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03/06/19671961- March 6, 1967 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, March 6, 1967 at 8 :15 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: H. Ross Finney, President Raymond L. Craig Bernard Forrest Charles H. Raff George P. Schleicher Absent: James M. Wetzel and that a quorum was present.and in attendance at the meeting, Also present were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Sti 1phen, manager. Moved by Trustee Schleicher,.seconded by Trustee Raff, that minutes of the regular meeting held February 20, 1967 be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Deny Request Gas St. Lights The matter of standardization of street North Trail Sub. lighting having been thoroughly discussed by the Board of Trustees, Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the request of the developer to permit the installation of gas street lights in the North Trail Subdivision be denied. Motion carried unanimously. Deny Engelhard Recapture In connection with the request of Mr. Ordinance Request Russell Engber, attorney for Mr. Eugene Engelhard in the matter of the Wilmot Road water main extension in 1953-54 and for reimbursement therefor, the Village attorney reported he had _tried to contact Mr. Engber to arrange a meeting to discuss the matter but had received no reply. After a brief discussion in which it was pointed out that the matter had been given careful study when the Valenti sewer was constructed last year, Trustee Schleicher moved,seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the Engelhard water main recapture ordinance request be denied. Motion carried unanimously. P.C. Report - Hovland The report of the Plan Commission.was read R -1 -B Zoning Amendment recommending the adoption of a new R -1 -B zoning classification for Hovland Sub- division, and stating it would be unwise to institute special assessment pro - deedings for;-improvements, which would limit flexibility in development. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the Plan Commission's report be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Bd. Local Improvement President Finney stated there were two Hearing - Hovland Improvements courses of action for Hovland Subdivision: (1) proceed with the installation of improvements by special assessments wit6'iezoning to the R -1 -B classification, or (2) rezone to R -1 -13 giving a period of time before institution of special assess- ments. Trustee Raff stated it was his opinion that the installation of sewer and water facilities was the most important consideration and necessary for the development of the area. Trustee Craig said he favored the adoption of the R -1 -B zoning classification amendment with the provisb that if a specified percentage of the area is not developed under the new classification within a three year period, the Board could then institute special assessment proceddings for improvements originally contemplated three years ago. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Board of Local Improvements be instructed to hold a hearing on the construction of water, sanitary sewer and a modified storm sewer improvements under special assessment procedures. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (3) Nays: Craig (1) The Village attorney will prepare the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to establish the R -1 -B classification, and the first Resolution for the prop sed Hovland Special Assessment. Trustee Raff pointed out that the R -1 -B classification would maintain present requirements for the Hovland area, but would permit a planned development with lots not less than 10,800 square feet in area. Approve Sara Lee that the for some contract 3 Mo. Extension Contract company may pr basis on which having expired The manager reported that the attorney for Kitchens of SAra Lee had asked for a delay on the contract for sewage treatment in order .pare counter proposals. Discussion was had on the need the company can be billed for sewage treatment, the present February 1, 1967. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Board approve the extension of the contract with Kitchens of Sara Lee for sewage treatment for a three month period starting February 1, 1967, and the President be authorized to sign said contract extension. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) Nays: None (0) Trustee Raff asked the manager to instruct the Board -of Police Commissioners to hold examinations and appoint two sergeants. The Village attorney pointed out that the ordinance created three sergeants and these positions must be filled. TrusteecRaff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the ordinance be re- considered. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) Nays: None (0) The ordinance was changed to establish positions for two sergeants, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconded by Trustee Craig, and carried unanimously. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the rules be waived to permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted amending Section 7.001 of the Municipal Code of 1963 by establilphing positions for two Police dergeants, said ordinance to be pubU shed in;)pamphiet form. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. The manager was directed to ad0se the Board of Police Commissioners to hold examinations to fill vacancies for two sergeants. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, No Parking 50' Longfellow at that the ordinance be adopted amending Section Kipling (0- 67 -10) 20.501 of the Municipal Code of 1963 by adding thereto the following street location to the list of streets and parts of streets on which parking is prohibited: OnLthe South side of Longfellow Avenue between the center line of Kipling Place and a point 50 feet West thereof. said ordinance to be published in pamphle,t form. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Schleicher (3) Nays: None (0) Pass: Raff (1) W Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, 2 Police Sgts. that the ordinance be adopted amending Section U (0-67-91 7.001 of the Municipal Code of 1963 by the addition of three sergeants to the table of organization of the Police Department. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) Nays: None (0) Trustee Raff asked the manager to instruct the Board -of Police Commissioners to hold examinations and appoint two sergeants. The Village attorney pointed out that the ordinance created three sergeants and these positions must be filled. TrusteecRaff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the ordinance be re- considered. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) Nays: None (0) The ordinance was changed to establish positions for two sergeants, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconded by Trustee Craig, and carried unanimously. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the rules be waived to permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted amending Section 7.001 of the Municipal Code of 1963 by establilphing positions for two Police dergeants, said ordinance to be pubU shed in;)pamphiet form. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. The manager was directed to ad0se the Board of Police Commissioners to hold examinations to fill vacancies for two sergeants. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, No Parking 50' Longfellow at that the ordinance be adopted amending Section Kipling (0- 67 -10) 20.501 of the Municipal Code of 1963 by adding thereto the following street location to the list of streets and parts of streets on which parking is prohibited: OnLthe South side of Longfellow Avenue between the center line of Kipling Place and a point 50 feet West thereof. said ordinance to be published in pamphle,t form. Adopted by the following vote: 19 Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. In connection with the second presentation No Parking N. Side Walnut of the ordinance prohibitng parking on 10 A.M. C 12 Noon the North Side of Walnut Street between 0- 67 -11) Forest Avenue and Chestnut Street between the hours of 10 a.m, and 12 noon, the report of the Safety Council was read recommending that parking be prohibited on both sides of Walnut Street bnd onnthe West side of Forest Avenue between 10 a.m. and 12 noon, and the Parking Committee and Safety Council meet with representa- tives of the Milwaukee Road to discuss the improvement of parking facilities at the railroad station. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by TrusteeForrest, that the report of the Safety Council be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the ordinance be adopted amending Section 20.511 of the Municipal Code of 1963 to prohibit parking on the north side of Walnut Street between Forest Avenue and Chestnut Street between the hours of 10 :00 A.M. and 12 noon, and providing for publication of the said ordinance in pamphlet form. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Discussion - Commuter Parking An excellent letter and report was received from Mrs. J. D. Schmidt, 933 Forest Avenue, giving data on commuter parking on railroad property and nearby streets, and submitting proposals which would eliminate traffic and pedestrian hazards caused by parking on the narrow streets i,n the vicinity of the railroad station. Trustee Craig proposed that the Park District be approached on the matter of providing a parking strip east of the Park Avenue pavement within the dedi- cated right -of -way but which is now treated as part of Jewett Park. It was the consensus of the Board that the railroad should be consulted with regard to providing more parking space on railroad property. Decision was made to refer Mrs. Schmidt's letter and other suggestions to the Parking Committee and Safety Council for their consideration and recommendations. President Finney asked the cooperation of the local newspapers in publicizing the parking problems at and in the vicinity of the railroad station. Approve Com. Ed. Proposal Discussion was had on the proposal of Upgrade St. Lights Commonwealth Edison to upgrade existing street lights by the replacement of present incandescent lights with mercury vapor units, and the costs of the program. Trustee Forrest stated he was unequivocally opposed to mercury vapor lights as not being in keeping with residential areas, and that he was further opposed to the expenditure of a substantial amount for existing lights when 242 corner street lights are needed. Trustee Schleicher stated it was his opinion that the color corrected mercury vapor lights eliminated the undesirable characteristics of the conventional mercury vapor lights. Trustee Raff stated the street lights in the Deerfield Park Subdivision were unsatisfactory and plans should be made to up- grade these units. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the proposal of Commonwealth Edison to upgrade street lights be accepted provided that de luxe white mercury vapor lights are installed. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Raff, Schleicher, Finney (4) Nays: Forrest (1) The meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m. and re- convened at 10 :00 p.m. Report -ICC Hearing The manager reported that he had attended Deerfield -H.P. Transit the Illinois Commerce Commission hearing on the petition of Deerfield- Highland Park Transit to discontinue service. Testimony was presented that the Board had no objection to discontinuance of service, but was concerned about east -west bus service; that if Waukegan- North7C hicago Transit saw fit to petition for.additional service, it would be a convenience to citizens of the community. The hearing was continued, the Village to be notified when the next meeting will be held. The ordinance amending the zoning map for the _Valenti Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Waukegan and County Line Road wi 11 be taken up when signed covenants are recevied. The manager reported that bids on the heat exchanger will be received at the next meeting and potential bidders have been notified. The delay is caused by the notice to Baxter and Woodman having been lost. The Board approved plans and specifications for Petersen Lane improvements and authorized advertising for bids. Authorize Order Police The manager reported that Motorola had quoted a Radio Equipment price of $4,859 for Police communications equip- ment, delivery in 26 weeks. He stated the company anticipated a 20 per cent increase in prices in the near future. Tru;tee Schleicher stated that a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners had advised him that the Commission would meet soon to discuss the amount to be contributed as the Fire Department's share of the cost of the equipment. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the manager be authorized to place tfieh order for Police communications equipment from Motorola. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) d� Nays: None (0) W U Trustee Schleicher requested the manager to get estimated installation U costs foom Lake County, since these costs may amount to $250 to 1500. S.C. REcommenations Re: A report was received from the Safety Council Sidewalks recommending the construction of sidewalks on certain streets south of Deerfield Road and east of the west drainage ditch. Trustee Forrest moved, seoonded by Trustee "Craig that the Safety Council's report be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the Board adopt the recommendations of the Safety Council directing residents to construct sidewalks as listed in the Safety Council report, deleting the walk on the north side of Central Avenue, adding a walk on the south side of Central Avenue, and specifying carriage walks on both sides of Jonquil Terrace between Osterman and Central Avenues. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest,Raff, Schleicher (4) Nays: None (0) Village Pay 2/3 Cost of Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, Side Yard Walks that the Village pay two - thirds of the cost of sidewalks on side yard walks where there it a sidewalk on the front or narrow side of the lot; 66 Iots-:wi_th no front sidewalk, the owner will be required to pay the full cost of the side yard walk. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (4) ,Nays: None (0) lst Presentation - Election Ordinance read in full. 1st Presentation- Ordinance Zoning Amend. Delete Sec. XXI - Community Units P.C. Report - Community Units Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to seconded by Trustee Schleicher, Motion carried unanimously. The first presentation was made of an ordinance providing for the calling of a regular Village election on April 18, 1967. The ordinance was The first presentation was made of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by striking Section XXI - Community Units,in its entirety. The ordinance was read in full. The report of the Plan Commission was read recommending the deletion of .Seca i on XXI of the Community Unit Plans. Trustee Forrest moved, that the Plan CommissionSs report be accepted. The proposed agreement on Planning services will be discussed at a workshop meeting, and then discussed with the Plan Commission.