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06/07/1965222 Jdne 7; ,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, June 7, 1965 at 8 :05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported the following were Present: H. Ross Finney, President Bernard Forrest Charles H. Raff George P. Schleicher James M. Wetzel Absent: Raymond L. Craig Ellis W. Smith and that a quorum..was present and in attendance at the meeting. Messrs. Byron Matthews, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager, were also present. Moved by Trustee Wetzel, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, -that minutes of the regular meeting held May 17, 1965 be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance - Conditional Use Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Congregational Church Trustee Wetzel, that the ordinance be 0 -65 -16 adopted grating a Conditional Use to permit the construction of a church and accessory buildings on Lots 147 and 148, the East 102.0 feet of Lot 149, and the East 1/2 of Lot 150, in J. S. Hovland's First Addition to Deerfield, Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel .(4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance - Amend Sec. 8.1002 The ordinance amending Section 8.1002 Municipal Code - Bd. Zoning of the Municipal Code of Deerfield of Appeals Meetings (0- 65 -17) 1963, pertaining to meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals was read. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the word "offical" in the first sentence be removed. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) Trustee Schleicher stated he was opposed to the ordinance and saw no reason why the public should be excluded from any meeting except those specified by law, e.g. the acquisition or sale of property, or employment or dismissal of an employee. Trustee Raff stated, that as a former member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, it was his opinion that a Board is able to discuss matters more freely if the public is not present. Trustee Raff then moved,seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating hs approval thereof. 1st Presentation - Annexation Ordinance - Beisswenger The first presentation was made of the ordinance annexing the Beiss- wenger property at 1232 Wilmot Road. The manager reported petitions for annexation had been received from the Misses Herrmann, Jens Petersen and Mrs. Marie Petersen, and the ordinances:to annex these properties were being prepared by the Village i _� 1 1 1 �J Ilj r-� V I- I attorney. He stated two owners of properties served by the Village water system had taken no action for annexation. Letters will be sent to those who have not petitioned setting a deadline of July 1, 1965 for either filing an annexation petition or discontinuance of water supply. Ordinance - Variation Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Pre`sb terian Church Sign Wetzel, that the ordinance be adopted 0 -65 -18 granting a variation from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the installation of 10 inch raised cast aluminum sign letters on the premises' of the Fir6t Presbyterian Church, 828 Waukegan Road. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes:. Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance - Bremco (Broms) Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Recapture Agreement (0- 65 -19) Raff, that the ordinance be adopted establishing special connection charges to be collected by the Village and.paid to Bremco Builders, Inc. for connections to sewer and water lines installed by Bremco Builders, Inc. to serve the Broms Subdivision, with plat attached identifying those properties subject "to said special connection charges. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. .Appointments - Boards and Commissions Board of Zoning Appeals Plan Commi ssion . Building Board of Appeals Safety Council Manpower Commission Community Relations Police Pension Board Youth Council Human Relations Commission President Finney made the following appointments to advisory Boards and Commissions: Mr. Thomas Naumann Term expires 5/70 Mrs. G. F. Clampitt 5 ✓70 Mr. William Theiss Term expires 5/68 Mrs. Robert Mazur 5/68 Mr. Harold Geilman Term expires 5/70 Mr. Calvin C. Gehrke Term expires 5/68 Mrs. Benjamin Block 5/68 Mrs. Joseph Bernardi Term expires 5/68 Mr. Lawrence Incandela Term expires 5/66 Mr. William Rauch 5/66 Mr. Jerry Flaschner -5/68 Mrs. Mary Sayre 5/67 Mr. Emory Wheelock Term expires 5/66 Miss Joan Harvey Term expires 5/68 Mr. James Ferch 5/68 Mr. Robert Maday 5/68 Mrs. Willard Loari a 5168 Mrs. Leon Tumerman 5/67 Mr. John Coons Term expires 5/68 Mr. Francis Carr 5/68 223 Mr. George McLaughlin was appointed Chairman of the Manpower Commission. Truste Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the appointments be confirmed. Motion carried unanimously. 224 Fail to Approve Wilson- The report 6f:-the Plan Commission Weigle Property Development on the proposed development f6r:.the Wilson - Weigle property was read, recommending an extension of the R -7 Multiple- family District to the north line of Sunset Court to permit the construction of 41 dwelling units; elimination of the swimming pool and recreational facilities; the R -2 zoned portion of the property to be developed as a landscaped open area; the west access drive to be moved to the center of the west sideyard; parking for 25 cars to be provided on the R -2 zoned area; a one -way driveway to Sunset Court; and a covenant prohibiting any additional construction on the tract. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the Plan Commission's report be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. A lengthy discussion was had, the developer agreeing to accept the conditions set forth in the Plan Commission's report. Trustee Raff pointed out that any action taken by the Board to approve the recommenda- tion was subject to a Board of Zoning Appeals hearing on two variations - a driveway over R -2 single family zoned property to serve a multiple Tamily use, and parking for multiple family in an R -2 district. The spokesman for Astor Development Company asked the Board to consider approval of a covenant which would permit construction of a swimming pool if 100 per cent of the adjoining property owners consented at a later date. Trustee Schleicher suggested the covenant could prohibit construction of recreational facilities without the consent of 100 per cent of adjacent owners. Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the Board adopt the recommendation of the Plan Commission with the amendment that the rear part of the property zoned R -2 single family district will be covenanted against any additional building in perpetuity, and permanent recreational construction be permitted only with the approval of 100 per cent of adjacent land owners. The motion failed for lack of a majority., the vote being as follows: Ayes: Schleicher, Wetzel (2) Nays: Forrest, Raff (2) In explaining his vote, Trustee Raff stated he had attended the Plan Commission hearing and all nearby residents were opposed; it would set a precedent for other properties on Deerfield Road, and it was his opinion that the R -2 area can be developed as single family with access from Sunset Court. Trustee Forrest stated he felt the residents' wishes should be respected, and if they were willing to take a chance on develop- ment as single family, he was willing to go along. Trustee Raff thanked the developer for the work he. :had 'done in developing plans proposed by the Plan Commission. The meeting was recessed at 9:25 p.m. and re- convened at 9:35 P.m. Downspout Disconnections The manager reported that, of 155 homes with infiltration of storm water into the sanitary sewers, only 14 remain to be resolved. The program -of testing was continuing as other work permits, he stated. Approve Maintenance Agreements Agreements between the Illinois State Highways in Village Division of Highways and the Village were presented, for the maintenance of State marked routes in the Village, covering the period of July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1966, and providing for automatic extension to June 30, 1967 of there are no changes. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the agreements be approved and the President and Clerk be authorized to execute said agreements. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff. Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) 1 1 u 22�J Purchase Parkway Mower $425 Two bids on a parkway mower were received as follows: International Harvester Mott Hammer Mower $425, Plus $25 Wheeling assembly charge Roseman Tractor Equipment Ford $439.75 Evanston Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the bid of Inter- national Harvester be accepted at the bid price of $425, the mower to be assemb "led by Village employees. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) Proposed Contract Discussion was had on a proposed H.P..Sewer Charges contract for sewer service charges for residences in the Briargate-Villas 4� Subdivision in Highland Park served by the Deerfield sewerage system. Trustee Schleicher stated it has been his understanding that billings wer6'to be made to the' City of Highland Park, instead of individual property owners. Mr. Matthews stated liens could be placed against properties for failure to pay sewer charges. Decision was made that the attorney should draft a contract, and after Board approval, the contract will be sent to Highland Park for consideration by the City Council. Approve Bldg. Permit The Board of Building Appeals recommended Addition 831 Deerfield Rd. the issuance of a building permit for an addition to the present building at 831. Deerfield Road. After discussion of the storm water drainage of the Property, Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the Board approve the issuance of the building permit provided all storm water from the property, including the roof drains of the existing building, is drained to the storm sewer. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) Re: Annexation - Soil Testing Receipt was acknowledged of the signed RCA, N.S. Gas t RR annexation agreements from Chicago Title and Trust Company under Trust No. 43370 and LaSalle National Bank under Trust No. 29897 (Soil Testing). The Village attorney reported he was working on the annexation of the North Shore Gas, R. C. A. and Soil Testing properties and the railroad right -of -way, and estimated it would require 30 days for a court hearing on the annexation. Trustee Schleicher proposed that the attorney prepare an ordinance annexing the right -of -way of Pfingsten Road abutting on the annexed properties, to be enacted at the same time the territory is annexed. Reduce Escrows - Valenti Waytula - $3584.16 for subdivision improveme account, and $3,584.16 on vote: 3� 870 Trustee Wetzel; moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Board authorize and approve a reduction in escrow funds its in the amount of $3,870.00 on the Valenti the Waytula account. Adopted by the following Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) Resolution - MFT Maintenance Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee R -65-15 Forrest, that a resolution be adopted .1 appropriating $42,000 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for maintenance of arterial streets in the Village, from January 1, 1965 to December 30, 1965.. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) 226 Approve Payment $2419.51 to Baxter & Woodman and Woodman for services chlorination building an Adopted by the following Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that payment of $2,419.51 be approved to Baxter in connection with the construction of the J lagoons at the sewage treatment plant. vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) ` Accept RACES Unit The manager reported a RACES trans- mitter- receiver unit had been don&ted to the Village by Mel Fragassi, and installation made without charge by members of the RACES CD unit. Trustee Schleicher suggested that letters of acceptance and thanks be sent to those who participated, with copies for publication. He also proposed that the group be included among those who are awarded citations at the annual presentation. Approve Apt. Bldg. Permit The Board of Building Appeals and 1025 Deerfield Road the..Building Commissioner recommended the issuance of a building permit for the construction of an eight unit apartment building at 1025 Deerfield Road. After a brief discussion on driveway location in relation to the school crossing light, Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the Board approve the issuance of the said permit. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) Trustee Schleicher asked that the record show that he had voted for the issuance of the permit only because of the court order. Approve Improvement Plans Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Scatterwood West Sub. Unit X Trustee Forrest, that plans and speci- fications be approved for improvements in Scatterwood West Subdivision, Unit X, as recommended by the Building Commissioner. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4) Nays: None (0) Communications - Reports The manager reported tax bills had been received for Kates Road and a strip of land 15 ft.. wide between the Village and Town Halls. The bills have been turned over to the attorney for removal from the tax rolls. Receipt was acknowledged of a traffic flow map from the Illinois Department of Public Works. The manager reported letters had been sent to the Lake County Senator and representatives opposing House Bills 1358 and 1485, and Senate Bills 758 and 800. The Board directed that letters be sent opposing Senate Bill 776 and House Bill 1185 which would permit:a_3.cent gas tax to be used for non - highway purposes. Receipt was acknowledged of notices of hearings from the Illinois Commerce Commission on the Illinois Bell Telephone, Waukegan North Chicago Transit Company and Continental Air Transport cases. Resolution - Agreement Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded Lake Chit. Transportation Study by Trustee Raff, that a resolution 11-65 -16 be adopted directing the Village President to sign an agreement between the Village and the Department of Public Works and Buildings:of the State of Illinois, pertaining to the Lake County Transporation Study. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 1 The manager reported he had sent a report on sewage treatment plant operations and construction to the State Sanitary Water Board. The Board approved the manager's attendance at a meeting on June 9 -12th at Brown's Lake, Wisconsin. The manager reported the City of Highland Park will approve only a six month extension for use of the Highland Park landfill. The manager reported he will attend a Civil Defense meeting at Skokie on June 8, 1965. The Village attorney reported the trial of Sheridan vs. Deerfield had been held before Judge Carey, who had taken the matter under advise- ment, and briefs will be submitted. A letter was received from the Student Government Day Clerk thanking Village officials for their cooperation. The Village attorney reported there would be a delay in the LO Hovland Special Assessment case since a change had been made in the r_4 attorney represerting a number of property owners. () The manager reported the Leakfinder Company has notified the Village that monthly payments would be increased from $236.32 per month to $315.07 per month beginning in August, 1965, as provided by the contract,!due to an additional 900 consumers. L President Finney reported he had received letters from Representa- tives Berry, Connolly and Klein in response to his letters opposing House Bill 1358• Invitations were recevied to the Highwood Festival Day on August 3, 1965 and Libertyville Frontier Days, July 8 - 11, 1965. A meeting of Boards of Police and Fire Commissioners will be held in Zion on June 26, 1965. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Forrest, seconded by Trustee Raff, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :20 p.m. ATTESTL n Village Clerk APPROVED: V President 2`2 7