05/06/1968't
May 6, 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, May 6, 1908 at 8 :10 p.m. The
clerk called the roll and reported that the following were
Present:- H. Ross Finney, Presi deot
Charles R. Bootz
Raymond L. Craig
Bernard Forrest
George Kelm
Charles H. Raft
George P. Schleicher
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 Raff, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the minutes
of the regular meeting held April J5, 1968 be approved as submitted.
notion carried unanimously.
1�2prove Bills- payroll The payroll for the month of April, 1963
and the following bills were presented
for consideration:
April payroll
$33,981.86
LaSalle 'ational Bank
2,838.75
LaSalle National Bank
219674.95
Baxter & Woodman
304.83
Arnold Pedersen
23,093.00
John Colloton
18.08
Mrs. F. D. Brown
4.87
Edwin L. Myers, Jr.
54.87
Deerfield State Bank
150.00
G. C. Andler
18.07
George L. Hurley
10.91
First National Bank of Deerfield
2,706.25
Mrs. F. Davison
27.62
Paul E. Leonard
18.07
John E. Rustman
36.15
Charles H. Smoot
36.15
American National Bank & Trust
1,063.75
Leo LaJeunesse
61.67
James Petersen
15.70
Village of Deerfield
9.30
Atar Chemical Corp.
87.83
Baxter & Woodman
269.01
Bowman Products Division
217.69
Thomas Breen
47.14
Charles Bruning Co.
86.77
H. J. Brusca Nursery
20.00
B.A.T. Inc.
2.50
A. M. Cleven
17.49
Commons Paint
18.64
Commonwealth Edison
1,813.67
Courtley Ltd.
69.30
Dahl's Auto Reconstruction
56.00
Deerfield Auto Parts
104.53
Deerfield Camera Shop
4.98
Deerfield Electric
318.53
Deerfield Paint & Glass
28.25
Deerfield Park District
1.50
Di Pietro Plumbing
10.00
Frank Eder
145.00
Glenn E. Elwart
14.74
Carl L. Gardner
380.00
Gee Builders
751.53
Gilmore International
65.77
Glader & Tazioli
100.00
Good -1 -lay insecticide
83.00
Great Lake Fire Equipment
66.28
L. Gulbrandsen
234.00
George Hall
17.25
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Hautau & Otto
$ 47.75
Herky's Trucking
3,438.00
Highland Park Chrysler
3.10
City of Highland Park
11,442.21
Highland Park Dodoge
12.37
Highland Park Hospital
60.00
Jay's Hy -Lift Mfg.
18.00
JK Addressing
39.10
Johns - Manville
1,102.92
Jones Chemicals
1,024.00
Kale Uniforms
26.54
Leonarde Keeler
-50.00
Kinduell Screen Products
135.00
Ed Klasinski
10.00
Knapp Bros. Shoe
39.00
Lake County Pipe
'46,99
Glenn Koets
15.00
Lilac Shoes
26.10
Dick Longtin's
4.68
Manor Hatters
2.06
Marsh & McLennan
48.00
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Menoni & Mocogni
544.50
Milton Merner
5.00
Metropolitan Disposal
209.55
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Meyer & Wenthe, Inc.
5.96
Mobile Communications Service
31.21
Motor Parts & Machine
29.98
Motorola Comm.
927.00
M. C. Mullins
16.75
Mutual Hardware & Supply
428.90
Mykroy Inc.
5.25
NCR Co.
63.53
National Tea Company
16.20
North Shore Gas Co.
62.27
Northshore Group Newspapers
12.00
O'Brien Mfg. Co.
414.64
P. B. Enterprises
333.12
Pedersen & Houpt
2,877.37
Petrolane Redigas
216.07
P. F. Pettibone
24.57
Perfection Forms
12.58
Petty Cash
32.92
Pickus Construction Co.
85.15
Postmaster
90.00
C. A. & D. L. Regan
10.00
Thomas G. Rogge
221.00
Harold Severns
30.00
Singer Printing
24.00
Standard Oil
1,244.67
Wm. I. Staton
40.00
Sunniday Chevrolet
27.88
Sunray DX Oil
283.24
Swiss Maid Embroidery
187.00
Touhy Lumber
101.60
Universal Phot
114.80
Verako Products
273.00
Village Hardware
87.47
H. 0. Walther Co.
500.00
Westminster Office Machine
11.10
Windsor Sales
25.00
Harold H. Winer
570.00
drapery Studio
43.00
Eutectic Welding
217.50
Ford Pharmacy
4.43
Antes Sign
65.00
Peter Baker
112.40
Bristol Co.
318.13
Helanders, Inc.
8.80
Irv's Fire Extnguisher
34.25
Lake Bluff Hardware
3.35
Libertyville Towel
4.00
McDonald's
3.92
Trotter Implement
64.95
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the payroll for
April, 1968 be'appr.oved' and the bills as listed above be approved for pay-
ment. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (b)
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was preeented amending the
License R.E. Brokers - "Fair Municipal Code, adding a new Article X -
Hous,ng" Applicable to Owners "Real Estate Brokers" to Chapter 17, and
0 -68 -20 a new Article XII - "Discrimination in
the Sale and Leasing of Real Estate" to
Chapter 27. Changes and additions to the ordinance which were approved at
the April 15th meeting were incorporated therein. Discussion was had on
several provisions of the ordinance, in particular the filing fee of $50.00.
It was the consensus of the Board that the phrase "upon payment of a filing
fee of $50.00" in Section 17.1008(2) be deleted.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee.Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the ordinance
be adopted, and published in pamphlet form as provided therein. Trustee
Craig stated he supported the licensing of real estate brokers, but felt the
statement of policy was the finest part of Article XII. The ordinance was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Kelm, Raff, Schleicher, Finney (4)
Nays: Bootz, Craig, Forrest (3)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
President Finney commended the members of the Human Relations Commission
who had worked many hours in public hearings and consideration..of a "Human
Dignity" ordinance. Mr. Howard Kane, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission,
on behalf of the Commission, expressed gratification for the adoption of the
ordirance as a noteworthy example of enlightenment and maturity of the
community as demonstrated over the months of hearings.
Report- FloodControl Meeting A report on the Flood Control meeting at
Northbrook was read. Trustee Forrest
stated that dredging was only part of the solution to the alleviation of
flodding, and three storage areas for flood waters were proposed. He reported
that a Steering Committee had been appointed to draw up resolutions for
consideration by the governing bodies of the communities.
P.C. Report -Tree Planting :in A report from the Plan Commission was,-read
Subdivisions recommending the amendment 6f Chapter 9,
paragraph 9.122 of the Municipal Code to
establish specific requirements for the landscaping of parkways. Trustee
Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the Plan Commission's report
be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the matter of
amending the requirements for landscaping of parkways be referred to the Plan
Commission for public heari.gg.
Notion carried unanimously.
The meeting was recessed at 9:35 p.m. and re-convened-at 9 :45 p.m.,
all members present.
P.C. Report - Rezoning & Resub. A,report from the Plan Commission recommended
Lot S, Thornhill Ranch Estates approval of the rezoning and resubdivision of
Lot S, Thornhill Ranch Estates,.as requested
by Mr. Robert Moran, the vacation of the westerly 100.36 feet of Elmwood
Avenue, provided that a 12 foot easement is granted for a 10 foot sidewalk
for access to the k.!ood land Park School, as approved by, the Park and School
Doards, and a 21 foot street pavement to match the existing improvement on
almwood Avenue.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that tKa :'lan Comml ss! on's
report be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
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Y@eati qn ordinances
Approve Preliminary Plat
Moran Subdivision
Commission. The Board asked
Boards approving the vacation
sidewalk to provide access to
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Mr. John Bure, attorney for the petitioner,
asked the Bond to approve the preliminary
plat of the Moran Resubdivision of Lot S,
Thornwhill Ranch - Estates, the owner having
agreed to all conditions specified by the Plan
that letters be obtained from the School and Park
of part of Elmwood Avenue and the easement for a
the school.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the Village attorney
prepared ordinances reclassifying the subject property as an R -4 Single - family
Residence District, and for the vacation of tFe westerly 100.36 feet of Elmwood
Avenue.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the preliminary
plat of Moran's Resubdivision of Lot S, Thornhill Ranch Estates, be approved
subject to the conditions listed by the Plan Commission. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
® Nays: None (0)
P.G. Report -Jem Resub;I. A report from the Plan Commission recommended
V Deerfield Acres Lots 41 42 approval of the preliminary plat of Jem
U 79,80, Parts of 77 ,7 Construction Company's Resubdivision of Lots 41.,
42, 19, 80 and parts of Lots 77 and 78, provided
that the petitioner will fully improve Cherry Street frontage of proposed lots A ,
2, 3, 4, and 5 except a sidewalk on the west side of Cherry Street, and bond be
posted for a proprtionate share of the cost of improving Cherry Street south of
the drainage ditch.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the report of
the Plan Commission be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
APprove Preliminary Plat The attorney representing the owner of the
Jem Resub. proposed Jem Construction Resubdivision stated
that he concurred in the recommendations of
the Plan Commission except the requirement that bond be posted for the improvement
of Cherry Street south-of the creek. He stated it would be an undue hardship
since it is not a full street, and that all abutting owners should be treated
equally if a street is com1tructed. It a bond must be posted, he asked that the
Board adopt a recapture ordinance. The Village attorney explained that a recapture
for street pavement is not feasible.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the preliminary
plat of the Jem Construction Company Resubdivision be approved on the basis of
conditions set forth by the Plan Commisston. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher
Nays: None (0)
BZA Report - Sideyard Variation A report from the
Hayden -1146 Country Lane read, recommendin
to permit a total
at 1146 Country Lane, as requested by the owner, Mr.
construct a garage.
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Board of Zoning Appeals was
g that a variation be granted
sideyard of 16 feet, 6 inches
Harvey Hayden, who wishes to
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the report of the
Board of Zoning Appeals be accepted. Motion-carried unanimously.
Authorize Ordinance- Si,deyard Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm,
Variation 1146 Country Lane that the Village attorney be instructed to
prepare an ordinance granting a variation from
the sideyard requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for the premises known as 1146
Country Lone, as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Motion carried unanimously.
BZA Report - Variations -Lots 22 A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals
& 23, Kings Cove Subdivision recommended denial of the petition of Er. Irwin
Blietz for variations from the front and side
W rd requirements on Lots 22 and 23, Kings Cove Subdivision, until.such time as the
petitioner submits written assurances that building practices will be changed to
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insure that there will be no future encroachments on required yard areas due
to errors and henceforth a proper tolerance from building.lines will be allowed.
Trustee Raff moved, eeconded by Trustee Forrest, that the report of the
Board of Zoning Appeals be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
Refer Blietz Letter to BZA A letter was received from Mr. Irwin Blietz,
outlining steps taken to preclude future
errors in locating houses which encroach on required yard areas. Mr. Robert
Fox, a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, stated that the letter submitted
by Mr. Blietz was satisfactory to him as an individual, but he could not speak
for the Board, although he felt it would satisfy the other members. Mr.
Blietz stated that relocation of the foundations would cost approximately
$10,000 and presented a plat showing that only corners of the residences pro-
jected into required yards.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the Board
approve the requested variation for Lot 23 but deny the variation for Lot 22.
The motion failed to pass by the following vote:
Ayes: Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (3)
Pays: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Finney (4)
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the recommenda-
tion of the-Board of Zoning Appeals be sustained, and variations for both lots
22 and 23 be denied. The motion failed to pass by the following vote:
Ayes: Raff, Schleicher (2)
gays: Boditz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm (4)
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the matter of
requested variations be referred back to the Board of Zoning Appeals for re-
consideration based on the letter dated May 6, 1968 from Mr. Itwiii Blietz,
V.otioii carried uiianimously.
.3esoluti.•o�� Establ i sni..g Trustee Bootz moved, secoi,ded by Trustee
Prevailing Wages Scnleicher, that the Resolution.be adopted
R- pU -14) establishing prevailing wages in the Village
of Deerfield for public works construction,
a certified copy to be sent to the Secretary of State. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Ways: None (0)
Approve Wolf & Co. Audit Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Craig, that Wolf & Company be authorized
to audit the accounts of the Village for the fiscal year 1967 -68. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
E.Side San. Interceptor The manager reported that a:-,section of the ,
S ,awer in Budget Jarge sanitary 'interceptor sewer in the Briar -
woods Country Club Estates Subdivision had
collapsed, and in replacing the collapsed tiles the entire line was found to be
in very poor condition. Approximately 1500 feet of 21 inch pipe should be re-
aced homes are completed and yards landscaped at an estimated cost of $28,000.
He stated the entire line should be replaced, except that part through the
Colony Point Subdivision which was replaced at the time the subdivision was
built.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the matter of
sewer replacement be referred to Baxter & Woodman for recommendation as to what
should be done, and sufficient funds be placed in the budget for this purpose.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
<ays : None ( 0)
Re: W.Deerfield Rd. Paving A letter was received from the Division
of Highways regarding the resurfacing of
Deerfield Road from Wilmot Road to the Railroad as a joint-State- Village project.
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Trustee Raff stated the pavement under the railroad subway should be replaced
and asked the manager to check the clearance necessary to permit the Fire
Department's snorkel to use the underpass.
No Condemnation -Bank A letter from the First National Bank asked
Parking Lot that a letter be sent to the Bank giving assurance
that the President and Board of Trustees would not
act to condemn the property owned by the Bank on which the Village is constructions
a public parking lot. A letter prepared by the Village attorney stated that it
is impossible for this Board to bind other Boards, but it is not the intention
of this Board to exercise its right to condemn the property. Trustee Raff moved,
seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the letter be approved, and the manager be
directed to sent the letter to the Rank.
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Motioh carried unanimously.
Approve Joint P.C. -Board A petition for annexation and a proposed annexation
Hearing June 6 - Travenol agreement were received from Travenol Laboratories,
Lab. Petition for Annexation the owner of property west of l•lilmot Road extending
by Trustee Kelm, that the
Plan Commission -Board of
to the Toll Road. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded
matter be referred to the Plan Commission for a joint
Trustees hearing on June 6, 1968.
Motion carried unanimoulsy.
Approve Final Plat Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm,
Shepard Subdivision that the final plat of Shepard's Resubdivision be
approved and execution authorized. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm (4)
Nays: Raff, Schleicher (2)
Re: Hovland S/A The manager reported that he had received a letter
from Charles Greengard Associates regarding the
construction of surface improvements in part of Hovland Subdivision. The engineer
stated that preliminary work would take approximately 6 to 8 weeks, since work
done heretofore would be of little value. The manager stated Greengard Associates
had been designated on the basis that the cost would be lowered by the amount
previously paid, and he will write the firm notifying them that no further work
should be done until further notice. It was the consensus of the Board that
cost figures for engineering servicee be obtained from other firms.
S.C. Recommendation A report from the Safety Council recommended that
Re: Deerfield Rd. Sidewalk. sidewalks be constructed on the north side of
Deerfield Road from Beverly Place to Heather Lane.
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the report of the Safety
Council be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the manager be
directed to sent letters to owners of property on the north side of Deerfield
Road requesting the construction of sidewalks for the safety of the school
children, as recommended by the Safety Council. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Craig asked that the Safety Council look into the matter of
speeding on Longfellow and Kipling by motorists bypassing the Waukegan- Deerfield
Road intersection. The Board approved referral to the Safety Council.
A letter from the Division of Highways reported that bids for Motor Fuel
Tax projects in the Village will be opened on May 9 and 14.
Approve $16,711 Reservoir Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that
Const. Arnold Pedersen ppyment of $16,711.00 be approved to Arnold Pedersen
Building Corporation.f or work:completed on the west
side reservoir, as recommended by the engineers. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
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Approve $220.59 -B & W Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Engineering Services Kelm, that payment of $220.59 be approved to
Baxter & Woodman for engineering services in
connection with the construction of the west side reservoir. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None .(0)
Reports - Communications A letter from the Deerfield Savings & Loan
asked the Board to grant permission to erect
a sign on the Waukegan Road frontage of their property similar to the one on
Deerfield Road. It was pointed out that all previous requests for variations
for signs had been granted after a hearing by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and
hoped to avoid delay b9casioned by a public hearing on the request. Trustee
Raff stated that he saw no reason for bypassing the Board of Zoning Appeals
and publication of the notice of hearing.
A letter from the Village of Bannockburn stated would be given shortly
on the request of the Village of Deerfield to allow construction of a storm
sewer on the Bannockburn side of Nbr.th Avenue.
A letter from the Division of Waterways outlined State requirements for
recording of subdivisions within 500 feet of a watercourse drfiining 640 or more
acres.
A letter from the Village of Wheeling asked for a copy of Deerfield's
Open Housing Ordinance.
The Village attorney will check for any changes in the laws regarding
1 i abi Ii ty for damage resulti mg,,from r..i.ov_.and..civi' 1 commotion in connection wi th
questions on coverage from the insurance agents for the Village.
An invitation to hear Cook County Sheriff Joseph Wood discuss crime rates
was received from the Highl @rid Park Chamber of Commerce. The dinner meeting will
be held May 21st.
A'letter from the Deerfield Family Day Committee asked the Village to
close Deerfield Road from 11:30 am until 1 :30 p.m. on July 4th.
The Board approved a Plan Commission meeting on May 16th to report.
progress on the Master Plan study.
Two letters were received expressing thanks for loads of dirt removed
from Village construction projects.
The President reported that a letter from the Northeastern Illinois
Planning Commission bsked';that a Village contribution of $440 be kept in mind
in preparing the budget. A letter from the Lake County Civil Defense organization
asked for Deerfield's cooperation in the weather watch program..
A letter from the Mayor of Waukegan asked for the participation of
Deerfield with a float in the celebration of Illinois Sesquicentennial program
on August 16 -18 in Waukegan. The letter will be referred to the Family Day
Committee and local service organizations.
A letter from a Central Avenue resident complained about sump pump
drainage on her lawn. The building commissioner stated he had offered to give
permission to tie into the storm sewer. Trustee Craig suggested the matter be
taken up with the builder.
Trustee Forrest asked that the continued use of the residence at 29
Deerfield Road as a business office by the Kennedy organization be investigated.
A 60 day extension expiring in February had been granted by the Board.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconded by
Trustee Forrest, the meeting was adjourned at 12 midnight...
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APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk