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November 4, 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, November 4, 1968 at 8:10 p.m. The clerk nailed 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 Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that minutes of the regular
meeting.held October 21, 1968 be approved as .submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Craig,
Sec. 27.1207(b) R.E. Review that the ordinance be adopted amending Section
Board Procedures 27.1207(b) of.the Municipal Code by deleting
(0 -68 -54 the-first and second sentences thereof per-
taining to procedures of the Real Estate
Review Board, the said or_dihance to be published in pamphlet form. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance- Mun..Code Amend. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Chap. 18, Article II Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted
Garbage & Refuse amending Article II of Chapter 18 of the
Municipal Code, pertaining to garbage and
refuse, the said ordinance to be published in pamphlet form. ADopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
THe President signed the ordinance indicating his, approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun, Code Amend. A brief discussion was had on the ordinance
Sec. 17.704 & 17.705 amending Sections 17.704 and 17.705 of the
Scavenger Insurance & Bond Municipal C6de. The word "each" was added
(0- 68 -56) to Section 17.705(c) to read (each 32 gallons
maximum).
Trustee Bootz then moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the ordinance be adopted
amending Sections 17.704 and 17.705 of the Municipal Code pertaining to insurance
and bond requirements for scavengers, said ordinance to be published in pamphlet
form. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his aapproval thereof.
The manager reported-he had received several telephone calls from residents
who objected to garden waste containers at the curb.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. After a discussion of license fees for dry
Dry Cleaning Establishments cleaning establishments, Trustee Raff moved,
Article %.� Chap. 17 seconded by Trustee Craig, that the ordinance
(0- 68 -57) be adopted amending Chapter 17-of the Municipal
Code by adding a new Article X entitled "Dry
Cleaning Establishments ", with a license fee of $50.00 for dry cleaning establishments
with ten or less employees, and $75.00 for establishments with more than ten employees.
the said ordinancb "to be published in pamphlet form.
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Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Delete Stop Signs - Oxford & amending the Municipal Code by the deletion of stop
Westgate Intersection signs at the Westgate- Oxford Road intersection. The
ordinance was read in full.
Authorize Purchase The manager reported he had reviewed truck bids
4 trucks received-at the October 21 meeting, and recommended
that the bid of Gilmore International be accepted
for a 1969 International Scout at the bid price of $2,200.00 and an International service
utility truck at the bid price of $2,600.00;.and the bid of Schuster Equipment Co. be
accepted for two 4x4 Dodge trucks with cabs and hoists at the bid price of $8,345.76.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the Board authorize the purchase
of trucks as reocmmended by the manager. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
1-0 Nays: None (0)
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Authorize Plans & Specs.. A report on storm sewers was submitted by the manager,
C1� Orchard St. Storm SEwer who recommended that the Village proceed forthwith
V to undertake the construction of a storn_.sewer)on
Orchard Street to alleviate flooding problems in the area. lie estimated the cost of
construction to be $4,200. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that Baxter
and Woodman be authorized to.prepare plans and specifications for the Orchard Street
storm sewer. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig;, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Ordinance Re:. Discussion was had on the abatement of part of the
Abatement Part of Levy levy for General Corporate Purposes, since it was
the intention of the Board that the tax be spread
on the basis of a .217 rate instead of the .25 rate which will otherwise be used. Trustee
Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the Village attorney be directed to prepare
an ordinance abating $185,000 of the present tax levy for General Corporate Purposes.
Motion.carried unanimously.
BZA.Report- Standard Oil Petition The report of the Board of Zoning Appeals was read
for Variation -700 Waukegan recommending denial of the petition of Standard Oil
for a variation to permit a rear yard of five feet
at 700 Waukegan Road instead of the fifty foot rear yard required where business zoned
property abuts property zoned for residential use.
A lengthy discussion ensued in which the attorney for Standard Oil pointed out
that the owners of the abutting property favored the granting of the variation, and no
objectors had appeared.,at'..the public hearings on the petition. Messrs. Robert Hampton
and Thomas Naumann and Mrs. Gerald Clampitt, members of the Zoning Board, explained the
reasons for recommending denial of the petition, Mr. Naumann pointing out that the en-
croachment of the:.building into the rear yard co&ld be reduced by redesigning the building
to provide storage space at the north where no side yard is required. Mr. Bill Emery,
the lessor of the service station, stated the larger building and storage space was needed
to adequately serve his customers, and it would be'a hardship to continue to operate his
business with existing facilities. Mr. Naumann stated that it was the opinion of the
majority of members of the Zoning Board that a dangerous precedent would be set for
future construction in the business district if the variation were granted. Mr. Robert
York, Whittier Avenue, pointed out the proposed Master Plan indicated an expansion of
the central business district.-to include the proprty adjacent to the Standard Oil property,
and it was his opinion that the proposed building would not only benefit the owner but
would also - enhance the appearance of the area. Mr. Stanley White, Chairman of the Board
of 'Zoning Appeals, stgted that the petitioner had agreed to erect a.7 foot fence along
the west property line abutting on residential property., with a steel guard rail. The
Board of Trustees reviewed the plot plan showing the location of the proposed building.
Reports Re:-Storm Drainage
Despite
several calls by the building commissionernto
received to the Village's inquiries
the Toll
regarding
Road Commission, no response has
storm water drainage problems in
been
the We -Go
Park Subdivision area.
The Village attorney reported
he had been unable to make an appointment
with Judge
Dixon until next week to discuss the
problems
of Central Drainage District No.
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Authorize Ordinance Re:. Discussion was had on the abatement of part of the
Abatement Part of Levy levy for General Corporate Purposes, since it was
the intention of the Board that the tax be spread
on the basis of a .217 rate instead of the .25 rate which will otherwise be used. Trustee
Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the Village attorney be directed to prepare
an ordinance abating $185,000 of the present tax levy for General Corporate Purposes.
Motion.carried unanimously.
BZA.Report- Standard Oil Petition The report of the Board of Zoning Appeals was read
for Variation -700 Waukegan recommending denial of the petition of Standard Oil
for a variation to permit a rear yard of five feet
at 700 Waukegan Road instead of the fifty foot rear yard required where business zoned
property abuts property zoned for residential use.
A lengthy discussion ensued in which the attorney for Standard Oil pointed out
that the owners of the abutting property favored the granting of the variation, and no
objectors had appeared.,at'..the public hearings on the petition. Messrs. Robert Hampton
and Thomas Naumann and Mrs. Gerald Clampitt, members of the Zoning Board, explained the
reasons for recommending denial of the petition, Mr. Naumann pointing out that the en-
croachment of the:.building into the rear yard co&ld be reduced by redesigning the building
to provide storage space at the north where no side yard is required. Mr. Bill Emery,
the lessor of the service station, stated the larger building and storage space was needed
to adequately serve his customers, and it would be'a hardship to continue to operate his
business with existing facilities. Mr. Naumann stated that it was the opinion of the
majority of members of the Zoning Board that a dangerous precedent would be set for
future construction in the business district if the variation were granted. Mr. Robert
York, Whittier Avenue, pointed out the proposed Master Plan indicated an expansion of
the central business district.-to include the proprty adjacent to the Standard Oil property,
and it was his opinion that the proposed building would not only benefit the owner but
would also - enhance the appearance of the area. Mr. Stanley White, Chairman of the Board
of 'Zoning Appeals, stgted that the petitioner had agreed to erect a.7 foot fence along
the west property line abutting on residential property., with a steel guard rail. The
Board of Trustees reviewed the plot plan showing the location of the proposed building.
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Deny Standard Oil Petition Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Variation 700 Waukegan Rd. Forrest, that the petition of Standard Oil
Company for a variation to permit a rear yard
of five feet at 700 Waukegan Road be denied. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (4)
Nays: Bootz, Craig (2)
The meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:50 p.m., all
members present. Trustee Raff moved, sec onded by Trustee Craig, that the meeting
be recessed to reconvene as the Board of Local Improvements. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting was reconvenddaat'9755,.p.=, all members present.
Accept Improvements Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm,
Briarwood Vista Unit #4 that sdbdivision improvements in Briarwood
Release U.S. Treasurer Notes Vista Subdivision Unit #4 be approved and
accepted by the Village subject to ane year's
maintenance, and the Village treasurer be authorized to release the three U.S.
Treasury Notes to the developer, Mr. Joe Horwitz, which were deposited with the
treasurer in lieu of bond, as recommended.by the building commissioner. Adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, &oTFest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Final Payment $8700 Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm,
Wm. Zeigler - Wilmot School Sewer that the final payment of $8,700.00 be approved
to William. Zeigler & Son, Inc. for construction
of the Wilmot School Sewer Extension, as recommended by Baxter and Woodman, engineers.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payment $997.60. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Raff,
Baxter & Woodman - Wilmot that payment of $997.60 be approved to Baxter
School Sewer and Woodman for engineering services in
connection with the construction of the Wilmot
School sanitayysewer extension. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Discussion - Village Clerk's A brief discussion was had on the duties and
Salary and Duties and salary of the Village clerk. A copy of
the memorandum prepared by the manager will
be given to the clerk, who agreed to keep track of time spent on the clerk's
duties.
Reports- Communications In ,answer to an inquiry regarding architectural
conformity in the business district, the
Chamber of Cmmerce stated they did not see how there could be conformance, and
suggested that the Plan Commission might give consideration to this matter.
A notice was received from the Cook County Zoning Board.regarding a hearing
on a petition to rezone property south of Phil Johnson's to permit the operation
of a restaurant. Decision was made that the manager attend the hearing and ask
leave to file the Village's answer within 15 days.
Approve Payment $6101.92 Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz,
Hazel Bridge - Eric Bolander that the final payment of $6,101.92 be approved
to Eric Bolander Construction Company, this
amount being the Village's share of the cost for construction of. the Hazel Avenue
bridge. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Authorize Execution of Contract Trustee Raff moved, seconded by.Trustee Bootz,
Lakeland Const. North Ave. Storm that the President and clerk be authorized to
Sewer execute the contracttw2thi,Lakeland Construction
Company for installation of the North Avenue
storm sewer. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
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Approve Payment $22388.06 Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
Arnold Pedersen - West Side that payment of $22,388.06 be approved to Arnold
Reservoir Pedersen Building Corporation for work completed
on the west side reservoir, as recommended by the
engineers. Adopted by toe following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reports- Communications .
by the General Assembly # 1967.
pertaining to the Read Fstate Re,
tion of complaints. Toe Village
for the President's s$gnatpre.
A letter was received from Representative Anthony
Scariano regarding the "open meeting" law enacted
Trustee Forrest pointed out that the ordinance
7iew Board provides for closed meetings for the investiga-
attorney will prepare a letter regarding his matter
Notice was received from the Department of Public Health that permits had been
approved for water main extensions in Richards. Subdivision, Robert Moran's Resubdivision,
and in Hertel Lane, $pedal Assessment No. 106.
A copy of aalettpr sent to the City of Highland Park was received from the Lake
County Health Department directing that septic systems serving three houses on Deerfield
Road be corrected.
Appoint Pres. Finney Discussion was had on the reorganization of the Lake
Lake Co. Mun. League County Municipal League, the proposed schedule of
Authorize Up to $100 Dues dues and the appointment of a representative to the
D Executive Board. Trustee Raff proposed, and the
Board concurred, that President Finney represent the Village on the Executive Board,
with Trustee Craig as an alternate.
Trustee Raff Movp4, seconded-by Trustee Bootz, that the Board approve dues up to
$100 for municipalities with populations from 10,000 to 25,000. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Fprrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reports - Communications The manager reported that an engineer on the Milwaukee
Railroad had thought his train had struck a girl
walking along the tracks near Tastee Freeze. Fortunatelj",,, investigation by the Police
and Fire Departments 4a4 sown that no accident had occurred. He stated that he had
called the Milwaukee 444 bead and the High School asking for cooperation in the prevention
of accidents, since T}jny c�ildren walk along the tracks. He proposed that the Village
Approve Payment $295.52
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
Baxter & Woodman -West Side
that payment of $295.52 be approved to Baxter and
Reservoir
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)
Approve Payment $39.38
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
Baxter & Woodman Consultation
that payment of $39.38 be approved to Baxter and
Woodman for consultation on sanitary sewer in-
filtration. Adopted by the following
vote:
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Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm,
Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
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Approve 1956 Fee Schequje &
A letter from Baxter and Woodman, with a statement
Payment $2349.61 to Baxter
for engineering services in connection with the
& Woodman -E Side Interceptor
East Side Interceptor Sewer, stated that charges
heretofore billed had been based on the 1946
fee schedule of the Society of Professional
Engineers, but increased costs for salaries
and operating expenses }pow require
charges based on the 1956 schedule.
Trustee Craig Toved, seconded
by Trustee Raff, that payment of $2,349.61 be
approved to Baxter a44 Woodman, and
the 1956 schedule of fees for future work be approved.
Adopted by the follow#g vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm,
Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reports- Communications .
by the General Assembly # 1967.
pertaining to the Read Fstate Re,
tion of complaints. Toe Village
for the President's s$gnatpre.
A letter was received from Representative Anthony
Scariano regarding the "open meeting" law enacted
Trustee Forrest pointed out that the ordinance
7iew Board provides for closed meetings for the investiga-
attorney will prepare a letter regarding his matter
Notice was received from the Department of Public Health that permits had been
approved for water main extensions in Richards. Subdivision, Robert Moran's Resubdivision,
and in Hertel Lane, $pedal Assessment No. 106.
A copy of aalettpr sent to the City of Highland Park was received from the Lake
County Health Department directing that septic systems serving three houses on Deerfield
Road be corrected.
Appoint Pres. Finney Discussion was had on the reorganization of the Lake
Lake Co. Mun. League County Municipal League, the proposed schedule of
Authorize Up to $100 Dues dues and the appointment of a representative to the
D Executive Board. Trustee Raff proposed, and the
Board concurred, that President Finney represent the Village on the Executive Board,
with Trustee Craig as an alternate.
Trustee Raff Movp4, seconded-by Trustee Bootz, that the Board approve dues up to
$100 for municipalities with populations from 10,000 to 25,000. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Fprrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reports - Communications The manager reported that an engineer on the Milwaukee
Railroad had thought his train had struck a girl
walking along the tracks near Tastee Freeze. Fortunatelj",,, investigation by the Police
and Fire Departments 4a4 sown that no accident had occurred. He stated that he had
called the Milwaukee 444 bead and the High School asking for cooperation in the prevention
of accidents, since T}jny c�ildren walk along the tracks. He proposed that the Village
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consider the installation of a fence along.-the right -of -way for a distance -,of
afproximately 800 feet, at a cost of $2.00 per foot. He thought it was possible
that the railroad might pay for the fence.. The matter will be discussed at a
future meeting.
Automobile specifications for police cars were discussed briefly and will
be on the agenda for the next meeting.
President Finney reported he had received a communication from the North-
eastern Illinois Planning Commission and copies will be distributed to the Board.
A letter from the American Cancer Assocation asking for a Proclamation will be
answered by the manager who will explain the Village's policy on such requests.
Trustee Kelm stressed the urgency of resolving the extension of Carlisle
Avenue from Colony Point ".to Briarwoods.Vista Subdivision, as requestdd by School.
Districts Nos. 108 and 109. President Finney stated that the Plan Commission and
Planning Consultant are very busy with the Matter Plan and scheduled neighbbrhbod"
meetings. Trustees Craig and Forrest both stated the street must be constructed
with a minimum of delay and suggested the Plan Commission be asked to consider
the matter as an emergency for immediate action.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Raff, seconddd by
Trustee Schleicher, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk
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