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05/31/1965i 1 M Lo r-i S rJ - U 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 1 A 212 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) 1 iJ f] 2.1 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. I. 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: 214 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. 215 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. `16 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. APPROVED: `'tirQG ATTEST: n � , President / Village Clerk M