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May 3, 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, May 3, 1965 at 8 :10 p.m. The clerk called the roll
and reported the following were
Present: H. Ross 'Finney, President
Raymond L. Craig
Bernard Forrest
Charles H. Raff
George P. Schleicher
Ellis W. Smith
James M. Wetzel
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at
were Messrs. Byron Matthews, Village attorney, and
Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee
adjourned meeting held April 26, 1965 be approved
Motion carried unanimously.
. Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee
regular' meeting held April 19, 1965 be approved as
Motion carried unanimously.
Bills - Payroll;.
April Payroll
LaSalle National Bank
LaSalle National Bank
Kelly & Padden
Sole A. Wile
Village of Glenview
Aldridge Electric
Fred G. Brei t i ng
Carolyn A. Jones
Aldridge Electric
Asplundh Tree Co.
Aldridge Electric
Bowman Products Co.
B.A. T. Inc.
Burris Implement
Gary Busch
Robert Charles
Roland Charlier
Naomi Clampitt
James B. Clow
Stephen B. Cole
Commercial & Industrial
Commons Paint
Concrete Maintenance, Inc.
George A. Davis
Deerfield Masonic Temple
Deerfield Oil Company
Deerfield Review
Deerfield Stationers
Dery Press
Deerfield Electric
E & H Uti 1 i ty Sales
Robert Ester
Village of Deerfield
Ford Pharmacy
Mary C. Fosdick
the meeting. Also present
Norris Sti Iphen.
Craig, that minutes of the
3s read.
Forrest, that minutes of the
submitted.
The following bills and payroll for the month
of April were submitted for consideration:
$ 27,161.46
22,427.95
2,831.25
1,015.50
13.97
-25.00
- 420.00
224.70
224.70
860.90
450.00
1,720.55
40.35
67.75
5.50
5.50
6.03
35.00
20.00
250.88
20.00
53.42
2.12
186.20
76.50
20.00
275.42
132.48
1.84
20.00
355.42
621.16
19.06
5.94
5.10
20.00
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Carl C. Freiman
$ 13.00
Elva Furo
20.00
Harold L. Gamso
20.00
John S. Gardner
25.00
Joann Gourley
20.00
George Hall
3.50
Herky's Trucking
841.50
City of Highland Park
17,548.66
Highland Park Hospital
30.00
Mabel E. Holt
20.00
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
24.60
Interstate Electric
72.21
Irv's Fire Extinguisher
6.00
Joboul Publishing
43.20
Joseph Lumber Co.
17.55
Marie L. Kahila
20.00
Kale Uniforms
403.60
D. D. Kennedy Inc.
42.34
Keuffel & Esser
1.29
Mary E. Kirst
20.00
Shirley L. Kodym
20.00
June M. Laegler
20.00
Lakeland Redigas
124.60
Thomas A. Lauer
25.00
Major D. L. Linsey
25.00
Dick Longtin's
4.00
Jay Mandler
5.50
Carmelita Marquardt
20.00
Thomas A. Matthews
350.00
Menoni & Mocogni
200.75
Meyer & Wenthe
12.75
Ada E. Moen
20.20
Motor Parts & Machine
107.25
National Cash Register
58.69
National Chemsearch
69.53
North Shore Gas
104.14
Petty Cash
63.98
Pickus Construction Equipment
2,178.60
Public Service Company
1,701.62
Charles Rogers
56.55
Jane C. Rudolph
20.00
Mary M. Sayre
20.00
E. H. Sargent
27.36
Ruth L. Scheskie
20.00
Schuster, Inc.
686.04
Sunray DX Oil Co.
731.77
Traverse City Iron
257.10
K. Vanderweyden
35.00
Lois Vari ck
20.00
Village Hardware
49.99
Walgreen Drug Store
8.64
Lucille Wallington
20.00
Grace S. Ward
20.00
Helen Williams
20.00
Zep Manufacturing
193.48
Dahl's Auto
22.50
Del Chemical
30.41
Charles B. Foelsch. M.D.
7.50
Midge's Texaco
1.25
P. F. Pettibone
223.39
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the payroll for the
month of April be approved, and the bills as listed above be approved for
payment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
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Re: Crabtree Vacation The Plan Commission recommended approval of
the vacation of that part of Crabtree Lane
lying south of Woodland Drive, provided the Park Board and School District #110
also approve. It was reported the School District had no objection to the
vacation if a path is retained for access to the school, but the Park District
was opposed to the vacation, and had asked that the matter be tabled indefinitely
since the street is essential as an entry to the Park and the future develop-
ment of the Busse property. It was suggested the Board meet with the Park Board
to discuss the matter, since one of the petitioners, Mr. W. H. Petersen, wishes
to improve his driveway located within the dedicated right -of -way. President
Finney pointed out that, while the vacation might benefit one property owner,
other properties might be adversely affected, and that the Fire Department
might also be concerned.
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that Mr. Petersen
be notified that the Board will permit him to improve his driveway located
within the dedicated right -of -way of Crabtree Lane with pavement of his own
choosing, as suggested by the Village attorney. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (OY
Trustee Smith asked the manager to prepare a report on the progress of
V the downspout disconnection program for the next meeting.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
2 Hour Parking -S. Waukegan Rd. amending the Municipal Code to permit two
hour parking on both sides of Waukegan Road
south of the Deerfield Commons driveway, the exact number of feet to be
ascertained. The ordinance was read in full.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of the ordinance
Mokrasch Variation - 6 Apts. granting a variation from the requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction
of six dwelling units on Lot 11, Duffy's Subdivision (Mokrasch property), with
a side yard of 25 ft. The ordinance was read in full.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of the ordinance
Petersen Tract Rezoning R -1 -A rezoning the property known as the Petersen
r tract from its present classification as an
R -1 District to R -1 -A. The ordinance was read in full. Discussion was had on
the proposed ordinance, and it was the consensus of the Board that property
lying south of the relocated North Avenue right -of -way should be kept in the
R -1 classification, since these lots will meet the frontage and area requirements
of the R -1 District when the present North Avenue dedication is vacated.
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The proposed plat of subdivision was reviewed. Two owners of abutting
properties, Messrs. Robert Tucker and Walter Leahy, asked questions on lot
sizes and the lift station installation. Mr. David Addes, attorney for the
petitioners, stated the smallest lot size was 12,000 sq. ft., with an average
_size of 13,900 sq. ft. He pointed out that with the cost of improvements,
including a lift station, a 48 inch storm sewer and school and park demands, it
was not economic to develop the tract with 20,000 sq. ft. lots. Alternative
uses of the land were mentioned as a matter of concern to the Board. Mrs. Wayne
Cole, 1.224 Norman Lane, asked that the Board review the testimony of the public
hearing on the petition held in July, 1964. President Finney stated the Board
would review the testimony before the next meeting, that the questions brought
up by the residents would be taken into consideration, and the ordinance would
be subject to Board approval or disapproval at the next meeting.
The meeting was recessed at 9 :00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Approve Plan Commission Report A report was read from the Plan Commission,
Conditional Use recommending that a Conditional Use be granted
Congregational Church for the Congregational Church at Rosewood
Avenue and Wil.mot Road. Trustee Schleicher
moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the Board approve the recommendation of
the Plan Commission, and the ordinance be prepared granting the Conditional Use.
Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Audit In connection with the annual. audit,
Wolf t Co. Trustee Smith stated he was satisfied that
Wolf and Company were doing a thorough job
at a competitive cost and recommended flat Wolf and Company continue as
auditors for the Village. Trustee Schleicher also recommended Wolf and
Company, and stated the auditors had been most complimentary about the
excellent work done by Mrs. Ann Olesak, Village treasurer. Trustee Schleicher
moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the Board's appreciation be conveyed',
to Mrs. Olesak for the fine work she is doing in handling Village finances.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Schleicher than moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, th4t
Wolf and Company be retained for the annual audit, including an audit of
Special Assessments. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Purchase Contract The contract was presented for the purchase
Broege Property - $45,000 of the Broege property, described as the
East 60 ft. of the South 233 ft. of the East
1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 43 North, Range 12, East of
the Third Principal Meridian, commonly known as 802 Deerfield Road, at a
price of $45,000, and providing for a 10' /, downpayment, with possession in not
more than six months. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that
the said contract be approved and execution authorized by the President and
Clerk, payment to be made from Street and Bridge Funds. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
Re :Glenbrook Countryside Sub. The manager reported Mrs. Thomas E'. Kennedy
had requested information on annexation of
Glenbrook Countryside Subdivision and Village services that could be provided.
After a brief discussion, Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Raff,
that the manager inform Mrs. Kennedy that the Board has no objection to the
incorporation of the Subdivision as a municipality, nor any objection to
annexation to another municipality, and the answers to questions on the
conditions under which Deerfield would annex the property would require time
and study.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Contract - Wigert Const
Chlorination Bldg. t Lagoons
Wigert Construction Company for
and lagoons at the bid price of
by the following vote:
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Smith, that the Board authorize the
execution of the -contract with Albert T.
construction of the chlorination building
$41,359, as heretofore accepted. Adopted
Ayes: Craig;, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Shared Cost - Flood The manager presented a plan to alleviate
Problem - Warrington - Walden flooding problems in rear yards of
properties on Warrington Road abutting the
Walden School and Park site. He stated the some relief had been afforded
by the installation of an inlet, but in order to eliminate the problem, he
proposed that a berm be constructed by the Village, to impound the flood
waters, and the inlet be relocated inside the berm. He estimated the cost
to be not more than $500.
Trustee Raff raised Eah.e `;ques.f i.on cof '1V is l l-age . l Lab i;1 Lty .' i f f. Load i Ong
continues after the Village has done the work, and added -that an undesireable
precedent could be set by this action.
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Trustee Smith then moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the berm
construction and inlet relocation be undertaken as a cooperative venture,
the cost to be shared by the property owners, the Park District and the
Village., and the property owners be required to sign agreements holding
the Village harmless from any flood damages following such construction.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
The manager was directed to write to the property owners suggesting
this solution to their problem.
Resolutions - Authorized Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Signatures (R -65 -6) Smith, that a resolution be adopted -
authorizing President Finney, Trustees
Smith, Schleicher, Raff, Village manager Stilphen, or Village Treasurer Ann
Olesak, to.sign payroll checks of the Village.of Deerfield, two signatures
required. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
Cam" R -65-7 . Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Craig, that a resolution be adopted authorizing
President Finney, Trustees Smith, Schleicher, Raff and treasurer Ann Olesak
to sign voucher checks of the Village of Deerfield, two signatures required.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
R -65 -8 Trustee Snith moved, seconded by Trustee Raff,
that payment of bills be approved by warrant,
said warrant to be signed by the President, or in his absence by Trustee Craig,
Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith or Wetzel the warrant to be attested by the
Village Clerk. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
Announcement was made that the Board of Trustees would meet with the
Youth Council on Monday, May 10, 1965 at 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission Report A report was received from the Plan Commission
Dempster Home Devel. Sub. recommending approval of the preliminary
plat of resubdivision of a part of the Rix -
Ramskill Subdivision into four lots, with access provided by a 25 ft. easement,
as submitted by Dempster Home Development Company. Decision was made that
the matter of street easement be discussed with the Plan Commission.
In answer to Trustee Raff's question about the use of Motor Fuel Tax
Funds for the purchase of the Broege property, the manager stated no Motor
Fuel Tax Funds were available for this purpose.
Traffic Count Report The manager reported a letter had been
Deerfield - Waukegan Intersection received from the Division of Highways stating
Try Police Control that the traffic count made on April 14, 1965
at the Deerfield- Waukegan Road intersection
showed an increase over the previous count, but not large enough to warrant a
change in traffic light controls. They suggested that the Board consider the
elimination of parking on Deerfield and Waukegan Roads to provide an additional
lane for moving traffic. The manager estimated that 21 parking spaces would
be lost if parking were prohibited within 120 ft. of the intersection. Trustee
Raff suggested that a police officer direct traffic on Saturday for several
hours, starting about 10 :30 a.m. The manager will arrange with Chief Petersen
for police traffic control on an experimental basis, and report back to the
Board.
The manager reported he was getting prices on a compressor unit for the
air conditioner for the Council Chamber, add since the company no longer makes
this type of unit, he was investigating rebuilt units and parts.
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Resignation - G. Keswick A letter was received from Mr. Gordon
Communications & P.R. Committee Keswick submitting his resignation from
the Communications and Public Relations
Committee, due,to his moving from the Village.
The manager reported he had received a letter from Representative
John Connolly, stating that the provisions of House Bill 194, which would
permit Counties to improve and widen streets within a municipality without
the consent of the municipality, applied only to municipalities under 500
population. He then commented briefly on several other bills introduced
in the General Assembly.
Resolution Opposing SB 758 Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by
R -65-9 Trustee•Raff, that a resolution be adopted
opposing Senate Bill 750 which would permit
utility companies to enter into agreements with municipalities to discontinue
utility services to consumers who are delinquent in_ payment of municipal
sewer service charges.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution Opposing SB 800 Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
R -65 -10 Raff, that a resolution be acb pted opposing
Senate Bill 800, which changes the present
provision of the Criminal Code that prohibits the dumping of garbage within
one mile of the limits of any municipality by prov.i d i ng that garbage may be
dumped within one mile if it is done by a sanitary land fill licensed by a
municipality within the same county.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution Opposing HB 1358 Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
R -65 -11 Forrest, that a resolution be adopted
opposing House Bill 1358, which would
establish minimum wages for Public Works employees in municipalities over
5,000 population.
Motion carried unanimously.
it was reported that House Bills 1374 and 1375 permitting the establish-
ment of Refuse Disposal Districts had been introduced in the General Assembly,
and that several Deerfield residents would go to Springfield to oppose these
bills. The proposed bills were opposed in resolutions heretofore adopted by
the Board of Trustees and sent to the North Shore Refuse Council.
A letter was read which has been sent by the Village attorney to
residents of Highland Park who are billed by the Village for sewer service
charges. He had advised them to pay the charges, and suggested they may seek
relief through the Highland Park City Council, the North Shore Sanitary
District, or from Deerfield on a favored basis.
Charges for Rental of. Discussion was had on rental charges for the
Village Ha l l use of the Village Hal l by the United Fund
and similar groups, whose meetings are not .
on a regular basis. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, 'that a
resolution be adopted to provide that any public spirited non - profit organization
be allowed to use the Village Hall once in each calendar year without charge.
Trustee Schleicher stated it was his opinion that the type of organization
should be defined with more exactitude, and suggested the matter be discussed
in a committee meeting. Motion and second were withdrawn.
The Board will meet with Mr. Bruce Frost, West Deerfield Township Super-
visor, on Monday, May 17, 1965 at 7 :30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting, to
discuss the application for a land fill on the National Brick Company property.
Mr. J. Robert Yorke congratulated the new Board, and asked that they
consider facts and not be swayed by pressure groups in their deliberations.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconded by
Trustee Schleicher, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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