08/16/1965257
August 16, 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, August 16, 1965 at 8 :05 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
Absent: James M. Wetzel
and that a.quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Byron Matthews, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Commend Police Officers Acting Chief George Hall and Officers
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William
Butler and Allen Cramer were
present at.the invitation of the Board in
order that -they might be commended
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publicly for their courageous performance
of duty in the burglary case of
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August 5th. President Finney expressed the
appreciation of the community
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and the Board for the excellent work done
by the Deerfield police and for
the assitance given by other Departments.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded
by Trustee Forrest, that minutes
of the regular meeting held August 2, 1965
be approved as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Bills - Payroll The following bills and payroll for the
month of
July were presented for consideration:
Payroll
$30,015.84
C.B. Construction Co.
2,472.29
Baxter and Woodman
108,71
A. T. Wigert Construction Co.
6,588.35
Eric Bolander Construction Co.
880.98
Deerfield Review
14.40
C.B. Construction Co.
1,602.15
Petty Cash
22.13
Fred G. Breitling
224.70
Carolyn A. Jones
224.70
Evanston Dodge Inc.
.2,165-08
Secretary of State
11.00
Thomas Rogge
80.00
Automotive Laboratories
54.90
Accident Analysis
8.95
Robert J. Allee
13.52
Village of Deerfield
11.48
Badger Meter Co.
1,011.84
Peter Baker t Son
514.65
Ball Pen Co.
15.35
Baxter t Woodman
145.80
Board of Supervisors
25.00
Bowman Products
45.52
James Bulger
B.A.T. Inc.
23.11
156.97
Burris Implement Co.
218.60
Peter Carlson
32.10
Central Scientific
25.00
John L. Courter
25.00
H. K. Creed
25.00
Commonwealth Edison i
1,899.55
George Davis
1,425.00
DeerfieldAnimal Hospital
56.50
Deerfield Disposal
3.50
Deerfield Hardware
8.20
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Deerfield Oil
$ 11:44
Deerfield Paint
;70;74
Deerfield Review
92 :64
Deerfield State Bank
315 :07
Deerfield Stationers
2 :06
Del Chemical Corp.
101:98
E t H Utility Sales
367 :63
Ralph E1son, M.D.
10 :00
Etheridge's Inc.
9 :61
Thia Everhardt
25.00
Ford Pharmac y
4.69
Carl C. Freiman
3.50
Frisch Contracting
195.00
Gilmore International
33.32
Lou Rae Harvey
9.94
Hautau L Otto i
120.10
Herky's Trucking
717.75
Highland Automotive
19.73
City of Highland Park
28,861.52
Highland Park Fuel
1,283.63
Highland Park Hospital
30.00
Homelite
275.55
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
299.73
Illinois Municipal League
335:00
International Harvester Co.
425.00
International Electric Supply
102.90
Irv's Fire Extinguisher
7.50
James B, Irwin
25.00
Joboul Publishing Co.
24.00
Joseph Lumber
6.57
Kale Uniforms
71.10
William Kimball
16.42
Village of Deerfield
8.58
Lake Cook Shell Service
2.40
Lefebure Co.
118.98
Maste.rbilt Fence Co.
195.00
Thomas A. Matthews
360.00
Menoni L Mocogni
546.79
Milton Merner
18.90
E. A.. Meyer Construction
1,368.00
Motor Parts L Machine
122.48
National Tea Co.
18.00
National Chemsearch
60.62
O'Brien Manufacturing Corp.
114.83
J. 0. O'Donnell
40.00
Pavlik Bros.
4.59
David J. Petersen
8.25
Charles E. Piper
222.93
Recordak
56.81
Recorder of Deeds
4.50
Reliance Evev. Manufacturing Co.
90.00
J. A.. Renaldi t Co.
51.07
Charles Rogers
391.58
Donald R. Schweitzer
90.00
R. P. Seaman
90.00
Shore Line Blue Print
1.25
Sinclair Mineral &l Chemical
734.55
Singer Printing t Publishing
61.00
William I. Staton
25.00
Suburban Building Officials Conference
10.00.
Mrs. Robert Sudrick
25.00
Sunray DX Oil Co.
139.38
Tim T i nPa 1 1
25.00
Tri -Test Munitions
125.00
Verako Products, Inc.
8,49.
Village of Deerfield
20.00
Village of Deerfield
25.00
Village of Deerfield
25:00
Village Hardware
34.10
Visi -Flash Rentals
1.50
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Waukegan Blue Print $ 4.50
Westminister Office Machine 76.50
Harold H. Winer 430,00
Wolf. t Co. 1,783.34
Thor Wy.slotsky 25.00
Robert E. Bowen 3.24
Village of Deerfield 15.06
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the payroll for
the month of July 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) '
Re: Story Definition Discussion was had on a proposed defini.tion
of 111/2 Story" prepared by the Village
attorney as an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. it was tho consensus of
the Board that further clarification was needed. The attorney will discuss
the matter with the Plan Commission.
Ordinance - Mun. Code Amend.
Cab -Bus Stands (Sec. 20.5
(0-65-34)
to re- locate a cab and bus st,
extending west 60 feet from a
of the Waukegan and Deerfield
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee
Forrest, that an ordinance be adopted
amending Section Chapter 20, Section 20.507
of the Municipal Code of Deerfield of 1963
and on the north side of 17eerfiield Road
point 128 feet west of the northwest intersection
Road curb lines. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indic ating his approval thereof'.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment
B -1 Side Yard Requirements
(0-65-35)
District to provide that if
yard of five feet shall be
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Raff that an ordinance be adopted amending
the tide yard requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance for the B -1 Neighborhood Business
a building is not built to the lot line, a side
maintained. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance - Zoning Amendment
B -2 Front t Side Yard
Requirements (0- 65 -36)
foot front yard setback, side
fin side and rear yards, a min
minimum width at the building
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee
Raff, that the ordinance be adopted amending
the B-2 Central Business District regulations
of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a five
yard requirements and regulations for parking
imum lot size of 10,000 square feet, with a
line of 75 feet. Adopted by the following.vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (51
Nays: None (0)
Re: Caruso Sidewalks Mr. Charles Caruso, 1100 Montgomery, stated
he had been notified by letter that his
carriage walk would be removed and a five foot sidewalk constructed on his
property at Village expense. He said his lot and the entire Sherman Sub-
division, except for the several lots to the north of his property, had
been improved with carriage walks about seven years ago, in conformance
with Village specifications. He stated his lot is now landscaped, and a
sidewalk in the proposed location would inter #ere with plantings, detract
from the appearance of his property and tend to depreciate its value. The
reasons for the Board's decision were given by President Finney. Following
discussion of alternate solutions, the Building Commissioner was requested
to meet with Mr. Caruso to look over what could be done to preserve plantings
and esthetic values, and report to the Board at its next meeting.
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Re: Hovland Fees Trustee Schleicher asked the Village
attorney to submit a statement for
attorney's fees to date on the Hovland
special assessment project. Trustee Raff asked that a statement of
engineering fees also be obtained for the next discussion meeting.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by
Parking Sec. 20.511 Trustee Forrest, that an ordinance be
(0-65-37 adopted amending Section 20.511 of
the Municipal Code to prohibit
parking for more than two hours on Waukegan Road from Osterman Avenue
and a point 405 feet north thereof, between 8 A.M. and 6 P.M. of any
day except Sundays and holidays. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President si,gned:the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Pres. Signs Ordinance 0 -65-23
Condemnation of Droege Property
ceedi ngs for the acquisition of
Road, the said ordinance having
19, 1965 meeting.
The President approved and signed
Ordinance No. 0- 65 -23, authorizing
the i nsti tuti-.on �6f condemnation pro -
the Broege property at 802 Deerfield
been passed by the Board at the July
Seek 30 ft.
5t. Dedication
A lengthy discussion was had on the
Vetter Property
recommendation of the
Plan Commission
that the ,rear :3A feet
of the Vetter
property at
the southwest corner
of Waukegan Road and Hazel Avenue be
acquired for street purposes.
Trustee Schleicher then
moved, seconded
by Trustee
Smith, that the Board
seek the dedication of
30 feet from
the Vetter
Estate. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Forrest, Schleicher, Smith, Finney (4)
Nays: Craig, Raff (2)
Refer Vetter Variation In connection with the recommendation
Back to BZA of the Board of Zoning Appeals that a
variation be grnated for the Vetter
property to permit 2,000 sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling unit, and
the request of the Board for a 30 ft. dedication, Mr. Richard Ross,
attorney for the Vetter Estate, stated that he was of the opinion his
client would be willing to dedicate('30 ft. for street purposes if an
8 unit building can be constructed on the remainder of the lot and still
meet requirements for yards and parking, and the Board would grant a
variation for 8 units. Discussion was had on the matter and.decision
was made that a letter be sent to the Board of Zoning Appeals requesting
reconsideration of the Vetter petition for variation in light of the
Board's decision to seek the street dedication, :and asking that the
report be submitted for the September 7th Board meeting. Mr. Ross wil y be notified of the date of the Zoning Board meeting in order that he
may attend.
Refer Journal Ct. Plan Discussion was had on the extension of
to Plan Commission Journal Court to serve all R -7 zoned
property lying between Hazel Avenue
and the Town Hall, as shown on the Master Parking Plan, and thereby
affording access to parking areas and Deerfield Road. It was pointed
out that street right -of -way must be acquired by dedication or purchase
from the owners of four properties north of the Town Hall if the pro-
posed street is to be constructed. President Finney directed the manager
to write to the Plan Commission requesting a review of the parking and
street plan for this area.
The meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.m. and re- convened at 10 :00 p.m.
Report - Downspouts The manager reported that 200 homes had
been tested in the past 3 days, and
39 had been found to be contributing storm water from downspouts to the
sanitary sewer system. The program of testing and disconnection is
continuing.
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Receipt was acknowledged of the Audit of Motor Fuel Tax Funds
for the year 1964.
Annual Audit The annual audit of Village funds was
received from Wolf and Company. Trustee
Smith suggested that the auditor be requested to attend the next meeting
on Tuesday, September 7, 1965, the day after Labor Day. Trustee Schleicher
asked that the Village Treasurer also be present to discuss the financial
report and further consolidation of the report to cut down on publication
costs while still meeting State requirements.
Renew North Shore Summer Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee
Project Sign Permit Raff, that the permit for the temporary sign
for the North Shore Summer Project be
renewed for a period of 30 days from August 7, 1965, as requested by the
group.
Motion carried unanimously.
Petition for Traffic A petition was received from residents of
Control - Greenwood Ave. Greenwood Avenue requesting the Police
Department to take steps to enforce traffic
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laws on Greenwood Avenue with particular reference to speeding. Mr.
Harold Gamso pointed out Greenwood Avenue is one of the few streets
extending from Waukegan Road to Wilmot Road, and that the closing of
the Telegraph Road railroad crossing has increased the already heavy
traffic using the street. There are no sidewalks and residents are
fearful for the.safety of children using the street to get to the swimming
pool in the summer and to school during the school year. He suggested that
additional speed limit signs be posted as well as warning and school
signs.
Trustee Craig stated he was aware of the speeding on Greenwood
Avenue, but hopefully some of the problems were temporary.. The Hazel
Avenue bridge to be constructed within the next year will open up
Hazel Avenue for swimming pool traffic, and the planned Greenwood paving
and sidewalk project will give protection to school children.
Mrs. G. F. Clampitt asked that shrubbery at Crbbtree Lane and
Greenwood Avenue be cut back to afford greater visibility for drivers
and children. She stated Crabtree is used by many children going to
school and the park, and that persons who are not familiar with the area
would not be aware of a street at that location.
Decision was made that the question of additional signs be referred
to the Safety Council, and the Police Department be directed to undertake
a program of patrolling and the use of radar to enforce speed laws on
Greenwood Avenue. Trustee Forrest asked that a report be submitted by
the. Po;l i.ce Department at the next meeting.
Resolution - H.P.Sewer Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee
Contract (R- 65 -20) Schleicher, that a resolution be adopted
approving the contract with the City of
Highland Park for sewer services rendered by the Village for Briargate
Villas Subdivision in Highland Park, and authorizing execution of said
contract. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
The manager reported the contract had been signed by Highland Park
officials, and the collection of past due accounts would be handled as
an administrative matter.
Reports - Communications The.manager reported the Texaco Company would
be billed for overtime for sewage treatment
plant employees which resulted from gasolbne being flushed into the sewers
by the Fire Department when a Texaco truck permitted a tank to overflow
into the street. He stated the company had agreed to pay the bill.
A request for payment of $5,696.18 was received from Kennedy
Construction Company for the Greenwood Interceptor Storm SEwer, Special
Assessment No. 101. This is the final amount due, the work has been
checked out by the Building Commissioner, and a bond will be posted for
the one year maintenance period. The attorney was instructed-to prepare
a voucher for Board approval.
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Approve Payment $3349 Trustee Craig moved,seconded by Trustee
Wigert Const. Raff', that payment of $3,349 be approved
to Wigert Construction Company for
work completed at the sewage treatment plant, as recommended by Bexter
and Woodman, engineers. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
The Village attorney reported the Court had found the Village's
ordinance on building contractor licenses invalid, and if the Board
wished to appeal, a;inotice of appeal must be filed within'30 days. The
Court ordered the refund of the $25.00 license fee to Arnold Pedersen,
the complainant.
Approve Payouts- Colony
Point Escrow
division escrow account
1 and 2; $3,203.50 for
paving. Adopted by the
Trustee
Trustee
payouts
as follows: $5,61
sidewalks in Units
following vote:
Schleicher moved, seconded by
Smith, that the Board approve
from the Colony Pornt'Sub-
37.75 for sidewalks in Units
3 and 4; and $21,082.54 for
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: None (0)
Reports - Communications The manager reported a complaint had
been received about odors from the
sewage treatment plant. He stated deodorants were being used but nothing
more could be done at this time to eliminate the problem. He stated a
report was received from the Lake County Heal-th;- ,Department stating the
effluent was satisfactory, but the bacterial results were high. No
recommendations were made on the bacterial tests inasmuch as chlorination
equipment is being installed. Sludge beds are the major source of odors,
the manager stated, and the problem will continue unless sludge is
hauled to another location.
A report was received from the Safety Council recommending that
parking be prohibited on the east side of Waukegan Road south from Orchard
Street to the second parking space. An ordinance-will be prepared.
President Finney stated he had received an inquiry about sidewalks
in the vicinity of the Alan Shepard School. Trustee Raff pointed out
there are no sidewalks on Grove Avenue from Osterman to Brookside and
children must walk in the street. He Guggested that sidewalks be con-
structed and no parking be permitted on Osterman in this vicinity;
however, he felt the Safety Council should be consulted. He proposed
the Board give consideration to the advisability of establishing a policy
on sidewalks, and the matter be discussed at a workshop meeting. Mr.
Bowen stated the PTAs had been requested to submit recommendations on
the need for sidewalks in locations near schools, and most areas14sted
had been improved with sidewalks as recommended.
A letter was received from Mrs. Hi•tton Wolf, Evergreen Court,
thanking Public Works employees for removing diseased wood from her
property after a poor job had been done by a private contractor.
A letter of resignation from the Manpower Commission was received
from Mr. John Austin, who is moving from the Village.
The letter was read sent by the manager to Mr. Stanley Farwell,
Secretary of the North Suburban Refuse Council, discontinuing the Village's
membership in the Council.
President Finney reported Mr. Donald Fry of the Foundation for
Freedom of Democracy in Community Life had asked to meet for a tour of
the Village on Sunday, September 12, 1965 at 2 :00 p.m. Trustee Schleicher
proposed that the Chairman of the WUman Relations Committee be invited to
be present. Trustee Raff suggested more information be sought about the
organization, and the manager was requested to check with other communities
that have met with the group.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconded
by Trustee Craig, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :30 p.m.
,,Attest;
APPROVED:
Clerk President '