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November 18, 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 18, 1968 at.8:20 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported
that the following were
Present: H. Ross Finney, President
Raymond L. Craig
Bernard Forrest
George Kelm
Charles H. Raff
George3P. Schleicher
Absent: Charles R. Bootz,
and that a gporum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were
Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held November 4, 1968 be approved as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
The manager stated that the minutes of the meeting held October 21, 1968 showed
award of the contract to Robinson and Brock for construction of the North Avenue storm
sewer, instedd of the East Interceptor sewer. The correction will be made.
President Finney presented key rings with the Village seal and cards expressing
appreciation to members of the various Boards and Commission, Trustees and the clerk
who have served for the past year.
Approve Bills- Payroll The payroll for the month of October, 1968 and the
following bills were presented for consideration:
October payroll
$37,989.39
Baxter and Woodman
292.52
Arnold PedersenBuilding Corp.
22,388.06
Rose T. S. Atkin
1.94
E. G. Habenicht
18.07
Baxter and Woodman
211.03
Eric Bolander Construction Co.
6,101.92
Wm. Zeigler & Son
8,700.00
Baxter and Woodman
997.60
American National Bank & Trust Co.
10,072.75
Walter Bena
10.00
John E. Reid
751.50
Mrs. Charles Benore
21.04
Village of Deerfield
3.96
Arthur J. Finnell
25.00
Deerfield Public Library
86.52
Universal Photo-Systems
66.25
Village of Deerfield
99.40
F. Landon Cartage
5.25
Zera Construction Co.
184.00
Mrs. Marie Haydan
25.00
Daniel Kleczka
4.40
Village of Deerfield
20.60
Postmaster
186.92
Deerfield Public-Library
25,420.68
Dempster Home Developers
2,282.25
Perry Electric Co.
159.63
Kenneth R. Boyer
7.84
Village of Deerfield
17.16
William Fields
11.14
Village of Deerfield
13.86
David Lang
25.00
David R. Allen
95.15
William Dunn
20.50
.gears Bank &.Trust
8,715.25
Artistic Janitor
32.68
Auto Clutch & Parts
101.23
Badger Meter
183.23
Peter Baker & Son
86.50
Baxter and Woodman
2,424.99
Beeson's Nursery
9.00
156
Beff Equipment & Sales
$ 232.00
Russell A. Behrens
180.00
B.I.F.
366.10
Carl R. Blongren
14.00
Bowman Products Division
181.33
Fred G. Breitling
224.70
Carolyn A. Jones
224.70
Edward Brodsky
8.15
James:!Bulger
4.22
B.A.T. Inc.
149.30
Burris Equipment Co.
84.15
A. M. Cleven
2.45
Commons Paint & Glass
1.50
C. T. & M.
2,429.50
Dahl's Auto Reconstruction
40.25
R. Dawson
260.00
Dearborn Chemical
23.22
Deerfield Automotive
37.14
Deerfield Camera Shop
2.59
Deerfield Disposal
3.50
Deerfield Electric
33.00
Deerfield Oil Co.
168.60
Raul Degener
25.00
Dewyer, Inc.
16.88
E & H Utility Sales
197.69
E & J TV Repair
3.90
Charles Foelsch, M.D.
23.50
Ford Pharmacy
2.25
Carl C. Freiman
2.00
Frontier Publishing Co.
120.00
Frost Hardware
2.80
Carl L. Gardner
419.00
Gerber Mfg. Co.
42.53
Gift Lantern
22.32
Gilmore International
108.30
Good -Way Insecticide
82.17
Charles Gross
25.00
Lewi Gulbrandsen
458.40
George Hall
27.25
Hamer Hargrave
894.22
Harry's Grill
3.94
Hetlinger Tire
299.18
Highland Park Chrysler
8.14
Hollister Newspapers
26.40
Hughes & Orr
180.00
Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
388.87
Illinois Society df Professional Engineers
80.00
International Chief of P61ice
25.00
Interstate Electric Supply
143.28
Irv's Fire Extinguisher
6.00
Albert S. Jacobs
1,170.00
Phil Johnson
18.50
Jones Chemicals
640.00
D.D. Kennedy, Inc.
527.37
Lakeland,Publishing, Inc.
26.10
Lilac Shoes
24.30
Lindemann Pharmacy
40.90
Madison Chemical
.24.96
Marsh & McLennan
1,339.00
Masterbilt Fence
295.00
Menoni & Mocogni
15.00
Metropolitan Disposal
3.30
Modern Stump Removal
250.00
Motor Parts & Machine
40.80
Mutual Services
35.92
N C R Co.
489.25
Nati6nal?.Tea Co.
15.36
Morrison & Nemanich
l,g90.lO
Navy Brand Mfg. Co.
33.73
North Shore Gas
95.45
O.Z.O. Tool Sales
10.88
Pedersen & Houpt
2,237.50
Petrolane Redigas
38.75
P. F. Pettibone
14.98
Petty Cash
113.46
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Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the payroll for October 1968
be approved and the bills as listed above.be approved for payment. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (b)
Nays: None (0)
Petition to Close High A petition signed by residents of Summit Drive,
School Drive for Cars Summit Court, Portage Pass and Mountain Drive
was presented by Mr. Frederic Finne. The petition
asked that High School Drive be limited to pedestrian traffic only, and called to the
attention of the Board the hazardous traffic conditions which'.have developed since the
drive was paved. At least two near accidents have occurred when cars driven by
students have gone out of control Mr. Finne:- stated Mr. Zaeske of the High School ad-
ministration had told him that the hazard had been recognized by the High School
authorities, and they would prefer that the drive be closed to vehicular traffic.
The street is not needed for school buses at this time. He stated that stop signs
erected in the past few days had alleviated conditions somewhat, but urged the Board
to take action to close the street to vehicular traffic as soon as possible.
The Village attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to close High School
Drive to all but pedestrian traffic and the manager directed to check with the High
School to make sure that there will be no objection to this action. President Finney
asked that the Police Department assign a car to the area when school is closing to
help control traffic until the ordinance closing the street can be passed.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. An ordinance was presented amending Section 20.203(b)
Stop Signs Summit & High School of the Municipal Code to add.the following-'.to the
(0- 68 -58) list of designated stop streets:
High School Drive, southbound, at Summit Drive
High School Drive, northbound,.at the entrance road to the high school
The ordinance was read in full.
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 then moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the said ordinance be
adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays:, None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Pioneer Newspapers
$ 69,39
Postmaster
120.00
Ronald C. Randall
1,512.00
Recorder of Deeds
60.00
Richardson Publishing
81.00
T. G. Rogge
6.00
Roscoe Co.
4.50
Shore Line Blue Print
3.00
Sinclair Mineral & Chemical
158.80
Singer Printing
41.:50
Wm, Staton
25.00
Norris W. Stilphen
112.87
Sunniday Chevrolet
58.39
Sunnyside Dodge
33.82
United Laboratories, Inc.
549.25
Universal Photo
18.10
Verako Products
59.24
Veto Sales & Service
65.10
Elliot A. Vick
11.35
Village Hardware
73.39
Walker Construction
180.00
Waukegan Blue Print
68.58
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Waukegan News
21.06
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Westminster Office Machines
10.50
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Harold H. Winer
510.00
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Zera Construction Co.
4,656.00
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Commonwealth Edison
1,212.93
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the payroll for October 1968
be approved and the bills as listed above.be approved for payment. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (b)
Nays: None (0)
Petition to Close High A petition signed by residents of Summit Drive,
School Drive for Cars Summit Court, Portage Pass and Mountain Drive
was presented by Mr. Frederic Finne. The petition
asked that High School Drive be limited to pedestrian traffic only, and called to the
attention of the Board the hazardous traffic conditions which'.have developed since the
drive was paved. At least two near accidents have occurred when cars driven by
students have gone out of control Mr. Finne:- stated Mr. Zaeske of the High School ad-
ministration had told him that the hazard had been recognized by the High School
authorities, and they would prefer that the drive be closed to vehicular traffic.
The street is not needed for school buses at this time. He stated that stop signs
erected in the past few days had alleviated conditions somewhat, but urged the Board
to take action to close the street to vehicular traffic as soon as possible.
The Village attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to close High School
Drive to all but pedestrian traffic and the manager directed to check with the High
School to make sure that there will be no objection to this action. President Finney
asked that the Police Department assign a car to the area when school is closing to
help control traffic until the ordinance closing the street can be passed.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. An ordinance was presented amending Section 20.203(b)
Stop Signs Summit & High School of the Municipal Code to add.the following-'.to the
(0- 68 -58) list of designated stop streets:
High School Drive, southbound, at Summit Drive
High School Drive, northbound,.at the entrance road to the high school
The ordinance was read in full.
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 then moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the said ordinance be
adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays:, None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance
be published in pamphlet form. Motion carried unanimously.,
Reports - Village Attorney. The Village attorney reported that the 10 day
period required before execution of the
contract for construction of Hertel Lane improvements had not yet expired, but the
resolution awarding the contract provides for execution'thereof by the President
and clerk, and therefore, no further action by the Board was required.
He reported that he had met with Judge Dixon, who was very cooperative,
regarding east drainage ditch commissinns and problems. He will meet with the
attorney for the Drainage Commission to discuss annexation of the drainage
ditch south of Deerfield Road to the district under the jurisdiction of the
Commission controlling the ditch extending northerly.
In connection with the request for the transfer of a cab license to a new
owner, he stated a public hearing is not required, only the approval 6f the
transfer by the Board of Trustees if the applicant meets the requirements of the
ordinance.
He reported that the County Clerks of Lake and Cook Counties had agreed
that the ordinance to abate part of the tax levy for General Corporate Purposes
would accomplish the Board's intention to levy a tax for that purpose at the
rate 6f approximately .217 per $100 assessed valuation.
The Village attorney left the meeting at 9:05 p.m., and was thereafter
represented by Mr. James Stucko.
Ordinance -Mu. Code Amend. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Delete Stop Sign - Oxford- Kelm, that the ordinance be adopted amending
Westgate Intersection Section 20.203(b) of the Municipal Code by
(0- 68 -59) deleting from the list of designated stop
streets the following:
Oxford Road at Westgate Road (from a northerly direction)
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, +Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the said ordinance be
published in pamphlet form. Motion carried unanimously.
A report on the clerk's duties will be prepared for the next meeting.
Toll Rd. Drainage Problem Mr. Robert Bowen, building commissioner, reported
he had received no response to his letters to
the Toll Road Commission regarding drainage problems in the We -Go Park Subdivision
area. It was pointed out that the Village provides water and /or sewer services
to the Toll Road installation at the Deerfield Toll Plaza which is evidence of the
Village's cooperation with the Commission. President Finney asked for the files
on this matter and will take up the problem personally with the Commission.
Appoint Mr. E. J. Walsh The Manpower Commission's report having been
to Youth Council received, President Finney proposed the
appointment of Mr. Edward J. Walsh to fill
the vacancy on the Youth Council. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig,
that the Board approve the appointment of Mr. Walsh.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation- Ordinance The first presentation was made of the
A*ating Part of G.C.P.Tax Levy ordinance abating part of the tax levy for
General Corporate Purposes. The ordinance
was read in full.
Discussion - Scavenger Services A resolution approving a fee schedule for
& Rates scavenger service in the Village was presented
and read in full. A lengthy discussion ensued
regarding rates for once - per -week service, limitaitons on number of containers,
the draft of an information sheet on scavenger services to be distributed to
residents by the scavengers, and the comments thereon by the scavengers. Several
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members stated it was their opinion that the subject had been thoroughly covered in
previous discussion6 and suggested that it might be desirable to see if any other
scavenger would be willing to provide service and what rates would be charged. Trustee
raff suggested that the Chamber of Commerce be asked to comment on the number of
scavengers to be licensed by the Village, with particular reference to commercial and
industrial services.
The meeting was recessed at 10:00 p.m., and reconvened at 10:15 p.m.
Resolution- Maximum Rates Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
for Scavenger Services that the.word "maximum" be inserted in the
(R- 68 -29). resolution heretofore presented to read, "That the
maximum fee schedule for scavengers ..... ".
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Kelm then moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the resolution be adopted
establishing maximum rates for scavenger service, to be effective November 18, 1968.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Kelm, Schleicher, Finney (4)
Nays: Forrest, Raff (2)
The President signed the resolution indicating his approval thereof.
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V Craig suggested that the pickup of garden and lawn wastes be pointed out as an optional
V service. It was agreed that for once -per -week service the number of containers be
limited to two, that garden waste containers be unlimited in number, and that garden
and lawn wastes shall not be placed,in the same containers with garbage and refuse. The
manager will arrange for copies of the information sheet to be given to the scavengers
who will ditribute them to their customers.
Accept Surface Improvements Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
Clavinia Sub. Unit #4 that surface improvements in Clavinia Subdivision
Unit No. 4 be accepted subject to one year's
maintenance, as recommended by the building commissioner. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher .(5)
Nays: None (0)
Refer Lake Co. Public Works Trustee Craig moored, seconded by Trustee Schleicher,
Dept. Letter to B & W that the letter from the Lake County Public Works
Department regarding sewerage be referred to
Baxter!and.Woodman;.engineers •for the Village. Motion carried unanimously.
Zoning Map to NE Ill. P.C. A letter from Northeastern Illinois Planning
Commission requested copies of the Village's
Master,Plan, zoning map and related documents. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Kelm, that the zoning map be sent to Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission with a
letter advising them that a revised Master Plan is in preparation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Approve $440 to NE Ill. P.C. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that
. .payment of $440.00 he approved to Northeastern
Illinois Planning Commission for dues. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes :. Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: -None (0)
Authorize Execution of Contrafit
Robinson & Brock Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Raff,
E Side Interceptor Sewer that the President and clerk be authorized to
e9ecute the contract with Robinson and Brock for the
construction of the East side interceptor sewer. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
Vote for Wm. Bohn & Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
Wm. Heimann -IMRF Trustees that the Village's ballot for Trustees of the
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund be cast for
William G: Bohm and William L. Heimann.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Approve Bulletins 5 & 6 Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
West Side Reservoir Schleicher, that Bulletins Nos. 5 and 6
Increase $387 submitted by Baxter and Woodman be approved,
a net increase df $387.00 in the contract
with Arnold Pedersen Building Corporation for the construction of the West Side
reservoir and pumping station. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Raff proposed that a Public Works Day be designated with a tour
of PublicWork s facilities next spring. The Board approved the manager's suggestion
that tours be arranged for the, next Deerfield Family Day. The West side reservoir
will be dedicated as soon as it has been accepted, and it was suggested that the
Park Commissioners be invited to participate in the dedciation.
Approve Transfer Cab License
to Nello Castallani
Company to Nello Castallani, there
cabs.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
that the Board authorize and approve the .
transfer of the license issued to Central Cab
being compliance with all regulations for taxi-
Approve Payment $63486.48 to Trustee Raff moved, seconded.by Trustee Craig,
Peter Baker & Son MFT Sec. 25CS that payment of $63,486.48 be approved to
Peter Baker and Son Co. for work completed in
connection with MFT project Section 25 -CS, overlayment.of pavement on arterial and
non - arterial streets, as recommended by the engineers, Baxter and Woodman. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0.)
Approve Change in Plans Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
25 -CS Deduct $6480.63 that the Board approve a change in plans in
connection with MFT project Section 25 -CS,
overlayment of pavement, a net deduction of $6,480.63 in the contract with
Peter Baker and Son Co. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payment $2584.16 Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee
Baxter & Woodman - 25 -CS Schleicher, that payment of $2,584.16 be
approved to Baxter.-.and Woodman for engineering
services in connection with MFT project Section 25 -CS, overlayment of pavement.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (5)
Nays: None (0)
S.C. Report - Sidewalks &
Lights on Waukegan Rd.
southward from existing sidewalks to
system be extended from the Sara Lee
County Line Roads. After a brief di
the Safety Council thanking them for
has been taken under advisement.
A letter from the.Safety Council recommended
that sidewalks be constructed on both the
east and west dides of Waukegan Road extending
County Line Road, and that the street light
plant to the intersection of Waukegan and
acussion, the manager was directed to write to
the report and informing them that the matter
S.C. Report -Stop Signs A report from the Safety Council. recommended
Dartmouth & Birchwood that stop signs be erected on Dartmouth Lane
at the Birchwood - Dartmouth intersection. The
Village attorney was requested to prepare the ordinance as recommended.
The manager reported that the Superintendent of Public Works had checked
bushes at the Dartmouth- Birchwood intersection which the Safety Council felt were
hazardous.
Approve United Funds Signs Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm,
to January 1, 1969 that the Board approve the request of the
Deerfield Area United Fund to permit the main-
tenance of signs at the Village Hall and St. Gregory's Church until January 1, 1969,
a 30 day extension. Motion carried unanimously.
Rye orts
traded ih. He stated the
south of the Phil Johnson
Northbrook and the Homeov
petitioner's request.
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The manager reported briefly on proposed speci-
fications on police cars and cars proposed to be
Cook County Zoning hearing on a zoning change for property
restaurant property had been postponed. He reported that
zers' Association adjacent to the property will oppose the
Reports- Communicatio4s The letter from Mr. Julius Tuber, developer of
the We -Go Park Subdivision, requesting the Village
to convey title to Lot 40, We -Go Park Subdivision to the developer was referred to the
Village attorney. The lot had been reserved for a 5 year period for street purposes,
which period has now expired.
® Trustee Raff stated that he had noticed in the published list of tax assessments
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that the Village of Deerfield was listed several times. The manager stated that the
matter would be checked, but no tax bills had been received.
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There being no further business, nn motion by Trustee Forrest, seconded by
Trustee Raff, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
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President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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Accept Underground
Improvements
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig,
Willman's Subdivision
that underground improvements in Willman's Sub-
division be accepted subject to one year's
maintenance,
as recommended by the
building commissioner. Adopted by the following
vo te'.
Ayes: Craig,
Forrest, Kelm, Raff,
Schleicher (5)
Nays: None
(0)
Reports- Communicatio4s The letter from Mr. Julius Tuber, developer of
the We -Go Park Subdivision, requesting the Village
to convey title to Lot 40, We -Go Park Subdivision to the developer was referred to the
Village attorney. The lot had been reserved for a 5 year period for street purposes,
which period has now expired.
® Trustee Raff stated that he had noticed in the published list of tax assessments
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that the Village of Deerfield was listed several times. The manager stated that the
matter would be checked, but no tax bills had been received.
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There being no further business, nn motion by Trustee Forrest, seconded by
Trustee Raff, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
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APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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