04/01/196858
April 1, 1968
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield wa6 called to order by the President in the Council
Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, April 1, 1968 at 8 :20 p.n. The
clerk called th a roll and reported that the following were
Present: H. Ross Finney, President
Charles R. Bootz
Raymond L. Craig
Bernard Forrest
George Kelm
George P. Schleicher
Absent: Charles H. Raff
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 Bootz, that minutes of
the regular meeting held March 18, 1968 be approved as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
An excellent recorded talk M ustrated with slides was presented by
representatives of the League of Women.'Voters. The subject was "Know Your
Town'. The talk and pictures were greatly enjoyed by those present.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Sec. 20.501 -No Parking Forrest, that the ordinance be adopted
Deerfield at Petersen & amending Section 20.501 of the Municipal
Kates Rd. (0- 68 -11) Code to prohibit parking at any time on
the north side of Deerfield Road from
a point 99 feet east of Petersen Lane to Petersen Lane, and on both sides
of Kates Road, said ordinance to be published in pamphlet form. Adopted
by the following vote:
!Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
;!ays: none (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
ist Presentation - Ordinance
Disconnecting Block 1, H.O.
Stone's Sub. & Annexation to
Highland Park
was read in full.
The first
ordinance
of Block
Deerfield
City of H
presentation was made of an
providing for the disconnection
1, H.O. Stone's Addition to
and for its annexation to the
ig hland Park. The ordinance
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Sec. 20.105(c)1, 20.320, Bootz. that the ordinance be adopted amending
20.322 & 20.602 - Traffic Sections 20.105(c)l, 20.320, 20.322 and 20.602
0 -68 -12 of the Municipal Code pertaining to stop lines
at traffic signals, traffic lanes, reckless
and negligent driving, and driving under the influence of alcoholic liquor or
drugs; said ordinance to be published in pamphlet form. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:. Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance- Zoning Map Arpend. & Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Conditional Use Com Ed. Kelm, that the ordinance be adopted amending
0- 68 -13) the Zoning Map of the Village by zoning
and classifying part of Lot 9, Downey's
Cook County Addition to the Village of Deerfield as an R -1 Single - Family District,
and granting a permanent conditional use for part of Lot 9 and Lot 10 in said
subdivision for a public utility facility (Commonwealth Edison Company);
said ordinance to be published in pamphlet form. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm (4)
Nays: None (0)
Pass: Schleicher (1)
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The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
P.C. Report- Zoning & A report from the Plan Commission was read
Mun. Code Amendments Re: recommending amendments to Section V of the
Public Utilities Zoning Ordinance and to Section 9.121 of the
Municipal Code, both proposed amendments pertaining
to public utility installations.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the report of the
Plan Commission be accepted.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance
Zoning Amend. Re: Public
Utility installations
ments or dedicated public ways.
The first presentation was made of an ordinance
amending Section V of the Zoning Ordinance by
adding a new paragraph No. 19, pertaining to the
installation of public utility facilities in ease -
The ordinance was read in full.
Prepare Resolution - Hovland A request was received from Gee Builders (Glorioso)
St. Special Assessment for street improvements_. for the proposed planned
Glorioso Planned Development developments in Hovland Subdivision, either on a
cash basis or by special assessments. The Villag:
attorney will prepare the resolutioi, setting the date for a public hearing on the
special assessment.
The meeting was recessed at 9 :45 p.m. and re- convened at 10 :00 p.m.
Approve Final Plat Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
Ariano's Sub. that the Board approve and authorize execution of
the final plat of Ariano's Subdivision, a resubdivision
of Lots 6 to 10, inclusive, in Block 12, Deerfield Park Land and Improvement
Association Subdivision. Adopted by the following vote: -
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm. Schleicher
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payment $1565.02 Trustee Bootz; moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that
Baxter & Woodman payment of $1,565.02 be approved to Baxter and
Woodman for engineering services in connection with
the construction of the west side reservoir. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
1st Presentation- Ordinance
The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Mun. Code Amend. Re: Public
amending Section 9.121 of the Municipal Code -
Utility Installations
Subdivision Regulations - pertaining to the
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underground installation of utility lines for
telephone and electrical service, and the location of transformer boxes. The
ordinance was read in full.
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1st Presentation - Ordinance
The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Planned Development Lot 86,
approving a planned development on Lot 86, J. S.
Hovland Sub.
Hovland First Addition to Deerfield Subdivision
and listing conditions for approval of the final
plat thereof. The ordinance
was read in full.
The Village attorney explained
that the ordinance had been prepared prior
to the time that owners of property
on Rosewood Avenue had petitioned for construction
of street improvements by special
assessments, Lot 86 being one of the lots to be
improved,. The ordinance listed
the same conditions for final approval as those
established for the Glorioso
planned developments.
Re- approve Final Plat
A letter from Mr. Chris Willman requested re- approval
Willman's Subdivision
of the final plat of Willman's Subdivision as he
now proposes to develop the property. The 90 day
period for recordation of the
plat had expired following its approval at the
September 18, 1967 meeting due to failure of the developer to post bond or a
cash escrow for improvements.
TrLbtee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that
the final plat of the Willman
Subdivision be re- approved. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest,
Kelm, RarfT' (5)
Nays: None (0)
Prepare Resolution - Hovland A request was received from Gee Builders (Glorioso)
St. Special Assessment for street improvements_. for the proposed planned
Glorioso Planned Development developments in Hovland Subdivision, either on a
cash basis or by special assessments. The Villag:
attorney will prepare the resolutioi, setting the date for a public hearing on the
special assessment.
The meeting was recessed at 9 :45 p.m. and re- convened at 10 :00 p.m.
Approve Final Plat Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
Ariano's Sub. that the Board approve and authorize execution of
the final plat of Ariano's Subdivision, a resubdivision
of Lots 6 to 10, inclusive, in Block 12, Deerfield Park Land and Improvement
Association Subdivision. Adopted by the following vote: -
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm. Schleicher
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payment $1565.02 Trustee Bootz; moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that
Baxter & Woodman payment of $1,565.02 be approved to Baxter and
Woodman for engineering services in connection with
the construction of the west side reservoir. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
Complaint- Sewer.Stoppage President Finney's letter to Mr. I_eo Ca
No Action by Board on ;ieunessa was read regarding Mr. Lejeunesss's
Plumber's Bill complaint of a sanitary sewer stoppage and
request that the Village pay the plumber's
bill. It was stated that the stoppage was caused by roots and the Village would
paid one - third of the plumber's bill. Mr. LaJeunesse stated that the stoppage
was caused by improper sewer installation and settling after the sewer separation
project, and that many owners of homes in the area had experienced similar problems
which were corrected at Village expense. The manager stated that the stoppage
had originated in the house service line which was in poor condition and a large
root mass had entered the line through !old mortar joints.- Village employees had
been unable to remove the roots and had removed the blocked pipe, replacing it
with new fittings. No action was taken on Mr. LaJeunesse's request that the
Village pay the entire bill submitted by the plumber who had tried to clear the
line.
Accept Police Addition A request for acceptance of the Police Depart -
Authorize Final Payment ment addition and fina Lpayment :to.Pritchec
and Erbach., contractors, was discussed.
The refrigerant,:for• the air conditioning system was lost during the construction
and had to be replaced, the manager reported. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by
Trustee ;Craig, that a letter of acceptance be sent, and final payment be approved
less the amount required for replacement of the refrigerant. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
Refer Rossett Annexation The Village attorney reported that Mr. M.
to Plan Commission Rossett had a contract to purchase property
on Berkley Court adjacent to the Village
limits and desired annexation of this property to the Village. A petition
for annexation has been submitted by the attorney for the present owners, and
Mr. Rossett is anxious to proceed with the annexation with R -1 zoning as quickly
as possible. He suggested that the question of annexation and classification
be referred to the Plan Commission for consideration at their next ne eeting,
and with a prompt report, the property could be annexed at the April,15th meeting.
This would afford sufficient time for notification of the proposed annexation
to be sent to the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the question of
annexation and classification as an R -1 district be referred to the Plan
Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Plans & Specs. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee
Traffic Signals Craig, that plans and specifications for
traffic lights at the Waukegan - Deerfield
intersection be approved, the estimated cost being $8,573.00. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
1st National Parking Lot
Change in Storm .Sewer
constructed on the bank's
Storm water drainage will
and owners have agreed to
will be at Village expense
A letter was received from the First National
Bank authorizing the change in location of
the storm sewer for the parking lot to be
property on Waukegan Road for use as public parking.
be taken to Whittier Avenue instead of Deerfield Road,
grant easements for the new storm sewer. Installation
a, and was approved by the Board.
Resolution Designating In connection with the installation of a
Hawthorne Arterial St. MFT new storm sewer in North Avenue, Trustee
R- 68 -11) Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
that a Resolution be adopted designating
Hawthorne Place as an arterial street under the Motor Fuel Tax law. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
mays: None (0)
Resolution Appropriating Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
_fl 8.000-North Ave. Sewer Forrest, that a Resolution be acb pted appro-
R- 68 -12) priating $18,000 Motor Fuel Tax funds for
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construction of the North Avenue storm sewer. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
Nays: N ne (0)
Resolution Approving Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
Agreement B & W that the Agreement with Baxter and Woodman for
R -68 -13 engineering services in connection with the
construction of the North Avenue storm sewer be
approved and execution authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
Reports- Communications The manager reported that a letter had been
received from the engineer for the North Trail
Subdivision regarding an alternate plan for storm water drainage of the subdivision.
The present plan Will cause the flow of storm water across another person's
property, and another solution must be. found. The building commissioner reported
that the engineers and attorneys were meeting to resolve the problem. Trustee
Forrest asked that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
The manager submitted a report on the Milwaukee Railroad's proposal to
® install pay parking at the railroad station with toll gates for admittance.
Trustees expressed opposition to pay parking. Trustee Schleicher suggested that
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the Zoning Ordinance be checked to see if a pay parking lot is a permitted use.
U it was pointed out that an easement for access to the parking area must be obtained
from the Village before the plan could be effectuated. Trustee Craig stated that
there is space available on the east side of Park Avenue and suggested that
consideration be given to widening the street to permit angle parking.
The manager reported there would be a joint meeting with the Plan Commission
on April 18th.
A letter from the Family Day Committee requested approval of Sesquicentennial
day, and proposed thst an overlay of old street names be placed on street signs.
Trustee Schleicher suggested dual street signs to avoid confusion that would surely
result if present names were covered.
Plans for construction of the sidewalk on Westgate Road are proceeding
although it may be necessary to institute a special assessment.
President Finney reported he had received two letters from Mr. Kenneth
Henke, Chairman of the County Board, the first announcing a meeting on April 5th
at the County Building; the second requested that April 18th be designated
Territorial Day. The Board approved the issuance of a proclamation for Territorial
Day.
Trustee Schleichr reported the Finance Committee would meet the following
week and any department was invited to attend to discuss the Budget.
President Finney reported he had received announcements of a testimonial
meeting honoring Mr. Lon Sargent, Executive Secretary of the Illinois Municipal
League, and a meeting of the Lake County Civil Defense organization on April 5th
at l p.m.
Trustee Craig asked that plans for the installation of a siren warning
system be kept in mind and action be taken as soon as funds are available.
Trustee
adjourned to 8
Motion carried
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the meeting be
:00 p.m. on April A, 1968 at the Deerfield High School Audimrium.
unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 11 :20 p.m.
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APPROVED:
President