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04/15/196863 April 15, 1968, 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, April 15, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: H. Ross'Finney, President Charles R. Bootz Raymond L. Craig Bernard Forrest George Kelm Charles H. Raff George P. Schleicher Absent: None and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Lorris.Stilphen, manager. 1-0 Moved by Trustee Forrest, seconded by Trustee Raft, that minutes of the O regular meeting held April 1, 1968 be approved as corrected, and minutes of the adjourned meeting held-April 8, 1968 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. V Approve Bills - Payrol -1 The payroll for the month of March 1968 and the following bills were presented for consideration: March payroll $33,432.85 LaSalle National Bank 2,838.75 LaSalle Nati-onal Bank 212674.95 F. N. Zimmerman i8.03 Charles R. Close 18.07 Chester Kyle - 13.07 C. E. Lyall 18.08 R. W. Parkinson- 36.15 Allen Franke 13.07 F. H. Kraus 24.10 L. F. Mikulich 3.37 Frank Baasch 13.08 Alfred Stine 13.03 John Colloton 13.08 American 1ational Bank 1,063.75 Del Chemical Corp. 26.74 Pedersen & Houpt 1,062.00 Northern Trust Co. 150.00 Ralph Kurek 5.60 Village of Deerfield 19.40 Village of Deerfield 25.00 Theo. Sosnay 25.00 Recorder of Deeds 10.00 E. A. Rosenfeld- 20.20 Pritscher & Erbach 2,678.85 C & H Electric - 385.25 Village of Deerfield 16.50 Michael Flynn - 8,50 Gee Builders 751.53 Aero Dist. Co. 33.60 Automatic Control 208.00 Badger Meter Mfg. 26.00 Baxter & Woodman 1,565.02 Bierman Implement Co. 44.09 Bowman Products Division 128.32 Fred G. Breitling 224.70 Carolyn A. Jones 224.70 B. A. T. Inc. 252.53 14m. F. Butler 30.55 Carsten Products 80.00• Robert Charles 15.00 Roland Charlier -75.00 Clow Corp. 15.30 Cotnmpnwea1_th Edison 1,864.50 W R, Dawson $ 66.00 Village of Deerfield 66.30 Deerfield Automotive 11.25 Deerfield Camera 2.49 Deerfield Disposal Service 3.50 Deerfield Oil Co. 40.48 Deerfield Paint & Glass 69.09 Deerfield Park District 4.50 Deerfield State Bank 315.07 Dictaphone Corp. 12.95 E & H Utility Sales 147.44 Eutectic Corp. 22.50 Everson Mfg. Corp. 8.99 Dr. C. Foelsch 11,50 Ford Pharmacy 5.92 Carl C. Freiman 2.70 Frontier Enterprise 48,00 Carl L. Gardner 645.00 Gerber Mfg. Co. 20.55 L. Culbrandsen 57.20 Gilmore International 96.70 George Hall 11.10 11. Oargrave 1,773.72 Harry's Grill 5.15 Raymond M. Hayes 200.00 City of Highland Park 12,760.51 Hollister Newspapers 23.10 Illinois Bell Telephone 387.41 Phil Johnsog, Inc. 5.65 Joslyn Mfg. Co. 1,854.42 Kale Uniforms 15.81 Lake County Treasurer 13.05 Lakeland Publishers 26.10 Libertyville Towel 7.74 Menoni & Mocogni 100.50 Illinois Chapter M.F.O.A. 5.00 Mobile Communications Setvice 70.00 Morton Salt Co. 293.76 Mutual Services 307.68 National Tea Co. 16.63 North Shore Gas Co. 89.84 Pavlik Bros. 4.67 P. B. Enterprises 491.30 Petty Cash 143.08 Pioneer Newspapers 90.28 Postmaster 150.00 Private Tele - Communications' 90.00 Richardson Publishers 20.00 Thomas G. Rogge 15.00 Roscoe Co. 22.16 Sanfax Corp. 116.66 Savage Gas Heat 98.75 Schuster Equipment Co. 197.26 Shoreline Blue Print 4.50 ;Sidwell Studio 28.34 Singer Printing & Publishing 18.50 Sub. Bldg. Off. Conf. 25.00 Sunniday Chevrolet 100.25 Sunray DX Oil 93.92 Touhy Lumber Co. 13.63 Michael Todd & Co. 566.26 United Lab. Inc. 425.11 Universal Photo 9.31 Verako Products 315.00 Village Hardware 170.14 Harold H. Winer 385.00 Waukegan Blue Print 17.10 Whee 1 i ng "400' , 23.75 Zep Mfg. Co. 112.85 Deerfield Masonic Temple 10.00 1 1 LJ 65' Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the payroll for March, 1968 be approved, and the bills as-listed above ba pproved for payment. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: None .(0) Discussion-R.E. Brokers License Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Ordinance- Attorney to Prepare Broad Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted Fair Housing Ord.b6ance amending Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code to provide for the licensing of Real Estate Brokers, establishing license fees, standards of conduct, a Review Board, procedures for complaints, and penalties for violations. Since the first presenta- tion of the ordinance, it was broadened to include all property in the Village, not merely residential property. Trustee Kelm stated it was evident from statements made by citizens at the April 8th meeting that they favored the enactment of a broader ordinance. He moved that the existing ordinance be amended to apply to all owners of property in the Village except religious and denominational institutions, and the leasing of rooms to boarders and lodgers in a single family residence, and the period for filing a complaint be reduced from 45 days to 30 days with a $50 fee O for the filing of a complaint to pay for the services of a court reporter; the fee having been proposed by Trustee Raff to cover costs of a hearing. Seconded by Trustee Raff and adopted by the following vote: V Ayes: Kelm, Raff, Schleicher, Finney (4) Nays: Bootz, Craig, Forrest (3) Trustee Kelm then moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be tabled, the Village attorney to prepare an ordinance or ordinances to conform with the approved amendments. Discussion was had on the Northbrook ordinance which contains many of the provisions discussed. Upon roll call the motion to table failed to pass by the following vote: Ayes: Craig, Kelm, Raff ..(3) Nays: Bootz, Forrest, Schleicher, Finney (4) After further discussion, Trustee Schleicher moved that action to table the ordinance be reconsi'dered. The motion failed for lack of a second. Trustee Raff proposed that action on the matter be deferred until the last item on the agenda and the meeting be adjourned to Monday, April 22nd. The motion to adopt the ordinance and the second were withdrawn by Trustees Kelm and Schleicher. Trustee Kelm then moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the Village attorney be instructed to prepare a fair housing ordinance or ordinances applicable to real estate brokers and individuals, but not applicable to religious or denomina- tional institutions or to lodgers or boarders in a single family residence. without regard to the number of lodgers or boarders, the period for filing complaints to be reduced from 45 days to 30 days with a $50 filing fee for complaints to pay for a court reporter at formal hearings before the Review Board. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Kelm, Raff, Schleicher, Finney (4) Nays: Bootz, Craig, Forrest (3) Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that a special permit be granted to the Deerfield Kiwanis Club for the erection of four signs, one at each entrance to the Village provided that the consent of the owners on whose property the sign will be erected is obtained, and the signs be so located that the Chamber of Commerce signs are not obscured. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 9:05 p.m, and reconvened at 9:20 p.m., all members present. Approve Entrance Signs Mr. Jim Bente reported that letters from local service clubs had indicated interest in the Kiwanis Club project to erect entrance signs at the Village limits listing clubs aiid meeting dates. It was pointed out that locations of signs would have to be worked out with individual property owners since the State Highway Department does not permit signs on the highw9y righ -of -way. Several Trustees expressed their approval of the project, and all preferred the sign designated as Plan A. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that a special permit be granted to the Deerfield Kiwanis Club for the erection of four signs, one at each entrance to the Village provided that the consent of the owners on whose property the sign will be erected is obtained, and the signs be so located that the Chamber of Commerce signs are not obscured. Motion carried unanimously. M Ordinance- Disconnection Block 1 Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Stone's Add. & Annexation to H.P. Kelm, that the ordinance be adopted 0 -6a- 14 providing for the disconnection of Block 13, H. 0. Stone and Company's Addition to Deerfield, and for its annexation to the City of Highland Park, and directing the Village Clerk to forward a certified copy of the ordinance to the corporate authorities of the City of Highland Park. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approva thereof. Ordinance Approving Planned Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Development- Hovland Lot 86 Craig, that the ordinance be adopted 0 -68 -15 approving of the proposed planned single - family residential development of Lot 86, Hovland Subdivision as shown on the plan of development and the preliminary plat, subject to conditions and restrictions therein set forth. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: - Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Hays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance Annexing Lot 5, The ordinance was presented annexing Derrland Sub. #1 Lot 5, Deerfield Park, Unit No. 1 to 0 -68 -16 the Village. Mr. John Bure, attorney for the owner, Mr. Maver Rosset, stated that Mr. Rosset wished to apply for a building permit the following day, and asked that the Board give consideration to action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Trustee Craig,moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the rules be waived to permit passage of the ordinance, the Plan Commission having recommended approval of the annexation. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the said ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating approval thrreof./ Ordinance- Zoning Amendment Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Sec. V, Public Utilities Bootz, that the ordinance be adopted 0 -68 -17 amending Section V of the Zoning Ordinance by adding a new paragraph 19, pertaining to public utility uses permitted in easements or dedicated public ways; said ordinance to be published in pamphlet form. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff. (5) !ays: None (0) Abstaining: Schleicher (1) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Sec. 9.121 Public Utiliti.es Bootz, that the ordinance be adopted 0- 63-18 amending Section 9.121 of Chapter 9, "Subdivisions" of the-Municipal Code, pertaining to the underground installation of utility lines for electrical and telephone service; said ordinance to be published in pamphlet form. Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Raff (4) Nays: Kelm (1) Abstaining: Schleicher (1) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. North Trail Sub. Drainage The building commissioner reported that he had received a letter from the engineers for the improvements in the North Trail Subdivision, regarding the drainage problems, and the owners are negotiating with the adjoining 67 property owner in an effort to solve the problem. An answer is expected within 30 to 45 days. He pointed out that the property adjoining the subdivision is not in the Village. Trustee Craig suggested that the owner be notified that he must resolve the problem within 30 days from this date, April 15, or stop orders will be put on all construction. Trustee Raff stated that if a storm sewer is to be installed across the adjoining property, the land should be- annexed to the Village for purposes of maintenance of the sewer. Ordinance -3/4G Mun. Service An ordinance was presented amending Sections Occupation Tax - Mun. Code 17.901 and 17.902 of the Municipal Code, Amend. 0 -68 -19 imposing a 3/4 of one percent Municipal Service Occupation Tam. The Village attorney stated that certain sections of the Service Occupation Tax law had been held to be invalid by the Court, and although the Village's ordinance imposing the 3/4 of one percent tax was valid, in order that there not be any question, the ordinance establishing the 3/4 of one percent tax - should be re- adopted. The ordinance was read in full. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance at l:ts first presentation. Motion carried unanimously. O Trustee Bootz moved'that the ordinance be adopted. Seconded by Trustee V Raff and adopted by the following vote: U Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Qf) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Publish in Pamphlet Form Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance imposing a 3/4 of one percent municipal service occupation tax be published in pamphlet form; Motion carried unanimously. Approve Change in Plans Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, Greenwood Sidewalk 23 -CS that the Board approve the request for approval of change in plans in connection with the constructi=on of the Greenwood Avenue sidewalk, MFT project 23 -CS, a net change of an additional $332.76, as recommended by the engineers. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5) Nays: None (0) Pass: Raff (1) Approve Request for MFT Funds Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, Greenwood 23 -CS $10,638.95•, that the Board approve the request for $10,638.95 from the Village's allotment of Kotor Fuel Tax Funds for construction of Greenwood Avenue sidewalks, $3,076-75 for construction and $1,562.20 for engineering oosts. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schl(�icher (5) Nays: None (0) Pass: Raff (1) Mgr. to Contact Bannockburn A letter from Baxter & Woodman recommended that Re: North Ave. Storm Sewer the North Avenue storm sewer be installed on the north side of North Avenue in Bannockburn, since all other services are on the south side of the street. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the Village manager be directed to contact Bannock- burn officials to obtain permission to install the storm sewer on the 3annoc':uur:i side of North Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Contract - Wilmot Jr. Hi Trustee Schleicher moved, seconcod by irustoe Sani Lary Sewer Kelm, that the contract with tlm. Ziegler Son, Inc. for the construction of the lli lmot Junior iligh School sanitary sewer, be approved, and execution by the President and Clerk authorized. Adopted by the following vote: Z Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: None (0) Approve 1968 Family Day Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Booster Drive -April 20 -21 Kelm, that the request of the Deerfield Family Day Committee for approval of the 1968 Family Day Booster Drive on April 20 and 21 be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Highway Permit l•Ji lmot Jr. Hi San. Sewer of the Wilmot Junior High School to Deerfield Road at Castlewood I carreid unanimously. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the Board approve the execution of the Highway Permit for the construction Sanitary Sewer extension under and parallel Drive. Re: Pay Parking RR Station After a brief discussion of the Milwaukee Railroad's proposal for pay parking at the railroad station., it was decided that there be no further discussion of the matter until a representative from the railroad is present. The manager was directed to convey to the railroad that the Board does not look with favor on pay parking. Authorize Estimate of Costs The Village attorney stated that before the Hovland Paving S/A Board of Local Improvements could proceed with a special assessment hearing on street improvements in Hovland Subdivision, it would be neceeary to have an estimate of cost prepared by the engineer. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that Charles Greengard & Associations be authorized to prepare an estimate of cost for the ,improvement of certain streets in Hovland Subdivision. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: None (0) Deny San, Sewer Connection A letter was received from Mr. Thomas blood, T. blood- Bannockburn Bannockburn, requesting permission to connect to the sanitary sewer at Oakwood Place and North Avenue. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that Mr. blood's request be denied in accordance with the Village's policy not to furnish muni.cipal services to property outside the Village. (;lotion carried unanimously. Accept Storm Sewer Easements Easemen Bank- Village Parking Lot parking Trustee Craig, that the easements be accepted, the to the Bank at the time the parking lot is manager notify the Bank of this action. Motion carried unanimously. P.C. Report -Peter Carlson Sub. Carlson Subdivision, with front Trustee Forrest moved, seconded report be accepted. Notion carried unanimously. is for the First National Bank- Village lot storm sewer were received. Raff moved, seconded by Trustee sewer and easements to be conveyed turned over to the Bank and the A report from the Plan Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat of the Peter yard variations granted for Lots 2 and 3. by Trustee Kelm, that the Plan Commission's Approve Preliminary Plat Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Peter Carlson Sub. Craig, that the preliminary plat of the Peter Carlson Subdivision be approved with variations recommended by the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Schleicher (5) Nays: Raff (1) Authorize Change Order Tennis Post & Nets contract. The cost for Nylon nets, approved by $750. "750 A letter from Baxter S Woodman stated that posts and nets for the tennis courts at the west side reservoir were not included in the the posts and stainless steel nets would be $€363.94. the Park Distr[Ct, with posts would cost approximately 1 1 1 i i Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that a change order be issued to authorize the expenditure of appromimately $750 for posts and nylon nets for the tennis courts. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: None (0) Approve Payment $.23093 Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, Arnold Pedersen- Reservoir that payment of Estimate No. 6 in the amount of $23,093.00 be approved to Arnold Pedersen Building Corporation for work completed on the west side reservoir, as recommended by the engineers. Adopted,by the following vote: Ayes: Gootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: None (0) Approve Payment $304.83 Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, B S W, blest Side Reservoir that payment of $304.83 be approved to Baxter & Woodman for engineering services in connection with the construction of the west nude reservoir. Adopted by the follow ng vote: ® Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: None (0) U V Reports - Communications A report from the Plan Commission stated that the question of controls for supplementary uses at automobile service stations had been referred to the Planning Consultant.. The Village attorney stated he had been contacted regarding settlement of old delinquent special assessments on a percentage basis without interest. He pointed out that bondholders would never receive the full amount due on bonds since many tax foreclosures have previously been approved. The Board indicated they would consider any proposal submitted to clear up these old accounts. Authorize Consent Decree The Village attorney stated that some action was Kottrasch Law Suit warranted on the 1(ottrasch zoning case, since the Court hearing will take place on April 30th. The owners propose settlement on the basis of 58 multiple family units on the east side of Elm Street, 7 single family dwellings on the west side of Elm Street, and the extension of Elm Street. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Boon, that the Village attorney be authorized to enter into a consent decree on the part of 'tne Village based on the proposal of 58 multiple family units, 7 single family dwellings, and the extension of Elm Street, with a covenant* restricting the property west of Elm Street to single family use. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: None (0) The manager reported that a Notice of Hearing on April 24, 1968 was received from the Commerce Commission on the matter of a rate increase requested by th-- Milwaukee Railroad. He reported that the railroad has filed a complaint on the appropriation ordinance. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconded by Trustee Forrest, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 p.m. Attest: P/L�` lerk/ APPROVED: f—'� - ?resident Approve:-Plat Resub. Lot A The final plat of the Resubdivision of Lot A, 3riar- Briarwood Vista 4th Add. Wood Vista Subdivision 4th Addition was presented'. The building commissioner stated that the plat n,--t all requirements, the owner has agreed to all conditions set by the Board, and has filed a letter of credit in the amount of $6,900 for improvements including the temporary street. It was pointed out that one of the conditions for approval of the plat was the posting of a bond to cover the cost of construction of a concrete street when the adjoining property is developed. The clerk asked if a flood hazard report from the Division of Waterways had been yiled.wi'th the Recorder of Deeds as required by Statute, and stated that the Ariano plat had been refused by the Recorder for recording due to the failure of the subdivider to obtain a flood hazard report. The building commissioner stated that he would notify the owner that a flood hazard report is required. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee'=orrest, that the final plat ba approved subject to the escrow of an additional $3000 for a five Year period for the construction of a cgncrete.street. Adopted by the following vote: u Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6) Nays: Nene (0) The manager reported that a Notice of Hearing on April 24, 1968 was received from the Commerce Commission on the matter of a rate increase requested by th-- Milwaukee Railroad. He reported that the railroad has filed a complaint on the appropriation ordinance. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconded by Trustee Forrest, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 p.m. Attest: P/L�` lerk/ APPROVED: f—'� - ?resident