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The manager poihted out that Village employees had worked all
night on snow removal, and streets were plowed two and three times in order
to keep them open for traffic. He added that he felt excellent service had
been given.
Mrs. Christoph suggdsted that a comparison be made of'miles of street$,
number of employees and number of pieces of equipment available in 1961 when
they moved to the Village and today.
Trustee Craig stated he felt Village employees had done an excellent
job and the condition complained of by the Christophs had happened to many
driveways; but was unavoidable in snow plowing. Mrs. Christophasked that
cul -de -sacs be plowed whenever streets are plowed.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Wetzel, seconded
by Trustee Forrest, the meeting was adjourned at 12 :20 a.m.
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February 7, 1966
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
Chamber of the Village Hall on Monday, February 7, 1966 at 8:25 p.m. The
clerk called the roll and t'eported 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.
Moved by Trustee Forrest, seconded by Trustee Wetzel,t`that minutes
of the regular meeting held January 17, 1966 be approved as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
North Trail Sub. The manager stated no information had been
rece+ved from the Village of Bannockburn
regarding the granting of an easement on North Avenuefor the installation of
the sanitary sewer main to serve the North Trail Subdivision.
The Village clerk asked for direction in the recording of the Ordinance
vacating a portion of North Avenue, passed November 15, 1965• She stated she
had not recorded the ordinance since it had been passed in connection with
the approval of the final plat of the North Trail Subdivision. Requirements
for the recordation of the plat have not been met, and approval would be
null and void after three months, on February 15, 1966. The clerk was
directed to withhold recordation of the vacation ordinance until the plat is
recorded. 'the buildigg commissioner was asked to notify the developer that
approval of the plat would expire February 15th.
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Authorize Appraisal
Anthony Frontage -1680 Deerfield
construction of a sidewalk, and
Village would be required to co
an appraisal to be made for the
sidewalk construction.
The clerk reported that Mrs. George
Anthony, 1680 Deerfield Road, was
unwilling to dedicate frontage for the
that, on the advice of her attorney, the
ndemn the property needed. The Board authorized
17 ft. of frontage that is necessary for the
Discussion - Proposed Discussion was glad on the proposed taxi -
Taxicab Ordinance cab ordinance. Trustee Raff expressed
approval of a policy to require a public
hearing on the issuance of a taxicab licenses to new applicants. It was
the consensus of the Board that zone rate schedules be required in place of
taximeters.
The requirement for radio dispatching was discussed, and it was the
opinion of the Board that this requirement could be taken up at the public
hearing on the application and waived if the applicant is unable to obth1n a
radio license through,no fault of his own. The rates for multiple riders
was brought up by Trustee Craig. Decision was made that'the zone rates of
Highland Park and Highwood'bb. checked for the purpose of attempting to
establish the same.rates for the three communities. A meeting with the
licensees was suggested to work out details.
The meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:18 p.m.,
all members present.
Request for Contribution Mr. Mack Shields of the Deerfield Family
Deerfield Family Day Day committee, requested a contribution
for the Deerfield Family Day activities
on July 4th. He stated the City of Highland Park pays for the fireworks
for their July 4th celebration, and proposed that the Board consider making
the same contribution. The cost of this year's fireworks display is $1,000:
He cited the successful response of Village residents to tl�e activities of
Deerfield Family Day in previous years, and stated that plans for this year's
celebration had been expanded to offer a more comprehensive program.
Trustee Wetzel raised a question of Village liability if the fire-
works were provided by the Village, and suggested that if a contribution is
made by the Village, it be used for general purposes. He was assured by
Mr. Shields that comprehensive coverage was carried by the organization.
President Finney stated the request for a contribution would be given careful
consideration by the Board.
Refer Blietz Sub. School A lengthy discussion was had with Messrs.
Access to Plan Commission Frankel, School Di Wi.ct 108, Irvin Blietz
and Paul Behanna, attorney for Mr. Blietz,
regarding access to the Red Oak School from the proposed Blietz Subdivision.
Mr. Behanna urged action Oy the Board to resolve the matter since the developer
is anxious to start work.
The question of access at Bent Creek Road instead of Burr Oak Road
was discussed. Trustee Wetzel stated the Deerfield Plan Commission had
stressed the importance of extension of Burr Oaks Road. It was pointed
out that Mr. Blietz had already designated Lots A and B for street extensions
to the east. Mr. Blietz agreed to the dedication of Stratford and Bent Creek
Roads for access to the school site, but he was not willing to dedicate Burr
Oaks also. It was stated that the City of Highland Park controls the future
extension of Burr Oaks Road, which,is now blocked in Highland Park.
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the Burr Oaks
Road extension be dropped, substituting therefor a 60 ft. dedication for
Bent Creek Road, plus the dedication for•Stratford Road. The motion failed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Forrest, Smith (2)
Nays: Craig, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4)
Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Blietz
Subdivision be referred back to the Plan Commission for the purpose of asking
if, in their judgment, it was good planning to give up the Burr Oaks extension
in favor of Bent Creek and'Stratford Roads. After discussion of previous
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agreeements regarding easements, access to the school, $20,000 for bridge
construction and drainage of school property, the motion and second were
withdrawn.
Trustee Wetzel then moved, seoonded by Trustee Raff, that the plat be
referred to the Plain Commission for study and recommendation. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Mr. Behanna asked that the preliminary plat for the subdivision of 9
acres be submitted to the Plan Commission.
lst Presentation - Ordinance
Sec. No. Correction - Electric
Commission
Resolution - Participation
in Police Training Act
R -66 -3)
The first presentation was made of an
ordinance amending the Municipal Code to
correct the Section Number of the'Section
pertaining to the Electrical Commission.
A resolution was presented wherein the
Village elects to participate in the
program provided for in the Illinois Police
Training Act, and providing that no individual
may commence regular employment as a policeman in the Village unless he has
completed an approved training course, which must be dompleted within his
probationary period of 12 months. The resolution was vead in full.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the said resolution
be adopted. Upon roll call the resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution - MFT.Improvement Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Greenwood Ave. (R -66 -4) Smith, that a resolution be adopted providing
for the construction of improvements in
Greenwood Avenue from..Wilmot Road to Waukegan Road under the Motor Fuel Tax
Law, and appropriating $160,000 from the Village's Motor Fuel Tax Funds for said
improvement. Adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: Raff (1)
Approve Baatert,Woodman Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Contract - Greenwood Imprvts. Forrest, that the contract with Baxter and
Woddman for engineering services in connection
with the Greenwood Avenue improvements be approved, and its execution authorized.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (5)
Nays: Raff (1)
Re: Morton Devel. Proposed Sub. The President reported the proposed develop -
Norris Plat of Subdivision ment of the Liebling tract by the Morton
Development Co. had been discussed informally
at a meeting. The Village attorney stated he had discussed the matter with the
Plan Commission and the prospective purchaser. He read a draft of a letter
to be sent to Morton Development, in which it was stated that, subject to
the submission of a suitable plat, favorable consideration would be given to
the subdivision, provided satisfactory ingress and egress is obtained; the
Village would cooperate in securing access from Deerfield Road, using the
Norris easement and additional land from the Zion Church, or an extension of
Margate Terrace through Park District property and adjoining property owners.
Mr. M. F. Norris askedfor approval of his final plat of subdivision
which has been in the hands of the Plan Commission for 4 or 5 weeks. He stated
he had lost the sale of two lots due to the Plan Commission's delay in
approving the plat. He said he would cooperate in a street extension to
sery ®:;the Liebling t-fact by dedicating his easement, provided the number of lots
in his subdivision is not reduced by reason of not meeting zoning area require-
ments.
The Village attorney stated the Plan Commission and Board could act
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on the Norris Subdivision plat, and Morton Development's proposed develop-
ment of the Liebling tract be considered as a separate matter.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the draft of
the letter to Morton Development be approved, and the Village attorney be
authorized to work with the Plan Commission to draft the necessary agree-
ments and other matters pertaining thereto.
Motion carried unanimously.
The highway projection map of the Village of Deerfield was reviewed
by the Board. No changes were made.
Refer School -Park Site The manager reported that School District
to Plan Commission #110 and the Park District were interested
in acquiring 17 acres of the Clavey
Nursery property north of Deerfield Road as a school -park site, and asked
that the official map be amended to designate this site. Trustee Forrest
moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the matter be referred to the
Plan Commiiission for a public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
Refer Resub, of Woodman's The Plan Commission recommended approval
Resub. to BZA of the petition of Mr. Bergmark to
permit the resubdivision of Lots 8, 9
and 10, Woodman's Resubdivisioq, into three lots of equal frontages, and
that the variations from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance be granted
without a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals, since these
are lots of record.
Discussion was had on the procedures and hearings for the granting
of variations; and it was the consensus of the Board that public hearings
should be held in all cases. Mr. Houpt suggested that the Subdivision
Ordinance could be amended to permit the Plan Commission to recommend
variations from the provisions of the Subdivision ordinance, instead of the
Board of Zoning Appeals, but only after a public hearing.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the
Plan Commission's report be accepted, and Mr. Bergmark's petition be
referred to the Board of Zonbng Appeals for a public hearing and recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Policy re: Building A letter was received from the Board
Permits Issuance of Building Appeals stating that the
National Building Code is no longer
being printed , and a new code must be adopted. They suggested that printing
costs of a new code be included in the new budget and appropriation ordinance.
They also recommended that a policy be established to permit the
building commissioner to issue building permits without review by the Board
of Building Appeals and the Board of Trustees for single and two - family
structures, and all other structures not.exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. in area,
except those additions which are a part of a structure where its use is
changed in its entirety.
Also recommended was.a change in the zoning ordinance provisions
pertaining to number of stories and height of buildings, which would
establish height restrictions only.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the policy
recommended by the Building Board of Appeals pertaining to the issuance of
permits by the building Commissioner be adopted.
Motion carried unanimously.
The question of height restrictions was tabled until the advice of
a Planning Consultant has been obtained.
Reports Trustee Schleilzh.er commented on some
of the provisions of the proposed
C.A.T.V. Ordinance. He stated that the ordinance as a whole was well
done. The Board asked that copies of Trustee'Schd:eicher's report be made
available to each member.
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Renewal /Resolution Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee
Highway germits Schleicher, that a resolution be adopted
(R -66 -5) for the renewal of the 1964 Permit resolution
covering the location, construction and
maintenance of Village facilities on State highways for the year 1966. Adopted
by the followl~ng vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reports - Communications The manager reported an invitation had been
received to join the North Suburban Trans-
portation Council, and to attend a meeting on February 23, 1966. The manager
wi 11 attend the meetling.
The manager reported that funds budgeted for part time helf in the
General Office Account had been expended, and estimated that an additional
$360 would be needed.
The manager reported that a ht9ber interest rate is paid on Federal (�b
National Mortgage Association Short Term Notes, and therefore the Treasurer
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invest funds not neelded for current expenditures in said Notes. G�
!) Trustee Schleicher left the meeting at 12.30 a.m.
The Village attorney reported the attorney for the Broege's had
stated that their property had been appraised at $50,500, and therefore he
would proceed to file a petition for condemnation. He also reported
that he had met with the North Shore Gas Company representatives regarding
the annexation of their property on County Line Road in conjunction with
the Milwaukee Rai lvoad annexation, and it had been indicated they would like
a new zoning amendment or a pre- annexation agreement to permit them to carry
on any other normal accessory use relating to the present use of the property.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Craig, seconded
by Trustee Forrest, the meeting was adjourned at 12 :40 a.m.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
Village Clerk