in Deerfield.
President Hearn reported he had received a letter from Mayor
Raymond O'Brien, Davenport, stating a former Davenport resident, the
Reverend Herbert C. Petersen, was now a resident of Deerfield, having
been appointed pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church. Trustee Mandler
suggested a letter be seat to-Reverend Petersen welcoming him to the
Village, with a copy to Mayor O'Brien.
The manager reported a letter had been received from Governor
Kerner in connection with a task force conference on the President's
Appeal to Combat Poverty, to be held March 18 at Northern Illinois
University,. De Kalb.
Receipt was acknowledged of.a copy of the Town Affiliation Committee
membership certificate presented to Mr. Arthur Ullmann, member of the
Sister City Committee.
The announcement of the annual spring meeting of the Illinois
Association of Fire and Police Commissioners at Centralia on March 27
was referred to the Deerfield Board.
Trustee Schleicher asked the attorney to check into sideyard
setback requirements on corner lots in connection with the Mokrasch
hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals on March 23. He also asked
the manager to check into screening requirements for the gas station at
the northeast corner of Waukegan and County Line.
In response to Trustee Mandler's remarks about the proposed
referendum on the Klefstad rezoning and annexation, President Hearn
stated the property in question was still shown on the jurisdictional
map as residential and there was no issue to bring to the public.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Lindemann,
seconded by Trustee Schleicher, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
President