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May 17, 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 17, 1965 at 8 :30 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 the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Byron Matthews, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Raff, that minutes of
the,regular meeting held May 3, 1965 be approved as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bids - Police Cruisers Sealed bids for four Police cruisers were
opened and read as follows:
BIDDER BID TRADE -IN NET BID ALT. BID
Shoreland Ford $ 9,145.40 $ 1,050.00 $ 8,095.40 $ 8,489.20
Evanston Dodge 8,893.82 1,000.00 7,893.82 8,244.82
* Alternate bids include power steering and special brakes
Accept Bid Evanston Dodge TrusteeSchieicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Forrest, that the low bid of Evanston Dodge
be accepted at the bid price of $7,893.82 for four Police cruisers. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance - Variation 6 Apts. The ordinance was read granting a variation
Mokrasch (0- 65 -13) 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 on Elder
Lane of 25 ft. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Craig,-,that the
said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance was passed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest,.Raff, Smith, Wetzel (5) .
Nays: Schleicher (1)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - 2 Hour Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Parking - Waukegan Rd. Smith, that the ordinance be adopted making it
0 -65 -14 unlawful to park any vehicle for more than two
hours on either side of Waukegan Road between
the north line of Osterman Avenue and a point 405 feet north thereof. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Ordinance - Zoning Amendment The ordinance was read amending
Petersen Tract to R -1 -A the Zoning Ordinance by classifying
0 -65 -15 the Petersen tract located on the
east side of Waukegan Road between
the High School and North Avenue as an R -1 -A District except that part
lying south of North Avenue, which will remain in the R -1 District.
At the suggestion of Trustees Schleicher and Raff, an addition was made
to the ordinance, to specify Nbrth-,Avenue as shown on the preliminary
plat of subdivision dated April 28, 1965.
A lengthy discussion was had on the proposed rezoning. The re=
location of North Avenue in relation to the County's grade separation
at Waukegan Road and North Avenue was mentioned. Trustee Schleicher
recommended that no action bfU ken on the petition at this time, since
sewerage facilities are presently overloaded during periods of storm
water flow, as shown in the Baxter and Woodman report dated June 11,
1964. He urged that a target date be established for completion of the
downspout disconnection program and separation of sewers in the business
district before any properties are rezoned to increase the intensity of
land use, and add to flooding problems.
Expressions of opinion, pro and con, were voiced by residents.
Mr. Karl Berning, Rosemary Terrace, spoke of his problem of basement
flooding, and stated the Board's responsibility was to the residents of
the Village rather than to a developer. Trustee Wetzel urged that the
devel'oper's agreement with the Park District to contribute $25,000 in
lieu of land for public use, be set aside 'and that amount be used to
increase'lot sizes. The developers and their attorney state approxi-
mately $100,000 would be expended in excess of normal subdivision costs,
including school and park demands, a ]aft station, an 80 ft. street
dedication, and a large storm sewer to divert storm water originating
on other properties. They also stated funds contributed to the Park
District were not earmarked for any particular project, but it had been
indicated by the President of the Park District that trucks and tractors
would be purchased for use in the improvement of other park lands.
Trustee Raff then moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the
ordinance be adopted rezoning the Petersen tract to the R -1 -A District
except that portion lying south of the relocated right -of -way of North
Avenue. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: Schleicher (1)
in voting Aye, Trustee Wetzel again urged that the $25,000 to
be given to the Park District be used to increase lot sizes.
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
The meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:50,
all members present.
Authorize Condemnation
Broege Property
their property at 802 Deerfield
Trustee Smith, that the Village
condemnation proceedings for th,
by the following vote:
The manager reported Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Broege - had rejected the
Village's offer of $45,000 for
Road. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by
attorney be authorized to institute
acquisition of the property. Adopted
Ayes: Craig, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: Forrest, Raff (2)
Approve Preliminary Plat The preliminary plat of Dempster
Dempster Home Devel. Sub. Home Development Subdivision was
reviewed, all lots meeting the
9,000 sq. ft. area requirement, exclusive of the 25 ft. easement pro-
vided for access. Following discussion of improvements, Trustee Raff
moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the preliminary plat bf Dempster.,
Home Development Subdivision be approved with the understanding that the
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easement will be improved with a street meeting Village standards, except
for width, and no sidewalks would be required. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution Opposing H.B. 1374 Trustee Schleicher presented and read
(R -65 -12 ) a resolution opposing House Bill 1374
authorizing the creation of Refuse
Disposal Commission, and which, in conjunction with House Bill 1385 and
Senate Bill 800, would permit the operation of a land fill on the National
Brick Company property. He then moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that
the said resolution be adopted and the Village Clerk file a copy with the
Municipalities Committee in Springfield at the hearing scheduled for the
following day, May 18.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Re: Walden - Warrington Flooding
The manager reported two owners had
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agreed to share in
the cost of a berm
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and relocation of the inlet at
the Walden School -park
site, to eliminate
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the flooding problem. He stated he had no report from the third property
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owner or the Park District.
announced by its sponsors, the Project
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belief that:
Statement of Policy
The report of the
Human Relations
North Shore Summer Project
Commission on the
North Shore Summer
Project was read.
President Finney
stated that as a result of the
meeting with the Human
Relations Commission,
a statement of policy had been
prepared, as follows:
STATEMENT OF POLICY
"all people should have equal access to all housing in
all communities without regard to race, color, creed
or national origin."
While there is no legal requirement that any citizen open his
home or provide information to the representatives of the Project, we are
confident that the community will treat such representatives with courtesy
and respect.
Report - Downspout Disconnections The manager reported that, of the 155
homes found to be contributing storm
water to the sanitary sewer system, 63 owners had disconnected, 18 had
signed releases, 3 had agreed to sign releases, 25 had been notified with-
in the last six weeks, 8 had disconnected except for one downspout, 3.
would do the work themselves, one will be re- tested, one has started to
disconnect, 3 had certain problems, and two were set for court hearing on
May 24, 1965.
BZA Report - Presbyterian Sign A report was received from the Board
of Zoning Appeals recommending that a
variation be granted to permit a church identification sign with the letter
area of 20 sq. ft. to be mounted on an existing wall 3 ft. in height, as
requested by the Presbyterian Cburch. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded
by Trustee Forrest, that the Board accept and approve the recommendation
of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of the
Presbyterian Church Sign ordinance granting a variation to permit
Variation the installation of sign letters on the
The Village
of Deerfield
is committed to the principle that all
persons of good will
are welcome
as residents.
In the light
of this, we
take public notice of the forthcoming
North Shore Summer
Project. As
announced by its sponsors, the Project
is directed to the
belief that:
"all people should have equal access to all housing in
all communities without regard to race, color, creed
or national origin."
While there is no legal requirement that any citizen open his
home or provide information to the representatives of the Project, we are
confident that the community will treat such representatives with courtesy
and respect.
Report - Downspout Disconnections The manager reported that, of the 155
homes found to be contributing storm
water to the sanitary sewer system, 63 owners had disconnected, 18 had
signed releases, 3 had agreed to sign releases, 25 had been notified with-
in the last six weeks, 8 had disconnected except for one downspout, 3.
would do the work themselves, one will be re- tested, one has started to
disconnect, 3 had certain problems, and two were set for court hearing on
May 24, 1965.
BZA Report - Presbyterian Sign A report was received from the Board
of Zoning Appeals recommending that a
variation be granted to permit a church identification sign with the letter
area of 20 sq. ft. to be mounted on an existing wall 3 ft. in height, as
requested by the Presbyterian Cburch. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded
by Trustee Forrest, that the Board accept and approve the recommendation
of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of the
Presbyterian Church Sign ordinance granting a variation to permit
Variation the installation of sign letters on the
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wall on the premises of the Presbyterian Church, in accordance with
the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Rehearing on Townhouse Devel. The report was received from the
Wilson - Weigle Property Plan Commission on the proposed
townhouse development on the Wilson -
Weigle property. On advice of the.Village attorney, the Plan Commission
will be requested to re- advertise and hold a second public hearing.
1st Presentation - Ordinance
Congregational Church
Conditional Use
religious purposes on Lots 147, 148,
of Lot 150, J. S. Hovland's Addition
the Congregational Church.
1st Presentation - Ordinance
Municipal Code Amendment Re:
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals.
The first presentation was made
of an ordinance granting a Con-
ditional Use for the construction
of a church and buildings for
part of Lot 149, and the East 1/2
to Deerfield, as petitioned by
YThe first presentation was made
of an ordinance .amending the Municipal
Code of Deerfield of 1963, Section
8.1002, relating to meetings of the
Annexation Petition The manager reported he had received
an annexation petition from Mr. Erick
J. Beisswenger, 1232 Wilmot Road, and stated that additional petitions
were expected shortly. The petitions result from last year's Court
decision which will permit the Village to discontinue water service to
premises outside the Village. The Village attorney was requested to
prepare an annexation ordinance for the Beisswenger property and any
other properties for which annexation petitions are received.
Resolution - Prevailing Trustee Smith moved, seconded by
Wages (R- 65 -13) Trustee Forrest, that the resolution
be adopted establishing prevailing
wages to be paid for public work construction in the Village of Deerfield
coming under the jurisdiction of the President and Board of Trustees.
Motion carried unanimously.
Accept N.S. Uti 1 i ti.es. Bi:d
Air Conditioner Repair $886.70
Crown Temperature
North Shore Utilities
Two bids were received for air
conditioner repairs, as follows:
Parts S labor $ 890.00
Parts.& labor 886.70
Discussion was had on the advisability of repairing the present unit
or installation of a new air conditioner. Mr. Richard Gilbert, Central
Avenue, stated the parts listed in both bids were made by reputable
companies, but suggested the contractors be checked. Trustee Schleicher
then moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the low bid of North Shore
Utilities be accepted at the bid price of $886.70, subject to the
discovery of adverse information. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)'
Approve Sewer Application Trustee Smith moved, seconded by
Broms Subdivision Trustee Raff, that the President
and Clerk be authorized to sign the
application to-the:State Sanitary Water Board for a permit for the
extension of the sanitary sewer to serve the Broms Subdivision.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made
Broms Recapture Agreement of an ordinance establishing
special connection charges to be
collected by the Village and paid to Bremco Builders, Inc.'(Broms)
for connection to sewer and water mains installed by the said builders
to serve the Broms Subdivision.
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Resolution Accepting Easement Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee
Broms Subdivision (R- 65 -14) Craig,.that a resolution be adopted
accepting easements granted by the Zion
Evangelical Lutheran Church, David and Catherine Dover, and Shirley and John
Derby, for the installation of a sanitary sewer line to serve the Broms
Subdivision. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Sewer Charges H. P. Residents A lengthy discussion was had on the question
of sewer service charged billed to Highland
Park residences served by the Deerfield sewage treatment plant. The Highland
Parkers object to the rate which is three and one half times the charge to
Deerfield residents. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
that the billings be continued at the rate established by ordinance, and the
manager continue to negotiate with Highland Park for an amicable settlement
of the problem.
Motion carried unanimously.
,..:� The Village attorney reported the trial would begin on May 24, 1965 in
the case Sheridan vs. Village of Deerfield, a suit for a declaratory judgment
U to permit the construction of a gas station at the northwest corner of Deerfield
V and Wilmot Roads.
Receipt was acknow4dged of the annual report of the Police Pension Fund.
Communications A letter was received from Mr. Richard
Houpt, special counsel for the Village
of Riverwoods in the Freeden Buiten case, requesting the Village of Deerfield
to urge the State's Attorney to appeal the Court's decision with respect
to the one mile limitation on dumping garbage by sanitary land fill. Trustee
Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the Village attorney contact the
State's Attorney requesting an appeal in the Freeden Buiten case.
Motion carried unanimously.
A letter was received thanking the Village for trucks sent to Island
Lake to assist in the cleanup after the tornado.
President Finney reported he had received letters from Senator Robert
Coulson, and Representatives Daniel Pierce and Howard Slater regarding bills
introduced in the General Assembly which are opposed by the Village.
The President asked the Village attorney, who will be in Springfield
on May 18th, to attend the hearing on House Bills 1374 and 1375, and speak
in opposition to these bills relating to refuse disposal commissions and
County acquisition of refuse disposal sites.
The manager reported a letter had been received from the North Shore
Gas Company, offering a five cent (50 per capita allowance if the franchise
is extended to 1993. A projection of population and allowances was included.
Trustee Raff suggested the allowance be adjusted on the basis of census
reports.
The attorney stated a question had arisen in connection with the bond
for a hour moving permit, and suggested the Board could approve the permit
subject to the Village attorney's approval of bond or certificate of insurance.
Trustee Schleicher proposed that the insurance agent for the Village be
requested to give his opinion on the,;matter, and if both'the agent and attorney
were satisfied, the Building Commissioner -be authorized to issue the permit
for moving the house.
Trustee Schleicher asked that the Board direct the Village manager to get
toggether all pertinent background informati.on on sewer separation in the Central
Business District, since it is important that the Board take positive action
to relieve overloading at the sewage treatment plant.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Wetzel, seconded by
Trustee Forrest, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
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