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A letter was received from Mrs. Mrzek complaining about the traffic
problem at Kipling School. She also sent a letter to the Safety Council.
The building Commissioner stated that•he, Chief Petersen and the School
Superintendent were meotting the next morning to discuss the problem.
The building commissioner reported sidewalks on,:Alden Court and
Clay Coutt had been completed.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Craig, seconded
by Trustee Forrest, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :05.p.m.
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Village Clerk
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APPROVED:
Presi'dent
December 20, 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, December 20, 1965 at 8 :20 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. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes of
the regular meeting held December 6, 1965 be approved as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Bills- Payroll
The payroll for the month of November, 1965
and the following bills were presented for
consideration:
November payroll
$ 28,379.70
Padden t Co., Inc.
1,359.50
Northern Bank Note Co.
126.01
Elizabeth •Siever
772.13
Deerfield -Park District
80.00
Petty Cash
45.48
Northbrook-Lumber
91.19
Paul Powe1•l, Secretary of
State 2.00
L. t L. Luckner
10.00
Leona Names
10.00
Robert E. Bowen
92.00
American National Bank
34,171.50 .
Postmaster.
100.00 -
John P. Heyne
10.00
John P. Heyne
10.00
Carolyn A. Jones
224.70
Fred G. Breitling
224.70
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Northern Trust Co.
Thomas G. Rogge
Able Fire t Safety
Acid Products Co., Inc.
Aldridge Electric, Inc.
James Allison
Atlas Uniform Co.
Peter Baker t Son Co.
Baxter S. Woodman
Beckman Instruments
Beco Business Equipment
Board of Supervisors
Robert E. Bowen
Bowman Products Div.
Thomas R. Brown Jr.
Village of Deerfield
B.A.T. Inc.
Burris Implement Co.
Cargill, Inc.
Central Scientific Co.
Robert D. Charles
F. D. Clavey Nurseries
James B, Clow t Sons
Commons Paint t Glass
Commonwealth Edison
Dahl's Auto Reconstruction
W. S. Darley & Co.
Village of Deerfield
Deerfield Animal Hospital
Deerfield Commons Service
Deerfield Disposal Service
Deerfield Electric Co., Inc.
Deerfield Paint & Glass
Deerfield Review
Deerfield Stationers
Deerfield State Bank
Del Chemical Corporation
�• Engineering News Record
Fairbanks Morse Co.
Ford Pharmacy
Franken Bros.
Carl C. Freiman
E. Raymond Frost
R. J.Gilmore Inc.
Gilmore International
L. Gulbrandsen
Hach Chemical Co.
George Hall
Herky's Trucking
Hettinger Tire i Supply
Highland Automotive
Highland Bump Shop
City of Highland Park
L. Hollister Inc.
Illinois Bell Telephone
Interstate Electric
I rv's Fire Extinguisher
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International Institute of Mun. Clerks
Jacobs Welding t Boiler
Chief H. Jenkins
Phil Johnson Inc.
Joseph Lumber Co.
Edw. Kohler Mfg. Co.
Lake -Cook Shell Service
Lakeland Redigas, Inc.
Lien Chemical Co.
Machinery L Welder
Management ,Information Service
H. L. Mapps
Milton Merner
Menoni & Mocogni, Inc.
Mine Safety Appliances
Minnesota Mining g Mfg.
Motor Parts & Machine
11,391.40
36.90
54.50
600.00
212.19
40.00
21.87
760.60
166.62
4.52
85.13
720.12
10.87
34.60
15.10
9.90
214.95
26.72
1,171.15
25.48
2.25
1,470.00
50.12
1.24
1,817.67
16.30
22.05
9.30
15.50
1.50
3.50
150.16
43.25
7.20
32.53
315.07
71.51
6.00
94.00
7.50
135.00
4:50
2.71
8.00
76.28
1,821.13
10.99
2.25
436.05
117.50
18.72
49.29
14,065.61
3.50
.376,48
214.54
3.50
10.00
593.00
.5-00
3.15
4.10
5.75
3.00
42.00
49.35
900.00
75.00
25.00
18.00
808.67
115.25
113.00
56.26
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Trusteec•Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the payroll for
November, be approved, and the bills as listed above be approved for payment.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Re: Definition 2 Story The President reported that it was the Plan
Commission's intention to wait until a
Planning Consultant has been employed b6fore submitting a recommendation
on the definition for one -half story. He suggested the matter be dropped
from the agenda until the report is received. .
Re: S/A 101 -1158 Holly et al The Village attorney reported he had asked
the engineer and the former Village attorney
for information +h..:�connecti on with the spread of the Greenwood interceptor
storm sewer, special assessment•No. 101, against 1158 Holly Lane and certain
other properties, but had received no answer as yet.
Accept Underground Improvements In connection with the request for acceptance
Lake Eleanor Subdivision of storm,and•sani,tary sewers and water mains
in the Lake Eleanor Subdivision, the Village
attorney reported he had looked into the law suit filed against the developer
and the Village by a contractor; however, the suit had been filed by the
contractor who had started the installation of underground improvements, and
therefore, there was no basis for negotiations to drop the Village from the
suit.
The bui4ding commissioner recommended acceptance of the improvements
sibject to the withholding of a $400 chock to cover the construction of
headwalls and the painting of hydrants, and the filing of a maintenance bond
in the amount of $10,285.17.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the underground
improvements in Lake Eleanor Subdivision be accepted, subject to the retention
Mutual Service
$ 802.60
Tom Murray Co.
24.75
Northeastern Illinois Planning
20.00
Nassau Dist. Inc.
144.55
National Tea Co.
17.92
O'Brien Mfg. Co.
66.48
Ann S. Olesak
8.05
Olson Printing Co.
25.00
Pac -Kit Safety Equipment
20.54
Panama - Beaver, Inc.
208.35
Pedersen & Houpt
2,252.00
David J. Petersen
18.25
-Petty Cash
167.37
Postmaster
100.00
Recorder of Deeds
36.00
S. A. Rizzo
20.00
Rural i Urban Roads
10.00
Sanfax Corp.
178.80
Casper Santi
23.39
Sargent- Sowell, Inc,
12.47
Savage Gas Heating
64.55
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Alan H. Schultz
25.00
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Scranton Publishing Co.
7.50
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Segert Builders
90.00
Sinclair Mineral & Chemical
686.34
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Speed -O -Print Corp.
17.00
Standard Register
565.39
Sunray DX Oil Co.
144.89
Swift & Co.
76.00
Transo Envelope Co.
130.90
Village Hardware, Inc.
47.75
Walgreen Drug Stores
:8.92
Water Pollution Cont. Assn.
14.00
Waukegan News
48.36
Village of Deerfield
6.60
George Weigand
18.40
Harold H. Winer
385.00
Trusteec•Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the payroll for
November, be approved, and the bills as listed above be approved for payment.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Re: Definition 2 Story The President reported that it was the Plan
Commission's intention to wait until a
Planning Consultant has been employed b6fore submitting a recommendation
on the definition for one -half story. He suggested the matter be dropped
from the agenda until the report is received. .
Re: S/A 101 -1158 Holly et al The Village attorney reported he had asked
the engineer and the former Village attorney
for information +h..:�connecti on with the spread of the Greenwood interceptor
storm sewer, special assessment•No. 101, against 1158 Holly Lane and certain
other properties, but had received no answer as yet.
Accept Underground Improvements In connection with the request for acceptance
Lake Eleanor Subdivision of storm,and•sani,tary sewers and water mains
in the Lake Eleanor Subdivision, the Village
attorney reported he had looked into the law suit filed against the developer
and the Village by a contractor; however, the suit had been filed by the
contractor who had started the installation of underground improvements, and
therefore, there was no basis for negotiations to drop the Village from the
suit.
The bui4ding commissioner recommended acceptance of the improvements
sibject to the withholding of a $400 chock to cover the construction of
headwalls and the painting of hydrants, and the filing of a maintenance bond
in the amount of $10,285.17.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the underground
improvements in Lake Eleanor Subdivision be accepted, subject to the retention
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of the $400 check and the filing of a one year maintenance bond, as
recommended by the building commissioner. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith,.Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Report - 1965 United Fund Mr. Raymond Lyon, Chairman of the
United Fund, reported the drive had
been very successful. A budget of $50,715 had been set, and it was
estimated that $53,419 would be collected, thi.s being the first time
in ten years that the goal had been reached or exceeded. He stated
all participating agencies had been paid '50% of the amount budgeted
and the remainder would be paid after the January annual. meeting. He
thanked the Board and the residents who had supported the United Fund
drive and brought it to a successful conclusion. President Finney
thanked Mr. Lyon for an excellent report.
In answer to Trustee Raff's inquiry, Mr. Lyon stated that the
question of the Deerfield United Fund's participation in the Metropolitan
United Fund would be taken up at the January.meeting, but he, personally,
felt there were some disadvantages in becoming associated with the
Metropolitan group.
BZA Report - Quinlan &. Tyson Sign The report of the Board of Zoning
Referred Back to BZA Appeals recommended denial of the
petition .of Quinlan and Tyson for a
variation to permit.the erection of a sign with illumination projecting
24 inches from the face of the building at 738 Deerfield Road.
Mr. Clarold Britton, attorney, Mrs. Ardis Peet and Mr. William
Jennings of Qui:nlan,; and Tyson presented pictures, plats and testimony
to justify the granting of a variation on the basis of hardship. Mr.
Britton pointed out.that many signs along Waukegan and Deerfield Road
were in violation of Village ordinances. Trustee Craig stated there
were two parts to the problem, the three inch projection of the sign
and the 24 inch light projection. Mr. Jennings stated they had considered
several designs for.signs and felt the proposed sign was the most attractive
and in keeping with the area.
Discussion was had, and Trustee Wetzel suggested that the matter
be sent back to the Board of Zoning Appeals for re- consideration, if
the petitioner requested. The petitioner then requested such referral.
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the matter be
sent back to the Board of Zoning Appeals, as requested by the petitionnr.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Sm:i-.th'j,Wetzel (5)
Nays: Schleicher (1)
Picchetti Proposed Sub. Mr. Picchetti presented the plat of
to BZA a proposed subdivision of six lots
at Wilmot Road and Berkley Court.
Two lots met all requirements of the R -1 District, four lots were under-
sized. He stated the proposed subdivision would not change the character
of the neighborhood and the Plan Commission had recommended a variation.
It was pointed out Out a public hearing must be held by the Board of
Zoning Appeals on a request for a variation from the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Picchetti stated he would file a petition for a
variation with the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Authorize Sewer & Water The attorney for Mr. Seymour Nordenberg
Permits - Hirsch Fixture Co. requested the issuance of permits for
sewer and water connections to serve
the 2.72 acre tract south of County Line Road on which a plant for the
Hirsch Fixture Company will be constructed. As a condition for the
issuance of the permits, he said lie had signed, on behalf of the owners,
a letter agreeing to comply with all building and zoning ordinances of
the Village; to file an annexation petition upon execution of a pre -
annexation agreement for M- Manufacturing zoning for the property following
a public hearing before the Plan Commission.and corporate authorities;
to authorize the Village attorney to represent the owners in the annexa-
tion hearing in Court; and providing that if, through no fault of the
owners, the annexation is not consummated, sewer and water services will
continue to be supplied by the Village.
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A lengthy discussion ensued. The matter of sewer and water rates
to be charged prior to annexation was left to the discretion of the Board.
Trustee Schleicher pointed out that a matter.of policy must be :decided.
He stated that present operations, except North Shore Gas, conformed to
0 t R requirements and annexation of the subject property as an M district
would'set a precedent for M zoning for the entire area and preclude any
possible future 0 t R development. President Finney stated he had reviewed
the matter and Soil Testing and the other tracts would be annexed only
of the M classification was established,,in accordance with prev ious agreements.`
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the Board
authorize the issuance of sewer and water permits for the Hirsch Fixture
Company plant on the basis of agreements presented in the letter dated'
December 20, 1965. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
Pass: Schleicher (1)
The meeting was recessed at 9:55 p.m. and re- convened at 10 :05 p.m.,
all members present.
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Accept
Cedar St. Bridge
Temporary and permanent easements granted
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Easements - Recordation
for the construction of the Cedar Street
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bridge were presented. Trustee Schleicher
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moved,
seconded by Trustee Raff, that the Board accept the easements and
authorize
recordation
of the permanent easements. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Craig, Forrest,
Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays:
None (0)
The manager stated the three permanent easements were for footing and
wall extensions and the fourth footing easement had been resolved by re-
designing the bridge, which will add approximately $1,300 to the cost.
Report -Tax Exemptd.on of A letter from Mr. Kenneth Shorts was
Village Property received, who reported three parcels of
land owned by the Village had been allowed
tax exemption by the Board of Review. The Village attorney reported the
petition for tax exemptmon had not been acted upon prior to the time the
.taxes became due, and he had filed objections to the sale of taxes with
affidavits giving the time of acquisition by the Village. He added that
two parcels had been purchased subject to back taxes and he had taken up
this matter with the State's attorney in an attempt to eliminate payment.
He is checking on other properties owned by the Village to make sure all
property is tax exempt.
Approve Contract -Gas Street The contract with North Shore Gas Company
Light Maintenance & Fuel for. maintenance and fuel costs for 18
gas street lights was presented. The manager
estimated the cost per light per year was $10 higher than for electric lights,
as well.as higher costs for replacement of broken glass. Trustee Schleicher
suggested the manager check with the insurance agent whether such breakage
is covered by insurance carried by the Village:
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that execution
of the contract -be authorized by the President and Clerk. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Ordinance Change A letter was received from the Village's
Bonding Companies insurance advisor recommending a Ust of
insurance companies approved for the
issuance of subdivision bonds, or suggesting at an alternative that the Board
approve companies with an A plus policyholder rating and an AAA financial
rating as qualified by Best's Insurance Reports.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the Village
attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance amending the Subdivision
Ordinance to approve companies qual.fied by Best's Insurance Reports for
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subdivision and maintenance bonds.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Cab License The Chief of Police recommended
Central Cab Co. approval of the application of Mr.
Steve Jeni si o, dba Central Cab Co.,
Highland Park, for a taxicab license, subject to a favorable FBI report.
Trustee Schleicher suggested the Chief conduct annual safety inspections
of all licensed cabs. The Village attorney said he would send the Chief
a copy of an ordinance pertaining to the licensing and inspection of
cabs. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the
Board approve the issuance of taxicab licenses to the Central Cab Company,
subject to a favorable FBI report. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Scatterwood Sub. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by
Gas Lights Trustee Smith, that the Scatterwood
Subdivision gas street lights be
accepted by the Village, subject to a one year's maintenance bond, as
recommended by the Building Commissioner. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Agreement
RR Sewer Crossing
with the Chicago,Milwaukee, St. Paul
installation of a sanitary sewer to
under and across railroad property.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Schleicher, thit the Board approve and
authorize execution of an agreement
i Pacific Railroad to permit the
serve the North Trail Subdivision
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Improvements Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Scatterwood Units 4,5,6 Forrest, that the Board accept surface
and underground improvements in Units
4, 5 and 6, Scatterwood Subdivision, as recommended by the Building Depart-
ment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Communications - Reports A letter was received from the Mayor
of Deerfield's Sister City, Ludinghausen,
Germany, extending Christmas greetings and wishes for a prosperous New
Year.to the residents of Deerfield.
An invitation was received to join the International Union of Local
Authorities. Dues are $25 to $400, depending on population.
The manager reported Police Officer Jules Houghtaiing had resigned,
effective January 1, 1966.
President Finney reported he had received a letter from Mr. Joseph
Peyronnin, submitting his resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
In a brief discussion of the financial position of the Village at
the half year, Trustee Smith reported the Village was in a favorable
condition. He noted that there is currently $208,000 available for an
additional water reservoir, and anticipated $230,00 at the end of the year.
He suggested that preliminary figures be obtained on the cost of elevated
and ground water storage reservoirs. The manager stated the Park Board
had agreed to construction of the reservoir in Pear Tree Park. The
manager was directed to get costs on preliminary studies, and to investigate
the possibility of getting a Federal grant for a part of the cost.
President Finney reported he and three Trustees had met with the
Plan Commission and Mr. Blietz and his attorney to discuss the proposed
Blietz subdivision and the Village's requirements for easements, dedications,
drainage, escrow for bridge construction and the pedestrian bridge.
Points of agreement and disagreement were discussed. It was the
consensus of the Board that no further negotiations be undertaken, since
there is no proposal before the Board. Mr. Blietz is fully aware of the
Village's requirements and he can submit a proposal at any time. The
attorney will advise Mr. Blietz'z attorney that negotiations have been
carried on as far as possible.
President Finney reported the Board had met informally with the
Village attorney to discuss proposed Hovland improvements. A lengthy
discussion was had. Trustee Schleicher stated that there was a general
indication there ought to be some rezoning if the assessment is to be
acceptable to the property owners. Trustee Forrest suggested costs be
obtained for the installation of sewer and water mains, and surface improve-
ments be constructed at a later date. Elimination of house connections
was proposed as a means of bringing down costs. The manager was requested
to get estimated costs on the various types of improvements. It was
tentatively agreed that a meeting with residents be scheduled for January 10,
1966 at 8 p.m. in the Village Hall to discuss scope of improvements and
costs.
M A letter was received from Mrs. Willard Loarie asking that all
In meetings of the Board, including committee meetings, be open to the press
�+ and the public, in accordance with the State Statute pertaining to open
W meetings. Various opinions were expressed by Board members , several members
stating that discussion was 6ften more fruitful in private meetings. The
U editor of the Deerfield Review suggested that the press be permitted to
attend committee meetings on an off - the - record basis, for background informa-
tion. The matter was thoroughly discussed, but no policy established.
The inquiry from C.A.T.V. regarding a franchise will be placed on
the agenda for the next informal meeting.
Trustee Forrest reported the Brickyard Committee had held its first
meeting and reviewed past records. He asked the manager to arrange a meeting
with the Metropolitan Sanitary District to discuss the use of the property
as a flood control reservoir as they had heretofore proposed. President
Finney suggested, and the Board approved, that he ask Mr. William Hoyerman
to find out from the owner whether the property is available and what is
the price.
There being no further business, on motion by.Trustee Wetzel,
seconded by Trustee Raff, the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
President
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